Introduces the history, theory, and technique of stage direction. Studies basic directorial concepts and applies them to scenes and short plays. Topics include stage visualization, composition and movement, play analysis with an emphasis on the theatrical content of scripts, production research, rehearsal techniques, and collaboration with other theatre artists. Student work includes selected scenes and projects prepared for class presentation. Requires outside rehearsal work. Concurrently studies the history of stage directing through assigned readings and discussions. Requires a major research paper on a director and an oral report based on their work.