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13 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 103Stagecraft I3

Credit(s): 3 This course is designed to acquaint the student with the technical aspects of backstage theatre. Units include stage scenery construction, stage lighting, terminology and safety. Course Level: Undergraduate

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
THEA 104Introduction To The Theatre3

Credit(s): 3 A survey course to acquaint the student with our cultural heritage in the theatre. Units covered include history, roles of various theatre artists, theories and structures of drama and the basic fundamentals and techniques of acting. Topics are covered through lecture, assigned reading and student participation. Learning Outcome(s): Public Speaking Course Level: Undergraduate Honors Component: This course will offer an honors component to fulfill honors program requirements.

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
THEA 160Acting I3

Credit(s): 3 The course emphasis is on the learning of basic fundamentals and techniques of the art of acting through lecture and student participation. Course Level: Undergraduate

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
THEA 190Theatrical Practicum1

Credit(s): 1 This course entails a minimum of 40 hours work in some combination of acting, set construction, make-up, costume, lighting or other technical support connected with a university theatrical production.

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
THEA 203Stagecraft II3

Credit(s): 3 This course is designed to acquaint the student with the technical aspects of backstage theatre. Units to include properties, costuming, makeup, sound, and theatrical management.

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
Prerequisite
THEA 103
THEA 210Play Analysis3

Credit(s): 3 Students will be introduced to historical and contemporary theatrical movements, focusing on how contemporaneous cultural, political, and social situations inform script and production choices. This course focuses on how texts evolve into production. Attendance at live theatre events is required.

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
Prerequisite
THEA 104 Course Level: Undergraduate
THEA 250Special Topics in Theatre3

Credit(s): 3 A flexible course designed to broaden students’ knowledge and appreciation of Theatre by examining advanced topics of particular interest to both students and instructor.

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
Prerequisite
THEA 103 or THEA 160 or Permission of Instructor Course Level: Undergraduate
THEA 260Acting II3

Credit(s): 3 This course is a continuation of the principles of Acting I but with an emphasis on ensemble work, textual analysis, and character development.

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
Prerequisite
THEA 160
THEA 303Design for Theatre3

Credit(s): 3 Students will be introduced to basic scenic, lighting, properties, and sound design for live theatre and will be introduced to various artistic media and techniques. Participation in Theatre-at-Tusculum productions and lab hours are required.

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
THEA 350Special Topics in Theatre3

Credit(s): 3 A flexible course designed to broaden students’ knowledge and appreciation of Theatre by examining advanced topics of particular interest to both students and instructor.

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
Prerequisite
THEA 103 and THEA 160
THEA 390Individual Directed Project3

Credit(s): 3 This course on dramaturgy focuses on the assembly of research casebooks for a play in production or a play in consideration for production. Students will learn to conduct historical, social, and cultural research and analysis, and they will develop best practices for sharing this information with actors, creative teams, and audiences in both print and digital formats. Students will be introduced to the principles of season planning and audience education and outreach.

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
Prerequisite
Junior Standing Course Level: Undergraduate
THEA 420Senior Seminar3

Credit(s): 3 The culminating course for Communication majors in the Theatre concentration, this seminar offers students a transition to post- undergraduate career and/or graduate-level academic pursuits. Working with the course facilitator and additional readers/advisors, students will complete a final portfolio that includes a résumé or curriculum vitae, a project that positions their work in their area of study and critiques that work, and a personal statement about their capstone project. Students will fulfill their public speaking requirement in this course by presenting their capstone work in a public forum. Course Level: Undergraduate

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
THEA 452Theatre Internship3

Credit(s): 3 The internship experience provides advanced students on-the-job experience in their area of study and in a variety of settings. Students may elect to work on or off campus in areas such as Acting, Design, Construction, Lighting, Marketing, Box Office, Event Setup, etc.

Subject
THEA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.tusculum.edu
Prerequisite
Junior Standing Crosslistings: COMM 452 , ENGL 452

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