LACC Vision & Mission Statements As Approved By - Los Angeles ...

All areas of the Academy – acting, technical theatre, and costuming – are
showcased each year in six to eight professional level productions. Intensive
production experience is complemented by our location just minutes from
Hollywood, "the entertainment capital of the world."
PROFESSIONAL ACTOR TRAINING – LEVEL 1
Skill Certificate
The training introduces the student to acting fundamentals through specific
movement and vocal techniques, character analysis, observation exercises,
and scene study. The ultimate goal is to develop a firm foundation in basic
acting skills and a strong respect and appreciation for all aspects of the
theater. All training is geared toward preparing students for careers in acting
and related industries.
COURSES UNITS
Theater 100 ............................................................................................. 3
Theater 242 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 270 ............................................................................................. 3
Theater 300 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 345 .............................................................................................. 2
Theater 346 .............................................................................................. 0
Total Units ............................................................................................. 14
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL THEATER – LEVEL 1
Skill Certificate
Basic level training in equipment, procedures, principles, and techniques
used in play production, construction, painting, lighting, properties,
manipulation of stage scenery, special effects, and organization of stage
activity. All training is geared towards preparing students for careers in
technical theater and related industries.
COURSES UNITS
Theater 100 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 302 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 325 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 335 .............................................................................................. 2
Theater 336 .............................................................................................. 0
One of the following four
Theater 311 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 313 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 314 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 315 .............................................................................................. 3
Total Units ............................................................................................. 14
PROFESSIONAL COSTUMING DESIGN – LEVEL 1
Skill Certificate
Level 1 of the Professional Costuming program emphasizes, historic costume,
costume design, wardrobing, drawing, costume shop discipline and
organization, sewing and stagecraft. All training is geared towards preparing
students for careers in costuming and related industries.
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COURSES UNITS
Theater 105 .............................................................................................. 1
Theater 425 .............................................................................................. 2
Theater 426 .............................................................................................. 0
Art 201 ..................................................................................................... 3
One of the following two:
Theater 300 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 200 .............................................................................................. 3
One of the following five
Theater 400 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 411 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 413 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 415 .............................................................................................. 3
Theater 416 .............................................................................................. 3
Total Units ............................................................................................. 15
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class
schedule for current class offerings.
PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a
satisfactory grade or equivalent.
THEATER 100
Introduction to the Theatre
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 101 or equivalent.
A survey study and analysis of the various elements that make up the
institution called the Theatre. Subjects range from origins of primitive drama
to contemporary structure and direction of our modern Theatre.
THEATER 105
Drama Digest
1 UNITS - (RPT 3) (CSU)
Enrollment required of Theater majors each semester of attendance.
The student’s theatrical experience is enriched through the observation of
regularly scheduled programs consisting of acting scenes and exercises from
the various Theater classes. The basic program is augmented by the
appearance of guest artists or theater groups.
THEATER 110
History of the World Theatre
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 101 or equivalent.
A history study and exploration of Western theatre and its traditions from its
primitive beginnings up to the present
THEATER 200
Introduction to Acting
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)