Foundations of Directing
College of Performing Arts: Drama
CRN: 9815
Credits: 3
This course investigates the role of the director in both a historical and contemporary context and serves as a launching pad for the introduction of fundamental skills required for the position. The key roles of the director in text analysis, interpretation, design, casting, rehearsal, tech and performance are examined alongside practical aspects of storytelling, making meaning, composition, the casting process, and scene work.
College: College of Performing Arts (CO)
Department: Drama (DRA)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 12
Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seats Available: No
Status: Closed*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:00am EDT 7/12/2025
CRN: 11706
Credits: 3
This course investigates the role of the director in both a historical and contemporary context and serves as a launching pad for the introduction of fundamental skills required for the position. The key roles of the director in text analysis, interpretation, design, casting, rehearsal, tech and performance are examined alongside practical aspects of storytelling, making meaning, composition, the casting process, and scene work.
College: College of Performing Arts (CO)
Department: Drama (DRA)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 12
Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seats Available: No
Status: Closed*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:00am EDT 7/12/2025