Program Overview
The Minor in Theatre provides an opportunity for students majoring in another area of study to develop their theatre skills and knowledge about the field. Coursework includes acting and stagecraft, as well as courses designed to provide an overview of theatre as a discipline and field. Students wishing to pursue the Theatre minor and have it listed on their transcript must proceed as follows:
- Schedule and complete an interview/audition for acceptance into the program.
- Complete the Minor Program sequence.
- Request the Registrar, during the senior year of study, to certify on official Montclair State records the completion of the minor program of study.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| THTR 100 | Introduction to the Theatrical Medium | 3 |
| THTR 105 | Acting I | 3 |
| Production/Performance Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Production Stagecraft | ||
| Production Operations | ||
| Production Costumes | ||
| Performance Production I | ||
| Performance: Production II | ||
| Performance: Production III | ||
| Selected Courses | ||
| THTR 210 | Theatre History: Early World | 3 |
| or THTR 211 | Theater History: Modern World | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 6-9 credits from the following: | 6-9 | |
| Acting II - B.A | ||
| Introduction to Technical Theatre | ||
| Theatre History: Early World | ||
| Theater History: Modern World | ||
| Play Direction I | ||
| The following may be taken for a total of 3 credits: | 3 | |
| Production Stagecraft | ||
| Production Operations | ||
| Production Costumes | ||
| Performance Production I | ||
| Performance: Production II | ||
| Performance: Production III | ||
| Total Credits | 19 | |