The Theatre Arts minor enables you to take a sampling of courses restricted to your own area of interest along with some theatre lab hours and an introductory course. In this way, you may focus on acting, design or theatre technology. Many students who enjoyed their high school theatre experience elect to take work toward a minor in theatre to complement their major courses of study. You will learn strategies for seeking and maintaining employment in a competitive industry.
Additional credit hours could indicate a major, second minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
If you would elect to pursue other types of careers after graduation, you'll discover that theatre study strengthens your communication skills, advances your ability to organize and complete tasks and projects, facilitates better research ability, and improves your self-discipline. Familiarity with principles taught in the theatre can prepare you for transition into the world of film and television, media production, advertising and public relations, sales and other forms of account representation, project and other forms of management, business, fashion, interior design and decorating.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
