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THEATER
100 - INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATER
(3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This is a lecture course designed to provide the beginning
student with a general knowledge of theater, television,
and motion pictures, and their influences on modern
society. It emphasizes the historical growth, basic
vocabulary, skills, and crafts of the theater. This course
offers students a basis for critical analysis through
attending and evaluating theatrical and motion picture
productions which aid in a greater appreciation and
understanding of good theater and other entertainment.
200 - INTRODUCTION TO ACTING (3 UNITS)
UC:CSU
A review is made of actors and acting approaches, past
and present, along with elements of the actors’ work as
artists. The course covers introductory exercises in voice,
diction, movement, and personality projection. The
reading of plays and viewing of theatrical performances
are also included.
232 - PLAY PRODUCTION (2 UNITS) UC:CSU -
RPT 3
Training and practice are given in all phases of mounting
plays for stage and television. Topics considered are play
selection, organization, directing, performance, costume
and scenery designing, construction, and lighting.
250 - CHILDREN’S THEATER PRODUCTION
(2 UNITS) CSU RPT 3
Experience is given in the acting, directing, and
producing of children’s plays for public presentation.
270 - BEGINNING ACTING (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This is an introduction to the acting process with
supervised practice in characterization, interpretation,
body movement, pantomime, and concentration through
exercises and improvisations. The selection study, and
presentation of short scenes are emphasized.
275 - SCENE STUDY (2 UNITS) UC:CSU - RPT 3
Students are given the opportunity to plan, rehearse,
stage, and produce all-student projects in a repertory
theater atmosphere. Productions are presented before
campus audiences during school hours and also in
the evening. Students must be available for additional
rehearsal and performance time outside of class.
291 - REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES I
(1 UNIT) UC:CSU - RPT 3
292 - REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES II
(2 UNITS) UC:CSU - RPT 3
300 - INTRODUCTION TO STAGE CRAFT
(3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course is required of all theater majors.
A survey is made through lectures and demonstrations of
all technical phases of play production. Phases include
construction, painting, drafting, and manipulation of
stage scenery, lighting equipment and properties; the
organization and management of stage activity; and
stagecraft terminology. Students are given experience
in preparing and mounting play production for public
presentation. Students must be available for rehearsals
and performances in addition to scheduled class hours.
310 - INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL
LIGHTING (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course is required of all theater majors.
Training and practice are given in problems of lighting
for television and stage. Related topics considered
are the study of color, procedures, control, and
equipment. Students must be available for rehearsals
and performances.
323 - STAGE MANAGEMENT AND
PRODUCTION (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
Study of all aspects of technical theater with emphasis
on current college productions.
350 - THEATER MANAGEMENT (3 UNITS) CSU
A study is made of the principals of play production,
including script selection, financing, selecting personnel,
casting, theater organization and management, budgeting,
advertising, and publicity.
550 - MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION FOR THE
STAGE (2 UNITS) CSU - RPT 2
This course investigates the use of “new technologies”
and their incorporation in the performing arts. Areas
covered include television production and editing,
telecommunication and internet performance.
2012-2014 General Catalog Course Descriptions * 177