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3.00 Credits
Students view and analyze a series of films from the silent era to the present day. They explore the changes that have occurred in this art form, how it is defined, and the varied ways in which it can be understood and appreciated. An understanding of film's unique physical and spatial characteristics begins this study. Satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. (Formerly COMM 121.)
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3.00 Credits
Students read plays and participate both as actors and critics. They acquaint themselves with theater and engage in improvisations as well as in particular plays. All students do some acting and an attempt is made to videotape student actors engaged in rehearsal and performance. Some writing and directing is possible. Satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. (Formerly COMM 201: Drama I.)
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3.00 Credits
Stagecraft is a course that involves the design, creation, and construction of a set for a Community College theater production. Participation hours will vary depending on the production, but students will maintain a working log or journal to record their hours. The students will receive weekly lectures and lab time in order to complete the design and construction of a set for a full scale college production. This course may be repeated for up to six credits.
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4.00 Credits
Acquaints students with stagecraft elements such as set and lighting design, sound, costuming, public relations and marketing. Acting, stage management, and assistant directing are other disciplines to be explored. Those involved in this class should look forward to staging a live production near the end of the semester. The expanded format allows for more intricate design creation. So, too, the level of difficulty of work produced will elevate. Those enrolled in Production for the Stage I are encouraged to also participate in the Advanced Acting class, if it is offered. (4 hours studio required.) Satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. Course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. (Formerly COMM 205: Play Production.)
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3.00 Credits
Theater Arts Practicum is a practical learning experience in the performing and technical aspects of a Community College theater production. Students in this course will either recieve a role in the production through auditions, work as a stage manager, or be a member of the technical design crew and staff. The technical design departments include the following: scenic design and construction, props, costume design and construction, make-up, lighting, sound, and publicity. Participation hours will vary depending on the production, but students will maintain a working log or journal to record their hours. The students will receive lectures in their designated area of study and will be required to report weekly to the director. This course may be repeated for up to six credits.
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3.00 Credits
Acting II is the second core-acting course in the Theater Arts curriculum. This course is designed to help students to reflect upon their work from Acting I in order to improve their acting skills and technique. Acting II is a performance-based class and all students are required to perform in front of the class for evaluation. The course will focus primarily on scene study and text analysis. Students will have the opportunity to analyze their own acting techniques and skills, and the work of their peers. Units of study will include improvisation, voice, physical action, emotional exploration, monologue study, scene study, and Shakespeare's sonnets. Furthermore, Acting II will allow students to express themselves creatively in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Prerequisite: Acting I.
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4.00 Credits
The end result of the course is to present a production. It is hoped that most students enrolling will have had prior theater experience. The thrust, for many participants, will focus upon acting. Some students will work behind the scenes. Increased rehearsal time will result in more complex productions. Possible plays not often mounted at the college but now more likely include multi-set presentations or a William Shakespeare adaptation. Advanced Acting students, if scheduling permits, should consider enrolling in Production for the Stage I as well. (4 hours studio required.) Satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. (Formerly COMM 202: Drama II.)
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4.00 Credits
Designed for students who have prior acting or stagecraft experience. Participants (on stage or behind the scenes) are challenged to work together in production of a difficult theater piece. This is an opportunity, perhaps, to present a play by writers such as Shaw, Shakespeare, Ibsen, O'Neill, Pinter, Hellman, Tennessee Williams, August Wilson, one of the ancient Greeks, to name several. There are many more choices within the realm of dramatic literature. Students must maintain a full commitment to the process. (4 hours studio required.) Prerequisites: THR* 122, THR* 211, or equivalent experience in theater. Satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. Course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. (Formerly COMM 298: Advanced Theater Workshop.)
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4.00 Credits
Acquaints students with areas of musical theater including: mastery of script (music and lyrics); choreography; delivery of thematic material. Elements of theater such as line memorization, character portrayal, stagecraft (light, sound, set, costuming, stage management, publicity) will be stressed as well. All of this will result in live performances for the college community and the general public. Obviously, those students with demonstrated musical ability will find some of this easier to come by than some more inexperienced students. But, those less musically inclined, at least until this point, are welcome. You should be able to find a comfort zone within the context of this class. (4 hours studio required.) Satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. (Formerly COMM 195: Musical Theater.)
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