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 ~ 12 units

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.