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Theatre Arts Minor
Definition of the Minor
To provide a basic understanding of theatre. A minimum of 9 units must be upper division for a minimum total of 20 units.
Required Courses
| Core Courses | |
|---|---|
| T AR 100 Acting for the General College Student | 3 units |
| T AR 103 Theatre Appreciation | 3 units |
| T AR 111 & 113 Stagecraft & Stagecraft Crew OR T AR 116 & 118 Costume Construction & Costume Crew | 4 units |
| Total | 10 units |
To complete the 18 unit minor, select from the following courses:
Note: Any substitutions or transfer courses must be approved by the school undergraduate-coordinating advisor. These courses cannot be used for general education (Arts) and the minor. (P.I. means Permission of Instructor needed to enroll in the class)
| T AR 145 Principles of Dramatic Structure | 3 units |
| T AR 220 & 222 Stage Lighting (& Stage Lighting Crew optional) | 4 units |
| T AR 224 Technical Theatre and Graphics (P.I.) | 3 units |
| T AR 225 Scene Design I (pre-req 224) (P.I.) | 3 units |
| T AR 262 Improvisation | 3 units |
| T AR 297A Theatrical Production (P.I.) | 1-2 units |
| T AR 319 Sound for the Theatre | 3 units |
| T AR 363 Dramaturgy (pre-req 145 & 1 Th. Hist.course) (P.I.) | 3 units |
| T AR 401 Advanced Construction Techniques (P.I.) | 3 units |
| T AR 419 Sound Design (pre-req 319) | 3 units |
| T AR 420 Advanced Lighting Design I (pre-req 220) | 3 units |
| T AR 423 Scene Painting (P.I.) | 3 units |
| T AR 427 Advanced Stage Costume Construction I (P.I.) | 3 units |
| T AR 428 Advanced Stage Costume Construction II (P.I.) | 3 units |
| T AR 430 Stage Management (P.I.) | 3 units |
| T AR 431 Audience Development | 3 units |
| T AR 432 Theatre Management | 3 units |
| T AR 448A Period Styles, Architecture & Decor (P.I.) | 3 units |
| T AR 448B Period Styles, Costume (P.I.) | 3 units |
| T AR 462 Collaborative Play Development(audition only) | 3 units |
| T AR 497A-F, M Workshop or Production Credit | 1-3 units |
Definition of a Minor: To provide a basic understanding of theatre. A minimum of 9 units must be upper division (300/400) level for a minimum of 20 units.
Comments: Students should consult with the School of Theatre Arts advisor for entrance into courses and requirements of each course.
