CLASS LISTING
ACTING/DIRECTING:
THEA 104 VOICE AND MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR 3.0 Units
Strongly recommended: Concurrent enrollment required in THEA 201.
A course in vocal anatomy, physiology, and phonetics as well as
the exploration of how the voice and body work. Designed to develop
the actor's awareness, relaxation, flexibility, and responsiveness
in order to communicate openly and expressively. May be taken four
times. CSU
THEA 201 ACTING FUNDAMENTALS I 3.0 Units
Strongly recommended: Reading 099 if reading score is below level
2. A beginning level performance class with an introduction to the
Stanislavski method of acting. Provides a foundation in acting through
a study of improvisation, vocal technique, historical concepts,
and theory through scene and monologue work. May be taken four times.
CSU;UC (CAN DRAM 8)
THEA 202 ACTING FUNDAMENTALS II 3.0 Units
Prerequisite: THEA 201.
An extension of the concepts as introduced in THEA 201. A more in-depth
approach to contemporary theatre using the Stanislavski Method as
well as other methods of acting in character and scene study and
analysis. May be taken four times. CSU;UC
THEA 241 FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE DIRECTION
3.0 Units
Strongly recommended: Reading 099 if reading score is below level
2. A study of the approach to play analysis, casting, and rehearsal
technique leading to a performance. Students will receive practical
experience in directing short scenes. May be taken two times. CSU;UC
THEA 211 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA 3.0 Units
Strongly recommended: Reading 099 if reading score is below level
2. A study of acting as it applies to the techniques and disciplines
of film and television. May be taken four times. CSU;UC
WRITING/ANALYSIS:
THEA 101 INTRO TO THEATRE ARTS 3.0 Units
Strongly recommended: Reading 099 if reading score is below level
2. Background and foundation for appreciation and evaluation of
theatre arts. Course will include a study of dramatic structure,
history of the theatre, plays and playwrights, and a study of contemporary
theatre production. CSU;UC
THEA 200 SCRIPT ANALYSIS 3.0 Units
Strongly recommended: Reading 099 if reading score is below level
2.
Introduction to theatre as an art form involving the inter-related
processes of all elements of theatre with the primary focus being
on script analysis. Includes the study of plays throughout history
with emphasis on dramatic analysis and cultural significance. May
be taken three times. CSU;UC
THEA 204 STAGE AND SCREENWRITING 3.0
Units
Strongly recommended: Reading 099 if reading score is below level
2. Introduction to theatre as an art form involving the inter-related
processes of all elements of theatre with the primary focus being
on script analysis. Includes the study of plays throughout history
with emphasis on dramatic analysis and cultural significance. May
be taken three times. CSU;UC
THEA 250 THEATRE APPRECIATION 3.0 Units
Strongly recommended: Reading 099 if reading score is below level
2. An introduction to methods of evaluating theatre in performance.
Students will view and critique at least five off-campus plays per
semester in which students must arrange for their own transportation.
May be taken four times. CSU
PRODUCTION:
THEA 210 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE 2.0 Units
Prerequisite: Audition. Participation in the production of a full-length
play for public performance. May be taken four times. CSU;UC
THEA 220 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE STYLES
2.0 Units
Prerequisite: THEA 210 Continued and more in-depth participation
in the production of a full-length play for public performance.
May be taken four times. CSU;UC
THEA 294 SHAKESPEARE IN PRODUCTION 3.0
Units
Prerequisite: THEA 284 or Audition. Translating the Shakespearean
text into an hour long performance adaptation. Students are required
to participate in a theatrical production of a Shakespearean play
for middle and high school students. In-class and out of class rehearsals
may be necessary in order to complete production. May be taken four
times.
TECHNICAL THEATRE:
THEA 120 INTRO TO TECHNICAL THEATRE 3.0 Units
Strongly recommended: Reading 099 if reading score is below level
2. An introduction to the equipment, processes, and techniques used
in the production of stage settings, props, sound, lighting, and
costumes.
CSU;UC
THEA 125 TECHNICAL PRODUCTION LABORATORY
2.0 Units
Strongly recommended: Reading 099 if reading score is below level
2. A laboratory in the technical production of stage scenery, lighting,
sound, props, costuming, or makeup. May be taken four times. CSU;UC
THEA 245 STAGE MANAGEMENT 3.0 Units
Prerequisite: THEA 120 – A study of the stage manager’s
duties and relationshop to the director, actors, and technicians.
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