Theatre, Minor
Saint Louis University's theatre minor, offered as part of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts theatre and dance program, creates exceptional learning experiences in classrooms, studios and workshops, as well as through the production of theatrical works.
Students who study theatre at SLU immerse themselves in the dramatic arts. They play lead roles in plays like Macbeth and Godspell. They call the cues for these plays in professional venues. They construct the costumes, program the lights and even design the sets. They direct each other in their original works. They discover the meaning of theatre and performance for the world and find their roles within that meaning.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
THR 1500 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
THR 2510 | Acting I: Fundamentals | 3 |
THR 2520 | Introduction to Technical Production | 3 |
THR 3500 | Playscript Analysis | 3 |
THR 3550 | Theatre Practicum (minors must pass 3 semesters) | 0 |
THR 4515 | History of Theatre and Dance Advanced Studies | 3 |
Theatre Elective Courses | 6 | |
Select 6 credits with the Theatre Minor Elective attribute, such as: | ||
THR 2300 | Global East Asian Performance | |
THR 2500 | Costume Construction | |
THR 2520 | Introduction to Technical Production | |
THR 2530 | Acting II: Rehearsal & Performance | |
THR 2540 | Voice & Diction | |
THR 2560 | Movement for the Theatre | |
THR 2580 | Make-Up for the Stage | |
THR 2700 | Exploring U.S. Diversity in Theatre | |
THR 3510 | Musical Theatre Performance | |
THR 3620 | Stage Management | |
THR 4570 | Advanced Acting: Scene Study | |
THR 4620 | Advanced Acting for the Camera | |
THR 4700 | Directing II | |
Total Credits | 21 |
For incoming students who intend to minor in Theatre:
- For transfer students, no more than nine credits of coursework may be accepted toward the minor requirements.
- An audition or portfolio review/interview with a full-time theatre faculty member is required prior to final articulation of credits toward the minor.
- Theatre credits may be accepted that do not articulate as fulfilling a minor requirement. These credits may be applied as elective credit toward graduation.
- A minimum of two semesters of THR 3550 Theatre Practicum (0 cr) is required to be successfully completed by the transfer applicant.
Continuation Standards
All Theatre major/minor courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher to count for Theatre major/minor requirements and to continue in the major/minor.