Location:

Moscow, Russia

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Fall Semester

Program Overview

Program Description:

The American Course at GITIS is an eleven-week program for post-graduate acting and directing students. Students must choose and apply under either the directing course or acting course, but will work together in the classroom. All students will take courses in acting, directing and design bringing all classes together to influence and inform their own art. A Certificate of Completion of Postgraduate Program is issued after completion of the course.

Acting and Directing students will study at the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts - GITIS (Russia’s oldest and largest theatre school) where they will be taught by some of Russia’s leading theatre artists. Classes will include directing, acting, design, dance, stage movement/combat, and Biomechanics. The course is designed to give students advanced training in Russian theatre techniques (Stanislavsky, M. Chekhov, Meyerhold). Throughout the course expert theatre masters will also guide students in applying and adapting these techniques to create modern theatre. In addition to classes, students will have the opportunity to take master’s classes with and sit in on the rehearsals of Moscow’s leading directors and to sample a wide variety of theatre in Moscow.

Setting Description:

Live and study in Moscow, Russia! In addition to classes, students will see professional productions, student productions and have the chance to sit in on professional rehearsals and master classes with some of Russia's leading theatre artists.

Cost:

Tuition and housing: $6,800 Administrative fee: $650 (non-refundable) Airfare and visa costs are not included.