TH 329 - Directing I

Description:
Participation in and direction of fundamentals of applied directing.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: TH 144 or TH 244 or instructor permission.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Employ metaphor in storytelling
Analyze and identify structure and story components in a play
Identify climactic moment in a scene
Practice basic elements of visual and oral communication for the stage
Develop and use a ground plan implementing Hodge’s principles
Demonstrate appropriate principles of picturization and composition for the stage
Practice the director’s role in communicating with other theatre artists in preparing a dramatic production
Critically comment on the strengths and weakness of their own work as well as the work of their peers

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/17/2009