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 ) $1,141.35
    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
    Notes
    Admission to THEA352 in any year is limited. Students intending to enrol for this paper must contact Theatre Studies to complete an application form by 23 November and arrange an interview. Early applications are encouraged, but late applications may be considered.
    Eligibility

    Students must apply for entry. Please see Theatre Studies website for application forms and more information.

    Those who wish to be considered should complete and submit an application (available from the School office) by 23 November 2022.

    Enrolments for this paper are limited, and it requires departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.

    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.

    Timetable

    Semester 2

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 13:00-13:50 28-34, 36-41

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 11:00-13:50 28-34, 36-41

    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 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 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
    Notes
    Admission to THEA352 in any year is limited. Students intending to enrol for this paper must contact Theatre Studies to complete an application form by 23 November and arrange an interview. Early applications are encouraged, but late applications may be considered.
    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.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 12:00-12:50 9-13, 15-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 10:00-12:50 9-13, 15-22
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