This course is aiming to show you how to analyze the play, work with the text of the play, research a historical and theoretical context of the play and immerse into the material in order to minimize risks and damages to the relationship between the director, author, and text. You will be acquainted with the methods of the director’s preparation before the first meeting with actors. This short course, taking particular plays as its subject, encourages you to analyze a play text through the given tasks. In addition, students are asked to undertake special practical exercises and theoretical readings. 

Topics:

• Play Analysis

• Active Analysis

• Storytelling / Retelling 

• Dramatic Structure

• Basic blocks of story - structure, character, dialog, etc

• Units and objectives analysis to build a character’s through-line

Objectives: 

• Gain a firm understanding of the conception of the play analysis and the role of historical context

• Work through real-life scenarios and case studies to develop your skills

• Construct a relationship between the director, author, and text

Format: Each week students receive distant tasks, assignments, cases for self-studies which gradually lead them to understanding of the topic and ability to apply knowledge to the projects.

Level: Professional.

Studies Duration: 3-Month

Language: English

Certificate: Upon completing all assignments, students can receive a Certificate.

Upon successful completion of all tasks, students can receive a Certificate of Completion.