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Johns Hopkins University | AS.225.307

Directing Seminar

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.55)

Fundamentals of mounting, casting and staging the play; various theories of directing; students must commit to a practical lab. It is understood that students have a working familiarity with acting fundamentals.

Fall 2013

(4.5)

Fall 2014

(4.6)

Fall 2013

Professor: Directing Seminar

(4.5)

Students loved the small class size, which allowed for a dynamic and familiar atmosphere. Students found the professor to be very engaging and helpful in improving their acting skills. Students wished there had been more opportunities to act and receive feedback. Suggestions for improvement included adding more variety to the works studied and rehearsed, as well as creating more opportunities for students to get up and act. Prospective students are advised to be prepared to memorize lines, but are assured that the course is helpful and rewarding for everyone.

Fall 2014

Professor: John Astin, James Glossman

(4.6)

Students praised this course for having a knowledgeable instructor who brought real-world experience. Students also appreciated the emphasis on hands-on learning. Students had few issues with the course; only one issue perceived was that lectures could be a little grating. Similarly, students had few suggestions to improve the course. One student wanted greater guidance on techniques discussed in the course and suggested it would be helpful if the course offered students videos they could review at their leisure. Prospective students should know that students found the course didn’t require students to have any experience in theater and that the course gave students a good foundation in technical direction.