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[email protected] SPRING 2022 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. 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 or ENG 1AEX with a minimum grade of C 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 4 MODERN AMERICAN THEATER 3.0 Units The history, representation and contributions of various works of Modern American Theater and the study of Modern American theater as an instrument for expressing and understanding cultural identity. The focus will be on at least three of the following cultural groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Latin Americans and Native Americans. Strongly Recommended: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C THEA 10 INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC ARTS 3.0 Units A survey of the elements of Theater event and its contribution to cultures and societies throughout history. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX 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 48A TECH THEATER PROD - BEGINNING 3.0 Units Studentswill gainpractical experience in the applicationof 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 TECH THEATER 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 TECH THEATER PROD - ADVANCED 3.0 Units Participation in scheduled productions as assistant stage managers 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 with a minimum grade of C Strongly Recommended: MATH 107 or MATH 107B with a minimum grade of C THEA 48D TECH THEATER PROD - CAPSTONE 3.0 Units Participation in scheduled productions as manager of productions technical elements,which may include stage management, publicity management, or designer’s apprentice in lighting, sound, costume, or scenic design. Enrollment is for the duration of the semester. Students may participate in more than one production or event per semester. Prerequisite: THEA 48C, THEA 50L or MUS 35 or THEA 51 or THEA 52 with a minimum grade of C THEA 50L INTRODUCTION TO STAGE LIGHTING 3.0 Units This course involves the study and execution of stage lighting with emphasis on equipment, control, and their relationship to design. Introduction to stage lighting design. Physics of light, color, electricity; components of basic lighting technology; comprehensive overview of the art of theater lighting design. Strongly Recommended: THEA 50 with a minimum grade of C THEA 57A PERFORMANCE PROD - INTRODUCTION 3.0 Units This course provides instruction and supervised participation in theatre rehearsal and performance. On stage participation in cast of scheduled main stage production. Enrollment is for the duration of the production. THEA 57B PERFORMANCE IN PROD - BEGINNING 3.0 Units As a continuation of THEA 57A, students will participate in the cast of a scheduled main stage musical production. Emphasis will be on character development, objectives, and actions. Prerequisite: THEA 57A with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) THEA 57C PERFORMANCE PROD - INTERMEDIATE 3.0 Units This course is a continuation of THEA 57B. Student will participate in the cast of a scheduled main stage musical production. This course will focus on rehearsal technique, personal creative exploration, and ensemble building and motivated performance response. Prerequisite: THEA 57B with a minimum grade of C THEA 57D PERFORMANCE PROD - ADVANCED 3.0 Units As a continuation of THEA 57C, students will continue to develop onstage with participation in the cast of the scheduled main stage production. This course will emphasize complexity and polish in performance, personal and creative development as a theater professional, and development as a vocal musician. Prerequisite: THEA 57C with a minimum grade of C THEA 58 STAGE COMBAT 2.0 Units This course introduces students to armed and unarmed stage combat for the theater and entertainment industry with a concentrated focus on partnership, safety, and storytelling through movement. Focus on hand to hand combat and single sword, among others. Students will have the option to complete certification with The Society of American Fight Directors. Prerequisite: THEA 1A and THEA 55 with a minimum grade of C THEA 59 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA II/VOICE 3.0 Units This course is a continuation of Acting for the Camera; this course further explores the challenges an actor faces in delivery for TV/Film/ Media. Additionally, this course covers an introduction to Voice Over Acting. This course will prepare students for on-camera or voice-over auditions and work. Prerequisite: THEA 56 with a minimum grade of C THEA 60 BUSINESS OF ACTING 1.0 Units Students with an interest in pursuing acting beyond the community college setting will work on preparations to audition for theater, film and four-year schools and develop an understanding of the