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THEATRE ARTS 101 104
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ACTING FUNDAMENTALS II
Theatre Arts contains eight families (See page 94 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
for more information on course families):
T ART 101 introduces students to elements T ART 104 follows T ART 103, and continues
Acting (T ART 100, 103, 104, 111, 140). The of the theatre arts production process as a the exploration of theories and techniques
Acting Family includes acting courses for stage collaborative art form including playwrit- used to interpret dramatic writing through
and fi lm, and vocal techniques for the actor; ing, acting, directing, design, and criticism. the acting of scenes and monologues. Empha-
Directing, Playwriting, Management (T ART While exploring its elements, practices, and sized skills include the actor’s voice and body,
106); collaborators, its historical, social, political, character development, script analysis, and
Costume & Makeup (T ART 109, 110, 123). The and economic context will be examined. Note: the interpretation of a variety of styles and
Costume & Makeup Family includes costume and During the semester, students are expected to periods of dramatic writing. Note: During
makeup creation and application; attend professional and Glendale Community the semester, students are expected to attend
Scenic & Lighting (T ART 121, 122, 134, 173). College Theatre Arts Department productions professional and Glendale Community
The Scenic & Lighting Family includes design as a part of the learning process. Lecture 3 College Theatre Arts Department productions
courses and practicum covering scenery, lights, hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically as a part of the learning process. Lecture 2
and other stage elements; Off ered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Trans- hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
fer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID THTR 100) T ART 103 or equivalent Course Typically
Technical Theatre: Stagecraft/Building (T ART Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
129). Technical Theatre: Stagecraft/Building 102 USC. (Acting Family)
covers the execution of design and stagecraft, THEATRE HISTORY
which includes safety, building, painting, and 3.0 Units 106
general equipment identifi cation and maintenance. T ART 102 is a survey of the history of the INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL
Students in these classes work directly with the theatre through its major infl uences concen- DIRECTING
shows being presented in the season prior to trating on Greek, Roman, Renaissance, 3.0 Units
performance as opposed to theoretical projects; Elizabethan, Restoration, and Modern eras. T ART 106 introduces theatre students to the
Theatre Production-Rehearsal & Performance The history and development of theatre are theory, techniques, and skills of theatrical
(T ART 161, 162, 163, 164). Theatre Produc- studied in relationship to the cultural, politi- directing and offers students experience
tion–Rehearsal & Performance includes courses cal, and social conditions for the time. Lecture in directing short scenes from plays. Note:
that concentrate on rehearsal and performance 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically This class will be limited to twenty students.
in theatre production. Courses are broken up by Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequi-
genre and period. UC, USC. (C-ID THTR 113) site: T ART 101, 103, and 104. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC. (Directing, Playwriting,
100 103 Management Family)
INTRODUCTION TO ACTING ACTING FUNDAMENTALS I
3.0 Units 3.0 Units 107
T ART 100 is an acting class designed for the T ART 103 is a beginning acting class for DRAMA HERITAGE: PLAY
beginner with little or no previous acting theatre majors. Through individual and group STRUCTURE, FORM, AND ANALYSIS
experience. Students practice techniques to exercises, improvisation, theatre games, 3.0 Units
develop relaxation, concentration, and stage monologue and scene study, the actor’s voice, T ART 107 is a survey of dramatic literature
presence in front of an audience. Class work body, and imagination are developed. Writ- from the classical to the contemporary periods
includes group and individual exercises, ten assignments include the break down and from the structural, stage production, and
theatre games, improvisation, and written analysis of scripts and live theatre perfor- analytical points of view. The course combines
critique of live theatre productions. Note: mances. Acting skills are practiced through reading, analyzing and understanding play
During the semester, students are expected to rehearsal and performance of monologues scripts with fi eld trips to local theatres and
attend professional and Glendale Community and scenes. Note: During the semester, in-class audio-visual presentations. The
College Theatre Department productions as students are expected to attend professional student examines the playwright’s methods
a part of the learning process about acting. and Glendale Community College Theatre of creating theatre and learns to distinguish
Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recom- Arts Department productions as part of the between a play as literature versus a play as
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 learning process. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory performance. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
or ESL 151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/ 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically None. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID Off ered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID THTR
THTR 151) (Acting Family) (C-ID THTR 151) (Acting Family) 114)

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