Chairperson: Valerie M. Joyce, Ph.D.
Area Coordinator: Hansel Tan, MFA
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