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Theatre Arts

THEA 009 Script Analysis 3.0 Units THEA 013 3.0 Units
Course Advisory: Successful completion of (minimum Diversity in American Theatre: A Contemporary Focus
grade of C) or concurrent enrollment in English 001. Course Advisory: Eligibility for English 001 and SCC
General Education: Option B: Area 3A; Option C: Area C1 minimum Math standard.
Transferable to UC/CSU General Education: Option A: Area C, Area E; Option B:
Hours: 48-54 lecture. Area 3A; Option C: Area C1, SCC Graduation Requirement
Fully explore an in-depth methodology of reading, Transferable to UC/CSU
analyzing and understanding play scripts in a variety of Hours: 48-54 lecture.
genres and styles intended for production. Investigate Introduction to American cultural diversity in theatrical
techniques used to determine how to read a play for performance, this course will study African-American,
its structure, scrutinizing the playwright’s methods of Asian-American and Latino (a) theatres, and theatrical
creating theatre through plot, character and imagery, and representations including TV and film, supplemented
understanding what scripts “mean” to the professional by consideration of the social and political conditions
theatre artist and audience as distinct from other forms of impacting these works. Journals, exams, and scene
literature. (C-ID THTR 114) performance or readings and oral reports or critical papers
are required.
THEA 010 Theatre History 1 3.0 Units
Course Advisory: Successful completion of English 001 and THEA 020 Introduction to Stage Lighting 3.0 Units
SCC minimum Math standard. Course Advisory: SCC minimum English and
General Education: Option A: Area C; Option B: Area 3A; Math standard.
Option C: Area C1 General Education: Option A: Area C
Transferable to UC/CSU Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 48-54 lecture. Hours: 32-36 lecture, 48-54 lab.
The study of the history of theatre from the Origins This course involves the study and execution of stage
of Theatre through the 17th Century. The history and lighting with an emphasis on equipment, control, color
development of theatre and drama are studied in and their relationship to design. This course discusses the
relationship to cultural, political and social conditions of methods and materials utilized in designing lighting for the
the time. Plays are read for analysis of structure, plot, stage. Focus on the practical skills needed to complete a
character and historical relevance. Field trip may light design project. (C-ID THTR 173)
be required.
THEA 021 Introduction to Theatre Design 3.0 Units
THEA 011 Theatre History 2 3.0 Units Prerequisite: THEA 003 with a minimum grade of C.
Course Advisory: Successful completion of Course Advisory: Successful completion of English 001 with
English 001 and SCC minimum Math standard. a minimum grade of C and SCC minimum Math standard.
General Education: Option A: Area C; Option B: Area 3A; General Education: Option B: Area 3A
Option C: Area C1 Transferable to UC/CSU
Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 32-36 lecture, 48-54 lab.
Hours: 48-54 lecture. Students will be offered a survey of scenery, lighting,
The study of the history of theatre from the 17th Century sound, costumes, make up, properties, theatrical
to contemporary times. The history and development of equipment and construction techniques through
theatre and drama are studied in relationship to cultural, demonstration and laboratory experience. Information will
political and social conditions of the time. Plays are read be applicable to all formal theatrical applications.
for analysis of structure, plot, character and historical (C-ID THTR 172)
relevance. Contemporary multicultural theatre will
be emphasized.

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