Course Descriptions THA-137
3 units
Introduction to World Cinema LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This course introduces international film studies by considering film language, international audiences and marketing, relationships between governments and businesses and film production, technological diffusion and innovation, and film content. *Crosslisted as HUM-137. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3A --CSU Area(s): C1
THA-150
3 units
Survey of Drama LEC 48-54 This course studies a variety of dramatic literature spanning Greek drama to contemporary plays; issues of genre, staging and technique are discussed in connection with a representative sample of plays from across several literary cultures and historical periods. *Cross-listed as ENGL-200. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: ENGL101. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B --CSU Area(s): C2
THA-155
3 units
Musical Theater History LEC 48-54 Musical Theater History is the study of the evolution of the American theatrical art form from its European beginnings in nineteenthcentury theatrical genres as, opera-comique, opérette, pantos, and vaudeville. The course surveys American Musical Theater from 1850 to the present day, in social, economic, and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3A --CSU Area(s): C1
THA-160
3 units
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. *Cross-listed as ENGL-160. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to CSU only
THA-200
3 units
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
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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
1-3 units
Musical Production LAB 48-162 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 LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 (formerly THA-119) This is an introductory course in the theory, process, and development of directorial skills for the stage. Primary focus is placed on the director’s 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
THA-299
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
Turf & Landscape Management HORT-101
3 units
Horticulture Science LEC 48-54 (formerly AGTM-101) 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
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