Department of
Performing Arts
Brooks Center for the Performing Arts
Clemson University
Box 340525
Clemson, SC 29634-0525
Telephone: (864) 656-3043
Fax: (864) 656-1013
E-Mail: Perf-Arts-L@clemson.edu
JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE BROOKS CENTER
May 6th, 2008 - June 2nd, 2008 at 1:00 pm - We ask you to take a moment to consider your part in our pursuit of excellence as we prepare for our Learn More...
WordBRIDGE Playwrights Laboratory
June 7th, 2008 - June 22nd, 2008 at 1:00 pm - A collaboration between the Clemson’s Department of Performing Arts and the Generous Company, a non- Learn More...
WordBRIDGE • New Play Development: Past, Present and Future in the United States
June 10th, 2008 at 4:30 pm - As part of WordBRIDGE a panel discussion on the development of new plays in the United States is pla Learn More...
WordBRIDGE • Workshop/Lecture with Crosby Hunt
June 11th, 2008 at 4:30 pm - As part of WordBRIDGE Crosby Hunt will lead a workshop/lecture on storytelling. Hunt is a theatre p Learn More...
WordBRIDGE • Presents Daniel Stein in "TIMEPIECE"
June 13th, 2008 at 8:00 pm - As a part of WordBRIDGE, Daniel Stein will perform his one-man mime movement work "Timepiece," a wor Learn More...
Minor in Performing Arts
Student in any major can pursue a minor in music or theatre.
No entrance audition is required and the curriculum can be completed in two years.
MUSIC MINOR
The music minor requires 22 credit hours, including private lessons, music theory, music history, and electives. No audition is required.
- Four semesters in private (applied) lessons (MUSIC 151, 152, 251, 252)
- Students must choose a major instrument or voice
- Applied lesson tuition fee required
- Two semesters of Music Theory and Aural Skills (MUSIC 205, 206, 207, 208)
- One advanced music history class (MUSIC 415 or 416)
- Four semesters of large ensemble or secondary keyboard study (organ, carillon, or accompanying)
- One 3 credit hour music elective at the 300 or 400 level
THEATRE MINOR
The theatre minor requires 20 credit hours including dramatic literature, theatre history, a specialty area of concentration, practicum, and electives. No audition is required.
- One semester of Dramatic Literature (THEA/ENG 429 or 430) or Shakespeare (ENG 411)
- One semester of Theatre History (THEA 315, 316, or 317)
- Two semesters of a specialty area
- Acting (THEA 278 and 479)
- Theatre History (THEA 315 and 316)
- Playwriting (THEA 347, 447, 372, and 472)
- Creative Drama (THEA 376 and 476)
- Scenic or Lighting Design (THEA 377 and 477 or 487 or 497)
- Directing (THEA 376 and 476)
- Two semesters of Theatre Practicum (THEA 279)
- Six credit hours of theatre electives at the 300 or 400 level
There is no minor in audio engineering at Clemson.
For more information on minoring in music or theatre, please e-mail Perf-Arts-L@clemson.edu or call 864-656-3043
