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2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theatre Arts (THEA) Courses

Theatre Arts

Courses

Theatre Arts

  • THEA 103 - Dramaturgy

    (3 units)

    Introduction to dramaturgy and the function of a dramaturg. Essential tools for theatre artists including script analysis, production research and original text adaptation.

    Letter grade only (A-F) (3 hours lecture)

  • THEA 110A - Theatre Arts Activity-Cast

    (1 unit)

    Participation in acting projects; open to students cast in University-sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment.)

  • THEA 110B - Theatre Arts Activity-Cast

    (1 unit)

    Participation in acting projects; open to students cast in University-sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment.)

  • THEA 111 - Theatre Arts Showcase

    (1 unit)

    Participation in weekly projects dealing with all aspects of Theatre Arts. Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. (3 hours activity). May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.

  • THEA 112 - Beginning Voice and Speech

    (3 units)

    Fundamentals of voice and speech production for the theatre including breath support, resonance and articulation.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity).

  • THEA 113 - Introduction to Acting

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: A GE Foundation course.

    Review of actors and acting, past and present; their work as artists; basic exercises in voice, diction, movement, and personality projection. Open only to non-Theatre Arts majors. Attendance at University sponsored productions required.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 114A - Fundamentals of Acting

    (3 units)

    Development and preparation of the actor’s instrument: voice, body, imagination. Exercises in relaxation, sensory work, motivations and relationships. Individual study of textual problems for actors.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 114B - Fundamentals of Acting

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 114A  or equivalent.
    Development and preparation of the actor’s instrument: voice, body, imagination. Exercises in relaxation, sensory work, motivations and relationships. Individual study of textual problems for actors.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab)

  • THEA 116 - Fundamentals of Collaboration

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: 3 units of Theatre Arts or consent of instructor.
    Introduction to ensemble work for the theatre. Students learn a range of techniques for collectively devising and staging original performances - as actor, director, designer and dramaturg. Students gain experience as self-generating artists who can work independently and collaboratively.

    Letter Grade Only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

  • THEA 122 - Theatre for the 21st Century

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: A GE Foundation course.

    Exploring live theatre in the context of emerging technologies.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 140 - Theatre Arts Activity - Crew

    (1 unit)

    Participation in technical play production projects; specific assignment determined through consultation with faculty or staff supervisors of Scenery, Lighting, Costume, Makeup, Sound, Tech Production, or Management areas.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment) May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

  • THEA 141A - Orientation to Production Crafts

    (3 units)

    Corequisite: THEA 140  or THEA 340 .
    Introduction to the fundamentals of scenic and lighting design. Practical lab applications in the lighting and stagecraft shop using tools and materials safely as they apply to lighting and stage design.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Not open for credit to students who have taken THEA 142  or THEA 148 .

  • THEA 141B - Orientation to Production Crafts

    (3 units)

    Corequisite: THEA 140  or THEA 340 .
    Introduction to the fundamentals of costume design, costume craft and stage management. Examines the functions of these roles in relation to script, director, designers, and performers.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Not open for credit to students who have taken THEA 146  or THEA 271 .

  • THEA 142 - Elementary Stagecraft

    (3 units)

    Corequisite: THEA 140  or THEA 340 .
    Introduction to the scope, history, tools, materials, and safe practices of stagecraft. Emphasizes the evolution of theatrical architecture, fundamentals of scenic design, scale and production drafting, materials, tools, safety, and principals of scenic construction.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab).

  • THEA 146 - Costume Crafts

    (3 units)

    Corequisite: THEA 140  or THEA 340 .
    Introduction to the costume design process for stage including basic figure drawing, character development, backstage costume care, and basic sewing skill development.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 148 - Stage Lighting

    (3 units)

    Corequisite: THEA 140  or THEA 340  
    Theory and practice of modern stage lighting; functions of light; design, layout; properties of various instruments

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Not open for credit to students who have taken THEA 141A .

  • THEA 201 - Writing for the Theatre Arts

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 100  or GE Composition (Area A1).
    The study and application of rhetorical strategies of invention, arrangement, and style to write expository, analytic, and argumentative prose with special emphasis on particular features of writing in the Theatre Arts.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 210A - Theatre Arts Activity - Cast

    (1 unit)

    Participation in acting projects; open to students cast in University-sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment )

  • THEA 210B - Theatre Arts Activity - Cast

    (1 unit)

    Participation in acting projects; open to students cast in University-sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment )

  • THEA 212 - How the World Talks

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation Requirements.
    Online practical study, exploring all the speech skills in human language (from the sounds of beat boxing to clicks) and exploring the spectrum of formal to informal speech choices in order to become more articulate and confident speakers in any context

    Letter grade only (A-F)

  • THEA 214 - Intermediate Acting

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 112 , THEA 114A  and THEA 114B . Should be taken directly following THEA 114B .
    Introduction to scene study. Application of techniques of body, voice and imagination to dramatic texts thereby stimulating an acting process for role development.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab)

  • THEA 215 - Introduction to Audition Techniques

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: THEA 114A .

    Introduction to fundamentals of auditioning for theatrical productions. For beginning actors. Focus on preparing and coaching monologues, dramatic sides and callbacks.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab)

  • THEA 220A - BFA Voice and Speech I

    (3 credits)

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into BFA degree.
    Letter Grade only (A-F). Exploration of vocal freedom, expressiveness and power. Anatomy and physiology of voice and speech mechanisms. (3 hours lecture activity)

  • THEA 220B - BFA Voice and Speech I

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 220A  or consent of instructor.
    Continued exploration of vocal freedom, expressiveness and power. Exploration of extensive vocal variety and expressiveness through text, with specificty in heightened states of emotion.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours lecture activity)

  • THEA 221 - History of Theatre and Drama to 1660

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor.
    Development of Theatre Arts from primitive origins to the 17th Century.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in THEA 321.

  • THEA 222 - History of Theatre and Drama Since 1660

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 221  or consent of instructor.
    Development of Theatre Arts from 17th Century to present.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit on THEA 322.

  • THEA 230A - BFA Acting I

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BFA Degree.
    Foundation and development of individual and ensemble acting techniques necessary for the professional actor. Applicable and related to performance schedule.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity)

  • THEA 230B - BFA Acting I

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 230A  or consent of instructor.
    Continued development of individual and ensemble acting techniques necessary for the professional actor. Applicable and related to performance schedule.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity)

  • THEA 240 - Theatre Arts Activity - Crew

    (1 unit)

    Participation in technical play production projects; specific assignment determined through consultation with faculty or staff supervisors of Scenery, Lighting, Costume, Makeup, Sound, Tech Production, or Management areas.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment). May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

  • THEA 262 - Beginning Movement for the Actor

    (3 units)

    Beginning movement training for the actor based on physical conditioning and non-verbal communication related to beginning acting process.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hour Lecture, 2 hour activity).

  • THEA 266A - BFA Movement I

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BFA Degree.
    Introduction to various improvisation techniques to investigate the expressive state of the human body.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 266B - BFA Movement I

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 266A  or consent of instructor.
    Improvisation techniques for the practical exploration of movement principles of weight, space, time, and energy and their application to the acting process.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 271 - Stage Management

    (3 units)

    Corequisite: THEA 240  or THEA 440  
    Management skills required for the professional stage manager. Examines responsibilities, and function of stage manager in relation to director, designer, and performer.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity) Not open for credit to students who have taken THEA 141B.

  • THEA 290 - Selected Topics in Theatre Arts

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Topic of current interest in Theatre Arts selected for intensive study.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics in different semesters. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.

  • THEA 310A - Theatre Arts Activity - Cast

    (1 unit)

    Participation in acting projects; open to students cast in University-sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment)

  • THEA 310B - Theatre Arts Activity - Cast

    (1 unit)

    Participation in acting projects; open to students cast in University-sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment)

  • THEA 311 - Theatre Arts Showcase

    (1 unit)

    Prerequisite: Upper Division Theatre Arts Major
    Active audience participation and advanced critical engagement in weekly theatre production projects incorporating all collaborative disciplines in Theatre Arts. 

    (1 hour lecture). Repeatable for up to 6 units.

  • THEA 312 - Applied Voice and Speech for the Actor

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 112  or equivalent and Admission into the Performance Option by adjudicated audition or consent of instructor.
    Further study of vocal techniques for theatre, including variety of quality, force, tempo and pitch, scansion, and imagery. Application of basics learned in THEA 112  to more complicated dramatic texts.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 316 - Rehearsal and Performance

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 114A  and THEA 114B .
    Performance based class focusing on interrelationship of actor and director.Working with director on creative process, interpreting demands of director and combining these with actor’s creative process.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hour Lecture, 2 hour activity)

  • THEA 318A - Advanced Actor’s Process

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 214 , THEA 316  and Admission into the Performance Option by adjudicated audition or consent of instructor.
    Playing Action: Intensive scene study in late 19th century dramatic texts.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab)

  • THEA 318B - Advanced Actor’s Process

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 318A  or consent of instructor.
    Character in action: Process of actor role development through Michael Chekhov acting technique and 20th century dramatic texts.

    Letter grade only. (A-F). (6 hours lab.)

  • THEA 320A - Accents: Theory and Practice

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 220B  or consent of instructor.
    Foundational work for the study of accent acquisition. Use of broad and narrow International Phonetic Alphabet transcription in the analysis of speech.

    Letter Grade only (A-F). (3 hours lecture activity)

  • THEA 320B - Accents: Theory and Practice

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 320A  or consent of instructor.
    Accent acquisition theory, accent analysis, and accent performance.

    Letter Grade only (A-F). (3 hours lecture activity)

  • THEA 323 - The Integration of Design and Performance

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation
    Online course will explore the symbiotic and synergetic effects of design and performance. Analyze how visual and aural environments enhance and influence the storytelling of the actors and the engagement of the audience.

    Letter Grade only (A-F)

  • THEA 324 - Theatre Today

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
    Examines current trends, achievements and problems in contemporary western theatre and dramatic literature. Particular attention will be paid to multicultural expression in the theatre.

    Same course as CWL 324 . Not open for credit to students with credit in CWL 324 .

  • THEA 327 - Theatre, Protest, and Social Change

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: G.E. foundation and upper-division status, Students must have scored an 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
    The study of Theatre’s role as a medium of protest and social change in United States history, with emphasis on analysis of individual works.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 330A - BFA Acting II

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 230B  or consent of instructor.
    Advanced individual and ensemble acting processes necessary for the professional actor. Applicable and related to performance schedule.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity)

  • THEA 330B - BFA Acting II

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 330A  or consent of instructor.
    Continued development of advanced individual and ensemble acting processes necessary for the professional actor. Applicable and related to performance schedule.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity)

  • THEA 340 - Theatre Arts Activity - Crew

    (1 unit)

    Participation in technical play production projects; specific assignment determined through consultation with faculty or staff supervisors of Scenery, Lighting, Costume, Makeup, Sound, Tech Production, or Management areas.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment.) May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

  • THEA 341 - Presentation Techniques for Theatre

    (3 units)

    Develop understanding of form, shape, line, and tone through exercises with various media. Explore approach to visualization and presentation techniques for theatre design.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 342 - Advanced Technical Theatre

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 142  or consent of instructor.
    Investigation of tools, materials, and procedures used in scenic construction and rigging. Supervised practical application of the techniques through scenic drafting and work on University sponsored productions.

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 344 - Theatrical Makeup Design

    (3 units)

    Corequisite: THEA 440 
    Exploration of theatrical make-up design techniques and their application.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 352 - Foundations of Visual Expression

    (3 units)

    Introduction to basics of visual composition stressing a link to Theatre Design. Emphasizes development of visual discipline, creative skills and poetic and artistic nature of theatre design.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 364 - Stage Combat

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 262  and Admission into the Performance Option by adjudicated audition or consent of instructor.
    Practical study of unarmed combat for stage. Covers technique, safety, and application of combat skills for acting process.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity).

  • THEA 365 - Improvisation and Comedy

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Performance Option by adjudicated audition or consent of instructor.
    Survey of basic improvisation techniques and laboratory for shortform improvisation, long-form improvisation and self-generated material.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.)

  • THEA 366A - BFA Movement II

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 266B  or consent of instructor.
    A practical study of clown and mime for the actor using a variety of physical exercises including scene-work grounded in comedic styles.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 366B - BFA Movement II

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 366A  or consent of instructor.
    Advanced studio class using various movement techniques to gain further mastery of body coordination, memory, and physical theatre creation.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 371 - Intermediate Stage Management

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 271 .
    Corequisites: Theatre Activity Unit.
    In-depth study of Actor’s Equity Association contract and legalities, advanced rehearsal, technical rehearsal and performance scheduling and management: including dance, opera, musical theatre and touring theatre. Students will be expected to Lead Assistant Stage Manage a Cal Rep/Studio Heavy production, or Stage Manage a Player’s Light production.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Requires a 30-hour lab and a 60-hour activity unit.

  • THEA 374 - Fundamentals of Directing

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 101  and THEA 114A  or consent of instructor.
    Introduction to script analysis, rehearsal techniques, director’s prompt book and organization of stage space and time. Using contemporary realistic plays to develop actor/director communication skills. Intensive scene work.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hour Lecture, 2 hour activity)

  • THEA 375 - Intermediate Directing

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 374  and consent of instructor.
    Intensive work using nonrealistic plays to develop director’s concept, advanced script analysis and approach to challenges of style. Introduction to collaboration with set, lighting, costume, sound, and make up designers. Intensive scene work with student actors focusing on rehearsal techniques.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hour Lecture, 2 hour activity)

  • THEA 380 - Playwriting

    (3 units)

    Creative writing for the stage. Study of character, concept, theme, dialogue and structure.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 390 - Selected Topics in Theatre Arts

    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
    Topics of current interest in Theatre Arts selected for intensive study.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 1-3 hours) May be taken to a maximum of 9 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.

  • THEA 410A - Theatre Arts Activity - Cast

    (1 unit)

    Participation in acting projects; open to students cast in University-sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment).

  • THEA 410B - Theatre Arts Activity - Cast

    (1 unit)

    Participation in acting projects; open to students cast in University-sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment).

  • THEA 411 - Professional Skills for Theatre Artists

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Upper Division Theatre Arts Major.
    Career-planning skills for the entrepreneurial theatre artist.

    Letter Grade Only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 413 - Acting for the Camera

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 318A  and consent of Instructor
    Acting techniques required for stylistic range and variety of film and television scripts. Video recording and playback of scenes and filmic acting exercises to adjust acting skills to these media.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity)

  • THEA 414 - Period Scene Study

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 318A  and/or consent of instructor.
    Scenes from period plays including Greek, Shakespeare, Comedy of Manners. Analysis of play’s structure in terms of language, background, human behavior.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity)

  • THEA 415 - Preparing for the Profession

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 318A  or consent of instructor.
    Designed to acquaint actor with auditioning skills and practical business information necessary for acting professionally. Topics include: picture, resume, interview, audition, agent, casting, director, unions, contracts, job market and career strategies.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity).

  • THEA 418 - Theatre of Community Engagement

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
    Interactive community-based collaboration utilizing applied theatre practices, culminating in an original devised theatre piece.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters (2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Activity)

  • THEA 420 - BFA Voice and Speech II

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 320B  or consent of instructor.
    Applying voice work to the develeopment of a personal performance piece based on lived experience.

    Letter Grade only (A-F). (3 hours lecture activity)

  • THEA 425 - Theatre and Cinema

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. foundation, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
    Examines relationships between theatre and cinema both historically and concerning problems of realism, comedy and melodrama.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 426 - Dramatic Theory and Criticism

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 103 .
    A study of the theories of dramatic literature and performance. Analysis of dramatic works in relationship to theory, cultural context, and critical methodologies.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: THEA 526 

  • THEA 427 - Dramatic Construction

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements; at least one Exploration course in Theatre Arts or in literature (an English literature course, comparative world literature course, foreign language literature course, or other literature course); and upper division standing. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
    Writing-intensive exploration of dramatic and literary theories that focus on narrative construction as applied to drama, film, storytelling and screenwriting.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 430A - BFA Acting III

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 330B  or consent of instructor.
    Variety of acting techniques for playing Shakespeare. Applicable and related to performance schedule.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity)

  • THEA 430B - BFA Acting III

    (3 credits)

    Prerequisite: THEA 430A  or consent of instructor.
    Camera techniques for the professional actor.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity)

  • THEA 433 - Design for Theatre

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 141A  and THEA 141B , or consent of instructor.
    Integration of styles and methods of theatrical costume, makeup, sound, scenery, and lighting design.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 440 - Theatre Arts Activity - Crew

    (1 unit)

    Participation in technical play production projects; specific assignment determined through consultation with faculty or staff supervisors of Scenery, Lighting, Costume, Makeup, Sound, Tech Production, or Management areas.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. (60 hours minimum participation time or major crew assignment).

  • THEA 441 - Scenographic Techniques

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 142  or consent of instructor
    Study of drafting techniques used to translate designer’s vision to finished set on stage. Includes both traditional and computer aided design and drafting tools.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

  • THEA 442 - Scenic Technical Skills

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 142  or consent of instructor.
    Use of materials and construction methods in stage properties, set dressing and furniture. Painting techniques for scenery and properties. Supervision in practical application of these elements in University sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

  • THEA 443 - Special Applications In Theatrical Makeup

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 344  or consent of instructor
    Corequisite: THEA 440 .
    Special effects and new trends in theatrical make-up design techniques for characterization and style. Design, preparation and application of theatrical makeup for University sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) THEA 543  

  • THEA 444 - Scenic Design

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 142 , THEA 433 .
    Comprehensive study in techniques and art of scenic design. Course includes practical hands-on instruction in design conceptual development and two and three dimensional visual expressions of ideas.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

  • THEA 446 - Costume Design

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 146  or consent of instructor.
    Development of costume design through character and script analysis and understanding of line, space, color, and texture. Planning and presentation of costume rendering.

    (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.

  • THEA 447 - Costume Technical Skills

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 146  or consent of instructor.
    Analysis of structure of costumes and accessories. Advanced technical projects using materials, patterning and construction methods in costume and accessories. Supervision in practical application of these elements in University sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) THEA 547   May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.

  • THEA 448 - Lighting Design

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: THEA 148  or consent of instructor.
    Techniques of designing lighting for various stage forms; creative planning and projection of designs for specific productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

  • THEA 449 - Sound Design for the Theatre

    (3 units)

    Introduction to scope, tools, materials and practices of sound in theatre today.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

  • THEA 462 - Advanced Movement for the Actor

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 262  and Admission into the Performance option by adjudicated audition or consent of instructor.
    Kinesthetic approaches to theatrically utilizing heightened physical language to explore character, relationship and truth.

    Letter grade only (A-F) (2 hour lecture, 2 hour activity)

  • THEA 466 - BFA Movement III

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 366B  or consent of instructor.
    Advanced movement techniques for stage and film. Includes armed and unarmed combat, and ensemble movement techniques.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  • THEA 476 - Theatre Management

    (3 units)

    Examination of administration, management and promotion of a producing theatre organization. Practical application required in University-sponsored productions.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 480 - Advanced Playwriting

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: THEA 380  or consent of instructor
    Exploration of advanced playwriting concepts including nontraditional approaches to narrative, stylistic innovation, theatricality and heightened poetic language.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.)

  • THEA 490 - Selected Topics in Theatre Arts

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Topics of current interest in Theatre Arts selected for intensive study.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, activity 2 hours) May be taken to a maximum of 9 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.

  • THEA 498 - Selected Topics in Theatre Arts

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Independent projects and research of advanced nature in areas of Theatre Arts under faculty supervision.

    A. Acting
    B. Directing
    C. Costume
    D. Scenery
    E. Properties
    K. Theatre criticism
    L. Movement
    M. Makeup
    N. Lighting
    O. Voice
    P. Stage management
    Q. Theatre management

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units of the same topic in the same area. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.

  • THEA 502 - Seminar in Theatre Management I

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
    Study of contemporary principles of management processes specifically targeted to people pursuing professional Theatre Arts Management careers. Principles and practices of marketing, development, fund-raising, and publicity are analyzed and assessed through research and study.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

  • THEA 503 - Leadership and the Arts

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program or senior standing and completion of THEA 476  or consent of instructor.
    Study of contemporary principles of leadership and leadership development processes with special concern for application to people working in the arts. Context for leadership in arts organization is assessed and matched against students’ personal leadership styles.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

  • THEA 504 - Managing the Not-For-Profit Arts Organization

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program or senior standing and completion of THEA 476  or consent of instructor.
    Study of principles of organizational management as applied to not for- profit arts organizations. Issues include strategic planning and analysis, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. Additionally studied are principles and practices of fundraising in not-for-profit environment.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 505 - Theatre Management Internship

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Required internship with local area theatre to provide management students with access to nationally recognized companies and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 507 - Entertainment Law

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
    Overview of legal aspects of entertainment business, especially in performing arts.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • THEA 517 - Repertory Theatre I

    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
    Design, preparation, rehearsals and performances of selected plays in California Repertory Company and University Players.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units

  • THEA 518 - Repertory Theatre II

    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
    Design, preparation, rehearsals and performances of selected plays in California Repertory Company and University Players.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units

  • THEA 519 - Repertory Theatre III

    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
    Design, preparation, rehearsals and performances of selected plays in California Repertory Company and University Players.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.

  • THEA 520A - Voice

    (3 units)

    Practical study of vocal production for the actor and theory and practice of teaching voice and speech.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity)
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