Directing

Academic degree: Bachelor’s degree

The subject of choice for the UNT: compulsory subjects (History of Kazakhstan, reading literacy) + creative exams

Form of study: full-time

Duration of study: 4 years

Director is a creative profession in demand in the fields of television and film industry, as well as in circus and pop art, video blogging. Directors are responsible for the production of a film, a theatrical performance, a music video, etc.

Professional directors, as a rule, are always magnetically attractive, extraordinary personalities. In their works, they reflect both the amazing surrounding reality and the rich inner world of man in all its diversity. Highly artistic films, programs, and games immerse us in the virtual world, blurring the lines between reality and reality created by the imagination and talent of a certified specialist, which requires the formation of a number of professional competencies, including the following:

1. In collaboration with actors, screenwriters, composers, sound engineers, editors, artists, producers, scientific consultants, to create film productions of various genres (fiction, non-fiction films, multimedia works, television programs, Internet programs).
2. To develop the idea of the future work, enrich and develop the plot of the discourse.
3. To carry out organizational activities in relation to the phased filming and staging of the program, film, game.
4. Coordinate the work of each member of the creative team.
5. Use expressive means at a high professional level: light, dancing, noise, decorations, etc.
6. Take part in the production of creative projects.

As already noted, strict requirements are already put forward for applicants during the admission process, which guarantees that each of the graduates will be able to find a job in their chosen field of activity. After graduation, specialists can successfully work in the following positions:

• Art Manager;
• Film critic;
• producer;
• Film director;
• Director of photography;
• Animation director;
• Director of multimedia programs;
• director of Internet programs;
• TV director;
• screenwriter;
• radio and television presenter

International programs

Thanks to established international relations, our students have the opportunity to undergo scientific internships abroad, attend summer schools at partner universities and undergo professional internships. Every year, renowned masters from the world’s outstanding film schools conduct trainings for students.

• Korea University of Media and Arts, South Korea, Sejong, Asia
• Rustaveli State University of Theater and Cinema, Georgia, Tbilisi
• International Academy of Film and Television, China, Hong Kong, Asia
• New York Film Academy, New York, USA
• S.A. Gerasimov All-Russian State University of Cinematography, Moscow, Russia
• Higher School of Directors and Screenwriters, Russia, St. Petersburg
• Krasnoyarsk State Institute of Arts, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
• Music Communication Agency “Media Land” LLC, Moscow
• Public organization “Union of Cinematographers of Kyrgyzstan”, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Asia.

The educational program “Directing” is aimed at the development of personal qualities among undergraduates, as well as the formation of general cultural (universal) and professional competencies in the field of screen arts in directing. Obtaining in-depth theoretical and practical training in the field of science and pedagogical activity, acquiring skills in organizing and conducting scientific research, obtaining the necessary amount of knowledge, skills and abilities to continue scientific work in doctoral studies in directing in the field of screen arts.

Academic degree: master

Form of education: full-time

Duration:

• 1 year for Profile direction
• 2 years for Scientific and pedagogical

ACTUAL AND EXCLUSIVE COURSES

• Basics of directing
• Directing
• Movie dramaturgy: composition of the script and director’s plan
• Director’s skill
• Director’s production plan
• Director’s art
• Directing feature films

OUR PARTNERS

• Association of world film schools, the international festival of student films and film schools «Bastau»
• JSC Kazakhfilm named after Sh. Aimanova
• Central State Archive of Film and Photo Documents and Sound Recordings of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• International Film Festival «Eurasia»
• The State Museum of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after Kasteeva
• DS-Entertainment LLP

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Thanks to established international relations, our undergraduates have the opportunity to undergo scientific internships abroad, attend summer schools at partner universities and undergo professional internships. Every year, eminent masters from prominent film schools of the world conduct trainings for students.

• Korea University of Media and Arts, South Korea, Sejong, Asia
• State University of Theater and Cinema named after S. Rustaveli, Georgia, Tbilisi
• International Academy of Film and Television, China, Hong Kong, Asia
• New York Film Academy, New York, USA
• All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimova, Russia, Moscow
• Higher school of directors and scriptwriters, Russia, St. Petersburg
• Krasnoyarsk State Institute of Arts, Russia, Krasnoyarsk
• LLC Musical communication agency «Media Land», Moscow
• Public organization «Union of cinematographers of Kyrgyzstan», Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Asia.

Specialists can successfully work in the following positions:

• Art critic
• Teacher
• Director of feature/documentary films
• Director of popular science films
• Director-producer

After graduation, a master’s student receives a «Master of Arts degree».