About the minor
The Puppetry Minor for Theatre Majors provides a broad understanding of the field of puppetry in terms of puppet design, build, manipulation, scriptwriting or adaption, and puppet performance. Through project-based coursework, students will study and practice the core forms of puppet arts and develop capacities for designing and fabricating new puppets, producing puppet-related projects, and creating puppet plays.
Students who earn a Puppetry Minor for Theatre Majors often pursue careers in fields such as acting, film, television, directing, design, teaching, drama therapy, and other similar professions.
Contact information
To learn more about our degree programs, scholarships, professional development and careers, performances, faculty, and students, visit University Theatre or contact us at 330.941.3810.
To schedule a personalized campus visit, contact the Cliffe College of Creative Arts Program Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment at 330.941.3636 or theatre@ysu.edu. We would love to learn about your interests, talk with you about our programs, and become an important part of your future.
Theatre majors who wish to complete a minor in Puppetry must take a minimum of 12 semester hours as described below.
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 2607 | Introduction to Puppetry | 3 |
| THTR 3707 | Topics in Puppetry | 3 |
| Select 6 s.h. from the following: | 6 | |
| Topics in Theatre | ||
| Scene Design | ||
| Lighting Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |