Minors in Theatre

Tailored opportunities to learn more.

Valpo’s theatre department offers several minors for students who seek to explore the field beyond the introductory level. Students can specialize in areas of performance or technical theatre, or they can pursue more general studies. All minors require a minimum of 18 credits.

All theatre minors are also encouraged to register for THTR 399: Theatre Colloquium each semester they are on campus. The Colloquium builds a strong community among theatre students and introduces them to professional theatre-makers, including Valpo alumni.

Required Courses
THTR 134 Voice and Diction 3 credits
THTR 136 Movement for the Theatre 3 credits
THTR 230 Costume and Makeup 3 credits
THTR 235 Acting I 3 credits
THTR 335 Acting II 3 credits
Three additional credits of approved THTR electives 200-level or higher. 3 credits
TOTAL 18 credits  

Required Courses
THTR 134 Voice and Diction 3 credits
THTR 136 Movement for the Theatre 3 credits
THTR 235 Acting I 3 credits
THTR 289 Dance Styles and Techniques 3 credits
THTR 297 Musical Theatre Dance 3 credits
Three additional credits of approved THTR electives 200-level or higher. 3 credits
TOTAL 18 credits                  

Required Courses
THTR 129 Basic Stagecraft 3 credits
THTR 230 Costume and Makeup 3 credits
THTR 235 Acting I 3 credits
One course from the following options:

  • THTR 238 Theatre and Culture I
  • THTR 239 Theatre and Culture II
  • THTR 337 American Theatre
  • THTR 390 Topics and Projects
 3 credits
THTR 431 Play Directing 3 credits
Three additional credits of approved THTR electives 200-level or higher. 3 credits
TOTAL 18 credits  

Required Courses
THTR 129 Basic Stagecraft 3 credits
THTR 230 Costume and Makeup 3 credits
THTR 231 Scenery and Lighting 3 credits
One course from the following options:

  • THTR 238 Theatre and Culture I
  • THTR 239 Theatre and Culture II
  • THTR 337 American Theatre
  • THTR 390 Topics and Projects
 3 credits
Six additional credits of approved THTR electives 200-level or higher. 6 credits
TOTAL 18 credits

This minor can be customized to students’ particular interests.

Required Courses

Like all theatre minors, this program requires 18 credits. The courses taken must be agreed upon by the student and the department chair.

Courses in Theatre