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BIMM University Berlin
MA Directing
- Berlin, Germany
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
MA Directing is designed for you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a director in today’s multi-faceted screen industries. Today’s director must be knowledgeable about industry, entrepreneurial, multi-skilled, and able to bring a deep understanding of story and performance in different contexts.


Leeds Conservatoire
MA Directing
- Leeds, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This MA Directing will give you contemporary, practical training to become an integral part of the next generation of theatre directors. Through skills classes and project-based learning, you will be given the time, resources, and rehearsal room access you need to develop your craft.


University of the Arts Helsinki
Master of Arts in Directing
- Helsinki, Finland
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The two-year master’s studies allow more freedom than bachelor’s studies, providing opportunities to engage in independent artistic work. You will actively participate in the planning and implementation of your own studies, as well as in developing the field of art that the degree program represents.
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ESCAC - Escuela superior de Cinema y Audivisuales de catalunya
Master in Film Directing
- Barcelona, Spain
- Ireland, USA
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The master’s degree provides students with the knowledge and techniques required to direct audiovisual works in any format. Students will learn about the director’s job and perform this role and the ones of the other members of the direction department during the preproduction, shooting, and postproduction processes.


The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
MFA Movement: Directing and Teaching
- London, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
These courses offer specialist, vocational teaching in the field of movement for actors and production practice for movement directors. Bespoke movement placements at Central and in other professional theatre settings, such as other conservatoires, or theatre, opera or film organizations (both in Britain and internationally), are a key part of the course. There are opportunities for the development of individual movement specialisms and their application to the work of actors. Tradition, experience, eclecticism and innovation epitomize Central’s understanding of movement training for the theatre, and these unique courses have been created in that spirit.


The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
MA Movement: Directing and Teaching
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
These courses offer specialist, vocational teaching in the field of movement for actors and production practice for movement directors. Bespoke movement placements at Central and in other professional theatre settings, such as other conservatoires, or theatre, opera or film organizations (both in Britain and internationally), are a key part of the course. There are opportunities for the development of individual movement specialisms and their application to the work of actors. Tradition, experience, eclecticism and innovation epitomize Central’s understanding of movement training for the theatre, and these unique courses have been created in that spirit.


ESCAC - Escuela superior de Cinema y Audivisuales de catalunya
Master in Direction
- Barcelona, Spain
- Ireland, USA
Master degree
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
Spanish
The Master in Cinematographic Direction offers you the artistic and technical knowledge of the cinematographic direction necessary for any audiovisual work.


IED – Istituto Europeo di Design Barcelona
Masters Degree in Creative Direction for Graphic Design
- Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
Full time
11 months
On-Campus
English
Become a creative director, complementing your skills in graphic design with strategic vision, a holistic approach and a systemic idea-development perspective.


Arizona State University
Theatre (Directing), MFA
- Central City, USA
- Tempe, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre with a specialization in Directing at ASU is a comprehensive graduate program designed to develop students into skilled and innovative theatre directors. The curricu...


Birkbeck, University of London
Theatre Directing, Mfa
- Malet Street, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MFA in Theatre Directing is designed for those who want to develop their skills in directing for stage and explore their creative processes. The program provides a mix of practical experience and ...


University of Memphis
Theatre - Directing Concentration, (MFA)
- Memphis, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's in Theatre with a Directing Concentration (MFA) program is designed to prepare students for professional careers in theatrical directing by providing comprehensive training in both practi...


The University of Melbourne
Master of Theatre (Directing)
- Parkville, Australia
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Theatre (Directing) program is designed to give students a deep understanding of theatrical directing. It combines practical training with critical analysis, focusing on developing stude...


American Film Institute Conservatory AFI
Master in Directing
- Los Angeles, USA
Master degree
On-Campus
English
AFI gives Directing Fellows the crucial time, space, and resources to craft their own distinct voice while guaranteeing them the opportunity to direct over the course of two years. In a program that emphasizes visual language and collaboration, Fellows team with other disciplines to shoot three narrative films and produce a thesis film in their final year to create a polished directing portfolio.


MetFilm School
MA Directing
- London, United Kingdom
- Berlin, Germany
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MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA Directing course equips students with a comprehensive skill set to work across all screen platforms – film, television, commercials, and online. During their studies, students will complete a unique industry project which will provide the experience of working with external clients.


University of East London
Theatre Directing MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The programme focuses on developing students’ skills in directing and producing theatre productions. It offers a mix of practical work and theoretical study, helping students learn about different dir...
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