Details for DRA310 Direction and Production

This engaging subject offers in-depth training in crafting and realising theatrical productions. Students will gain expertise in conveying directorial vision, understanding the intricacies of the production process, and conducting detailed text analysis to stage compelling performances. This unit also emphasises critical analysis of live performances to refine students’ own directorial approaches. It is perfect for those passionate about influencing modern audiences through powerful storytelling.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: DRA310
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced skills in formulating directorial intention and vision from a Christian worldview that presents relevance and desired impact on a modern audience;
2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge, understanding and critical analysis of the creative processes involved in staging a theatrical production;
3. Demonstrate detailed research into the context of a play text that identifies the ideas presented, reveals how they are connected to create a cohesive work and how it might be staged for an audience;
4. Explain in detail directorial intention(s) that inform the staging of particular moments in a developed play, and how the performance and production elements function together to create these moments;
5. Critically analyse live performances experienced and how these have influenced, inspired or informed the direction of particular moments in a developed play.

Subject Content

• Biblical foundations for direction and production
• Forming a directorial vision for performance
• The production process
• Theatrical design
• Rehearsal processes
• Applying technical elements to a production
• The director’s notebook

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• E-learning (online)
• Intensive
• Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Directorial Rationale (25%)
• Field Study Report (25%)
• Directors Notebook (50%)

Prescribed Text