THEA 311 - Directing II: Staging From Non-Dramatic Sources

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Cinema Studies
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU
Course is designed to develop young directors’ ability to create new work for the theater from material that was not originally developed for the stage. Students will explore the use of theatrical space, composition, shape, and rhythm in storytelling; while developing dynamic staging skills adapting poetry, folktales, songs, short stories, etc.–into performance. Special attention will be placed on adaptation and techniques in ensemble work. Students will serve as directors, performers, and, occasionally, writers.
Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: J. Emeka
Consent of the Instructor Required? Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Thea 208, Thea 100.