Theatre Minor
The Minor in Theatre cultivates foundational knowledge in theatrical literature, performance, design, and technology, with room for at least three elective courses for advanced exploration or specific topics.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Course | ||
| THTR 203 | Dramatic & Theatrical Process | 3 |
| or THTR 100 | Intro to Theatre Experience | |
| Studio Courses | ||
| THTR 252 | Theatrical Design I | 3 |
| THTR 261 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| Practicum | 3 | |
| Practicum: Costumes | ||
| Practicum: Electrics | ||
| Theatre Practicum: Production Staff | ||
| Theatre Practicum: Running Crew | ||
| Practicum: Scenic | ||
| Electives | ||
| Theatre Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Electives List
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 204 | Playwriting | 3 |
| THTR 227 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THTR 324M | Applied Management | 1-3 |
| THTR 327 | Theatre Operation | 3 |
| THTR 241 | Voice & Diction for Stage I | 3 |
| THTR 344 | Dialects for the Stage | 3 |
| THTR 331 | Movement: Theories & Technique I | 3 |
| THTR 267 | Acting Theories &Techniques II | 3 |
| THTR 368 | Acting Theories and Techniques III | 3 |
| THTR 369 | Acting Theories and Techniques IV | 3 |
| THTR 377 | Audition Seminar | 3 |
| THTR 142 | Class Voice for Beginners | 3 |
| THTR 323 | Rehearsal & Performance | 1-12 |
| THTR 352 | Theatrical Design II | 3 |
| THTR 353 | Theatrical Design III | 3 |
| THTR 324D | Applied Design | 1-3 |
| THTR 300 | Design Technology: Special Effects, Sound Engineer | 3 |
| THTR 329 | Make-up and Mask Design | 3 |
| THTR 345 | Drafting for the Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 346 | Scenic Art: Color Elevation to Scene Painting | 3 |
| THTR 354 | Storytelling Design: Puppetry, Properties and Toy | 3 |
| THTR 348 | Creative Dramatics | 3 |
| THTR 364 | Theatre History and Literature I | 3 |
| THTR 365 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| THTR 366 | Theatre History and Literature III | 3 |
| THTR 367 | Theatre History and Literature IV | 3 |
| THTR 375 | Play Direction: Theater Capstone | 3 |
| THTR 336 | Stage Combat for Actors | 3 |
| THTR 305 | Theatre Workshop: Special Topics | 3 |
| THTR 335 | London Theatre Experience | 3 |
| THTR 341 | Studies in Dramatic Form | 3 |
| THTR 394 | Internship in Theatre | 1-6 |
| THTR 395 | Seminar in Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 396 | Seminar in Theatre II | 3 |
| THTR 397 | Fieldwork in Chicago - Theatre | 1-6 |
| THTR 399 | Independent Study | 3 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 100 or THTR 203 |
Intro to Theatre Experience or Dramatic & Theatrical Process |
3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THTR 261 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THTR 321R | Theatre Practicum: Running Crew | 1 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| THTR 252 | Theatrical Design I | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Practicum: Costumes | ||
| Practicum: Electrics | ||
| Practicum: Scenic | ||
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Residency Requirement
Transfer students minoring in theatre are required to complete a minimum of 11 credit hours of theatre minor requirements at Loyola.
Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Minor in Theatre will:
- Develop an understanding of dramatic and structural composition
- Demonstrate how set, costumes, and lighting are used as tools for expression
- Analyze a play with character in mind, develop relationships with fellow actors on stage, and play clear and effective character objectives
- Gain hands-on production experience