University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 10

This course provides students an introduction to modern and contemporary directing practice, using case studies and engaging in practical exercises.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify and describe key examples of contemporary directing practices, nationally and internationally
  2. Put into practice key directing strategies from the modern, postmodern, and post-dramatic traditions
  3. direct a small or large ensemble, using techniques worked on in class
  4. Identify and describe the distinctions between devised and text-based directing.
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "The Actor and the Target" by Declan Donnellan
  2. "On Directing" by Katie Mitchell
The above information outlines module EN615: "Directing for Stage" and is valid from 2016 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.