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  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: Thea 170AD) This course provides student participation in the technical preparation and operation of productions presented to the community. The student will be involved in one or more of the following areas of concentration: stage scenery building and painting, stage lighting, make-up, costumes, publicity, house management and acting. Assignments will be given to the student upon enrollment in the course. This course may be taken 4 times. Lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Open entry/open exit. Transferable to CSU; UC.
  • 2.00 - 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: Thea 171AD) This course is participation in the preparation and operation of productions presented to the community. The student will be involved in one or more of the following areas of concentration: stage scenery building and painting, stage lighting, make-up, costumes, publicity, house management and acting. Assignments will be given to the student upon enrollment in the course. All actors will pass audition. Strongly recommended for theater majors. This course may be taken 4 times. Lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Open entry/open exit. Transferable to CSU; UC.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: Thea 172AD) This course provides an overview of the preparation and operation of productions of classical plays presented to the community. The student will explore social and moral attitudes and customs of historical periods in preparation for production. Productions will be selected from Greek, Roman, Elizabethan, and 16th through 19th century plays. The student will be introduced to the following areas of concentration: stage scenery building and painting, stage lighting, make-up, costumes, publicity, house management and acting. Actors will be selected through audition and all others will identify a preference for production assignments. This course is strongly recommended for theater majors. This course may be taken 4 times. Lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Open entry/open exit. Transferable to CSU; UC.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of the theater crafts including scenery, construction, properties, stage management and organization. A survey study of the theater design arts: scenery design, set construction and scene painting. The course will include the study of the historical development and major trends of stagecrafts. The student will be expected to prepare a practical scene design project. Required for students planning to transfer to California State University, Long Beach and Fullerton. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/ no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU; UC. (CAN DRAM 12) May not be offered each semester.
  • 2.00 - 3.00 Credits

    An introductory course in which the student will study the theories of lighting for stage, film and T.V. course. Includes basic electronics, color, projections, maintenance of lighting equipment and lighting design. Students will participate in the lighting of college productions. Recommended for students interested in television and cinema; required for students planning to transfer to California State University, Long Beach and University of California, Irvine. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU; UC. (CAN DRAM 10)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a practical introduction to the techniques of applying theatrical makeup. Recommended for students of drama interested in gaining a better understanding of the proper uses of theatrical make-up. Required for students planning to transfer to California State University, Long Beach, Fullerton or Dominguez Hills. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU; UC. (CAN DRAM 14)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to costuming for the theater, television and film. Topics included: fabrics, sewing, wardrobe observations, color coordination, script analysis and basic drawing. Students will participate in the design and construction of costumes for Golden West College productions and will work on the production wardrobe crew. This course is required for students planning to transfer to California State University, Long Beach and Fullerton. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU; UC.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Instruction in the use of the body as an expressive instrument in performance, the use of strength, flexibility, relaxation, control and the relationship of the body to the creative project are concepts which are discussed. Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU; UC. (CAN DRAM 20) May not be offered each semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Same as: Communication Studies 120) This course is designed to help students become familiar with the fundamentals and principles of effective oral presentation of prose, drama and poetry. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU; UC. May not be offered each semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course teaches advanced stage techniques based on the study of selected dramatic scenes. Areas of concentration include projection, voice and diction, rhythm and styles of acting. Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU; UC. May not be offered each semester.
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