Theatre Arts 1

This course is an exploration in voice, diction, and movement. You will perform improvisations, pantomime and scenes in order to develop acting and public speaking skills. Class work includes, but is not limited to, the study of method acting, auditioning techniques, performing comedy, stage dialects, and styles of acting.

CSU/UC: “f”

Theatre Arts 2

Students with a commitment to excellence in theatre will continue more advanced studies of acting techniques, advanced improvisation, and theatre history. Students will create short productions for a final exam performance that reflects the skills and techniques learned.

 

Prerequisite: Completion of Theatre Arts 1 with a grade of C or better.

CSU/UC: “f”

 

Theatre Arts 3

To qualify for theatre Arts 3, a student must have basic and/or technical skills and a willingness to make a commitment to excellence in theatre. This class includes, but is not limited to, the study of method acting, auditioning techniques, performing comedy, stage dialects, and styles in acting. Students will create a production for a final exam performance that reflects the skills and techniques learned during the year.

 

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1-2 and permission of instructor (audition requirement).

CSU/UC: “f”

 

Theatre Arts 4

Students learn all aspects of producing a play, including directing, acting, scene design, construction, costume, sound, and lighting design. Makeup, properties acquisition, construction, publicity, and design are also surveyed. Students will perform and/or assist with two productions and compete in local theatre competitions. Class may be repeated once for credit.

 

Prerequisite: Completion of Theatre Arts 1 and 2 with a C or better and audition.

CSU/UC: “f”

 

Theatre Production

This course investigates technical theatre as a professional vocation. Stage design, lighting design, and sound design are accented while costume design, makeup design, and general properties design are surveyed. Stage management is a major focus of this course. A general knowledge of theatre is required.

 

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 1 and permission of instructor.

CSU/UC: “f”