The goal of this secondary field is to encourage and make possible a mix of studio training and text-based academic course work. Many departments and degree programs offer courses centered on theater, dance, and media and these courses represent a variety of approaches and emphases for the study of the history and aesthetics of these performing arts. Students electing a secondary field in Theater, Dance, and Media are urged to choose complementary offerings that make a coherent unit of their combined scholarly and practical studies.

REQUIREMENTS: 5 courses (20 credits)

1. At least two practice-based or studio courses (acting, directing, dance, choreography, dramaturgy, design, etc.), most of which are offered under TDM in my.harvard.edu.

2. At least two courses focused on critical and scholarly approaches from either the courses sponsored by TDM or from the list of cross-listed courses (see Course List).

3. One additional course from either list.

OTHER INFORMATION

Pass/Fail: With the exception of approved Freshman Seminars, all courses must be taken for letter grades. Grades should be B- or above.

Summer School/Study Abroad: Students may petition the Committee on Theater, Dance, and Media to have Harvard Summer School courses or study abroad courses count towards the secondary field by submitting full descriptions of these courses to the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) of TDM for approval.

Limited Enrollment Courses: Secondary field students will not be granted preferential access to limited enrollment courses. Individual faculty members will determine the priority of enrollment.

Double-Counting: Only one course may double-count towards both your concentration and your secondary field. This is a Harvard College policy.

ADVISING RESOURCES AND EXPECTATIONS

Students pursuing a secondary field are urged to seek out faculty members of the Committee on Theater, Dance, & Media for advice on their specific course choices. Students must declare the secondary in Theater, Dance & Media in my.harvard.edu, and submit a completed Secondary Field form to Theater, Dance & Media via tdm[at]fas.harvard.edu before the Registrar's deadline in the last term of their senior year.

For more information on the secondary field and for advising, contact Theater, Dance & Media.

Download the Secondary Field Form (HarvardKey required)