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, THTRE 007 Acting I, and THTRE 030 Stagecraft.
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.)
