Minor in Theatre
Overview
A minor in theatre requires the completion of 22 credits, including 10 credits of core requirements and 12 credits of electives in specified communication and music courses.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Admission Requirements
All students seeking a Theatre Minor must demonstrate theatrical background and the strengths in performance and/or composition necessary for successful completion of the stated curriculum. Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Conservatory as a Theatre Minor. A student will be admitted to the Conservatory of Music after:
- Meeting requirements for University admission.
- Completing a Conservatory application with the required number of references.
- Completing a Conservatory audition.
Curriculum Requirements
A minor in Theatre requires completion of 22 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| THTR 109 | Production Practicum | 1 |
| THTR 209 | Production Practicum II | 1 |
| THTR 250 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 264 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THTR 309 | Production Practicum III | 1 |
| THTR 409 | Production Practicum IV | 1 |
| Select 12 credits from the following, 8 of which must be upper-division: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Piano | ||
| Voice Class | ||
| Musicianship I | ||
| Voice and Speech for the Actor | ||
| Introduction to Acting | ||
| Makeup for Stage and Screen | ||
| Topics in Theatre | ||
| Costume Study and Construction | ||
| Intro to Technical Theatre | ||
| Dance for Musical Theatre | ||
| Lighting and Sound for Theatre | ||
| Intermediate Acting | ||
| Stage Managing and Directing Theatre | ||
| Dramatic Theory and Criticism | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Playwriting for Performance | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Advanced Acting Workshop | ||
| London Theatre Study Tour | ||
| Total Credits | 22 | |