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B.A./B.S. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting & Directing

120

Credit Hours

Beyond the Classroom

Gain experience in designing, staging, & performing in a variety of spaces

Transfer Credits

Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty

Work with Local Talent

Perform alongside professionals through the Alluvion Stage Company

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Beyond the Classroom

Gain experience in designing, staging, & performing in a variety of spaces

Transfer Credits

Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty

Work with Local Talent

Perform alongside professionals through the Alluvion Stage Company

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Residential B.A./B.S. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting & Directing

Prepare for an exciting theatre career with a B.A./B.S. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting & Directing degree from Liberty University. Hone your acting and writing skills, and gain insight into story structure and directing theory. This program prepares you to communicate with a production team, coach actors, and use pre-production and production tactics for theatre and film. Here, you will learn in both theatre and cinematic arts facilities, garnering insight from both theatre and cinema faculty.

Learn best practices for onstage and backstage work, as you integrate techniques and theories in real-world situations. Professors teaching this program have MFA degrees in production or performance and years of experience in their disciplines. Through this degree, you can equip yourself to write and tell stories in a Christ-centered way as you enter the creative industry.


What’s the Difference between a B.A. and B.S. Degree? 

B.A. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting & Directing

Through the B.A. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting & Directing degree, you’ll have the opportunity to explore new languages and confidently pursue further education such as an MFA after graduation.

B.S. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting & Directing

With the B.S. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting & Directing degree, you’ll have more theatre electives, allowing you to focus on the courses and topics that interest you most.


Academics for the B.A./B.S. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting & Directing

Featured Playwriting & Directing Courses

  • Intro to Motion Picture Directing (CINE 202)
  • Acting II (THEA 301)
  • Directing (THEA 320)
  • Playwriting (THEA 431)
  • Writing for Drama Ministry (THEA 432)

Start Your Career in Playwriting & Directing


Playwriting & Directing Career Opportunities

  • Playwright
  • Stage Director
  • Film Director
  • Artistic Director
  • Screenwriter
  • Producer
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