THEATRE ARTS

School of Arts and Social Sciences

THEATRE ARTS (THTR)

THTR-01 INTRODUCTION TO THEATER (formerly DRAM-01)

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: THTR 111)
(CSU breadth area C1/C2) (IGETC area 3B)
Advisory: ENGL-01A

his course is an introduction to the art of theatre that delves into the nature of theatrical presentation, elements of dramatic structure, and the contributions of the playwright, actors, director, designers, technicians, and the audience. (05/22)

THTR-04 WORLD THEATRE I (formerly DRAM-08)

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: THTR 113)
(CSU breadth area C1)
Advisory: ENGL-01A

This course examines theatre practices and theories from around the world. Emphasis will be placed on the study of theatre from Ancient Greece through the 17th century. (05/22)

THTR-10 ACTING I (formerly DRAM-12)

3 units: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: THTR 151)

This course is designed to serve the needs of the beginning student in acting. Emphasis will be on stage techniques and character development for stage performance. The development of scene repertoire is also studied by choosing scenes to be memorized from various periods of dramatic literature. Critical evaluation, demonstration, and written reviews are required. (05/22)

THTR-11 ACTING II (formerly DRAM-13)

3 units: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: THTR 152)
Prerequisite: THTR-10.

This course follows Acting I and continues the exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes. (05/22)

THTR-14 SCRIPT ANALYSIS: PLAYS IN PERFORMANCE (formerly DRAM-23)

3 units: 2 hours lecture. 3 hours lab.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: THTR 114)
Advisory: ENGL-01A

In this course, actors will develop textual interpretation skills that enable them to analyze the action, images, characterization, and other components of a play for performance. These components are crucial to understanding textual detail that goes beyond literal meaning, and indeed prepares students for an industry focused on page-to-stage success. (05/22)

THTR-20 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE IN PRODUCTION

3 units: 1 hours lecture, 6 hours lab.
CSU & UC Transferable
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment by audition or interview. Instructor signature required.

This course covers the audition, rehearsal, and performance period of a theatre production. Students will participate in a show as a performer, choreographer, or assistant director. The course focuses on concepts, processes, and techniques in performance and directing. Emotional development of dramatic characters and justification of physical actions will be stressed. Read-throughs will help students develop proficiency with script analysis on technical and literary levels. (05/22)

THTR-21 TECHNICAL THEATRE IN PRODUCTION

3 units: 1 hours lecture, 6 hours lab.
CSU & UC Transferable
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment by audition or interview. Instructor signature required.

This course covers the interview, rehearsal, and performance period of a production. Students will participate in a show as a stage manager, assistant stage manager, or part of the running crew. They will focus on learning and applying skills in one of the following areas: stage management, scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, sound, or makeup. Understanding the basic concepts, processes, and techniques of technical theatre will deepen students’ appreciation of theatre as a collaborative endeavor. Production team members practice leadership and problem-solving skills by role-playing common scenarios encountered during shows. Additionally, students develop textual analysis, research, and notation skills through completing beginning documentation and collection practices. (05/22)

THTR-30 STAGECRAFT (formerly DRAM-15)

3 units: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: THTR 171)

This course is a study of the physical aspects of stagecraft, including makeup, set construction, scenic artistry, lighting, costuming, and sound production. Laboratory experience is gained in the application of principles of technical theatre in actual productions. (5/22)

THTR-31 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN (formerly DRAM-16)

3 units: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: THTR 172)
Advisory: THTR-01

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of design for the theatre including scenic, lighting, costumes, sound, makeup and properties. Students will read scripts and develop their own design projects for productions. (05/22)

THTR-50 STANDARDIZED PATIENT & ACTING FOR INDUSTRY (formerly DRAM-50)

2 units: 1 hour lecture; 3 hours lab.
Limitation on Enrollment: Registration requires audition/interview and signature of instructor.

This course offers the advanced Acting student experience as a medical standardized patient working within the college’s Allied Health programs and prepares the actor for real world auditions and industrial Acting work. Actors gain experience as Standardized Patients working within established scenarios, while using improvisation and practiced techniques to aid in diagnosis and patient care for Allied Health students. Students also prepare audition reels for their commercial portfolios. (05/22)