Exploratory Pathways

Introductory Courses

First or second-year students interested in exploring the range of offerings in Theater, Dance & Media are encouraged to begin with these introductory courses that count towards concentration credit. For any questions about possible TDM courses to explore, please reach out to tdmdus[at]fas.harvard.edu.

*Note: While the classes below emphasize the interdisciplinary connections between theater, dance, and media, for ease of reference in this catalog, they are grouped according to the discipline prioritized in the course content.

This page was last updated on June 9, 2026.

Exploratory Pathways

Introductory Courses

Are you a first-year and want to explore the fields of Theater, Dance & Media? Take a first year seminar! expand_more

Is acting or directing your passion? expand_more

Interested in performing on a stage with professionally designed lights, sound, costumes? expand_more

Would you like to explore writing for the stage or screen? expand_more

Do you want to understand how performance and the stage can change the way we understand ethnic, social, and national identities? expand_more

Are you interested in opportunities to explore a new physical or movement practice? expand_more

Interested in exploring how the different performing arts fields intersect with each other? expand_more

Curious how designers conjure up visual and auditory worlds on stage? expand_more

Eager to explore how media culture and technology has changed the landscape of the performing arts? expand_more

Curious how to chart your path in Theater, Dance & Media? Consider the following...

Pathways in Acting expand_more

Pathways in Directing expand_more

Pathways in Dramatic Writing expand_more

Pathways in Dance or Movement expand_more

Pathways in Design/Technical Theater/Media expand_more

Pathways in Producing Your Own Work expand_more