2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

St. Charles Community CollegeTHEATERTHE 115 Voice and Diction . . . . . . . . .3Study of development and understandingof respiration, phonation, resonation,articulation, and diction. Credit notavailable for both SPE 115 and THE 115.Prerequisite: SPE 101. Fall.THE 122 Introduction to theTheater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Emphasizes appreciation of theater as oneof living arts. Surveys theater history anddramatic theory from Greeks to presentBroadway. Includes lectures, films, anddiscussions on practitioners and work.Requires attendance at live theaterproductions. Course fulfills A.A. andA.A.S. general education requirement.THE 123 Introduction to Cinema . . . . .3Introduction to history, theory, andcriticism of film. Explores American andEuropean film traditions. Major genres,authors and artists, and directing andproduction styles. Viewing of numerousfilms representative of various genres anddirecting styles. Course fulfills A.A. andA.A.S. general education requirement.THE 124 History of Film . . . . . . . . . . .3History of cinema from late 19th centurybeginnings to present. Attention given itstechnological, economic, and artisticissues. Classic films of various directorsand countries. Weekly viewings required.Course fulfills A.A. and A.A.S. generaleducation requirement.THE 125 Film Making . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Through making of several short Super-8films, study of basic techniques ofplanning, using camera, editing, andutilizing non-synchronous sound.Cameras and editing equipmentprovided. Students pay for own film andprocessing (about $50). Extra time inediting lab required. Course fulfillsA.A.S. general education requirement.THE 126 Major Themes in Film . . . . . .3Focus on film theme. Among possibilities– 1) genre films such as gangster film,western film and musical, 2) sociallysignificant topics such as women andminorities in film, or 3) major styles ormovements in film such as Film Noir orFrench New Wave. Topics changeannually. Viewing time required. Coursefulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.THE 128 Fundamentals of Acting . . . .3Introduction to developing oral andphysical communication throughexercises, improvisation, and scenework. Theories of acting introduced.Attendance at live theater productionsrequired. Course fulfills A.A.S. generaleducation requirement.THE 140 Stagecraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Introduction to basic fundamentals ofstagecraft in scenery, lighting, costumes,and other areas of technical theater.Emphasis on practical application, withparticipation in technical production ofcollege plays. Credit not available forboth THE 130 and THE 140. Fall.THE 210 Oral Interpretation . . . . . . . .3Basic study of principles of oralinterpretation and applicationperformance. Credit not available forboth SPE 210 and THE 210. Prerequisite:SPE 101. Spring.THE 240 Introduction toTheater Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Introduction to theater design in areas ofscenery, lighting, and costume design.Exploration of fundamentals of designconception and communication throughanalysis, research, writing, and projectwork. Prerequisite: THE 140. Spring.THE 228 Acting II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisite: THE 128. Continuation ofintroduction to acting class. Moreadvanced scene work and polishing ofaudition techniques. Attendance at livetheater production required. Coursefulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.THE 270 Acting Practicum . . . . . . . .1-3Prerequisites: THE 128 and instructor'ssignature. Theories and techniques ofacting and stagecraft applied in collegeproductions. Course fulfills A.A.S.general education requirement.THE 271 Stagecraft Practicum I . . . .1-3Prerequisites: THE 130 and instructor'ssignature. Practical application oftechnical theater to college productions.Course fulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.THE 272 Acting Practicum II . . . . . .1-3Prerequisites: THE 270. Second ActingPracticum course. Course fulfills A.A.S.general education requirement.THE 273 Stagecraft Practicum II . . .1-3Prerequisites: THE 271. SecondStagecraft Practicum course. Coursefulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.THE 274 Acting Practicum III . . . . . .1-3Prerequisites: THE 272. Third ActingPracticum course. Course fulfills A.A.S.general education requirement.THE 275 Stagecraft Practicum III . . .1-3Prerequisites: THE 273. Third StagecraftPracticum course. Course fulfills A.A.S.general education requirementstagecraft. Practical applicationemphasized, with participation intechnical production of college plays.Course fulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.148