School of Music & Theater

Theater Arts BA/BS/Minor | Program Details

Theater Arts Major Requirements

In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements, the Major in Theater Arts must complete 68 theater arts credits listed below. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling department major requirements. All courses used to satisfy the major requirements must be graded C or above. At least 20 credits of upper-division Theater Arts courses, including a minimum of 2 credits from TA 333, TA 334, and TA 335 must be taken in residence at Portland State University.

Core Curriculum: 38 Credits

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
TA 111Stagecraft I3
TA 112Stagecraft II3
TA 114Technical Theater Production I1
TA 115Technical Theater Production II1
TA 121Introduction to Design for Theater4
TA 151Introduction to Theater Arts & Practice4
TA 201Script Analysis4
TA 248Acting I: Process4
TA 316Technical Theater Lab2
TA 363Development of Dramatic Art I4
TA 364Development of Dramatic Art II4
TA 454Directing I4

8 credits chosen from the following:

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
TA 322U/Art 322UHistory of Dress I4
TA 323U/Art 323UHistory of Dress II4
TA 330UMulticultural Theater4
TA 369UWomen, Theater, and Society4
TA 467Modern Theater I4
TA 468Modern Theater II4
TA 471Theater History: Periods and Topics1-4
TA 472Theater History: Major Figures1-4

2 credits of the following:

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
Art 216Sewn Construction4
TA 333Workshop Theater: Directing/Stage Management/Dramaturgy1-2
TA 334Workshop Theater: Scenery, Costume & Lighting Production 31-2
TA 335Workshop Theater: Management/Publicity1

Theater Arts Minor Requirements

To earn a minor in Theater Arts, a student must complete 28 credits from the list below as well as 16 Theater Arts elective credits (at least 8 upper-division). Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling department minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy the minor requirements must be graded C or above. At least 16 credits must be taken in residence at Portland State University.

 

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
TA 151 or TA 305UIntroduction to Theater Arts & Practice or Understanding Theater4
TA 201Script Analysis4

4 credits chosen from:

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
TA 369UWomen, Theater, and Society4
TA 471Theater History: Periods and Topics1-4
TA 472Theater History: Major Figures1-4

Theater Arts Course Offerings Schedule

Based on projected AY 2026–27 schedule. Courses marked 'See adviser' rotate or are offered on alternate years.

38 Core Credits — All required
CourseTitleCrFallWinterSpring
TA 111Stagecraft I3✓  
TA 112Stagecraft II3 ✓ 
TA 114Technical Theater Production I1✓  
TA 115Technical Theater Production II1 ✓ 
TA 121Introduction to Design for Theater4✓✓ 
TA 151Introduction to Theater Arts & Practice4✓  
TA 201Script Analysis4 ✓ 
TA 248Acting I: Process4 ✓✓
TA 316Technical Theater Lab2  ✓
TA 363Development of Dramatic Art I4 ✓ 
TA 364Development of Dramatic Art II4  ✓
TA 454Directing I4✓ ✓
8 Credits — Theater History Electives — Choose two 4-credit courses
CourseTitleCrFallWinterSpring
TA 322U / ART 322UHistory of Dress I4✓ (A years)  
TA 323U / ART 323UHistory of Dress II4✓ (B years)  
TA 330UMulticultural Theater4Varies
TA 369UWomen, Theater, and Society4Varies
TA 467Modern Theater I4Varies
TA 468Modern Theater II4Varies
TA 471Theater History: Periods and Topics1–4Varies
TA 472Theater History: Major Figures1–4Varies
2 Credits — Workshop Theater — Minimum 2 credits across at least two productions
CourseTitleCrFallWinterSpring
TA 333Workshop Theater: Directing / Stage Mgmt / Dramaturgy1–2✓✓✓
TA 334Workshop Theater: Scenery, Costume & Lighting Production1–2✓✓✓
TA 335Workshop Theater: Management / Publicity1See adviser

✓ = course offered that term    |    See adviser = not on current AY 2026–27 schedule; may rotate or be offered alternate years