Theatre Arts 2020-2021 AVC College Catalog
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358 Theatre Arts 2020-2021 AVC College Catalog Definition Theatre has been a powerful medium of human expression and exploration for thousands of years, offering its community Distinctive Features a deeper understanding of itself, both as a collective and Departmental productions are integrated into all course studies as individuals, through a synthesis of entertainment and and are used as practical examples of the theory and practice instruction. A background in the Theatre Arts offers students covered in each course. The program is performance oriented the opportunity to develop a powerful insight into the nature of with many opportunities for students and community members human relationships and interpersonal dynamics. Theatre Arts to participate in public performances of shows. Our theater for students develop intense imaginations, become keen observers, young audiences program, for example, generally performs each and generate valuable insights into the complexities of human year for over 7,000 audience members. Course offerings fall into nature. three groupings: introduction to theater history/theory, dramatic literature, and practical courses in acting, directing, playwriting and technical theater. Staff To access faculty and staff, dial (661) 722-6300, then the 4-digit extension. Career Options Dean: Acting in Theater, Film and Television Duane Rumsey ext. 6385 Agent for Theater, Film and Television Administrative Assistant: Arts Management Tangie Hunter ext. 6385 Broadcast Technology Clerical Assistant III: Box Office Sales position vacant ext. 6385 Camera Operator Department Chair: Casting Agent Nate Dillon ext. 6271 Crew Heads: Props, Costumes Faculty: Director for Theater, Film and Television Jonet Leighton ext. 6393 Entertainer Eugenie Trow ext. 6425 Instructor Adjunct Faculty: Journalism To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial (661) 722-6300, then the Lighting Designer 4-digit number. Makeup Designer V.M. Performance Artist Carolina Barcos 2346 Playwright Carla Corona 2949 Press Agent Nicholas Guilak 2275 Producer Rick Hernandez 2244 Property Design Jane Macfie 2314 Radio/Television Personality/Reporter Erika Newman 2935 Researcher Kirk Vichengrad 2239 Riggers Suzanne Wakefield 2059 Salesperson Screenwriter Scriptwriter Program Description Special Effects Since theater is a performance art, classes in the Theatre Arts Stage Manager Program are production oriented. The program produces a Technical Director season of 2-3 shows each year, including serious and comedic Theater Reviewer dramas, musical theater, theater for young audiences, and an Theater Technician original one-act festival. A full range of courses are offered Trial Lawyer allowing the student to gain a broad-based background in all Volunteers Coordinator aspects of theater along with intensive training for the actor, (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two-year director, designer and playwright. college level.) Course offerings are designed to serve three student groupings: theater students planning to transfer to a four-year institution; Program Learning Outcomes students seeking fulfillment of general education requirements for a degree program; and students wishing to broaden their Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer vision as artists in an intensive acting training program to help 1. Students will develop an understanding of theatre concepts, prepare for a career as an actor in theater, film and television. elements, and terminology. http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Theatre Arts 359 2. Students will collaborate with others in the production of Performance Production or Technical Theatre in Production: theatrical works. Rehearsal and Performance Production: units 3. Students will apply critical thinking skills by researching, THA 115A, Rehearsal and Performance: Drama 1 analyzing, and interpreting dramatic literature and the theatre THA 115B, Rehearsal and Performance: Drama 2-3 arts. THA 116A, Rehearsal and Performance: Comedy 1 THA 116B, Rehearsal and Performance: Comedy 2-3 THA 117A, Rehearsal and Performance: Musical Theatre 1 Certificate Program THA 117B, Rehearsal and Performance: Musical Theatre 2-6 Certificate not applicable. THA 118A, Rehearsal and Performance: Children’s Theatre 1 Associate Degree THA 118B, Rehearsal and Performance: Children’s Theatre 2-4 Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer OR Theatre has been a powerful medium of human expression Technical Theatre in Production: units and exploration for thousands of years, offering its community THA 121A, Theatre Production 1 a deeper understanding of itself, both as a collective and THA 121B, Theatre Production 2-4 as individuals, through a synthesis of entertainment and Required Electives Group A units instruction. A background in the Theatre Arts offers students Select 9 units from the following: the opportunity to develop a powerful insight into the nature of *THA 102, Introduction to Stagecraft 3 human relationships and interpersonal dynamics. Theatre Arts THA 103, Introduction to Stage Lighting 3 students develop intense imaginations, become keen observers, THA 104, Introduction to Stage Costume 3 and generate valuable insights into the complexities of human THA 125, Intermediate Acting Workshop 3 nature. THA 133, Makeup for the Stage 3 The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T in *THA 225, Script Analysis 3 Theatre Arts) degree is designed to enrich students’ aesthetic Complete a maximum of 3 units from either Rehearsal and and intellectual proficiency in the theatre arts; and to build a Performance Production or Technical Theatre in Production if solid foundation in the practical, artistic and historical aspects of not used in required core to satisfy 3 of the 9 units required for theatre. Group A: The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Rehearsal and Performance Production: units Theatre Arts) degree meets the requirements of SB 1440 for THA 115A, Rehearsal and Performance: Drama 1 Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT). These degrees are THA 115B, Rehearsal and Performance: Drama 2-3 intended to make it easier for students to transfer to California THA 116A, Rehearsal and Performance: Comedy 1 State University campuses, but do not exclude admittance to THA 116B, Rehearsal and Performance: Comedy 2-3 other colleges or universities. THA 117A, Rehearsal and Performance: Musical Theatre 1 THA 117B, Rehearsal and Performance: Musical Theatre 2-6 To earn an Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T THA 118A, Rehearsal and Performance: Children’s in Theatre Arts) degree a student must complete the following: Theatre 1 (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that THA 118B, Rehearsal and Performance: Children’s are eligible for transfer to the California State University, Theatre 2-4 including both of the following: OR (A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Technical Theatre in Production: units Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University THA 121A, Theatre Production 1 General Education – Breadth Requirements. THA 121B, Theatre Production 2-4 (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community *Courses denoted with an asterisk will fulfill the completion college district. requirements for both the major and general education. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. ADTs also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all Except in cases of prerequisite requirement, it is not required that courses required for the major or area of emphasis. courses be taken in exactly this sequence; they are recommended in this order to facilitate success. Required Courses units *THA 101, Introduction to Theatre 3 *THA 110, Fundamentals of Acting 3 Complete a maximum of 3 units from either Rehearsal and 360 Theatre Arts 2020-2021 AVC College Catalog Recommended Plan of Study Prerequisite Completion First Semester units If a course is listed as a prerequisite for another course, that THA 101, Introduction to Theatre (3) (CSU GE C1) 3 prerequisite course must be completed with a satisfactory grade THA 110, Fundamentals of Acting (3) (CSU GE C1) 3 in order to enroll in the next course. According to Title 5, Section CSU GE requirement Area A2 (ENGL 101) 55200(d), a satisfactory grade is a grade of “A,” “B,” “C” or 3 “P”. Classes in which the Pass/No Pass Option is available are CSU GE requirement Area B1/B3 (GEOG 101) 3-4 indicated with an asterisk (*) before the course title. See “Pass/ CSU GE requirement Area B2/B3 (ANTH 101 and ANTH No Pass Option” in the catalog for full explanation. 101L) 3-4 Total 15-17 Theatre Arts Courses Second Semester units Rehearsal and Performance Production or Technical Theatre in Production (THA 115-199 and/or THA 101 *INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE THA 121) 1-3 3 units Required Elective A (THA 103 or THA 125) 3 3 hours weekly CSU GE requirement Area A1 (COMM 101) 3 Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 100A and READ 099. CSU GE requirement Area B4 (MATH 110) 3 A broad-based introduction to the various elements of theater CSU GE requirement Area D (ANTH 102) 3 including interpretation of plays, understanding of the various Total 13-15 elements of a play in production, and survey of theater history and the development of the dramatic form. Play readings are Third Semester units supplemented by discussions and audiovisual aids to increase Rehearsal and Performance Production or Technical the student’s understanding of the play in performance. (C-ID: Theatre in Production