Minor in Theatre
About the Minor
The minor in Theatre consists of two distinct, yet closely integrated components: academics and performance. The intertwining of foundation studies and practical application empowers students to discover and develop their own voice and style in their art.
Program Requirements
| Required Course | ||
| THTR 121 [WI] | Dramatic Analysis | 3.0 |
| Theatre History Requirement | ||
| Select 6.0 credits from any combination of approved 3.0 credit Theatre courses listed below with Historical Perspectives (these include 3.0 credit special topics courses with a historical theater perspective as well) | 6.0 | |
| Theatre History I | ||
| Theatre History II | ||
| Introduction to Musical Theatre | ||
| Contemporary Musical Theatre | ||
| Select 3.0 credits total from any combination of the following 1.0 credit courses: | 3.0 | |
| Introduction to Theater Production Practicum | ||
| Theatre Performance Practicum | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum | ||
| Theatre Management Practicum | ||
| Open Mic Management Practicum | ||
| Theatre Performance Ensemble | ||
| Director's Lab Practicum | ||
| Musical Theatre Cabaret | ||
| NewWorks Festival Performance Practicum | ||
| Advanced Theatre Improvisation Ensemble | ||
| Select 12.0 credits from the following: | 12.0 | |
| Voice and Articulation | ||
| Theatrical Experience | ||
| Philadelphia Theatre Let's Go! | ||
| Improvisation for the Theatre | ||
| Acting: Fundamentals | ||
| Acting: Scene Study | ||
| Sketch Comedy | ||
| Introduction to Musical Theatre | ||
| Contemporary Musical Theatre | ||
| Theatre Production I | ||
| Theatre Production II | ||
| Production Design | ||
| Play Direction | ||
| Lighting Design | ||
| Independent Study in THTR | ||
| Independent Study in THTR | ||
| Independent Study in THTR | ||
| Independent Study in THTR | ||
| Special Topics in Theatre | ||
| Special Topics in Theatre | ||
| Special Topics in Theatre | ||
| Special Topics in Theatre | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
| * | A limit of 3.0 credits of Practicum can be used toward fulfilling the General Electives Requirement. These include THTR 131, THTR 132, THTR 133, THTR 134, THTR 141, THTR 142, THTR 143 THTR 144, and THTR 145. |
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.
