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    Overview

    The art of directing, through the study and practical application of different methodologies. Students will co-direct and direct two fully realised productions in Allen Hall Theatre.

    In this full-year paper, you will develop your own "voice" as a theatre director. You will direct three varied pieces, including one in a non-theatre environment and a Lunchtime Theatre project. Students intending to enrol for this paper must contact the programme co-ordinator by 30 November of the previous year. Late applications may be considered.

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Directing
    Subject Theatre Studies
    EFTS 0.5000
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,944.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    72 300-level THEA points (including THEA 352)
    Notes
    (i) The prerequisite THEA 352 may be replaced by an approved equivalent. (ii) Admission to THEA 451 in any year is limited. Students intending to enrol for this paper should contact the programme co-ordinator.
    Contact

    spa@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Paper Co-ordinator: Professor Stuart Young

    Paper Structure

    Classes include a mixture of lectures, seminars and practical workshops.

    Textbooks

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

    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, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes
    This paper will deepen your understanding of the role of the director, in both theory and practice. You will enhance skills in creative imagination, interpretation and analysis, and in working with text, space and actors.

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 14:00-15:50 9-16, 18-22, 29-35, 37-42
    AND
    B1 Wednesday 10:00-11:50 9-16, 18-22
    Wednesday 17:00-18:50 13
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