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College of Arts and Sciences

Theatre Arts

Minor Concentration in Theatre Arts

The minor concentration in theatre arts is designed for College of Arts and Sciences students who want a general introduction to theatrical performance, production, design, management, and dramatic literature.

Required Courses

The program consists of a 26-credit sequence of theatre arts courses designed to provide students with a balanced and diverse theatre experience. The minor concentration follows a sequence of a 6-credit theatre core, a 7-credit dramatic literature core, and 13 credits of theatre electives. Students will choose a path of study depending on their own desire to explore the disciplines of performance, dramatic literature, or production/design.

Theatre Core: (6 credits)

CFA DR 100 (Introduction to Dramatic Literature I ) 3 credits

CFA DR 123 (Acting for Non-Majors I) 2 credits

CFA DR 650 A2 (Production) 1 credit

Dramatic Literature Core: (7 credits)

CFA DR 201 or DR 202 (Modern Drama I or II) 3 credits

CAS CL 324 (Greek Drama in Translation)

or CAS EN 363 (Shakespeare I) 4 credits

Performance Electives:

CFA DR 115 (Introduction to Theatre Speech) 2 credits

CFA DR 116 (Theatre Ensemble for Non-Majors) 2 credits

CFA DR 124 (Acting for Non-Majors II) 2 credits

CFA DR 134 (Movement for Theatre) 2 credits

CFA DR 341 (Directing I) 2 credits

Design/Production Electives:

CFA DR 153 or DR 154 (Introduction to Design for Theatre) 2 credits

CFA DR 162 (Methods of Construction) 2 credits

CFA DR 356 (Stage Management) 2 credits

CFA DR 456 (Theatre Management) 2 credits

Dramatic Literature Electives:

CFA DR 101 (Introduction to Dramatic Literature II) 3 credits

CFA DR 407 (Contemporary Drama) 3 credits

CFA DR 409 (Role of the Playwright) 3 credits

A grade of C or better must be received in all courses taken toward this minor concentration. Substitution credit may be used to fulfill the program's residency requirement but requires approval from department. For further information, contact the CAS Academic Advising Center, CAS Room 105; or Assistant Director Paolo Difabio, CFA Room 460 or pdifabio@bu.edu.

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