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TECHNICAL EDUCATION THEATRE ARTS 101
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
140 Theatre Arts contains eight families (See page 94 3.0 Units
FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING for more information on course families): T ART 101 introduces students to elements
DOCUMENTATION Acting (T ART 100, 103, 104, 111, 140). The of the theatre arts production process as a
3.0 Units
Acting Family includes acting courses for stage collaborative art form including playwrit-
T ED 140 introduces the principles and and fi lm, and vocal techniques for the actor; ing, acting, directing, design, and criticism.
practices of writing a range of technical docu- Directing, Playwriting, Management (T ART While exploring its elements, practices, and
ments for use in the engineering and indus- 106); collaborators, its historical, social, political,
trial technology industries. Examples include Costume & Makeup (T ART 109, 110, 123). The and economic context will be examined.
emails, technical evaluations and reports, Costume & Makeup Family includes costume Note: During the semester, students are
and academic and scientifi c papers used and makeup creation and application; expected to attend professional and Glendale
in engineering, and industrial technology Scenic & Lighting (T ART 121, 122, 134, 173). Community College Theatre Arts Depart-
fi elds. Students engage the use of graphical The Scenic & Lighting Family includes design ment productions as a part of the learning
information such as tables and charts as well courses and practicum covering scenery, lights, process. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
as technical resumes, letters, and instruction and other stage elements; Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/
and operation manuals. Student writing Technical Theatre: Stagecraft/Building (T ART Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
includes online technical documentation 129). Technical Theatre: Stagecraft/Building USC. (C-ID THTR 111)
such as web-page, computer aided design covers the execution of design and stagecraft,
information management, and professional which includes safety, building, painting, and 102
technical social media and project manage- general equipment identifi cation and mainte- THEATRE HISTORY
ment tools. Note: TED 140 may not be used nance. Students in these classes work directly with 3.0 Units
to satisfy any English requirements. Lecture the shows being presented in the season prior to T ART 102 is a survey of the history of the
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL performance as opposed to theoretical projects; theatre through its major infl uences concen-
120 or ESL 141. Theatre Production-Rehearsal & Performance trating on Greek, Roman, Renaissance,
142 (T ART 161, 162, 163, 164). Theatre Produc- Elizabethan, Restoration, and Modern eras.
The history and development of theatre
TECHNICAL MEASUREMENTS AND tion–Rehearsal & Performance includes courses are studied in relationship to the cultural,
CALCULATIONS that concentrate on rehearsal and performance political, and social conditions for the time.
3.0 Units in theatre production. Courses are broken up by
genre and period. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course
T ED 142 covers a practical application of Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
basic measurements and calculations to 100 Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID THTR 113)
typical industrial problems and activi- INTRODUCTION TO ACTING
ties. Topics include units of measure and 3.0 Units 103
conversions, reading measurement tools T ART 100 is an acting class designed for the ACTING FUNDAMENTALS I
and making calculations that are common beginner with little or no previous acting 3.0 Units
technical career jobs. Project based hands- on experience. Students practice techniques to T ART 103 is a beginning acting class for
activities in a variety of technical areas such develop relaxation, concentration, and stage theatre majors. Through individual and
as surveying, manufacturing, electronics, presence in front of an audience. Class work group exercises, improvisation, theatre
construction, engineering and environmen- includes group and individual exercises, games, monologue and scene study, the
tal technology are emphasized. Students’ theatre games, improvisation, and written actor’s voice, body, and imagination are
understanding of mathematical concepts are critique of live theatre productions. Note: developed. Written assignments include the
reinforced through contextualized learning During the semester, students are expected break down and analysis of scripts and live
and applied technology based projects. Note: to attend professional and Glendale Commu- theatre performances. Acting skills are prac-
This course cannot be used to substitute for nity College Theatre Department produc- ticed through rehearsal and performance of
any college math requirements. Lecture 2 tions as a part of the learning process about monologues and scenes. Note: During the
hours/Laboratory 1 hours. acting. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. semester, students are expected to attend
143 Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for professional and Glendale Community
College Theatre Arts Department produc-
TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS II ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically tions as part of the learning process. Lecture
3.0 Units Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID THTR 151) (Acting Family) 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
T ED 143 is an advanced study of algebra, None. Course Typically Off ered: Fall. Trans-
trigonometry, and quadratic equations as fer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID THTR 151)
required in the mechanical trade programs. (Acting Family)
Problems are drawn from the industrial fi eld.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: T ED 142 or
equivalent.

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