Drama Minor

As a drama minor, you will undertake an academically rigorous course of study with a strong grounding in theater history, dramatic literature, performance studies, and dramatic theory.

sample courses:

Introduction to Theater Production

An introductory study of the major elements involved with mounting a theatrical production. Topics range from scenic, costume, and lighting design to production organization, management and procedures. Students are required to serve as a crew member on one departmental production and attend various events offered by both the OVATIONS series and the Performing Arts Department.

Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting

This course is designed for students who have always wanted to take a course in acting for the stage, and for those who may have participated in theatre in high school and now want to develop a more systematic approach. By providing an awareness and appreciation of acting, students are introduced to the process of making theatre by doing. Students learn the discipline of acting htrough movement, vocal exercises, scene work, monologues, and improvisational games. The course encourages student to develop creativity through dynamic theatrical experience. In turn, students discover that acting is immensely rewarding for personal development, and has many useful crossover tools to our daily professional work including the building of self confidnece, improving public speaking abilities, the development of stronger collaborative skills, and the ability to tap into one's creative self.