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Core Module Information
Module title: Applied Directing 2
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30
Module code: CLP11126
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 practical applications of understanding and knowledge in live theatre production culminating in a performance in the department's theatre. The module will begin with a placement or case study, which will allow you to examine the professional practice of a company or a theatre artist in depth, and will culminate with a preview performance of your own festival production. You will have individual mentor support, which will underpin your ability to plan, negotiate and lead this project through to completion.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate and plan effective and efficient professional-level production schedules.

LO2: Exercise appropriate confidence, leadership and the ability to inspire a theatre company.

LO3: Conceptualise original creative vision, and produce that vision on stage in a semi-professional environment.

LO4: Analyse and exercise appropriate judgement in response to complex issues in time-sensitive situations.

LO5: Exercise a high level of self-critical evaluative capability.

LO6: Examine the elements of the requirements of small-scale theatre production to inform production and planning decisions.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, 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 25 You will be rehearsing your play towards presenting it in the department's theatre. Your directing work with actors will be reviewed throughout rehearsals by your Module Leader. You will have regular face to face tutorials where your creative choices, technique and stagecraft skills deployed and leadership of the troupe of actors (and potentially writers and other creatives) will be reviewed and critically reflected on towards your personal development.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 575 You will be leading and rehearsing with actors and liaising with other creative team members independently throughout term towards a professional standard production at the end of term.
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 20 5~6 Week 12 , WORDS= 3000 If you have managed to find a placement you will write an essay critically reflecting on the experience, what you have learned and whether your own practice may be influenced by it. Alternatively you may write a Case Study essay in which you will research and analyze either a theatre practitioner or company - their history, present and future and reflect on how this knowledge might influence your own future practice.
Practical Skills Assessment 80 1~2~3~4~5~6 Exam Period HOURS= 50mins-1h30m. You will perform your choice of play for the fringe festival to a professional standard. Your production will include all aspects of production, including lights, set, sound and costume.
Component 1 subtotal: 80
Component 2 subtotal: 20
Module subtotal: 100

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CLP11126 Applied directing 2
 

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