About the Program
Students completing Associate Degrees for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system. Please see the beginning of the “Academic Programs” section for details.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Transfer
GE Pattern(s): CSU, IGETC
Program Code: 31850.00AA-T
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Describe the historical evolution of theatre and identify a variety of theatrical disciplines, including playwright, actor, director, and technician.
Discuss theatre arts from classic to contemporary, including the growth of drama within the context of the human condition.
Use appropriately the terminology of acting and the theatre.
Analyze scripts as they pertain to performances.
Demonstrate proficiency in specific areas of technical expertise.
Collaborate with others to create theatre productions.
Apply standard practices of ensemble playing in both rehearsal and performance environments.
Analyze dramatic literature and productions to identify form and period.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. This course discusses elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions. (Acting is not required). (C-ID THTR 111).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course prepares a student to apply basic acting theory to performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization, stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text. (C-ID THTR 151).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 153.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course provides instruction and supervised participation in theatre rehearsal and performance that will be performed to K-12 level students. Students are selected by audition. (C-ID THTR 191).
Corequisite(s): Enrollment in one or more additional drama courses
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 153.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course provides instruction and supervised participation in theatre rehearsal and performance. Students are selected by audition. (C-ID THTR 191).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 153.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 153.00
Students will gain practical experience in the application of production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costume, lighting, sound, and running crews. (C-ID THTR 192).
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 8
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course follows DRAM 8 and continues the exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes. (C-ID THTR 152).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This course is a study of costume history, design, and basic construction techniques as an introduction to basic theatrical costuming. Fabrics and their various uses will be investigated. (C-ID THTR 174).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This course is a survey of scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, theatrical equipment, and construction techniques applicable to all formal theatrical applications. Information is applicable to all formal theatrical applications. Students will work on a series of projects which will culminate in participation as a member on one of the design teams, or as a crew member for a live theatre production. Crew relationships and job responsibilities will be learned and the working relationship between director, designers, artists, and crew members will be established and practiced. (C-ID THTR 172).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This course involves the study and execution of stage lighting with emphasis on equipment, control, color and their relationship to design. Students will engage in theoretical discussions and review artistic pursuit in lighting design, as well as participate in "hands-on" activities in a practical setting. (C-ID THTR 173).
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Contacts
Daniel Donnelly, Chair
(530) 895-2880
Department Office: ARTS 224
(530) 895-2994
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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