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By declaring a minor in acting, you can perform in plays and collaborate with peers in productions put on by the Department of Theater. You get to explore a variety of classes in acting technique, improvisation, movement, voice and speech, and acting with the camera as well as the business of acting and other courses. An ensemble-based, conservatory-style curriculum guarantees a close-knit community in which you can tap into and express your artistic abilities.
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. A minor in acting allows you to set yourself apart as a candidate for job opportunities in a variety of professions, especially in the media, arts and culture, and education.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2023–24 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Theater 1101, 1202, 1203, and 1204; and 12 credits chosen from the following courses, each completed with a grade of C or higher: Theater 2102, 2103, 3102, 3103, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 3620, 3701, 4620, 4710. Any substitution of courses must be approved by the chair or designee/ undergraduate deputy chair.
Contact the Theater Department for information on academic advisers and office hours.
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Theater offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
