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    May 14, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog: December 2017 Edition 
    
2017-2018 Catalog: December 2017 Edition [ARCHIVED]

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Theatre Arts

  
  • TA 7 SCREEN ACTING TECHNIQUES

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course explores the principles and techniques of various performance methods involved in acting for television and film. The course includes directed exercises and dramatic scenes from feature films, situation comedies, soap operas, and commercials. NR
  
  • TA 8 ADVANCED ACTING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of TA 1  or by audition
    This is an advanced course in acting. The course focuses especially on text analysis and character development, and students concentrate on exploring and developing their creative abilities in these areas. C-ID: THTR 152. NR
  
  • TA 9 MUSICAL REVUE

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces students to the background and performance practice of musical revue. The course explores various vocal styles and materials from musical theatre, jazz, and pop-rock literature. Students focus on character analysis, lyric interpretation, and the effective staging of songs in solo and ensemble scenes. NR
  
  • TA 10 MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces students to the principles and techniques involved in performing for musical theatre. Students practice solo and choral singing, dancing, acting, and auditioning techniques. They also experiment with various performance methods and styles. NR
  
  • TA 12 DIRECTING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course is an introduction to the role of the director in theatrical productions. The course explores the director’s interpretation of dramatic literature, focusing on the communication of intellectual and emotional concepts through composition, picturization, movement, and rhythm. NR
  
  • TA 15 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: DRAMA

    2 Units - 6 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of serious dramatic productions for public performance. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of dramatic productions. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 15 is an open-entry/open-exit course. TA 15 (or TA 15A  and TA 15B ) may be taken once for a maximum of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15, TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 15A INTRODUCTION TO REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: DRAMA

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of serious dramatic productions for public performance. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of dramatic productions. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 15A is an open-entry/open-exit course and is equivalent to the first half of  TA 15 . TA 15  (or TA 15A and TA 15B ) may be taken once for a maximum of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 15B CONTINUATION OF REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: DRAMA

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of serious dramatic productions for public performance. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of dramatic productions. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 15B is an open-entry/open-exit course and is equivalent to the second half of TA 15 . TA 15  (or TA 15A  and 15B) may be taken once for a maximum of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 16 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: COMEDY

    2 Units - 6 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses upon the preparation of comic productions for public performance. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of comic productions. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 16 is an open-entry/ open-exit course. TA 16 (or TA 16A  and TA 16B ) may be taken once for a maximum of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , 16, TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 16A INTRODUCTION TO REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: COMEDY

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of comic productions for public performance. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of comic productions. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 16A is an open-entry/open-exit course and is equivalent to the first half of TA 16 . TA 16  (or TA 16A and TA 16B ) may be taken once for a maximum of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 16B CONTINUATION OF REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: COMEDY

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses upon the preparation of comic productions for public performance. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of comic productions. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 16B is an open-entry/open-exit course and is equivalent to the second half of TA 16 . TA 16  (or TA 16A  and TA 16B) may be taken once for a total of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 17 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: MIXED GENRES

    2 Units - 6 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of mixed genre productions for public performance. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of mixed genre productions. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 17 is an open-entry/open-exit course. TA 17 (or TA 17A  and TA 17B ) may be taken once for a maximum of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17, TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 17A INTRODUCTION TO REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: MIXED GENRES

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of mixed genre productions for public performance. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of mixed genre productions. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 17A is an open-entry/open-exit course and is equivalent to the first half of TA 17 . TA 17  (or TA 17a and TA 17B ) may be taken once for a maximum of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 17B CONTINUATION OF REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: MIXED GENRES

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of mixed genre productions for public performance. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of mixed genre productions. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 17B is an open-entry/open-exit course and is equivalent to the second half of TA 17 . TA 17  (or TA 17A  and 17B) may be taken once for a total of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 18 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE-DANCE

    2 Units - 6 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of theatrical productions with a strong dance element, such as dance concerts, musical theatre productions, and operas. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies of theatrical performance as they relate to the development of such productions. TA 18 (or TA 18A  and TA 18B ) may be taken once for a total of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18, or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. NR
  
  • TA 18A INTRODUCTION TO REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE-DANCE

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of theatrical productions with a strong dance element, such as dance concerts, musical theatre productions, and operas. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies of theatrical performance as they relate to the development of such productions. TA 18A is equivalent to the first half of TA 18 . TA 18  (or TA 18A and TA 18B ) may be taken once for a total of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. NR
  
  • TA 18B CONTINUATION OF REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE-DANCE

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of theatrical productions with a strong dance element, such as dance concerts, musical theatre productions, and operas. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies of theatrical performance as they relate to the development of such productions. TA 18B is equivalent to the second half of TA 18 . TA 18  (or TA 18A  and 18B) may be taken once for a total of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. NR
  
  • TA 19 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: MUSICAL THEATRE

    2 Units - 6 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of musical theatre productions. The course focuses on the preparation of musical theatre productions for public performance. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 19 is an open-entry/open-exit course. TA 19 (or TA 19A  and TA 19B ) may be taken once for a total of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 19A INTRODUCTION TO REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: MUSICAL THEATRE

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course focuses on the preparation of musical theatre productions for public performance. The course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of musical theatre productions. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 19A is open-entry/open-exit course and is equivalent to the first half of TA 19 . TA 19  (or TA 19A and TA 19B ) may be taken once for a total of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 19B CONTINUATION OF REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: MUSICAL THEATRE

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    UC Limitation: By audition only
    This course addresses performance techniques, theories, and philosophies as they relate to the development of musical theatre productions. The course focuses on the preparation of musical theatre productions for public performance. Students will both act and assist with technical work and production management. TA 19B is an open-entry/open-exit course and is equivalent to the second half of TA 19 . TA 19  (or TA 19A  and 19B) may be taken once for a total of 2 units. Students are limited to taking four of the rehearsal and performance courses (TA 15 , TA 16 , TA 17 , TA 18 , or TA 19 ) for a maximum of 8 units. C-ID: THTR 191. NR
  
  • TA 20 THEATRE APPRECIATION-CLASSICAL OVERVIEW

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course examines theatre history, the role of the actor and director, and exemplary plays from the ancient Greek through the 19th century. Students may be required to attend scheduled field trips to community and professional theatre performances, and to evaluate and critique productions. NR
  
  • TA 21 THEATRE APPRECIATION-CONTEMPORARY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course studies important playwrights, genres, and technical aspects of 20th century, 21st century, and contemporary theatre. Students may be required to attend scheduled field trips to community and professional theatre performances, and to evaluate and critique productions. NR
  
  • TA 22 INTRODUCTION TO THEATER

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course focuses on the relationship of theater to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theater through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theater, including required attendance of theater productions outside of normal class time. C-ID: THTR 111. NR
  
  • TA 25 GREAT PLAYS: PRIMITIVE TO RENAISSANCE

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This reading and discussion course studies significant plays from the major eras of world drama, from primitive ritual through the 17th century. The course traces the development of the play in themes, characterization, and dramatic structure, considering philosophical and cultural backgrounds and production styles that have influenced the staging of plays. Field trips may be required. Credit may be earned in either TA 25 or TA 25H , but not both. C-ID: THTR 113. NR
  
  • TA 25H GREAT PLAYS: PRIMITIVE TO RENAISSANCE HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 1  
    This reading and discussion course studies significant plays from the major eras of world drama, from primitive ritual through the 17th century. The course traces the development of the play in themes, characterization, and dramatic structure, considering philosophical and cultural backgrounds and production styles that have influenced the staging of plays. Field trips may be required. In this honors course student writing assignments are more rigorous than in the non-honors course. Topics covered in more depth compared to the standard course may include acting, Shakespeare or stagecraft. Credit may be earned in either TA 25  or 25H, but not both. C-ID: THTR 113. NR
  
  • TA 26 GREAT PLAYS: RENAISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This reading and discussion course studies significant plays from the major eras of world drama, from the 18th century to contemporary works. The course traces the development of the play in themes, characterization, and dramatic structure considering philosophical and cultural backgrounds and production styles that have influenced the staging of plays. Field trips may be required. Credit may be earned in either TA 26 or TA 26H , but not both. NR
  
  • TA 26H GREAT PLAYS: RENAISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 1 or WR 1H
    This reading and discussion course studies significant plays from the major eras of world drama, from the 18th century to contemporary works. The course traces the development of the play in themes, characterization, and dramatic structure considering philosophical and cultural backgrounds and production styles that have influenced the staging of plays. Field trips may be required. In this honors course student writing assignments are more rigorous than in the non-honors course. Topics covered in more depth than the standard course may include acting, directing or stagecraft. Credit may be earned in either TA 26  or 26H, but not both. NR
  
  • TA 27 INTRODUCTION TO FINE ARTS IN THEATER

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course offers an introduction to the discipline of the fine arts that are found in theater, including studio art, dance, film, video, and music. The course will explore various topics that unite all theater arts, including terminology, aesthetics, themes, objective and subjective analysis, and techniques of the critique. Participation in field trips may be required. NR
  
  • TA 29 SCRIPT ANALYSIS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    In this course students fully explore an in-depth methodology for reading, analyzing and understanding play scripts intended for production in a variety of genres and styles. Students investigate techniques used to read a play for its structure, scrutinizing the playwright’s methods of creating theatre through plot, character and imagery. Students examine play scripts from both an artist’s and an audience member’s point of view. Contrasts with other forms of literature are also considered. Credit may be earned in TA 29 or 29H, but not both. NR
  
  • TA 29H SCRIPT ANALYSIS: HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC credit pending
    Recommended Preparation: WR 1 or WR 1H
    In this course students fully explore an in-depth methodology for reading, analyzing and understanding play scripts intended for production in a variety of genres and styles. Students investigate techniques used read a play for its structure, scrutinizing the playwright’s methods of creating theatre through plot, character and imagery. Students examine play scripts from both an artist’s and an audience member’s point of view. Contrasts with other forms of literature are also considered. Additional content for the honors course includes topics such as archetypical, feminist, and psychological frameworks. Non-realistic plays are also considered. Honors sections include field trips or guest speakers. Credit may be earned in TA 29 or 29H, but not both. NR
  
  • TA 30 INTRODUCTION TO ORAL INTERPRETATION

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This is a course in the presentation of literature. Students apply basic physical and vocal performance techniques to prose, poetry, and drama. The course includes the study of literary craft, a vital part of oral presentation. TA 30 is also listed as COMM 30 ; credit will be given in either area, not both. NR
  
  • TA 35 VOICE AND DICTION

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    In this course students study the principles and practices of vocal and articulatory development and control. The course provides drills in phonation and drills for clarity, ease in articulation, resonance, and vocal variety. TA 35 is also listed as COMM 35 ; credit will be given in either area, not both. NR
  
  • TA 40 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course explores the elements of scenic, costume, makeup, sound and lighting design in theater. Emphasis is placed on practical skills needed by theater designers, including drawing, drafting, script analysis and research. Students are required to attend theatrical productions outside of normal class time. TA 40 was formerly offered as TA 40B. C-ID: THTR 172. NR
  
  • TA 41 STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces the theory and practice of stage lighting. The course covers lighting instruments and controls; the aesthetics of color; the distribution, intensity, and movement of light; and basic principles of electricity. Students gain practical experience in the work of lighting technicians for theatrical productions. C-ID: THTR 173. NR
  
  • TA 42 COSTUME DESIGN

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course studies the principles of costume design, the basic process of design and costume construction, character analysis, and rendering techniques. Lectures include a survey of fashion history and a study of textiles. C-ID: THTR 174. NR
  
  • TA 43 SCENIC DESIGN FOR THE THEATRE

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces the principles and techniques of scenic design, stressing the design process and the dramatic use of space. The course explores the particular media, floor plan development, scale model making, rendering techniques, manual and computer aided drafting, and computer applications for set designers. Projects focus on the interpretation of plays through scenic elements. TA 43 was formerly offered as TA 40C. NR
  
  • TA 44 STAGECRAFT

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    TA 44 is an introduction to technical theater and the creation of scenic elements. Topics include the basic concepts and theories of design, painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization, and career possibilities. C-ID: THTR 171. NR
  
  • TA 47 SOUND REINFORCEMENT FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course examines the science of sound reinforcement and use of audio equipment for theatrical performances, concerts and other live events. Students study the aesthetics of sound in live performance and learn the technology of mixing consoles, speaker placement, microphone techniques, room equalization, reverb, delay, and other effects. Participation in field trips may be required. NR
  
  • TA 48A BEGINNING STAGE MANAGEMENT

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This lecture course covers fundamental topics in stage and production management including, management theory, production hierarchy, safety protocols, and house management. Management of a broad range of live entertainment is covered. Coursework is modeled after professional practices in America’s regional theaters including an in-depth look at Actor’s Equity Association guidelines. NR
  
  • TA 48B INTERMEDIATE STAGE MANAGEMENT

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: TA 48A  
    This practicum course is focused on the responsibilities of the Assistant Stage Manager. Students will play a critical role in the rehearsal and performance process of a live production at the college Performing Arts Center. Students work with actors and stagehands. Coursework is modeled after professional practices in America’s regional theaters. C-ID: THTR 192. NR
  
  • TA 48C ADVANCED STAGE MANAGEMENT

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: Application must be approved by department chair
    Recommended Preparation: TA 48A  
    This applied stage management course provides practical experience managing a live production at the college Performing Arts Center. Each student works with faculty mentors to lead a cast, crew and artistic team through rehearsals and ultimately a series of performances. Rehearsals and performances are modeled after professional practices in America’s regional theaters. C-ID: THTR 192. NR
  
  • TA 49 STAGE MAKEUP DESIGN

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Students in this course will receive instruction and practice in all phases of makeup specifically designed for theatrical use. Course topics include: character analysis, design documentation, airbrush techniques, facial hair application, skin preparation, hairstyling, safety and hygiene. C-ID: THTR 175. NR
  
  • TA 140 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATER

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    This course provides students with basic skills in stage lighting, live audio, stage scenery construction and scenic painting. Students learn to read and create design documentation such as ground plans and lighting plots. Elements of shop safety and safe use of materials is also covered. Field trips may be required. NR
  
  • TA 141A THEATRE CREW: SCENIC

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Students in this laboratory course learn the skills of a professional stagehand by participating in a theater department production. Students will learn about strategizing scenic shifts for accuracy and efficiency. Students will move and operate stage scenery in rehearsal and performance. C-ID: THTR 192. NR
  
  • TA 141B THEATRE CREW: COSTUME

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Students in this laboratory course learn professional skills in wardrobe by participating in a theater department production. Students learn practical knowledge and experience necessary to work backstage preparing, changing, and maintaining, costumes before and during performances. C-ID: THTR 192. NR
  
  • TA 141C THEATRE CREW: LIGHTING

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Students in this laboratory course learn the skills of a professional lighting technician by participating in a theater department production. Students will operate lighting equipment in rehearsal and performance. C-ID: THTR 192. NR
  
  • TA 141D THEATRE CREW: AUDIO/VIDEO

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Students in this laboratory course learn the skills of a professional audio/video technician by participating in a theater department production. Students will operate audio or video equipment in rehearsal and performance. C-ID: THTR 192. NR
  
  • TA 141E THEATRE CREW: MAKE-UP

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Students in this laboratory course learn the skills of a professional make-up technician by participating in a theater department production. Students will organize and apply make-up in rehearsal and performance. C-ID: THTR 192. NR
  
  • TA 142A SCENIC PRODUCTION A

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    This laboratory course offers students an opportunity to develop technical theatre skills by working on shows in production during the semester. The course focuses on basic production tools and materials used to construct a set. NR
  
  • TA 142B SCENIC PRODUCTION B

    2 Units - 6 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    This laboratory course offers students an opportunity to develop technical theatre skills by working on shows in production during the semester. The course covers the tools, materials, and techniques used in the construction of stage scenery. In addition, basics of stage rigging and scene painting are covered. NR
  
  • TA 142C SCENIC PRODUCTION C

    3 Units - 9 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    This laboratory course offers students an opportunity to develop technical theater skills by working on shows in production during the semester. The course covers the tools, materials, and techniques used in the construction of stage scenery. In addition, basics of stage rigging and scene painting are covered. Students also have the opportunity to participate in performances as part of the stage crew. C-ID: THTR 192. NR
  
  • TA 143 COSTUME SEWING

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    This practicum course covers the fundamentals of costume construction and its integration into live performances. Students learn basic hand sewing, machine sewing, and garment care. Students develop skills in measuring, marking, and basic alterations. Techniques for measuring the body to determine size are also covered. NR
  
  • TA 145 SCENE PAINTING

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    This course introduces students to techniques and materials used in the painting of scenery for the stage. Students learn techniques of faux painting, trompe l’oeil (trick the eye), and decorative motifs for theater. This course will include use of brush, roller, spray gun, texturing, rock background, wood graining, wallpaper, masonry, scenic backdrops and other scene painting techniques. Students study of the principles of color, paint mixing techniques, as well as the various types of paints used in the theater. Procedures for safe material usage and disposal are also covered. NR
  
  • TA 153 COSTUME SEWING AND PRODUCTION

    2 Units - 6 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    This practicum course covers the fundamentals of costume construction and its integration into live performances. In addition to learning basic hand and machine sewing, students expand skills in seaming, closures, hemming, and other construction techniques. Students learn to interpret design criteria while working on costumes for theater department productions. NR
  
  • TA 163 COSTUME SEWING, PRODUCTION AND WARDROBE

    3 Units - 9 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    This practicum course covers the fundamentals of costume construction and its integration into live performances. In addition to learning hand and machine sewing students develop skills in seaming, closures, hemming and other costume construction techniques. Class projects involve building garments for theater department productions. Students study garment care and maintenance, emergency repairs, and quick costume change systemics. Students may serve as wardrobe crew on department productions. NR
  
  • TA 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

    1 Unit - 1 hour lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Limitation: Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based occupational learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. NR
  
  • TA 241A IRVINE VALLEY CONSERVATORY

    6 Units - 18 hours lab
    Limitation: By audition only
    This saturation course is an intensive program offered for the superior career-oriented student. By utilizing the conservatory method of education, guest artists, staff, and more mature student artists will educate the less experienced students in a continuing program of rehearsal, self-analysis, discussion, lecture, and performance. The student may be team-taught by company artists who are professionally competent in their particular area of specialty. NR
  
  • TA 241B IRVINE VALLEY CONSERVATORY

    3 Units - 10 hours lab
    Limitation: By audition only
    This saturation course is an intensive program offered for the superior career-oriented student. By utilizing the conservatory method of education, guest artists, staff, and more mature student artists will educate the less experienced students in a continuing program of rehearsal, self-analysis, discussion, lecture, and performance. The student may be team-taught by company artists who are professionally competent in their particular area of specialty. NR
  
  • TA 241C IRVINE VALLEY CONSERVATORY

    1 Unit - 4 hours lab
    Limitation: By audition only
    This saturation course is an intensive program offered for the superior career-oriented student. By utilizing the conservatory method of education, guest artists, staff, and more mature student artists will educate the less experienced students in a continuing program of rehearsal, self-analysis, discussion, lecture, and performance. The student may be team-taught by company artists who are professionally competent in their particular area of specialty. NR

Tutoring

  
  • TU 100 FUNDAMENTALS OF PEER TUTORING

    2 Units - 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: Letter of Recommendation
    Tutoring 100 is a general introduction to the role the tutor plays in education. The course focuses on the practical skills necessary to function effectively as a peer tutor in the student/tutee’s chosen area of study. The course discusses individual differences in learning styles and stresses the importance of encouraging independence and good study habits. Students receive training in listening, assertiveness and other human relations techniques applicable to peer tutoring. Course content includes discussion of learning disabilities, tutoring second language learners, and understanding cultural differences. Students will participate in 32 hours of supervised tutoring in the college’s Learning Center. NR
  
  • TU 301 SUPERVISED TUTORING

    0 Units - 3 hours learning center 3 hours learning center
    Limitation: Must be referred by a counselor or an instructor
    This course is designed to facilitate student learning by offering tutoring and supplemental instruction in a variety of subjects to facilitate the development of learning strategies. Tutors are trained in tutoring techniques. The course is recommended for all students experiencing difficulty in mastering study skills and concepts in their academic courses. Generally, tutoring is in small group settings. It is an open-entry/open-exit course. R-E-99

Writing

  
  • WR 1 COLLEGE WRITING 1

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 201 , ESL 201 , or WR 399  
    Writing 1 is an introductory course in college composition, concentrating on analysis and interpretation. The course focuses on how the student writer might present and develop a particular point of view in a clear, logical, and convincing manner. Students read from a variety of texts offering different ideas, traditions, contexts, and cultural perspectives. Students then write essays in response to issues and concerns derived from a critical reading of those texts, taking into account the writer’s audience, point of view, purpose and tone. The course features extensive individual and small-group instruction in composition, and extensive practice in writing (totaling at least 8,000 words). Credit may be earned in either WR 1 or 1H, but not both. C-ID: ENGL 100. NR
  
  • WR 1H COLLEGE WRITING 1 HONORS

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 201 , ESL 201 , or WR 399  
    Writing 1 Honors is an enriched introductory course in college composition, concentrating on analysis and interpretation. The course focuses on how the student writer might present and develop a particular point of view in a clear, logical, and convincing manner. Students read from a variety of texts offering different ideas and perspectives, and write essays in response to a critical reading of those texts, taking into account the writer’s audience, point of view, purpose and tone. The course features extensive individual and small-group instruction in composition and extensive practice in writing (totaling at least 8,000 words). The course is enriched through smaller class size and more extensive and rigorous reading, writing, and research assignments. Credit may be earned in either WR 1 or 1H, but not both. C-ID: ENGL 100. NR
  
  • WR 2 COLLEGE WRITING 2: CRITICAL THINKING, WRITING

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 1  or WR 1H 
    WR 2, the second college-level course in academic essay writing, concentrates on critical reasoning, argumentation, evaluation, analysis, and research at an advanced level. Students write and critique argumentative essays in response to assigned readings from a diversity of traditions representing a diversity of intellectual and cultural perspectives. Credit may be earned in either WR 2 or WR 2H , but not both. C-ID: ENGL 105. NR
  
  • WR 2H COLLEGE WRITING 2: CRITICAL THINKING, WRITING HONORS

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 1  or WR 1H 
    WR 2 , the second college-level course in academic essay writing, concentrates on critical reasoning, argumentation, evaluation, analysis, and research at an advanced level. Students write and critique argumentative essays in response to assigned readings from a diversity of traditions representing a diversity of intellectual and cultural perspectives. This course will offer enriched opportunities through limited class size, seminar format, more extensive reading and research assignments, and a formal in-class presentation of an independent research assignment appropriate for an academic conference. Credit may be earned in either WR 2  or 2H, but not both. NR
  
  • WR 10 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 201  or WR 399  
    This course introduces students to the fundamental conventions of poetry and fiction, both as readers and as writers. Students write original poems and short fiction and critically evaluate writing in a workshop atmosphere. C-ID: ENGL 200. NR
  
  • WR 11 WRITING SHORT FICTION

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 201  or WR 399  
    Writing 11 is designed for student writers of short fictional narratives. Students will study the fundamentals of short fiction, write original fiction and evaluate the work of other student writers in a workshop setting. NR
  
  • WR 13 WRITING POETRY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 201 
    Writing 13 provides instruction in the craft of writing poetry for both the beginning and the experienced writer. The course is organized and taught in the form of a traditional writer’s workshop, a directed forum in which students read, discuss, and critique the poems they have written in response to weekly assignments. Students study modern and contemporary poems for evidence of poetic techniques put into practice. Students are thus directed to read closely, to write consciously, and to recognize a well-written poem. NR
  
  • WR 14 INTERMEDIATE POETRY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 201 WR 399 , or ESL 201  
    Recommended Preparation: WR 13  
    Writing 14 provides instruction in the craft of writing poetry for writers with some experience. The course is organized around lecture and workshop, a directed forum in which students read, discuss, and critique their poems and the poems of others. Intermediate students help direct the investigation and conversations about poetic craft techniques through study of already published poems, and further develop their abilities to recognize and produce well-crafted, publishable poems. NR
  
  • WR 181 WRITING CONFERENCE

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours learning center 1.5 hours learning center
    Transfers: CSU
    Corequisite: WR 1  or WR 1H  
    This open-entry/open-exit, pass/no-pass course offers one-on-one conference instruction with English instructors for students in WR 1 or WR 1H. Students must complete 24 hours in the Writing Center during the semester in order to receive credit. R-E-3
  
  • WR 182 WRITING CONFERENCE

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours learning center 1.5 hours learning center
    Transfers: CSU
    Corequisite: WR 2  or WR 2H  
    This open-entry/open-exit, pass/no-pass course offers one-on-one conference instruction with English instructors for students in Writing 2. Students must complete 24 hours in the Writing Center during the semester in order to receive credit. R-E-3
  
  • WR 201 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE WRITING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Prerequisite: WR 301  
    Corequisite: WR 280  
    This is an introductory course in the basic conventions and expectations of college essay writing. Students write essays in response to assigned readings from a range of college-level texts. The course covers how to state and support a thesis, develop unified and coherent supporting paragraphs, organize an essay, and write clear and effective sentences. The course also introduces students to critical reading, reasoning, and writing. NR
  
  • WR 280 WRITING CONFERENCE

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours learning center 1.5 hours learning center
    Corequisite: WR 201  
    This pass/no-pass corequisite course offers one-on-one conference instruction with English instructors for students enrolled in WR 201. Students must spend at least 24 hours in the Writing Center during the semester and participate in no less than four conferences in order to receive credit. R-E-3
  
  • WR 301 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC WRITING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Corequisite: WR 380  
    This is an introductory course designed to develop skills in the basic conventions of writing. Students employ a text-based, process-centered approach to writing to a variety of audiences and for a variety of purposes: to observe, to integrate, to communicate, and to convince. The course emphasizes paragraph unity, coherence, cohesion, and development, building towards writing a focused, organized, developed essay. The course further covers how to explore, evaluate, organize, and state and support ideas taking into consideration the writer’s audience and purpose. NR
  
  • WR 302 COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS AND SUPPORT

    2 Units - 2 hours lecture
    Corequisite: WR 1 and WR 181 
    Limitation: Eligibility for WR 201
    Students placed into WR 201 may instead choose to enroll in WR 302, a supplemental writing course taught in conjunction with WR 1. WR 302 provides instruction in the basic conventions of college essay writing to supplement the concurrent WR 1 course. In WR 302, students receive additional support for topics covered in WR 1. Successful completion of WR 302 and WR 1 allows the student to enroll in WR 2. NR
  
  • WR 380 WRITING CONFERENCE

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours learning center 1.5 hours learning center
    Corequisite: WR 301  or WR 399  
    This pass/no-pass corequisite course offers one-on-one conference instruction with English instructors for students enrolled in WR 301  or WR 399 . Students must spend at least 24 hours in the Writing Center during the semester and participate in no fewer than four conferences in order to receive credit. R-E-3
  
  • WR 399 ACCELERATED INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE WRITING

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Prerequisite: RD 370 
    Corequisite: WR 380 
    This is an accelerated course that combines WR 301  and WR 201  and is designed to develop skills in the basic conventions and expectations of college essay writing. It introduces students to critical reading, writing, and reasoning. Students employ a text-based, process-centered approach to writing essays in response to assigned readings from a variety of college-level texts. This course covers how to state and support a thesis, develop unified and coherent paragraphs as part of an organized essay, and write clear and effective sentences. WR 399 was formerly offered as EXP 389 and is equivalent to WR 201  and ESL 201  ; credit will be given in one only, not all. Successful completion allows students to enroll in WR 1 . NR
 

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