Courses

Music & Theatre Arts

MUS 1A, Beginning Musicianship
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
ADVISE: MUS 100
Development of beginning skills in rhythmic and melodic dictation and sight-singing of diatonic music through the use of solfège in scales, intervals, triads, and seventh chords. The course teaches aural and analytical skills necessary for all musicians and fulfills the first semester Musicianship requirement for music majors and minors.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 1B, Intermediate Musicianship
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 1A or demonstration of exit skills
Development of intermediate skills in rhythmic, melodic, harmonic dictation and sight-singing, through the visual and aural analysis of functional and non-functional chromaticism, including altered chords and modulations. It teaches aural and visual analytical skills necessary for all musicians and fulfills the second semester Musicianship requirement for music majors and minors.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 3A, Diatonic Harmony
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
ADVISE: MUS 100
Intensive study of common-practice diatonic harmony through the writing of four-part chorale harmonizations, figured bass realizations, and linear and vertical analyses primarily of 18th-century music. Fosters a technical understanding of the compositional process, greater facility in learning new music, and a deeper comprehension of music in general.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 3B, Chromatic Harmony
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 3A or demonstration of exit skills
Intensive study of chromatic harmony including both functional and non-functional chromaticism and modulations through the writing of chorale harmonizations, figured bass realizations, and linear and vertical analyses primarily of 19th-century Western European music. Fosters a technical understanding of the compositional process and a greater facility in learning music involving chromaticism.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 6A, Beginning Classical Guitar
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
This course is an introduction to the guitar, and individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire to master a beginning level of music on the instrument. The emphasis is on the development of beginning skills needed for solo performance. Audition for placement within the class.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
No prior experience with the guitar necessary. The student must provide a guitar.
MUS 6B, Advanced Beginning Classical Guitar
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 6A or demonstration of exit skills
Individualized study of classical guitar theory, technique and repertoire at the advanced beginning level. The emphasis is on the advanced beginning skills needed for solo performance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 6C, Intermediate Classical Guitar
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 6B or demonstration of exit skills
Individualized study of classical guitar theory, technique and repertoire at the intermediate level. The emphasis is on the development of intermediate skills needed for solo performance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 6D, Advanced Intermediate Classical Guitar
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 6C or demonstration of exit skills
Individualized study of classical guitar theory, technique and repertoire at the advanced intermediate level. The emphasis is on the development of skills needed for solo performance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 8A, Beginning Jazz & Other Popular Piano
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: MUS 9A or demonstration of exit skills
Beginning study and exploration of jazz piano technique in myriad forms through the application of jazz theory, blues, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and other popular styles.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 8B, Intermediate Jazz & Other Popular Piano
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 8A or demonstration of exit skills
An intermediate study of basic jazz, blues, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and other popular piano techniques.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 9A, Beginning Piano
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
Piano studies for beginners including sight reading, elementary theory, beginning ear training, and a historical view of keyboard instruments and their music.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 9B, Intermediate Piano
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 9A or demonstration of exit skills
Piano studies for the intermediate pianist including playing through reading, elementary theory, beginning ear training, and a historical view of keyboard instruments and their music.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 9C, Keyboard Harmony
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: MUS 9B
The development of harmonic keyboard skills through the study and practice of chord structures, progressions, and sight reading techniques.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 10A, Beginning Voice
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: MUS 100 or demonstration of exit skills
Introduction to study of appropriate basic techniques and repertoire for beginning voice. Includes alignment, tone production, breathing, and musical skills in performing vocal music of various periods and styles.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 10B, Advanced Beginning Voice
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 10A or demonstration of exit skills
Study of appropriate techniques and repertoire for advanced beginning voice. Includes alignment, tone production, breathing and musical skills in performing vocal music of various periods and styles.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 10C, Intermediate Voice
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 10B or demonstration of exit skills
Study of appropriate techniques and repertory for intermediate voice. Includes alignment, tone production, breathing and musical skills used to interpret vocal music of various periods and styles.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 10D, Advanced Intermediate Voice
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 10C or demonstration of exit skills
Study of appropriate techniques and repretoire for advanced intermediate voice. Includes alignment, tone production, breathing and musical skills in performing vocal music of various periods and styles.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 11, Guitar Workshop
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: MUS 6A or demonstration of exit skills
Develop the technique, musicality, note reading ability and theoretical knowledge to perform ensemble music for guitar. Ensembles include duos, trios, quartets, or larger ensembles.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 12, Choir
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
The study, rehearsal, and performance of choral literature appropriate for large vocal ensembles, with an emphasis on skills development for performing with an ensemble. Highly recommended for intended music majors, both instrumental and vocal.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 13A, Jazz/Rock Improvisation Workshop
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Prior instrumental experience
Study of a variety of jazz, rock, and blues genres for all instruments. Emphasis on application of basic techniques of improvisation. Students learn to play lead (melodic improvisation) in an ensemble. Culmination is a concert demonstrating repertoire and techniques learned.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 13B, Jazz Arranging & Composition
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: MUS 3A or MUS 8B
Study of a variety of jazz styles with an emphasis on learning the techniques of jazz arranging and composing.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 14, Chorale
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: MUS 12 or prior choir experience
The study, rehearsal, and performance of choral literature appropriate for small vocal ensembles, with an emphasis on skills development for performing with an ensemble. Highly recommended for intended music majors, both instrumental and vocal.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 15, Orchestra
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Prior instrumental experience
An opportunity for string, woodwind, brass and percussion players to rehearse and perform works selected from the standard repertory from the Baroque era through the present.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 17, Woodwind Ensemble
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Prior instrumental experience
Intermediate to advanced woodwind students perform music in the classical and jazz idioms. The class will present a live concert at the conclusion of the semester.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 18, Brass Ensemble
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Prior instrumental experience
Preparation and performance of brass ensemble music of selected styles and historical periods from Baroque to the present day. Course culminates in a public concert.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 19, Piano Ensemble and Repertoire
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: MUS 9B or demonstration of exit skills
Performance of four-hand, two-piano, and accompaniment literature from all stylistic periods. Study of ensemble skills and use of these whenever possible in performances. Monthly public recitals.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 20, String Ensemble
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Prior instrumental experience
An exploration of techniques and ensemble literature appropriate for intermediate and advanced violinists, violists, cellists and string bassists. Concerts scheduled during the semester.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 21, Traditional African Music
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
An introduction to the many styles of African music with emphasis on the function of traditional music and how it is organized as an integral part of everyday activity.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 22B, History of Music in Western Culture: Baroque and Classical Music
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
A survey of musical styles and their social contexts in the 17th and 18th centuries. Topics include the decline of church music, the rise of public concerts and opera, the evolution of the orchestra, symphonies, concertos, suites, and the development of musical instruments.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 22C, History of Music in Western Culture: Romanticism
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: ESL 186 or placement in ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English
A survey of Western art music and literature of the Romantic era (1800 to 1900) and the composers and the cultural and political forces that played a role in the creation of the musical works of that era. Topics include sonatas, chamber music, opera, tone poems, and symphonies.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 23, History of Jazz: Musical Traditions of the African-American
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
A course composed of lectures, discussions, assigned reading and listening designed to explore African-American musical heritage and its relationship to other folk expressions and to Western European Art Music. This heritage includes spirituals, work songs, blues, jazz, gospel and a broad range of popular music.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 24, Music of East Asia
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
A cross-cultural, comparative survey of both historical and recent developments in the music of China, Japan, and Korea, including the relationship of East Asian music to other aspects of East Asian cultures-philosophy, religion, theater, and dance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 25, Music of Latin America and the Caribbean
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
An introductory survey of the musical traditions of Latin America, the Caribbean and Latin music in the United States. This course will study music as a form of communication, and as a social and cultural force in the Americas.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 26, Music in American Culture
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
A survey of the music of America's diverse populations such as Native American, Anglo-American, African American, Cajun, Creole, Hawaiian and other styles and genres such as country, Tex-Mex, Klezmer and polka.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 27A, Music Appreciation
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
A survey of Western art music from the Middle Ages to the present, examined within cultural, social, and political contexts. Topics include musical elements, forms, and stylistic features of each historical period, as well as the individual characteristics of its representative composers.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 27B, Survey of Opera and Musical Theater
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Detailed study of opera and musical theater within historical, cultural, political, and social contexts. During the fall semester, the course will focus on upcoming operas performed by the San Francisco Opera.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 27A is not a prerequisite for MUS 27B.
MUS 29, Electronic Music I
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
A practical study of the historical and technical aspects of electronic music, including compositional techniques of hardware and software synthesis, sampling, MIDI sequencing, audio processing, and multi-track audio recording.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 30, Electronic Music II
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 29
Explores intermediate/advanced concepts in electronic music composition and performance. MUS 30 expands on the foundational electronic music techniques from MUS 29, giving students access to multiple ways of making electronic music that will stand the test of time.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 46, Stage Band
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Prior instrumental experience
Study, rehearsal, and public performance of music arranged for large ensembles in a variety of jazz and popular styles, with an emphasis on the skills needed to perform within an ensemble. All instruments are welcome. Different literature will be studied each semester.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 47, Pep Band
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
ADVISE: Prior instrumental experience
Rehearsal band for music of historical styles such as marches, polkas, and Dixieland, as well as current dance music. Learn to play in a large ensemble with rhythm section, brass, and winds. Performances at various school sports and other events.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7P1, Beginning Percussion
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
A practical introduction to percussion performance, students learn to play the instruments in the four families of percussion: Orchestral, Auxiliary, Latin, and Modern.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly MUS 7P
MUS 7P2, Advanced Beginning Percussion
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 7P1 or demonstration of exit skills
A practical introduction to Advanced Beginning Percussion and performance, where students learn to play the instruments in the four families of percussion: Orchestral, Auxiliary, Latin, and Modern.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7P3, Intermediate Percussion
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 7P2 or demonstration of exit skills
A practical introduction to percussion, performance, students learn to play the instruments in the five families of percussion: Orchestral, Auxiliary, Latin, Modern, and World.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7P4, Advanced Intermediate Percussion
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 7P3 or demonstration of exit skills
A practical introduction to percussion, performance, students learn to play the instruments in the four families of percussion: Orchestral, Auxiliary, Latin, World,and Modern.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7V1, Beginning Violin
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
This course is an introduction to the violin, and individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire to master a beginning level of music on the instrument. The emphasis on the development of beginning skills needed for solo performance. Audition for placement within the class.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7V2, Advanced Beginning Violin
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 7V1 or demonstration of MUS 7V1 exit skills
This course is a continuation of the study of violin, and individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire to master an advanced beginning level of music on the instrument. The emphasis is on the development of advanced beginning skills needed for solo violin performance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7V3, Intermediate Violin
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 7V2 or demonstration of MUS 7V2 exit skills
This course is a continuation of the study of violin, and individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire to master an intermediate level of music on the instrument. The emphasis is on the development of intermediate skills needed for solo violin performance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7V4, Advanced Intermediate Violin
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 7V3 or demonstration of MUS 7V3 exit skills
Individualized study of violin theory, technique and repertoire at the advanced intermediate level. The emphasis is on the development of skills needed for solo performance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7W1, Beginning Woodwind
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
This course is an introduction to a specific woodwind instrument, and individualized study of appropriate techniques and repertoire for that instrument. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7W2, Advanced Beginning Woodwind
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 7W1 or demonstration of MUS 7W1 exit skills
Individualized study of theory, technique and repertoire on the woodwinds: flute, saxophone, clarinet at the advanced beginning level. The emphasis is on the advanced beginning skills needed for solo performance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7W3, Intermediate Woodwind
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 7W2 or demonstration of MUS 7W2 exit skills
Individualized study of woodwind theory, technique and repertoire at the intermediate level. The emphasis is on the development of intermediate skills needed for solo performance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 7W4, Advanced Intermediate Woodwind
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
PREREQ: MUS 7W3 or demonstration of MUS 7W3 exit skills
Individualized study of woodwind theory, technique and repertoire at the advanced intermediate level. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
MUS 100, Music Fundamentals
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
An introduction to music notation and theory, including staff notation, rhythmic notation, intervals, scales, chord construction, sight reading, and ear training.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly MUS 4
MUS 128, Survey of Contemporary and Electronic Music
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available
The study of electronic music and its 20th-century acoustic counterparts through analysis of composers, styles, techniques, recordings, and technological developments.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 30, Introduction to Theatre
Lec-52.5
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. Different periods, styles, and genres will be surveyed.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 31, Survey of Classical Drama
Lec-52.5
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Readings and analysis of the plays that form the historical foundation of modem European and American drama. Lectures, reading and discussion of plays from ancient Greece through Shakespeare to the 19th century.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 32, Survey of Modern Drama
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Readings and analysis of plays that illustrate the major types of drama written for the modern stage. Lectures, reading and discussion of play scripts dating from the advent of 19th Century realism, through the writing of contemporary authors.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 33, Survey of the Art of Comedy
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Historical analysis of Comedy in its many forms, its performances, and literature presented on stage resulting in laughter. Lectures, readings, viewings and discussions of comedic performances and literature tracing its development from the mimes of ancient Greece through Shakespeare, and commedia dell'arte, to stage comedy of present day.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 60, Stagecraft
Lec-35 Lab-70 P/NP Available
Introduction and practical experience in stage scenery construction, stage properties selection, lighting execution, sound design, scenic painting techniques, and stage management through class lab work and participation in departmental productions
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 61, Technical Theatre Production
P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Theatre Arts Department
On campus College work experience in technical theatre production, house management and stage management subject to approval and under supervision of a Theatre Arts Department Instructor. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.
UC/CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 62, Introduction to Stage Design
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Introduction to the basic techniques used in stage design for live performance with emphasis on the art of scenic design through drafting techniques, model making, ground plans, as well as script analysis for the practical application of these skills.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 63, Introduction to Lighting Design
Lec-52.5 Lab-52.5 P/NP Available
Introduction to the basic techniques used in lighting design for live performance with emphasis on the art of lighting design, script analysis, lighting equipment needs, safety and uses, drafting techniques as well as color theory for the practical application of these concepts.
UC/CSU
Units: 4
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 80, Introduction to Costume Design
Lec-35 Lab-70 P/NP Available
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Introduction to the process and materials for designing and fabricating costumes for theatrical productions.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly TH A 70
TH A 81, Introduction to Stage Makeup and Wig Design
Lec-35 Lab-70 P/NP Available
Introduction to the materials and techniques of wig and makeup design for stage, film, TV, and photography. Traditional and contemporary techniques of makeup application in both classroom and production environments.
CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 107A, Introduction to Directing for the Theatre
Lec-52.5
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Introductory-level examination of the function of a stage director and the techniques of stage direction with application through practical experiences focusing on scene work.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 107B, Intermediate Directing for the Theatre
Lec-52.5
PREREQ: TH A 107A
Intermediate-level examination of the function of a stage director and the techniques of stage direction with application through practical experiences focusing on one-act plays.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 107C, Advanced Directing for the Theatre
Lec-52.5
PREREQ: TH A 107B
Advanced-level examination of the function of a stage director and the techniques of stage direction with application through practical experiences focusing on a full-length play.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 150A, Beginning Acting Fundamentals
Lec-52.5
Beginning level examination, practice and execution of the fundamentals of acting. Staging techniques, improvisation, theatre games, stage movement, and acting terminology. Classroom preparation and presentation of monologues and ensemble work.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly TH A 150
TH A 150B, Intermediate Acting Fundamentals
Lec-52.5
PREREQ: TH A 150A
Intermediate level examination, practice and execution of the fundamentals of acting. The focus on using staging techniques, improvisation, theatre games, stage movement, and applying acting terminology. Classroom preparation and presentation of monologues and ensemble work.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 150C, Advanced Acting Fundamentals
Lec-52.5 field trips
PREREQ: TH A 150B
Advanced-level study, practice, and execution of the fundamentals of acting. The focus is on mastering staging techniques, improvisation, theatre games, stage movement, and acting terminology. Classroom preparation and presentation of monologues and ensemble work at an advanced level.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 152C, Performance Projects: Contemporary Plays
Lec-52.5 field trips
ADVISE: TH A 30
Development of contemporary plays that will be performed in a studio setting. Investigation of the development of performance skills as they relate to the audience and to the specific studio space.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 153A, Beginning Improvisation
Lec-52.5
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
Beginning-level instruction in the acting skill of creating original material by performers for presentation through techniques of improvisation and scenario. Beginning-level actor-generated narrative and play script development in an ensemble setting.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly TH A 153
TH A 153B, Intermediate Improvisation
Lec-52.5
PREREQ: TH A 153A
Intermediate-level instruction in the acting skill of creating characters through original and spontaneous material developed by performers for presentation through techniques of improvisation and scenario. Focus on actor's improvised communication and character relationships.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 153C, Advanced Improvisation
Lec-52.5
PREREQ: TH A 153B
Advanced-level instruction in the acting skill of creating characters through original and spontaneous material developed by performers for presentation through techniques of improvisation and scenario. Focus on spontaneous group presentations with character interaction and given circumstances, in the long-form improvisation structure.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 154A, Beginning Acting for the Camera
Lec-43.8 Lab-26.3
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Beginning-level development of performance skills for video, film and electronic media applications with emphasis on identifying and defining an on-camera persona in a production context.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 154B, Intermediate Acting for the Camera
Lec-43.8 Lab-26.3
PREREQ: TH A 154A
Intermediate-level development of performance skills for video, film and electronic media applications with emphasis on dramatic characterization in a production context utilizing text to performance techniques.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 154C, Advanced Acting for the Camera
Lec-43.8 Lab-26.3
PREREQ: TH A 154B
Advanced-level development of performing skills for video, film and electronic media applications with emphasis on application of practical skills to transition to a professional environment.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 160A, Beginning Vocal Production and Audition
Lec-52.5
ADVISE: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Beginning instruction in the study of the anatomy of the vocal mechanism. Practice of voice and articulation with an emphasis on Standard American English for the stage to develop the actor's process in preparation for performance and audition, selection of materials, and presentation of self in various audition settings.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Formerly TH A 160
TH A 160B, Intermediate Vocal Production and Audition
Lec-52.5
PREREQ.: TH A 160A
Intermediate instruction in the study of the anatomy of the vocal mechanism. Practice transcription of sounds into International Phonetics for voice and articulation with an emphasis on Standard American English for the stage, and to develop the actor's process in preparation for performance and selection of materials for various audition settings.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 160C, Advanced-Intermediate Vocal Production and Audition
Lec-52.5
PREREQ.: TH A 160B
Advance-Intermediate instruction in the study of the anatomy of the vocal mechanism. Practice of voice and articulation in preparation of classical and contemporary auditions. Focused auditioning exercises for the stage to develop the actor's process in preparation for performance and audition and selection of materials in various audition settings.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 160D, Advanced Vocal Production and Audition
Lec-52.5
PREREQ.: TH A 160C
Advanced instruction in the study of the anatomy of the vocal mechanism. Practice of voice and articulation with an emphasis on dialects for the stage to develop the actor's process in preparation for performance and audition, selection of materials, and presentation of self in various audition settings.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 170A, Beginning Shakespeare for Actors
Lec-52.5
ADVISE: TH A 150A and (ESL 188 or readiness for college- level English
Beginning instruction in the use of text techniques interpreting poetic imagery and vocal exercises for the actor used in the performance of Shakespearean verse and prose. The class will develop the student's approach to address analytic skills, historical research, vocal skills and interpretive skills to perform William Shakespeare's canon.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 170B, Intermediate Shakespeare for Actors
Lec-52.5
PREREQ.: TH A 170A
Intermediate instruction in the use of text techniques interpreting poetic imagery and exercises for the actor to use in the performance of Shakespearean verse and prose. Focusing the actor's voice and developing the use of Standard American Speech in order to perform William Shakespeare's canon for an American audience.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 170C, Advanced Intermediate Shakespeare for Actors
Lec-52.5
PREREQ.: TH A 170B
Advanced intermediate instruction of text techniques of interpreting poetic imagery, vocal exercises for the actor to use in the performance of Shakespearean verse and prose applied to scene work. The class will develop the student's approach to address character development from William Shakespeare's "Comic" or "Romance" plays.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 170D, Advanced Shakespeare for Actors
Lec-52.5
PREREQ.: TH A 170C
Advanced instruction of text techniques of interpreting poetic imagery, vocal exercises for the actor to use in the performance of Shakespearean verse and prose applied to scene work. The class will develop the student's approach to address character development from William Shakespeare's "Tragic" or "Historic" plays.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
TH A 201A, Ensemble Role Comedy - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
Lab-35 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Theater Arts Department
Ensemble-level performance preparation and training through participation in a comedic play presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform an ensemble role in a production in the comedy genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview by the Theater Arts Department.
TH A 201B, Supporting Role Comedy - Play Rehearsal Presentation
Lab-70 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Theater Arts Department
Supporting-level performance preparation and training through participation in a comedy presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a supporting role in a production in the comedy genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview with the Theater Arts Department
TH A 201C, Principal Role Comedy - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
Lab-105 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Theater Arts Department
Principal performance preparation and training through participation in a comedy presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a principal role in a production in the comedy genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview by the Theater Arts Department.
TH A 202A, Ensemble Role Drama - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
Lab-35 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Theater Arts Department
Ensemble-level performance preparation and training through participation in a drama presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform an ensemble role in a production in the drama genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview by the Theater Arts Department.
TH A 202B, Supporting Role Drama - Play Rehearsal Presentation
Lab-70 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of Theater Arts Department
Supporting-level performance preparation and training through participation in a drama presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a supporting role in a production in the drama genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview with the Theater Arts Department
TH A 202C, Principal Role Drama - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
Lab-105 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of Theater Arts Department
Principal performance preparation and training through participation in a drama presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a principal role in a production in the drama genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview by the Theater Arts Department.
TH A 203A, Ensemble Role Classical - Play Rehearsal Presentation
Lab-35 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Theater Arts Department
Ensemble-level performance preparation and training through participation in a classical play presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform an ensemble role in a production in the classical genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview by the Theater Arts Department.
TH A 203B, Supporting Role Classic - Play Rehearsal Presentation
Lab-70 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Theater Arts Department
Supporting-level performance preparation and training through participation in a classical play presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a supporting role in a production in the classical genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview with the Theater Arts Department
TH A 203C, Principal Role Classic - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
Lab-105 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Limitation on enrollment — by audition/interview
Principal performance preparation and training through participation in a classical presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a principal role in a production in the classical genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview by the Theater Arts Department.
TH A 204A, Ensemble Role Tragedy - Play Rehearsal Presentation
Lab-35 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Theater Arts Department
Ensemble-level performance preparation and training through participation in a tragic play presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform an ensemble role in a production in the drama genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 1
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview by the Theater Arts Department.
TH A 204B, Supporting Role Tragedy - Play Rehearsal Presentation
Lab-70 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Theater Arts Department
Supporting-level performance preparation and training through participation in a tragedy presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a supporting role in a production in the tragedy genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 2
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview with the Theater Arts Department
TH A 204C, Principal Role Tragedy - Play Rehearsal and Presentation
Lab-105 P/NP Available
PREREQ: Approval of the Theater Arts Department
Principal performance preparation and training through participation in a tragedy presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a principal role in a production in the tragedy genre in order to receive credit.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Enrollment by audition and interview by the Theater Arts Department.