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Overview

An introduction to the role of the director, with emphasis on script analysis and interpretation. Each student will direct a short piece of approximately ten minutes’ duration.

This popular paper, with a largely practical focus, will give you insight into the role of the theatre director. In addition to lively classroom exercises, each student will direct a short piece.

About this paper

Paper title Directing
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
One of THEA 212, THEA 213, THEA 251, THEA 252
Restriction
THEA 312 and THEA 311
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Eligibility
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Teaching Staff: Ryan Hartigan

Teaching Arrangements

One 3-hour practical class and one 50-minute seminar per week.

Textbooks

THEA 352 course readings will be available on Blackboard, via eReserve.

Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts office (spa@otago.ac.nz) for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Communication, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
This paper provides a basic understanding of the role of the director, in both theory and practice. You will acquire or enhance skills in creative imagination and working with text, space and actors.

Overview

An introduction to the role of the director, with emphasis on script analysis and interpretation. Each student will direct a short piece of approximately ten minutes’ duration.

This popular paper, with a largely practical focus, will give you insight into the role of the theatre director. In addition to lively classroom exercises, each student will direct a short piece.

About this paper

Paper title Directing
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
One of THEA 212, THEA 213, THEA 251, THEA 252
Restriction
THEA 312 and THEA 311
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Eligibility
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Teaching Staff: Ryan Hartigan

Teaching Arrangements

One 3-hour practical class and one 50-minute seminar per week.

Textbooks

THEA 352 course readings will be available on Aoroa.

Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Communication, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

This paper provides a basic understanding of the role of the director, in both theory and practice. You will acquire or enhance skills in creative imagination and working with text, space and actors.

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