Theatre Arts - Minor

A minor in Theatre Arts is available to students in other majors with an interest in Theatre Arts. It could be particularly important for potential teachers.

Required Courses

A total of 20 credits are required to complete the Theatre Arts Minor.

Core Courses

THA.Q 120 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THA 120L - Introduction to Theatre Lab Credits: 0
THA 140 - Acting I: Fundamentals Credits: 3
THA 150 - Technical Theatre I Credits: 3
THA 150L - Technical Theatre I Lab Credits: 0
THA 275 - History of the Theatre I Credits: 3 or
THA 276 - History of the Theatre II
Credits: 3 or
THA 351 - Play Analysis
Credits: 3

Movement and Dance Courses

Select one movement or dance course from the following:

DAN 101 - Dance Conditioning and Injury Prevention Credits: 2
DAN 205 - Ballet Barre and Conditioning Credits: 1
DAN 305 - Open Ballet II Credits: 2
DAN 208 - Ballet I Technique Credits: 3
DAN 308 - Ballet II Technique Credits: 3
DAN 209 - Tap I Technique Credits: 2
DAN 309 - Tap II Technique Credits: 2
DAN 211 - Jazz Dance I Credits: 2
DAN 311 - Jazz Dance II Technique Credits: 2
DAN 212 - Introduction to Modern Dance Credits: 3
DAN 312 - Modern II Dance Technique Credits: 3
DAN 213 - Special Topics in Contemporary Dance Technique Credits: 2
DAN 307 - Hip Hop - Exploring Vernacular Street Dance Credits: 2
MTHA 113 - Musical Theatre Dance I Credits: 1
MTHA 213 - Musical Theatre Dance II Credits: 1
MTHA 313 - Musical Theatre Dance III Credits: 1

Production Labs

Take two one-credit production labs in two different areas.

Elective Courses

The students in this minor take two THA electives at the 200 level or above.

Note: Any course taken as a requirement may not also be counted as an elective.