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This module will begin with a chosen scene presentation. The scene is expected to stretch your imagination particularly in terms of style and you will be choosing the scene with the approval of your supervisor. Throughout the module there will be series of intensive classes which will focus on the development of new material and creative responses to extant work. These classes will involve strategies for enhancing creativity, effective group communication, setting the stage for innovative work, sympathetic listening and responding, and enhancing group problem-solving abilities. Along with these classes, directors will have scheduled rehearsal times with actors and will be focused on honing short sample scripts (10-15 mins each) and performance for Edinburgh Festival ‘backer’s auditions’ at the end of trimester. You will have 5 hours of individual mentoring time. Additionally, you will present a written paper on the proposed future of the scenes shown at the auditions. This will take the form of directorial concepts (with design and production ideas).

LO1: Communicate with confidence and clarity, in group creative sessions.
LO2: Employ a range of advanced strategies for encouraging innovative contributions in group creative sessions
LO3: Demonstrate clear artistic vision and an original point of view in creative, collaborative discussions
LO4: Deal with complex artistic issues and make informed judgements under tight deadline requirements
LO5: Employ a range of skills to a professional level in the service of creating polished scripts/performances
LO6: Articulate an understanding of the Edinburgh Fringe context and demonstrate a range of effective marketing strategies.