TA 300    Introduction to the Theatre    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This class surveys the literary, cultural and historical aspect of theatre arts. It is an audience oriented, non-performance theatre arts course open to all students.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   P.Mohrmann           FLC MAIN FL5 209     23374
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   D.Harris             El Dorado EDC A105   31754

TA 304    Women in Theatre    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300 and TA 300; or placement through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an exploration of women's contributions to the performing arts as actors, playwrights, directors, designers, and theorists. Studies will include understanding creative interpretations by women artists and will be approached from a western cultural perspective.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   L.DeLappe            FLC MAIN FL5 209     31882

TA 320    Cinema Genres    3 Units

Same As: FMS 320
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area I
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to explore in depth one or more motion picture genres. Special attention is paid to development, aesthetics, popularity and artists of the specific form. This course may be taken four times for credit if the subject matter is not repeated. See the Schedule of Classes for specific information. Not open to students who have received credit for FMS 320.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   S.Gularte            FLC MAIN FL5 110     24384
The genre for this class is Film Noir.

TA 340    Beginning Acting    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the student to the basic art and craft of acting. Basic exercises in voice and diction, movement, and character will be utilized.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   D.Harris             FLC MAIN FL5 209     23378
MW           02:00PM-03:20PM   LAB   D.Harris             FLC MAIN FL5 209     

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

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Audition or Interview
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: This course provides a workshop-style training experience in the preparation and performance of a dramatic theatre production. Prospective student actors audition for roles in the production. Prospective student designers, technicians, artisans, managers, and administrators interview for positions on the design team and production staff. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Sep 14-Nov 22
TBA          TBA               LAB   D.Harris             FLC MAIN FL5 209     24392

This three unit class requires an audition or interview prior to enrollment. Please contact the instructor. The class will rehearse and perform William Shakespeare's classic drama, The Life of King Henry the Fifth. When King Henry V of England is insulted by the King of France, he leads his army into a battle of vengence and bravado against the proud French elite. Along the way, the young king must struggle with the sinking morale of his troops and his own inner doubts. The war culminates at the bloody Battle of Agincourt.


Audition Dates: September 14, 2009 at 7 p.m. See postings on campus or call 608-6760 for location.
Rehearsal Dates: September 21 ¿ November 5.
Performance Dates: November 6-22.

TBA          TBA               LAB   D.Harris             FLC MAIN FL5 209     24394

This one unit class requires an audition or interview prior to enrollment. Please contact the instructor. The class will rehearse and perform William Shakespeare's classic drama, The Life of King Henry the Fifth. When King Henry V of England is insulted by the King of France, he leads his army into a battle of vengence and bravado against the proud French elite. Along the way, the young king must struggle with the sinking morale of his troops and his own inner doubts. The war culminates at the bloody Battle of Agincourt.


Audition Dates: September 14, 2009 at 7 p.m. See postings on campus or call 608-6760 for location.
Rehearsal Dates: September 21 ¿ November 5.
Performance Dates: November 6-22.

TBA          TBA               LAB   D.Harris             FLC MAIN FL5 209     24396

This half unit class requires an audition or interview prior to enrollment. Please contact the instructor. The class will rehearse and perform William Shakespeare's classic drama, The Life of King Henry the Fifth. When King Henry V of England is insulted by the King of France, he leads his army into a battle of vengence and bravado against the proud French elite. Along the way, the young king must struggle with the sinking morale of his troops and his own inner doubts. The war culminates at the bloody Battle of Agincourt.


Audition Dates: September 14, 2009 at 7 p.m. See postings on campus or call 608-6760 for location.
Rehearsal Dates: September 21 ¿ November 5.
Performance Dates: November 6-22.

TA 498    Work Experience in Theatre Arts    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB