Theatre Minor

Minor - Theatre (Minor)

College of Visual & Perf Arts

Catalog Year: 2014-2015

Degree Specific Credits: 29

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Theatre Minor LD Core

Rule: Must complete the following subcategories

13 Total Credits Required

Required Courses

Rule: All courses are required

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Show Description THTR 102A - Introduction to Theatre Design
Offered autumn. Basic understanding of the principles of design for the theatre and television, including the production elements of scenery, costumes and lighting.
 3 Credits
Show Description THTR 106A - Theat Prod I:Run Crew
(R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Operation and running a show backstage on a scenery, costume, or prop crew for a major school production.
 1 Credits
Show Description THTR 206 - Theat Prod II: Run Crew
(R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 106A. Operation and running a show backstage, as in scenery, costumes, or props for a major school production.
 1 Credits
Show Description THTR 235L - Dramatic Literature
Offered spring. The study of representative texts in dramatic literature as a foundation for play analysis.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 8 Total Credits Required

Shop Experience

Rule: Select 1 of the 6 different sections

Note: Section 01: Scene Shop on MW; Section 02: Costume Shop on MW; Section 03: Light Shop on MW; Section 04: Scene Shop on TR; Section 05: Costume Shop on TR; Section 06: Light Shop on TR.

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Show Description THTR 107A - Theat Prod I:Constr Crew
(R-9) Offered autumn and spring. The construction and completion of scenery, costumes and props under supervision. Most assignments involve very basic construction techniques. Involves two 4-hour labs a week.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C 3 Total Credits Required

Acting Experience

Rule: Select 1 of the 2 options

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Show Description THTR 120A - Introduction to Acting I
Offered every term. An introduction to the skills and techniques required of the actor to be effective in communication with others on stage and off stage.
 3 Credits
Show Description THTR 220 - Acting I
Offered autumn. Intensive development of basic acting skills through psycho-physical technique: dramatic action, image-making and improvisation.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

Stagecraft Experience

Rule: Select 1 of the 2 options

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Show Description THTR 202 - Stagecraft I: Lightng/Costumes
Offered autumn. Fundamental theories and hands-on application in the areas of costuming, lighting, and sound.
 3 Credits
Show Description THTR 203 - Stagecraft II: Scenery & Props
Offered spring. Fundamental theories and hands-on application in the areas of scenery, properties, and rigging.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

Theatre Minor UD Core

Rule: Course required

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Show Description THTR 330H - Theatre History I
Offered autumn. Prereq., WRIT 101 (or higher) or equivalent, or consent of instr. A survey of the major developments of the theatre from primitive beginnings to the 19th century, including various cultures and their representative plays and performances throughout the world.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

Theatre Minor Focused Area (acting, costumes, literature/history, scenery, etc.)

Note: An advisor in Theatre & Dance must be consulted for guidelines regarding one's specific focus.

Minimum Required Grade: C-
9 Total Credits Required