Theatre Minor
for the Undergraduate 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.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Theatre
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 | ||
| Writing Performance & Culture | ||
| Introduction to Playwriting | ||
| Intro to Social Issues Theatre | ||
| Intro Asian American Theatre | ||
| Introduction to African American Theatre | ||
| Global Theatre Performance | ||
| The Comic Imagination | ||
| Chekhov | ||
| Topics in Theatre History | ||
| Dramaturgs Workshop | ||
| Playwrights' Workshop | ||
| Leading Post-Perform Dialog | ||
| Devising Social Issues Theatre (can count as Prod/Perf OR History/Crit) | ||
| 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) | ||
| Designing Immersive Adventures: Escape Rooms | ||
| 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 Undergraduate Minor in Theatre
1. Develop a comprehensive overview of the study of theatre.
2. Understand the integrated nature of theatre as a scholarly and aesthetic pursuit.
3. Understand the theoretic and historical basis of the art of theatre.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Theatre
Theatre
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Theatre Department faculty
4-122 Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2371
theatre@illinois.edu