Directing in the Performing Arts - Contemporary Methods and Practices

Education facts

Code: SC130A

This is a course for performing arts professionals who wish to broaden their understanding of directing methods in contemporary performing arts. The purpose of the course is to engage with topical discussions concerning the directing methods in the performing arts in order for the participants to develop their individual artistic strategies. Within the course the participants will develop their awareness about some of the questions that challenge contemporary performing arts, such as: the quesiton of hierarchies, ownership and agency, leadership and ethics, in relation to artistic freedom, the idea of collectivity and context-based performative practices. The participants will discuss these questions with others as well as critically examine their own artistic practice and reflect on the possibility of implementing specific methods in their future artistic work.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements:for Second-cycle (graduate) studies, Specific entry requirements:English 5.Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts, or equivalent, A total of 1 year of professional experience in artistic activities in the performing arts.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Directing in the Performing Arts - Contemporary Methods and Practices

  Stockholm University of the Arts

  Local Independence

  Start date: 5 October 2026

  End date: 22 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %