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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009
Through lecture, discussion, demonstration, and various participation
exercises, the student is introduced to the art and craft of acting.;
THEATER 205
Actor’s Orientation to Professional Theatre
2 UNITS - (RPT 1) (CSU)
Co-requisite: Theater 270.
A survival course with emphasis on the business of being a working
professional actor. Covers auditions, cold readings, agents, casting directors,
photos, resumes, and reviews. Includes a survey of employment opportunities
in Los Angeles, New York, resident theatres, stock companies, and festivals.
THEATER 210
Introduction to Oral Interpretation of Dramatic
Literature
3 UNITS - (RPT 1) (UC:CSU)
Prerequisite: Theater 270 with a satisfactory grade.
A study of the techniques of oral interpretation including phrasing, inflection,
work relish, verse scansion, tempo and rhythm – designed to develop the
actor’s interpretive skills.
THEATER 225
Beginning Direction
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Prerequisite: Theater 270 with a satisfactory grade.
A study of script analysis, casting, rehearsal scheduling, rehearsal problems
and procedures, and orchestration of all production phases is made through
lectures, reading assignments, class projects and the preparation of a
complete director’s production script.
THEATER 232
Play Production
2 UNITS – (RPT 3) (UC:CSU)
The student is given the opportunity to work intensely in one or more areas
associated with production: acting, voice, movement, mangement, costuming
or technical theatre. Students must be prepared to work irregular hours.
THEATER 235
Play Production
5 UNITS - (RPT 3) (UC:CSU)
This course is generally offered in the summer session only. The student is
given an opportunity to work intensely in one or more production areas: acting,
management, costuming, or technical theatre. Students must be prepared
to work irregular hours.
THEATER 240
Voice and Articulation for the Theatre
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Credit allowed for only one of Theater 240 or Speech Communication 111.
Developing of voice and speech skills, emphasizing clarity, precision, tone,
dynamics and imaginative use of language. Individual goals will be set for
performance and standards of improvement to help the student acquire the
basics of good theatre speech.
THEATER 242
Voice Development Workshop
3 UNITS - (RPT 3) (CSU)
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Through various vocal and physical exercises, discussion, and
demonstration the student actor gains skill in physical alignment, release
of habitual tension in breathing and vocal musculature, development of
rich resonance and clear articulation. (For Theatre Academy students only.)
THEATER 243
Dialects
2 UNITS - (RPT 1) (CSU)
Specific training in the performance of regional American dialects and foreign
accents most often used in the theatre.
THEATER 262
Special Projects
2 UNITS - (RPT 3) (CSU)
Prerequisite: Theater 270 with a satisfactory grade.
Advanced students are given the opportunity to plan, rehearse, stage and
produce approved all student projects for presentation before an audience.
THEATER 269
Period Movement
2 UNITS - (CSU)
Advisory: Theater 270 or equivalent.
A study is made of the acting styles and period movement from the Greek to
Victorian periods of Western history. Classwork includes video
demonstrations, movement instruction, individual coaching. Movement styles
of each period are incorporated into each of the period scenes.
THEATER 270
Beginning Acting
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Co-requisite: Theater 100, 105, 277, 345 and 346.
This course introduces the student to acting fundamentals through specific
movement techniques, pantomime and scene work. The ultimate goal is to
develop a firm foundation in basic acting techniques and a strong respect
and appreciation for all aspects of the theater. Enrollment subject to audition,
see catalog.
THEATER 271
Intermediate Acting
2 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Acting principles are expanded and applied in staged scenes. The emphasis
is on comprehension, translation into meaningful dramatic action, and
creation. The actor’s self awareness is explored and developed before a
classroom audience.
THEATER 272
Intermediate Applied Acting
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Requisite: Theater 270.
The acting principles applied to Theater 270 are expanded and applied in
staged scenes.
The emphasis is on comprehension, translation into meaningful dramatic
action, and creation. The actor’s self awareness is explored and developed
before a class-room audience.
THEATER 273
Advanced Acting
2 UNITS - (RPT 1) (UC:CSU)