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Cert. Directing

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

16-credit Certificate of Technical Studies in Directing focused on script analysis, casting, blocking, and rehearsal technique

Coursework includes Introduction to Theatre, Theatre Lab Production, Elements of Theatre, Acting I, Directing Fundamentals, and Directing Styles

Training covers major historical directing influences from prominent theatre directors alongside stage directions and design concepts

Career Preparation

Curriculum prepares graduates to interview for an entry-level directing job in theatre or a related field

Coursework builds collaboration skills with designers, actors, and theatre managers and technicians to produce a stage play

BPCC Theatre and Cavalier Players Drama Club productions provide a local production environment for applied directing work

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

15%

Enrollment

4.9K

Earnings

$35K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,283

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$4,283

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,068

Before aid

Average net price

$10,706

After aid

Awardinformation 2025 2026.Pdf · bpcc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

16-credit Certificate of Technical Studies in Directing focused on script analysis, casting, blocking, and rehearsal technique

Coursework includes Introduction to Theatre, Theatre Lab Production, Elements of Theatre, Acting I, Directing Fundamentals, and Directing Styles

Training covers major historical directing influences from prominent theatre directors alongside stage directions and design concepts

Career Preparation

Curriculum prepares graduates to interview for an entry-level directing job in theatre or a related field

Coursework builds collaboration skills with designers, actors, and theatre managers and technicians to produce a stage play

BPCC Theatre and Cavalier Players Drama Club productions provide a local production environment for applied directing work

Program Highlights

Training

16-credit Certificate of Technical Studies in Directing focused on script analysis, casting, blocking, and rehearsal technique

Coursework includes Introduction to Theatre, Theatre Lab Production, Elements of Theatre, Acting I, Directing Fundamentals, and Directing Styles

Training covers major historical directing influences from prominent theatre directors alongside stage directions and design concepts

Career Preparation

Curriculum prepares graduates to interview for an entry-level directing job in theatre or a related field

Coursework builds collaboration skills with designers, actors, and theatre managers and technicians to produce a stage play

BPCC Theatre and Cavalier Players Drama Club productions provide a local production environment for applied directing work

Key Info

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Deadline

International — Fall SemesterJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Application Logistics

Apply through the LCTCS state portal

Rolling admission with summer, fall, and spring entry

Admission Pathway

BPCC lists Directing as a standalone Certificate of Technical Studies

16 credit hours: Introduction to Theatre, Theatre Lab Production, Elements of Theatre, Acting I, Directing Fundamentals, and Directing Styles

What's The Process

Admission

Open admission; no performance audition, prescreen, portfolio, or interview is required for certificate entry

Cavalier Players Drama Club tuition waivers may require an audition or interview

Scholarship consideration is optional and not required for admission

Scholarship Info

Theatre Tuition Waivers

Full-tuition theatre tuition waivers are available through BPCC Theatre

Cavalier Players Drama Club tuition waivers may require an audition or interview

Contact David White at dwhite@bpcc.edu or Lari Leber at lleber@bpcc.edu for details

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

15%

Enrollment

4.9K

Earnings

$35K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,283

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$4,283

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,068

Before aid

Average net price

$10,706

After aid

Awardinformation 2025 2026.Pdf · bpcc.edu College Scorecard

Training

16-credit Certificate of Technical Studies in Directing focused on script analysis, casting, blocking, and rehearsal technique

Coursework includes Introduction to Theatre, Theatre Lab Production, Elements of Theatre, Acting I, Directing Fundamentals, and Directing Styles

Training covers major historical directing influences from prominent theatre directors alongside stage directions and design concepts

Career Preparation

Curriculum prepares graduates to interview for an entry-level directing job in theatre or a related field

Coursework builds collaboration skills with designers, actors, and theatre managers and technicians to produce a stage play

BPCC Theatre and Cavalier Players Drama Club productions provide a local production environment for applied directing work

Updated 3d ago