The Theatre Minor study supports active learning thorough participation in theatre processes and practices. The Theatre Minor also focuses on creativity and communication skills within the dramatic and theatrical arts. It is relevant to other areas of academic study across the University, including Education, Film, Dance, and Voice/Versatile Voice majors.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| Select one of the following theatre-literacy courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Theatre | ||
| Play Analysis | ||
| Multicultural America: | ||
| The Theatrical Experience: | ||
| Select one of the following production/management courses: | 3 | |
| Theatre Production and Design | ||
or THEATRE 275 | Performing Arts Management | |
| Select one of the following performance courses: | 3 | |
| Acting for Non-majors | ||
| Theatre Games | ||
| Theatre and Social Change | ||
| Storytelling: | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 Theatre elective credits 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Students are required to take at least 6 credits at the 300 level or above. Students should work with their Theatre advisor to choose which courses meet individual interests and needs.
Theatre Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THEATRE 100 | Introduction to the Theatre (if not already taken) | 3 |
| THEATRE 101 | Acting for Non-majors (if not already taken) 1 | 3 |
| or THEATRE 110 | Fundamentals of the Actor's Process | |
| THEATRE 111 | Theatre Games (if not already taken) | 3 |
| THEATRE 202 | Theatre Practicum | 1-4 |
| THEATRE 204 | Theatre and Social Change (if not already taken) | 3 |
| THEATRE 213 | Play Analysis (if not already taken) | 3 |
| THEATRE 214 | Stagecraft (with lab) | 4 |
| THEATRE 215 | Properties Production | 3 |
| THEATRE 218 | Computer Modeling and Graphics for Live Performance | 3 |
| THEATRE 224 | Make-Up | 3 |
| THEATRE 225 | Costume Construction | 2 |
| THEATRE 230 | Acting 2: Text and Performance | 3 |
| THEATRE 236 | Theatre Production and Design (if not already taken) | 3 |
| THEATRE 260 | Storytelling: (if not already taken) | 3 |
| THEATRE 275 | Performing Arts Management (if not already taken) | 3 |
| THEATRE 304 | Costume Design | 3 |
| THEATRE 305 | The Theatrical Experience: (if not already taken) | 3 |
| THEATRE 311 | Improvisation | 3 |
| THEATRE 318 | Scene Design | 3 |
| THEATRE 321 | The Theatre: Beginnings Through Realism | 3 |
| THEATRE 322 | The Theatre: Modern and Contemporary Period | 3 |
| THEATRE 324 | Theatre in the Americas: Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 325 | History of Costume | 3 |
| THEATRE 330 | Acting Topics: | 3 |
| THEATRE 337 | Sound Production and Digital Editing for Stage and Studio | 3 |
| THEATRE 338 | Lighting Production | 3 |
| THEATRE 359 | Playwriting | 3 |
| THEATRE 380 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THEATRE 410 | Stage Directing | 3 |
| THEATRE 418 | Lighting Studio | 3 |
| THEATRE 437 | Sound Design and Digital Editing | 3 |
| THEATRE 448 | How to be a Teaching Artist | 3 |
| THEATRE 475 | Rehearsal and Performance: | 2-3 |
| THEATRE 497 | Study Abroad in Theatre | 1-12 |
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Minor cannot include both THEATRE 101 and THEATRE 110.
Advising
Location: Theatre 120
Hours: M–Th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Fri. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed on university holidays)
Contact: 414-229-4763 | Contact Form
Academic advising is an important aspect of long-term academic success. At the Peck School of the Arts, we offer professional advising in the undergraduate disciplines of art, dance, film, music and theatre.
Our advisors provide students with individualized appointments to assist them in areas such as: degree requirements, major options, course selection, campus resources, college success strategies, graduation assessment, academic policies and procedures, and more.
For more information please visit the Peck School of the Arts advising and student services page.