2016-2017 Catalog

THTR 314 Stage Direction

This course explores the director's art and responsibility in the theatrical process, including casting, rehearsal, and organizational procedures from script analysis to performance. Discussion and practice in the principles of composition, picturization, movement, and blocking, with attention to issues of style, concept, and stage spaces. Students direct scenes in laboratory and a short play for public performance.

Prerequisite

THTR 207 or permission of the instructor.