Theatre Minor

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Lower Division

And four additional units in the following areas:

Acting (1 unit)

Production/design (1 unit)

Theatre theory/history / criticism (1 unit)

Elective (1 unit) upper division theatre course, pre-approval by Program Director required

Options for acting include:

PERFA 033 - Acting I: Principles of Performance
PERFA 037 - Performance Lab (.25 x 4, for a total of 1.0) [topic varies]
PERFA 133 - Acting II: Characterization and Scene Study

Options for theory/history/criticism include:

Options for production/design include:

PERFA 047 - Technical Theatre/Design Lab (.25) [topic varies]
PERFA 140 - Stage Management (.5)
PERFA 142 - Theatre Production Practicum (.25 x 2 or .5 x 1)
PERFA 147 - Costume Design (.5)
PERFA 148 - Stage Lighting Design (.5)
PERFA 149 - Scenic Design (.5)

Options for the elective include:

PERFA 137-1 - Acting III: Advanced Acting
AND
PERFA 137-2 - Acting III: Advanced Acting Lab
PERFA 152 - Making Theatre: One Act Plays
PERFA 152 counts as an upper division elective only when taken for 1.0 unit
PERFA 162 - Directing for the Stage
PERFA 197 - Special Study
PERFA 198 - Senior Project (special proposal process required)
Any upper division course listed above and not previously taken. In some cases, a Performing Arts course in Music or Dance may be appropriate.

Note

Most upper-division theatre courses are offered in alternate years only. Students must determine, prior to registration for their junior year, in a conference with their theatre advisor, which courses are offered in alternate years so that they will have an opportunity to complete all required courses in a timely manner.