85 FALL 2024 925.424.1000 | [email protected] FALL 2024 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. 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 1 CONSERVATORY READINESS 1.0 Units This course is required for students interested in participating in the Actors Conservatory at Las Positas College. This course prepares students for a rigorous two-year training program in acting, musical theater, and dance. Students are expected to perform monologues, solos, and short dance sequences in this course, as well as participate in mentorship and cohort activities throughout the semester. 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. 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. This production is by audition only and will require rehearsals and performances outside of the listed course hours. Auditions are scheduled for August 2023. For more information on auditions and rehearsals, please visit the audition page at http:// laspositascollege.edu/theater/auditions.php or contact producer Titian Lish at [email protected] 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 This production is by audition only and will require rehearsals and performances outside of the listed course hours. Auditions are scheduled for August 2023. For more information on auditions and rehearsals, please visit the audition page at http:// laspositascollege.edu/theater/auditions.php or contact producer Titian Lish at [email protected] 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 This production is by audition only and will require rehearsals and performances outside of the listed course hours. Auditions are scheduled for August 2023. For more information on auditions and rehearsals, please visit the audition page at http:// laspositascollege.edu/theater/auditions.php or contact producer Titian Lish at [email protected] Scan here to visit the current Fall 2024 class schedule online
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