This course follows on directly from DRAM1005 and concentrates on the rise and development of the modern theatre director. Students will examine the tasks that face a director when working on translating a play text into a performance text. Directing exercises will be prepared and performed in workshop sessions.

Courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to study theory through its practical application.

On satisfying the requirements for this course students will have a practical and theoretical understanding of the process of translating written text to performance, from the perspective of a director.

Two 1,500 - 2,000 word essays (25% each) and workshop contribution and performance (50%).

Four hours per week: one 1-hour lecture, one 1-hour tutorial and one 2 hour workshop.

At least 12 hours of rehearsal time during the course of the semester.

2 hours reading time per week.

Any two courses in Drama or with permission of the Coordinator.

Mitchell, Katie. The Director’s Craft: A Handbook for the Theatre. London: Routledge, 2009