Certificate in Theatre Arts
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 15
Term 1
6 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| DRAM 2: Introduction to Theatre | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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). |
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| DRAM 8: Acting I | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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). |
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Term 2
9 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| DRAM 12: Rehearsal and Performance in Production | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Audition required 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). |
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| DRAM 14: Technical Theatre in Production | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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). |
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