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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
THEATRE ARTS<br />
THEATRE ARTS<br />
Theatre Arts is the essence of the humanities in that it is<br />
the only art form that incorporates all the other fine arts<br />
into its final product. Our primary goal is to educate the<br />
whole person, to emphasize comprehensive education.<br />
Everyone should experience the dynamics of theatre,<br />
and our ensemble technique teaches cooperation,<br />
teamwork, and communication. The skills learned in<br />
producing theatre are necessary in every occupational<br />
arena.<br />
Career Opportunities<br />
Actor/Actress<br />
Choreographer<br />
Costumer<br />
Makeup Artist<br />
Publicist<br />
Scene Designer<br />
Screenwriter<br />
Sound Technician<br />
Stage Director<br />
Teacher<br />
Faculty<br />
Full Time<br />
Ed Heaberlin<br />
John Rude<br />
Theresa Mirci-Smith - Emeritus<br />
Degrees and Certificates Awarded<br />
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts<br />
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts<br />
Associate Degree<br />
No associate degree offered with a major in Theatre<br />
Arts. Theatre Arts courses may be used to fulfill<br />
requirements for an Associate in Arts degree with a<br />
major in Fine Arts. See Fine Arts for degree requirements<br />
for this major. Courses may also be used to<br />
fulfill requirements for an Associate in Arts degree with a<br />
major in Liberal Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree<br />
requirements for this major. TA 138 (Cooperative<br />
Education) may be used as Elective credits, but may not<br />
be used to fulfill major requirements.<br />
Transfer<br />
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are<br />
some schools that have programs that might interest<br />
you. For the most up-to-date information on these<br />
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop<br />
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an<br />
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.<br />
• California State University, San Bernardino<br />
Theatre Arts major<br />
• University of California, Riverside<br />
Theatre Arts major<br />
THEATRE ARTS COURSES<br />
TA 101 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No<br />
prerequisite)<br />
An introductory course of the history, the performers,<br />
the purpose, and the perspective of theatre. Students<br />
will be introduced to the basic forms of theatre and<br />
disciplines involved in producing a play. Emphasis is on<br />
defining and experiencing the role of theatre in society.<br />
TA 102 HISTORY OF THEATRE<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC. (No<br />
prerequisite)<br />
A survey course designed to introduce the student to a<br />
history of the world’s theatrical experiences from<br />
primitive times to the present. An examination of the<br />
physical theatre and methods of staging drama from the<br />
days of the caveman to theatre of the avant-garde.<br />
TA 104 ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No<br />
prerequisite)<br />
A course designed for the student to learn to interpret<br />
literature for an audience. Students will learn and be<br />
evaluated on: doing performance analyses, developing<br />
relevant introductions, communicating a relevant theme,<br />
executing proper character placement and focus, using<br />
effective vocal skills, using effective physical<br />
involvement. Students will demonstrate proficiency in<br />
the above through solo and ensemble class<br />
presentations.<br />
TA 106 BEGINNING ACTING<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No<br />
prerequisite)<br />
This course is designed to exercise the separate parts<br />
of the composite art of acting which include thought,<br />
emotion, and specific movement and vocal techniques.<br />
Emphasis is placed on pantomime and exercises<br />
culminating in scene work. The ultimate goal is to<br />
develop a firm foundation in basic acting techniques.<br />
TA 107 INTERMEDIATE ACTING<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No<br />
prerequisite.)<br />
This course provides the student an opportunity to<br />
enhance acting skills, and to develop and intensify<br />
dramatic ability by advancing the understanding of skills<br />
presented in Beginning Acting. The student will be<br />
introduced to the process of analyzing character through<br />
lecture, demonstration, exercises, and the rehearsal and<br />
presentation of scenes from published texts.<br />
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