Degree Requirements for the Minor in Theater Studies

Students choosing to minor in theater studies are responsible for designing a cohesive area of study in consultation with a member of the department faculty. The minor in theater studies is 20 credit hours. Each course is four credit hours, unless otherwise indicated.

Required Courses:

• TFMS 130: Idea into Performance
• TFMS 200: Theater in History or TFMS 300: Modern Theater

Additional 12 Credit Hours

An additional 12 credit hours chosen from the following course offerings in the theater studies focus area. Four credit hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. Students may include a maximum of four credit hours of TFMS 290/490: Practicum.

• TFMS 170: Stagecraft
• TFMS 171: Elements of Design
• TFMS 200: Theater in History
• TFMS 230: Acting I
• TFMS 250: Movement I
• TFMS 290: Practicum (1-2 credit hours)
• TFMS 300: Modern Theater
• TFMS 340: Directing for the Stage
• TFMS 350: Movement II
• TFMS 374: Lighting Design
• TFMS 375: Costume Design for Stage and Screen
• TFMS 376: Scenic Design for Stage and Screen
• TFMS 490: Practicum (1-2 credit hours)
• TFMS 493/494: St. Mary’s Project (a theater studies- or production-related project)