Theatre Arts

Minor in Theatre Arts

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

Required Courses

The program consists of a 28-credit sequence of theatre arts courses designed to provide students with a balanced and diverse theatre experience. The minor follows a sequence of an 11-credit theatre core, a 7-credit dramatic literature core, and 10 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: (11 credits)

  • CFA DR 100 Introduction to Dramatic Literature I
  • CFA DR 101 Introduction to Dramatic Literature II
  • CFA DR 123 Acting and Performance I
  • CFA DR 198 B1 or
    CFA DR 199 B1 Stagecraft I

Dramatic Literature Core: (7 credits)

  • CFA DR 201 Modern Drama I or
    CFA DR 202 Modern Drama II
  • CAS CL 224 Greek Drama in Translation or
    CAS EN 363 Shakespeare I

Performance Electives:

  • CFA DR 115 Speech for the Actor
  • CFA DR 116 Collaborative Theatre Ensemble
  • CFA DR 124 Acting and Performance II
  • CFA DR 134 Movement for Theatre I
  • CFA DR 144 Movement for Theatre II
  • CFA DR 341 Directing I

Design/Production Electives:

  • CFA DR 153 Introduction to Design
  • CFA DR 162 Methods of Construction
  • CFA DR 356 Stage Management
  • CFA DR 456 Theatre Management

Dramatic Literature Electives:

  • CFA DR 405 Dramatic Criticism I
  • CFA DR 406 Dramatic Criticism II
  • CFA DR 407 Dramaturgy
  • CFA DR 408 Contemporary Drama

A grade of C or better must be received in all courses taken toward this minor. No transfer credit may be used to fulfill the program’s residency requirement without departmental approval. Boston University courses not on this list that students would like to petition to count toward the minor must be approved by the department.

For further information, contact the CAS Academic Advising Center, CAS Room 105; or Ilana Brownstein (Theatre Minor Advisor), CFA Room 404B; or by email at ilanamb@bu.edu.