Drama
Minor Department of Drama · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Drama minor provides opportunities for students to engage in research and creative work throughout the Drama department. The program is open to all undergraduate students. Coursework includes history, theory, culture, and practice topics. Students will also participate in drama productions of both large and small scales.
The minor provides the flexibility to allow students to explore areas of particular interest to them, including performance, design, scholarship, stage management, directing, and more.
Requirements
The minor in Drama consists of eight courses (32 units) as specified below:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| DRAMA 10 | Introduction to Theatre | |
| B. Select one of the following: | ||
| DRAMA 15 | Performance Now | |
| DRAMA 20A | Culture in Performance | |
| DRAMA 20B | Culture in Performance | |
| DRAMA 20C | Culture in Performance | |
| C. Select one of the following: | ||
| DRAMA 30A | Acting | |
| DRAMA 65 | Music Theatre Workshop I | |
| DRAMA 142 | Music Theatre Workshop II | |
| DRAMA 146 | NYSP-Preparation | |
| DRAMA 50A | Introduction to Costume Design | |
| DRAMA 50B | Introduction to Scenic Design | |
| DRAMA 50C | Introduction to Lighting Design | |
| DRAMA 50D | Introduction to Sound Design | |
| DRAMA 50E | Introduction to Stage Management | |
| D. Select one of the following: | ||
| DRAMA 40A | Development of Drama | |
| DRAMA 40B | Development of Drama | |
| DRAMA 40C | Development of Drama | |
| E. Complete four units of DRAMA 101, selected from the following: | ||
| DRAMA 101A | Theatre Production: Costume | |
| DRAMA 101B | Theatre Production: Scenic | |
| DRAMA 101C | Theatre Production: Lighting | |
| DRAMA 101D | Theatre Production: Stage Management | |
| DRAMA 101E | Theatre Production: Audio | |
| F. Select one of the following: | ||
| DRAMA 100 | University Theatre | |
| DRAMA 198 | Director Class Project | |
| DRAMA 199 | Project in Theatre | |
| G. Select two Drama electives, one of which must be upper division (100-199) | ||
- DRAMA 101 units may not overlap with any other major or minor requirements.
Students may elect to take a maximum of two courses in the minor Pass/Not Pass. Students in the Music Theatre and Drama majors may not declare a minor in Drama.