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Theatre Arts (THEA) 1 Theatre Arts (THEA) 1 THEA 105B THEATRE ARTS (THEA) Improvisation for the Theatre - Intermediate 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) THEA 101 54 lecture hours Introduction to Theatre Arts Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C1; CSU; IGETC 3A; UC; CSUGE C1) Prerequisite(s): THEA 105A. 54 lecture hours An intermediate course using the techniques of improvisation to enhance Grade Mode: Standard Letter character development. Focus is on deepening the concepts of group Strongly recommended: ENGL 101. expression, problem-solving, focus, imagination, concentration and Background and foundation for appreciation and evaluation of theatre spontaneity with and without dramatic text in a variety of character arts. Course will include a study of dramatic structure, history of the genres. theatre, plays and playwrights, and a study of contemporary theatre THEA 120 production. Introduction to Tech for Theatre, TV and Film THEA 101H 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors 54 lecture hours 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C1; Citrus C2; CSU; IGETC 3A; UC; CSUGE C1; Grade Mode: Standard Letter CSUGE C2) Strongly recommended: ENGL 101. 54 lecture hours An introduction to the technical areas of lighting, scenery, sound and Grade Mode: Standard Letter costumes for theatre, film and television. Field trips include area theatres Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for the Citrus College Honors and studios. Program or obtain a recommendation from an Honors instructor. THEA 122 Strongly recommended: ENGL 101. Stagecraft Background and foundation for appreciation and evaluation of theatre 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) arts. Course will include a study of dramatic structure, history of the 54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours arranged theatre, plays and playwrights, and a study of contemporary theatre Grade Mode: Standard Letter production. In addition, students are expected to work and participate Prerequisite(s): THEA 120 or concurrent enrollment. at an honors level which includes analysis of assigned readings and Planning and constructing stage and television scenery. Use of tools and plays, presentation and leadership skills demonstrated through in-class stage equipment. Work in the scenic lab for department productions is discussions and group participation. required. THEA 104A THEA 125 Voice and Movement for the Actor I - Beginning Technical Theatre Production 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) 54 lecture hours 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours arranged Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter Grade Mode: Standard Letter Strongly recommended: THEA 201; ENGL 101. Strongly recommended: ENGL 101. A beginning course in vocal anatomy, physiology, and phonetics as well A course in which students will gain practical experience while as the exploration of how the voice and body work. Designed to develop participating in a variety of productions in any of the following: the actor's awareness, relaxation, flexibility, and responsiveness in order construction crew, scenery crew, properties crew, costume crew, or to communicate openly and expressively. running crew. THEA 104B THEA 126 Voice and Movement for the Actor II - Intermediate Technical Theatre Technician 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours Grade Mode: Standard Letter Grade Mode: Standard Letter Prerequisite(s): THEA 104A. Prerequisite(s): THEA 125. An intermediate course in vocal anatomy, physiology and phonetics A course in which students will gain practical experience while with a deeper exploration of how the voice and body work. A more participating in a variety of live theatre productions in any of the detailed look at how the voice, body and text combine to create complex following: lighting crew, sound crew, or rigging and automation crew. characters for performance. THEA 127 THEA 105A Technical Theatre Crew Lead Improvisation for the Theatre - Beginning 3 Units (AA/AS) 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours 54 lecture hours Grade Mode: Standard Letter Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter Prerequisite(s): THEA 126. Strongly recommended: ENGL 101. A course in which students will gain practical crew lead experience while A beginning course introducing the techniques of improvisation to participating in a variety of productions in any of the following: lighting enhance character development. Focus is on group expression, problem- crew lead, sound crew lead, running crew lead, or rigging and automation solving, focus, imagination, concentration and spontaneity with and crew lead. without dramatic text. 2 Theatre Arts (THEA) THEA 130 THEA 200 Introduction to Theatrical Scenery The Art of the Theatre 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C1; CSU; IGETC 3A; UC; CSUGE C1) 54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours 54 lecture hours Grade Mode: Standard Letter Grade Mode: Standard Letter Prerequisite(s): THEA 120. Strongly recommended: ENGL 101. Strongly recommended: ENGL 101. Introduction to theatre as an art form involving the inter-related A study of the equipment, software, processes and techniques used in processes of all elements of theatre with the primary focus being on planning and executing scenery for the stage. script analysis. Includes the study of plays throughout history with THEA 140 emphasis on dramatic analysis and cultural significance. Introduction to Lighting for Theatre, Television and Film THEA 201 3.5 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) Stage Acting I - Beginning 54 lecture hours, 36 lab hours arranged 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC; CSUGE C1) Grade Mode: Standard Letter 54 lecture hours, 26 lab hours arranged Prerequisite(s): THEA 120 or concurrent enrollment. Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter Strongly recommended: ENGL 101. Strongly recommended: ENGL 101. A visual survey through field trips, lecture, video and computer of lighting A beginning level performance class with an introduction to the design for theatre, television, film and concerts. Stanislavski Method of Acting. Provides a beginning in memorization, THEA 145 stage movement, vocal production and interpretation of text. Anatomy of Intelligent Lighting Instruments THEA 202 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) Stage Acting II - Intermediate 54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours arranged 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC; CSUGE C1) Grade Mode: Standard Letter 54 lecture hours, 26 lab hours arranged Prerequisite(s): THEA 120 and THEA 140. Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter The study, dissection and manipulation of intelligent lighting instruments Prerequisite(s): THEA 201 or Audition. and their use in various aspects of the entertainment field. An extension of the concepts as introduced in THEA 201. A more in-depth THEA 150 approach to contemporary theatre using the Stanislavski method as well Introduction to Intelligent Lighting Consoles as other methods of acting in character and scene study and analysis. 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) Students may perform in an Acting Showcase at semester's end. 54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours arranged THEA 204A Grade Mode: Standard Letter Stage and Screenwriting - Beginning Prerequisite(s): THEA 120 and THEA 140. 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) The study, manipulation and application of intelligent lighting consoles 54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours and their use in various aspects of the entertainment field. Equivalent to: THEA 204 THEA 155 Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter Single Camera Production Strongly recommended: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H. 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) Beginning playwrights and screenwriters discover the basic craft of 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours creating scripts for stage, screen, and television. Focus is on short films Equivalent to: THEA 140 and on writing Act I of a full-length play or screenplay. Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter THEA 204B Co-Requisite(s): THEA 140. Stage and Screenwriting - Intermediate An introduction to single camera production and post-production 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) techniques. Topics covered include, basic storytelling, the production 54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours process, cameras and shooting techniques, digital formats, lighting Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter equipment and techniques, basic audio, and editing video and audio Prerequisite(s): THEA 204A. projects. A more detailed study of the fundamental techniques required in creating THEA 160 scripts for stage, screen and television. Focus is on short films and on Computer Aided Design for Theatre writing Act II of a full-length play or screenplay. 4 Units (AA/AS; CSU) THEA 204C 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours Stage and Screenwriting - Intermediate/Advanced Grade Mode: Standard Letter 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) Strongly recommended: THEA 120. 54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours Entertainment design and technical production with an emphasis on the Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter computer as a design and drafting tool. Applications include Vectorworks Prerequisite(s): THEA 204B. and Sketch-up. A further exploration of the skills developed in Stage and Screenwriting 204 A and B. Focus is on writing Act III of a full-length play or screenplay and creating a dramatic story with a fully realized beginning, middle and end. Theatre Arts (THEA) 3 THEA 204D THEA 211B Stage and Screenwriting - Advanced Camera Acting II - Intermediate 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) 3.5 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) 54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours 54 lecture hours, 36 lab hours Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass, Standard Letter Prerequisite(s): THEA 204C. Prerequisite(s): THEA 211A. A deeper exploration of the skills developed in Stage and Screenwriting A more detailed study of the fundamental techniques required in acting 204 A, B & C. Focus is on original script rewrites and an introduction to before the camera in film and television in contrast to the variance writing for television. from stage work. Students will address areas of scripted monologues, THEA 205 blocking, memorization, basic audition techniques, voice-overs, ADR Stage Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced techniques and the concept of Continuity.
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