Minor in Drama
The general Drama minor provides students with a well-rounded opportunity to obtain preliminary professional exposure to the theatre arts. Courses may involve acting, directing, playwriting, design and a series of related Theatre History courses. Students also become involved with Drama productions by signing up for Production for Non-Majors, which involves evening crew work on various Drama productions.
Admission Requirements
1. Students must apply to enter the program in the office of the Drama Academic Coordinator, PCA 223.
2. The student must successfully pass one Drama course prior to being considered for minor status.
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Required Courses: 25 units
54-163/4 Production for Non-Majors (6 + 6 units)
54-177 Foundations of Drama I (6 units)
54-178 Foundations of Drama II (6 units)
54-175/6 Conservatory Hour (1 unit) (only one semester required)
Students must meet with the School of Drama Production Manager (PCA 224) for assignments related to Production for Non-Majors.
Elective Courses: 30 units
The remainder of the minor is fulfilled with Drama courses of the student’s choosing, with approval from the Academic Coordinator of the School of Drama. For certain courses, students may need instructor permission to register.
Elective Courses not requiring instructor permission:
54-187/8 Introduction to Playwriting (9 units)
54-189/90 Advanced Playwriting (9 units)
54-191/2 Acting for Non-Majors (9 units)
54-193/4 Intro to Screenwriting (9 units)
54-195/6 Advanced Screenwriting (9 units)
Selected Elective Courses requiring instructor permission:
54-109 Dramaturgy I (9 units)
54-121 Directing I (9 units)
54-157 Basic PTM (6 units)
54-169 Studiocraft I (6 units)
54-171 Basic Design (6 units)
54-330 Intro to Stage Management (6 units)
Additional Drama courses are available by instructor agreement and may require an audition, interview, or portfolio review. Students should contact the Drama Academic Coordinator to inquire about permission for specific courses in which they are interested.
Minimum units required: 55
Questions about the Minor Program? Please contact:
Voice: (412) 268-1581
Fax: (412) 621-0281
e-mail:jenc@andrew.cmu.edu
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