83 FALL 2023 925.424.1000 | [email protected] FALL 2023 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A or ENG 1AEX with a minimum grade of C THEA 3A BEGINNING IMPROVISATION 3.0 Units An entry level course designed to introduce to students to concepts of improvisation and creative dramatics. It will encourage students to “think out of the box”, promoting creative problem solving within a supportive ensemble. Recommended for non-majors (Early Childhood education, Business, Speech/ Communication majors especially encouraged) as well as Theatre: AA students. THEA 3B INTERMEDIATE IMPROVISATION 3.0 Units This course will teach students Long-Form Improvisation. The class will concentrate on finding style and improving skills through various in class, supportive, exercises. We will focus on accepting/supporting, creating honest and strong relationship, and developing complex and engaging circumstances. Prerequisite: THEA 3A with a minimum grade of C/P THEA 3C IMPROVISATION IN PERFORMANCE 3.0 Units From Saturday Night Live to Flash Mobs - Improvisation is part of our culture. Students will get the opportunity to perform as well as teach improvisation techniques and creative dramatics in a supportive and fun atmosphere. The students will also have opportunities to attend and critique the work various local improvisation troupes. Prerequisite: THEA 3B 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. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX THEA 39A MUSICAL THEA WORKSHOP-BEGINING 3.0 Units Training in performance skills for the musical theater, with emphasis on acting, stage movement and vocal production. Solo, duet and ensemble work , possibly leading to a culminating public performance. THEA 39B MUSICAL THEA WORKSHOP-INTERMED 3.0 Units Intermediate training in performance skills for the musical theater, with emphasis on acting, stage movement and vocal production. Study includes written analyses, musical theater staging and basic acting and vocal techniques. Solo, duet, and ensemble work possibly leading to culminating public performance. Prerequisite: THEA 39A with a minimum grade of C THEA 39C MUSICAL THEA WORKSHOP-ADVANCED 3.0 Units Advanced training in performance skills for the musical theater, with emphasis on acting, stage movement and vocal production. Study includes auditioning techniques and critical analyses of musical theater performances. Culminating public performance required. Prerequisite: THEA 39B with a minimum grade of C THEA 47A PERFORM IN PROD: INTRO LIVE 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. THEA 47B PERFORMANCE IN PROD: BEGINNING 3.0 Units As a continuation of THEA 47A, students will participate in the cast of a scheduled main stage production. Emphasis will be on character development, objectives, and actions. Prerequisite: THEA 47A with a minimum grade of C THEA 47C PERFORMANCE IN PROD: INTERMED. 3.0 Units This course is a continuation of THEA 47B. Student will participate in the cast of a scheduled main stage production. This course will focus on rehearsal technique, personal creative exploration, and ensemble building and motivated performance response. Prerequisite: THEA 47B with a minimum grade of C THEA 47D PERFORMANCE IN PROD: ADVANCED 3.0 Units As a continuation of THEA 47C, 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 outreach and publicity obligations. Prerequisite: THEA 47C with a minimum grade of C THEA 48A TECH THEATER 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. Recommended Course Preparation: 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 Recommended Course Preparation: 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 Recommended Course Preparation: 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 Scan here to visit the current Fall 2023 class schedule online
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