| Start Date | Duration | Cost | Max Participant Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 19th May, 2025 | 5 x Days | €540 | 12 |
Overview
This course, run in partnership with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, will provide the skills and knowledge required to direct episodic drama for high-end TV.
In this bespoke, comprehensive course, delivered by the highly experienced, IFTA nominated, director Diarmuid Goggins, you will acquire the vital skills needed to successfully pitch and direct high-end episodic television projects. This program will equip you with the tools to navigate the competitive landscape of the industry.
From structuring compelling pitches to understanding the nuances of directing episodic content, you will gain practical insights and creative strategies.
The course is limited to 12 participants so that each participant gets individual attention in the execution of the practical exercises.
What will this course cover?
This six day course will include two classroom days, two practical days and a screening & review day of all the edited scenes directed by the participants. On the practical days each participant will direct a scene that will be recorded and reviewed.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course each participant should be able to:
- Pitch for a job
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of a drama director and the relationship of the producer and the HODs
- Explain the creative and technical aspects of Directing Drama
- Analyse a script, break it down and create director’s notes
- Demonstrate how to block, stage and choreograph a scene for one and two cameras
- Explain how to complete a shooting schedule whilst delivering on story and performance
- Prepare for and conduct a session casting
- Explain how to direct and work with actors
Participant profile/Who can apply/Eligibility
Applicants will need to have directed a drama short, documentary or TV series work. Ideally candidates will have worked as a director on TV singles, series or commercials and are looking to step up to high end TV drama or indeed break into TV drama.
Applicants who have not worked professionally but have directed a number of shorts and can display an enthusiasm and knowledge of directing may be considered.
This is not an entry level course.
All enquiries should be directed to frankeaveney@furthr.ie
Tutor information
Diarmuid Goggins is an IFTA-nominated director for Film and TV Drama. He directed the pilot episode of KIN for Bron Studios and AMC+. His other lead director credits include the Netflix No 1 show WITNESS NUMBER 3, BULLETPROOF for Sky Studios and The CW Network and multiple episodes of the BBC series SILENT WITNESS. His latest show, THE NIGHT CALLER, will air in the summer of 2024.
Venue/location
Dublin
Costs/fee
Course fee €540 per person. (Normally this workshop would cost €1,275per person without the support of Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet & Screen Ireland)
Deadline for course registration and payment
Thursday 1st May at 12 noon
Dates and times of the course
Monday 19th May to Thursday 22nd May plus Tuesday 10th June 2025 – 10.00 to 17.30 each day
Due to our funding, this course is only available to those resident in the Republic Of Ireland.
For any queries, please contact frankeaveney@furthr.ie
Please apply below and if successful, we will be in touch with a payment link.
CCIS will generally only accept requests for cancellation refunds up to 5 working days before the training course commences. CCIS may allow for refunds outside of this on a case-by-case basis. Any request for a refund must be made via email to frankeaveney@furthr.ie & insert the course name in the subject line.