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In the theatre minor, you’ll study movement and voice and theatre in the humanities. You’ll learn about theatre design and technology and get hands-on experience with stage makeup and theatre experience.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Theatre Minor

Required Courses
THTR 110
& 110L		MOVEMENT AND VOICE
and MOVEMENT AND VOICE LAB		3
THTR 303SURVEY OF THEATRE HISTORY5
THTR 338CONCEPTS OF THEATRICAL DESIGN3
Electives10-12
ACTING I
and ACTING I LAB
STAGE MAKE-UP
STAGE COSTUME
and STAGE COSTUME LAB
THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY I
THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY II
CONCEPTS OF THEATRICAL DESIGN
ACTING WORKSHOP: VARIABLE TOPICS
THEATRE EXPERIENCE
DIRECTING I
and DIRECTING I LAB
Total Credits21-23

Sample Courses

THTR 202. THEATRE IN THE HUMANITIES. 5 Credits.

Cross-listed: HUMN 202.
Satisfies: a BACR for humanities and arts.
This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history. Students will survey different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion and viewing and critiquing theatrical performances. Students are introduced to the various elements of the production process.

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THTR 210. ACTING I. 3 Credits.

Pre-requisites: THTR 110. Corequisite: THTR 210L.
An introduction to the actor's creative process using exercises, improvisations and scenes with a special emphasis on the Stanislavski method. Companion course to THTR 210L.

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THTR 226. STAGE MAKE-UP. 1 Credit.

Laboratory covers basic and advanced techniques and principles of straight and character make-up.

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THTR 338. CONCEPTS OF THEATRICAL DESIGN. 3 Credits.

A beginning course in the styles, history, and examples of theatrical scenic design.

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