Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Theatre - Directing in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,336
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
UHM's Directing program equips students with both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to create memorable theatrical worlds. Directors must master elements like depth, rhythm, emotional resonance, and intellectual rigor while maintaining openness to collaboration. At the heart of this art form lies the human experience, which directors must skillfully orchestrate through teamwork with actors, designers, and audiences. The curriculum strengthens directing abilities through intensive study of historical contexts, dramaturgical analysis, and cultural anthropology, fostering distinctive artistic voices. Students explore diverse performance traditions from Hawaiian, Pacific, Asian, and Euro-American cultures. We aspire to cultivate not just skilled directors but visionary leaders who blend creative entrepreneurship with meaningful community engagement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must have completed or are in the process of completing secondary school with a cumulative or overall grade point average (GPA) equivalent of B or higher. Focus will also be on the grades/marks you have received for Mathematics and Science courses.
The SAT or ACT is optional for prospective international students applying for 2021-2022 admissions.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.
Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.
IELTS - 7.0, TOEFL (iBT) - 100, TOEFL (PBT) - 600
The SAT or ACT is optional for prospective international students applying for 2021-2022 admissions.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.
Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.
IELTS - 7.0, TOEFL (iBT) - 100, TOEFL (PBT) - 600
Tuition
USD
33,336