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.
Selected courses are repeatable. However, the number of total enrollments may be limited to four within a grouping of similar courses. Please see a counselor for details.
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.
1688 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh TH ART 102 Fontana D T
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.
4142 6:30p-9:40p MW TH ART 101 Dunn K S
Above section 4142 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12.
TH ART 18A, Technical Theatre Production Workshop (1,1,1,1) 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.)
1689 Arrange-6.5 Hours TH ART MAIN STG Forsyth D A
Above section 1689 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14. Above section 1689 will hold introductory meetings at 11:00 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m. on Mon June 22. Students should plan to attend one of these meetings.
TH ART 18B, Technical Theatre Production Workshop (2,2,2,2) 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.)
1690 Arrange-13 Hours TH ART MAIN STG Forsyth D A
Above section 1690 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14. Above section 1690 will hold introductory meetings at 11:00 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m. on Mon June 22. Students should plan to attend one of these meetings.
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.
1691 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh TH ART 102 Wong A J
1692 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh TH ART 101 Campbell D A
4143 6:30p-9:40p TTh TH ART 102 Schwartz D N
Above section 4143 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13.
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.
1693 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh TH ART 101 Wong A J
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.
1694 Arrange-1.5 Hours TH ART 101 Jones J L
TH ART 53, Production for the Younger Audience 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Pre-enrollment audition required. Co-enrollment in Theatre Arts 51 is required.
This course includes rehearsals and performances of a theatrical production geared towards the younger viewing audience base. It explores acting skills through the application and development of progressive performance techniques. Emphasis is placed on cooperative blending of all theatre activities into a finished public performance. Students will rehearse and prepare material and learn about the processes of performing for live theatre. Attendance of theatre productions for which students must purchase tickets is required. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
TH ART 53 is the same as MUSIC 46. Students may earn credit for one but not both.
4144 6:30p-8:45p MTWThF TH ART STUDIO Harrop A M
Arrange-6 Hours Fritzen G L
Above section 4144 will hold auditions Apr 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Studio Stage. For more information see www.smc.edu/theatre/auditions.htm.
TH ART 54, Advanced Production – Summer Theatre (6,6) 6 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Pre-enrollment auditions required.
This course includes rehearsals and performances of the department’s summer theatre productions including related production activities. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
4145 6:30p-9:35p MTWThF TH ART MAIN STG Jones J L
Arrange-19 Hours TH ART STUDIO Staff
6:30p-9:35p MTWThF TH ART MAIN STG Staff
Above section 4145 will have auditions May 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Studio Stage. For more information see www.smc.edu/theatre/auditions.htm.
TH ART 88A, Independent Studies in Theatre Arts 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1695 Arrange-3 Hours Sawoski P
TH ART 88B, Independent Studies in Theater Arts 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1697 Arrange-6 Hours Sawoski P