Program Requirements
A minor in theatre includes 9 credit hours of required core coursework and 9 credit hours in the theatre area or areas of the student’s choice, including performance, design, technology, directing and management courses. Theatre minors must declare their status to ensure registration privileges in restricted courses.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Core 1 | ||
| THEA 143 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| THEA 228 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| Experiential Core 1 | ||
| Select three courses from the following 2 | 3 | |
THEA 350A-Z | Workshops in Theatre | |
| Independent Projects in Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Acting Repertoire | ||
| Individual Areas of Study | ||
| Select three courses from the following for a total of 9 credit hours 2 | 9 | |
| Performance Options | ||
| Movement for the Performer | ||
| Improvisation for the Actor | ||
| Acting 1 - Foundations | ||
| Combat | ||
| Design and Technology Options | ||
| Stagecraft and Scenic Technology | ||
| Costume and Wardrobe Technology | ||
| Stage Lighting Technology | ||
| Theory, History and Management Options | ||
| Period Styles | ||
| Theatre as a Mirror of Today's America | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Theatre History II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
- 1
Core credits are required for all students pursuing the theatre minor.
- 2
For coursework requiring special arrangements to enroll, such as Independent Projects in Theatre courses, minor advisor consultation and instructor approval is required.