Minor in Theatre
Explore Your Interest in Theatre
The School of Theatre and Dance offers several minors in theatre for students interested in supplementing their major program with studies in theatre. All students pursuing a minor in theatre complete general theatre coursework and select one area of specialization. Students do course work in acting, script analysis and design and technology and select one of several areas of concentration. Click on the links below for requirements for each of the minors.
Students who wish to minor in theatre must indicate that choice following enrollment at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University.
Areas of Specialization
Theatre Performance Minor
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The Theatre Performance Minor allows students to study the art of acting and relate the study and practice of performance to other disciplines.
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Theatre and Social Change
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Theatre and Social Change minor acquaints the student with historic and cultural aspects of theatrical performance that have influenced the society in which we live.
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Theatre Management
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The theatre management minor provides a background in the processes and techniques employed in production, stage and company management.
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Theatre Sound
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The theatre sound minor provides an understanding of the process and techniques employed in the sound design and its practice.
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Lighting Design and Technology
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The lighting design and technology minor provides an understanding of the process and practice of lighting design and technology.
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Scene Design
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The scene design minor provides an understanding of the process and practice of scene design.
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Scenic Technology
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The scenic technology minor provides an understanding of the processes and techniques employed in various aspects of scenic and properties construction.
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Costume Design and Technology
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The costume design and technology minor provides an understanding of the process and practice of costume design and construction.