2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Theatre Minor


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Students in an acting course.

Program Coordinator/Contact

Jim Wood, Program Coordinator
School of Performing Arts
Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center 189N, Box 2830
605-688-5188

Program Information

With a minor in Theatre, students will be able to develop a foundational understanding of production in a number of areas of theatre, engage in collaboration of theatre productions and develop a familiarity with historical and cultural dimensions of theatre.

Course Delivery Format

A wide range of course formats are available in this major including, lectures, laboratory, small group, seminar, interactive and collaborative partnerships.

Student Learning Outcomes


With a minor in Theatre, students will be able to:

  • understand and/or participate in the basic production process in all areas of theatre.
  • demonstrate familiarity with historical and cultural dimensions of theatre.
  • possess an understanding and appreciation of the concept of collaboration required for successful theatrical productions.
  • make informed assessments of quality in theatrical performances and activities communicate effectively relative to the student’s specific area of particular interest and focus, if that is the case for the individual student.
  • understand the expectations and demands of the field, whether in an educational setting or the profession.

Total Required Credits: 18


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