Minor in Theatre Studies

18-20 credit hours required. Not available to Theatre majors.
 
  The Theatre Studies minor gives students an opportunity to pursue  theatre studies while majoring in other disciplines. Students in English Communication, Mathematics, the Sciences and Social Sciences may find this minor an excellent way to augment their other studies.
  
All courses are 3 credits unless noted. Credits are divided as follows:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Required Courses 18-20
DRAM 101Introduction to Performances Studies
DRAM 210Interpretation and Analysis of Plays 
DRAM 235Introduction to Acting 

Two of the following		  
DRAM 205Production Techniques for Dance, Theatre    and Music 
 or
DRAM 206Stagecraft and Production (4 credits)
DRAM 244Stage Management
DRAM 251Foundations of Design for Stage (4 credits) 

One of the following		 
DRAM 312Theatre History I 
DRAM 313Theatre History II 
DRAM 414Contemporary Theatre Topics 
     


      Theatre Studies Minor Policies on Student Grades and Performing
Any student receiving a grade of 1.0 or less for any course offered      through the Department of Theatre and Dance will be ineligible for casting in any student directed or choreographed production during the       semester immediately following the semester in which the failing grade      is issued. Eligibility in faculty directed or choreographed productions      will be left to the discretion of the directing faculty member and the      Department Chair.