This broad survey of the entire theatre field focuses on modern theatre practice and theory. (More) (Expand All)

This broad survey of the entire theatre field focuses on modern theatre practice and theory. Some historical background is provided. Topics include stage lighting and design, acting and directing, properties and costume, theatre architecture, make-up, career opportunities, and playwriting.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course is an introduction to acting methods and exercises. (More)

This course is an introduction to acting methods and exercises. It is appropriate for the beginner, but it also lays a strong foundation for students who would like to pursue a career in acting. Students will perform regularly on stage, and will learn to analyze scenes and monologues.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This is an advanced course in acting methods and practices, with particular focus upon creating exciting, (More)

This is an advanced course in acting methods and practices, with particular focus upon creating exciting, believable characters. Students will learn to find elements from their own lives to use in characterization, and then to explore cultures and walks of life other than their own.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course presents vocal techniques to free and develop the actor’s voice. (More)

This course presents vocal techniques to free and develop the actor’s voice. It includes exercises in relaxation, physical awareness, and proper breathing, as well as in the development of diction, range and projection as required for theatrical performance.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course provides instruction in techniques of theatrical make-up. (More)

This course provides instruction in techniques of theatrical make-up. Crew assignments in college productions are required.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course provides basic instruction for the styling, care, and maintenance of hard and soft front (More)

This course provides basic instruction for the styling, care, and maintenance of hard and soft front wigs. Instruction on preparing the actor's hair to wear wigs is included. Hairstyling emphasis is on Twentieth Century hairstyles. Hair ventilating techniques used in wig making is also covered. (Less)

This course provides instruction in advanced hair and wig styling, hair punching, and wig making for (More)

This course provides instruction in advanced hair and wig styling, hair punching, and wig making for the theater. Hairstyling emphasis is on fantasy and large, historical, pre-Twentieth Century hairstyles that require cage and foan foundations. Instruction on ventilating wig fronts is included. (Less)

Prerequisite: By audition. (More)

Prerequisite: By audition.
Students in this course will rehearse and perform a major theatrical production. Students should contact the Theatre Department for a schedule of audition dates. This particular course is for those cast in "minor" roles.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

Prerequisite: By audition. (More)

Prerequisite: By audition.
Students in this course will rehearse and perform a major theatrical production. Students should contact the Theatre Department for a schedule of audition dates. This particular course is for those cast in "supporting" roles. The course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

Prerequisite: By audition. (More)

Prerequisite: By audition.
Students in this course will rehearse and perform a major theatrical production. Students should contact the Theatre Department for a schedule of audition dates. This particular course is for those cast in "major" roles. The course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course introduces the student to backstage crew skills and duties in connection with the mounting (More)

This course introduces the student to backstage crew skills and duties in connection with the mounting of college plays. The student will be assigned to running or preparation crews as scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, props, makeup, or house management. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course introduces the student to technical theatre work in connection with the mounting of college (More)

This course introduces the student to technical theatre work in connection with the mounting of college plays. Emphasis is on the design and preparation of scenery, lighting, costume, sound, props, and makeup. Students may also be assigned to a running crew for some of their lab hours.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

Prerequisite: By audition. (More)

Prerequisite: By audition.
In this course students in supporting roles prepare one-acts plays, “story theatre” programs, or improvisational performances, which are taken on tour and performed for the community. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Prerequisite: By audition. (More)

Prerequisite: By audition.
In this course students in leading roles prepare one-acts plays, “story theatre” programs, or improvisational performances, which are taken on tour and performed for community organizations and schools.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Prerequisite: By audition. (More)

Prerequisite: By audition.
This course involves participation in a major Theatre Department musical production as a member of the chorus. Activities may include singing, dancing, acting and/or playing a musical instrument. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

Prerequisite: By audition. (More)

Prerequisite: By audition.
This course involves participation in a major Theatre Department musical production in a leading role. Activities will include singing, dancing, acting, and/or playing musical instrument. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course examines the art of motion pictures and their impact upon society. (More)

This course examines the art of motion pictures and their impact upon society. It includes the viewing and critical analysis of feature films in various thematic categories.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This is a broad survey of the history, theory, and production techniques of motion pictures, radio, and (More)

This is a broad survey of the history, theory, and production techniques of motion pictures, radio, and television, with emphasis on the form, content, and social impact of each. Students will participate in at least one field trip to a motion picture, radio, or television studio. (This course is not open to students currently enrolled in or who have completed RTV 151.)
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course introduces the student to the principles and methods of costume crafts for stage purposes. (More)

This course introduces the student to the principles and methods of costume crafts for stage purposes. Although design and construction are accentuated, the approach to costuming for the stage is underscored by a historical perspective.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course provides instruction to the student who has become proficient with basic costume construction (More)

This course provides instruction to the student who has become proficient with basic costume construction practices and techniques. In this course, the focus is on pattern drafting, cutting, fitting, construction, and decoration of costumes. The design and construction of costumes is underscored by a historical perspective. Wardrobe crew chief or a design assignment on a college production is required.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC (Less)