Minor - Theatre | Cal State LA

The Minor in Theatre allows students to pursue courses in Theatre along with the courses in their major plan of study. At 23 units, the Minor is a perfect accompaniment for may majors across the University. The elective choices (12 units) allow students to tailor their program. Students can choose course from across the department's offerings, or choose to specialize in one area specifically.

>>>Theatre Minor Program Sheet

>>>Theatre Minor Catalog Page

The Theatre Minor is designed for students interested in expanding their knowledge of theatre. Coursework allows the student the flexibility of exploring both the Performance and Design & Production areas of the Theatre program.

Requirements for the Minor (23 Units)

Required Lower Division Courses (9 Units)

TA 1410 - Acting I (3)
TA 1500 - Theatre Analysis (3)
And choose one course along with the appropriate lab from:
TA 1310 - Stagecraft: Scenery and Properties (2)
TA 1301 - Stagecraft Support Lab (1)
or
TA 1320 - Introduction to Lighting (2)
TA 1302 - Lighting Support Lab (1)
or
TA 1330 - Introduction to Costumes (2)
TA 1303 - Costume Support Lab (1)

Required Upper Division Participation Course (2 Units)

Choose one course from:

TA 3000 - Production Participation (1-2)
TA 4100 - Performance Participation (1-2)

Electives (12 Units)

A minimum of 9 units must be taken in upper division TA courses.

Students should consult with an adviser.

TA 1301 - Stagecraft Support Lab (1)
TA 1302 - Lighting Support Lab (1)
TA 1303 - Costume Support Lab (1)
TA 1304 - Audio Support Lab (1)
TA 1310 - Stagecraft: Scenery and Properties (2)
TA 1320 - Introduction to Lighting (2)
TA 1330 - Introduction to Costumes (2)
TA 1340 - Introduction to Sound (2)
TA 1420 - Acting II (3)
TA 1620 - History of Styles (3)
TA 2430 - Vocal Techniques for the Stage (3)
TA 3000 - Production Participation (1-2)
TA 3110 - Development of World Theatre I (3)
TA 3120 - Development of World Theatre II (3)
TA 3390 - Stage Management (3)
TA 3410 - Acting III: Classical Acting (3)
TA 3480 - Viewpoints (3)
TA 3900 - Performance Research and Writing (3)
TA 4100 - Performance Participation (1-2)
TA 4260 - Costume Design (3)
TA 4310 - Scenic Design (3)
TA 4340 - Lighting Design (3)
TA 4390 - Arts Management (3)
TA 4420 - Acting Studio (2)
TA 4440 - Acting for Camera (3)
TA 4450 - Principles of Directing (3)
TA 4460 - Advanced Directing (3)
TA 4490 - Management Practicum (2)
TA 4500 - Design Practicum (1-2)
TA 4540L - Selected Topics in Theatre Arts (1-3)
TA 4540P - Selected Topics in Theatre Arts (1-3)
TA 4670 - Praxis: Theory and Practice in Performance (3)
TA 4750 - Dramaturgy (3)
TA 4760 - Playwriting (3)
TA 4890 - Advanced Creative Workshop (1-2)
DANC 1000 - Beginning Ballet (2)
DANC 1200 - Beginning Jazz Dance (2)
DANC 1400 - Contemporary Dance (2)
DANC 2700 - Choreography I (2)
DANC 3500 - Contemporary African Dance (3)