CLP08115
Fundamentals of Directing
Or equivalent SCQF Level 8 Directing modules

This module continues your exploration into the skills of directing. You will be expected to solve more complex creative challenges in all aspects of theatre directing, film and production. You will be required to work on increasingly difficult textual problems and to apply your learning to the planning, casting and production side of the work. You will be given opportunities to exercise both autonomy and initiative in choosing short exercises and producing work and you will be expected to take full responsibility for planning and execution.
You will work on both scripted and unscripted exercises of increasing length and difficulty. As well as working on your own exercises you are expected to participate in those of your peers. You will be learning the fundamentals of planning and running a very basic technical rehearsal and you will be preparing a 4 minute project for your final assessment, which must include some scripted element, and which demonstrates significant expressive challenges. Your final assessment will require a director’s notebook which outlines full rehearsal schedule, budget and production planning elements, as well as the Director’s Programme Notes.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1. Direct a short scene with confidence and clarity, creating a positive working environment in the rehearsal room.
LO2. Exercise autonomy and initiative as a director, demonstrating strong analytical skills to explore and express complex action and psychological choices.
LO3. Work with fellow students and on your own to plan, schedule and develop creative approaches for a chosen project.
LO4. Carry out required technical work and demonstrate an understanding of technical roles in theatre production
LO5. Demonstrate some command of the interplay of all the elements of theatricality (visual, aural, psychophysical action) in the work of a director.