Theatre Minor

Minor - Theatre (Minor)

College of Visual & Perf Arts

Catalog Year: 2016-2017

Degree Specific Credits: 22

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Theatre Minor LD Core

Rule: Must complete the following subcategories.

Minimum Required Grade: C-
7 Total Credits Required

Shop Experience

Rule: Select 1 of 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/props, costumes, and/or lighting under supervision. Most assignments involve very basic construction techniques and/or maintenance duties found in professional shop. Involves minimum of two 4-hour labs a week.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C 3 Total Credits Required

Introductory/Foundational Experience

Rule: Select 1 of 4 options.

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Show Description THTR 101L - Introduction to Theatre
Offered autumn and spring. The various elements of play production and dance. The basic artistic principles underlying dance, theatre and all of the arts.
 3 Credits
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 113A - Intro to Voice Acting
An introduction to the skills and techniques required of the actor's voice to be effective in communication with others online, onstage, and in the world.
 3 Credits
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
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

Production Experience

Rule: Select 1 of 2 options.

Note: For 395, registration based on casting for Theatre & Dance productions.

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Show Description THTR 103 - Introd to House Management
(R-3) Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the skills and experience of the front-of-house staff for a theatrical production.
 1 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 395 - Practicum
(R-18) Offered autumn and spring. Service learning experience in theatre in a setting compatible with the student’s major and interests.
 1 To 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 1 Total Credits Required

Theatre Minor Theory/Literature/History Experience

Rule: Select 1 of 4 options.

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Show Description THTR 202 - Stagecraft I
Offered autumn. Fundamental theories and hands-on application in the areas of costuming, lighting, scenery, and properties.
 3 Credits
Show Description THTR 235L - Dramatic Literature
Offered autumn and spring. The study of representative texts in dramatic literature as a foundation for play analysis.
 3 Credits
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
Show Description THTR 331Y - Theatre History II
Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 330H or theatre minor. Continuation of 330H. The many and varied periods since the 19th century as reflected in the theatre of the times in America and Europe.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

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

Rule: 12-credit minimum: 8 credits must be UD.

Note: An advisor in Theatre & Dance must be consulted for guidelines regarding one's specific focus. Dance, Media Arts, or Music courses may count toward these required electives with approval from advisor.

Minimum Required Grade: C-
12 Total Credits Required