Oct 13, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

Theater Minor


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Minor code ORTHAR

College of Fine Arts  
School of Theater  
Kantner Hall 307B
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4818
Fax: 740.593.4817
theater@ohio.edu
http://www.finearts.ohio.edu/theater/

Merri Biechler, contact person
biechler@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The School of Theater offers a minor in theater, designed for those students who are majoring in other fields but who wish, in the course of their formal education, to experience work in the theater.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements. Students who wish to declare a minor in theater must consult with their major advisors, in addition to the advisor for minors in theater to pursue the program. Any student declaring a minor in theater must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the minor.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements. Students who wish to declare a minor in theater must consult with their major advisors, in addition to the advisor for minors in theater to pursue the program. Any student declaring a minor in theater must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the minor.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements. Students who wish to declare a minor in theater must consult with their major advisors, in addition to the advisor for minors in theater to pursue the program. Any student declaring a minor in theater must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the minor.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The theater minor seeks to provide a broad foundation and introduction to the multiple elements and arts that comprise the theatrical experience. Minors may apply their knowledge to support academic study in such possible fields as law, education, sociology, business, management or media arts.

Requirements

Minor Hours Requirement


The theater minor requires a minimum of 22 hours, with at least 2 courses at the 3000 level or above. You must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the minor.

Core Requirements


Theater Foundations


Complete one of the following courses:

Acting


Complete one of the following courses:

Theater History, Criticism and Literature


Complete one of the following courses:

Practical Application


Complete two (for a minimum of 4 credit hours) from the following courses:

Theater Elective


Complete at least 3 hours from any available theater courses to reach the 22 hour minimum requirement.

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