Course Descriptions THA-160
3 units
THA-299
3 units
Turf and Landscape Management
Dramatic Writing for Stage and Screen LEC 48-54 Beginning playwrights and screenwriters explore the fundamentals of creating scripts for stage and screen. The course will focus on elements of form, style, structure, and character development in published/ produced dramatic literature. The students will generate scripts that require the synthesis and application of various approaches to writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C--Transfers
1-3 units
Special Projects: Theater Arts IS 16-54 Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Previous Theater Arts classes; a contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment. Transfers to CSU only
to CSU only
THA-200
Actor’s Workshop LEC 48-54 This advanced course is for students, with significant actor training and/or theatre experience, who wish to improve their acting and performance skills. The primary focus is on ensemble acting, textual analysis, with concentration on in-depth study of subject material, intensity of action, freedom of emotional context, and clarity of expression. Classroom exercises and scene studies will culminate in public workshop performance. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: By audition and/or interview. Recommended Preparation: THA 110 and THA 111, and/or equivalent experience. AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C--Transfers to both UC/CSU
THA-201
3 units
Rehearsal and Performance LAB 144-162 This course is a laboratory designed to give the student a variety of experiences in acting and production. The student will work on presenting plays through rehearsal techniques that build skills in all areas of theater, including involvement in production, acting, and artistic teams. This course culminates in public performance. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: By audition and/or interview. AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C--Transfers to both UC/CSU
THA-205
3 units
Summer Repertory Theater LAB 144-162 This is a summer course designed to produce and to present plays as part of a summer theater festival. Students are given opportunities to act, stage manage work crew and participate in all phases of creating plays and musicals for the public. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: THA-110 (with a grade of C or better). AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C--Transfers to both UC/CSU
THA-209
1-4 units
Musical Production LAB 48-216 This course is designed for the presentation of a musical. Students will learn the preparation of a production including: rehearsal technique, acting, movement, music, dramatic text, and technical theater. *Crosslisted as DAN-209 and MUS-209. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: By audition and/or interview. AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C--Transfers to both UC/CSU
THA-210
3 units
Fundamentals of Directing (formerly THA-119) LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This is an introductory course in the theory, process, and development of directorial skills for the stage. Primary focus is placed on the directors work with textual analysis, research, interpretation, collaboration and communication. Students will research, cast, rehearse, and present a piece for public performance. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisite: THA-101 and THA-110 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to both UC/CSU--CSU Area(s): C1
258
HORT-101
3 units
HORT-102
3 units
Horticulture Science (formerly AGTM-101) LEC 48-54 This course introduces the horticulture industry, using videos, text, field trips, and guest lecture. Topics include fundamental skills used in the horticulture industry, cultivation of plant varieties, methods, knowledge, and techniques used in commercial and residential landscaping, golf course management, plant nurseries, and maintenance for urban gardeners. This is a core course in the Golf Course/Turf Management Certification Program. Prerequisite: None. Transfers to CSU only Introduction to Turfgrass Management (formerly AGTM-102) LEC 48-54 This course is designed for students pursuing the golf course management certificate as well as green industry professionals wishing to upgrade their skills. It is a core course in the Golf Course/Turf Management Program. This course presents basic methods and materials used in the maintenance of turf grass. Topics include major factors in turf grass management including turf grass establishment, weed identification and control, turf grass pests, fertilization, irrigation, mowing procedures and scheduling. Prerequisite: None. Transfers to CSU only
HORT-103
3 units
HORT-104
3 units
Advanced Turfgrass Management (formerly AGTM-103 ) LEC 40-45/LAB 24-27 This course is designed to give the student advanced study in the specialization of both golf courses and athletic fields management. Topics include advanced methods used in the maintenance of turf grass for golf courses and sports fields and large turf areas. It examines construction, budgeting, staffing, and equipment. This is an advanced course in the new Golf Course Management Program. Prerequisite: HORT-102 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to CSU only Soil Science and Management (formerly AGTM-104) LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This course is designed to present principles of soil and water conservation, land use, soil fertility and the physical and chemical relationships that govern soil reactions and interactions. Emphasis is given to management of various soil types; pH, salinity, texture, organic matter, and control. The lab will cover applied procedures, testing, land surveying, and nutritional management of landscape and horticultural settings. This Soil Science and Management course is a core course in the Golf Course/Turf Management Program. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: HORT 101. Transfers to CSU only
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