Theatre Minor
This minor is designed for students who wish to pursue the study of theatre, add theatre as a secondary teaching area, or improve their theatre skills. It is also recommended for students who wish to study in the performing arts, but who plan to major in another field. The Theatre minor consists of a minimum 19 semester hours of Theatre, including 12 upper-level hours. Students who select this minor must consult with the Faculty Advisor to the Theatre Minor prior to completing 6 semester hours of course work listed in the program. The minor plan must be filed with the Academic Advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and certified prior to application for graduation by the Dean of the College in which the major study is awarded.
- Theatre Course Rotation (pdf)
- Scholarship application: click here
- Course Catalog
A copy of the Department of Theatre & Dance Student Handbook may be downloaded here.
Required Courses for the Minor:
- THEA 1351 - Acting I 3 sem. hrs.
- THEA 3311 - Script Analysis 3 sem. hrs.
- THEA 4360 - Stage Direction I 3 sem. hrs
Choose one of the following: 4 hours
- THEA 1100 - Theatre Production Lab I 1 sem. hrs. AND
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THEA 1371 - Costume Construction 3 sem. hrs.
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OR
- THEA 1101 - Theatre Production Lab II 1 sem. hrs. AND
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THEA 2370 - Theatre Stagecraft 3 sem. hrs.
Choose one of the following: 3 hours
- THEA 3370 - History of the Theatre I 3 sem. hrs. OR
- THEA 3371 - History of the Theatre II 3 sem. hrs.
Choose one of the following: 3 hours
- THEA 3300 - Movement for Actors 3 sem. hrs. OR
- THEA 3386 - Playwriting 3 sem. hrs. OR
- THEA 4390 - Topics in Theatre 1-3 sem. hrs.
MAKE-UP KITS
TAMUCC Theatre students are expected to purchase their own make-up kit for THEA 1341 Stage Make-up as well as for theatrical performances in which you are cast. The Ben Nye Crème Make-up Kits costs $60 at www.Norcostco.com When purchasing a kit, you will need to know your TK#. See Rosa Lazaro, by appointment, to determine your TK# prior to purchase. Contact Rosa at rosa.lazaro@tamucc.edu