Theatre arts
Bachelor of Arts
Window into the human experience
Whether you dream of being on stage or working behind the scenes, this program will help you grow your creative talents, technical skills and performance experience for a future in professional theater.
As a theater arts major, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of acting, scenic, costume and lighting design, play analysis, theater technology and playwriting. You’ll learn how to create and produce live theater, both as an individual artist and as part of a collaborative production team. Along the way, you’ll gain hands-on experience in every aspect of theater — from performance and design to management and production — with opportunities to perform and work on both student-led and community productions.
Overview
Related Topics
Performance plus experience
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Want to conduct research in the field
- Are a creative problem solver
- Work well independently and as part of a team
Career outcomes
Current job openings
896 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers • Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
$48,689 - Musicians and Singers
$24,022 - Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
$16,358 - Producers and Directors • Media Programming Directors • Talent Directors • Technical Directors and Managers
$35,468 - Art Directors
$42,299
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.
For information on FAFSA deadlines, financial aid types and eligibility requirements, visit the University of Idaho FAFSA website.
Plan ahead—estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs
Our college offers 20+ clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.
Learn about clubs related to your major:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Robotics Club
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society (TBP)
- Vandal Atmospheric Science Team (VAST)
Application information
Undergraduate applications open each September and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.
Explore admission requirements and apply on our Admissions website.