TA 100 Introduction to the Theatre (3)<\/b>
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nA survey of theory and practice in the contemporary theatre including its literary, critical and technical aspects, and their relationships to historical backgrounds.<\/p>\n
TA 105 Introduction to Technical Theatre (3)<\/b>
\n2 hours lecture \u2013 4 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as ENTT 105<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nA practical introduction to the theories and applications of construction techniques, language, principles, safety, and tools used in the creation of theatrical scenery and properties. The language, tools, and principles of other technical theatre crafts, such as lighting, costuming, make-up, sound design, and stage management will also be presented.<\/p>\n
TA 106 Elementary Stage Costume (3)<\/b>
\n2 hours lecture \u2013 4 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in ENTT\/TA 105<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as FASH 106<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nBasic theories, techniques, and procedures of costume production for stage, film, and television. Practical training in college productions.<\/p>\n
TA 107 Lighting for Stage and Television (3)<\/b>
\n2 hours lecture \u2013 3 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in ENTT\/TA 105<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as ENTT 107<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nTechniques, theories, and procedures necessary to develop lighting and lighting effects integrated into film, television, and theatre productions. Practical experience in college productions.<\/p>\n
TA 108 Stagecraft and Scene Design for Theatre and Television (3)<\/b>
\n2 hours lecture \u2013 3 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in ENTT\/TA 105<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as ENTT 108<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nTechnical practices and organization of production for theatre, film, and television. Practice in drafting, designing, and construction of scenery for college productions.<\/p>\n
TA 109 Elementary Stage Make-Up (3)<\/b>
\n2 hours lecture \u2013 4 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in ENTT\/TA 105<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as FASH 109<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nBasic theories, techniques, and procedures of make-up production for stage, film, and television. Practical training in college productions.<\/p>\n
TA 111 Technical Theatre Production (.5)<\/b>
\n1\u00bd hours laboratory<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in ENTT\/TA 105; completion of, or concurrent enrollment in TA 106 or TA\/ENTT 107 or TA\/ENTT 108, or TA 109<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 4 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nTechniques and procedures of planning and coordination through all phases of the technical theatre production process. Practical training through college production.<\/p>\n
TA 112 Entertainment Audio Production (3)<\/b>
\n2 hours lecture \u2013 3 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as ENTT 112<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nAudio applications and technology for entertainment based uses. To understand set up, operation, troubleshooting techniques with audio signal chain.<\/p>\n
TA 113 Improvisation for Acting and Interactive Theatre (3)<\/b>
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 3 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nImprovisational theatre techniques for basic acting skills and specific forms that engage the audience in an interactive performance setting. Performance material will reflect and analyze situations of conflict found in the participants\u2019 lives and communities.<\/p>\n
TA 115 Beginning Acting I: Fundamentals (3)<\/b>
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 4 times; maximum of 4 completions in any combination of TA<\/i>
\n115, TA 116<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nIn a workshop environment, the student will learn the basic tools and terminology of acting. The student will apply this knowledge and experience to the performance of short scenes.<\/p>\n
TA 116 Beginning Acting II: Scene Study (3)<\/b>
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in TA 115<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 2 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nDesigned to improve the actor\u2019s skills for performing scenes and monologues with truth and power. Actors will improve their ability to pursue the character\u2019s needs and objectives, to be vulnerable to their partners\u2019 words and actions and to create with a range of emotion. Actors in this class will continue to develop their vocal and physical technique.<\/p>\n
TA 119 Voice and Speech (3)<\/b>
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 2 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nA practical and experiential class introducing students to exercises and theories of voice and speech production leading to improved power, expressiveness and clarity. Methodology will include major contemporary approaches to developing the actor\u2019s voice.<\/p>\n
TA 125 Beginning Oral Interpretation (3)<\/b>
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as SPCH 125<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nAn introduction to the oral reading of prose, poetry and drama in distinct and intertextual formats. Models of critical analysis will be applied to written literature and reading will be performed and evaluated by applying principles of effective delivery.<\/p>\n
TA 131 Elementary Stage Costume and Make Up (3)<\/b>
\n2 hours lecture \u2013 3 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as FASH 131<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nBasic theories, techniques, and procedures of costume production and make-up application for stage, film, and television. Practical training in college productions.<\/p>\n
TA 131B Ensemble Theatre Lab (1)<\/b>
\n3 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nPractical lab applications of techniques for building strong theatre ensembles.<\/p>\n
TA 131C Playwriting for Actors Lab (1)<\/b>
\n3 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 3 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nA practical theatre lab in developing the unique and individual qualities of the theatre artists spoken and\/or written voice.<\/p>\n
TA 131D Acting Audition Lab (1)<\/b>
\n3 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 3 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nActors learn the important skills of developing materials and strategies for effective auditioning, cold reading methods, preparing for headshots, crafting a resume, and professionalism.<\/p>\n
TA 140 History of the Theatre From Ancient Greece Through the 17th Century (3)<\/b>
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nA 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.<\/p>\n
TA 141 History of the Theatre From the 18th<\/sup> Century to the Present (3)<\/b> TA 150 Dramatic Literature (3)<\/b> TA 155 Beginning Playwriting (3)<\/b> TA 157 Theatre and Social Justice (3)<\/b> TA 160 Beginning Stage Direction (3)<\/b> TA 170 Computer Aided Drafting for Theatre (2)<\/b> TA 171 Advanced Lighting Lab (2)<\/b> TA 173 Musical Theatre Scenes (1)<\/b> TA 182 Introduction to Arts Management (3)<\/b> TA 183 Internship in Arts Management (3)<\/b> TA 184 Creative Theatre Ensemble (3)<\/b> TA 197C Rehearsal and Performance (.5-3)<\/b> TA 197D Stage Crew Workshop (.5-3)<\/b> TA 197E Management of Theatre Activities (.5-3)<\/b> TA 197F Theatre Topics (.5 \u2013 4)<\/b> TA 216 Intermediate Acting II: Character Development (3)<\/b> TA 217 Intensive Actor Training (3)<\/b> TA 297 Experimental Topics in Theatre (1, 2, 3)<\/b>
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nA 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.<\/p>\n
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nInvestigation of dramatic literature from classical to the contemporary, including examples of: classical, medieval, renaissance, restoration, neo-classical, romantic, realistic, modern, postmodern, contemporary and non-western plays.<\/p>\n
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 3 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nStudy 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.<\/p>\n
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as MCS 157; may be taken 3 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nThe study and practice of theatre as a vehicle for understanding global conditions of social injustice and working to create justice in local communities.<\/p>\n
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nTraining 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.<\/p>\n
\n6 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in TA\/ENTT 105<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 2 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nAn introduction to computer aided drafting using CAD drafting software. Hands on experience with software to be supplemented with basic mechanical drafting terminology and techniques. An introduction to user specific third party software as related to drafting and designing of scenery and lighting for college productions.<\/p>\n
\n6 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in TA\/ENTT 107<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as ENTT 171; may be taken 3 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nCrafting and implementation of the lighting design for performances using the techniques, theories, and procedures necessary to develop lighting and lighting effects. Practical experience in college theatre, dance, and music productions.<\/p>\n
\n3 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as DNCE 173\/MUS 173; may be taken 4 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nRehearsal and performance of solo and group scenes from Broadway musicals dating from the 1930\u2019s to the present.<\/p>\n
\n9 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as AMS 182\/ART 182\/DNCE 182\/MUS 182; may be taken 3 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nAn introduction to the principles and practices of arts management through an interdisciplinary study of management topics in the visual and performing arts.<\/p>\n
\n9 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in AMS\/ART\/DANCE\/MUS or TA 182<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>Cross listed as AMS 183\/ART 183\/DNCE 183\/MUS 183; may be taken 3 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nPractical experience in arts management in the visual and performing arts.<\/p>\n
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 4 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nStudents (actors, designers, directors, musicians, visual artists, etc.) will work together as an ensemble to create theater performances that rely on discipline, skill, imagination, and artistic courage.<\/p>\n
\n1\u00bd to 9 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be open entry\/open exit; may be taken 4 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nParticipation in a departmental theatre or musical theatre production as an actor, assistant director or production support.<\/p>\n
\n1\u00bd to 9 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in TA\/ENTT 105 or TA III, or concurrent enrollment in TA\/ENTT105 or TA III<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be open entry\/open exit; At least one unit of this course is required of all theatre arts majors; may be taken 4 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC<\/i>
\nParticipation in college dramatic and musical productions as a member of the stage crew or house staff.<\/p>\n
\n1\u00bd to 9 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 4 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU<\/i>
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
\nUnits awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours required of the student. Any combination of lecture and\/or laboratory may be scheduled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule.<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 4 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC \u2013Credit determined by UC upon review of course syllabus<\/i>
\nTopics in theatre. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.<\/p>\n
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in TA116<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 4 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC (Pending)<\/i>
\nSeveral approaches to the task of creating a character will be offered. Physical, vocal, psychological, and emotional aspects of character will be developed in depth.<\/p>\n
\n3 hours lecture<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 3 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC (Pending)<\/i>
\nThe application of rigorous actor training techniques to develop the actor\u2019s ability to create compelling performances. The coursework will integrate physical, vocal and imagination training with psychological work, text analysis and ensemble training.<\/p>\n
\n3, 6, or 9 hours laboratory<\/i>
\nPrerequisite: <\/i><\/b>Previous theatre experience<\/i>
\nNote: <\/i><\/b>May be taken 4 times<\/i>
\nTransfer acceptability: <\/i><\/b>CSU; UC \u2013 Credit determined by UC upon review of course syllabus<\/i>
\nDesigned for students with particular interest in advanced projects, including individual research. Tutoring and performance for college classes and community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"