THEA 110Introduction to Theatre4
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
Alfred University · Courses
THEA
34 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 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
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 145Improvisation: Just Say Yes!2
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 200Special Topics1-4
Includes non-regularly scheduled course offerings in related areas of study. Examples include Musical Theatre; Theatre and Social Change; Ritual and Theatre; Performance Theory; Ethnic Theatre. Credits 1-4
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 205Playmaking4
In this workshop course; students will learn various approaches to dramatic playwriting. We will be reading works of established and new playwrights; discussing dramatic structure (including conflict; exposition; events; action; motivation; subtext; character; etc.) and most importantly using writing exercises both in class and at home to develop a short play. Each student will complete a play of at least 10 minutes running time in length as a final requirement of the class. The completed plays will be performed in a public reading. (Cross-listed as ENGL 205) Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts CoB: Humanities
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
- Alias
- ENGL 205
THEA 211Women in Theatre Society and Politics
A survey course tracing the role(s) of women in theatre - audience; acting; directing; writing; designing; managing - from the ancient Greeks to contemporary times in a range of cultures. Representative plays; essays; and production artifacts are studied to discover the changing roles of women. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Humanities SoAD: Humanities-'Other'
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 212From Page to Stage: Script Analysis4
Sub-Total Credits 14
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 230Stage Management and the Art of
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 240Acting I4
ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 4 312 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 241Vocal Production for Theatre4
Exercises and techniques to free the voice and improve projection; resonance; and articulation. Covers international phonetic alphabet and standard stage speech. Credits 4
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 242Collaborative Performance Lab4
This course; culminating in a public performance; will provide students with specialized focus on devised; ensemble theatre-making in an experimental workshop setting. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 245Improvisation: Just Say Yes!
This rigorous course provides new and returning theatre students with a fun; collaborative environment for exploring a variety of improvisation techniques drawn from a range of styles and teachers. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts AU: Phys Fitness (Fall '19+)
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 251Theatre Colloquium1
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 270Play Production2
A lab course designed to give students practical production experience under faculty supervision in the areas of acting or directing. May be repeated for credit to maximum of 4 hours. Credits 2
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit to maximum of 4 hours.
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
- Prerequisite
- Permission of instructor.
THEA 290Acting in Verse2
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 300Special Topics1-4
Includes non-regularly scheduled course offerings in related areas of study. Examples include Musical Theatre; Theatre and Social Change; Ritual and Theatre; Performance Theory; Ethnic Theatre. Credits 1-4
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 311Classical World Theatre: History Art Politics & Society4
Sub-Total Credits 14
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 312Modern and Contemporary World Theatre: History Art Politics &4
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 320LLab-Scene Design
Credits 0
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 322Stage Costume Design
A costume focused design course which builds on the principles of design taught in THEA 220. It further develops skills in research methodology; script analysis; costume design theories; artistic processes; and costume construction for specific plays. Lab hours required. Credits 3
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 330Directing I4
Through workshops; discussion and individual research projects; students develop skills ranging from casting and organizing a production; to rehearsal methods and building an ensemble; to understanding key aspects of design theory and textual scene analysis. Students will have plenty of opportunities to workshop scenes and ideas; learn the skills of constructively critical feedback; and rehearse and present a final project of their choice. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 340Acting II4
This intermediate level course emphasizes text analysis; scene study; in-depth character development; character relationship explorations; and exploration of the interface between text and subtext with a direct application to performance. Prerequisite: THEA 240 or permission of instructor. Credits 4
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 342Intermediate Performance Lab
Intermediate level continuation of THEA 242. Credits 4
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 370Advanced Play Production2
Advanced level continuation of THEA 270. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Credits 2
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 385Internship in Theatre
An independent project allowing students to gain experience in professional or semi-professional theatre settings. A written Plan of Study describing the requirements of the course is required. Prerequisite: Junior standing; approval of instructor or Department Coordinator. Credits 2-4
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 400Special Topics1-4
Sub-Total Credits 12-13 Total Credits 25-29 90 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 431Directing II4
Sub-Total Credits 6 *Other courses may be considered and must be approved by the Associate Dean in collaboration with the Theatre Faculty. Total Credits 20 328 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 440Acting III
Intended for the serious student of acting; this advanced performance course applies the in-depth skills developed in Acting II to historical texts: the Greek classics; Shakespeare Restoration Comedy; Commedia dell'arte; modern realism. Credits 3
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 442Advanced Performanc Lba
Advanced level continuation of THEA 242 and 342. (Fall) Credits 4
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 450Independent Study
Credits 1-4
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 490Senior Seminar
This course provides tools to bridge the gap between academic theatre and what comes next. Topics include exploration of options; the business of theatre; marketing oneself; resume building; taxes for independent contractors; and preparation of materials (auditions; portfolios). *Prerequisite: Theatre major; senior standing. Credits 1
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 495Senior Project2-4
Students complete a project for the Theatre major in their areas of interest. The project is to be submitted as a proposa 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 2-4 587
- Subject
- THEA
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
THEA 496Senior Project I: Development
Students develop and refine a theatre project proposal in their area of interest. Upon faculty approval; they begin ; preparatory work such as research; design; rehearsal planning; or budgeting. The course culminates in a progress presentation demonstrating readiness for execution. the Fall Credits 2
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
- Prerequisite
- Theater Major with Senior StandingOffered in
THEA 497Senior Project II: Execution
Students execute their approved theatre projects with faculty supervision; focusing on artistic and logistical problem- solving. The course concludes with a final presentation; performance; or deliverable; along with a reflective analysis of the process. Prerequisites: THEA 496; Senior Standing Credits 2
- Subject
- THEA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
Source: Alfred University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61