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 beyond the basic 3-credit course (THA 120) are required to complete the Theatre Arts Minor.

Select one movement courses from the following:

THA 107 - Jazz Dance Credits: 0
THA 109 - Ballet Credits: 0
PED 115 - Juggling Credits: 0
PED 117 - Yoga Credits: 0
PED 137 - Ballroom Dancing I/Beginner Credits: 0
PED 138 - Ballroom Dancing II/Intermediate Credits: 0

As well as:

Two one-credit production labs in two different areas with at least one (THL _P) “preparation” and one (THL _R) “run crew” experience.

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

Elective Courses

The students in this minor take two 300 or 400 level THA electives.

THA 321 - Movement for the Stage Credits: 3
THA 322 - PII The Art of Film Credits: 3
THA 330 - Scene Design Credits: 3
THA 331 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
THA 332 - Costume Design Credits: 3
THA 335 - Scene Painting Credits: 3
THA 340 - Advanced Acting: Styles Credits: 3
THA 353 - PII American Theatre Credits: 3
THA 370 - PII Theatre in England Credits: 3
THA 377 - Playwriting Credits: 3
THA 403 - Special Problems in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 483 - Internship in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 485 - Independent Study Credits: 3
THA 486 - Independent Study Credits: 3