Performing Arts Minor

The Performing Arts Minor is an interdisciplinary program in which students pursue their interests in a variety of aspects of performance and stagecraft, including acting, musicianship, spoken word, design, lighting, and sound.

Required Courses

Complete 12 units from the following courses. You must complete courses in at least two different areas: CART, HCOM, MPA, or VPA.

Please note: Twelve of the units taken to complete a minor (6 of which are upper division) may not be used in fulfillment of others minors, concentrations, or major requirements.

CART 230 - The Art of Storytelling Units: 3
CART 255 - The Actor’s Process Units: 2-4
CART 342 - Acting for Directors Units: 2-4
CART 345 - Acting for the Screen Units: 4
HCOM 439 - Page to Stage Units: 2
MPA 241 - Introduction to Theater Units: 3
MPA 310 - Gospel Choir Units: 1
MPA 320 - Chorale Units: 1
MPA 323 - Guitar I Units: 1
MPA 324 - Guitar II Units: 1
MPA 330 - Voice Training I Units: 1
MPA 332 - Voice Training II Units: 1
MPA 340 - Music Production & Artistic Development Units: 1
MPA 418 - Live Sound Units: 2
VPA 401 - Installation & Performance Art Units: 3

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:

Students productively engage in the collaborative and creative process by reflecting on the ideas and work of peers, as well as their own.

Learning Outcome 2:

Students define and apply terminology and techniques used in the performing arts.

Learning Outcome 3:

Students assess, analyze, and critique the relevance and impact of performance.