TH3101 - Fundamentals of Directing

Credit points:	06
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Theatre

This subject provides the students with a fundamental understanding of the process of directing. The students will participate in all the steps of the directors process: the process of choosing a play; the development of a concept; casting; choice of the design, costumes, music and lighting in relation to a concept; work with the actors; creation of atmosphere and development of mise en scene; tempo-rhythm.

Learning Outcomes

• strategies to develop creative decision making in the essentials of directing in professional practice;
• demonstrated and applied essential directing skills in practice;
• knowledge, understanding and practical experience of the director's preparation process.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area.

Prerequisites:

TH2410

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect:	art-bjk2.
Contact hours:	39 hours practicals
Assessment:	direction of a performance (40%); directorial explication (30%) (70%); essays (30%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.