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In the theatre minor, you’ll study movement and voice and theatre in the humanities. You’ll learn about theatre design and technology and get hands-on experience with stage makeup and theatre experience.
Theatre Minor
Minor in Theatre
What You'll Learn
The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
Sample Courses
THTR 202. THEATRE IN THE HUMANITIES. 5 Credits.
Cross-listed: HUMN 202.
Satisfies: a BACR for humanities and arts.
This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history. Students will survey different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion and viewing and critiquing theatrical performances. Students are introduced to the various elements of the production process.
THTR 210. ACTING I. 4 Credits.
Pre-requisites: THTR 110.
Acting I is an introduction to the actor's creative process using exercises, improvisations and scenes with a special emphasis on the Stanislavski method.
THTR 226. STAGE MAKE-UP. 1 Credit.
Lecture and laboratory where the student may learn basic and advanced techniques and principles of straight and character make-up.
THTR 338. CONCEPTS OF THEATRICAL DESIGN. 3 Credits.
A beginning course in the styles, history, and examples of theatrical scenic design.