This minor, also known as Theatre DTM, allows students with a vested passion in theatre design, technical areas, and management positions, to develop the essential foundations and vocabulary of craft through a structured, layered approach to professional production processes in theatre. The minor recognizes designers, technicians, and management staff as generative artists in theatrical spaces and provides the core creative tools and professional preparation emphasis needed to thrive in professional theatrical rooms. A minor in DTM prepares NEIU artists for the art and the business of theatre and entertainment while providing them with invaluable skills to aid in self-expression, social change activation, and performance-based culture building.
University Core Curriculum Requirements
| General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
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| Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
| Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
| Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
| Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
| Engaged Learning Experiences | |
| Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
| Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
| Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
| Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
Minor in Theatre Design, Technology, and Management (18 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minor in Theatre Design, Technology, and Management | ||
| Required Core Course: | 3 | |
| Foundations Of Theatrical Design | ||
| Select two of the following Design courses: | 6 | |
| Set Design | ||
or CMTT-341 | Lighting Design | |
or CMTT-342 | Costume Design | |
or CMTT-343 | Stage Management | |
| Select one of the following Literature or History courses: | 3 | |
| Western Theatre History | ||
or CMTT-333 | Contemporary Theatre | |
or CMTT-334 | Special Topics In Theatre | |
or CMTT-337 | Women In Playwriting | |
or CMTT-346 | American Musical Theatre | |
or CMTT-357 | Interpretation Of Shakespeare | |
or CMTT-393 | Drama For Teaching And Learning | |
| Select one of the following Performance courses: | 3 | |
| Voice For The Performer | ||
or CMTT-221 | Acting 1 | |
or CMTT-321 | Acting 2 | |
or CMTT-345 | Directing | |
| Select one of the following Design Practicum courses: | 3 | |
| Independent Study in Theatre | ||
or CMTT-383 | Professional Internship 1 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |