Introduction to Directing
THEA 281
Fall 2015
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In this basic experimental studio course, students investigate the role and work of a director. Through practice and discourse topics to be considered include the director's analysis of text, research, working with actors, blocking, rehearsal procedures, and directorial style. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA |
| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: THEA245 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (THEA) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
William Ball, A SENSE OF DIRECTION
Anne Bogart and Tina Landau, THE VIEWPOINTS
David Bayles, ART & FEAR
David Sylvester, THE BRUTALITY OF FACT:INTERVIEWS WITH FRANCIS BACON
Mark Bly, THE PRODUCTION NOTEBOOKS, VOLUME 2: THEATER IN PROCESS
Simon Shepard, DIRECTION: READINGS IN THEATER PRACTICE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Exercises and scenes to be rehearsed outside the class and presented in class. 2-3 short papers. Final project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This class is a requirement for students who wish to direct for credit or with Theater Department sponsorship. Preference will be given to theater majors. Requirement:THEA245 Acting I. Admission to studio, performance, project and tutorial courses in theater is at the discretion of individual instructors, who take into account estimated talent, experience and the need to form balanced and effective working ensembles. |
| Instructor(s): Weild,Kim Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: TST001; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor will be granted during the drop/add period. Students must submit either a ranked or unranked drop/add request for this course. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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