2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

Proficiency Award
DIRECTING
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
THA V02A Fundamentals of Acting 3
THA V05 Stagecraft 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select six (6) units from the following courses with an
emphasis on acting or technical theatre:
THA V10A Production and Performance I 1
THA V10B Production and Performance II 2
THA V10C Production and Performance III 3
THA V12 Student One-Act Play Festival 2
Select four (4) units from the following courses with an
emphasis on directing:
THA V12 Student One-Act Play Festival 2
THA V90 Directed Studies in Theatre Arts 1-6
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Proficiency Award
MAKE-UP
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSE: Units
THA V05 Stagecraft 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Complete six (6) units from the following course:
THA V06 Stage Make-up 3/3
Select three (3) units from the following courses with an
emphasis on make-up crew:
THA V10A Production and Performance I 1
THA V10B Production and Performance II 2
THA V10C Production and Performance III 3
THA V12 Student One-Act Play Festival 2
12
Proficiency Award
TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSE: Units
Complete six (6) units from the following course:
THA V05 Stagecraft 3/3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select three(3) units from the following courses with an
emphasis on technical crew:
THA V10A Production and Performance I 1
THA V10B Production and Performance II 2
THA V10C Production and Performance III 3
THA V12 Student One-Act Play Festival 2
Select three (3) units from the following courses with an
emphasis on stage management:
THA V10A Production and Performance I 1
THA V10B Production and Performance II 2
THA V10C Production and Performance III 3
THA V12 Student One-Act Play Festival 2
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
THA V01 - THEATRE ARTS APPRECIATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Appreciation and understanding of the arts of the theatre. This
course examines the relationship that exists between theatre and
society throughout history, the elements of dramatic structure,
and the nature of theatrical presentation including the performance
process creative artists use to express the world of the play.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ThA 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
THA V02A - FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course examines the fundamentals of modern acting for
the stage. The course provides practical experience in the skills of
physical movement, voice, characterization, script analysis, and
audition technique, as well as rehearsal and performance.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ThA 2A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
THA V02B - ADVANCED ACTING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: THA V02A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an in-depth application of the techniques explored
in fundamentals of acting with emphasis on characterization and
scene study.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ThA 2B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
THA V05 - STAGECRAFT - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces the theory and practice of design and
construction of stage scenery; and familiarization with the tools and
materials employed by the stage designer, stage carpenter, costume
designer, sound engineer, and lighting technician. Students will have
the opportunity to apply design and construction principles in drama
department productions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly ThA 5. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
THA V06 - STAGE MAKE-UP - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course includes theory, demonstration and practice in
applying make-up for theatre, film and television. It incorporates
familiarization with make-up supplies, materials and techniques and
includes practice in design and application of character make-up for
theatre productions.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly ThA 6. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
THA V10A - PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE I - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides supervised practical experience in a Ventura
College theatre production in a minor role as an actor or house
manager.
Field trips may be required. THA V10A & V10B & V10C may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
THA V10B - PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE II - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides supervised practical experience in a
supporting acting role or as a crew member in the preparation and
performance of theatre productions.
Field trips may be required. THA V10A & V10B & V10C may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
216 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011