Theatre Arts

Pre-enrollment auditions are required for Theatre Arts production classes (Th Art 43, 44, 45, 50, 52 and 54). Theatre Arts majors enroll in Theatre Arts 5. Most sections 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.

3139   9:30a-10:50a TTh   TH ART 102   Harrop A M

3140   12:45p-2:05p TTh   TH ART 102   Jones J L

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.

3141   9:30a-10:50a MW   TH ART 102   Adair-Lynch T A

4562   7:00p-10:05p Th   TH ART 102   Jones J L

TH ART 7, Modern Drama   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) or 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: English 1.

This course consists of some of the great works of 20th Century drama.

Theatre Arts 7 is the same course as English 55. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.

NEW 4579    6:45p-9:50p T    LA 200    DiNiro D A

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.

3142   12:45p-2:05p MW   TH ART 101   Dunn K S

4563   7:00p-10:05p W   TH ART 101   Robbins C R

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.

4564   7:00p-10:05p M   TH ART 101   Dunn K S

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.

3143   11:15a-12:35p MW   TH ART 101   Sawoski P

NEW 3272    3:15p-4:35p TTh    None    Mizzone V

Above section 3272 is part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets February 12, 2008 - June 12, 2008 at Culver City High School, 4401 Elenda Street, Culver City, 90230.

TH ART 15B, Advanced Stage Movement for the Actor, (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.

4565   5:30p-6:50p MW   TH ART 101   Sawoski P

   5:30p-6:50p MW   TH ART 101   Reed C G

TH ART 18A, Technical Theatre Production Workshop 1 unit (1,1,1,1)

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.)

3144   Arrange-3 Hours    TH ART MAIN STG   Forsyth D A

Introductory meetings at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Feb. 12th. Students should plan to attend one of these meetings. Download and complete form at: http://homepage.smc.edu/forsyth_douglas.

TH ART 18B, Technical Theatre Production Workshop 2 units (2,2,2,2)

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.)

3145   Arrange-6 Hours    TH ART MAIN STG   Forsyth D A

Introductory meetings at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Feb. 12th. Students should plan to attend one of these meetings. Download and complete form at: http://homepage.smc.edu/forsyth_douglas.

TH ART 18C, Technical Theatre Production Workshop 3 units (3,3,3,3)

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.)

3146   Arrange-9 Hours    TH ART MAIN STG   Forsyth D A

Introductory meetings at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Feb. 12th. Students should plan to attend one of these meetings. Download and complete form at: http://homepage.smc.edu/forsyth_douglas.

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.

3147   2:15p-4:40p TTh   TH ART 102   Forsyth D A

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.

3148   9:30a-10:50a TTh   TH ART STUDIO   Georges W J

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.

3149   12:45p-2:50p MW   TH ART 139   Winters J

   Arrange-2 Hours        

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.

3150   11:15a-12:35p MW   TH ART 102   Adair-Lynch T A

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.

3151   11:15a-2:20p F   TH ART 102   Adair-Lynch T A

   Arrange-3 Hours        

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.

3152   8:00a-9:20a TTh   TH ART 102   Kanal N

3153   9:30a-10:50a MW   TH ART 101   Wong A J

3154   9:30a-10:50a TTh   TH ART 101   Jones J L

3155   10:00a-1:00p Sat   TH ART 101   Martin A F

3156   2:15p-3:35p MW   TH ART 101   Martin A F

NEW 3262    3:00p-4:30p MW    None    Wong A

Above section 3262 is part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets February 25, 2008 - May 28, 2008 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St, Carson, 90745.

4566   7:00p-10:05p M   TH ART 102   Gage P T

4567   7:00p-10:05p T   TH ART 101   Jones J L

4568   7:00p-10:05p Th   TH ART 101   Campbell D A

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.

3157   12:45p-2:05p MW   TH ART 102   Martin A F

3158   12:45p-2:05p TTh   TH ART 101   Harrop A M

NEW 3270    1:00p-2:20p MW    None    Mizzone V

Above section 3270 is part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets February 20, 2008 - June 18, 2008 at City Honors High School, 115 W. Kelso St., Inglewood, 90301.

4569   7:00p-10:05p W   TH ART 102   Wong A J

TH ART 44, Acting, Historical Styles – Late    3 units

Transfer: *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 finial public performance. Styles covered may include Commedia del’arte, Farce, Melodrama, Ibsen, Chekhov, Brecht, Theatre of the Absurd (Beckett, Pinter, Ionesco, Genet, Stoppard, Shepard.) Attendance of theatre productions for which students must purchase tickets is required. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.

3159   2:15p-5:20p TTh   TH ART 101   Harrop A M

Auditions will be held at the first class meeting, Feb. 12th. For more information go to www.smc.edu/theatre/auditions.htm.

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.

3160   12:45p-5:20p MW   TH ART STUDIO   Adair-Lynch T A

   Arrange-3 Hours    TH ART STUDIO   Adair-Lynch T A

Auditions will be held at the first class meeting, Feb. 11th. For more information go to www.smc.edu/theatre/auditions.htm.

TH ART 46, Comedy Acting Workshop (3,3)    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Advisory: Theatre Arts 41.

This course explores comedic acting skills through the application and development of progressive comedy techniques. Through acquired knowledge of the genre and analysis of plays, this course fosters the development of acting techniques for theatrical venues. Students will rehearse and prepare material and learn about the processes of comedy acting for the live theatre. Attendance of theatre productions for which students must purchase tickets is required.

4570   7:00p-10:05p T   TH ART 102   Adair-Lynch T A

TH ART 51, Stage Make-Up Workshop (.5,.5,.5,.5)    0.5 unit

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Concurrent Enrollment in Theatre Arts 50 or 52.

This course is a study of the art and practical application of stage make-up for those performing in Theatre Arts Department productions.

3161   Arrange-1 Hour    TH ART 102   Harrop A M

Above section 3161 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04.

3162   Arrange-1 Hour    TH ART 102   Sawoski P

Above section 3162 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06.

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.

4571   7:00p-10:05p MTWThF   TH ART MAIN STG   Harrop A M

   Arrange-10 Hours    TH ART STUDIO   Harrop A M

Above section 4571 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04. Auditions will be held Dec. 3, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Studio Stage. Get more information at: www.smc.edu/theatre/auditions.htm.

4572   7:00p-10:05p MTWThF   TH ART MAIN STG   Sawoski P

   Arrange-10 Hours        

Above section 4572 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06. Auditions will be held Feb 19th at 6:30 pm in the Studio Stage. Get more information at: www.smc.edu/theatre/auditions.htm.
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TH ART 55, Advanced Production-Small Theatre Venue 3 units (3,3)

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisites: Pre-enrollment audition required.

This course involves rehearsals and performances of a theatrical production designed for a smaller venue. Such a production includes, but is not limited to any of the following: non-traditional themes, newer or lesser-known playwrights, student or faculty-written works, multi-cultural works and multiple theatrical genres. The course applies advanced acting skills in the selected genre to the development and performance of a production. Emphasis is placed on cooperative blending of all theatre activities into a finished public performance. Students rehearse and learn about the processes of performing for the live theatre. Attendance of theatre productions for which students must purchase tickets is required.

3163   2:15p-3:35p TTh   TH ART STUDIO   Jones J L

   5:30p-6:50p TTh   TH ART STUDIO   Jones J L

   11:15a-2:20p F   TH ART STUDIO   Dossett G H

Above section 3163 meets for 10 weeks, Feb 12 to Apr 18. Above section 3163 is part of a Learning Community. This requiires co-enrollment in Engl 60, section #1991. You must enroll in both sections. For more information about this class, please go to http://homepage.smc.edu/jones_janie.

4573   7:00p-10:05p TWThF   TH ART STUDIO   Gage P T

Above section 4573 meets for 11 weeks, Feb 19 to May 02. Auditions will be held Feb. 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the Studio Stage. Get more information at: www.smc.edu/theatre/auditions.htm.

TH ART 88A, Independent Studies in Theatre Arts    1 unit

Transfer: CSU

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

3164   Arrange-1 Hour        Sawoski P

TH ART 88B, Independent Studies in Theater Arts    2 units

Transfer: CSU

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

3165   Arrange-2 Hours        Sawoski P

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