Theatre - Sound Design and Technology ,Minor
Engineering, Entertainment, Mixing, Music Production, Performing Arts, Recording, Sound, audio, design, theatre
Curious about sound for live performances? Want to better understand audio technology like microphones, loudspeakers and mixing consoles? Learn to use state-of-the-art technology to tell creative stories through sound. These skills translate into a variety of career opportunities both within theatre and beyond.
The minor program in theatre with a focus in sound design and technology provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills in the aural arts and technology for live entertainment. The program pairs in-depth training in the classroom with practical collaborative projects to further students' understanding of sound design and technology.
In addition to building knowledge and skills, students receive mentorship by professional designers and technicians to successfully transition from college to their future careers or to graduate programs for additional education.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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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 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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Graduates of the minor program have received an excellent foundation and in-depth training, allowing them to work in audio in any capacity within the performing arts or entertainment. They are poised to work as sound designers, mixers (for live or recorded audio), producers, technicians, recording engineers, live sound engineers, sound system designers and sound artists.
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