<p>Could posters share some feedback on the liberal arts requirements for Tisch students? I've read a lot about the writing course, but what are your experiences of level of difficulty outside of that class? I am reading a lot about it being "academically more challenging" than school X or Y, but the NYU program actually seems to have a few less LA requirements than many others, and there seem to be so many choices and options such as a social science subbing for a natural science, no math if you prefer to take something else ( am i right about that?), and I think foreign language is optional? I wondered what the level of difficulty is generally-other than the essay course that posters have passionate feelings about pro and con :-). </p>
<p>Do most Tisch students take a minor outside of the department?</p>
<p>Also, has anyone taken or heard much about the minor through Stern for Tisch and Steinhardt students in the business of entertainment? Could you share feedback on that minor?</p>
<p>Thank you very much!</p>
<p>Hi! I’m a Tisch Freshman in the Drama department so I hope I can offer some clarity!
Tisch is definitely super flexible on your gen ed requirements, which is super nice.</p>
<p>We’re going through registration right now, and outside of our 8 studio credits, for my sophomore year, I will take 4 theater studies credits, 4 general education credits, and then an elective credit. </p>
<p>The general education credit has to come from CAS and as a Drama major you have to take 5 theater studies courses over your four years, not including the intro ones you take your freshman year.
Speaking of your freshman year- your classes are chosen for you as a freshman drama major. You have your studio courses, and you are then required to take Intro to Theater Production (Fall or Spring), Intro to Theater Studies (fall or spring), and Writing the Essay (both semesters). </p>
<p>And since I’m only a freshman, i really couldn’t tell you whether most students minor in something or not. I know a good handful of people who are minoring or majoring in something (I’m planning to double major in psychology) but like I said, since we’re only freshman, at this point, we’re only talking about it. </p>
<p>And I really don’t know anything about the minor in business of entertainment, I’m sorry! But you could definitely email NYU and get some info on that!
Hope i helped!</p>
<p>@AlexxMichele- thank you so much! So, in your freshman year, did you also take any Gen Ed/LA courses? So glad to hear how much you are loving your program. That’s wonderful!</p>
<p>My son is a junior in NSB. He almost was going for a minor in Computer Wed Design but his schedule got so busy with school and RA duties and such that he decided it was just too much for him to handle. However, it was possible. Freshman year, he only took the classes that were mentioned in Alexx’s post- so no classes outside his major. He also came in with some AP credits- only about 8 hours worth because NYU did not take all his classes- they don’t if they do not have an equivalent class for it. (So- no credit for AP Environmental Science).</p>
<p>Sophomore year, he took Computer Web Design to satisfy a science requirement. He took a jazz guitar class as an elective (has been playing guitar since 6th grade). I know he’s taking classical mythology for Humanities I believe. Fortunately for him- he did not have to take ANY math classes for his degree! I’m not sure about Social Sciences. Foreign Language is also not required- (you can probably pick up a new language just by hanging out with people on your floor as there are plenty of International students) </p>
<p>The Writing the Essay class freshman year is VERY challenging and most kids hate it but my son absolutely loved what he learned in that class! Also, for Acting Studio- it counts for 8 hours and you only get one grade for that- not separate grades from your teachers. If you miss classes, your grade can be deeply affected. An A- is worth 3.7 points- so an A is not an A! Most kids will get a B+ or B in that class. Also, you will only get 3 grades for 16 hours of work.</p>