2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PECI2705 Theatre Directing

20 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Prof George Rodosthenous
Email: g.rodosthenous@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The module will explore different responses to text in relation to dramaturgy, space, design and collaborative working. It will offer the opportunity to explore a range of directorial approaches and the work of key theatre directors. Also, the module will enable students to experiment with rehearsal techniques in a studio environment and to learn new ways of analysing the work of other directors, manage their own time and negotiate ways of presenting their vision

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of a range of theatre directors and their working methods.
• Utilise a range of techniques in directing different genres.
• Develop a critical enquiry to the relationship of the director/auteur and his/her relation to the text.
• Analyse contemporary theatrical performances by key directors.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Understand and apply the working methods of key contemporary 21st century directors (for example Eugenio Barba, Katie Mitchell, Mike Alfreds)
2. An ability to critically appreciate the role of the director
3. The ability to analyse a variety of approaches and methods employed

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. Demonstrate proficiency in comprehending and articulating the working methods of prominent 21st-century directors
5. Employing analytical thinking and evaluative skills to articulate informed perspectives on the director's work in practice
6. Applying analytical skills to enhance one's own creative and critical capabilities in the realm of directing.

Syllabus

Indicative Structure and Content:1) Auditioning techniques 2) Starting from the Text3) Presenting the Vision4) Actioning the Text5) Working with a designer6) Directing within the Space7) Directing Rhythm8) Directing the Ensemble9) The Director in Production week10) Giving Notes11) MarketingThese will be linked to specific contemporary directors for example Barba, Mitchell, Alfreds.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practical	11	1.00	11.00
Seminar	11	2.00	22.00
Independent online learning hours			33.00
Private study hours			134.00
Total Contact hours			33.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Contribution to weekly seminars.
- Achievement in lecture demonstrations.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	Presentation	50.00
Essay	Essay 3,000-3,500 word	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:18:56

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