Course Descriptions

THEATER

100 Introduction to the Theater (3) UC:CSU

This survey course introduces students to the theater. Students learn to become aware of the components constituting an artistic entity and to intelligently and objectively evaluate a professional or non-professional performance. As a final project, students may collectively produce a play.

110 History of the World Theater (3) UC:CSU

This course surveys theater from its prehistoric beginnings to contemporary drama. It emphasizes the reflection of the culture in the drama of each historical period and follows throughout the threads of subject matter, dramatic structure, playwrights, acting techniques and approaches, playing space, and visual elements.

130 Playwriting (3)

This course introduces the student to the basic principles and techniques of playwriting. This is a hands-on practical introduction to playwriting culminating in the student's one-act play being presented by student actors to a live audience.

200 Introduction to Acting (3) UC:CSU

This course is an introduction to the art and craft of acting. The student will be exposed to a brief history of acting. Various areas of actor training including breathing and movement exercises will be covered through lecture/demonstration, ensemble exercises, scene work, play reading and viewing live performances.

233 Play Production (3) CSU

In this course students are actively involved in the production of plays for college and public performance. This course provides study and laboratory exploration in all aspects of play production involving the actor in order to develop his or her acting capabilities, skills, and disciplines.

240 Voice and Articulation for the Theater (3) UC:CSU

This is an elementary voice class which covers the mechanics of voice production, and the various elements of theater speech: quality, strength, timing, and pitch. Individual group exercises are combined to help the student acquire the basics of good theater speech.

NOTE: Credit allowed for only one course: Theater Arts 240 or Speech Communications 111.

265 Movement for the Actor (2) UC:CSU (RPT 1)

Selections from plays, poetry and prose are utilized to train the actor to approach the text from a "physical and emotional" point of view. Exercises and improvisations in sensory-motor awareness lead to flexibility, balance, energy and expressiveness on stage.

271 Intermediate Acting (2) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Theater 200 with a grade of "C" or better, or consent of the instructor.

Acting principles are expanded and applied in staged scenes. The emphasis is on comprehension, translation into meaningful dramatic action, and character creation. The actor's self-awareness is explored and developed before a classroom audience.

275 Scene Study (2)

Prerequisites: Theater 100 and Theater 200.

This course provides the opportunity to increase proficiency in the advanced art and craft of acting. The students will explore the necessary techniques for developing and intensifying their dramatic abilities by demonstrating competency in character analysis and performance.

278 Film and Television Acting (3) CSU

The basic fundamentals of acting for the camera are explored. Demonstration, exercises and improvisations are used to practice the techniques. Scenes are practiced, taped and critiqued.

300 Theater (3)

501 Introduction to Motion Picture Production (3) UC:CSU

(Same as Cinema 1)

This course presents a comprehensive introduction to basic film production techniques and equipment. Proper procedures are explained for the use of cameras, lenses, filters, film stock, light, microphones, tape recorders, editors, and other motion picture equipment. The goal of this course is to appreciate and understand the elements unique to cinematic production and post-production.

505 History of Motion Pictures (3) UC:CSU

This course will involve the viewing of approximately 14 full-length motion pictures. Discussions centering on various film making techniques including acting and narration will follow each screening. The effect of changing social mores will also be discussed. Several formal typewritten papers will be required.

185 Directed Study - Theater (1) CSU (RPT 2) 285 Directed Study - Theater (2) CSU 385 Directed Study - Theater (3) CSU

Allows a student to pursue Directed Study in Theater on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.

NOTE: Maximum UC credit allows 3-1/3 semester units per semester, 6 units total in any or all appropriate subject areas combined. Please note that the granting of transfer credit for courses of this kind is contingent upon a review of the course outline by a UC campus.