12 courses with the subject TETA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TETA 1100Stage Makeup3
Credit(s) Offered: be less than once every two years This is a lecture/laboratory course investigating the principles, techniques and materials of character stage makeup and practical application. Students will apply, in a production setting, principles, techniques and materials of character stage makeup. They will identify historical justification for period makeup and apply techniques for live animation, clowning and dramatic character.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: every semester In a laboratory situation, this class is a hands-on production class. It provides the student with practical applications for building techniques, lighting, make-up, sound, props and other production needs for a realized production. This production work is possible through the Main Stage Theatre productions, student works, as well as film and video applications. Work done in this class can be used for the student’s portfolio as well.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years This is a lecture/laboratory course presenting basic problem solving skills in scenic and costume craft covering terminology and processes of stage production including integration of design elements/materials, basic drafting, stage carpentry, rigging, equipment use and shop safety.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years The course is a lecture/laboratory course dealing with the application of the elements of design relating to lighting for the theatre and dance. Mechanics of basic electricity, color theory, instrumentation, distribution and control are discussed.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years The course is a lecture/laboratory study of the historical and contemporary contribution of space and environment atmospherics to the creation of the world of the play/dance and the theatre experience as a whole. Rendering, graphic media, specification writing and scenic models are addressed.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years The history of fashion silhouette is explored along with the design elements used in developing a character’s costume. Students will apply historical perspective and utilize the design elements of line, texture, color and gesture in designing costumes.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years Stage Management is a lecture/laboratory study of the professional union approach to stage management and personnel mediation in stage production. Students will apply knowledge and technique related to contract and union policy in various repertory scenarios. The aspects of prompt books, blocking documentation, callsheets, rehearsal set-up and running and calling the show will be implemented.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years The class is a lecture/laboratory study of the problems of stage lighting for the proscenium and non-proscenium stages. Students are expected to develop and apply concept and historical lighting techniques in various theater and dance genre (musical-comedy, cabaret, modern and jazz dance). Computer applied lighting will be used in a production environment.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years Advanced Scene Design is an advanced course emphasizing approaches and techniques relating to the design, development and implementation of scenic concepts. Students will utilize approaches to research design and develop scenic concepts. Concepts will be developed, rendered, constructed and rigged to production standards.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than every two years This course will provide the Technical Theatre student with practical application for presenting a professional portfolio. Practical application of common professional practices along with interviewing skills will be applied through lectures, demonstrations and projects designed to build the student’s portfolio and confidence in presenting their work to the professional world.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) The independent study allows students to enroll in a directed study. Upper level production responsibilities such as set, light, costume, prop, sound design and stage management fall under these responsibilities. Production responsibilities could also be in film or video productions.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: every semester In order to qualify for an internship, a student must be matriculated and have completed a minimum of 60 credits with at least 12 credits earned at Fitchburg State, and have a 2.5 GPA prior to placement. While these are university requirements, individual departments may have additional GPA requirements in the major and other entry requirements.
Subject
TETA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
