 Postgraduate Certificate Course in Directing under the artistic direction of Sergei Ostrenko 2012 International practical course with the opportunity to direct a performance in a Russian repertory theatre Practical sessions will take place in Italy and Russia PARTICIPANTS The program is specifically designed for those who already are directors, or experienced actors, dancers and choreographers interested in beginning a career as a director. The programme is open to advanced candidates with professional stage experience - performing arts practitioners working in various genres, techniques and styles*. COURSE PROGRAMME IUGTE Certificate Course in Directing enables participants to acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which are essential to a career as a theatre director. Participants will become acquainted with the key principles of a director's preparation under Ostrenko Method, which is formed and inspired by the Russian Theatre Tradition . The programme focuses on gaining the necessary practical tools in order to create a performance: analysis of the material and composition of the performance idea, composition of the form and the artistic space of the performance, development of a directing strategy, of a method of work with the actors and of a successful rehearsals planning. The understanding of the basic principles of a methodological directing approach concerns any genre, whether it is a drama performance, dance performance, physical theatre performance or musical theatre. Participants will also acquire an informed experience, knowledge and understanding of the work of the professional director with key collaborators such as stage designer, choreographer, composer and other members of the production team. This course enables participants to develop directing skills through a hands-on approach, in a Russian repertory theatre. On secondment, participants are given a number of opportunities to work with actors and other collaborators in order to create a theatre piece. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire practical knowledge and skills that will enable to begin a career as independent director. Collaborating theatre companies will be drawn from a group of committed organisations. This group currently includes repertory theatres in Russia and former Soviet Union countries. The organizers will provide the rehearsal space and the technical support necessary in the creation process of the performance. IUGTE Certificate Course in Directing is the top qualification for practice-based learning as a theatre director. It prepares students to develop careers as theatre directors at international level. This course represents a wonderful chance to improve specific skills with the aim to create contemporary professional productions, an excellent opportunity to find collaborators and partners for future creative work and gain new experience of creative collaboration in a multicultural and multilingual theatre environment. COURSE STRUCTURE The course programme includes introductory course, long-distance tasks and the six-week period of performance creation in a Russian repertory theatre, together with Russian actors and performers from different countries. Introductory Course in Italy: May 21 - 25, 2012 The session will include the intensive practical training under the guidance of Sergei Ostrenko. During the introductory course the students will receive the first task for further long-distance training. TERM ONE Long distance training and practical residential session in Russia. Long-distance training: March 1 - April 5, 2012. The practical residential session: Group I: April 8 - 15, 2012; Group II: April 27 - May 4, 2012. TERM TWO Long distance training and practical residential session in Italy. Long-distance training: May 14 - June 22, 2012. The practical residential session: June 26 - July 4, 2012. TERM THREE Intensive six-weeks of directing practice in Russia. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in the rehearsal process as assistant directors of Sergei Ostrenko. The performance will be staged in a Russian repertory theatre with professional actors under the artistic direction of Sergei Ostrenko. Group I: August 20 - October 12, 2012. Group II: October 15 - November 26, 2012. The course languages are English and Russian. TUITION FEES Students may choose one of the following payment methods: payment for the whole course at once or single payment for each term.
SCHOLARSHIPS IUGTE and ArtUniverse have announced several scholarships in two categories: 1) Scholarship for the whole course. The scholarship amount is 3900 EUR and covers the part of the course tuition fee. 2) Scholarship for one term. The scholarship amount is 1300 EUR and covers the part of the tuition fee for one term. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the candidates background, individual experience, qualifications, as well as professional skills, communication and creativity showed during the group introductory course. Priority will be given to those candidates who will be able to show their reliability to participate in the international performance project and their ability to lead a group of performers. APPLICATION GUIDELINES Candidates should send the following documents to iugte.projects@gmail.com
The applications will be considered on a competitive basis. Please note that only candidates with professional stage experience and academic degree may apply. CERTIFICATION Participants who will successfully finish the course will receive IUGTE Certificate testifying that the candidate has completed the international direction course and took part in the performance creation in the Russian repertory theatre. The graduates of the Certificate Course may apply for the Diploma Course and take part in the performance preparation as directors. The organizers reserve the right to make changes and add-ins in the information. Organized by IUGTE in collaboration with "ArtUniverse" * Candidates without prior directing experience are welcome to apply for other projects of IUGTE including intensive workshops in directing. |