Program: Theatre Minor - South Dakota State University

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

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.

Requirements for Theatre Minor: 18 Credits

THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
THEA 241 - Stagecraft (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 243 - Make-Up (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 351 - Directing (COM) Credits: 3

Select from the following

Select three credits from the following. Credits: 3

THEA 135 - Theatre Activities - Acting Credits: 1
THEA 145 - Theatre Activities - Technical Credits: 1
THEA 240 - Stage Costuming (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 250 - Play Analysis (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 325 - Playwriting Credits: 3
THEA 333 - Intermediate Acting Credits: 3
THEA 336 - Theatre Activities - Acting Credits: 1
THEA 340 - Stage Combat Credits: 3
THEA 346 - Theatre Activities - Technical Credits: 1
THEA 361 - Literature and History of the Theatre I (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 364 - Literature and History of the Theatre II (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 375 - Theatre Arts Management Credits: 3
THEA 441 - Scene Design (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 443 - Costume Design (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 445 - Lighting (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 447 - Sound Design for the Performing Arts Credits: 3
THEA 451 - Advanced Directing (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 452 - Stage Management (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 455 - Advanced Acting (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 470 - Portfolio and Resume Building Credits: 3
THEA 480 - Summer Theatre (COM) Credits: 1-5
THEA 492 - Topics (COM) Credits: 1-5 (3 credits required)

Theatre Minor

Program Coordinator/Contact

Program Information

Course Delivery Format

Requirements for Theatre Minor: 18 Credits

Select from the following

Total Required Credits: 18