Core Module Information
Module title: Applied Directing 1

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20

Module code: CLP11124
Module leader: Mark Thomson
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

The aim of this module is to develop theoretical understanding and knowledge as well as practical experience of theatre directing through the production of extended scenes. You will attend master classes in a variety of areas (including rehearsal techniques, staging, communicating with actors) which will provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary challenges and approaches for directors, and you will undertake to direct at least two extended scenes of increasing complexity.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate an advanced technique in stagecraft/stage composition.

LO2: Demonstrate leadership, initiative, and the ability to work sensitively with actors and other collaborators.

LO3: Articulate original ideas and creative vision with clarity, and see that vision through to execution as closely as possible in a simulated professional environment.

LO4: Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced-level directing skills in a variety of contexts.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mark Thomson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 35 TUTORIAL
Online Guided independent study 365 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Practical Skills Assessment 50 1~2~3~4 Week 7 HOURS= 1 Practical Skills Assessment
Practical Skills Assessment 50 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 1 Practical Skills Assessment
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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CLP11124 Applied directing 1