The Department of Theatre Arts emphasizes a liberal arts education through a balanced program of hands-on and scholarly coursework with holistic exposure to theatre’s varied practice areas. In addition to investigating the literature, history, cultural resonance, and current processes of theatre from critical viewpoints, we help our students develop marketable job skills like collaboration, effective communication, project management, and public speaking.
Best of Enemies, 2023
Incoming Undergraduate Students
A theatre arts degree from the University of Oregon prepares students to compete in the job market with a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, team problem-solving, creative expression in various media, public speaking, and refined writing skills. Maybe most valuable to future employment, our theatre arts majors learn to collaborate, communicate, and work with accountability to meet deadlines in both classes and public theatre productions.
She Kills Monsters, 2022
Current UO Undergraduate Students
All theatre arts majors learn the foundations of making theatre and critically reflecting on its outcomes. Our curriculum also offers real-world strategies for collaboration, effective communication, and project management as well as practical skills in public speaking, scenery construction, sewing and pattern making, lighting technology, scenic painting, and sound or video production. Advanced students begin to specialize by choosing topics courses and production credits.
The Home Planet. 2019
Graduate Programs
Our department offers graduate work leading to master's, master of fine arts, and doctoral degrees. Whether you’re planning to work or teach in theatrical production or interested in a career focused on theatre studies and research, we can help you chart a course toward your career goals.
Scholarships and Funding
Need help funding your education? Theatre arts students can apply for scholarships and assistance through the Department of Theatre Arts, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the UO Office of Student Financial Aid.