2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

THA V10C - PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE III - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides supervised practical experience in a leading
acting role, as a stage manager, designer, director or production
assistant 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. Formerly THA
V10. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
THA V12 - STUDENT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Supervised theatre production of student directed, produced and/
or written one-act plays. Each student will be part of a one-act
production. Each team will cast, rehearse and produce a one-act play
in a college sponsored production to be presented in the Circus and/
or Main Campus Theatre.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly ThA 12.
THA V14 - MOVEMENT FOR THE THEATRE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the fundamentals of movement and dance
techniques for students in the theatre and related arts. The course
introduces theory and the practice of stage movement while
developing the body as an expressive instrument. Flexibility,
relaxation, control, and creative expression will be developed.
Field trips may be required. THA V14 /DANC V14 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly ThA 14. Same
as DANC V14. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor.
THA V20 - COSTUME DESIGN AND HISTORY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course explores the many aspects of costume design,
including the breakdown of a script, artistic rendering of the
literature, development of themes and design concepts, research
sources, examination of the social and economic mores that govern
dress, and the history of dress. Students will analyze research, and
design two plays to present to the class. The course will include
film and theatre industry standards in the area of costume design.
Students will apply skills learned in class through work on theatrical
productions.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
THA V21 - THEATRE PRODUCTION LABORATORY - 1.5 Units
Hours: 4.5 laboratory weekly
Practical experience in scenery construction, lighting, props,
sound, and costume construction for the stage through participation
in theatrical productions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly ThA 21. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
THA V22 - FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE COSTUMING - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course teaches basic skills in the construction, organization,
and care of stage costumes and accessories. It includes an
exploration of a variety of costume crafts and methods of
construction including fabric dying and modification, mask-making,
corset-making, and hat-making.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly ThA 22. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
THA V23 - INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a beginning study of dramatic theory. Plays from
various time periods will be studied and analyzed as literary works
in the historical context, traced through their production history,
considered for their relevance and importance for today’s artists and
audiences, and analyzed for their production possibilities. The course
will emphasize critical reading, analysis and interpretation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ThA 23. Same as ENGL V23.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
THA V29 - HISTORY OF MOTION PICTURES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides a historical and critical survey of motion
pictures with an emphasis on the contributions of early and
modern filmmakers to the filmmaking process. Lectures, illustrated
by screened examples of films, examine filmmaking back to the
nineteenth century.
Field trips will be required. Formerly ThA 29. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
THA V30A - FUNDAMENTALS OF SCREENWRITING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Examines the craft and business of screenwriting from all
perspectives, including the creative process, structure, proper
formatting, pitching, marketing, business and legal aspects. A series
of in-class and out-of-class writing exercises culminates in students
writing the opening sequence of a two-hour screenplay or a complete
short-subject screenplay.
Transfer credit: CSU.
THA V30B - INTERMEDIATE SCREENWRITING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: THA V30A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Examines the craft and business of screenwriting from all
perspectives, including the creative process, structure, proper
formatting, pitching, marketing, business and legal aspects. Includes
advanced analysis and applications of story structure through a
series of in-class and out-of-class writing exercises and script
analyses.
Transfer credit: CSU.
THA V31 - ACTING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: THA V02A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course will analyze the filmmaking and television production
processes and the consequences that the technical and creative
processes of the film media and television media have on the craft
and business of film and television acting. The course will evolve
through a series of practical scene-study exercises that duplicate the
actual experience of acting for film and television.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
THA V88 - THEATRE ARTS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
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