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