THEA 275 — F Advanced Directing 4 Units
54 hours lecture and 54 hours lab per term. This course is the advanced study and application of directing for theatre, film, and television with an emphasis on storytelling that engages culturally diverse audiences in hopes of making a positive impact on their communities and advance in their careers. This course will focus on helping students be more effective directors by: 1) providing models and examples of playwrights, screenwriters, and directors who represent a range of identities (e.g. racial/ethnic, gender, ability, citizenship, status, religions), (2) teaching students creative strategies for conceptualizing a script, (3) providing opportunities for students to build their directorial skills through practical application and constructive feedback, (4) sharing tools and resources for developing and marketing self-made content and/or new work. Student success in this course will be based on students demonstrating growth and out-of-the-box creativity as directors throughout the course. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU)