Minor: Theatre

Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from this program will:

  • Identify and categorize the historical context surrounding the development of playwriting, scenery, acting conventions, and theatrical architecture.
  • Develop and defend informed judgments about theatre practice and performance.
  • Engage in the collaborative communication and processes necessary to the creation of live performance.
  • Examine how various roles in theatre production might be applied to non-theatrical professions.

Program Requirements

A minor in theatre consists of a minimum of 18 credit hours.  A minimum of 9 hours must be completed at the 300-400 level. 

Students must earn a grade of C- or above in all courses required by the minor.

Theatre Minor Core
THEATRE 130Making Theatre3
THEATRE 200Script Analysis3
One of the following:3
Introduction To Acting
Acting I
Introduction To Design For The Theater
Elective Coursework9
Total Credits18

Elective Course Options

THEATRE 315Acting II (Requires Acting I prerequisite)3
THEATRE 325Acting III (Requires Acting I prerequisite)3
THEATRE 317Scene Design (Requires Intro to Design prerequisite)3
THEATRE 350Theatre History I3
THEATRE 351WITheatre History II3
THEATRE 371Stage Lighting (Requires Intro to Design prerequisite)3
THEATRE 374Professional Projection Design (Requires Intro to Design prerequisite)3
THEATRE 378Stage Management I3
THEATRE 400Special Problems In Theatre (various topics)3
THEATRE 415Beginning Directing3
THEATRE 432Costume Design (Requires Intro to Design prerequisite)3
THEATRE 437Playwriting I3
THEATRE 476Theatre Sound And Electronics3