Theatre Arts Minor
The Theatre Arts minor challenges students to understand the basics of how theatre is created and how it functions in contemporary society in hopes of creating more enlightened avocational participants, audience members, and patrons.
Upon completion of the Theatre Arts minor, students should be knowledgeable about theatrical performance and production, and be able to communicate their understanding and appreciation for theatre through writing.
Minor Requirements
Select one of the following: 4 sh
| DTS1101 | Introduction to Theatre | 4 sh |
| DTS1001 | Drama, Theatre and Theory | 4 sh |
Select one of the following: 4sh
Required course: 4 sh
| TDT2150 | Technical Production in Theatre | 4 sh |
Electives from selected ACT, DTS, TDT, or ENG courses: 8 sh
Electives must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Course may require prerequisites or the instructor's approval.
| ACT3320 | Acting IV: Special Topics | 2-4 sh |
| ACT3321 | Acting for the Camera | 4 sh |
| ACT3331 | Playscript Analysis | 4 sh |
| ACT3332 | Play Direction | 4 sh |
| ACT3363 | Winterstock Theatre | 4 sh |
| DTS3100 | Special Topics | 4 sh |
| DTS3330 | Playwriting | 4 sh |
| DTS3600 | Topics in Theatre History | 4 sh |
| DTS3610 | Race on the American Stage | 4 sh |
| DTS3620 | Class, Power, and Revolution in World Theatre | 4 sh |
| DTS3630 | Drag and Gender in World Theatre | 4 sh |
| ENG3600 | Postmodernism: Printer, Stoppard, Churchill | 4 sh |
| ENG3610 | Psychoanalytical Theory: Albee O'Neill | 4 sh |
| ENG3620 | Race Theory: Wilson, Parks, Lee | 4 sh |
| ENG3630 | Cultural Materialism: Baker & Chekhov | 4 sh |
| TDT3100 | Advanced Projects in Theatre | 2-4 sh |
| TDT3250 | Stage Management | 4 sh |
| TDT3300 | Lighting Design and Stage Electrics | 4 sh |
| TDT3400 | Sound Designs for Live Events | 4 sh |
| TDT3305 | Lighting Design for Dance | 4 sh |
| TDT3500 | Costume Design | 4 sh |
| TDT3505 | Costume Design for Dance | 4 sh |
| TDT3600 | Scenic Design | 4 sh |
| TDT3650 | Scenic Painting | 4 sh |
Total Credit Hours: 20
Program Outcomes
· Have a basic understanding of how theatrical performances are created.
· Have basic competency in technical theatre practice.
· Have a basic understanding and appreciation for the working methods of the actor.
· Have a basic knowledge of a variety of theatrical styles and genres of dramatic literature.
· Understand and communicate the importance and significance of theatrical performances through writing.
· Have intermediate understanding of individual aspects of the art form.