<p>Clay, I think what you are talking about is technical production. There is a separate studio within Tisch Drama where students pursue the “tech track.” </p>
<p>“The Technical Production Track is a studio in the Undergraduate Drama Department of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Its mission is to teach the production aspects of the theatre.”</p>
<p>I have no idea how a minor would work. Maybe your friend could steer you toward somebody to talk to at Tisch? </p>
<p>There are various threads on the College Confidential Theatre/Drama majors forum about tech. Or you could start your own thread with your question. More people would see it there than here.</p>