PROGRAM OUTLINE

The NIPAI's 1-Year Theatre Directing Program gives students the all-around directing experience necessary to make their own performances and shows. The year is divided into two semesters, depending on the start date.  Students in the program receive over 500 hours of hands-on distant instruction and actual hands on experience. 

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The curriculum integrates intensive study in all the major directing disciplines, including classical approach to directing, physical theatre, rehearsal techniques, ensemble building, producing, composition, Stanislavskian Acting Methodology, Meyerhold and Biomechanics, Michael Chekhov. All students write, direct, perform and work in multidisciplinary context.

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The program enables you to acquire an informed experience, knowledge and understanding of the work of the professional director with key collaborators such as actors, writers and designers. This program is for people who have the passion to plunge into theatre directing.

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As in all NIPAI programs, the one-year course emphasizes hands-on learning. Theatre Directing classes are not theoretical explorations; they are practical workshops designed to put students in the director's chair as quickly as possible.

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All students pursuing a certificate program at The New International Performing Arts Institute must be proficient in English and earn a bachelor's degree (at a minimum) or an acceptable equivalent. Applicants must also submit a Creative Portfolio, more details on Entry Requirements see here.