This program is available at the following location:

• Corvallis

Since its earliest forms, the theatre has been a space for discourse, engagement, and entertainment through public assembly as artists work collectively to communicate stories, teach empathy, and impact communities. Theatre isn't something you simply learn about, it's something you do. The Theatre Arts major at OSU involves a dynamic and engaging process that emphasizes the exploration of the complexities of the human condition through engaged study and active collaborative performance. Theatre Arts students are challenged to think critically about the historic and cultural resonances of the theatre while building upon that tradition in practice. Through a combination of course work and participation in University Theatre productions, Theatre Arts students develop skills in collaboration, leadership, project management, critical thinking, and creative problem solving.

The Theatre Arts major provides students the opportunity to learn new skills and the flexibility to concentrate on specific areas within the discipline after completing a small core of courses. Students then engage in a deeper study in areas of performance, writing, technical theatre, design, directing, research, or a combination of these areas. Theatre Arts students gain basic experience in multiple areas within the discipline (technical, performance, analysis, design) so that they may better understand the collaborative process from the inside.

Theatre Arts at OSU is dedicated to providing a quality undergraduate education within a Liberal Arts context and, therefore, prepares students to take any number of professional paths or further graduate studies that involve critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

Major Code: 041

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Implement and coordinate collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and organizational skills in the theatrical process in theory and practice.
• Contribute artistically as a participant in departmental productions.
• Evaluate the multi-faceted nature of the production process and demonstrate comprehension of the variety of artistry and skills that contribute to a finished theatrical production.
• Analyze and critique the social significance and cultural resonances of theatrical endeavor as reflected in theatre history and dramatic literature.
• Illustrate preparation for further professional/academic training through theatre production and scholarship.

• C- or higher is required in all courses for the major with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

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TA 444 is offered on a two-year cycle. Students should meet with an advisor to confirm when this course will be offered

Participation Requirements

All students must at some time in their undergraduate degree:

• Serve on a running crew for a Main Stage production.

• Hold a position of high responsibility and/or leadership on a faculty-supervised production. Assignments to positions must be faculty approved and include, but are not limited to: stage manager, assistant designer, assistant director, dramaturg, etc.

• Participate in a major or minor role in a Main Stage or Lab Theatre production.

Major Code: 041

Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.

Theatre Arts BS

Theatre Arts BA