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  • 3.00 Credits

    Catalog Description An introduction to the art of drama and theatre. Students study selected plays that are representative of important playwrights and historical periods. These plays are studied in their historical context and provide a basis for understanding elements and styles of drama. Theatre production will also be explored by considering the functions of actors, audiences, designers, playwrights and technicians. (3 hrs. lect.) Student Learning Outcomes Discuss the origin and development of the theatre from its beginnings to the present. Discuss the theatre's influence and importance in human culture. Compare and contrast plays and theatre practices from different time periods and cultures. Analyze the artistic choices and techniques used to transform a written dramatic script into a performed work presented to an audience. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DA Resources Theatre Current Syllabus Spring, 2009 (60207) - taught by Bennett T. Moffat Past Syllabi None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Catalog Description A hands-on course exploring several mask-making techniques, and the fundamentals of bringing a mask to life. The history and cultural significance of the mask will be surveyed. Students will make several masks and will perform for each other. (3 hrs. lect.) Student Learning Outcomes Discuss the importance of the mask in human culture. Demonstrate two or more mask-making techniques. Apply the basic process of bringing a mask to life to improvisations or rehearsed performances. Identify, analyze, and critically evaluate the technique in mask-making and mask performances. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DA Resources Masks and Mask Making Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Catalog Description Performance course concentrating on exploration of character creation; continued work on voice, relaxation, and self-realization. Students must see two plays and write about them or use the Service-Learning option. (3 hrs. lect.) Recommended Preparation: THEA 221. Student Learning Outcomes Articulate and project the voice well. Devise and execute pantomimes and improvisations unselfconsciously. Explore dramatic one- and two-person scenes. Identify, analyze and critically evaluate the technique and believability of dramatic performances. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DA Resources Acting Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Catalog Description Introduction to the technical process of theatre including scenery, lighting, sound and stage management. Students will focus on the range of skills needed to work in theatrical space. Repeatable up to 6 credits. 6 credits applicable towards AA degree. (3 hrs. lect.) Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate competence with the use of theatrical equipment. Identify key theatrical terms and concepts. Critically evaluate a theatrical event. Work effectively in a theatrical environment. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DA Resources Theatre Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Catalog Description Advanced techniques of the technical process of theatre including lighting, sound, and rigging. Students will focus on the range of skills needed to work in convention, theatrical, concert, and dance applications. Repeatable up to 6 credits. (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Credit for THEA 240 or consent of instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate competence with the use of theatrical equipment to the instructor. Identify key theatrical terms and concepts. Critically evaluate a theatrical event. Work effectively in a theatrical environment. Demonstrate knowledge of one particular area of stagecraft through a presentation to the class and/or the instructor. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To none listed yet Resources Theatre Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Catalog Description Introduction to the process of converting a play into a performance. Students are required to participate in at least two aspects of an actual production. Repeatable up to 6 credits. 6 credits applicable towards AA degree. (3 hrs. lect.) Student Learning Outcomes Identify key theatrical terms and concepts. Critically evaluate a theatrical event. Work effectively in a theatrical environment. Demonstrate knowledge of one particular area of focus through a presentation to the class and/or the instructor. Participate effectively in one aspect of a theatrical event. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DA Resources Theatre Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Catalog Description This interdisciplinary introductory course looks at gender roles and relationships, historically and in contemporary societies. The course examines the social, cultural, historical, and political influences on the status of women. It presents women's experiences from diverse backgrounds, social structures, and cultures. Student Learning Outcomes Show an understanding of the difference between sex as a biological category and gender as a social category. Analyze the ways in which gender is taught, how gender is reflected in written and visual images, and how gender influences the operation of major social institutions and human relationships. Describe the historical changes in both gender roles and the status of women in the United States. Explain the similarities and differences of women's roles across cultural, racial, social, and economic lines. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DS Resources Women's Studies Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Catalog Description This course explores the social construction of gender within culture and its visual expression through appearance. An analysis of role, identity, conformity, and deviance in human appearance is emphasized. (3 hrs. lect.) Student Learning Outcomes Identify and describe relationships between the social body and physical bodies. Describe the links between clothing and culture. Describe the role appearance plays in gender development. Interpret the communicative nature of appearance and expressions of identity. Synthesize concepts and theories to describe the role of individual choice in appearance. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DS Resources Women's Studies Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
  • 4.00 Credits

    Catalog Description Introduction to zoology. Topics include living animals, physiology, anatomy, development, reproduction, ecology, and evolutionary relationships. Lecture/laboratory course. (3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.) Recommended Preparation: High school biology. Student Learning Outcomes not available Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DB & DY Resources Zoology Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Catalog Description A study of fish and aquatic invertebrates used traditionally by Native Hawaiians. This class will examine the role of fish and aquatic invertebrates in Hawaiian culture and resource utilization and management. (3 hrs. lect.) Recommended Preparation: High school biology. Student Learning Outcomes not available Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To Academic Subject Certificate in Hawaiian Studies Academic Subject Certificate in Bio-Resources and Technology Resources Hawaiian Studies Hawaiian Fish Hawaiian Zoology Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
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