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