(THEA 361) Directing
Directing theories and procedures culminating in direction of a 10-minute play, or one-act play by each student. Introduction to directing technique and practice from play selection to play production.
| Credit hours | 3.0 lecture |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | None |
| Offered | Spring - odd years |
| Programs | Theatre Minor |
Course Learning Outcomes
- Develop the ability to analyze text for dramatic action.
- Incorporate experience, various art forms, current techniques into analyzing text.
- Be able to articulate process and artistic vision.
- Be able to communicate effectively and offer insight, compassion, concise direction, constructive criticism to actors and designers.
- Establish creative solutions to rehearsal challenges.
- Develop an awareness of the importance of art to a culture and society.
- Virtually construct a one act or 10-minute play directing book.
- Apply the basics of composition, blocking, actor coaching, and other skills needed for the production of a play.