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Theatrical Design, Minor

2023-2024 Edition

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This minor is intended for students with an interest in design as the collaborative art of transforming ideas into images that support live performance; design as an expression of human experience; design as a method of inquiry and problem solving. It encourages interdisciplinary learning by connecting the study of theatre with studio art, visual communication, design thinking, spatial design, and visual storytelling.

The theatrical design minor combines courses from the Department of Theatre with additional choices from the Department of Art + Design, the Department of Music, and the School of Architecture.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Foundational Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
THTR 1100Production Experience 11
THTR 1270Introduction to Theatrical Design4

Design Area

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete two of the following:8
THTR 1131
Introduction to Technical Theatre
THTR 2370
Lighting Design
THTR 2380
Costume Design
THTR 2400
Scenic Design
MUST 2320
Sound Design
THTR 5700
Design for Immersive Performance

Interdisciplinary Elective

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete one of the following:4
ARTG 1250
Design Process Context and Systems
ARCH 1450
Understanding Design
ARTG 3462
Experience Design Principles
THTR 1131
Introduction to Technical Theatre
THTR 2370
Lighting Design
THTR 2380
Costume Design
THTR 2400
Scenic Design
MUST 2320
Sound Design

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor

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