Theatre Arts Minor
This program is available at the following location:
- Corvallis
A minor in Theatre Arts provides students opportunities to explore the world of theatre through a combination of the study of theory, literature, and history combined with hands on practice in a variety of areas such as performance, technical theatre, and design. Theatre minors take a small core of foundational courses and then select from a number of upper and lower-division electives to suit their own areas of interest within the program.
Minor Code: 032
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Implement and coordinate collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and organizational skills in the theatrical process in theory and practice.
- Contribute artistically as a participant in departmental productions.
- Evaluate the multi-faceted nature of the production process and demonstrate comprehension of the variety of artistry and skills that contribute to a finished theatrical production.
- Analyze and critique the social significance and cultural resonances of theatrical endeavor as reflected in theatre history and dramatic literature.
- Illustrate preparation for further professional/academic training through theatre production and scholarship.
Minors are strongly encouraged to participate fully backstage, on stage, and front-of-house.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Core | ||
TA 144 | PLAYREADING (take two times) | 2 |
TA 147 | *INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE | 3 |
TA 244 | SCENE CRAFTS | 3 |
TA 248 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING I | 3 |
TA 344 | PLAYSCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 |
Select 14 additional credits with 12 at upper-division level 1 | 14 | |
Total Credits | 28 |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
- 1
Activity credits (TA 250–TA 350) may not be counted toward the minor
Minor Code: 032