Movement Directing
Certificate Program
Next Intake: September 2024
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Create an approach through research and practice in movement methodologies and through specialist teaching;
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Utilize pedagogical tools for coaching, movement directing and teaching performers;
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Develop advanced interpersonal, facilitation, coaching and pedagogy skills.
! All students create, perform, write, act, direct, participate in intensive training, get distant tasks and work in multidisciplinary and multicultural contexts. As in all NIPAI programs, the one-year course emphasizes hands-on learning. During the studies, you may expect to encounter work associated with classical methods and modern approaches. Teaching methods include tutorials, group seminars, distant learning and workshops.
Movement directors often work with:
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Dancers
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Actors
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Models
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Circus performers
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Musicians
Movement directing job by numbers:
The Movement Directing Certificate Program develops a practical understanding of what it is to act, move, perform, and direct. These skills enable you to work as a performers’ trainer, coach, choreographer, theatre practitioner and a director of movement.
31%
Projected Job Growth
€7 500
Median monthly salary
13 600
Openings Each Year
Our students are performance and movement practitioners who wish to improve or diversify their skills and knowledge, as well as practitioners from an allied sport/practice who need a deeper understanding of movement in contemporary performance.
Movement directors propose a physical language to performers and directors, create training methods and teach skills that will help facilitate a specific physical style.
The Program includes:
4
weeks of InClass sessions
12
month education
30
distance learning
study weeks
The year is divided into two semesters. At the Program, students receive over 500 hours of hands-on instruction and actual experience.
The curriculum of the Movement Directing Course is composed of various subjects that are systemized in 3 semesters, 6 modules and a study project. Each module consists of subjects and topics, which incorporate a number of theoretical and practical tasks.
Enrolled students are provided with detailed information regarding the content and schedule of each seminar.
Each semester consists of InClass sessions and distant learning.
Practical sessions are designed as a one-week residential lab that includes intensive practical training and discussions.
Distant learning is provided through an online platform and can be attended from around the world.
Enrolled students are provided with detailed information regarding the content and schedule of each seminar.
Study Project is carried out within a choosen by student theatre organization or theatre group.
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.
About the Movement Directing Certificate Program
Advance your career
Open doors to careers in physical theatre, dance theatre, drama theatre, musical theatre, mime theatre, puppetry theatre, circus on stage, and more.
Boost your resume
Have the opportunity acquire analytical skills and a profound understanding of movement directing, physical theatre, ensemble building, and more, which are sought after by employers in the government, private, and non-profit sectors of the theatre industry.
Learn from renowned faculty
Learn from some of the best-known practitioners of directing in Performing Arts from anywhere in the world.
