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Theatre, Minor

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Theatre

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Develop your creativity and strengthen your storytelling skills as you explore acting, directing, education and design. You'll learn to think critically, work collaboratively and convey complex ideas. This versatile minor program supports preparation for a variety of careers, including law, business and education.
Description ▲

In the minor program in theatre, you study the literatures, histories and basic production practices of theatre while having opportunities to concentrate in an area such as:

  • acting
  • community engagement
  • design and production
  • directing
  • dramatic literature
  • dramaturgy
  • new work development
  • theatre history
  • theatre for youth
  • voice and movement

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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2026-2027 Catalog Year

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours

The minor in theatre consists of 22 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements.
THF 101 Acting Introduction

Students who take THF 101 or THP 102 for their major must complete an additional course in theatre to complete the Theatre Minor.

3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
THF 160 Introduction to Storytelling (HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
THF 215 Design and Composition for Theatre and Film (HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
THP 201 Theatre Production Crew
1 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 1
THE 320 History of the Theatre I (GCSI) or THE 321 History of the Theatre II (HUAD) or THE 322 Theatre History and Culture (HUAD)
THE 320 is only offered in fall semesters. THE 321 is only offered in spring semesters.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Upper Division THE Elective or Upper Division THF Elective or Upper Division THP Elective
9 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 9
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BA in theatre (all concentrations)

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Career opportunities▲

Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor in theatre can help students as they pursue careers or further education in arts administration, teaching, law, fundraising management or marketing.

Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Contact information▲

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