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Any VCU student may apply for a minor in sound design and acceptance is based on an application review. The minor requires a minimum of 18 credits in the following courses, of which a minimum of nine credits must be at the 300 or 400 level.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| THEA 333 | Sound Technology | 3 |
| KINE 346 | Survey of Sound Design | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 12 credits from the list below. | 12 | |
| Integrating Sight and Sound | ||
| Sound Design for Dance | ||
| Sound Art | ||
| Sound Design | ||
| Topics in Sound | ||
| Fundamental Musicianship | ||
| Digital Music Production | ||
| Sound and Color | ||
| The Physics of Sound and Music | ||
| Audio Mixing | ||
| Sound Design for Theatre | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance:____ | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |