Module Descriptors
ADVANCED THEATRE DIRECTING
DRAM60218
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Robert James
Email: R.J.Marsden@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
- ACTFSV25869-5 An Introduction to Theatre Directing (or equivalent)
- Interview
- Interview
Module Texts
Alfreds, M (2011). Different Every Night. NHB
Delgado, M Ed. (2010).Contemporary European Theatre Directors. Routledge
Donnellan, D (2002). The Actor and The Target. NHB
Edgar, D. (2009). How Plays Work. NHB
Mitter, S Ed. (2005). Fifty Key Theatre Directors. Routledge
Nelson, R (1995). Making Plays. Faber and faber
Soto-Morettini, D (2010). The Philosophical Actor.Intellect
Swain, R. (2011). Directing. Methuen
Delgado, M Ed. (2010).Contemporary European Theatre Directors. Routledge
Donnellan, D (2002). The Actor and The Target. NHB
Edgar, D. (2009). How Plays Work. NHB
Mitter, S Ed. (2005). Fifty Key Theatre Directors. Routledge
Nelson, R (1995). Making Plays. Faber and faber
Soto-Morettini, D (2010). The Philosophical Actor.Intellect
Swain, R. (2011). Directing. Methuen
Module Learning Strategies
An intensive programme of teaching through a combination of online tutorials and activities, followed by seminars will take place in the early part of the semester.
This will be supplemented by talks from visiting directors and designers.
Students will also increase their critical awareness through theatre visits and talks on production analysis and appraisals working with Artistic or Guest Directors of theatres, including the New Vic Theatre, Stoke.
They will apply these skills through working as a director on a major practical project for public performance echoing professional practice.
Key Information Set Data:
16% scheduled learning and teaching activities
84% guided independent learning
This will be supplemented by talks from visiting directors and designers.
Students will also increase their critical awareness through theatre visits and talks on production analysis and appraisals working with Artistic or Guest Directors of theatres, including the New Vic Theatre, Stoke.
They will apply these skills through working as a director on a major practical project for public performance echoing professional practice.
Key Information Set Data:
16% scheduled learning and teaching activities
84% guided independent learning
Module Indicative Content
This module will allow students the opportunity to build on their knowledge and understanding of theatre directing through both conceptual and practical outcomes.
There are two strands to the module content. A skills strand builds upon the tools of directing such as textual analysis, research, rehearsal techniques and build a critical understanding of these skills in relation to the rehearsal room.
A conceptual strand explores philosophies and methodologies of directing, concentrating on examining key directors such as Ariane Mnouchkine, Katie Mitchell, Max Stafford-Clark, Declan Donnellan and Lev Dodin. They will also examine the rise of the director and the impact of the director on contemporary theatre practice.
There are two strands to the module content. A skills strand builds upon the tools of directing such as textual analysis, research, rehearsal techniques and build a critical understanding of these skills in relation to the rehearsal room.
A conceptual strand explores philosophies and methodologies of directing, concentrating on examining key directors such as Ariane Mnouchkine, Katie Mitchell, Max Stafford-Clark, Declan Donnellan and Lev Dodin. They will also examine the rise of the director and the impact of the director on contemporary theatre practice.
Module Additional Assessment Details
[Learning Outcomes 1, 3 & 4]
This individually marked assessment will see students be assessed on the final result of the directorial process supported by a final viva discussion.
Key Information Set Data:
100% practical exams [skills assessment and presentations]
This individually marked assessment will see students be assessed on the final result of the directorial process supported by a final viva discussion.
Key Information Set Data:
100% practical exams [skills assessment and presentations]
Module Resources
Studios
Library
Blackboard
Visiting Guests
IT Software
Smartboards
Library
Blackboard
Visiting Guests
IT Software
Smartboards