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THEA 1:    Theatre History

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; IGETC: 3A; GAV-GE: C2, F
A survey of the history of theatrical performance, production and dramatic literature, including: early Greek, Roman, Asian, the Renaissance, Italian, English, modern European to contemporary American theatre.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0791 LEC TH125 HAEHL J 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 38

 

THEA 2A:    Children's Theatre Repertory

Advisory: None. May be taken out of sequence.
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
This course focuses on formal dramatic presentations for child audiences. Activities will include acting, set design, costuming and makeup.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0792 L/L TH125 HAEHL J 2.0 TuTh 0900A - 1105A  

 

THEA 2B:    Children's Theatre Repertory

Advisory: None. May be taken out of sequence.
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
Preparation and performance of touring plays for young audiences. Special activities in creative dramatization, improvisation and script development will be studied.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0793 L/L TH125 HAEHL J 2.0 TuTh 0900A - 1105A  

 

THEA 3:    El Teatro Campesino

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; IGETC: 3A; GAV-GE: C1
Reading, viewing and discussing the work of writer/director Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino (The Farmworkers Theatre) is the focus of this course. It traces the historical development of the theatrical company from its creation in 1965 to the present. Students will read actos, plays and view theatrical productions performed by El Teatro Campesino. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0794 LEC ONLINE CARDINALLI J 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 3A 13
Class meets 10/15/07 - 12/21/07

 

THEA 4:    Oral Reading

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1
An introduction to the analysis, preparation and dramatic reading of literature, including classical and contemporary prose, poetry and drama. Students prepare, analyze and orally present and interpret great works of drama and literature for an audience. This course is also listed as CMUN 2.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0795 LEC TH125 HAEHL J 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A  

 

THEA 12A:    Acting: History and Practice

Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1; CAN: DRAM 8
An introduction to the historical development of acting as a practice of human cultural expression. Students will acquire a vocabulary for theatre performance as an art form and analyze dramatic works in a historical context. Practice of basic acting concepts, character analysis, preparation and performances of monologues and scenes will be required in the course.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0797 L/L TH125 HAEHL J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 0145P  

 

THEA 12B:    Acting Techniques

Advisory: Theatre Arts 12A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
Techniques for creating characterizations for performance. Various acting approaches will be examined through research, discussion and acting exercises. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated two times for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0798 L/L TH125 HAEHL J 2.0 TuTh 1120A - 0125P  

 

THEA 14:    Stage Production

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
An individualized course in technical theatre production for the performing arts. Areas of study include: scenery, lighting, props, costumes, sound, make-up, public relations/box office management or stage management. May be repeated until a maximum of 9 units are accrued.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0799 LAB TH125 KLIPSTINE W 3.0 MW 1250P - 0355P  
0800 LAB TH125 KLIPSTINE W 2.0 MW 1250P - 0355P  
0801 LAB TH125 HAEHL J 1.0 MW 1250P - 0220P  

 

THEA 16:    Introduction to Television

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and 260.
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
An introductory course on the history of television as a major communications tool. Students will learn skills for effective script writing, production techniques, and post-production procedures.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0802 LEC LI140 ABAD M 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P  
      CARDINALLI J 3.0      

 

THEA 17A:    Television and Video Workshop

Advisory: Theatre Arts 16 Intro to TV or consent of instructor.
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
An introduction to television and video technology, including pre-production, production and post-production techniques such as: camera work, studio equipment, lighting, audio plus off-line and on-line editing.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0803 L/L LI140 FRAZIER J 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0315P  

 

THEA 17B:    Television and Video Workshop

Advisory: Completion of Theatre Arts 17A.
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
Emphasis placed on production and post-production techniques in video production. Student knowledge and skills are increased by participating in live to tape projects. May be repeated twice for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0804 LEC LI140 FRAZIER J 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0315P  

 

THEA 19:    Television and Film Acting

Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
Theory and practice of acting for film and television. Students will learn basic performance techniques for the camera. Learning experiences include projects in broadcasting, reporting, commercials, public service announcements (psa), comedy and drama. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated three times for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0805 L/L LI140 ABAD M 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P  

 

THEA 20:    Introduction to Scriptwriting

Advisory: English 250
Transferable: CSU; CSU-GE: C1
An introductory course on script development, writing and formatting for broadcast television and film production. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated three times for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0806 LEC ONLINE ABAD M 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 38
Class meets 10/15/07 - 12/21/07 Above class meets entirely online

 

THEA 22:    Field Work and Service

Required: Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor.
Transferable: CSU
Supervised field work within the college and with local agencies. Students serve in useful group activities in leadership roles prescribed for them by faculty or community agencies. A maximum of six units may be completed. This is a credit/no credit course.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0807 FEX TH125 ABAD M .5 DHR 0000 - 0000 21
0808 FEX TH125 GUERRAZZI D .5 DHR 0000 - 0000 21
0809 FEX LI140 GUERRAZZI D .5 DHR 0000 - 0000 21
0810 FEX TH125 GUERRAZZI D .5 DHR 0000 - 0000 21

 

THEA 23:    Independent Study

Required: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.
Transferable: CSU
Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0811 IND TH125 ABAD M 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
0812 IND TH125 ABAD M 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
0813 IND LI140 FRAZIER J 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
0814 IND LI140 FRAZIER J 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
0815 IND TH125 HAEHL J 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
0816 IND TH125 HAEHL J 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22

 

THEA 98:    Special Topics

Transferable: CSU
Special topics courses examine current problems or issues of interest to students within a specific discipline area. For topical content information, consult with the appropriate department chairperson. For transfer status, check with a counselor. This course may have the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0817 LEC LI140 ABAD M 1.0 Tu 1120A - 0125P  
0818 LEC LI140 ABAD M 3.0 Tu 1120A - 0225P