Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Theatre Arts – Production and Design
Gain the Expertise and Experience Needed for a Career in the Theatre Industry with Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts – Production and Design
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Theatre Arts – Production and Design program at Liberty University offers you a flexible education, with multiple free electives so you can tailor your degree to fit your interests. This program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of roles within the theatre industry, with a particular emphasis on technical aspects of theatre production such as costume, lighting, and site-specific design.
As a student in the Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts – Production and Design program, you’ll take courses in acting, directing, Christian aesthetics in theatre, and other fine arts topics while also gaining hands-on experience in the various aspects of theatre production technology. Completing this degree residentially provides you with the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the program and the theatre community at Liberty University, where you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and work closely with experienced and knowledgeable faculty members who are passionate about theatre.
By the end of the program, you can have a solid foundation in both the creative and technical aspects of theatre production, preparing you for a range of roles in the industry.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, so you can be prepared to incorporate biblical principles into your theatre career.
- You could have the chance to participate in internship opportunities on major stages like the Kennedy Center or Broadway.
- Gain leadership skills that can be used in directing or stage management by joining our Honors Program or Eagle Scholars Program.
What Will You Learn?
- Acting
- Costume, scenic, and lighting design
- History of theatre
- How to succeed in a career in professional theatre
- Stage management, directing, and script analysis
Potential Careers for B.S. in Theatre Arts – Production and Design Graduates
- Actor
- Art critic
- Choreographer
- Director
- Drama ministry director
- Dramaturge
- First hand costumer
- House manager
- Performing arts coordinator
- Play submissions editor
- Program director
- Properties master
- Public relations specialist
- Publishing license agent
- Scriptwriter
- Special events coordinator
- Speechwriter
- Stage manager
- Theatre historian
- Theatre manager
Internships and Resources Available to Theatre Arts Students
- Study under professors with years of real-world experience in professional productions who have a passion for teaching you how to create innovative theatre that glorifies God.
- Our bachelor’s degree in theatre arts program produces graduates of distinction who have achieved roles as a production manager for Carnival Cruise Lines, dresser for Broadway’s WICKED, and actor in “The Walking Dead.”
- Our students received a research grant to write and perform Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain, a play highlighting the achievements of women in both its content and production.
- Many of our students have been nominated for the American College Theatre Festival’s Irene Ryan award for a variety of production roles.
- You will have opportunities to network with other young professionals through our chapter of Alpha Psi Omega.
- Our Tower and Black Box Theaters allow you to gain experience in designing, staging, and performing in a variety of spaces.
- Our professional Alluvion Stage Company provides you with opportunities for additional experience beyond student productions.
- We offer a Washington Fellowship program, which allows you to spend a semester gaining invaluable experience working in the heart of D.C.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
