Theatre, Minor

Location(s): California Campus

The minor in Theatre is a flexible course of study where students get an overview of the major areas of theatre and then can choose 2 classes that reflect their particular interest.

Advisement Sheet

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to think conceptually and critically about text, performance, and production.
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of process from playwrighting through production.
Students will be able to demonstrate ability and proficiency in technical skills required in areas of performance, production, or other specific areas of interest.

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

THEA 1000 - Introduction to the Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THEA 1310 - Fundamentals of Acting Credit Hours: 3
THEA 1400 - Script Analysis Credit Hours: 3
THEA 1500 - Introduction to Theatrical Design Credit Hours: 3
THEA 3500 - Practicum: Performance Credit Hours: 1 TO 5
OR
THEA 3520 - Practicum: Directing and Choreography Credit Hours: 1 TO 5
OR
THEA 3530 - Practicum: Design Credit Hours: 1 TO 5
OR
THEA 3540 - Practicum: Management Credit Hours: 1 TO 5
OR
THEA 3560 - Practicum: Technical Production Credit Hours: 1 TO 5

Elective

Choose 6 credits - 3 of which must be 3000 or above

DANC 1320 - Ballet I Credit Hours: 3
DANC 1330 - Jazz I Credit Hours: 3
DANC 1340 - Tap I Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
DANC 2600 - Modern Dance Credit Hours: 3
DANC 3010 - Theatre Dance I Credit Hours: 3
THEA 1010 - Voice and Speech Credit Hours: 3
THEA 1260 - Makeup I Credit Hours: 3
THEA 1430 - Drafting and Rendering for the Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THEA 2110 - Lighting 1 Credit Hours: 3
THEA 2210 - Theatrical Foundations: Physical Theatre and Creative Movement Credit Hours: 3
THEA 2250 - Costume Construction Credit Hours: 3
THEA 2550 - Puppetry Credit Hours: 3
THEA 3270 - Stage Management Credit Hours: 3
THEA 3400 - Advanced Theatrical Design Credit Hours: 3