Drama, Minor
Minor in Drama
Available to non-drama majors only
Overview
The Drama minor provides students with a well-rounded opportunity to obtain preliminary professional exposure to the theatre arts. Courses may involve acting, directing, playwriting, design, production technology and management, and dramatic literature courses. Students also become involved with Drama productions by signing up for Production for Non-Majors, which involves evening crew work on various Drama productions.
Admission Requirements
- Students must apply to enter the program in the office of the Drama Academic Advisor.
- The student must successfully pass one Drama course prior to being considered for minor status.
Additional information about the program and application can be found here.
Curriculum
Required Courses24 units
| Units | ||
| 54-163 | Production for Non Majors (must be taken twice for a total of 12 units) | 12 |
| 54-177 | Foundations of Drama I | 6 |
| 54-281 | Foundations of Drama II | 6 |
Students must meet with the School of Drama Production Manager (PCA 224) for assignments related to Production for Non-Majors.
Elective Courses31 units
The remainder of the minor is fulfilled with Drama courses of the student’s choosing, with approval from the Drama Academic Advisor. For certain courses, students may need instructor permission to register.
Sample Elective Courses not requiring instructor permission:
| 54-187 | Writing the Speculative Play | 9 |
| 54-190 | DW Taught Course: TBA 1 | 9 |
| 54-191 | Acting for Non-Majors | 9 |
| 54-193 | Improv: Acting for Non-Majors | 9 |
| 54-196 | Introduction to Playwriting | 9 |
Sample Elective Courses requiring instructor permission:
| 54-109 | Dramaturgy 1: Approaches to Text | 9 |
| 54-157 | Production Science | 6 |
| 54-169 | Studiocraft: Drafting | 9 |
| 54-171 | Basic Design 1 | 6 |
| 54-184 | Dramaturgy 2: Introduction to Production Dramaturgy | 9 |
| 54-330 | Introduction to Stage Management | 6 |
Additional Drama Courses are available by instructor agreement and may require an audition, interview, or portfolio review. Students should contact the Drama Academic Advisor, to inquire about permission for specific courses in which they are interested.