Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Directing
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Drama and Theatre Arts
Module Code	09 34356
Module Lead	Adam Ledger
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This course is an introduction to a number of directing techniques and will involve both textual and physical work. Students will examine a number of approaches to directing and be introduced to a number of working methodologies, some of which they will be required to apply to their own directing work.The tutor will explain further specifics of the Directing module in class, especially arrangements and schedule for producing live theatre work in small groups, possibly in collaboration with peers drawn from elsewhere on the programme.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: work with particular advanced learnt skills originating from an eclectic study of practical directing be able to apply such skills to specific and relevant practice participate in, and where relevant, organise, group and individual practice critically evaluate their practical work
Assessment	34356-01 : Practical Project : Practical (50%) 34356-02 : Portfolio 3000 words : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 50% practical project - directing 5 - 10 min scene from contemporary text, can be recorded 50% portfolio (3000 words) Reassessment: Failed component only 50% practical project - directing 5 - 10 min scene from contemporary text, can be recorded 50% portfolio (3000 words)
Other	None
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