Minor in Theatre Arts (THEATRE)
Administered by Department of Music, Theatre & Dance
Effective Fall 2016
Preparation for a minor in Theatre Arts requires a total of 22 credits, including study in each basic category of the discipline: theory/criticism, history, performance, technical crafts, design, and practical application. The student may also study in additional areas of his or her own choosing. All required courses are currently offered in the division's program of study.
Required Courses (10 credits):
THEATRE.102 Introduction to Theatre
THEATRE.108 Theatre Practicum (2 semesters for 1 unit)
THEATRE.112 Fundamentals of Acting
THEATRE.270 Fundamentals of Theatre Design
One of the following (3 credits):
THEATRE.211 Theatre Production
THEATRE.277 Costume Construction
THEATRE.370 Stage Makeup (Prerequisite: THEATRE.270)
One of the following (3 credits):
THEATRE.202 Understanding Plays: Script Analysis
THEATRE.215 Theatre History I
THEATRE.325 Theatre History 2*
THEATRE.416 Modern Theatre*
*Prerequisite for THEATRE.325 & 416 is THEATRE.215 or consent of instructor
Two additional courses from the division’s curriculum (6 credits):
A minimum of 6 credits shall be numbered 300 or above.