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228 THEATRE ARTS

129 155 161
BACKSTAGE LAB FOR INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
PERFORMERS 3.0 Units IN CLASSICAL THEATRE
1.0 Unit T ART 155 is the study and practice of writ- PRODUCTION
T ART 129 is a course designed to introduce ing dramatic works for the stage. Students 2.0 to 4.0 Units
performance students to the backstage gain a greater understanding of how to T ART 161 is a workshop designed to support
aspects of technical theatre. Students work write for the stage through reading plays, a classical theatre production. The students
on projects that directly support the dance, analyzing play structure, peer evaluation enrolled in this course are formed into a
music, or theatre production in which they of writing assignments, participating in the company to present classical plays as part of
are concurrently enrolled. Through the play development process, understanding the Theatre Arts Department productions at
analysis and implementation of production the commerce of playwriting, and having Glendale Community College. The produc-
designs for scenery, lights and sound, they original works performed in front of an audi- tions include works that belong specifi cally
gain a greater understanding of the relation- ence. Note: This course may include trips to to those playwrights whose style requires a
ship between performance and the backstage local professional and/or amateur theatre genre of acting, generally referred to as Clas-
support. Note: This class will be limited productions. Students may also present their sical, Greek, Roman, Elizabethan, Spanish
to twenty students. Laboratory 3 hours. plays in a staged-reading or performance at Golden Age, and French Classical theatre.
Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: Enrollment the conclusion of the class for a public audi- Each student is assigned projects in accor-
in one of the following: DANCE 135, MUSIC ence. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. dance with his or her interests and talents.
143, 146, 147, 170, 231,235, 236, 237, T ART 160, Transfer Credit: CSU. The projects involve some phase of theatrical
161, 162, 163, 164. Course Typically Off ered: 160 production as it relates to performance skills
Spring. (Technical Theatre: Stagecraft/ REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE in the style of classical theatre. Note: Students
Building Family) are expected to be available for rehearsals
IN MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION
134 2.0 to 4.0 Units and every performance for 10 - 15 hours per
week. Laboratory Units earned are based
PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL T ART 160 is a workshop designed to support on the number of hours and type of project
ASPECTS OF STAGE LIGHTING musical theatre productions. The students completed. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3-9
2.0 Units enrolled in this course are formed into a hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically
T ART 134 is for the advanced student in company to present the combined Dance, Off ered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
technical theatre. It is a course designed to Music, and Theatre Arts Department produc- USC. (C-ID THTR 191) (Theatre Production
develop the skills and techniques which tions at Glendale Community College. Each Rehearsal & Performance Family)
are necessary for the student’s participation student is assigned projects in accordance
and appreciation of the art of stage lighting. with his or her interests and talents. The 162
It is hoped that the student will develop, as projects involve some phase of theatrical REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
a result of familiarity with stage lighting production as it relates to performance IN MODERN THEATRE PRODUCTION
practice, a sense of balance and rhythm with skills in the style of theatre generally termed 2.0 to 4.0 Units
regard to color, light and shadow, and mass. American Musical Comedy. Note: Students T ART 162 is a workshop designed to support
Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: T ART are expected to be available for rehearsals a modern theatre production. The students
133 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, and every performance for 10 - 15 hours per enrolled in this course are formed into a
USC. (Scenic & Lighting Family) week. Laboratory Units are earned based company to present plays from the modern
on the number of hours and type of project repertoire as a part of the season of Theatre
140 completed. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3-9 Arts Department productions at Glendale
INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Community College. These titles include, but
FOR THE CAMERA Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, are not limited to the works of the interna-
3.0 Units
USC. (C-ID THTR 191) (Musical Theatre tional theatre from the 1840’s and the advent
T ART 140 is a comprehensive introduction Family) of Henrik Ibsen, to the mid 1950’s with the
to performing in the media of television and work of Tennessee Williams and Eugene
fi lm. The course explores the styles and the O’Neil. Each student is assigned projects
mastery of technical specifi cs demanded in accordance with his or her interests and
by each medium. The approach is to teach talents regarding the selected materials.
on-camera techniques simply and correctly, The projects involve some phase of theatri-
while providing a broad understanding cal production as it relates to performance
of why and how things are done in media skills in the style of modern drama. Note:
production. Practical aspects of facilitating a Students are expected to be available for
performance career are covered: getting an rehearsals and appear in every performance
agent, joining the unions, and acquiring the for 10 - 15 hours per week. Laboratory Units
necessary tools of the trade, such as pictures are earned based on the number of hours
and resumes. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 2 and type of project completed. Lecture 1
hours. Prerequisite: None. (Acting Family) hour/Laboratory 3-9 hours. Prerequisite:
None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
THTR 191) (Theatre Production Rehearsal
& Performance Family)

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