The research aims to present Sergei Eisenstein’s groundbreaking curriculum for film directors, “Granite of Film Science” (1933), as a pioneering educational product and as a reflection of his aesthetic philosophy. The authors analyze the principles and content of the curriculum, as well as its subsequent evolution into “A Program for Teaching the Theory and Practice of Directing” (1936). Eisenstein, a pioneer in film directing education, developed the first curriculum for film directors, whose principles were later incorporated into his foundational works “Method” and “Montage”. He proposed a unique teaching method, namely, the directing practicum, based on collaborative work and group discussions to identify contradictions and construct artistic images. The novelty of this research lies in identifying the fundamental principles and foundations of the development of Russian and global directing education, demonstrating that any educational program is a flexible, transformable system built upon a shared pursuit of truth between teacher and student. The article also examines the evolution of the curriculum. Following its publication, “Granite of Film Science” faced both criticism and self-critique, leading to the creation of its revised version, “A Program for Teaching the Theory and Practice of Directing” in 1936. The study reveals that Eisenstein defined the principles of film pedagogy and the guiding principles of directing education at the Higher State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in his “Granite of Film Science” curriculum. This program formed the basis for a series of lectures delivered by Eisenstein at VGIK between 1933 and 1936.