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29 courses with the subject THEA, 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.

THEA 130Stagecraft (4 hrs)

art 63 One diverse cultures/global societies course chosen from:

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 141Voice and Movement – A hands-on lab class in which

students learn vocal and physical techniques to challenge their minds and bodies. Students will also create new work, writing, designing, developing, directing, and performing for an invited audience at the end of the semester. This class is appropriate for all performers and students interested in undergraduate course descriptions 173 strengthening their confidence in public speaking and those choosing performative careers. Offered spring term even years. Three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 151Introduction to Theatre –An introduction to theatre as an

art form, cultural event, and industry. Students will learn the foundational principles of theatrical performance and production through text reading, lectures, discussion, and group projects; by exploring various scripts and performances; and by examining the relationship between text and performance. Required attendance of Milligan live performance theatre productions and possibility of attendance requirement for area theatre performances. Offered fall term odd years. Three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 170The Alexander Technique – Introduction to The Alexander

Technique, a method of educating the body toward efficient use of the whole self through verbal, visual, and hands-on skills. Offered as needed. One semester hour.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 221Stage Management (3 hrs)

Concert and recital attendance (75%/semester of scheduled performances) for 4 semesters *If it is the judgment of the piano faculty that a student’s substantial background in piano warrants private lessons, the students may complete the keyboard skills requirement by registering for MUSC 104 Applied Study-Piano 1 hr/2 semesters (2 hrs) The following general education requirement is fulfilled in the minor: 3 hours of communication (applied study and ensemble credits) Total number of required hours: 19.5-23.5

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 230Fundamentals of Theatrical Design - An introductory

course in the basic elements and principles of theatrical design, including script analysis, research, and basic rendering and modeling techniques. years. Three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu
Prerequisite: THEA 130 (Stagecraft) or equivalent. Offered fall term odd

THEA 231Theatre Technology –This course focuses on gaining

advanced skills and knowledge of the technical detail and equipment needed to produce scenery, lighting, costumes, and sound. Classroom instruction is enhanced through experiential learning and applied knowledge. Prerequisite THEA 130. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 242Acting (3 hrs)

First-time students will complete one of the following courses based on their major:

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 256Theatre Arts Lab - Students will perform and/or work on

technical elements of the Theatre Arts mainstage show. Students learn the organized process of theatrical production with emphasis in their chosen discipline or assignment. Students are required to attend any work calls, meetings, rehearsals, performances, or events required by their chosen discipline or assignment. Offered every term. Can be repeated for credit. One to two semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Repeatable: Can be repeated for credit.
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 270Theatre History3

6 additional hours from any of the Visual and/or Performing Arts courses listed above. Total number of required hours: 18

Subject: THEA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 290Directed Studies - A program of readings and conferences

that provides for individualized study. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 295Seminar - A seminar designed to promote in-depth

discussion, independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 330Advanced Theatrical Design – An advanced course

employing the elements and principles of theatrical design. Students in this course will build on their studies in THEA 230 to produce a design project in any visual theatrical design field. Students will leave this course with milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 332Technical Direction – An advanced course employing the

elements and principles of theatrical technical direction. Lectures, assignments, and projects focus on material cost, and build time estimation for scenic production; stage rigging and other stage technology; CAD drafting, and scenic construction management. Prerequisite THEA 130. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 334Scenic Artistry – This course covers the techniques and

methods of scenic painting, foam carving, scenic fabric use, advanced carpentry, and other elements of advanced scenic artistry, with strong emphasis on experiential learning and applied knowledge. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 336Sound Design – This course focuses on the science and

artistry of sound design. Students in this course will earn the role of music, sound effects, and soundscapes in live theatre, as well as the scientific knowledge and practical use of sound equipment. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 340Directing (4 hrs)

Electives (Choose 2 from the list below (6 hrs)

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 341Period Styles – This course focuses on developing awareness

of the varied methods, conventions, and demands of plays from different cultures and eras, from the Classical Greek period to the 1950s. Students will be directed in multiple scenes from a full-length period production, studying the elements, including table work, script analysis, historical research, and application to the play. Students will perform for an invited audience at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: THEA 141 or THEA 242. Offered spring term odd years. Four semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 342Acting 2 – This is an intensive lab class. Students will be

introduced to the Sanford Meisner technique with a designated Meisner teacher. Students will learn Sanford Meisner’s foundational exercises; character relationship, impulses, moment-to-movement work, and most importantly, living truthfully under imaginary circumstances. Techniques will be applied to both monologues and scenes. Prerequisite: THEA 242, Acting 1. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 360Auditions and Solo Performance – Students will learn the

art of auditioning. Actors will learn to research, select appropriate pieces, and apply acting and movement techniques to monologues. Students will create high-quality monologue packages to use in both classical and contemporary auditions. Singers may pair songs with their monologues. Students must apply to and attend Southeastern Theatre Conference Tennessee Screening auditions or another professional audition with permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: THEA 245 or 341. Offered fall term each year Three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 380Acting for the Screen – Actors learn to act vulnerably and

truthfully on camera. Students will learn to pre-read scripts, conduct script analysis, apply for onscreen roles, prepare to apply and communicate with agents, and memorize quickly and efficiently. They will learn techniques in blocking, delivery, and audition; essentials of making strong choices in auditions and callbacks; and protocols for working on set. Prerequisite:

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 490Directed Studies - A program of readings and conferences

that provides for individualized study. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours. undergraduate course descriptions 174

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 491Internship (1–3 hrs)

One 3-hour diverse cultures/global societies course from the following:

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 493494. Theatre Capstone –An individualized course required

for Theatre Arts majors to demonstrate learning outcomes in acting, directing, design, technical direction, and/or stage management. Students work under the supervision of their academic advisers and in consultation with an advisory committee. The capstone can be completed in coordination with mainstage productions, second-stage productions, other approved productions, or with non-produced performance and production materials including portfolio materials, thesis papers, and audition pieces and materials. In THEA 493, students will plan and begin preparations for their final presentation or production. Students will complete and present their culminating project in THEA 494 during their final spring semester. THEA 493 (three semester hours) fall term each year; THEA 494 (one semester hour) offered spring term each year.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 494Theatre Arts Capstone (1 hr)

Complete a minimum of five hours from the following, with at least one credit hour in a dance class (DANC 111–114):

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 495Seminar - A seminar designed to promote in-depth

discussion, independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 499AMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course

in which students craft a research proposal, prepare a literature review, and outline the methods by which they plan to conduct research. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 499BMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course

in which students complete their research in a manner consistent with practices in their discipline and submit a written draft of their findings to their mentor. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

THEA 499CMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course

in which students revise their research and present their findings publicly. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

Subject: THEA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

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