Theatre and Dance, Acting Performance Minor

Learning Outcomes

1. Core Knowledge: Students will demonstrate competency in the basic vocabulary, methods, and tradition of acting as a field.
2. Methods/Styles: Students will develop familiarity with a wide range of methods, styles, and approaches to acting.
3. Production Experience: Students will develop familiarity with the scope and process of being an actor in a rehearsal process.
4. Communication Skills: Students will learn proper rehearsal communication and collaboration skills.

Rationale:

To provide an opportunity for students to Minor in Acting Performance, with 6 credit hours required, and a menu of options for maximum flexibility in reaching the 18-21 hour minor requirement. This minor provides options for students only involved with Theatre training while pursuing other majors or concentrations within the Department.

Required: 6 Credits

• THEA 1100  - Acting I Credits: 3

• OR

Electives: 12-15 Credits

Choose from:

• THEA 1300  - Musical Theatre Workshop: Voice and Acting Credits: 2
• THEA 2135  - Movement for Actors I Credits: 2
• THEA 3910  - 20th Century Theatre Diversity Credits: 3
• THEA 4710  - Acting IV Credits: 3
• THEA 4730  - Movement for Actors II Credits: 2

Optional: Maximum of 2 Credit Hours of Dance

Total Credit Hours: 18-21