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Sacramento City College

Fall 2013 Class Schedule

Updated: May 17, 2013

Theatre Arts (TA)

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 audience-oriented, non-performance course focuses on the study of theatre and its relationship to: 1) the cultures and societies who create theatre; 2) to other entertainment media such as film and television; and 3) audience development. This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles, and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films, and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including a required field trip to a play at a professional or community theatre.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
TTh       09:00AM-10:20AM LEC P.Mohrmann           SCC MAIN PAC 202         18008 Textbook
MW        03:00PM-04:20PM LEC A.Sher               SCC MAIN PAC 134         16232 Textbook
TTh       02:30PM-03:50PM LEC L.DeLappe            SCC MAIN PAC 202         16233 Textbook
On-Campus

TA 302 History and Theory of the Theatre I 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 course is a study of the masterpieces of World Theatre from the Greeks to the Nineteenth Century. Lectures include the historical and cultural environment out of which the plays were written and an analysis of plays from a variety of viewpoints including their historical moment and their lasting impact upon a contemporary audience. The course will also include an investigation into the synergy of theatrical performance and theatre architecture development and the continuing impact of these issues on a contemporary audience. Students are required to see three on-campus stage productions during the semester.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC J.Nicholson SCC MAIN PAC 106 16234 Textbook
On-Campus

TA 308 Diversity in American Theatre 3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This non-performance course is an introduction to American cultural diversity in and through theatre. The course will identify, compare and contrast the cultural identities, histories and artistic expressions of Asian/Pacific Americans; Black/African Americans; Chicano/Latino/Hispanic Americans; European-Americans; Native Americans; and multi-racial/multi-ethnicity/multi-nationality and immigrant groups. The social, cultural, and political contexts that shaped these works will also be discussed. Constructs of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality will be examined and compared cross-culturally. Topics will be covered through readings, lectures, discussions, and attendance at live play productions, including a required field trip to a play at a professional or community theatre.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
MW 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC L.Hanson SCC MAIN PAC 106 17860 Textbook
On-Campus

TA 310 Introduction to Film 3 Units

Same As: ENGLT 400
Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.; ENGWR 50 and ENGRD 11 or ESLR 310 and ESLW 310 with grades of "C" or better or placement through the 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. This class will view and analyze films to evaluate filmmaking techniques and the impact of films and the movie business on society. This course is cross-listed with ENGLT 400. It may be taken only once for credit as TA 310 or as ENGLT 400, but not both.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
MW 04:30PM-05:50PM LEC R.Gore SCC MAIN PAC 202 17130 Textbook
On-Campus

TA 312 History of Film 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 course is a general survey of the development of the art of narrative film from early silent films to modern sound films using lecture, discussion, and films chosen to represent important developments in the film history.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
MW 03:00PM-04:20PM LEC TBA SCC MAIN PAC 202 17861 Textbook
On-Campus

TA 331 Film Making 3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course emphasizes contemporary methods of film production, including low-budget art films with a concern for the aesthetics of film making. Stressed are techniques of direction, lighting, tilting, camera use, editing, film types, lenses, and other aspects of cinema. Equipment and supplies for individual projects must be furnished by each student. Supplies and equipment are furnished for students working on group projects.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
MW 03:00PM-03:50PM LEC N.Schemel SCC MAIN PAC 121 16940 Textbook
MW 04:00PM-06:05PM LAB N.Schemel SCC MAIN PAC 121
On-Campus

TA 332 Film-Making Projects 3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course will give a fundamental overview of the basic creative, technical, and management skills necessary to design and produce a film project on location. Students will gain hands-on experience in production techniques using film production equipment. The emphasis is on pre-production planning, scripting, equipment operations, lighting, audio, and post-production. As a class project, participants develop and produce a previously determined short-subject film on location that applies the principles learned through lectures, program screenings, exercises, and guest speakers.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
TTh 10:00AM-10:50AM LEC N.Schemel SCC MAIN PAC 121 18398 Textbook
TTh 11:00AM-12:50PM LAB R.Gore SCC MAIN PAC 121
On-Campus

TA 333 Film Editing with Final Cut Pro 3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and technical elements of film editing for the cinema. Students will gain practical experience in editing images and synchronous sound to create cinematic products. Students will receive training in the basic features and capabilities of current film editing equipment including the latest film editing software. Some of the topics covered in the course include a basic overview of editing, video montage, subclippings, storyboarding, editing dialogue, as well as digitizing and final output. This course involves the use of software which is primarily Macintosh based.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
MW 12:30PM-01:20PM LEC R.Gore SCC MAIN PAC 109 16942 Textbook
MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LAB R.Gore SCC MAIN PAC 109
On-Campus

TA 334 Film Editing with Final Cut Pro: Intermediate Workshop 3 Units

Prerequisite: TA 333 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed for experienced users or those wishing to increase their overall Final Cut Pro knowledge. This course delves into the details of such topics as compositing, power trimming, media management, color keying, audio finishing, color correction, and much more. Instruction also covers tips, tricks, and other secrets that allow participants to master the finer points of this powerful program.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
MW 06:15PM-07:05PM LEC R.Gore SCC MAIN PAC 109 17862 Textbook
MW 07:15PM-08:35PM LAB R.Gore SCC MAIN PAC 109
On-Campus

TA 339 Screenwriting 3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better, or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a study of the creativity and techniques of screenwriting for short films, feature films, and television. Students will view and analyze exemplary films, participate in writing exercises and workshops, and complete a treatment and master scenes of a full-length professionally formatted screenplay.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC L.Hanson SCC MAIN RHN 228 17386 Textbook
On-Campus

TA 342 Introduction to Acting 3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to stage performance. Included is a classroom investigation of performance through the use of theatre games, movement, sensory awareness, and improvisation. The course is designed for the student interested in self-expression through informal drama.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
TTh       01:00PM-01:50PM LEC D.Lawson             SCC MAIN PAC 150         16127 Textbook
TTh       02:00PM-03:20PM LAB D.Lawson             SCC MAIN PAC 150
On-Campus

MW        12:00PM-12:50PM LEC D.Lawson             SCC MAIN PAC 150         16129 Textbook
MW        01:00PM-02:20PM LAB D.Lawson             SCC MAIN PAC 150
On-Campus