Any VCU student may declare a minor in theatre with approval from the Department of Theatre. The minor consists of 18 credits, with nine of those at the 300 or 400 level. The department chair or associate chair will consult with each student interested in the minor in theatre about the selection of appropriate courses based on the student’s interests and skills. Students may select from the following courses to meet the requirements of the minor.
Course | Title | Hours |
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THEA 107 | Introduction to Stage Performance | 3 |
THEA 110 | Improvisation | 3 |
THEA 112 | Fundamentals of Theatrical Design | 3 |
THEA 210 | Introduction to Stage Combat | 3 |
THEA 215 | Live Theatre Now | 3 |
THEA 227 | Introduction to Theatrical Makeup | 3 |
THEA 307 | History of the Theatre | 3 |
THEA 308 | History of the Theatre | 3 |
THEA 309 | History of Costumes | 3 |
THEA 310 | History of Costumes | 3 |
THEA 316 | Musical Theatre History | 3 |
THEA 321 | Costume Design Studio I | 3 |
THEA 322 | Costume Design Studio II | 3 |
THEA 329 | Patternmaking for the Theatre | 3 |
THEA 332 | Draping for the Theatre | 3 |
THEA 351 | Rehearsal and Performance | 1-3 |
THEA 365 | Playwriting | 3 |
THEA 385 | Diverse Voices | 3 |