Updated: November 26, 2008
TA 300 Introduction to the Theatre 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course surveys the literary, cultural and historical aspects of theatre arts. It is an audience oriented, non-performance theatre arts course open to all students. (CAN DRAM 18) AA/AS area B; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC C.Fortner ARC MAIN Rm 483 16118
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC G.Russell ARC MAIN Rm 483 20764
TA 306 Diversity in American Drama (1960 to Present) 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course surveys the theatrical (not the literary) expression of native-American, African-American, Latino, and Asian-American theatre from 1960 to the present, including the social, political, cultural, and economic climate in which the theatre was created, and other special interest group theatrical expression as appropriate.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN Rm 483 16122
TA 310 Introduction to Film 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the artistic, business, and social elements of modern film. It examines the elements that go into making films: acting, directing, cinematography, writing and editing. It investigates the techniques used to manipulate the audience into fear, laughter and sadness; and compares the commercial box office hit and "movie star" to enduring artistic films and actors. The class will view and analyze films to evaluate filmmaking techniques and the impact of films and the movie business on society.
Schedule: Five Week - First, Jan 17-Feb 25
MW 05:30PM-10:05PM LEC R.Hellesen ARC MAIN Rm 420 21656
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN Raef 160 22836
F 12:30PM-03:35PM LEC R.Irvin ARC MAIN Rm 420 21158
W 01:30PM-04:35PM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN Raef 161 20022
T 01:30PM-04:35PM LEC P.Downs ARC MAIN Raef 160 31438
TA 312 History of Film 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Art of the motion picture, using both lectures and films. Students study the history of motion pictures, view and evaluate films which are landmarks in the art of movie making.
Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 17-Mar 16
MW 06:00PM-09:10PM LEC R.Irvin Natomas Inderkum F132 32044
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Sa 10:30AM-01:35PM LEC R.Irvin ARC MAIN Raef 162 22464
Th 01:30PM-04:35PM LEC P.Downs ARC MAIN Raef 160 22474
TA 318 Diversity in American Film 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course surveys the cinematic expression of artists often underrepresented in the main-stream media such as women, Native-Americans, African-Americans, Latinos, Asian-Americans and gays and lesbians. Media stereotypes and the social, political and cultural climate that created them will be covered through films, lecture and discussion.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M 01:30PM-04:35PM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN Tech Ed 325 20958
MW 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN Tech Ed 325 16838
T 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC D.Williams ARC MAIN Rm 512 18892
TA 320 Cinema Genres 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course studies one or more film topics or genres. It explores specific types of film in depth concentrating on historical and technical changes in that genre. It covers the style of directing, acting and design for that genre. It examines specific actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, producers, and/or studios who specialized in that area. This course may be taken four times for credit on different topics.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Science Fiction
Th 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC D.Williams ARC MAIN Raef 160 20768
NOTE: This course will focus on landmarks of ???, from classic ???movies to the most shocking ??? to explore how and why this enduringly popular genre captures and expresses our deepest fears on film.
TA 344 Improvisation and Theatre Games 2 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This class will include theatre games and improvisational exercises designed to develop trust and cooperation, mental acuity, and physical and vocal range as an actor. Improvisation technique will be built from the ground up, providing a strong foundation for advanced work in non-scripted performance and also in modern rehearsal technique that involves extensive use of improvisation.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F 12:30PM-01:20PM LEC P.Downs ARC MAIN HeEd 700 21666
F 01:30PM-04:35PM LAB P.Downs ARC MAIN HeEd 700
TA 350 Theory and Techniques of Acting I 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the major theories and techniques of acting, including improvisation, physical expressiveness, voice production, character portrayal and scene work.
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
MW 06:00PM-09:10PM LEC TBA Natomas Inderkum F132 32043
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC J.Stevens ARC MAIN Tech Ed 325 16130
MW 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN Rm 602 16138
MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN Rm 602 16142
TTh 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN HeEd 700 16144
TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC T.Shearer ARC MAIN HeEd 700 31449
TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC P.Downs ARC MAIN HeEd 700 31449
TA 351 Theory and Techniques of Acting - II 3 Units
Prerequisite: TA 350 or TA 480 Honors with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the application of acting theories and techniques to scripts of realistic drama, memorized scenes, various acting exercises and audition pieces--all of which are presented in the classroom. (CAN DRAM 22)
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 16146
TA 356 Acting for the Camera - I 3 Units
Prerequisite: TA 350 or TA 480 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is an introductory course in the theory and technique of acting for film and video, focusing on the differences between stage acting and acting for the camera. Scenes and commercials are enacted and played back on videotape for class critiquing.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 10:30AM-11:20AM LEC N.Silva TBA TBA 16840
MW 11:30AM-12:50PM LAB N.Silva TBA TBA
This class meets in the Theatre Lobby
TA 366 Styles of Acting: Modern 3 Units
Prerequisite: TA 350 or 480 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: TA 300, 351.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course explores the styles of acting required for modern the theatre from 1875 to the present. It will examine the actor's approach to modern texts as well as the voice and movement needs of modern styles. Styles include Realism and Theatre of the Absurd.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 10:30AM-11:20AM LEC P.Downs ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 31981
TTh 11:30AM-12:50PM LAB P.Downs ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE
TA 375 Voice, Diction and Dialects 3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the overall improvement of vocal quality, explores monologue and dialog performances, and develops confidence in speaking and voice production. It emphasizes self-improvement drills involving breath control, resonance, pitch, inflection and articulation and introduces a study of the vocal mechanism, its parts and their functions. Additionally, this course covers the study and application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), and includes a special study and application of stage dialects and/or accent reduction.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC C.Fortner ARC MAIN Rm 483 31448
TA 377 Musical Theatre Techniques 3 Units
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 350 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a performance oriented course integrating acting and singing skills through the creation of a whole, unified character. The course is both an introduction for students with little or no previous musical theatre experience and a continuing performance forum for those with previous training. Primary emphasis in this course is placed on the three core areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing, and movement. Field trips may be required.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 09:30AM-10:20AM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 21662
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LAB S.Williams ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE
TA 406 Children's Theatre 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Enrollment Limitation: Audition
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course explores children's literature in performance through dramatic presentations of fiction, drama and poetry for an audience of children or young people. It provides the opportunity to analyze and experience the production process from script to stage. Class participation includes the development of a touring children's production. No prior theatrical experience is required. Recommended for theatre, education, early childhood education and recreation majors. Public performances and regular field trips are required.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 09:00AM-09:50AM LEC T.Shearer TBA TBA 22482
TTh 10:00AM-11:20AM LAB T.Shearer TBA TBA
This class meets in the Theatre Lobby
TA 420 Stagecraft 3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 25, ENGWR 51 and ENGRD 15.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to backstage and the creation of scenery for theatre, film and television. It covers design styles, painting, set construction, set movement techniques, properties construction, backstage and rehearsal organization and management, and career possibilities. The course combines lectures, reading and projects with practical experience gained from working on department production. (CAN DRAM 12)
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 01:30PM-02:20PM LEC B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE
MW 02:30PM-03:50PM LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 20774
TBA TBA LAB B.Burleson TBA TBA 20774
and TBA hours
MW 12:00PM-02:20PM LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 31446
TBA TBA LAB B.Burleson TBA TBA 31446
and TBA hours
TA 422 Stage Lighting 3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 25, ENGWR 51 and ENGRD 15.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of lighting for stage, film and television. The course covers the planning of lighting from the basics of electricity, equipment and control, to the design elements of color, space, scenery and movement to produce a lighting design. (CAN DRAM 10)
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 01:00PM-01:50PM LEC B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 20518
TTh 02:00PM-03:20PM LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE
TBA TBA LAB B.Burleson TBA TBA
TA 437 Stage Make Up - I 2 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the basic techniques of theatrical makeup. It explores makeup materials, color and light, and modeling techniques in the development of makeup designs for youth, middle and old age, historical persons, stylized faces, clowns, animals, and fantasy makeup. (CAN DRAM 14)
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 10:30AM-10:55AM LEC B.Burleson ARC MAIN Rm 519 18744
Class meets in Rm. 519 of the Theatre.
TTh 11:00AM-12:20PM LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Rm 520
Class meets in Rm. 519 of the Theatre.
TA 460 Rehearsal and Performance .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: Audition/Interview.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: This course provides a workshop training experience in the preparation and performance of collegiate theatre productions. Actors audition with the director of acting, singing or dancing roles. Students interested in technical work interview for backstage positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. May be taken four times for credit.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA TBA LAB G.Russell ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 17660
br>Audition Dates: Apr 29 (Tues) at 2 p.m. and Apr 30 (Wed) at 7 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Amphitheatre in Old Fair Oaks Village
Rehearsal and Performance Dates: May 29-July 30, 2008
TBA TBA LAB K.Shearer ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 17660
br>Audition Dates: Apr 29 (Tues) at 2 p.m. and Apr 30 (Wed) at 7 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Amphitheatre in Old Fair Oaks Village
Rehearsal and Performance Dates: May 29-July 30, 2008
TBA TBA LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 17660
br>Audition Dates: Apr 29 (Tues) at 2 p.m. and Apr 30 (Wed) at 7 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Amphitheatre in Old Fair Oaks Village
Rehearsal and Performance Dates: May 29-July 30, 2008
Spring Productions
TBA TBA LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 31458
Spring Productions
TBA TBA LAB K.Shearer ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 31458
Spring Productions
TBA TBA LAB G.Russell ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 31458
Summer Productions
TBA TBA LAB G.Russell ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 16844
br>Audition Dates: Apr 27 (Sun) and Apr 28 (Mon) at 7 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Amphitheatre in Old Fair Oaks Village
Rehearsal and Performance Dates: May 5-July 27, 2008
TA 462 Rehearsal and Performance - Comedy .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: This course provides a workshop training experience in the preparation and performance of comedy theatre productions. Actors audition with the director for acting roles. Students interested in technical work interview for backstage positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. May be taken four times for credit for a maximum of 12 units.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA TBA LAB S.Williams ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 31880
TBA TBA LAB T.Shearer ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 31880
TA 463 Rehearsal and Performance - Classical .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: This course provides a workshop training experience in the preparation and performance of classical theatre productions. Actors audition with the director for acting roles. Students interested in technical work interview for backstage positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. May be taken four times for credit for a maximum of 12 units.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA TBA LAB P.Downs Off Campus McClellan 31457
TBA TBA LAB T.Shearer Off Campus McClellan 31457
TA 470 Rehearsal and Performance II .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466 with a grade of "C" or better and audition.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: This course provides intermediate level workshop training experiences in the preparation and performance of dramatic theatre productions. It examines the techniques of play production through practical audition rehearsal and performance for the actor, director and stage manager. It explores the design and technical elements of a production through practical experience opportunities in set construction, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, box office and publicity. May be taken four times for credit for a maximum of 12 units.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA TBA LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 19016
TA 480 Honors Theory and Techniques of Acting 3 Units
Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; two semester of high school drama; ENGWR 300 or 480 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The major theories and techniques of acting, including improvisation, physical expressiveness, voice production and memorized scenes. Supplementary reading and writing required. Attendance at live theatrical performances required.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC J.Stevens ARC MAIN Tech Ed 325 16128
Updated: November 26, 2008
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