Theatre Arts Minor

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and General Education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

Required Courses

The minor in theatre arts consists of 23-24 units in theatre to include

THEA 100 - The Art of Theatre Units: 3
THEA 120 - Heritage of Storytelling Units: 3
THEA 130 - Acting I Units: 3
THEA 205 - American Musical on Stage and Screen Units: 3
THEA 240 - Theatre Design and Technology I Units: 3
THEA 460A - History of the Theatre Units: 3
or
THEA 460B - History of the Theatre Units: 3 But not both.

Three Units Selected from

THEA 325 - Script Analysis Units: 3
THEA 350 - Musical Theatre Performance I Units: 3
THEA 431 - Workshop in Improvisational Acting Units: 3
THEA 476 - Event Coordination and the Entertainment Industry Units: 3

Two to Three Units Selected from

THEA 315 - Theatre for Young Audiences Units: 3
THEA 335 - Stage Management-Theory Units: 3
THEA 345 - Theatre Marketing and Publicity Units: 3
THEA 355 - Movement for the Theatre I Units: 2
THEA 442A - Practicum in Theatrical Production: Scenery Construction Units: 2
THEA 442B - Practicum in Theatrical Production: Costume Construction Units: 2
THEA 525 - Dramaturgy Units: 3