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Minor Visual and Performing Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

The 21-credit Visual and Performing Arts minor requires Drawing & Composition I, Creative Design I and Introduction to Theatre.

Additional adviser-selected coursework expands the interdisciplinary sequence beyond those art and theatre foundations.

Degree Flexibility

The structure is designed to connect visual art and live-performance study alongside a student’s primary major.

Performance & Productions

Studio drawing and design work are paired with theatre analysis and an approved course selected with an adviser.

School Info

Snapshot

3.00

Avg GPA (W)

97%

Admit Rate

school-wide

22%

Grad Rate

6.8K

Enrollment

$39K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,174

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,416

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,920

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,590

After aid

College Costs · tsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 9:53 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The 21-credit Visual and Performing Arts minor requires Drawing & Composition I, Creative Design I and Introduction to Theatre.

Additional adviser-selected coursework expands the interdisciplinary sequence beyond those art and theatre foundations.

Degree Flexibility

The structure is designed to connect visual art and live-performance study alongside a student’s primary major.

Performance & Productions

Studio drawing and design work are paired with theatre analysis and an approved course selected with an adviser.

Program Highlights

Training

The 21-credit Visual and Performing Arts minor requires Drawing & Composition I, Creative Design I and Introduction to Theatre.

Additional adviser-selected coursework expands the interdisciplinary sequence beyond those art and theatre foundations.

Degree Flexibility

The structure is designed to connect visual art and live-performance study alongside a student’s primary major.

Performance & Productions

Studio drawing and design work are paired with theatre analysis and an approved course selected with an adviser.

Key Info

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Deadline

Spring AdmissionJan 8, 2027

Freshman · tsu.edu

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Application Logistics

Apply to TSU through ApplyTexas or the TSU Application Center

$42 non-refundable application fee or approved fee waiver

Program Requirements

Major/minor and concentration courses require grades of C or better; C- is unacceptable

What's The Process

Audition Process

After university admission, petition the Department of Visual and Performing Arts for admission as a minor

Schedule a personal interview through the Department Office

At the interview, present an art portfolio or perform an audition according to the intended area

School Info

Snapshot

3.00

Avg GPA (W)

97%

Admit Rate

school-wide

22%

Grad Rate

6.8K

Enrollment

$39K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,174

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,416

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,920

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,590

After aid

College Costs · tsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 21-credit Visual and Performing Arts minor requires Drawing & Composition I, Creative Design I and Introduction to Theatre.

Additional adviser-selected coursework expands the interdisciplinary sequence beyond those art and theatre foundations.

Degree Flexibility

The structure is designed to connect visual art and live-performance study alongside a student’s primary major.

Performance & Productions

Studio drawing and design work are paired with theatre analysis and an approved course selected with an adviser.

Updated Aug 25, 9:53 PM