TH-THEATRE 2005-07 Catalog
Theatre & Dance Department
TH 210 Introduction to Theatre (4) GE C3
Principles of theatre and production process,
including theatrical terminology, methods, dramatic literature, aesthetics, and
technology. 4
lectures.
TH 227 Theatre History: Classical (4) GE C3
Highlights
of European theatrical history Greeks, Romans, Medieval English and French theatre
through the 17th century.
Production methods, acting styles, playwriting theories and
representative plays. 4 lectures.
TH 228 Theatre History: 18th
Century to Contemporary (4) GE C3
Highlights
of European and American theatrical history from the 18th to 20th
century. Production
methods, acting styles, playwriting theories and representative plays. 4 lectures.
TH 240 Improvisational
Theatre (4)
Objectives
and techniques of improvisational theatre. Participation in a series of exercises designed to develop skills in
dramatic structure formatting, interactive problem solving, spontaneous
scripting, dynamic communications, and applied performance styles. 2 lectures, 2 activities.
TH 250 Costume and Craft Construction (4)
Basic costume and craft
construction techniques used in the entertainment industry. Building of all
costumes and special craft projects for main stage theatre productions. Total
credit limited to12 units. Major credit limited to 4 units; repeated units are
free electives. 4 laboratories.
TH 260 Voice and Diction for the Stage (4)
Theory and practice in
developing command of oral techniques for the stage including breath support,
resonance and articulation. 4 lectures.
TH 270 Make-Up for Theatre and Film (4)
Introduction
to the art of theatrical and film make-up design and application. Techniques for producing character,
old age, fantasy and special effects make-up. Demonstration
and discussion of various design and application styles. 3 lectures, 1 activity.
TH 290 Script Analysis (4)
Script analysis taught as
an essential applied skill for actors, designers and directors. Students read a
variety of plays and learn how to examine their structure, theme and context. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: TH 210, TH 227 or TH 228.
TH 310 Women's Theatre (4) GE C4
Examination
of a variety of female theatre artists from the Greeks to the present and the
socio-political contexts from which they emerged. Analysis of a variety of classic
and contemporary playscripts emphasizing evolving
visions of women. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
Completion of GE Area A; TH 210, TH 227, or TH 228. Theatre Arts majors will
not receive GE C4 credit.
TH 320 Black Theatre (4) GE C4
USCP
African-American
theatre artists from the 17th-20th century, and the
socio-political contexts from which they emerged. Particular emphasis on 20th century
African-American plays and playwrights: Hansberry, Baldwin, Shange,
Baraka, Gordone, and Wilson. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A; TH 210, TH 227, or TH 228. Theatre Arts
majors will not receive GE C4 credit.
TH 330 Stagecraft (4)
Basic
stagecraft technique used in the entertainment industry. Students construct and paint scenery, build and
gather properties, hang and focus lighting instruments, assist on costumes and
act as running crew for department production each term. Total credit limited
to 12 units. Major credit limited to 4 units; repeated units are free
electives. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor.
TH 340 Acting Methods (4)
Contemporary acting
techniques focused on character building, objectives and tactics, with a focus
on the development and implementation of various interactive methods of vocal
work, images and actor resources. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: TH 210.
TH 341 Acting Styles (4)
An
intensive examination of various styles and forms of acting, with specific
attention toward the comparison and development of historical performance
techniques and/or theories. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: TH 210.
TH 345 Rehearsal and Performance (4)
Preparation
of a play for public presentation, including acting, stage management,
publicity, or serving as a key member of the artistic team. Total credit limited to 12 units. Major credit
limited to 4 units; repeated units are free electives. 4
laboratories. Prerequisite: By audition only.
TH 350 Seminar in Playwriting (4)
Examines
dramatic structure, techniques of dialogue, and means of characterization in
variety of plays. Relates dramatic writing to technical, design, directorial and
acting demands. Compositions of monologues, scenes and one-act play;
works read and critiqued in class. 4 seminars.
Prerequisite: TH 210, completion of GE Area A.
TH 360 Theatre in the
Examination of American
plays, playwrights, organizations and movements, applying them as portraits of
the
TH 370 Costume History (4)
Dress worn in Western
society from Ancient Egypt through AD 2000. Silhouette; how, when, and why
particular garments were worn; emphasis on social, political, and economic
context. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: TH 210 or consent of instructor.
TH 380 Children's Drama (4)
Techniques for teaching theatre
performance skills to children. Creation of small group seminar performance
projects that are performed before an audience of elementary school children. 2
lectures, 2 seminars. Prerequisite: TH 210 or upper-division Liberal Studies or
Human Development course.
TH 390 World Drama (4) GE C4
Investigation of
non-western/underrepresented theatre and dramatic performance; emphasis on
plays, playwrights, and movements as portraits of philosophical/national
make-up. Topical emphasis focuses on the definition and development of a
cultural identity via the context of historical and contemporary theatre
practices. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A; TH 210, TH 227 or
TH 228. Theatre majors will not receive GE C4 credit.
TH 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates
(12)
Individual investigation,
research, or project centering around theatre. Total credit limited to 4 units,
with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department
head.
TH 430 Introduction to Stage Design: Scenery (4)
Scenic design process used
in the entertainment industry, including concept development, research,
sketching, drafting, color rendering using a variety of media, 3D model
building, and the presentation of design material. 3 lectures, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: TH 210, TH 290 or consent of instructor.
TH 432 Introduction to Stage Design: Costume (4)
Costume design process used
in the entertainment industry, including concept development, research,
sketching, color rendering in a variety of media, and the presentation of
design material. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: TH 210, TH 290 or
consent of instructor.
TH 434 Introduction to Stage Design: Lighting (4)
Lighting design process
used in the entertainment industry, including concept development, research,
the functional aspects of lighting equipment, drafting techniques, the
development of production paperwork and the presentation of design material. 3
lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: TH 210, TH 290 or consent of instructor.
TH 450 Directing (4)
Principles, philosophies,
analytical methods, business practices, organizational techniques and
interpersonal strategies of directing for the stage. Intensive rehearsals and
performance of a one-act play (directed by each student) is expected outside of
class hours. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: TH 210, TH 290 and consent of
instructor.
TH 460 Senior Project (4)
Selection and completion of
a project under faculty supervision. Examples include: A formal report, an
original play, producing a creative work, conceiving and completing a
theatrical design, or a combination of these or similar assignments.
Prerequisite: Consent of department head.
TH 470 Selected Advanced Topics (14)
Directed group study of
selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate
students. Class Schedule will list
topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
TH 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (14)
Directed group laboratory
study of selected topics for theatre students. Class Schedule will list topics selected. Total credit limited to
12 units. 14 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
TH 480 Internship (4) (CR/NC)
Part-time work experience
in the entertainment industry. Ability to work independently; strong verbal and
written skills. Faculty approval of job position required. Evaluations by job
supervisor and written reports by student required. 120 hours of work
experience. Total credit limited to 8 units.
Credit/No Credit grading. Prerequisite: Junior standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Change effective
Fall 2006.