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(TA) Theatre Arts Classes-General

 

100 Introduction to the Theatre

Three hours lecture (3)

A survey of theory and practice in the contemporary theatre including its literary, critical and technical aspects, and their relationships to historical backgrounds. CSU; UC

 

104 Introduction to the Performing Arts

Three hours lecture (3)

Dance, music, and drama are examined in a general survey of the lively arts. Includes an historical and social contexts of live performance. This course is dually listed as DNCE 104 and MUS 104. CSU; UC

 

122 World View of the Short Play

Six hours lecture-laboratory (3)

Prerequisite: TA 100 or 115

An exploration of cultural and social diversity through intensive investigation of the short play. Students will study the works of several artists with varied views and backgrounds, including segments on African, African- American, Asian, Hispanic, and gay and lesbian theatre. Each student will also participate in the acting, directing and/or technical aspects of several short works, culminating in the performance of the "Short Play Festival." May be taken two times. CSU; UC

 

125 Beginning Oral Interpretation

Three hours lecture (3)

An introduction to the oral reading of prose, poetry and drama in distinct and inter-textual formats. Models of critical analysis will be applied to written literature and reading will be performed and evaluated by applying principles of effective delivery. This course is dually listed as SPCH 125. CSU; UC

 

130 Reader's Theatre

Three hours lecture (3)

Forms, styles, and aesthetics of ensemble speaking. Emphasis on programming and experimental presentation of prose, poetry, and drama through group reading. CSU; UC

140 History of the Theatre From Ancient

Greece Through the 17th Century

Three hours lecture (3)

A survey of the influence of different cultures, traditions, and technologies on the development of the theatre as a social institution from Ancient Greece through the 17th Century. CSU; UC

 

141 History of the Theatre From the I8th

Century to the Present

Three hours lecture (3)

A survey of the influence of different cultures, traditions, and technologies on the development of the theatre as a social institution from the 18th Century to the present. CSU; UC

 

150 Dramatic Literature

Three hours lecture (3)

Survey of dramatic literature from classical to the modern period including: classical, medieval, renaissance, restoration, neo-classical, romantic, realistic, and modern plays. CSU; UC

 

Management

Nine hours laboratory (3)

An introduction to the principles and practices of arts management through an interdisciplinary study of management topics in the visual and performing arts. This course is dually listed as AMS 182, ANTH 182, ART ~82, DNCE 182, and MUS /82. CSU

 

183 Internship in Arts Management

Nine hours laboratory (3)

Prerequisite: AMS/ANTH/ART/DANCE/MUS or TA

182

Practical experience in arts management in the visual and performing arts. This course is dually listed as AMS 183, ANTH 183, ART ~83, DNCE 183, and MUS 183. CSU

 

 197E Management of Theatre Activities

One and one-half to nine hours laboratory (. 5-3) The principles of organization, operation, and planning for theatre management including programming, ticket sales, box office records, and promotional news release writing. Practical use applied to theatre productions. May be taken four times. CSU

 

197F Theatre Topics

Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours required of the student. Any combination of lecture, laboratory, or lecture-laboratory may be scheduled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule. (. 5-4) Topics in theatre. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered. May be taken four times. CSU; UC - Credit Limitations

 

297 Experimental Topics in Theatre

Three, six, or nine hours laboratory ~,2,3)

Prerequisite: Previous theatre experience

Designed for students with particular interest in advanced projects, including individual research. Tutoring and performance for college classes and community. May be taken four times. CSU; UC - Credit Limitations