University of California, Santa Barbara
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING FOCUS
•Dynamic five-quarter program beginning junior year
•Learn text analysis, visual storytelling, working with actors, and collaborating with designers
•Emphasis on fostering an atmosphere of joy, exploration, and collaboration
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
•Direct two workshop productions of one-act plays with acting students in second year
•Opportunities to assist professional directors on campus or at professional venues
•Taught by faculty of working professionals
CAREER PREPARATION
•Strong preparation for internships and apprenticeships at theaters nationwide, MFA programs, and creating original work
Key Info
University AppApplication
Deadline
Regular DecisionDec 1, 2025
Domestic Fee
$80Waiver
International Fee
$95Waiver
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No audition required — admission via university application
•Students choose the Directing concentration within the BA Theatre major
PREREQUISITES
•Theater 152A (Introduction to Stage Directing) and permission of instructor required before entering concentration
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or interview required
•Admitted through standard university application process
•Concentration begins junior year after completing prerequisites
Program info updated 2h ago
TRAINING FOCUS
•Dynamic five-quarter program beginning junior year
•Learn text analysis, visual storytelling, working with actors, and collaborating with designers
•Emphasis on fostering an atmosphere of joy, exploration, and collaboration
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
•Direct two workshop productions of one-act plays with acting students in second year
•Opportunities to assist professional directors on campus or at professional venues
•Taught by faculty of working professionals
CAREER PREPARATION
•Strong preparation for internships and apprenticeships at theaters nationwide, MFA programs, and creating original work
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
33%
Admit Rate
84%
Grad Rate
23,113
Enrollment
$74,915
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$16,414
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,614
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,109
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$9,231
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,992
Family Income $48k - $75k$12,588
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,136
Family Income $110k+$31,863
