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The Director
& Play

Programme Overview

There are only a few programs in the world that will teach you how to make a deep active analysis of the play which will give you the necessary tools for further work with performers.

This program is a rare opportunity to learn the art of conducting a profound and active analysis of a play. Through various tasks and exercises, it equips students with the essential tools to effectively engage with the play's text, explore its historical and theoretical context, and deeply analyze the material. The course is designed for directors, actors, circus directors, choreographers, dancers and other performers.

Certificate of completion.
Study through practical tasks formulated by our teachers, specifically designed for you.
Gain access to the extensive NIPAI library, where you can explore all the necessary literature related to your chosen topic.
The program is meticulously designed to deepen your expertise in analysis of a play.

Programme Facts

Duration:

3-Month

Mode:

Full-time

Start:

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Location: Online

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Course Outline

Level: Professional

Program Duration: 3-Month

Program Format: Distance education

Language: English

Certificate: Available

Weekly, students are provided with remote tasks, case studies, and assignments for self-study, which progressively enable them to comprehend the subject matter and utilize their knowledge for real-life projects.

Week 1: "Reading and Understanding Plays: From Text to Performance"
Week 2: "Interpreting Stage Directions: From Historical Annotations to Modern Adaptations"
Week 3: "Exploring Play Structure"
Week 4: "Staging the Script: Exploring the Dynamics of Theatrical Production and Reception"
Week 5: "Exploring Dramatic Conventions: Soliloquies, Asides, and Disguises"
Week 6: "Foundations of Play Analysis: Uncovering the Blueprint of Dramatic Narratives"
Week 7: "Decoding the Dramatic Vision: Theme and Supertask in Play Analysis"
Week 8: "Dissecting the Plot: Navigating Key Events and Climactic Moments in Play Analysis"
Week 9: "Mastering the Given Circumstances: Unpacking the Context and Background of Dramatic Texts"
Week 10: "Crafting the Character: A Deep Dive into Active Character Analysis in Theatre"
Week 11: "From Analysis to Embodiment"
Week 12: "Director's Toolkit: Comprehensive Play Analysis for Effective Staging. Final Task"

Skills necessary for analysis of the play

Attention to Detail

Contextual Analysis

Active Analysis

Literary Analysis Skills

Dramatic Structure Analysis

Critical Thinking

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Fees

Understanding the costs and financing options open to you as you plan your studies will help you to make a wise investment in your future career.

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Certificate after completion of the course

Where can you apply your knowledge?

Physical Theatre
Dance Theatre
Drama Theatre

Musical Theatre
Mime Theatre
Circus on Stage

Learning by Doing

At NIPAI, the educational approach is distinctly practical from the outset, eschewing traditional classrooms, lectures, and exams. Instead, you will need to directly participate in the creation of projects, navigating both creative and logiс challenges that will test and enhance your capabilities. This approach lays a solid foundation of practical skills and theoretical knowledge that you can expand under the direct guidance of our experienced instructors.

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"Albert, Sergei, NIPAI team! Yay, I did it. Thank you so much! Thank you for your guidance through every step and the fabulous curriculum you created. I had a great experience and was so grateful to have found your program. I will look forward to the next NIPAI workshop/course I can take. Until then, cheers, thank you, and be well!"