Pre-enrollment auditions are required for Theatre Arts production classes (Th Art 50, 52 and 54). Theatre Arts majors enroll in Theatre Arts 5. Some sections may require attendance of theatre productions for which students must purchase tickets.
TH ART 2, INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None.
This course surveys the various elements of the theatre, providing a basis for evaluating productions.
Theatre Arts majors enroll in Theatre Arts 5.
2869 9:30a-10:50a TTh AIR 14 Harrop A M
Above section 2869 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
4583 6:30p-9:35p Th AIR 14 Jones J L
Above section 4583 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 5, HISTORY OF WORLD THEATRE 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course covers the history of theatre and dramatic literature with emphasis on the relationship of the theatre to cultural development.
2870 9:30a-10:50a MW AET 235 Adair-Lynch T A
Above section 2870 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2871 12:45p-2:05p TTh AET 207 Harrop A M
Above section 2871 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
TH ART 10A, VOICE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE STAGE (3,3) 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
The technical study of stage speech designed to develop the skills for performing classic and modern dramatic literature is stressed in this course. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
2872 8:00a-9:20a TTh AIR 160 Dunn K S
Above section 2872 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
4584 6:45p-9:50p W AIR 160 Robbins C R
Above section 4584 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 10B, ADVANCED VOICE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE STAGE (3,3) 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 10A.
This course covers more advanced study of stage speech designed to help develop the skills for performing classes and modern dramatic literature. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
2873 9:30a-10:50a TTh AIR 160 Dunn K S
Above section 2873 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 15A, STAGE MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR (1,1) 1 UNIT
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
This course develops the student’s awareness of the body as an instrument of communication in stage acting.
2874 9:30a-10:50a MW AIR 160 Sawoski P
Above section 2874 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 15B, ADVANCED STAGE MOVEMENT, (1,1) 1 UNIT
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course provides advanced training in awareness and development of the body for creation and communication in theatre. Emphasis will be made on creating awareness and training in ethnic drama, character dancing and movement forms by the use of Flamenco techniques.
4585 5:20p-6:40p MW AIR 160 Sawoski P
5:20p-6:40p MW AIR 160 Reed C G
Above section 4585 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 18A, TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 1 UNIT
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is intended for students interested in special study topics in technical theatre, either in the theatre laboratory (shops) or on actual theatre department productions. Students work in various assignments on the production crews. (Students may work as design assistants, crew heads, master technicians, and crew in the areas of scenery, properties, costumes, lights, sound, make-up, and special effects.)
2875 Arrange-3 Hours AIR 117 Forsyth D A
Above section 2875 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport. The first class meeting will be on Monday, Aug 30, 11am or 6pm.
TH ART 18B, TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 2 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is intended for students interested in special study topics in technical theatre, either in the theatre laboratory (shops) or on actual theatre department productions. Students work in various assignments on the production crews. (Students may work as design assistants, crew heads, master technicians, and crew in the areas of scenery, properties, costumes, lights, sound, make-up, and special effects.)
2876 Arrange-6 Hours AIR 117 Forsyth D A
Above section 2876 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport. The first class meeting will be on Monday, Aug 30 at 11am or 6pm.
TH ART 18C, TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is intended for students interested in special study topics in technical theatre, either in the theatre laboratory (shops) or on actual theatre department productions. Students work in various assignments on the production crews. (Students may work as design assistants, crew heads, master technicians, and crew in the areas of scenery, properties, costumes, lights, sound, make-up, and special effects.)
2877 Arrange-9 Hours AIR 117 Forsyth D A
Above section 2877 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport. The first class meeting will be on Monday, Aug 30, at 11am or 6pm.
TH ART 20, STAGECRAFT (3,3,3) 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course covers the construction, painting, and running of stage scenery, properties, and effects. It includes the use of construction tools and shop procedures, and an introduction to scenic design and technical direction. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
2878 2:15p-4:40p TTh AIR 117 Forsyth D A
Above section 2878 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 22, STAGE LIGHTING (3,3) 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of modern stage lighting. The properties and control of light are covered, including electricity, color, instrumentation, and design. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
2879 9:30a-10:50a TTh AIR 117 Staff
Above section 2879 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 26, INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COSTUMING 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Costume construction theory and practice are covered in this course. It includes a survey of the history of costuming. Students are assigned to working production crews. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
2880 12:45p-2:50p MW AIR 13 Staff
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 2880 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 28A, BEGINNING STAGE MAKE-UP (1,1) 1 UNIT
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is a study and practice of specific techniques in the art of stage make-up with emphasis on developing knowledge and skill in its design and practical application. This course is recommended for students in acting and in Theatre Arts department productions. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
2881 11:15a-12:35p MW AIR 12 Adair-Lynch T A
Above section 2881 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 38A, BEGINNING STAGE DIRECTION 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 41.
Basic techniques of play analysis and stage directorial techniques are explored in this course.
2882 8:00a-11:05a F AIR 160 Harrop A M
Arrange-3 Hours
Above section 2882 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 41, ACTING I (3,3,3,3) 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of acting through exercises, scene performance, and play analysis.
2883 8:00a-9:20a TTh AIR 11 Staff
Above section 2883 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
2884 9:30a-10:50a MW AIR 11 Staff
Above section 2884 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
2885 11:15a-12:35p MW AIR 160 Staff
Above section 2885 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
2886 12:45p-2:05p TTh AIR 11 Staff
Above section 2886 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
2887 2:15p-3:35p MW AIR 160 Adair-Lynch T A
Above section 2887 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
NEW 3063 12:45p-2:05p MW AIR 11 Jones J L
Above section 3063 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
4586 5:15p-6:35p TTh AIR 160 Adair-Lynch T A
Above section 4586 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
4587 6:30p-9:35p T AIR 11 Staff
Above section 4587 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
4588 6:45p-9:50p M AIR 160 Staff
Above section 4588 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 42, ACTING II (3,3,3,3) 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Theatre Arts 41.
This course is designed for theatre arts majors and stresses acting technique, character building, scene performance, and scene analysis from selected plays from Modern Realism.
2889 11:15a-2:20p F AIR 160 Harrop A M
Above section 2889 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
2890 12:45p-2:05p MW AIR 160 Adair-Lynch T A
Above section 2890 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
2891 12:45p-2:05p TTh AIR 160 Sawoski P
Above section 2891 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 43, ACTING, HISTORICAL STYLES – EARLY (3,3) 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Pre-enrollment audition.
This course contains development of acting skills and explores several non-Realistic acting styles through performance of prepared scenes and culminating in a final public performance. Styles covered in class may include Greek (tragedy and comedy), Roman comedy, Medieval, Shakespearean (tragedy and comedy), and Comedy of Manners. Attendance of theatre productions for which students must purchase tickets is required. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
4589 6:45p-9:50p TTh AIR 160 Adair-Lynch T A
Above section 4589 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport.
TH ART 45, MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP (3,3) 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Pre-enrollment auditions required.
Theories, techniques and practices of musical theatre performance are explored in this course.
Theatre Arts 45 is the same course as Music 45. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
2893 12:45p-5:20p MW M CONHALL Sawoski P
Arrange-3 Hours M CONHALL Sawoski P
Above section 2893 has a mandatory audition which is required prior to enrollment on the first class meeting. Information: (310) 434-4393 or www.smc.edu/theatre
TH ART 50, ADVANCED PRODUCTION – FULL PLAY (3,3,3,3) 3 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Pre-enrollment auditions required.
This course includes rehearsals and performance of a full-length production. Emphasis is upon cooperative blending of all theatre activities into a finished public performance. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
4590 6:45p-9:50p MTWTh AIR 117 Harrop A M
Above section 4590 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport. Audition required prior to enrollment – Monday, August 30th in AIR 117 at 6:30p. Callbacks – Tuesday, August 31st in AIR 117 at 6:30p.
TH ART 51, STAGE MAKE-UP WORKSHOP (.5,.5,.5,.5) 0.5 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is a study of the art and practical application of stage make-up for those performing in Theatre Arts Department productions.
2894 Arrange-1 Hour AIR 117 Adair-Lynch T A
Above section 2894 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport. Concurrent enrollment in Theater Arts 50 or 52 required.
2895 Arrange-1 Hour AIR 117 Adair-Lynch T A
Above section 2895 meets for 12 weeks, Sept 13 to Dec 03, at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport. Concurrent enrollment in Theater Arts 50 or 52 required.
TH ART 52, ADVANCED PRODUCTION – MUSICAL THEATRE (5,5,5,5) 5 UNITS
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Pre-enrollment auditions required.
This course includes rehearsals and performances of the department’s musical theatre production. Dance laboratory is included. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
4591 6:45p-9:50p MTWThF AIR 117 Jones J L
Above section 4591 meets at the Airport Campus, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica Airport. Audition required prior to enrollment – Monday, September 13th in AIR 160 at 6:30p. Callbacks – Tuesday, September 14th in AIR 160 at 6:30p.