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[email protected] SPRING 2021 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. SPAN 2B INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II 4.0 Units A course covering the reading of contemporary works, advanced review of grammar emphasis on speaking and composition, and further discussion of cultural topics. Prerequisite: SPAN 2A with a minimum grade of C SPAN 21 SPANISH SPEAKERS I 5.0 Units This course is designed for bilingual students whose heritage language is Spanish and for linguistically qualified students who wish to improve their reading and writing Spanish skills. It provides students with instruction that builds upon their existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and their cultural heritage and knowledge. The course will help students develop critical and integrative thinking skills; enhance their knowledge of Hispanic cultures as manifested in Spanish-speaking countries and the United States; understand sociopolitical realities; examine and recognize dialectal, social, and contextual variations; improve strategic speaking, reading, and writing skills; and master grammar points of concern to bilingual and heritage Spanish speakers. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish heritage speaker proficiency or the equivalent intermediate level as assessed. THEATER ARTS THEA 1A THEORY/PRACTICE OF ACTING I 3.0 Units This course prepares a student to apply basic acting theory to performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization, stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text. An introduction to the techniques and theories of acting, explored through improvisation, exercises and scene study. Students should be able to demonstrate the following skills: development of the physical and psychological resources for acting including relaxation, concentration, creativity, believability, and commitment. Strongly Recommended: ENG 1A THEA 1B THEORY/PRACTICE OF ACTING II 3.0 Units Continued exploration of the theory and practice of acting, focusing on more complex characterization and character analysis. Introduction to theatrical styles and period acting with emphasis on monologues and scenes. Prerequisite: THEA 1A with a minimum grade of C or an equivalent acting class or acting performance experience. THEA 5 THEATER FORYOUNG AUDIENCES 3.0 Units Introduction to the history, theory, and techniques of theater for young audiences. Creation, including possible props, puppets, masks, and costumes, and performance of a theatrical production to be performed for local K-12 students. All enrolled will be a part of the production and will learn aspects of touring a show including public relations, audio, and transportation. Strongly Recommended: THEA 1A with a minimum grade of C Casting is subject to audition. THEA 11 STAGETO SCREEN 3.0 Units Major plays which subsequently have been made into films. Analysis of playscripts augmented by a viewing and analysis of the film adaptation. Major areas of concentration vary from semester to semester. THEA 25 FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE SPEECH 3.0 Units Theory and practice of speech improvement for acting. Development of the voice, articulation and pronunciation for theater production. Covers speeches and oral traditions from 1600 to the present. THEA 31A DRAMAWORKSHOP- BEGINNING 3.0 Units Participation as an actor in experimental workshop plays, original student scripts, and other projects, possibly leading to scheduled performances. Casting subject to in class audition. THEA 31B DRAMAWORKSHOP - INTERMEDIATE 3.0 Units Participation as an experienced actor in one act plays, original student scripts, or other projects, leading to scheduled performances. Prerequisite THEA 31A with a minimum grade of C. Casting subject to audition. THEA 31C DRAMAWORKSHOP - TECHNICALTHEA 3.0 Units Participation as designer or stage crew in one act plays, original student scripts, or other projects developed in collaboration with students in Theater 31A . Prerequisite: THEA 50 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) Strongly Recommended: THEA 48A with a minimum grade of C THEA 48A TECHTHEATER PROD - BEGINNING 3.0 Units Students will gain practical experience in the application of production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costume, lighting, sound and running crews. Enrollment is for the duration of the semester. Strongly Recommended: MATH 107 and THEA 50 with a minimum grade of C THEA 48B TECHTHEATER PROD-INTERMEDIATE 3.0 Units Participation in scheduled productions and events as crew members and/or construction of said productions technical elements, including lighting and sound implementation. Enrollment is for the duration of the semester. Students may participate in the design and board operation of multiple productions or events per semester. Prerequisite: THEA 48A with a minimum grade of C Strongly Recommended: MATH 107 with a minimum grade of C THEA 48C TECHTHEATER PROD - ADVANCED 3.0 Units Participation in scheduled productions as assistant stagemanagers or assistant designers of said productions technical elements, including scenic, costume, lighting and sound design. Enrollment is for the duration of the semester. Students may participate in more than one production per semester, as needed. Prerequisite: THEA 48B and THEA 50L or THEA 51 or MUS 35 or THEA 52