Spring 2016 Class Schedule (ARC)
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Eight Week 2nd - Alt. Dates, Mar 19-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 18
Updated: May 2, 2016
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. (C-ID THTR 111)
MW 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC R.Irvin ARC MAIN FineArts 514 11058 Textbook
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 expression of Native-American, African-American, Latino, and Asian-American theatre from 1960 to the present. It includes the social, political, cultural, and economic climate reflected in the text and production of the play. Field trips may be required.
TTh 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN FineArts 514 10037 Textbook
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 components of film making, such as acting, directing, cinematography, writing and editing. Films are analyzed to evaluate film making techniques and the impact of films and the movie business on society. Field trips may be required.
ACE (Accelerated College Education)
T 06:00PM-07:35PM LEC R.Hellesen Off Campus Natomas N103 12976 Textbook
ACE (Accelerated College Education)
Sa 08:00AM-12:20PM LEC R.Hellesen Off Campus Natomas N103 12976 Textbook
This class is part of the ACE (Accelerated College Education) program which is a continuing cohort for working adults. This course meets on one week night AND on Saturdays. For further information, visit the ACE website at www.arc.losrios.edu/ace or call the Natomas Center at (916) 485-6000.
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN Raef 160 11367 Textbook
Th 01:30PM-04:35PM LEC P.Downs ARC MAIN Raef 160 12648 Textbook
Th 01:30PM-04:35PM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN Raef 160 12648 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of āCā or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of āCā 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 a historical and critical survey of film as an art form. It emphasizes the evaluation of films which are landmarks in the art of movie making. Field trips may be required.
T 01:30PM-04:35PM LEC P.Downs ARC MAIN Raef 160 11340 Textbook
T 01:30PM-04:35PM LEC R.Hellesen ARC MAIN Raef 160 11340 Textbook
W 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC R.Hellesen Off Campus Natomas/Ik A118 20185 Textbook
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 mainstream 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 are covered. Field trips may be required.
MW 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN FineArts 514 11095 Textbook
T 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC R.Irvin ARC MAIN FineArts 514 20062 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course explores theatre games and improvisational exercises designed to develop trust, cooperation, mental acuity, and physical and vocal range as an actor. Improvisation technique is built from the ground up, providing a strong foundation for advanced work in non-scripted performance as well as modern rehearsal techniques that involve extensive use of improvisation. Field trips may be required.
M 04:00PM-04:50PM LEC P.Downs ARC MAIN Arts & Sci 102 12135 Textbook
M 05:00PM-05:50PM LAB P.Downs ARC MAIN Arts & Sci 102
W 04:00PM-06:05PM LAB P.Downs ARC MAIN Arts & Sci 102
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of āCā or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of āCā 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. Field trips may be required. (C-ID THTR 151)
MW 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN Arts & Sci 102 10039 Textbook
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC T.Shearer ARC MAIN FineArts 550 12134 Textbook
MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC P.Downs ARC MAIN FineArts 515 10043 Textbook
MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN FineArts 515 10043 Textbook
TTh 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN FineArts 515 10042 Textbook
Prerequisite: TA 350 or 480 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the application of advanced acting theories and techniques. It includes analyzing and performing scripts from realistic and stylized drama, audition monologues, and complex acting exercises. Field trips may be required. (C-ID THTR 152)
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 10044 Textbook
Prerequisite: TA 350 or 480 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces 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. Field trips may be required.
MW 10:30AM-11:20AM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN FineArts 515 10247 Textbook
MW 11:30AM-12:50PM LAB N.Silva ARC MAIN FineArts 515
Prerequisite: TA 356 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course develops advanced skills of acting for film and television. Monologues, commercials, and scenes are enacted and played back on video for class critiquing. Field trips may be required.
TTh 10:30AM-11:20AM LEC N.Silva ARC MAIN FineArts 515 20121 Textbook
TTh 11:30AM-12:50PM LAB N.Silva ARC MAIN FineArts 515
Prerequisite: TA 350 or 480 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course explores the styles of acting used in Classic Theatre from the Greeks through Restoration. It examines the actor's approach to the text as well as the voice and movement needs of classic styles. Styles include Greek, Commedia dell'Arte, Shakespeare, and Restoration. Field trips may be required.
TTh 10:30AM-11:20AM LEC P.Downs ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 19468 Textbook
TTh 10:30AM-11:20AM LEC T.Shearer ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 19468 Textbook
TTh 11:30AM-12:50PM LAB P.Downs ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE
TTh 11:30AM-12:50PM LAB T.Shearer ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
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.
MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN Arts & Sci 102 11517 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a performance-oriented course integrating acting and singing skills through the creation of a 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 is placed on the three core areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing, and movement. Field trips may be required.
MW 09:30AM-10:20AM LEC S.Williams ARC MAIN FineArts 550 11196 Textbook
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LAB S.Williams ARC MAIN Arts & Sci 102
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 25 OR MATH 41 with a grade of "C" or better or placement through the placement process; AND TA 300; AND eligible for ENGRD 116 AND ENGWR 102; OR ESLR 320 AND ESLW 320; AND
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to technical theatre and the creation of scenic elements for theatre, film or 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 productions. A portion of this course may be offered in a TBA component of 18 hours which may include scenery construction, props, and painting. (C-ID THTR 171)
MW 01:30PM-02:20PM LEC B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE
MW 02:30PM-03:50PM LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 12052 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 12052 Textbook
MW 12:00PM-01:20PM LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 12053 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 12053 Textbook
Note: Students should choose one lab and you will be automatically enrolled in the lecture. The additional 18 TBA hours will be scheduled Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons in the Theatre.
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 15 and ENGWR 51, OR ESLR 310 and ESLW 310, OR placement through assessment process; AND MATH 25 or MATH 41, TA 300, and TA 420.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the basic concepts of lighting for stage, film or television. Topics include the basic elements of lamps and fixtures, electricity, dimmers and control consoles. It also covers the design elements of color, distribution, and space to produce a lighting design. Practical lighting skills are gained from work on department productions. A portion of this course may be offered in a TBA component of 18 hours which may include hanging, circuiting, and focusing lights. (C-ID THTR 173)
TTh 01:00PM-01:50PM LEC B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE 11021 Textbook
TTh 02:00PM-03:20PM LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE
TBA TBA LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN Theatre THEATRE
An additional 18 TBA hours will be scheduled Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in the Theatre.
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 116 AND ENGWR 102; OR ESLR 320 AND ESLW 320.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course explores the basic areas of costume construction and offers experience in constructing costumes for theatrical productions. Topics include fabrics, color, patterns, sewing techniques, costume pieces, and accessories. Period styles, costume analysis, and basic elements of costume design are also covered. Field trips may be required. (C-ID THTR 174)
TTh 10:30AM-11:20AM LEC G.Russell ARC MAIN FineArts 554 11774 Textbook
TTh 11:30AM-12:50PM LAB G.Russell ARC MAIN FineArts 554
Prerequisite: FASHN 374 or TA 430 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 116 AND ENGWR 102; OR ESLR 320 AND ESLW 320
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: This lab course explores the process of developing costumes for theatrical productions through the set-up, creation, and assembly of costumes for mainstage productions. Projects focus on developing sewing, craft, and patterning skills, clothing alteration methods and working with fabrics, hats and accessories, dyes and textile paints as utilized in each production. Field trips may be required. A portion of this course may be offered in a TBA component of hours which may include pattern making, sewing, alteration, and maintenance of costumes.
TBA TBA LAB G.Russell ARC MAIN FineArts 554 11664 Textbook
The first group meeting is Thursday Jan. 21 at 1:30 pm. If you cannot make the first meeting, contact the costume staff at 484-8717.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the basic techniques of theatrical makeup. It explores makeup materials, color and light, modeling techniques, and design elements in the development of makeup designs for corrective, old age, historical, stylized faces, clowns, animals, and fantasy makeup. (C-ID THTR 175)
TTh 10:30AM-11:20AM LEC B.Burleson ARC MAIN FineArts 519 10670 Textbook
TTh 11:30AM-12:50PM LAB B.Burleson ARC MAIN FineArts 519
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: Independent Study is an opportunity for the student to extend classroom experience in this subject, while working independently of a formal classroom situation. Independent study is an extension of work offered in a specific class in the college catalog. To be eligible for independent study, students must have completed the basic regular catalog course at American River College. They must also discuss the study with a professor in this subject and secure approval. Only one independent study for each catalog course will be allowed.
TBA TBA LAB B.Burleson TBA TBA 12708 Textbook