1-Year Directing

A focused one-year directing conservatory for makers who want intensive practice without a multi-year degree path.

Practice-First Training at Al Hisn Big Time Studios

Delivered inside Al Hisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh in strategic academic alignment with New York Film Academy (NYFA), 1-Year Directing places students on active professional soundstages from week one. Participants work with cinema-grade camera packages, lighting rigs, and post-production suites under the mentorship of international faculty.

Core Curriculum Modules

• DIR-136 — Scene Directing & Actor Blocking: Hands-On Studio Practical
• DIR-236 — Camera Coverage & Visual Storytelling: Hands-On Studio Practical
• DIR-336 — Studio Production & Short Film Shoot: Craft Theory & Analysis

Program Specifications & Admissions

• Discipline Track: Directing
• Duration & Format: 1 year · full time
• Tuition Fee: $21,000 (SAR 78,750)
• Location: Al Hisn Big Time Studios, Makkah Road, Riyadh
• Entry Requirement: High-school diploma or equivalent (18+ years), passion for visual storytelling, and readiness for collaborative set work.

Core Curriculum & LMS Subjects

Students enrolled in this program complete hands-on studio modules and practical production assessments tracked directly inside the Ajyal LMS Portal:

Subject Code	Curriculum Module / Subject	Training Mode
DIR-136	Scene Directing & Actor Blocking	Hands-On Studio Practical
DIR-236	Camera Coverage & Visual Storytelling	Hands-On Studio Practical
DIR-336	Studio Production & Short Film Shoot	Theory & Script Craft

Program Syllabus & Lesson Breakdown