39 courses with the subject PDAT, 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.
PDAT 120Technical Theatre4
A lecture/lab course in stage technology covering set construction; lighting; sound and scenic painting. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on practical experience; this course covers the art and design areas of set construction and provides a basic understanding of common stagecraft techniques. Lab hours required. (C) Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts
A study in practical skills leading to the creation of wearable from design images. Students will learn basic to intermediate sewing techniques; the nature & character of a broad range of fabrics & auxiliary materials; and various potential methods and techniques used by makers in the fashion & costuming world. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts
An introduction to the principles of designing and applying stage makeup. Projects and makeup crew assignments required. Offered during Fall Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts
Course will cover a practical working knowledge of basic audio engineering and sound design for technical theatre production. This will include the ability to set up and operate sound equipment; use software for sound cue creation and playback; and select material and provide playback for a production. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts
This course gives the student the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a scenic carpenter. Students become familiar with the tools; equipment; and materials of carpentry; as well as the theory of construction and scenic techniques and styles; through instruction and hands on experience. Credits 2
This course introduces students to the world of illusionist scene painting. Students learn the types of the scenic painting projects and various painting techniques that are needed for the execution of these projects. Student will understand the role of the scenic artist as well as learn about each and every step of the scene painting process leading from an artistic rendering to a creation of scene painting. This is a project-based course. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
This practice-based course is about designing costuming for modern dance. Students will learn to collaborate and communicate with choreographers; dancers; and costume builders to design a costume concept for a specific piece that will be performed in the Spring AU Dance Theater Concert. Course content includes gaining knowledge of fabrics; styles; and colors. Students will also gain experience in basic skills like taking measurements; along with learning how to sketch the body. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts
A project based course designed to give students practical technical production experience under faculty supervision in costuming; scenic; lighting; sound; and projection. Typically through work in the costume; scene shop; and theatres. Credits 1
A practicum course designed to give students practical experience under faculty supervision in stage management; production operations; and front of house. Permission of instructor required. (Offered: Credits 1 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
Students will continue collaborating with choreographers; costume shop manager and other designers as the designs they created in the previous semester come to life on stage. Students will experience first hand the challenges and opportunities of the production process and grow as designers as they navigate communication with the rest of the team. (Spring) Credits 1
This course is an exploration of the world of puppetry. It will cover theory; application; and techniques behind the practice of puppet-making from across the globe. Course will culminate in a original short form puppetry performance.
Training in 2D and 3D computer aided drafting with Vectorworks and SketchUp Pro. Students will be able to create 3D models and draft 2D plates to communicate design and technical needs. Credits 2
A scenic design course; which builds on the principles of design taught in PDAT 220. It further develops skills in research methodology; script analysis; sketching and painting techniques; model building; graphics; and use of computer-aided design. Representative scripts will be studied. Credits 2
A study of the aesthetic qualities of light lights significance in the context of space and story. Students will learn the process of developing a concept and meeting production needs through to a lighting design. Students will learn how to create a lighting design package and paperwork and technically plan a lighting design. Credits 2
Creating the patterns and shapes through which a designer's rendering is transformed into a 3-dimensional garment; Half Scale teaches skills of Flat Patternmaking and Draping. These invaluable skills enable the creation of original works- as clothing; costume or sculptural work. Credits 4
This course provides entertainment technician with the fundamentals of MIG welding; rigging; as well as technical production planning and budgeting. (Spring) Credits 2
Advanced level continuation of PDAT 271. Students will be the lead designer on a production with faculty advising. Design areas: scenic, costume, lighting, projection & sound. Credits 1-4
Advanced level continuation of PDAT 272. A lab course where the student will be a crew head on a production or take on more advanced projects with faculty advising. Typically, through work in the costume, scene shop and theatres. May be repeated for credits to a maximum of 6 hours. (Every
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May be repeated for credits to a maximum of 6 hours.
Students complete a project for the Performance Design and Technical Theatre minor in their areas of interest. The project is to be submitted as a proposal to the faculty and approved in advance; with advisory support and supervision provided by the appropriate faculty member. Prerequisites: senior standing; approved written proposal; permission of instructor. Credits 4
