Module Details
| Module Code: |
DRAM8010 |
| Title: |
Directing 2
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Long Title:
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Directing 2
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2122 - Drama
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| Module Description: |
Developing the role of the director, exploring a range of approaches and case studies of practitioners
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the role of the director |
| LO2 |
demonstrate an understanding of a variety of specific directing techniques |
| LO3 |
show an ability to apply research to practical investigation |
| LO4 |
present work in written, oral and practical format |
| LO5 |
display critical and creative engagement in a variety of directing techniques |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| 13125 |
DRAM8009 |
Directing 1 |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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The Director at work
Study of the work practice and productions of a variety of theatre directors - Declan Donnelan, Robert Wilson, Anne Bogart
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Productions
Study of specific ground-breaking productions
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Text analysis
Text analysis for direction
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Documenting research
Presenting work through written, aural and practical presentation
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Practical application
The student will develop a strong understanding of different approaches to directing and will undertake practical presentations
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Directing Skills
The articulation of and expression of individual directing skills
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lab |
Contact |
Studio based sessions |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Individual study and practice |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Bogart, A.. (2001), A Director Prepares, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415238323].
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Donnelan, D. (2005), The Actor and the Target, Nick Hern, London, [ISBN: 1854598384].
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Shevstova, M.. (2007), Robert Wilson, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415338816].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Mitter, S.. (2005), Fifty Key Theatre Directors, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 041518732X].
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Braun, E.. (2001), The Director and the Stage, Methuen, London, [ISBN: 0413463001].
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Cole, S.. (1992), Directors in Rehearsal, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0878300198].
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Delgado, M.. (1996), In Contact with the Gods, Manchester University Press, Manchester, [ISBN: 0719047633].
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Simon Usher. (2014), Directing: A Miscellany, Oberon Books, [ISBN: 178319085X].
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Barbara Simonsen. (2017), Art of Rehearsal (Theatre Makers), Bloomsbury Academic, [ISBN: 1474292011].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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DVD, Katharina Otto Bernstein. (2007), Absolute Wilson, New Yorker Video,
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DVD, Tadeusz Kantor. (2006), The Theatre of Tadeusz Kantor, Facets Studio,
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