8-Week Directing

An intensive 8-week directing workshop covering scene work, camera direction, actor collaboration and production leadership. Minimum high-school diploma required.

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), 8-Week 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-130 — Scene Directing & Actor Blocking: Hands-On Studio Practical
• DIR-230 — Camera Coverage & Visual Storytelling: Hands-On Studio Practical
• DIR-330 — Studio Production & Short Film Shoot: Craft Theory & Analysis

Program Specifications & Admissions

• Discipline Track: Directing
• Duration & Format: 8 weeks
• Tuition Fee: $5,500 (SAR 20,625)
• 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-130	Scene Directing & Actor Blocking	Hands-On Studio Practical
DIR-230	Camera Coverage & Visual Storytelling	Hands-On Studio Practical
DIR-330	Studio Production & Short Film Shoot	Theory & Script Craft

Program Syllabus & Lesson Breakdown