Theatre - Costume Design and Technology, Minor
Bring characters to life on stage, captivate audiences on the big screen or immerse yourself in the world of cosplay. If any of that sparks your imagination, the theatre - costume design and technology minor is where your creativity takes shape.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Theatre - Costume Design and Technology minor description
This minor program in theatre with a focus in costume design and technology provides you with opportunities to hone your craft while creating exciting production work in the costume studio. The program provides you with the distinct opportunity to explore your own creative process and to collaborate with artisans and professionals in the field while gaining practical, hands-on experience producing costumes.
The program offers specialty coursework in:
- costume construction
- costume design and technology
- digital fabrication
- media design and technology
- millinery
- nontraditional fabrication
- pattern making for performance
In addition to building knowledge and skills, you are mentored by professional designers and technicians to successfully transition from college to your future career in entertainment design and production, or to graduate programs for additional training.
Why earn a theatre - costume design and technology minor at ASU?
At the Herberger Institute, ASU's theatre program will empower you to 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.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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This minor consists of 18 credit hours, of which nine 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. |
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THF 160 Introduction to Storytelling
(HUAD)
or
THF 220 Principles of Dramatic Analysis
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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THF 215 Design and Composition for Theatre and Film
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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THP 214 Introduction to Costuming
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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THP 330 Costume Design
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in theatre (design and production)
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.
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Paying for college
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Careers this theatre - costume design and technology minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor in costume design and technology can help graduates as they pursue careers in teaching, pattern making, costume design, shop management, and aging and dyeing costumes; positions such as first hand and set dresser; and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Music, Dance and Theatre
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MUSIC 167
mdtadmissions@asu.edu
480-965-0639
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