Theatre Arts Lower Division

* THE 100: Television, Film, and Theatre
Appreciation of the performing arts of television, film, and the live theatre through the viewing of films and
videotapes as well as attendance at plays and musicals.
Three hours of lecture per week.

* THE 120: Fundamentals of Speech
Basic oral communication skills, with practice in a variety of speech-oriented situations.
One hour of lecture and two hours of activity per week.

* THE 160: Acting for Nonmajors   
Introductory course for non-majors who wish to develop awareness and control of the voice and body while
building self-confidence, and improving concentration and imagination.
Three hours per week.

* THE 243: Stagecraft
Fundamentals of technical theatre practice, including scenery, basic lighting, rigging, and stage management.
Three hours of lecture per week.

* THE 251: Script Analysis
A study of classical and contemporary dramas in terms of plot, character, theme, and language.
Students analyze one script per week.

* THE 264: Acting I
An integrative approach to the actor's emotional, intellectual, physical, and vocal tools.
Exercises in characterization, voice, and movement will be emphasized.

Theatre Arts Upper Division

* THE 320: Speech Skills and Techniques
Effective and persuasive oral communication in a variety of situations: formal address, group discussion
interviews, chairing of meetings, and others. Of particular value for Liberal Studies majors, managers and
business persons.
Three hours of lecture per week.

* THE 322: Oral Interpretation of Literature
Principles and practice in the effective delivery of readings in drama, poetry, and prose.
Three hours of lecture per week.

* THE 323: Interpersonal Communication
Introductory Study of interpersonal communication in face-to-face interaction; consideration of interpersonal roles,
needs, barriers, perceptions, and adaptation.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: THE 120

* THE 326: Persuasion
Techniques of argumentation and their application to debate; logic, reasoning, and fallacies of reasoning;
gathering and testing of evidence, construction of bases, and skills of refutation; practical application through
debates about current issues.
Two hours of lecture and two hours of activity per week.

* THE 329: Forensics Workshop
Intercollegiate competition in debate, persuasive speaking, oral interpretation, reader's theatre, and other
competition events. Independent projects in specialized fields. ( Only 4 units may be used toward the minor.)
Repeatable course.
Six hours of production per week.

* THE 337: Creative Dramatics
Creative dramatic activities, including theatre games, pantomime, and improvisation. Of particular value to
prospective teachers of young children.

* THE 342: Design / Tech: Scenery and Lighting
Theory and practice of designing scenery, sets, and lighting for television and stage productions. ( Design / Tech
courses can be taken in any order.)

* THE 343: Design / Tech: Costume and Makeup
Exploration and application of the stage design elements found in both costuming and makeup, including
conceptualization, historical and contemporary style, rendering, and costume construction / makeup application
techniques. ( Design / Tech courses can be taken in any order )
Prerequisite: THE 240 & 243

* THE 346: Theatre Workshop
Participation in any aspect of campus theatre or television production including ( but not limited to ) acting, stage
management, scenery, construction, lighting, costume, audio, properties, box office, promotion, and running
crews.
This participation includes attendance at Theatre Arts productions for the semester enrolled.

* THE 353: Playwriting
Theory and practice in writing for the stage. Students explore plotting, characterization, and dialogue; scenes and
short plays are submitted for discussion and evaluation.
Three hours per week

* THE 355: World Theatre I
History and literature of the theatre from its origins through the 16th century. Emphasis on production styles,
cultural background and literary trends.

* THE 357: World Theatre II
History and literature of the theatre from the 16th century to the present with emphasis on production styles,
cultural background and literary trends.

* THE 364: Acting II
The actor's approach to a role, including text and character analysis. Performance of scenes from plays. Vocal
work on dialects with concentration on melody, rhythm, and sound substitutions. Beginning movement work in
body alignment, centering, and balance.
Prerequisite: THE 263 & THE 264

* THE 374: Directing and Stage Management
Techniques of play directing and stage management with practical application of both. Students direct and stage
manage both scenes and short plays. Emphasis is on the interrelationship between these two theatrical
disciplines. Attendance at plays required.
Prerequisite: THE 263 & 264 recommended.

* THE 453: Multicultural Diversity in American Theatre
A study of contemporary plays that both derive from and represent the rich variety of American multi-ethnic,
multicultural society. Emphasis will be on the works of playwrights from traditionally underrepresented groups.

* THE 464: Acting III
Study and performance of period scenes involving types of approaches to various plays and specific problems
they present to the actor. Emphasis on the synthesis of analysis, action, characterization, subtext, vocal problems
posed by verse and exploration of advanced movement techniques.
Prerequisites: THE 264 & THE 364

* THE 490: Seminar in Theatre Arts
Discussion and exploration of advanced problems in Theatre Arts. Intensive study of one or more subjects relating
to the theatre and drama.
Three hours of seminar per week. Prerequisite: consult of instructor

* THE 494: Independent study in Theatre Arts
Investigation of a single topic, chosen in consultation with a faculty member, culminating with a faculty member,
culminating in a paper, presentation, or project. Repeatable course.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department chair

* THE 495: Special Topics in Theatre
Study of a single topic in drama and theatre, to be determined by the instructor. Topic varies each offering.
Repeatable course.
One to three hours of lecture per week.

* THE 496: Off-Campus Internship
Directed work experience in the industries of local professional theatre, cable television, broadcast stations and
networks, production houses, or motion picture studios under the supervision of a professionally-qualified
mentor. CR/NC grading only. Repeatable course.
Ten hours of work experience per week.

* THE 499: Senior Project
A capstone course culminating in the production of a final, collaborative project. Selected in consultation with and
evaluated by a faculty panel.

Infrequently Offered Courses

* THE 344: Design / Tech: Audio and Properties
Examination and application of staging practices used in audio and property of design, including
conceptualization, graphics, rendering and applied technical / construction techniques.

* THE 367: Acting for the Camera
Techniques of directing and performing before the camera. Scenes and presentations will be videotaped both in
the studio and on location.
Prerequisite: THE 160 or consent of instructor
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