Minor in Drama
The drama minor explores theatre and film as culture, ideas, literature, and performance. It provides an opportunity for students to study diverse works of dramatic literature, explore theories, and experientially apply them to artistic practices such as acting, composition, and creative writing. Students examine theatre and film as storytelling that embodies diverse cultures, histories, and traditions with an emphasis on the contemporary experience, and they synthesize the interdisciplinary nature of drama.
Students must complete the following coursework before beginning the minor and follow the regular declaration of minor procedure as outlined in the Registration Guide. This minor is managed by the Liberal Arts Department.
- LENG-111 Writing and Communication
Upon completion of a minor in drama and film, students will:
explore significant works of drama, theatre, and film as literature, history, and culture;
experience ideas, themes, and trends in theatre and film as contemporary art forms;
synthesize knowledge of dramatic structures, histories, productions, and performances;
compose written and oral communications appropriate to theatre and film; and
- apply theory, research, and creative thinking to the making of theatre, film, and performance.
10–12 credits required for the minor (4 courses)
Required course (3 credits):
- LENG-341 Script Analysis (3 credits)
Choose two courses from the following list (6 credits):
- LENG-321 Modern Drama and Film (3 credits)
- LENG-345 20th Century American Drama (3 credits)
- LENG-336 Scriptwriting for Theater, TV, and Film (3 credits)
- LENG-401 Plays in Performance (3 credits)
- LHUM-251 The Language of Film (3 credits)
- LENG-325 Theater Workshop (3 credits)
Choose one additional course from the list above OR one course from the following list (at least 1 credit):