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Minor in Theatre and Dance Requirements

Theatre Emphasis

18 Hours Total

 

Required Courses

THEA 253

Stagecraft THEA 280

OR
THEA 280 Introduction to Design
AND

THEA 200

Introduction to Theatre

THEA 170

Fundamentals of Acting

 

Electives

Nine hours from courses 200 or above.  At least six hours from courses numbered 300 or above. To assist students and advisors, we suggest the following guidelines in keeping with the student's expressed interest and career goals.

Acting/Dancing

Following the guidelines above, nine hours of electives from:

THEA 200

Theatre Laboratory

THEA 240

Voice and Diction

THEA 241

Voice Laboratory

THEA 340

Oral Interpretation of Literature

THEA 370

Intermediate Acting

THEA 372

Movement for the Actor

THEA 522

Creative Drama

THEA 526

Children's Theatre

THEA 550

History of Costume

THEA 570

Advanced Acting I

THEA 571

Advanced Acting II

THEA 572

Advanced Makeup (Prereq: THSP 172)

THEA 575

Rehearsal and Performance I

THEA 576

Rehearsal and Performance II

THEA 577

Dance Performance

THEA 578

Play Direction I

THEA 579

Play Direction II

THEA 586

The Articulate Body

THEA 587

Dramatic Performance for Media

Design/Technical

Following the guidelines above, nine hours of electives from:

THEA 220

Technical Theatre

THEA 280

Introduction to Design

THEA 510

Rendering Techniques for Theatre

THEA 531

Theatre Graphics

THEA 550

History of Costume

THEA 552

Stage Costume Construction

THEA 554

Theatre Safety

THEA 555

Scene Painting

THEA 556

Scenic Design

THEA 557

Advance Scenic Design

THEA 572

Advanced Makeup

THEA 582

Costume Design

THEA 588

Stage Lighting Design

THEA 589

Advanced Stage Lighting Design

Theory/History

Following the guidelines above, nine hours of electives from:

THEA 561

Theatre History I

THEA 562

Theatre History II

THEA 567

Dramatic Theory I

THEA 568

Dramatic Theory II

THEA 580

Film History Criticism

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