BA in Directing Honours

The University of Winnipeg

The best thing about studying directing in a liberal arts institution like the University of Winnipeg is that, to be an excellent director, you must have an extensive knowledge of social and artistic history, strong research skills, and a burning curiosity to explore art forms beyond the theatre. The breadth of classes at the University of Winnipeg provides student directors with the range of tools and knowledge required to excel in this field. We find that the students who make the best directors aren’t solely focused on theatre as an art form. They are often also musicians or dancers or visual artists. Or they have a passion for film. And they are avid readers – and writers – of both fiction and non-fiction. It is in the intersection of these various arts that the directors find their individual voice. Given the rigours demanded of a director, we don’t offer a general BA in this area. It is our belief that the full 4-years of a BA Honours is required to provide emerging directors with the skill and knowledge to succeed in this challenging field. Senior directing students also have an opportunity to take advanced courses in devised theatre, and can get credit for assistant directing our own shows or those with our community partners.

Faculty of Arts