INTERNATIONAL THEATRE DIRECTING COURSE
ONE YEAR:2 SEMESTER STUDIES
KLAIPEDA UNIVERSITY, LITHUANIA
In co-operation with the International Amateur Theatre Association (AITA/IATA), the North European Amateur Theatre Alliance (NEATA), and the Lithuanian Amateur Theatre Association (LMTS), the Directing Department of Klaipeda University (Lithuania) offers an International Theatre Directing Course to be held at the University from September 1 through June 1 every year. The academic staff of the Course will be members of the Directing Department and famous artistic directors of Lithuania.
Instruction language: English.
THE CONCEPT OF THE COURSE
The aim of the Theatre Directing Course is to acquaint students with the basics of directing, acting, voice techniques, stage movement, mime, history of directing, and modern drama. During the process of studies, students will acquire experience in directing, as well as in acting.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
The Course will be divided into two semesters.
Fall semester: 16 weeks, from September 1 to December 20.
Christmas and New Year Holidays: 4 weeks, from December 20 to January 20.
Spring semester: 16 weeks, from January 20 to May 20.
THE PROGRAM
Directing: Semesters 1, 2 (16 local/24 ECTS credits)
Acting (based on the K. Stanislavsky & M.Chekhov method): Semesters 1, 2 (8 local/12 ECTS credits).
Body Movement: Semester 1 ( 4 local/6 ECTS credits)
Mime: Semester 2 (4 local/6 ECTS credits)
| Voice Technique | Semester 1 (2 local/3 ECTS credits) |
| History of Stage Directing | Semester 2 (2 local/3 ECTS credits) |
| Modern Drama | Semester 2 (2 local/3 ECTS credits) |
| Lithuanian Language | Semester 1 (2 local/3 ECTS credits) |
PARTICIPANTS
The number of participants in the Course is limited to 15. Candidates are to have some experience as actors or directors from amateur or professional theatre productions. Provided the number of applicants is exceeded, candidates shall be admitted in accordance with the main criteria: their experience in theatre. The age is limited to 50.
PRICE
The price of the Course: LTL 20, 000 (equivalent to EUR 5. 800) which cover the tuition and administrative services:
Tuition Fee: Semesters 1, 2 - LTL 18, 000 (equivalent to EUR 5.200)
Administrative Services: LTL 2,000 (equivalent to EUR 600)
The price does not include living expenses, travel expenses, expenses for the registration with the Lithuanian immigration authorities, or health insurance.
PAYMENT CONDITIONS
Administrative Service fee - LTL 2,000 (equivalent to EUR 600) &
Tuition fee – Semester 1, LTL 9.000(equivalent to EUR 2,600)
to be paid before May 1.
Semester 2, LTL 9.000 (equivalent to EUR 2,600) – to be paid before November 1.
DEADLINE for Application: March 1.
IMPORTANT! Your Application Form is only valid after we have received
an Administrative service fee (LTL 2,000 or EUR 600) via bank:
THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEE shall not be returned.
More information on: www.theatredirecting.ku.lt
Paymant details:
International Theatre Directing Course
IBAN: LT330075800003345120
AB BANKAS SNORAS
Adress: Liepu str. 50, Klaipeda
SWIFT: SNORLT22
Receiver: Klaipeda University
For more information, please contact:
Director of the Course
Dr. Danute Vaigauskaite (Ms),
Head of the Directing Department of the Klaipeda University
Address:
Donelaicio 4, LT-92144,
Klaipeda, Lithuania
Tel/fax: +370 46 32 11 42 (private),
+370 46 398 740 (work)
Mobil: +370 698 49766
e-mail: danute.vaigauskaite@ku.lt
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