Theatre Arts (TA) Courses
TA 300 Introduction to the Theatre
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 111
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions. This course may include several class field trips to local theatres to view professional plays.
TA 302 History and Theory of the Theatre I
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGRD 110, ENGWR 300, and TA 300
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3A
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 113
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course follows the development of the theatre arts from ancient Greece through the 19th Century. The history and evolution of theatre is studied in relationship to the socio-political and cultural conditions of the time. Plays will be read that exemplify major trends and prominent artists. Students might be required to attend plays off campus.
TA 303 History and Theory of the Theatre II
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGRD 110, ENGWR 300, and TA 300
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3A
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is a study of the theatre and drama from the 17th century to the present, with emphasis on the historical and cultural environment of the theatre. Plays will be read focusing on their relevance to history and their lasting impact upon contemporary audiences. Students might be required to attend plays off campus.
TA 304 Women in Theatre
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an exploration of women's contributions to the performing arts as actors, playwrights, directors, designers, and theorists. Studies will include understanding creative interpretations by women artists and will be approached from a western cultural perspective.
TA 340 Beginning Acting
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:TA 300
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 151
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an introduction to stage performance. Students will practice basic acting theory through scene study. Included is a classroom investigation of performance through the use of theatre games, movement, voice, sensory awareness, and improvisation. The course is designed for students new to acting wishing to explore self-expression through performance, and for those more experienced students wishing to begin the degree sequence.
TA 350 Theory and Techniques of Acting I
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:TA 340 with a grade of "C" or better; or Instructor Consent prior to registration.
- Advisory:TA 300
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 151; C-ID THTR 152
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course explores contemporary concepts in scene study and the creation of a character in the style of Realism for a modern play. Students stage and perform memorized scenes from the Modern Realism period in class.
TA 351 Theory and Techniques of Acting II
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:TA 350 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 152
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course explores more challenging concepts in scene study and the creation of a character for a modern play than those studied in TA 350. Students stage and perform memorized scenes and monologues from modern plays in class.
TA 356 Acting for the Camera I
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:TA 340 or 350 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is an introductory course in the theories and techniques of acting for the camera. This course compares the differences between acting on the stage and acting for the camera. Scenes and commercials will be rehearsed, performed, and critiqued.
TA 395 Playwriting
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:or eligibility for ENGWR 300 via the assessment process
- Advisory:TA 300
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course explores the writing, reading, performing, and critiquing of original plays for the theatre. Students will write plays and revise their work continually throughout the semester. Plays written by students will be read, performed, and discussed in class. Students will complete a full-length play by the end of the semester.
TA 420 Stagecraft
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:Students should be able to climb a ladder and lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 171
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course will serve as an introduction to technical theatre specifically related to stage-craft and the elements of scenic construction, construction tools, types of theatres, and theatre safety. Practical experience is gained by working on department productions. Additional costs may include attending and critiquing live theatre productions. Stagecraft work often requires moving semi-heavy objects, tools, and ladders.
TA 422 Stage Lighting
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:TA 300 and 420; Students should be able to climb a ladder and lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 173
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of lighting for the stage, motion pictures, and television. Topics include the basic elements of lamps and fixtures, electricity, dimmers and control consoles. It also covers the design elements of color, distribution, and space to produce a lighting design. Practical lighting skills are gained from work on department productions. Stage lighting work often requires moving semi-heavy objects, tools, and ladders, and carrying lighting equipment up to a height of 14 feet.
TA 423 Introduction to Scene Design for the Stage
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ART 300 and TA 420
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 172
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course will serve as an introduction to the techniques and practices of designing and painting scenery for the stage including design, color, perspective, tool use, notation, and drafting. It will consist of developing design plans, methods of visual representation of ideas, scale drawings and models (both physical and virtual), and practice in scenic painting. It will also provide an introduction to all theatrical design areas such as costumes and makeup, lights, sound and properties and how they work collaboratively with other areas of theater.
TA 424 Advanced Technical Theatre
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:TA 420 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:Students should be able to climb a ladder and lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 171
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course will explore advanced technical theatre and production techniques in the areas of scenery, properties, lighting, sound, scenic painting, rigging, and stage management. Practical experience is gained by working on productions for the Department of Theatre and Cinema Arts, Department of Music, Dance program, and/or the guest speaker series. Technical theatre often requires moving semi-heavy objects, tools, and ladders.
TA 426 Stagehand Practices
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:TA 424 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:Students should be able to climb a ladder and lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course will serve as an introduction to union stagehand practices. Topics include concepts of trade unionism and the function and services of the various professional unions involved in theatrical and motion picture production. The class will focus on developing basic skills of professional stagehand work and on trade safety. Practical experience is gained by working on department productions. Stagehand work often requires moving semi-heavy objects, tools, and ladders, and carrying scenic elements or lighting instruments up to a height.
TA 427 Stagehand Pre-Apprenticeship
- Units:2
- Hours:108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:TA 426 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:Students must be able to climb a ladder and lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course will serve as practical stagehand experience for students working alongside professional union stagehands on department and visiting productions. Students will earn apprenticeship hours towards the required minimum for the professional stagehand union’s apprenticeship program. Stagehand work often requires the moving of semi-heavy objects, tools, and ladders, and carrying scenic elements or lighting instruments up to a height.
TA 430 Costume Construction
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 174
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course explores the basic areas of costume construction. Topics include fabrics, color, patterns, sewing techniques, costume pieces, and accessories. Period styles, costume analysis, and basic design are also covered. It offers experience in constructing costumes for theatrical productions. Students will be required to purchase a pair of 9-inch fabric scissors.
TA 495 Independent Studies in Theatre Arts
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
TA 498 Work Experience in Theatre Arts
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Student must be in a paid or non-paid internship, volunteer opportunity, or job related to career interests.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of Theatre Arts. Course content will include understanding the application of education to the workforce; completing required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. Students must complete 27 hours of related paid or unpaid work experience for .5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional .5 unit. . The course may be taken for a maximum of 16 units. Students should have access to a computer, the Internet, and some computer media such as a USB drive to store data files. Online students must have an email account. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
TA 499 Experimental Offering in Theatre Arts
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
Theatre Arts Performance (TAP) Courses
TAP 300 Modern Rehearsal and Performance I
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Modern Theatre Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the first level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of modern theatre. It provides workshop training for students performing in their first modern theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a modern drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 301 Modern Rehearsal and Performance II
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Modern Theatre Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the second level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of modern theatre. It provides workshop training for students performing in their second modern theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a modern drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 302 Modern Rehearsal and Performance III
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Modern Theatre Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of modern theatre. It provides workshop training for students performing in their second modern theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a modern drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 303 Modern Rehearsal and Performance IV
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Modern Theatre Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the fourth level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of modern theatre. It provides workshop training for students performing in their fourth modern theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a modern drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 310 Modern Technical Production I
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Modern Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the first level of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their first position on the production crew of a modern theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 311 Modern Technical Production II
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Modern Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 310 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the second level of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their second position on the production crew of a modern theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 312 Modern Technical Production III
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Modern Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 311 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third level of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their third position on the production crew of a modern theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 313 Modern Technical Production IV
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Modern Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 312 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the fourth level of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their fourth position on the production crew of a modern theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 320 Classical Rehearsal and Performance I
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Classical Theatre and Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the first level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a classical theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their first classical theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a classical drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 321 Classical Rehearsal and Performance II
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Classical Theatre and Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the second level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a classical theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their second classical theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a classical drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 322 Classical Rehearsal and Performance III
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Classical Theatre and Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a classical theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their third classical theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a classical drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 323 Classical Rehearsal and Performance IV
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Classical Theatre and Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the fourth level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a classical theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their fourth classical theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a classical drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 330 Classical Technical Production I
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Classical Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the first level of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their first position on the production crew of a classical theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 331 Classical Technical Production II
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Classical Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 330 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the second level of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their second position on the production crew of a classical theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 332 Classical Technical Production III
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Classical Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 331 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third level of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their third position on the production crew of a classical theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 333 Classical Technical Production IV
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Classical Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 332 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third fourth of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their fourth position on the production crew of a classical theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 340 Musical Rehearsal and Performance I
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Musical Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the first level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a musical theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their first musical theatre production. Students audition with the director for acting, singing or dancing roles in a comedy or drama.
TAP 341 Musical Rehearsal and Performance II
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Musical Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the second level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a musical theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their second musical theatre production. Students audition with the director for acting, singing or dancing roles in a comedy or drama.
TAP 342 Musical Rehearsal and Performance III
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Musical Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a musical theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their third musical theatre production. Students audition with the director for acting, singing or dancing roles in a comedy or drama.
TAP 343 Musical Rehearsal and Performance IV
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Musical Performance
- Prerequisite:TAP 342 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the fourth level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a musical theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their fourth musical theatre production. Students audition with the director for acting, singing or dancing roles in a comedy or drama.
TAP 350 Musical Technical Production I
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Musical Technical Production
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the first level of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their first position on the production crew of a musical theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 351 Musical Technical Production II
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Musical Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 350 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the second of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their second position on the production crew of a musical theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 352 Musical Technical Production III
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Musical Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 351 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their third position on the production crew of a musical theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 353 Musical Technical Production IV
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Musical Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 352 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the fourth of four courses which provides a workshop training experience for students working in their fourth position on the production crew of a musical theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 360 Children's Theatre Rehearsal and Performance I
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Children's Theatre Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the first level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a children's theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their first children's theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a children's theatre production. Field trips may be required.
TAP 361 Children's Theatre Rehearsal and Performance II
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Children's Theatre Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the second level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a children's theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their second children's theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a children's theatre production. Field trips may be required.
TAP 362 Children's Theatre Rehearsal and Performance III
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Children's Theatre Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a children's theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their third children's theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a children's theatre production. Field trips may be required.
TAP 363 Children's Theatre Rehearsal and Performance IV
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Children's Theatre Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the fourth level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of a children's theatre production. It provides workshop training for students performing in their fourth children's theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a children's theatre production. Field trips may be required.
TAP 370 Children's Theatre Technical Production I
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Children's Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the first of four courses that provides a workshop training experience for students working in their first position on the production crew of a children's theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 371 Children's Theatre Technical Production II
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Children's Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 370 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the second of four courses that provides a workshop training experience for students working in their second position on the production crew of a children's theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 372 Children's Theatre Technical Production III
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Children's Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 371 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third of four courses that provides a workshop training experience for students working in their third position on the production crew of a Children's theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 373 Children's Theatre Technical Production IV
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Children's Theatre Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 372 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the fourth of four courses that provides a workshop training experience for students working in their fourth position on the production crew of a children's theatre production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 380 Repertory/Touring Rehearsal and Performance I
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Repertory/Touring Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the first level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of repertory and/or touring theatre. It provides workshop training for students performing in their first repertory and/or touring theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a modern drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 381 Repertory/Touring Rehearsal and Performance II
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Repertory/Touring Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the second level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of repertory and/or touring theatre. It provides workshop training for students performing in their second repertory and/or touring theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a modern drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 382 Repertory/Touring Rehearsal and Performance III
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Repertory/Touring Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of repertory and/or touring theatre. It provides workshop training for students performing in their third repertory and/or touring theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a repertory and/or touring drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 383 Repertory/Touring Rehearsal and Performance IV
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Repertory/Touring Performance
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must audition and/or interview with the director to participate in this course.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 191
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the fourth level of four courses in the rehearsal and performance of repertory and/or touring theatre. It provides workshop training for students performing in their fourth repertory and/or touring theatre production. Students audition or interview with the director for participation in a repertory and/or touring drama or comedy. Field trips may be required.
TAP 390 Repertory and Touring Technical Production I
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Repertory/Touring Technical Production
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the first of four courses that provides a workshop training experience for students working in their first position on the production crew of a repertory and touring production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 391 Repertory and Touring Technical Production II
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Repertory/Touring Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 390 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the second of four courses that provides a workshop training experience for students working in their second position on the production crew of a repertory and touring production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 392 Repertory and Touring Technical Production III
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Repertory/Touring Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 391 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the third of four courses that provides a workshop training experience for students working in their third position on the production crew of a Repertory and Touring production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 393 Repertory and Touring Technical Production IV
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Course Family:Repertory/Touring Technical Production
- Prerequisite:TAP 392 with a grade of "C" or better
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must interview with the technical director to participate in this course. Interviews should be scheduled during the first two weeks of the semester.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID THTR 192
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is the fourth of four courses that provides a workshop training experience for students working in their fourth position on the production crew of a repertory and touring production. Students interested in technical work interview for positions in stage management, crewing, set construction, costumes and makeup, lighting and sound, box office and publicity. Students will gain practical experience in applying production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, scenic painting, properties, costume, lighting, sound, video/projections, and running crews.
TAP 499 Experimental Offering in Theatre Arts Performance
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
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