Theatre Arts Minor

The Minor in Theatre Arts, offered by the Department of Film and Theatre , provides a background in the theory and practice of the performing arts. The flexibility of the minor allows students to explore various theatrical disciplines, including playwriting, acting, directing, and design/technology.

University Graduation Requirements

To be awarded a minor, at least 12 units of coursework must be completely distinct and separate from the coursework in the major, and coursework for the minor must include a minimum of 6 upper-division units (University Policy S16-4). Minor preparation or support courses do not count toward the 12 distinct units. Of the coursework for the minor, at least 6 units must be completed in residence at SJSU. The minimum aggregate GPA for all coursework required for the minor must be at least 2.0.

Minor Requirements (18 units)

Core Courses (9 units)

TA 11 - Script Analysis 3 unit(s)
TA 191 - Activity Projects in Theatre Production 1-3 unit(s) (3 unit required)

Complete one course:

TA 5 - Acting 3 unit(s) (C1)
TA 55 - Intro to Design for Theatre 3 unit(s) (C1)

Electives (9 units)

Choose a combination of courses that add up to 9 units, 6 of which must be upper division.

TA 5 - Acting 3 unit(s) (C1) (if not taken above)
TA 10 - Theatre Appreciation 3 unit(s) (C1)
TA 13 - Great Comedies for Theatre 3 unit(s) (C2)
TA 17 - Intermediate Acting 3 unit(s)
TA 48 - Voice & Movement for the Actor 3 unit(s) (E)
TA 55 - Intro to Design for Theatre 3 unit(s) (if not taken above) (C1)
TA 64 - Make-up for Performing Arts 3 unit(s)
TA 91 - Scenic Painting & Props 1-3 unit(s) (3 units required)
TA 100W - Writing Workshop: Theatre Arts 3 unit(s) (Z)
TA 103 - Musical Theatre 3 unit(s)
TA 110 - Advanced Acting 3 unit(s)
TA 112 - Rehearsal and Performance 3 unit(s)
TA 113 - Acting and Professional Career Prep 3 unit(s)
TA 116 - Directing 3 unit(s)
TA 117 - Practice in Acting or Directing 1-3 unit(s)
TA 120 - Theatre History 3 unit(s)
TA 121 - Topics in Performance History 3 unit(s)
TA 127 - Contemporary Theatre 3 unit(s) (V)
TA 128 - Introduction to Playwriting 3 unit(s)
TA 129 - Advanced Playwriting 3 unit(s)
TA 131 - Storytelling 3 unit(s)
TA 148 - Voice & Movement for Performance 3 unit(s)
TA 151 - Lighting Design for Performing Arts 3 unit(s)
TA 153 - Costume Design for Performing Arts 3 unit(s)
TA 154 - Scenic Design for Performing Arts 3 unit(s)
TA 158 - Model Making & Drafting Film & Theatre 3 unit(s)
TA 161 - Theatre Design Topics 3 unit(s)
TA 168 - Stage Management 3 unit(s)
TA 170A - Introduction to Acting and Directing for the Camera 3 unit(s)
TA 170B - Advanced Acting and Directing for the Camera 3 unit(s)
TA 191 - Activity Projects in Theatre Production 1-3 unit(s) (3 units required) (All three TA 51 courses must be taken to meet requirement.)
TA 51A - Scenery and Props for the Performing Arts 1 unit(s)
TA 51B - Costume for the Performing Arts 1 unit(s)
TA 51C - Lighting & Sound for the Performing Arts 1 unit(s)

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Theatre Arts Minor

Minor Requirements (18 units)

Core Courses (9 units)

Complete one course:

Electives (9 units)

Total Units Required (18 units)