Theatre Minor
Chairperson: Valerie M. Joyce, Ph.D.
Acting Chair: Ed Sobel, Ph.D. (June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024)
Office Location: 309 Mullen Center for the Performing Arts
Telephone: 610-519-4760
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About
The Villanova University Theatre Department aims to inform and inspire theatre artists, administrators, and scholars who will impact the future of this dynamic art form. Our culture of creativity engages in rigorous study and the practical application of theatrical theories and techniques. We believe art has the power to transform hearts and minds by challenging both individuals and communities.
MINOR: Theatre (15 credits)
Undergraduate students may fulfill a Theatre minor by completing five theatre courses (two required/three elective) and a theatre practicum.
Program Notes:
- Courses that fulfill minor requirements may be used to fulfill other requirements (i.e., primary major, core curriculum, minors, concentrations, or free electives).
- To fulfill the theatre practicum, contact program coordinator Kevin Esmond.
- THE 3030 is a topics course, and students may only count TOPICS course 'Scene Study' towards the 'THE Minor Focus' requirement, but may count any other THE 3030 Topics course towards the 'THE Electives' requirement.
THE Minor Focus
×Select one of the courses below.
- THE 3030 may fulfill this requirement. For the THE 3030 topics course, only THE 3030: Scene Study may count toward fulfilling this requirement.
- Other THE 3030 courses may count toward the Minor as electives.
THE Electives
×Choose 3 courses from the following list (9 cr)
- SAR 3031 is a topics course. Only the Fashion in Costume Design topic may fulfill the minor requirement.
Theatre Practicum
×Theatre minors are required to complete a Practicum, and have the choice between THE 2040 (0cr) or THE 2041 (1cr).
- Practicum may be fulfilled by:
- Working on a mainstage show (acting, stage management, run crew)
- Working in a Villanova Theatre shop for minimum of 35 hours
Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Summer 2024 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived catalog available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog.