Complete List	Technical Theatre	Acting/Directing	Production	General

113 Improvisation for Theatre and Comedy

115 Beginning Acting I: Fundamentals

Three hours lecture (3)

In a workshop environment, the student will ]earn the basic tools and terminology of acting. The student will apply this knowledge and experience to the performance of short scenes. CSU; UC

116 Beginning Acting II: Scene Study

Three hours lecture (3)

Prerequisite: TA 115

Designed to improve the actor's skills for performing scenes and monologues with truth and power. Actors will improve their ability to pursue the character's needs and objectives, to be vulnerable to their partners' words and actions and to create with a range of emotion. Actors in this class will continue to develop their vocal and physical technique. CSU; UC

155 Beginning Playwriting

Three hours lecture (3)

Study and analysis of form, style, and structure in dramatic literature. Students will write at least two one-act plays for critical analysis. Selected student work will be given studio production. CSU

160 Beginning Stage Direction

Three hours lecture (3)

Training in the principles, procedures, and methods of stage direction. Students will serve as assistant directors on college productions and will also direct scenes for acting classes and studio productions. CSU; UC

183 Creative Theatre Ensemble

215 Intermediate Acting I: Styles

Three hours lecture (3)

Prerequisite: TA 116

This course emphasizes the application of fundamental acting skills to specific styles. The actors will learn how to accomplish the demands of different styles from Shakespeare to Theatre of the Absurd. May be taken two times, CSU

216 Intermediate Acting II: Character Development

Three hours lecture (3)

Prerequisite: TA 116

Several approaches to the task of creating a character will be offered. Physical, vocal, psychological, and emotional aspects of character will be developed in depth. May be taken two times. CSU