When you choose the Bachelor of Arts degree, you’ll be immersed in a generalist degree program that allows you to study and train in as many different aspects of the theatre as you wish. We recommend the BA degree if you know you want to teach on either the secondary or college level, desire a career in direction, or if your primary interest is stage management. Students choosing a BA in Theatre receive training, instruction, and opportunities in a wide range of areas.
- Students whose primary interest is in performance must complete two semesters of intensive voice and diction work, two semesters of acting technique training, and 2 semesters of scene study work. Students may also choose, as electives, course work in film acting, stage combat, advanced movement for actors, musical theatre performance, or dance.
- Students whose primary interest is in technical theatre complete basic course work in stagecraft, costumes, and lighting. They also learn rendering, use of computer assisted design software, and have the opportunity to take more advanced coursework in whichever areas of design or theatre technology most interest them.
- Students who are interested in stage management or directing have a full compliment of courses in each area to choose from, as well as multiple opportunities to direct in the studio season or stage manage in the mainstage season.
- Students with a primary interest in film may take classes in film production, film directing, editing, or film acting. They may also gain valuable experience and resume credits by working on feature length films produced at least once a year by the department.
- Perhaps the best thing about the Bachelor of Arts degree is that it allows students with a variety of interests to mix and match elements from all these areas into a highly personalized curriculum.
- If you're interested in a BA in Theatre Arts at Ole Miss, take a look at the courses we offer: BA degree requirements .
For complete information about the Bachelor of Arts degree, contact Jim Shollenberger at (662) 915-6739 or e-mail us at theatre@olemiss.edu.
The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Mississippi is accredited by NAST,
the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
