Theatre Arts (TA)

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.

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.

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.

First class of a three-part series. Basic study and practice of script analysis and conceptualization as it applies to scenes, lighting and sound in theater productions. Students will use collaborative techniques of staging various types of productions for presentation. Includes basic principles and techniques in stage design, construction, and lighting. Students must attend a performance as well as participate in the focus and strike of a production. Students are required to maintain an independent journal/study of outside class activity and/or observations of Technical Theatre applications.

Second class of a three-part series. Intermediate study and practice of script analysis and conceptualization as it applies to scenes, lighting and sound in theater productions. Students will use collaborative techniques of staging various types of productions for presentation. Includes intermediate principles and techniques in stage design, construction, and lighting. Students must attend a performance as well as participate in the focus and strike of a production. Students are required to maintain an independent journal/study of outside class activity and observations of Technical Theatre applications.

Third class in a three-part series. Advanced study and practice of script analysis and conceptualization as it applies to scenes, lighting and sound in theater productions. Students will use collaborative techniques of staging various types of productions for presentation. Includes advanced principles and techniques in stage design, construction, and lighting. Students must attend a performance as well as participate in the focus and strike of a production. Students are required to maintain a journal/study of outside class activity and observations of Technical Theatre applications.

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.

Second in a three-part series. This course focuses on the principles and practice of theatrical costume design, including basic design aspects, playscript and character analysis, research techniques, costume maintenance and costume rendering. Students learn costume construction and costume design techniques through a series of hands-on projects. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

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 period fashion, and learn basics of makeup and hair for the stage. Students learn through a series of hands-on projects. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

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.

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.

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.

Training in theatre production through intensive study and rehearsal of scenes and plays for public performance. May be repeated for up to 9 credits. Required: Student Petition.

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 9 credits.

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; in direct support of the student performance showcase. Includes hands-on participation in CCC's main stage productions.

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; in direct support of the student performance showcase. Includes hands-on participation in CCC's main stage productions. Students must attend a performance as well as participate in the focus and strike of a production. Students are required to maintain a journal/study of outside class activities and observe Technical Theatre applications.

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 will be explored through aesthetic research and design projects; in direct support of the student performance showcase. Includes hands-on participation in CCC's main stage productions. Students must participate in the focus, performance, and strike of a production. Students are required to maintain a journal/study of outside class activity identifying and observing Technical Theatre applications.

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.

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.

Training in special forms of theatrical performance techniques through in-class intensive preparation, study, and program development for public presentation, including, but not limited to, 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.