Theater Arts Minor

The purpose of the Minor degree in Theatre is to expose the student to a variety of the disciplines within Theatre and to allow for some specialization.

Theater Arts Minor Requirements

Coursework for the minor must be completed with letter grades of mid-C or better. At least 16 credits must be taken at the university. One course in each of the following areas must be included:

  • literature and criticism
  • performance
  • technical theater
  • theater history
Theater arts courses8
Upper-division theater arts courses16
Total Credits24

Approved Courses

Literature and Criticism
TA 271
Introduction to Theater Arts
TA 471
Studies in Theater and Culture: [Topic]
TA 472
Multicultural Theater: [Topic]
TA 490
Theater Capstone: [Topic]
Performance
TA 250
Introduction to Acting
TA 251
Acting Scene Study
TA 252
Acting Auditions
TA 452
Advanced Acting: [Topic]
Technical Theater
TA 210
Introduction to Design
TA 211
Theater Production I
TA 212
Theater Production II
TA 416
Costume Design
TA 418
Costume Pattern Drafting
TA 441
Scene Design: Single Set
TA 467
Lighting for the Stage
TA 445
Advanced Projects in Theater Technology: [Topic]
Theater History
TA 367
History of the Theater I
TA 368
History of the Theater II
TA 369
History of the Theater III
TA 411
Costume History I
TA 412
Costume History II
TA 471
Studies in Theater and Culture: [Topic]