Directing

The Directing MFA degree from Edinburgh Napier University has been launched to extend a great opportunity for trainee directors.

Working in the heart of the festival city, there will be time to work with actors on all years of the BA Acting & English and the BA Acting for Stage & Screen courses.

You'll be working on contemporary and classic texts and alongside trainee playwrights to create new work.You'll have dedicated industry-recognised mentors providing support throughout your training time and you’ll be studying in one of the most culturally-vibrant cities in the world.

The two-year duration gives you time to truly develop skills and creativity, and also allows you to network and build relationships with actors and writers who can make an impact on your career after you graduate.

Career opportunities:

This course aims to train such graduates, who can see unlimited potential and a variety of opportunities for themselves in the entertainment industry. Through a comprehensive curriculum encompassing theory, practice, and collaboration, you'll develop the skills and expertise needed to lead productions with confidence and flair. You will have the opportunity to get into various roles such as:

• Theatre Director

• Theatre Producer

• Commercial Director

• Dramaturg

• Creative Learning Director

• Casting Director

We believe that directors trained in the core skills of good story-telling, inspiring great performance, working effectively and creatively in a collaborative environment, preparing and adhering to schedules and budgets, and understanding a variety of marketing possibilities will be able to adapt their work to a variety of platforms.

Courses include:

• Applied Directing
• Design and Metaphor
• Dramatic Story and Structure
• Script Analysis