Theatre Arts (B.A.)

Explore your passion for theatre and study everything from acting and dance to stage makeup and directing.

Theatre offers a world of creative opportunities, from costuming and choreography to acting and writing. With a B.A. in Theatre Arts from UND, you’ll have tools to engage in any aspect of a theatrical production.

Program Snapshot
Program type:
Major
Format:
On-campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120 (major)

Why Study Theatre Arts at UND?

If you have a passion for theatre, UND's B.A. in Theatre Arts is for you. From lighting design to acting, you'll explore every area of theatre production and prepare for a career on — or behind­ — the stage.

As a B.A. student, you'll choose a curriculum track from:

  • Acting & Directing
  • Design & Tech
  • Generalist

Based on your specific interests, you can specialize even further with concentrations in:

  • Directing
  • Set design
  • Lighting design
  • Sound design
  • Costume design
  • Technical theatre
  • Costume construction
  • Dance
  • Playwriting
  • Dramatic literature

Beyond the classroom, you'll have plenty of opportunities to get involved on stage or behind the scenes in UND Theatre productions and in student-directed shows. You'll also develop your analytical and communication skills through a core of liberal arts courses.

Accreditation

The Department of Theatre Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).