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 provides a general introduction to live theatre as an artistic and social force. It surveys the literary, cultural, and historical aspects of theatre arts. This is an audience-oriented, non-performance course open to all students. Field trips may be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   R.Hellesen           ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 22493
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   G.Russell            ARC MAIN Rm 483      26749

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 16-May 19
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   S.Williams           ARC MAIN Rm 483      22495

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 16-Feb 24
MW           05:30PM-10:05PM   LEC   R.Hellesen           ARC MAIN Rm 420      27447

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   N.Silva              ARC MAIN Raef 160    28265
F            12:30PM-03:35PM   LEC   R.Irvin              ARC MAIN Rm 420      27065
W            01:30PM-04:35PM   LEC   N.Silva              ARC MAIN Raef 161    26085
T            01:30PM-04:35PM   LEC   P.Downs              ARC MAIN Raef 160    29331

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 16-Mar 15
MW           06:00PM-09:10PM   LEC   D.Williams           Natomas Inderkum C222 29927

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
Th           01:30PM-04:35PM   LEC   P.Downs              ARC MAIN Raef 160    28067

TA 314    History of Film: 1880's through 1950's    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 is an historical and critical survey of film as an art form. It emphasizes the evolution of artistic and technical facets of production in features, documentary and experimental films.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
Sa           10:30AM-01:35PM   LEC   R.Irvin              ARC MAIN Raef 162    32325

TA 315    History of Film: 1950's 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; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an historical and critical survey of film as an art form. It emphasizes the evolution of artistic and technical facets of production in features, documentary and experimental films.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
M            01:30PM-04:35PM   LEC   N.Silva              ARC MAIN Raef 161    32297

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 16-May 19
TTh          09:00AM-10:30AM   LEC   T.Shearer            ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 26909
TTh          09:00AM-10:30AM   LEC   R.Hellesen           ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 26909
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   N.Silva              ARC MAIN Rm 483      23175
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   D.Williams           ARC MAIN Raef 160    25039

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 16-May 19
MW           04:00PM-04:25PM   LEC   P.Downs              ARC MAIN HeEd 701    27453
MW           04:35PM-06:00PM   LAB   P.Downs              ARC MAIN HeEd 701    

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: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          10:30AM-12:00PM   LEC   J.Stevens            ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 22503
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   S.Williams           ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 22509
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   S.Williams           ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 22513
TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   N.Silva              ARC MAIN HeEd 700    22515
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   S.Williams           ARC MAIN HeEd 700    29353

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 16-May 19
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   S.Williams           ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 22517

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 16-May 19
MW           10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   N.Silva              ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 23177
MW           11:30AM-12:50PM   LAB   N.Silva              ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 
This class meets in the Theatre Lobby

TA 362    Styles of Acting: Classical    3 Units

Prerequisite: TA 350 or 480 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: TA 300 and 351.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course explores the styles of acting required for Classic Theatre from the Greeks through Restoration. It will examine the actor's approach to the test as well as the voice and movement needs of classic styles. Styles include Greek, Commedia dell' Arte, Shakespeare, Comedy of Manners, and Restoration.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   P.Downs              ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 32328
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 16-May 19
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   C.Fortner            ARC MAIN Rm 483      29351

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 16-May 19
MW           09:30AM-10:20AM   LEC   S.Williams           ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 27449
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   S.Williams           ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 

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 16-May 19
MW           01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   B.Burleson           ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 
MW           02:30PM-03:50PM   LAB   B.Burleson           ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 26755
TBA          TBA               LAB   B.Burleson            TBA TBA             26755
and TBA hours

MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LAB   B.Burleson           ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 29347
TBA          TBA               LAB   B.Burleson            TBA TBA             29347
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 16-May 19
TTh          01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   B.Burleson           ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 26529
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)

TA 460    Rehearsal and Performance    .5-3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: 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 theatre productions. Students interested in acting audition with the director for acting, singing or dancing roles. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Field trips may be required. This course may be taken four times for credit on different productions.

TA 461    Rehearsal and Performance - Drama    .5-3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: 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 dramatic theatre productions. Students interested in acting 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. Field trips may be required. This course may be taken four times for credit on different dramatic productions for a maximum of 12 units.

TA 462    Rehearsal and Performance - Comedy    .5-3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: 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 comedic theatre productions. Students interested in acting 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. Field trips may be required. This course may be taken four times for credit on different comedic productions for a maximum of 12 units.

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.

TA 472    Rehearsal and Performance III    .5-3 Units

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 470 with a grade of "C" or better.
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 16-May 19
TBA          TBA               LAB   B.Burleson            TBA TBA             30717

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 16-May 19
TTh          10:30AM-12:00PM   LEC   J.Stevens            ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 22501