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DRAMA HERITAGE: PLAY VOICE FOR THE ACTOR FUNDAMENTALS OF COSTUME
STRUCTURE, FORM, AND ANALYSIS 3.0 Units DESIGN
3.0 Units T ART 111 is an introduction to voice for 3.0 Units
the actor. This class explores the connection
T ART 107 is a survey of dramatic literature between speaking, breath, thoughts, and T ART 123 is a course in the history, design,
from the classical to the contemporary emotions. The goal of this course is to help and construction of costumes for the stage.
periods from the structural, stage produc- students free their “natural voice” in order This course includes an exploration of
tion, and analytical points of view. The to perform on stage with vocal freedom and historical practices, the planning for and
course combines reading, analyzing and creative expression. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq- the buying of suitable materials, design and
understanding play scripts with field trips uisite: None. Course Typically Offered: color schemes, the design and construction
to local theatres and in-class audio-visual Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU. (Acting of costumes and accessories, arrangement,
presentations. The student examines the Family) and maintenance of the costume wardrobe.
playwright’s methods of creating theatre and Students in this course design and make
learns to distinguish between a play as litera- 112 costumes for school dramatic programs.
ture versus a play as performance. Lecture 3 MOVEMENT FOR ACTORS Note: Students in this course are expected to
hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically 3.0 Units be available for additional hours to work on
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, costumes for theatrical productions. Lecture
UC, USC. (C-ID THTR 114) T ART 112 Movement for Actors explores the 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
use of the body as an expressive instrument None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/
109 in theatrical performance. Students apply a Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
STAGE MAKEUP I variety of a movement techniques designed THTR 174) (Costume & Makeup Family)
to integrate the actor’s creative impulses,
2.0 Units thoughts, and emotions with the body. 129
Note: During the semester, students are BACKSTAGE LAB FOR
T ART 109 provides instruction in the use expected to attend professional and Glendale PERFORMERS
and application of all types of stage make- Community College Theatre Arts Depart-
up, the functions of makeup in the theatre, ment productions as a part of the learning 1.0 Unit
analysis of facial features and corrective process. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
techniques, research and color theory, and T ART 129 is a course designed to introduce
basic three-dimensional technique. Note: 121 performance students to the backstage
Additional hours may be required to work STAGE SCENIC DESIGN I aspects of technical theatre. Students work
on GCC productions. The AA-T Theatre Arts 2.0 Units on projects that directly support the dance,
Degree requires both Theatre Arts 109 and music, or theatre production in which they
Theatre Arts110 to add up to the 3.0 units of T ART 121 is a practical course in the funda- are concurrently enrolled. Through the
C-ID Number: THTR 175 (C-ID Title: Stage mentals of designing stage scenery. All the analysis and implementation of production
Makeup). Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 sets used in Glendale Community College designs for scenery, lights and sound, they
hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically productions are designed by this class. gain a greater understanding of the relation-
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours. Prereq- ship between performance and the backstage
UC, USC. (T ART 109 & 110 C-ID THTR 175) uisite: T ART 171 or equivalent. Transfer support. Note: This class will be limited
(Costume & Makeup Family) Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Scenic & Lighting to twenty students. Laboratory 3 hours.
Family) Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: Enrollment
110 in one of the following: DANCE 135, MUSIC
STAGE MAKEUP II 122 143, 146, 147, 170, 231,235, 236, 237, T ART 160,
STAGE SCENIC DESIGN II 161, 162, 163, 164. Course Typically Offered:
1.0 Unit 2.0 Units Spring. (Technical Theatre: Stagecraft/
Building Family)
T ART 110 is a continuation of Theatre Arts T ART 122 is a continuation of T ART 121
109 with emphasis on special effects using with more emphasis on originality of design. 134
prosthetics, facial hair and wigs. The course Students continue a study of research and PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL
builds upon the basic stage makeup taught the collaborative design process in the area ASPECTS OF STAGE LIGHTING
in Stage Makeup I with a focus on special of scenic design and set installation tech-
effects that significantly change the actor niques, while creating an environment for 2.0 Units
for the purpose of performance. This is an the performer and audience. Lecture 1 hour/
introduction to potential career paths for Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: T ART 121 T ART 134 is for the advanced student in
students interested in makeup design. Note: or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, technical theatre. It is a course designed to
Additional hours may be required to work USC. (Scenic & Lighting Family) develop the skills and techniques which
on GCC productions. The AA-T Theatre Arts are necessary for the student’s participation
Degree requires both T ART 109 and T ART and appreciation of the art of stage lighting.
110 to add up to the 3.0 units. Laboratory 3 It is hoped that the student will develop, as
hours. Prerequisite: T ART 109. Course Typi- a result of familiarity with stage lighting
cally Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, practice, a sense of balance and rhythm with
UC, USC. (T ART 109 & 110 C-ID THTR 175) regard to color, light and shadow, and mass.
(Costume & Makeup Family) Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: T ART
133 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC. (Scenic & Lighting Family)
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