Bill DeLuca - CSU Dominguez Hills Theatre Arts

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Course Information

The courses that I teach here at Dominguez Hills are designed to provide students with competencies that they will need throughout their numerous careers either in the arts or in business, education, sciences, health, or management. These competencies include 1) Knowledge Outcomes - the basics of Western and non-Western civilization, key works of literature, and familiarity with important esthetic and philosophical principles; 2) Skills Outcomes - Reading, Writing, Critical thinking, Problem solving, Information Competence, and Occupational Skills; and 3) Attitudes and Values Outcomes - Cultural, Personal, and Social Values.
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THE 100 Introduction to Theatre, Film and Television

Broadcast on local cable television and simulcast on the internet, this course aims to develop appreciation for the artistic expressions of theatre - drama, ballet, mime, opera, circus, musical comedy and mass media. Serves for a Humanities General Education Elective and AP College Credit for High School Students.

THE 355 World Theatre

A reflection on the major theatrical achievements of Eastern and Western civilization, this course familiarizes students with the plays, physical theatres, actors, producer-directors, and production styles that contributed to the development of theatre from its ritual origins to the present.

THE 337 Creative Dramatics

Teachers will learn to create and implement drama exercises in their own classrooms and foster an environment where youngsters can feel comfortable to work creatively and think critically.

THE 353 Playwriting

Students will learn the theory and practice of writing for the stage by using a step by step, systematic approach that involves weekly writing assignments.

THE 374 Directing

The work focuses on the responsibilities of the director/stage manager, the process of selection, interpretation and preparation, the basics of composition and movement, and techniques for casting and rehearsing a production.

HUM 310 The Power of Masks

The content of the course covers the significance and function of masks in African, European, American and Asian/Pacific societies. The course intends to develop student awareness of the relationships among the various disciplines in the humanities by using the mask as a window into a culture's philosophy, religion, literature, mythology, psychology, art, dance, music, and theatre.

THE 495 Chicano/Chicana Theatre

This course investigates the history of Hispanic-American theatre forms and analyzes the drama literature developed from Mayan ritual through to contemporary Latino/Latina playwrights.

THE 160 Acting for Non-Majors

A course for students who want to develop their interaction and responsiveness through work with theatre games, improvisation, and scene work. Serves for a Humanities General Education Elective.

THE 120 Fundamentals of Speech

Emphasis on public speaking; instruction in selection, organization, and presentation of materials and development of social poise and self-confidence.

THE 453 Multicultural Diversity in American Theatre

Students read and discuss contemporary plays that reflect rich variety of American multi-ethnic, multicultural society. Emphasis will be on the works of playwrights from traditionally underrepresented groups.