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Directors Studio: Stage and Screen Performance - Interview
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Directors Studio: Stage and Screen Performance – Interview
Discover. Create. Transform
This Studio is designed as a two-term program that develops skills for both live performance (term one) and screen/digital media (term two).
Consider the director’s role and examine the specific directorial demands for stage and screen. Explore the principles of effective storytelling for both media and collaborate with actors to pursue your creative vision and create dynamic performances. Learn how to lead a creative team, motivate a cast and inspire audiences.
Components
- Stage: Gain insight into the actor’s process and explore ways to realise text and concepts in performance for the stage. Critically analyse the work of other directors and develop an understanding of the language and technical challenges of live performance.
- Screen: Explore the visual, dramatic and technical challenges that directors face when applying their skill to storytelling for the screen. Consider script requirements, shot composition, visual detailing, lighting and sound techniques, continuity and the actor’s journey.
- Stage: Gain insight into the actor’s process and explore ways to realise text and concepts in performance for the stage. Critically analyse the work of other directors and develop an understanding of the language and technical challenges of live performance.
- Screen: Explore the visual, dramatic and technical challenges that directors face when applying their skill to storytelling for the screen. Consider script requirements, shot composition, visual detailing, lighting and sound techniques, continuity and the actor’s journey.
Course Outcomes
The ability to:
- Form collaborative working relationships with actors
- Interpret a stage or screen play
- Develop creative concepts
- Apply a structured rehearsal process for stage and screen
- Practise different rehearsal techniques
- Create storyboards and frame shots
- Explore creative possibilities in stage and screen direction
Course Dates
January Intake
| LOCATION | TERM 1 | TERM 2 Please note this is a 9-week term. |
| Sydney | 6 Feb – 3 Apr 2027* | 1 May – 26 Jun 2027 |
*Classes do not run over the Easter public holidays.
Mid-year Intake
| LOCATION | TERM 1 | TERM 2 Please note this is a 9-week term. |
| Sydney | 24 Jul – 11 Sep 2027 | 16 Oct – 11 Dec 2027 |
Course Fees
The course fee is $2,800. This is payable in two instalments across the course or upfront with a 10% discount ($2,520).
A separate non-refundable audition fee of $38 applies.
Prerequisites
Entry to the Directors Studio is by interview only. Detailed interview information will be sent via downloadable link upon enrolment.
For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions.
