Be sure to read your syllabus carefully so that you know what is expected of you.
Make sure you know the assignment requirements and ask questions if you are unsure about what is expected of you.
From Professor Vance:
Assignment #2: Acclaimed Directors! Choose one director to study, from the following list: May Adrales, Quincy Armourer, José Ferrer, Elia Kazan, Peter J. Kuo, Kenny Leon, Kessie Govender, José Quintero, Julie Taymor, Liesl Tommy, Mary Zimmerman. If there is another professional director you feel compelled to study, please feel free to request permission from the professor.