The certificate in directing provides an opportunity to focus on the practice of directing for plays, musicals and film. It consists of a balanced combination of required courses and practice that provides a wide range of knowledge and skills in directing and management, as well as practical training essential to directing. In addition to the classroom requirements, students are assigned directing responsibilities on productions.

Program Requirements

An overall grade point average of at least 2.000 for all courses comprising the certificate program, and no grade below C, is required to earn the certificate.

*Please note that the certificate includes the following prerequisite course: THEA 243  with a C or better.

Course Title Hours
Course Requirements
THEA 228Script Analysis3
THEA 231Foundations: Theatre Design and Technology3
THEA 272Stage Management3
THEA 342Acting 2 - Scene Study3
THEA 351Acting 3 - Acting for the Camera3
THEA 359Directing3
THEA 369Directing Practicum2
Total Credit Hours20