Theatre Minor
for the Minor in Theatre
The Minor in Theatre offers students a comprehensive overview of the study of theatre. The purpose is to expose undergraduate students to the field by reinforcing the integrated nature of theatre as a scholarly and aesthetic pursuit. Students are required to take a core of required courses totaling ten hours and a minimum of six hours of electives in two general areas: History/Criticism and Production/Performance with at least one course from each area.
Contact the Department of Theatre for admission information.
At least six hours of coursework for the minor should be advanced (300-level or 400-level courses) and must be distinct from credit earned for the student’s major or another minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 10 | |
| THEA 100 | Practicum I | 1 |
| THEA 101 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 |
| THEA 208 | 21st Century Dramaturgy | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses to fulfill the theatre history requirement: | 3 | |
| Global Theatre Performance | ||
| Topics in Theatre History | ||
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
Courses may not count toward both the Theatre History requirement and the Theatre Elective requirements for the minor. | ||
| Select one course from History/Criticism: | ||
| Broadway Musicals | ||
| Introduction to Greek and Roman Theater | ||
| Introduction to Playwriting | ||
| Intro to Social Issues Theatre | ||
| Intro Asian American Theatre | ||
| Introduction to African American Theatre | ||
| Global Theatre Performance 1 | ||
| The Comic Imagination | ||
| Chekhov | ||
| Topics in Theatre History 1 | ||
| Dramaturgs Workshop | ||
| Playwrights' Workshop | ||
| Leading Post-Perform Dialog | ||
| Devising Social Issues Theatre (can count as Prod/Perf OR History/Crit) | ||
THEA 463 | ||
| American Theatre History II | ||
| Contemporary Theatrical Forms | ||
| Modern Scandinavian Drama | ||
| Select one course from Production/Performance: | ||
| Practicum I | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Sound | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting I | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting II (non-major section) | ||
| Survey of Theatrical Design | ||
| Introduction to Scenic Design | ||
| Intro to Lighting Design | ||
| Relationships in Acting I (non-major section) | ||
| Production Management | ||
| Devising Social Issues Theatre (can count as Prod/Perf OR History/Crit) | ||
| Business of Entertainment Design | ||
| Principles of Arts Management | ||
| Properties Design | ||
| Total | 16 | |
for the Minor in Theatre
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