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Theatre Studies - Minor

The Theatre Studies minor acquaints the student with historic and cultural aspects of theatrical performance that have influenced the society in which people live.

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Minor in Theatre Studies

The School of Theatre and Dance offers minors in theatre for students interested in supplementing their major program with studies in theatre. All students pursuing a minor in theatre complete general theatre coursework and select one area of specialization. 

Program Information for Theatre Studies - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe the basic process involved in mounting a theatre production.
  2. Articulate procedures and approaches to differentiate various theatrical styles and techniques.

Admissions for Theatre Studies - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
THEA 11000THE ART OF THE THEATRE (DIVG) (KFA) 2-3
or THEA 11100 MAKING THEATRE: CULTURE AND PRACTICE
THEA 11725FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATRE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:9
DAN 47163
DANCE HISTORY II (WIC)
THEA 11303
THE ART OF ACTING
THEA 31030
GLOBAL THEATRE HISTORIES
THEA 31401
DIRECTING
THEA 41010
THEATRE AND SOCIAL CHANGE
THEA 41026
PLAYWRITING (WIC)
THEA 41115
LGBTQ THEATRE (DIVD)
THEA 41130
THEATRE AND DRAMA IN AMERICA
THEA 41140
AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE HISTORY (WIC)
THEA 41191
VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR: THEATRE HISTORY, LITERATURE AND THEORY
THEA 41620
HISTORY OF PERIOD STYLES FOR THEATRE DESIGNERS (WIC)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:14

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Trumbull Campus

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