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THEATRE ARTS 227
142
TECHNICAL MEASUREMENTS AND
CALCULATIONS
3.0 Units
T ED 142 covers a practical application of
basic measurements and calculations to
typical industrial problems and activi-
ties. Topics include units of measure and
conversions, reading measurement tools
and making calculations that are common
technical career jobs. Project based hands- on
activities in a variety of technical areas such
as surveying, manufacturing, electronics,
construction, engineering and environmen-
tal technology are emphasized. Students’
understanding of mathematical concepts are
reinforced through contextualized learning
and applied technology based projects. Note:
This course cannot be used to substitute for
any college math requirements. Lecture 2
hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
None. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU
143
TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS II
3.0 Units
T ED 143 is an advanced study of algebra,
trigonometry, and quadratic equations as
required in the mechanical trade programs.
Problems are drawn from the industrial field.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: T ED 142 or
equivalent.
THEATRE ARTS
Theatre Arts contains eight families (See page 98 Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/
for more information on course families):
Acting (T ART 100, 103, 104, 111, 140). The
Acting Family includes acting courses for stage
and film, and vocal techniques for the actor;
Directing, Playwriting, Management (T ART
106);
Costume & Makeup (T ART 109, 110, 123). The
Costume & Makeup Family includes costume and
makeup creation and application;
Scenic & Lighting (T ART 121, 122, 134, 173).
The Scenic & Lighting Family includes design
courses and practicum covering scenery, lights,
and other stage elements;
Technical Theatre: Stagecraft/Building (T ART
129). Technical Theatre: Stagecraft/Building
covers the execution of design and stagecraft,
which includes safety, building, painting, and
general equipment identification and maintenance.
Students in these classes work directly with the
shows being presented in the season prior to
performance as opposed to theoretical projects;
Theatre Production-Rehearsal & Performance (T
ART 160, 161, 162, 163, 164). Theatre Produc-
tion–Rehearsal & Performance includes courses
that concentrate on rehearsal and performance
in theatre production. Courses are broken up by
genre and period.
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
100
INTRODUCTION TO ACTING
3.0 Units
T ART 100 is an acting class designed for the
beginner with little or no previous acting
experience. Students practice techniques to
develop relaxation, concentration, and stage
presence in front of an audience. Class work
includes group and individual exercises,
theatre games, improvisation, and written
critique of live theatre productions. Note:
During the semester, students are expected
to attend professional and Glendale Commu-
nity College Theatre Department produc-
tions as a part of the learning process about
acting. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID THTR 151) (Acting Family)
101
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
3.0 Units
T ART 101 introduces students to elements
of the theatre arts production process as a
collaborative art form including playwrit-
ing, acting, directing, design, and criticism.
While exploring its elements, practices, and
collaborators, its historical, social, political, monologues. Emphasized skills include:
and economic context will be examined.
Note: During the semester, students are
expected to attend professional and Glendale
Community College Theatre Arts Depart-
ment productions as a part of the learning
process. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC. (C-ID THTR 111)
102
THEATRE HISTORY
3.0 Units
T ART 102 is a survey of the history of the
theatre through its major influences concen-
trating on Greek, Roman, Renaissance,
Elizabethan, Restoration, and Modern eras.
The history and development of theatre
are studied in relationship to the cultural,
political, and social conditions for the time.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID THTR 113)
103
ACTING FUNDAMENTALS I
3.0 Units
T ART 103 is a beginning acting class for
theatre majors. Through individual and
group exercises, improvisation, theatre
games, monologue and scene study, the
actor’s voice, body, and imagination are
developed. Written assignments include the
break down and analysis of scripts and live
theatre performances. Acting skills are prac-
ticed through rehearsal and performance of
monologues and scenes. Note: During the
semester, students are expected to attend
professional and Glendale Community
College Theatre Arts Department produc-
tions as part of the learning process. Lecture
2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
None. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Trans-
fer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID THTR 151)
(Acting Family)
104
ACTING FUNDAMENTALS II
3.0 Units
T ART 104 follows Theatre Arts 103, and
continues the exploration of theories and
techniques used to interpret dramatic
writing through the acting of scenes and
integration of the voice, body, and creative
impulses into character development;
deepening connection to the script and to
the other actors on the stage; script analy-
sis, and the interpretation of a variety of
styles and periods of dramatic writing.
Note: During the semester, students are
expected to attend professional and Glendale
Community College Theatre Arts Depart-
ment productions as a part of the learning
process. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours.
Prerequisite: T ART 103 or equivalent Course
Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC. (Acting Family)
106
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL
DIRECTING
3.0 Units
T ART 106 introduces theatre students to
the theory, techniques, and skills of theatri-
cal directing and offers students experience
in directing short scenes from plays. Note:
This class will be limited to twenty students.
Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prereq-
uisite: T ART 101, 103, and 104. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Directing, Playwrit-
ing, Management Family)