THEA281 - Directing I

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Directing I
THEA281 SP

A basic and rather general practical introduction to the work of the director. Topics to be considered will include the director's analysis of the text, collaboration with the designers, stage composition, movement, dynamics, rehearsal procedures, directorial "style." Students work on exercises which are presented by members of the THEA183.

MAJOR READINGS

As appropriate.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short written assignments and a final project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This class is a requirement for students who wish to direct for credit or with Theater Department sponsorship. Preference will be given to theater majors. Requirement: Basic production technique, script analysis, one course in acting. Students enrolled in the course must agree not to direct elsewhere during the semester. Admission to studio, performance, project and tutorial courses in theater is at the discretion of individual instructors, who take into account estimated talent, experience an d the need to form balanced and effective working ensembles.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA THEA Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: THEA280 AND THEA245

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Francisco,William H.

Times: .....F. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: THEA

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 8)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Speaking

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000