Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance ,Minor
Add a creative dimension to your education. With this minor, you'll think differently, stand out professionally, and approach any field with a fresh, artistic perspective.
The minor program in interdisciplinary arts and performance offers you a unique opportunity to explore and integrate multiple artistic disciplines while complementing your primary field of study. Rooted in the nationally recognized Bachelor of Arts program, this minor program emphasizes creative experimentation, collaborative learning, and aesthetic innovation across a range of media.
You engage with visual, sound, performance, video, game and interactive arts through both practical and theoretical approaches, developing a versatile artistic perspective. You build skills in collaboration, innovation and critical thinking through a curriculum that encourages boundary-pushing exploration and fosters a dynamic understanding of the arts as it evolves in contemporary contexts.
The minor program enriches creative thinking, enhances cross-disciplinary collaboration, and supports you in crafting your own distinct artistic path --- whether for professional, academic or personal growth.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in interdisciplinary arts and performance consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, of which nine hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better. |
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IAP 110 Foundations of Visual Art, Performance and Interdisciplinarity
(HUAD)
or
IAP 111 Foundations of Sound, Digital Arts, and Games
(HUAD)
A previously completed lower division course from the AME, ART, DCE, FMP, MTC, MUP, MUS, THE, or THP subject codes may be applicable in place of IAP 110 or IAP 111. If you have any questions, connect with your academic advisor.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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IAP 201 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts
(HUAD)
or
IAP 202 Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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IAP 304 Traditions of the Avant-Garde and Experimental Art
(HUAD)
or
IAP 305 20th and 21st Century Art, Performance, and Media
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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IAP 325 Sound Performance: Exploring Alternative Performance Groups
or
IAP 354 Visual Representation
or
IAP 361 Digital Editing and Media Literacy
or
IAP 375 Contemporary Performance: Theories and Practice
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
IAP Elective
IAP 394 "Mind and Bodies in Motion", IAP 394 "Oral History & Storytelling in Humanities & Arts", IAP 341, IAP 480, IAP 484, IAP 492, IAP 493, and IAP 499 may not be used for this requirement.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance
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.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
The minor program in interdisciplinary arts and performance aims to meet the growing demand for adaptable, creative professionals by equipping students with the skills and knowledge to excel in an evolving artistic and professional landscape. Graduates with a background in interdisciplinary arts are well-prepared for diverse career paths.
School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
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FAB N101
harcsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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