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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


TA 350    Theory and Techniques of Acting I    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the theories and techniques used in the preparation of a role for the stage. Memorized acting scenes are staged and performed in the classroom. The course is designed for majors in theatre arts and communication.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
TTh       02:30PM-03:50PM LEC L.Hanson             SCC MAIN PAC 158         17773 
Textbook
MW        04:30PM-05:50PM LEC L.Hanson             SCC MAIN RHN 228         17774 Textbook
On-Campus


TA 351    Theory and Techniques of Acting II    3 Units

Prerequisite: TA 350 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course includes the application of acting theories and techniques to the scripts of realistic drama. Memorized acting scenes are presented in the classroom. The course is designed for majors in theatre arts and communication.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
TTh       02:30PM-03:50PM LEC L.Hanson             SCC MAIN PAC 158         17775 
Textbook
MW        04:30PM-05:50PM LEC L.Hanson             SCC MAIN RHN 228         17776 Textbook
On-Campus


TA 395    Playwriting    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course includes the writing, reading, performing, critiquing, and a process of continuous revising of original work. Students will write continually throughout the semester, and their work will be read, performed, and discussed in class. Students will complete a full-length play by the end of the semester.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
TTh       05:30PM-06:50PM LEC L.Hanson             SCC MAIN RHN 228         17302 
Textbook
On-Campus


TA 420    Stagecraft    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the basic materials used in the construction of scenery and properties, as well as construction and painting techniques. Kinds of scenery and backstage organization are explored through a combination of lecture and practical experience gained by working on department productions.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
M         01:30PM-03:40PM LEC S.Weinsheink         SCC MAIN PAC 159         16458 
Textbook
W         01:00PM-05:15PM LAB S.Weinsheink         SCC MAIN PAC 159           
On-Campus


TA 422    Stage Lighting    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of lighting the 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.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
TTh       01:00PM-01:50PM LEC S.Weinsheink         SCC MAIN PAC 106         16461 
Textbook
TTh       02:00PM-04:05PM LAB S.Weinsheink         SCC MAIN PAC 158           
On-Campus


TA 452    One-Act Play Workshop    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course explores the play production process. Class members collaborate in the analysis, preparation, and production of one-act plays through participation as directors, writers, actors, or technicians. The process culminates in public performances.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 24-Dec 19
TTh       11:00AM-11:50AM LEC J.Nicholson          SCC MAIN PAC 158         19312 
Textbook
TTh       12:00PM-01:20PM LAB J.Nicholson          SCC MAIN PAC 158           
On-Campus

Fall 2013 Class Schedule

Updated: May 17, 2013

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