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University of Montana Catalog 2024-2025

Theatre Minor

General Degree Requirements

To earn a baccalaureate degree, all students must complete successfully, in addition to any other requirements, the University of Montana General Education Requirements. Please refer to the General Education Requirements page for more information. 

Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page

Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.

Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

MINOR - THEATRE

Course Requirements

Shop Experience 1
Complete the following course:
THTR 107ATheatre Production I: Construction Crew3
Introductory/Foundational Experience
Complete one of the following courses:3
Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Theatre Design
Introduction to Voice Acting
Introduction to Acting I
Production Experience
Complete one of the following courses: 1
Introduction to House Management
Theatre Production I: Run Crew
Practicum
Theory/Literature/History Experience
Complete one of the following courses: 3
Stagecraft I
Dramatic Literature
Theatre History I
Theatre History II
Additional Requirements 2
Complete 12 credits in a focus area (acting, costumes, literature/history, scenery, etc.) selected with an advisor. 8 of these credits must be upper-division.12
Total Hours22
1

Students may select sections in the Scene Shop, Costume Shop, or Light Shop.

2

An advisor in Theatre & Dance must be consulted for guidelines regarding one's specific focus. Dance, Media Arts, or Music courses may count toward these required electives with approval from advisor.

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