THTRE 259 Directing IV is a directing practicum in which students apply theory and techniques to the task of directing, under supervision, a full length play. The class also continues to introduce students to more advanced directing theories and techniques. All students are expected to actively participate in a series of exercises that emphasize the development of critical thinking, research, communication and organization skills associated with effective stage direction. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THTRE 155 Directing I, THTRE 255 Directing II, and THTRE 258 Directing III and/or permission of the instructor or department chair.
(Normally offered every semester.)
THTRE 259 Directing IV (3 hours)
THTRE 259 Directing IV is a directing practicum in which students apply theory and techniques to the task of directing, under supervision, a full length play. The class also continues to introduce students to more advanced directing theories and techniques. All students are expected to actively participate in a series of exercises that emphasize the development of critical thinking, research, communication and organization skills associated with effective stage direction. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THTRE 155 Directing I, THTRE 255 Directing II, and THTRE 258 Directing III and/or permission of the instructor or department chair.
(Normally offered every semester.)
THTRE 155 Directing I (3 hours)
A study of the theories and techniques of directing. Students will direct several short scenes.
Prerequisite(s): THTRE 002 Script Analysis and THTRE 007 Acting I.
THTRE 255 Directing II (3 hours)
Students will direct under supervision a one-act play or (with instructor's permission) a full-length play. This course may be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): THTRE 002 Script Analysis, THTRE 007 Acting I, THTRE 030 Stagecraft, THTRE 107 Acting II, and THTRE 155 Directing I.
THTRE 258 Directing III (3 hours)
THTRE 258 Directing III is a directing practicum in which students apply theory and techniques to the task of directing a play of a one hour's length or, with instructor's permission, a full-length play. The class also continues to introduce students to more advanced directing theory and technique. All students are expected to actively participate in a series of exercises that emphasize the development of critical thinking, research, communication and organizational skills associated with effective stage direction. This course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THTRE 155 Directing I and THTRE 255 Directing II and/or permission of the instructor or department chair.
(Normally offered every semester.)
