The Dramatic Arts Minor offers students opportunities to explore their interests in theatre and performance from a variety of perspectives. Whether you wish to gain hands-on experience in theatrical production through onstage or backstage work alongside professional artists, develop practical skills and knowledge applicable to careers in fields such as education and social work, or become a more informed and engaged audience member with a deeper appreciation of theatre and performance, the minor provides a wide range of pathways to support your goals.
Courses include theatre history and literature, studio practice, and hands-on experiences in design, performance, puppetry, and stage management through theatrical productions. Students can tailor the minor to their individual interests, creative aspirations, and career goals.
Students wishing to complete this minor must fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 18 credits in DRAM courses.
- Complete at least one run crew assignment by taking DRAM 1216, DRAM 1217, DRAM 1218, or DRAM 1282.
- At least 9 of these credits must be at the 2000 level or above.
The remainder of the minor must be selected from the following list:
The courses listed below may be used to fulfill the minor requirements. Some courses may require instructor approval or have prerequisites. Please refer to the University course catalog for detailed course descriptions and requirements.
DRAM 1216 Theatre Production: Lighting and Sound
DRAM 1217 Theatre Production: Costumes and Makeup
DRAM 1218 Theatre Production: Stagecraft.
DRAM 1282 Practicum in Dramatic Arts
DRAM 1101 Introduction to the Theatre
DRAM 1201 Drafting for the Theatre
DRAM 1202 Computer Drafting for the Theatre
DRAM 1207 Design Fundamentals
DRAM 1209 Drawing and Painting Techniques for the Theatre
DRAM 1216 Theatre Production: Lighting and Sound
DRAM 1217 Theatre Production: Costumes and Makeup
DRAM 1218 Theatre Production: Stagecraft
DRAM 1501 Introduction to World Puppetry
DRAM 1710 Exploration of Acting
DRAM 1711 Introduction to Acting and Directing Practices
DRAM 2130 Histories of Drama and Performance I
DRAM 2131 Histories of Drama and Performance II
DRAM 2134 Honors Core: Sports as Performance
DRAM 2135 History of Popular Theatre and Live Entertainment
DRAM 2136 Asian Theatre and Performance
DRAM 2137 Asian American Theatre and Performance
DRAM 2138 Islam on Stage
DRAM 2141 Script and Performance Analysis
DRAM 2150 Devising Theatre for Social Justice I
DRAM/HEJS/HRTS 2203 The Holocaust in Print, Theater, and Film
DRAM 2711 Introduction to Directing
DRAM 2902 Vocal Performance Techniques
DRAM 3100 Dramatic Arts: The Practice and the Profession
DRAM 3103 Stage Management for the Theatre
DRAM 3121 Advertising, Publicity, and Promotion in the Dramatic Arts
DRAM 3130 Women in Theatre: Gender Identity and Expression on the Stage
DRAM 3131 Black Theatre
DRAM 3132 African-American Women Playwrights, 1900 to the present
DRAM 3133 Latina/o Theatre
DRAM 3138 Contemporary Theatre and Performance
DRAM 3139 Theatre and Human Rights
DRAM 3141/3141W Playwriting
DRAM 3142 Dramaturgy I
DRAM 3145 Film Writing
DRAM 3182 Practicum in Dramatic Arts
DRAM 3199 Independent Study
DRAM 3201 Scene Construction
DRAM 3202 Rigging
DRAM 3219 Sound Technology and Production Audio
DRAM 3220 Sound for the Theatre
DRAM 3301 Scene Design
DRAM 3302 Scene Design
DRAM 3320 Scenic Painting Techniques
DRAM 3401 Costume History
DRAM 3402 Costume Design
DRAM 3420 Wearable Electronics and Interactive Objects
DRAM 3501 Lighting for the Theatre
DRAM 3502 Lighting for the Theatre
DRAM 3601 Mask Theatre
DRAM 3602 Paper Sculpture
DRAM 3603 Rod Puppetry
DRAM 3605 Shadow Theatre
DRAM 3607 Materials Techniques
DRAM 3608 Hand Puppetry
DRAM 3609 UV/Czech Black Theatre
DRAM 3610 Movement-Based Performance for the Puppet Theatre I
DRAM 3611 Trends in the Contemporary Puppet Theatre
DRAM 3612 Plays for Puppet Theatre
DRAM 3615 Object Theatre
DRAM 3721 Performance Techniques
DRAM 3995 Special Topics in Dramatic Arts
DRAM 3998 Variable Topics in Dramatic Arts
DRAM 4122 Theatre Management
DRAM 4135/4135W Advanced Topics in Theatre and Performance
For More Information:
Please refer to our Dramatic Arts Catalog or contact Dramatic Arts minor advisor Susan Tolis