Theater Courses
THEA 1A - Theory/Practice of Acting I
Credits: 3.00
Introduction to the techniques and theories of acting, explored through improvisation,
exercises and scene study. Development of the physical and psychological resources
for acting including relaxation, concentration, creativity, believability, and
commitment.
THEA 1B - Theory/Practice of Acting II
Credits: 3.00
Continued exploration of the theory and practice of acting, focusing
on more complex characterization and character analysis. Introduction
to theatrical styles and period acting using monologues and scenes. Prerequisite:
Theater Arts 1A (or equivalent).
THEA 3 - Theater Improvisation
Credits: 3.00
Introduction to Improvisation. Workshop exercises in theater experience
through the operational structure of the game. Mimes, characterizations,
scene setting, mood and material for extended ensemble improvisation.
Recommended for non-theater as well as theater majors.
THEA 5 - Children's Theater
Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
Introduction to the techniques of formal children's theater. Creation
and performance of a theatrical production designed for children. Casting
subject to audition.
THEA 10 - Introduction to Dramatic Arts
Credits: 3.00
The dramatic arts, including the history, values, and theatrical techniques
that have shaped them. Strongly recommended: eligibility for English
1A or 52A.
THEA 11 - Stage To Film
Credits: 3.00
Major plays which subsequently have been made into films. Analysis of
playscripts augmented by a viewing and analysis of the film adaptation.
Major areas of concentration vary from semester to semester.
THEA 12 - Film As Art & Communication
Credits: 4.00
Introduction to film as art and communication. Analysis of film expression
including narrative, documentary, and experimental.
THEA 14 - Bay Area Theatre
Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
Appreciation of currently available theater performance by reading, evaluating,
and having the option of attending as many as eight plays concurrently
in performance in the area. Credit for more than 1 unit requires completion
of special projects.
THEA 25 - Fundamentals of Stage Speech
Credits: 3.00
Theory and practice of speech improvement for acting. Development of
the voice, articulation and pronunciation for theater production. Covers
speeches and oral traditions from 1600 to the present.
THEA 30 - Drama Workshop
Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
Participation in experimental workshop plays, original student scripts,
and other projects, possibly leading to scheduled performances.
THEA 39 - Musical Theater Workshop
Credits: 3.00
Training in performance skills for the musical theater. Acting and stage
movement. Dual enrollment with Music 39.
THEA 40 - Intro to Technical Theatre
Credits: 2.00
Introduction to technical aspects of theatrical production, including
theater architecture and scenic design, set construction and painting,
drafting and rendering, production organization, lighting and sound design.
THEA 41 - Passport to Theater
Credits: 1.00 to
6.00
Supervised participation in scheduled performances of the theater department
as an actor or backstage worker. Hour value to be determined by the instructor,
after audition, based upon the scope of the performance or technical
assignment. Enrollment is for the duration of the rehearsals and performances.
THEA 46 - College Theater-Management
Credits: 1.00
to 2.00
Participation in the business operations of scheduled productions in
theater. Enrollment is for the duration of the production.
THEA 47 - College Theater Acting
Credits: 1.00
to 6.00
Participation in cast of scheduled major production. Enrollment is for
the duration of the production. Enrollment by audition only.
THEA 48 - College Theater Technical
Credits: 1.00
to 6.00
Participation in scheduled productions as crew members and/or constructing
its technical elements. Enrollment is for the duration of the production.