Classes for Fall 2020

† = meets all title 5 requirements for transfer to CSU and UC.Please note:  Due to orders from the Governor due to COVID-19 all instruction in the Fall will be taking place remotely. If your section is listed as a face to face class with a time and date, please wait to hear from your instructor regarding how your course will take place. Please do not assume that all courses will be offered similarly to a true "online" course. You may be required to meet in a synchronous fashion remotely during the semester. These meetings must take place during the times listed in the schedule. Be sure to treat them in your schedule with work and life as you would if you were able to meet on campus.

For further questions please reach out to Theatre Arts Chair, Brian Rickel at brian.rickel@gcccd.edu.

Theatre Arts 101 †
Introduction to Narrative Theory
3 units, 3 hours lecture

This class will present students with a fundamental understanding of classical and modern storytelling theory and structure.  The evolution of narrative theory of dramtic literature, and the influence of film, television and new media, will be studied. The history and relationship of societal trends and aspirations, and the effects they have had on mankind's idea of storytelling, will be examined.

Satisfies General Education for Grossmont College C3; CSU C1; IGETC 3A
Transfers to CSU, UC

Theatre Arts 102 A †
Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes
2 units, 6 hours laboratory
Supervised participation in the technical component of costuming for a major theatre arts production.
Transfers to: CSU, UC (102A only)

Theatre Arts 110 †
Introduction to the Theatre
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and practices of theatre. An overview of the creative processes of theatre will provide the student with a basic insight and understanding of the art of theatre. A study of drama as a reflection of humanities ideals and aspirations will lead to the development of a theatre aesthetic. Attendance at selected performances.

Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C3; CSU C1; IGETC 3A
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Theatre Arts 115 †
Voice and Movement for the Stage
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” or
concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 131 or equivalent.
Expanded training of movement and voice through exercises using voice production, dance and mime and the study of stylistic devices that apply to major theatrical periods. Leading exponents of voice and movement training will be studied and applied. Emphasis placed on both individual and ensemble performance.
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Theatre Arts 130 †
Acting I
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
This course is designed for the beginning actor, laying a foundation in the fundamental skills and methods of acting. Exercises in reading, memorization, body/voice and improvisation. Analysis and presentation of monologues and scenes. The development of characterization, the collaborative process and an understanding of theatrical terminologies and etiquette.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C3
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Theatre Arts 131 †
Acting II
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Theatre Arts 130 or equivalent and a “C” grade or higher or “Pass” or concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 101 or equivalent.
Theory and practice in body and vocal techniques in acting with special emphasis on playwright's script and language as the major interpretative tool.
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Theatre Arts 155 †
Stagecrafts
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” or concurrent enrollment in Theater Arts 101 or equivalent.
This course is designed to introduce students to the planning and construction of scenery for the stage, television and film. The tools, methods and materials of scenic production will be examined and put to use. Work in the scene shop for Theatre Arts Department productions is required.
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Theatre Arts 205 †
The American Musical on Stage and Screen
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course introduces students to the American musical, from its inception through its most recent live, filmed, and digital manifestations. Societal movements that influence musical theatre, including demographical, socio-economic, and technological trends, will be examined. Important performers, producers, directors, composers, and writers will be studied and researched.  Representative theatrical productions and films will be viewed and critiqued.
Satisfies General Education for Grossmont College C3; CSU C1; IGETC 3A. Transfers to: CSU, UC

Theatre Arts 234 A-B †
(Music 234 A-B)
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre-Performance
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Audition.
Recommended Preparation: TA 234A- Audition;  "C" or higher or "PASS"  in Theatre Arts 110 and 130 and Music 001 or equivalent. TA 235B- Audition; "C" or higher or "PASS" in Theatre 234A or equivalent; a "C" or higher or "PASS" in THTR 110 & 130 and Music 001 or equivalent.
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre – Performance is a performance-oriented course in which students learn to apply basic acting techniques to musical-theatre performance. The course will help the student integrate acting and singing training by applying acting skills to both dialogue and lyrics, thus bridging the gap between speaking and singing through the creation of a whole, unified character – one who logically and believably sings, moves and acts. The course accommodates various levels of performing arts students:as an introduction for students with little or no previous musical-theatre experience, and as a continuing performance forum for those with previous training. Primary emphasis in this class is placed on the three core areas of performing:singing, acting, and movement.
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Theatre Arts 254 A
Advanced Design I -II
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: THTR 254A - A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in Theater Arts 134 A or B or 136 or 156 or 157 or equivalent.  THTR 254B- A "C" grade or higher or "PASS" in THTR 254A or equivalent.
Advanced development and strengthening of insights and skills needed to undertake a theatrical design project. Special emphasis in at least one area of design introduced in Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction, Theatre Makeup, Fundamentals of Scenic Design or Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound.