About the Program
(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) Through an intensive program of production work in the Butte College Drama Department, combined with courses throughout the college, the student will gain the theory and applied training work experience to find career choices in live theatre, film and other communication related fields. Upon completion of this certificate program, the student will be able to analyze texts and scripts as they pertain to performances, demonstrate the ability to complete assignments in his/her area of technical expertise, collaborate with others to produce a live stage performance, recognize standard practices of ensemble playing in a rehearsal/performance environment, analyze dramatic literature or productions to identify form and period.
The Certificate in Theatre Arts equips students with a multitude of skills applicable to many careers, not just those in the performing arts. The students earning a Certificate in Theatre Arts are prepared for a host of job opportunities within and beyond the performing arts, including but not limited to: Actor, Director, Technician, Sales Representative, Customer Service Representative, Stage Crew, Carpenter, House Manager, Amusement Park Entertainer, Model, Tour Guide and Voice-Over Performer.
Program Requirements
Program Goal: Local
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: THEATREARTS.CC
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.
Use appropriately the terminology of acting and the theatre.
Collaborate with others to create theatre productions.
Apply standard practices of ensemble playing in both rehearsal and performance environments.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. This course introduces students to 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. (C-ID THTR 111).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
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).
Prerequisite(s): Audition required
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 51.00
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course provides instruction and supervised participation in theatre rehearsal and performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Theatre Arts. (C-ID THTR 191).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 51.00
Total Course Hours: 51.00
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. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Theatre Arts. (C-ID THTR 192).
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 8
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course follows Acting I 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
Out of Class Hours: 68.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
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): 1.50
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 25.50
Total Course Hours: 25.50
This course provides instruction centered upon improving the knowledge and physical techniques of jazz dance. The course will identify jazz dance styles: lyrical, contemporary, and character/musical theater. Basic jazz dance techniques, choreography, and vocabulary will be applied and practiced.
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
8.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Out of Class Hours: 17.00
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course introduces students to fundamental vocal techniques, emphasizing essential skills in tone production, breath control, posture, and pronunciation through the study of diverse vocal literature. Students will practice solo performance skills and basic musicianship throughout the semester.
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Contacts
Ryan Heimlich, Chair
(530) 879-6148
Department Office: ARTS 224
(530) 895-2994
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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