Theatre Arts (TA)
TA-101 Appreciation of Theatre
4 credits, Fall
Students will be introduced to the many aspects of theatre arts by attending multiple area productions. Plays will be reviewed and evaluated through writing assignments and discussions.
TA-102 Appreciation of Theatre
4 credits, Winter
Students will be introduced to the many aspects of theatre arts at an intermediate level by attending multiple area productions. Plays will be reviewed and evaluated through writing assignments and discussions.
TA-103 Appreciation of Theatre
4 credits, Not Offered Every Year
Students will analyze the many aspects of theatre arts at an advanced level by attending multiple area productions. Plays will be reviewed and evaluated through writing assignments and discussions.
TA-111 Fundamentals of Technical Theatre
4 credits, Summer/Fall
First class of a three part series. Basic study and practice in the collaborative techniques of mounting various types of productions for presentation. Includes basic principles and techniques in stage design, construction, and lighting. Flexible laboratory sessions available. Students must attend a performance as well as participate in the focus and strike (10 total hours) of a production. Students are required to maintain an independent journal/study (12 total hours) of outside class activity and/or observations of Technical Theatre applications.
TA-112 Fundamentals of Technical Theatre
4 credits, Winter
Second class of a three-part series. Intermediate study and practice in techniques of mounting various types of productions for presentation. Includes basic principles and techniques in stage design, construction, and lighting. Flexible laboratory sessions available. Students must attend a performance as well as participate in the focus and strike (10 total hours) of a production. Students are required to maintain an independent journal/study (12 total hours) of outside class activity and observations of Technical Theatre applications.
TA-113 Fundamentals of Technical Theatre
4 credits, Spring
Third class in a three-part series. Advanced study and practice in techniques of mounting various types of productions for presentation. Includes basic principles and techniques in stage design, construction, and lighting. Flexible laboratory sessions available. Students must attend a performance as well as participate in the focus and strike (10 total hours) of a production. Students are required to maintain a journal/study (12 total hours) of outside class activity and observations of Technical Theatre applications.
TA-121 Costuming I
3 credits, Fall
First in a three-part series. Study and practice in theatrical costuming techniques for various types of live theatrical productions. Students will analyze scripts, research historical background, and study period fashion to develop character wardrobes. This is a project-based course where students will construct and tailor costume and prop pieces for cast members. No experience necessary; limited seats.
TA-122 Costuming II
3 credits, Winter
Second in a three-part series. Study and practice in theatrical costuming techniques for various types of live theatrical productions. Students will analyze scripts, research historical background, and study period fashion to develop character wardrobes. This is a project-based course where students will construct and tailor costume and prop pieces for cast members. No experience necessary; limited seats.
Recommended Prerequisites: TA-121
TA-123 Costuming III
3 credits, Spring
Third in a three-part series. Study and practice in theatrical costuming techniques for various types of live theatrical productions. Students will analyze scripts, research historical background, and study period fashion to develop character wardrobes. This is a project-based course where students will construct and tailor costume and prop pieces for cast members. No experience necessary; limited seats.
TA-141 Acting I
4 credits, Fall
Studies the methods, techniques, and theories of acting as an art form. Students perform acting exercises and monologues/scenes from dramatic literature, attend lectures, and participate in work-shopping and discussion. Written work is assigned that includes response and analysis papers. Introduces vocal, physical, and script analysis skills. First in a series.
TA-142 Acting II
4 credits, Winter
Further studies the methods, techniques, and theories of acting as an art form. Workshop, discussion, and performance of exercises and monologues/scenes from dramatic literature with written assignments to include response and analysis papers. Intermediate work on vocal, physical, and script analysis skills with special focus on language. Second in a series.
TA-143 Acting III
4 credits, Spring
Further studies the methods, techniques, and theories of acting as an art form. Workshop, discussion, and performance of exercises and monologues/scenes from dramatic literature with written assignments to include response and analysis papers. Advanced work on vocal and physical skills with special focus on character and creation of material. Third in a series.
TA-153 Theatre Rehearsal & Performance
1-3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring
Training in theatre production through intensive study and rehearsal of scenes and plays for public performance. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Required: Student Petition.
TA-195 Student Performance Showcase
1-3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring
Training in special forms of theatrical presentation through in-class intensive preparation, study, and program development for public presentation, including comedy improvisation, stand-up comedy, and student directed one-act plays. Roles in one-act plays require a successful audition. Other opportunities open to all. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
TA-211 Technical Theatre Study
4 credits, Summer/Fall
Comprehensive study and practice in presentational graphics, scene design, lighting design, and chromatics. The full creative process of staging a production will be explored through aesthetic research and design projects. Includes hands-on participation in CCC's main stage productions.
TA-212 Technical Theatre Study
4 credits, Winter
Second class of a three part series. Comprehensive study and practice in presentational graphics, scene design, lighting design and chromatics. The full creative process of staging a production will be explored through aesthetic research and design projects. Includes hands-on participation in CCC's main stage productions. Students must attend a performance as well as participate in the focus and strike (10 total hours) of a production. Students are required to maintain a journal/study (12 total hours) of outside class activities and observing Technical Theatre applications.
TA-213 Technical Theatre Study
4 credits, Spring
Third class in a three-part series. Comprehensive study and practice in presentational graphics, scene design, with specific focus in lighting design and chromatics. The full creative process of staging a production with be explored through aesthetic research and design projects. Includes hands-on participation in CCC's main stage productions. Students must participate in the focus, performance and strike (10 total hours) of a production. Students are required to maintain a journal/study (12 total hours) of outside class activity identifying and observing Technical Theatre applications.
TA-253 Theatre Rehearsal & Performance
1-3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring
Intermediate training in theatre production through intensive study and rehearsal of scenes and plays for public performance. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Required: Student Petition.
Required: Successful audition/interview
Recommended Prerequisites: TA-153
Recommended Prerequisites: TA-153
TA-280 Theatre/CWE
2-6 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring
Cooperative work experience. Provides students with a learning experience related to course of study and career goal. Major emphasis will be given to on-the-job experience and training. Required: Student Petition.
Corequisites: CWE-281
TA-295 Student Performance Showcase
1-3 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring
Training in special forms of theatrical presentation through in-class intensive preparation, study, and program development for public presentation, including comedy improvisation, stand-up comedy, and student directed one-act plays. Roles in one-act plays require a successful audition. Other opportunities open to all. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.