Minor Requirements: Theater
Theater Minor Requirements
The Undergraduate College: Traditional, On Campus
The Undergraduate College Theater program offers a minor that requires 24 credits (8 courses) available with the Major of your choice:
Minor Courses: 12 credits (4 courses).
Minor Elective Courses: 12 credits (4-12 courses). Students must participate in 3 productions (fall or spring plays) earning at least 9 credits total in THE 0211 and THE 0212. Note – these classes can be repeated and can be taken for either 1 or 3 credits.
Under certain conditions, a student may have a minor field designated on their Rosemont transcript. Candidates for the minor must select 21-24 credits above the introductory level in a discipline. These courses are chosen from the Academic Offerings section of the catalog for approved minors. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 in the minor is required. Discuss with your advisor.
Theater Minor Courses (12 Credits)
ENG 0302: Shakespeare
A close and comprehensive study of the artistry and continuing vitality of William Shakespeare through the consideration of his literature, literary celebrity, modern and contemporary interpretations, and marketing through performance and film. Cross-listed as THE-0302.
Offered every other fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
THE 0200: Acting
Prerequisite: None
Studio work on freeing and using the voice, mind, and body for performance. Includes methods and practice in developing speeches, dialogue, and scenes, both scripted and improvised. Texts and scripts vary from classical to modern; the course includes a public workshop performance. May be repeated with permission of instructor as a more advanced acting course. Required for the theater minor Cross-listed with COM-0200.
Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)
THE 0213: Development of Theater and Drama 1 – Classical to 1790
An historical survey of drama and theater from its origins to about 1790. A study of major forms and plays through scripts, videotapes, and lecture-discussion.
Offered as needed fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
THE 0214: Development of Theater and Drama II to 1790 to Avant Garde
Prerequisite: None
An historical survey of drama and theater from about 1790 to contemporary experiments. A study of major forms, theories, and plays through scripts, videotapes, and lecture discussion.
Offered as needed fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
Theater Minor Elective Courses (12 Credits)
*Students must participate in 3 productions (fall or spring plays) earning at least 9 credits total in THE 0211 and THE 0212. Note – these classes can be repeated and can be taken for either 1 or 3 credits.
Choose 3-4* of the Following Courses:
THE 0211: Rehearsal & Staging
Prerequisite: Students must participate in 3 productions (fall or spring plays) earning at least 9 credits total in THE 0211 and THE 0212. Note – these classes can be repeated and can be taken for either 1 or 3 credits.
A course requiring analyzed and graded contributions in acting and/or staging by agreement with the instructor in the semester’s productions. The course may be repeated with permission of instructor.
Offered spring semester. (1 or 3 Credits)
THE 0212: Rehearsal & Production
Prerequisite: Students must participate in 3 productions (fall or spring plays) earning at least 9 credits total in THE 0211 and THE 0212. Note – these classes can be repeated and can be taken for either 1 or 3 credits.
A course requiring significant, analyzed, and graded contributions in the areas of staging and acting in a semester’s production. Scheduled an average of five hours every week for full credit, this course is required for the theater minor, can be repeated with permission of instructor. In order for a student to become involved in any areas of the spring production, such as cast or crew, she needs to register for this course for either one or three credits.
Offered spring semester. (1 or 3 Credits)
Choose 0-1* of the Following Courses:
THE 0100+ Theater Elective
Prerequisite: None
Course description coming soon.
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
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