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Performing Arts (Minor)

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Performing Arts (Minor)

The minor in Performing Arts is not simply aimed at arming students with an understanding of theatre and music. Instead, the program stresses informed experience – knowledge gained not merely by seeing, but knowledge gained by doing, flexing creative muscles and growing as an artist.

Upon completion of the Performing Arts minor, students will be able to:

  1. Develop a written critique of a live performance that demonstrates application of the rules for criticism in the performing arts. 
  2. Define and apply terminology and techniques used in the performing arts in a written or oral presentation. 
  3. Interpret and articulate the history and development of the performing arts, particularly development of specific art forms, styles, and genres.
Pre-Minor Requirements

Minimum of three credits from Music (MU) or Theater (THR) lower division production courses.

Choose one:

  • PAR 208 Fundamentals of Music
  • PAR 210 Fundamentals of Theatre
  • PAR 230 Introduction to Stagecraft

Note: The Program Advisors may waive the pre-minor requirements based on student experience and abilities.

Minor Requirements

Choose four courses:

  • THR 305 305 Acting II
  • THR 320 Theatre Production III
  • THR 325 Musical Theatre Production I
  • THR 330 Advanced Stagecraft
  • THR 405 Acting III
  • THR 420 Theatre Production IV
  • THR 425 Musical Theatre Production II
  • MU 325 Musical Theatre Production I
  • MU 350 University Chorus III
  • MU 351 Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble I
  • MU 362 Oahu Civic Orchestra II
  • MU 385 Private Instruction III
  • MU 425 Musical Theatre Production II
  • MU 450 University Chorus IV
  • MU 451 Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble II
  • MU 462 Oahu Civic Orchestra IV
  • MU 485 Private Instruction IV

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