This minor is designed for students interested in writing for stage and screen. Uniting the study of significant works of drama with the creative writing process, students explore diverse styles of plays, playwrights, theories, forms, and movements. This minor includes course options from the Departments of English, Communications Studies, and Media and Screen Studies.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 1101 | Introduction to Theatre | 4 |
| THTR 2330 | Playwriting | 4 |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
| Introduction to Shakespeare | ||
| Communication and Storytelling | ||
| Classics of Global Theatre | ||
| Rebels of Modern Drama | ||
| Classics of 20th-Century American Drama | ||
| From Script to Stage | ||
| Boston Theatre Experience | ||
| Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre | ||
| Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement | ||
| Queer Theatre and Performance | ||
| Screenwriting | ||
| Devised Theatre Project: Collaborative Performance | ||
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor