Semester Hours: 18

The theater minor allows students from all majors to gain experience in many areas of theater. Engaging in these courses provides opportunities for students to enhance their creative expression as they foster community and contribute to the intellectual life of EMU through public performances.

Required Courses (12 SH)

• THR 100 Acting for Stage and Screen - 2 
• THR 200 Survey of World Theater History - 2 
• Choose 8 SH from the following:
  • THR 210 Technical Theater - 2 
  • THR 230-235 Topics in Theater - 2 
  • THR 300 Directing for the Theater - 2 
  • THR 360 Playwriting - 2 
  • *THR 361 Screenwriting - 2 

Practica (6 SH)
Choose from two or more of the following areas of practical learning through participation in theater productions:

• THR 281 Acting Practicum - 1-3 
• THR 350 Technical Theater - 1-3 
• THR 351 Stage Management - 1-3 
• THR 352 Assistant Directing - 1-3 
• THR 353 Dramaturgy - 1-3 

* indicates the course is offered in alternate years