Course Descriptions THA-101H
3 units
Honors Introduction to Theater LEC 48-54 Through lectures, readings, videotape, live theatrical experiences, class discussions, and activities, this introductory course emphasizes the value and importance of theater as a fine art and metaphor for society and life. Emphasis is placed on the role of theater as a source and reflection of ideas, cultural values, and human understanding. Contributions of the playwright, director, actor, designer, technician, and audience are explored. This course is a requirement for the Theater Arts major and meets the general education graduation requirement for Arts and Humanities. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3A --CSU Area(s): C1
THA-102
3 units
Theater History LEC 48-54 This survey course approaches world theater history from Ancient Greece through contemporary theater in the early 21st century. Comparative historical studies of Asian, Byzantine, European, African, Latin American and American theater are included. The complexity of theater as an art form, from its function in a given era and culture to its many component parts including acting, audiences, theatrical spaces, texts, playwriting, production design, machinery, special effects, music, dance, directing, management, and criticism are examined. *Cross-listed as HIST-154. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B --CSU Area(s): C2
THA-105
3 units
Voice and Diction LEC 48-54 (formerly Voice for the Actor) This course covers voice and speech production for students of theater arts and communications and anyone who wishes to learn to use the voice effectively in a variety of performance situations. Special focus is placed on breath support, vocal relaxation, habitual use, optimum pitch, diction, phonetics and regional dialects. Students will work on developing skills in effective oral communication performance as well as character voice work. *Cross-listed as COMM-105. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU
THA-108
3 units
Improvisation for Dance and Theater LEC 48-54 Through structured and unstructured movement and vocal improvisations drawing on the theories and practices of action theater, mask work, contact improvisation, theater games and dance, the student will learn spontaneity, immediacy and commitment in nonscripted theater. This course is for the dance and/or theater major, meets general education and transfer requirements and is for any performer or student interested in developing their intuitive responses in all performance situations. *Cross-listed as DAN-108. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --CSU Area(s): E1
THA-109
3 units
Movement for Actors LEC 48-54 This introductory course in movement for actors focuses on the development of an articulate body with dynamic and expressive range. Drawing from the acting techniques and theories of Laban, Adler, Hagen, Spolin, and Stanislavski and the body therapies and disciplines of yoga, Bartenieff and Sweigard Fundamentals, and Alexander
270
and Feldenkrais techniques, students will explore and identify their individual movement preferences and habits. This work will prepare the student for the organic characterization and authentic intention required in acting. This course is for the theatre major and general interest student and fulfills a requirement for the theatre major, the musical theatre certificate, and MSJC humanities requirement. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --CSU Area(s): C1
THA-110
3 units
Fundamentals of Acting LEC 48-54 Through lecture, class discussion, improvisation and exercises, analysis of live and video taped performance, scene work and solo study, the student will learn about the separate parts of the craft of actingthought, emotion, movement and voice--and begin to explore the tools necessary for creating a character. Warm-up techniques, theater etiquette, safety, and the acting profession are emphasized, along with the development of the artist’s critical eye. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --CSU Area(s): C1
THA-111
3 units
Intermediate Acting LEC 48-54 This course offers a continuing study of acting technique for the serious theatre student preparing for advanced work at the university or professional levels. Emphasis is placed on developing multidimensional characters, objectives, playable actions, believability and the working rehearsal process in both scene and solo study. Particular attention is paid to audition preparation, resume, and portfolio development. May be taken 2 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 --CSU Area(s): C1
THA-112
3 units
Acting for Film and Television LEC 48-54 This is a course in the fundamentals of acting in front of the camera for film and television. Students learn elements of concentration and character creation (in out-of-context shooting), to work with a studio production team, script/rehearsal procedures, and scene preparation for film. Various studies in television acting may include TV dramas, sitcoms, soap operas, news and commercials. Prerequisite: THA-110 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --CSU Area(s): C1
THA-113
3 units
Oral Interpretation of Literature LEC 48-54 This course analyzes the art of communicating works of literary merit to an audience. The appropriate literary selection, the use of vocal skills and facial and body expression will be developed in order to present works of literature to a theatrical audience. Individual and group performances of poetry, prose, and drama are included. *Crosslisted as COMM-113. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --CSU Area(s): C1
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