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1 THEATRE ARTS Visual, Applied, and Perfming Arts Division John Graulty, Division Dean Division Office, Room VAPA1007 Sarah Albertson, Co-Department Chair, (831) Skip Epperson, Co-Department Chair, (831) Aptos Counsel: (831) f appointment Watsonville Counsel: (831) Call (831) f me infmation Theatre Arts A.A.-T Transfer Degree Students pursuing a bachel's degree in Theatre Arts selecting to maj and min in Theatre Arts/Drama frequently choose this area of study f three reasons: (1) to enter the professional fields of theatre, film, television, radio, and modeling; (2) to enter communication fields in teaching, business, industry and law; (3) to pursue personal goals leisure activity in community events. Students in theatre arts/drama may transfer and pursue careers in acting, theatre lighting, costume design, set production, scenery design, scene painting, television production, theatre production management, stage management, teaching, and directing. Cabrillo offers options f degrees in Theatre Arts. The first option listed below is the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts f Transfer (A.A.-T), which is intended f students who plan to transfer and complete a bachel's degree in a similar maj at a CSU campus. Students completing an A.A.-T/A.S.-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus maj. This degree may not be the best option f students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus to a university college that is not part of the CSU System. See Associate Degree f Transfer infmation in the Cabrillo College Catalog. The following is required f all A.A.-T A.S.-T degrees: Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. Minimum grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursewk. While a minimum of 2.0 is required f admission, some majs may require a higher GPA. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the maj with a letter grade of "C" better, a "P" if the course is taken on a "Pass/No Pass" basis. Certified completion of the Califnia State University General Education- Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. The Cabrillo College Ce Competencies (with an emphasis in the study of Theatre Arts): 1. Communication: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and/ Conversing 2. Critical Thinking and Infmation Competency: Analysis, Computation, Research, Problem Solving 3. Global Awareness: An appreciation of Scientific Processes, Global Systems and Civics, and Artistic Variety 4. Personal Responsibility and Professional Development: Self-Management and Self-Awareness, Social and Physical Wellness, Wkplace Skills CSU IGETC General Education Requirements Ce Courses (9 units) TA 8 Wld Theatre Histy TA 9 Appreciation of Theatre Arts TA 10A Basic Acting Techniques TA 27 Theatre Production Wkshop TA 29 Rehearsal and Perfmance List A - Select 3 courses from the following: (9 units) TA 10B Intermediate Acting TA 14 The Art of Play Reading TA 28 Backstage Theatre TA 31 Introduction to Design in the Theatre TA 33 Makeup and Masks TA 34 Costume Wkshop TA 27 Theatre Production Wkshop TA 29 Rehearsal and Perfmance Electives: (Any Course Numbered 1-99) Total 60 Theatre Arts A. A. Degree Note: all courses also meet general education requirements. The Cabrillo College Ce Competencies (with an emphasis in the study of Theatre Arts): 1. Communication: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and/ Conversing 2. Critical Thinking and Infmation Competency: Analysis, Computation, Research, Problem Solving 3. Global Awareness: An appreciation of Scientific Processes, Global Systems and Civics, and Artistic Variety 4. Personal Responsibility and Professional Development: Self-Management and Self-Awareness, Social and Physical Wellness, Wkplace Skills Model Program f Theatre Arts/Drama An Associate Degree requires 60 units appropriate to your educational goal, to include general education and at least 18 units in a maj. Courses should be selected to meet the lower-division maj preparation requirements at your intended transfer university - these specific requirements can be found at www. assist. g f 4-year public institutions in Califnia. Please see a counsel f advisement to ensure you are taking the best possible courses given your goal. The department presents the following suggested Model Program f this maj. The courses listed below may may not be appropriate depending on your specific goal. Please see a counsel f advisement f transfer to any 4- year institution. 1

2 A. A. General Education 30 Ce Courses Select 18 units from: TA 7 Introduction to Acting TA 10A Basic Acting Techniques TA 10B Intermediate Acting TA 11 Voice and Diction f the Theatre TA 14 The Art of Play Reading TA 27 Theatre Production Wkshop TA 28 Backstage Theatre TA 31 Introduction to Design in the Theatre Approved Electives Select 8 units from: TA 8 Wld Theatre Histy TA 9 Appreciation of Theatre Arts TA 12A Movement f Acts TA 12B Intermediate Movement f Acts TA 13A Beginning Improvisation TA 13B Intermediate Improvisation TA 15 Styles of Acting/Playing Shakespeare TA 17 Introduction to Directing TA 21 Acting f the Camera TA 29 Rehearsal and Perfmance TA 33 Makeup and Masks TA 34 Costume Wkshop TA 35 Scene Painting TA 72 Characterization f the Musical Stage TA 73 Voice and the Musical Stage TA 74 Acting f Musical Theatre TA 75 Musical Theatre Production DANCE 2A Introduction to Dance I Electives (Transfer): (Any Course Numbered 1-99) Total 60 Musical Theatre Skills Certificate 1. Assess, demonstrate and synthesize basic musical, dramatic, physical, and analytic skills necessary f perfmance in musical theatre. Required Courses TA 10A Basic Acting Techniques TA 10B Intermediate Acting TA 10C Advanced Acting TA 12A Movement f Acts TA 12B Intermediate Movement f Acts TA 72 Characterization f the Musical Stage TA 73 Voice and the Musical Stage TA 74 Acting f Musical Theatre TA 29 Rehearsal and Perfmance TA 75 Musical Theatre Production Total Technical Theatre Skills Certificate 1. Assess, demonstrate, and synthesize techniques and skills necessary f wk in technical theatre. Required Courses TA 28 Backstage Theatre TA 31 Introduction to Design in the Theatre TA 33 Makeup and Masks TA 34 Costume Wkshop TA 35 Scene Painting TA 27 Theatre Production Wkshop Total 15 Theatre Arts Courses TA 7 Introduction to Acting Presents the basic techniques of perfmance on stage focusing on the theatrical imagination. Exples movement, voice, improvisation, scene interpretation, and other aspects of the act in production. F theatre and non-theatre majs. Materials fee may TA 8 Wld Theatre Histy, 1 hour Labaty Introduces the histical, cultural, and religious contexts of wld theatre traditions from the igins of theatre through the 17th century. Examines ethnic and political diversity. Plays and other theatrical perfmances are analyzed regarding structure, plot, character, and histical context. Some of the class hours f this course may be scheduled as To Be Arranged (TBA). See the Schedule of Classes f the details about this course offering. May be offered in a Distance- Learning Fmat. Materials fee may C-ID: THTR 113 TA 9 Appreciation of Theatre Arts, 1 hour Labaty Covers the histical, literary, technical and perfmance aspects of theatre, film, TV and perfmance art from earliest time to the present. May be offered in a Distance-Learning Fmat. Some of the class hours f this course may be scheduled as To Be Arranged (TBA). See the Schedule of Classes f the details about this course offering. Materials fee may C-ID: THTR 111 2

3 TA 10A Basic Acting Techniques Examines maj theies of acting within a framewk of lecture, exercises and scene wk; focus is on characterization, theatrical imagination, stage movement, and vocal projection. Materials fee may May be offered in a Distance-Learning Fmat. C-ID: THTR 151 TA 10B Intermediate Acting Prerequisite: TA 10A. Exples at an intermediate level theies, techniques, and acting styles use in the preparation and perfmance of a theatrical role. Emphasizes deepening understanding of the acting process through character analysis. Materials fee may C-ID: THTR 152 TA 10C Advanced Acting Recommended Preparation: TA 10B; Eligibility f ENGL 100 and READ 100. Presents intensive script analysis, scene study (period and modern), and critiques using in-class rehearsals and perfmances of student selected scenes. Materials fee may TA 11 Voice and Diction f the Theatre Introduces the study and practice of using the voice effectively f drama. Breath, diction, articulation, emphasis, and interpretation will be covered. Will be taught through readings, perfmances, and improvisation and uses the phonetic alphabet, as well as acting techniques. Materials fee may TA 12A Movement f Acts Presents basic instruction in stage movement including dance, mime, stage combat, t'ai chi, creative movement, and contact scene study. Materials fee may TA 12B Intermediate Movement f Acts Recommended Preparation: TA 12A; Eligibility f ENGL 100 and READ 100. Presents movement in relation to scene study, directial blocking, props, character analysis. Period styles, contact scenes. Materials fee may TA 13A Beginning Improvisation Covers the creation of nonscripted theatre through improvisational scenes and theatre games. Develops group consciousness and trust with ensemble building techniques. Materials fee may TA 13B Intermediate Improvisation Recommended Preparation: TA 13A; Eligibility f ENGL 100 and READ 100. Studies improvisation as both theatre training and a perfming art, including theatre games, styles, techniques f perfmance, motivation, and characterization. Materials fee may TA 14 The Art of Play Reading Studies theatre, film, radio, and television scripts in a variety of genres through reading, discussion, and interpretation. Materials will be drawn from contempary and histical texts in wldwide perspective. Emphasis on reading plays and scripts understanding their unique structure, character and auth voices, histical and societal context. May be offered in a Distance-Learning Fmat. Materials fee may C-ID: THTR 114 TA 15 Styles of Acting/Playing Shakespeare Recommended Preparation: TA 10B equivalent skills; Eligibility f ENGL 100 and READ 100. Presents an intensive analysis of Shakespearean texts, in relation to verse, designed to sensitize and aid the act in developing a rehearsal process. Perfmance of monologues and scenes. Materials fee may 3

4 TA 17 Introduction to Directing Presents principles of basic directing, the histy of the direct in European and American theatre, scene analysis and interpretation. Materials fee may TA 18 Narrative Perfmance Recommended Preparation: TA 7 TA 10A equivalent skills; Eligibility f ENGL 100 and READ 100. Examines dramatic literature through al interpretation techniques. Includes rehearsals of voice usage and staging to perfmance. Lectures, practice sessions, casual and fmal readings and production. Materials fee may TA 21 Acting f the Camera Recommended Preparation: TA 7 TA 10A equivalent skills; Eligibility f ENGL 100 and READ 100. Exples the act's relationship to the screen image by perfming and evaluating on camera interviews, auditions, improvisations, and monologue/scene study. Materials fee may TA 23 Introduction to Playwriting f Perfmance Introduces the elements of dramatic imagination by creating and perfming iginal plays which develop character, action, mood, plot, and rhythm. TA 24 Audition Techniques Recommended Preparation: TA 7 TA 10A equivalent; Eligibility f ENGL 100 and READ 100. Prepares students f successful theatre auditions by expling: effective monologue selection, components of characterization, motivation, interview techniques, and methods of addressing cold readings and stage fright. TA 27 Theatre Production Wkshop 1-3 units; 3-9 hours Labaty Presents hands-on backstage preparation f the current TA 29 TA 75 stage production, including practical problem solving in scenery construction, lighting, props, costumes, make-up, sound, management, and public relations. C-ID: THTR 192 TA 28 Backstage Theatre 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Labaty Surveys all components of theater technology (stagecraft) in lighting, sound, scenery, painting, costumes, stage management, makeup and properties. May be offered in a Distance-Learning Fmat. Materials fee may C-ID: THTR 171 TA 29 Rehearsal and Perfmance 1-3 units; 3-9 hours Labaty Cequisite: TA 27 TA 28 TA 33 TA 34 TA 35. Presents the rehearsal and perfmance of the Theatre Arts stage production f the current semester. Must audition and be cast in current Theatre Arts production. C-ID: THTR 191 TA 30 Introduction to Stage Lighting 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 3 hours Labaty Presents the study and execution of stage lighting with emphasis on equipment, control, col, and their relationship to design. Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC, pending review. TA 31 Introduction to Design in the Theatre 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 3 hours Labaty Presents a wide explation of design f the theatre including projects in set, costume, lighting, and sound design. This course may be offered in a Distance- Learning Fmat. Materials fee may 4

5 TA 33 Makeup and Masks 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 4 hours Labaty Presents an introduction to the they and practice of makeup f the stage including practice in the design and application of straight, stylized character, special effects, and other makeup techniques. Materials fee may C-ID: THTR 175 TA 34 Costume Wkshop, 1 hour Labaty Presents an introduction to costume they, design, and construction f the theatre. Materials fee may C-ID: THTR 174 TA 35 Scene Painting 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 3 hours Labaty Presents basic scene painting techniques and materials, including illusionistic and faux painting methods, realization of col elevations, and painting furniture and props. Materials fee may TA 36 Introduction to Stage Management 3 units; 2 hours Lecture, 3 hours Labaty Exples stage management principles f theatre, dance, musical theatre, and concert productions, analyzing the dynamic role of the stage manager in the perfming arts management team. Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC, pending review. TA 72 Characterization f the Musical Stage Studies basic techniques in movement with emphasis on physicalization, characterization, and vocal control. TA 73 Voice and the Musical Stage Exples voice technique f the Broadway musical including: character, legit, belt, and the mixing of speech and singing. Song literature will be taken from the musical comedy repertoire covering multiple styles. TA 74 Acting f Musical Theatre, 1 hour Labaty Examines the study of basic techniques of musical theatre perfmance including: music and text analysis and scene wk that includes singing, cheography, and dialog. Materials fee may TA 75 Musical Theatre Production 1-3 units; 3-9 hours Labaty Prerequisite: By audition. Rehearsal and perfmance of musical and musical comedy literature with concentration on all aspects of the production related to professional perfmance; audition by musical theatre staff is required f enrollment. Some of the class hours f this course may be scheduled a To Be Arranged (TBA). See the Schedule of Classes f the details about this course offering. Materials fee may TA 85A-Z Studies in Theatre Arts 1-3 units; 1 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Labaty Investigates areas of interest in Theatre Arts. The specific course content will be described in the Schedule of Classes. Some of the class hours f these courses may be scheduled as To Be Arranged (TBA). See the Schedule of Classes f the details about a particular course offering. Materials fee may Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC, with conditions: Students must retain a copy of the course outline, the course syllabus and wk completed f this course. Credit f this course is contingent upon a review of the course outline and other materials by the UC transfer campus. TA 122 Theatrical Touring Ensemble units; 1 hour Lecture, 2 hours Labaty Perfming in a variety of venues as a theatrical production ensemble of acts and technicians. Includes developing scripts, auditioning f parts and positions, rehearsing, and perfming. Materials fee may TA 250 Theatre Arts Labaty 0.5 unit; 1 hour Labaty Provides supervised audio/video/computer lab experience relating to other Perfming Arts course curriculum. Designed to increase student skills and concepts. Pass/No Pass only. Enrollment is permitted through the twelfth week of instruction. Materials fee may 5

6 TA 527 Theatre Production Wkshop f Older Adults 0 units; 3-9 hours Labaty Repeatability: May be repeated. Presents hands-on backstage preparation f the current TA 29 TA 75 stage production, including practical problem solving in scenery construction, lighting, props, costumes, make-up, sound, management, and public relations. Designed f older adults. TA 529 Rehearsal and Perfmance f Older Adults 0 units; 3 hours Labaty Repeatability: May be repeated. Presents the rehearsal and perfmance of a Theatre Arts stage production. Designed f older adults. Must audition and be cast in current Theatre Arts production. TA 575 Musical Theatre Production f Older Adults 0 units; 3-9 hours Labaty Prerequisite: By audition. Repeatability: May be repeated. Rehearse and perfm musical and musical comedy literature with concentration on all aspects of the production related to professional perfmance; designed f older adults; audition is required f enrollment. 6