Comedy Writing and Performance Minor

Students who are focused on developing their skills and knowledge of the comedic arts, this interdisciplinary minor has courses that give students opportunities to work on writing, performing, and studying multiple genres and styles of comedy. Students must earn at least 20 credits (five courses), with courses drawn from the departments of Visual and Media Arts; Performing Arts; and Writing, Literature and Publishing.

Required Core Course

CA 102 - Evolution of Comedy I
or
CA 103 - Evolution of Comedy II

Choose two to three courses from the following Writing courses:

VM 222 - Writing for Television
VM 322 - Comedy Writing for Television
CA 333 / VM 333 - Elements of Sitcom Production
CA 354 / VM 354 - London Laugh Track: A Comedy Writer/Performer’s Guide to British Humor
VM 385 - Comedy Writing for Late Night
VM 423 - Writing Television Pilots
VM 429 - Comedy Writers’ Room
TH 388 - Playwriting I

Choose one to two courses from the following Performance courses:

PA 125 - Performing Improvisational Comedy
PA 325 - Performing Sketch Comedy
TH 121 - Introduction to Acting: Text and Improvisation
WR 322 - Comedy Writing: Stand Up *
WR 323 - Comedy Writing: Sketch Troupe *
*WR 322 and WR 323 have a heavy performance component.