Program Description

The Theatre minor provides you with the foundations of theatre — including performance, production, and playwriting — and with a deeper understanding of the history of theatre. You will participate in theatre productions and, through a series of knowledge- and skill-building classes and experiences, you will grow in your theatrical abilities and confidence.

Entering and Completing the Minor

In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. Minors are not required except for students in the Professional Studies (BA). SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, including minors, so if you change your mind about a minor or want to include an additional minor, you are able to do so as outlined below.

Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen minor(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a minor within their first two quarters at SPU.

• If this is your first quarter at SPU, request entrance to your minor in Banner by following these instructions.
• If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a minor in this department.
• The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
• To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different minor.
• You must complete the minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the minor.

Theatre Minor

35 Credits Minimum, Including 18 Upper Division (UD)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Requirements
TRE 1340	Acting Fundamentals I	5
TRE 1720	Stagecraft	5
TRE 1931	Production Practicum	2
TRE 2450	Analyzing and Interpreting Theatre	5
TRE 3350	Acting Shakespeare	5
TRE 4911	History of the Theatre I	5
Section Credits Required		27
Upper Division Theatre Electives
Select eight credits of the following:		8
SJC 3382	South Africa: Stages of Protest and Democracy
TRE 3331	Auditioning
TRE 3340	Acting III: Styles
TRE 3360	Actors Lab
TRE 3733	Scenic Design
TRE 3800	Theatre Education
TRE 3930	Performance Practicum
TRE 4760	Playwriting
TRE 4899	Theatre Capstone
TRE 4900	Independent Study in Theatre
TRE 4930	Theatre Practicum
TRE 4932	Dramaturgy Practicum
TRE 4933	Design Practicum
TRE 4934	Directing Practicum
TRE 4943	Theatre Internship
TRE 4950	Special Topics in Theatre
TRE 4951	Special Topics in Theatre
TRE 4961	Senior Project in Theatre
Section Credits Required		8
Total Credits		35