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Dance Courses
Speech Courses
Theatre Courses

Dance Courses
DA112 Stretch and Fitness.  0.5 unit.   A course designed to improve the dancer’s strength, stretch, and overall body condition. The course is specifically tailored to help the physical demands of a dancer.
DA112F Stretch and Fitness Lab.  0 unit.  See DA112. 
DA 191 History of Dance.  1 unit. This course traces the evolution of Western dance from Primitive tribal dance through the birth of folk dance, classical and modern dance, and ballroom dance.
DA 151 Ballet I. 0.5 unit. A practical, beginning level ballet class designed for the student who wishes to develop the basic foundation and technique of ballet. 
DA 151B Ballet I Lab. 0 unit.  See DA151.
DA161 Jazz I.  0.5 unit. A practical, beginning-level jazz class designed for the student who wishes to develop the basic foundation and technique of ballet.
DA 161J  Jazz I Lab. 0 unit. See DA161.
DA 171 Modern Dance I.  0.5 unit.  A beginning level dance class designed to build the fundamental techniques of Modern Dance.  The student will study the ideas and concepts of our Modern Dance pioneers through practical application of movement.
DA 171M  Modern Dance Lab.  0 unit.  See DA271.
DA181 Tap I.  0.5 unit. A practical, beginning level tap class designed to develop the basic foundation and techniques of tap dance.
DA 181T Tap I Lab.  0 unit.  See DA181.
DA 245 Dance Exploration and Improvisation. 0.5 unit.  A class designed to build the ability to move freely and create movement vocabulary. Student will work, not within a specific technique of dance, but use the somatic and kinesthetic principles of movement to create language. Dynamics of movement will be explored through use of external directives.
DA 245E Dance Exploration and Improvisation Lab. 0 unit.  See DA245.
DA 252 Ballet II. 0.5 unit. A practical, intermediate level ballet class designed for the student who has the basic knowledge of the ballet and wishes to strengthen his or her technique. Prerequisite: DA151 or DA151B or permission of  instructor.
DA 252B Ballet II lab. 0 units.  
DA 262 Jazz II. 0.5 unit. A practical, intermediate level jazz class designed for the student who has the basic knowledge of jazz technique and wishes to strengthen his or her technique.  Prerequisite:  DA161 or DA161J or permission of the instructor.
DA 262J Jazz II lab. 0 units.  See DA262.
DA 272 Modern Dance II. 0.5 units.  An intermediate level dance class designed for the student who has the basic knowledge of modern dance and wishes to strengthen his or her technique and further their study of the concepts of our Modern Dance Pioneers through practical application of movement. Prerequisite DA171 or DA171M or permission of instructor.
DA 272M Modern Dance II lab. 0 units. See DA272.
DA 282 Tap II. 0.5 unit. A practical, intermediate level tap class designed to strengthen the fundamental techniques of tap dancing. Prerequisite DA181 or DA181T or permission of the instructor.
DA 282T  Tap II lab. 0 unit. See DA282.
DA 301 Musical Theatre Styles. 0.5 unit. A practical open level dance class designed to familiarize the student with the styles of dance most frequently used in Musical Theatre. Student will be taught choreography to perform in a final presentation at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: DA151, DA161, DA171, DA181 or any other higher level technique class.
DA 302 Dance Techniques I. 1 unit. A lecture class designed to teach students the understanding of dance techniques and pedagogy. Students will be taught the basic principles of kinesiology, somatic practices along with fundamental body mechanics and their application to various forms of dance. Injury prevention will also be examined.
DA303 Partnering. 0.5 unit. A practical class for the advanced level dancer to develop the techniques of shared weight and principles of classical partnering, i.e. lifts, carries and promenades. Permission of instructor required.
DA303P Partnering Lab. 0 unit.  See DA303.
DA 353 Ballet III. 0.5 unit. A practical advanced level ballet class designed for the student who wishes to maintain his or her ballet technique and develop the proficiency to execute advanced level movements. Prerequisites: DA252 or DA252B or permission of the instructor.
DA 3513B Ballet III lab. 0 units.  
DA 363 Jazz III. 0.5 unit. A practical advanced level jazz class designed for the student to maintain his or her jazz technique and wishes to continue to develop the proficiency to execute advanced level movements. Prerequisite: DA262 or DA262J or permission of the instructor.
DA 363J Jazz III lab. 0 units.  See DA363.
DA 373 Modern Dance III.  0.5 units. A practical advanced level dance class designed for the student who has the skills of modern dance and wishes to maintain his or her technique and study more eclectic and contemporary theories of movement through practical application. Prerequisite: DA272 or DA272M or permission of instructor.
DA 373M Modern Dance III lab. 0 units. See DA373.
DA 383 Tap III. 0.5 unit. A practical advanced level Tap dance class designed for the student to maintain his or her technique and wishes to continue to develop the proficiency to execute advanced level movements Prerequisite: DA282 or DA282T or permission of the instructor.
DA 383T Tap III lab. 0 unit. See DA 383. Offered as required.
DA 395 Dance Criticism. 1 unit.  A foundation course analyzing various types of dance performance and theories. Students will watch performances and study different types of dance weekly. This course would be multi cultural and diverse in its approach. The student will then participate in class discussions.
DA 401 Techniques of Choreography. 1unit. A comprehensive study of choreographic theory and composition. The course is designed to develop the tools for choreography. Prerequisites: TH 111, Dance 191  and two courses from the following choices: DA252, DA254, DA263, DA264, DA272, DA273 or permission of the instructor.
DA 454 Ballet IV.  0.5 unit. A practical advance4d level ballet class designed for the student who is serious about dance and has already established a strong technique while developing more advanced movement ability, performance skills and styles of ballet dance. The class will aid in preparing the student for working in the profession world of dance. Prerequisites: DA353 or DA353B or permission of instructor.
DA 454B Ballet IV lab. 0 units. See DA454.
DA 464 Jazz IV. 0.5 unit.  A practical advance3d level ballet class designed for the student who is serious about dance and has already established a strong technical foundation. The class will facilitate the student’s ability to maintain his or her technique while developing more advanced performance skills. The class will aid in preparing the student for work in the professional world of dance. Prerequisites: DA363 or DA363J or permission of instructor.
DA 464J Jazz IV lab. 0 units.  See DA464.
DA 484 Tap IV.  0.5 unit. A practical advanced level tap class designed for the student who is serious about dance and has already established a strong technical foundation. The class will facilitate the student’s ability to maintain his or her technique while developing more advanced movement ability, performance skills and styles of jazz dance. The class will aid in preparing the student for work in the professional world of dance. Prerequisites: DA383 or DA383T or permission of instructor.
DA 484T Tap IV lab. 0 unit. See DA484.
DA 495 Contemporary Dance Workshop. 0 unit. A class designed for the intermediate and advanced level dancers to work within an experimental and creative environment. The course will provide students with intensive practical experience through close work with faculty. Students will be mentored to express themselves artistically through dance and develop a contemporary form of artistic expression. Instructor permission required. Offered fall and spring semesters. Class may be repeated.
DA 495C Contemporary Dance Workshop lab. 0 unit. See DA485.

Speech Courses

Courses are 1 unit unless otherwise indicated.
101 Communication in Society. A beginning course in the techniques and art of personal and public speech communication. Individual practice emphasized.
102 Voice and Diction. A course to give the student individual attention and practice in breath control, phonation, resonance, articulation, and pronunciation. Prerequisites Theatre 117 and for Theatre majors only or permission of instructor.
103 Public Speaking. Ideal for the Liberal Arts student, this basic speech course studies the art of public speaking from a variety of informal and formal perspectives. No prerequisites.
104 Oral Traditions and Reader's Theatre.  This course gives students instruction in oral interpretative reading with a concentration in reader's theatre for children.  Usually for incoming freshman only. 
202 Voice and Diction II  A course designed to give students advanced instruction with particular attention to character studies, dialects, and classical dramatic texts.  Prerequisites Spc102 and Th217
301 Communication in the Small Group. A study of the basic speaking skills required for effective participation in small groups. Emphasis on the awareness and experience of specific settings for group communication.
303 Communication on the Job. A study of principles and techniques of communication crucial to growth and success in business and organizations. Topics include: communicating within organizational structures, conducting and participating in interviews, and nonverbal communication. Upper-class status recommended. Individual practice emphasized.
304 Stage Dialects. A speech course geared toward the advanced student actor seeking a career in Theatre. This course examines a variety of European and American dialects. Prerequisites: Speech 102 and Theatre majors only or permission of the instructor.
591 Special Topics in Speech. A flexible course, offered at various times, focusing in depth on special areas in speech.

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Theatre
Courses are 1 unit unless otherwise indicated.
011 Theatre Lab. Half a unit. Intensive participation in the college theatre production program in any facet of theatre arts. Especially designed for matriculated majors.
014-7 Play Production. Zero units. This class is an experiential component of theatre curriculum. Students will learn by supporting the productions. Four experiences in FOH, Management, Technical Services, and Backstage support are required; only one can be in FOH operations.
103 Script Analysis. An introduction to dramatic theory, structure, analysis and theatre literature. Students will read one to two plays weekly and participate in class discussion. The course should be taken during the first three semesters. 
105 Theatre Appreciation. A course designed for non-majors to create a deeper appreciation and understanding of the theatrical process. Students attend current college and professional productions.
106 Introduction to Acting. An introductory course in acting designed for non-majors and for theatre majors who are not on performance track. Provides a basic orientation to the dynamics of acting within a supportive studio environment.
107 Stagecraft. This course is an introduction to the crafts needed to take the show from the conceptual scenic design to the stage. An emphasis will be placed on learning basic vocabulary, construction technique, painting, rigging and knots. The course will also focus skills used in realization of the production team's vision.
108 Stage Lighting and Electronics. This course is an introduction to the skills and equipment needed to take the lighting and sound design from the conceptual to the stage. Emphasis will be placed on learning basic vocabulary, electrical theory and equipment (instruments and electronics) used in mounting a production.
109 Stage Costuming. A study of basic costume design for the stage, emphasizing the interpretation of dramatic texts in terms of characterization. Basic figure drawing and fabric study are included. The collaborative process which translates ideas to finished design will be explored.
110 Scene Painting. This class is an elementary level class in scenic painting technique. Beginning with choice of paint and ending with touchup, this class will work on the skills necessary to transform raw materials into a dramatic environment for a theatrical production. Students will be introduced to techniques such as faux painting, glazes, washes and other basic techniques needed to do Trump L'Oeille, the illusionistic representation of real objects.
111 Introduction to Design and Technology. An introduction to the principles of design and technology for the stage. This class includes research from the designer's point of view; study of professional practices in the development of designs; an overview of the realization of stage designs; and the process and procedures for the execution of the designs. The course does not presuppose any technical knowledge.
117 Acting Techniques I. A course to introduce the student to the physical and vocal techniques of acting, mental and emotional aspects of acting, and the creation of character through interpretation of plays and scenes.
204 Intermediate Acting.  This class is an advanced scene study course designed for the non-major and for Theatre majors who are not on the performance track.  A continuation of the techniques studied in Introduction to Acting with an emphasis on classical and modern plays, including text analysis and characterization. 
209 Drafting for the Stage. The focus of this course is on drafting as a form of communication of visual ideas. This will be a project and critique oriented course. Skills to be developed include understanding of scale, two dimensional representation of three dimensional objects and literacy of blueprint reading. Prerequisite: Theatre 111.
210 Movement for Performers I. This is an actor orientated course that develops the body as a performance instrument. Lessons focus on building physical presence; increasing interpretative choices; increasing flexibility and range of motion; and learning to control stage focus. 
211 Movement for Performers II. A continuation of the techniques learned in Theatre 210. Prerequisites: Theatre 117 and 210.
217 Acting Techniques II:  Scene Study. A contemporary/modern scene study course on how to apply and integrate theskills taught in Acting I.  Emphasis is place on character analysis, research, and text analysis.  Objectives include developing a rehearsal technique and understanding the process of exploration.  Prerequisite:  Th117. 
218  History of American Film.  This course examines landmark films, their directors, stars, writers, and producers.  Each class will include screening at least one film as well as lecture and discussion. 
233 History of the Theatre . A comprehensive study of the theatrical art from its beginning to the present. Consideration is given to the cultural milieu of each period and to the changes in theatrical architecture and production styles.
235 Musical Theatre History - Background and Analysis I. This course is an extensive survey of the music theatre literature from 1868 to the present. The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with representative musicals from all significant periods of music theatre history. The class will include literary, dramatic and musical analyses of the works presented during the course of the semester.
240 Stage Makeup . Half a unit. Demonstration and practicum in straight and character makeup for the stage.
290 Playwriting. An introductory course in techniques of playwriting, including play structure, genre and theatrical components. The course includes opportunities for creative writing for the stage. 
307 Musical Theatre Performance I. An intensive and highly focused course in learning how to act a song. The objective of this course is to teach students to perform musical Theatre literature with a strong emotional connection. Prerequisites: Theatre 117 and 217, or permission of the instructor.
308 Musical Theatre Performance II. A performance survey course in performance styles. The objective of this course is to accumulate a wide range of audition material that represents various Musical Theatre composers. Students will learn, memorize and perform a new song each week. Prerequisites: Theatre 117, 217 and 307. 
310 Stage Directing I.  A course which develops rehearsal techniques, including thematic and character interpretation, and overall design techniques. Prerequisite: Theatre 103, 111, 117, 217 and/or permission of the instructor.
311 Stage Directing II. A continuation of development of skills and techniques explored in Stage Directing I. Prerequisite: Stage Directing I and/or permission of the instructor.
317 Acting Techniques III:  Classical Styles. An examination of classical acting styles as required in Greek tragedy and comedy; Shakespearean tragedy and comedy; the comedies of Moliere as well as modern classical playwrights such as Chekov, Shaw, Wilde and Coward. Emphasis is placed upon rehearsal techniques. Prerequisites: Theatre 117 and 217.
321 Scenic Design. This course will focus on the fundamentals of scenic design theory (through the application of basic mechanical and conceptual solutions) in a variety of theatre spaces and genres, for the development of research and presentation skills. Readings and projects may include comedy, tragedy, melodrama, musicals, opera and ballet. Prerequisite: Theatre 111.
323 Lighting Design. This course focuses on the fundamentals of lighting, including the history, styles and aesthetics of lighting design. Exploration of the design process will include practical projects such as light plots, essays and sketches for productions. Individual topics in lighting include optics, color psychology of light, position, control, distribution and timing. Prerequisite: Theatre 111.
324 Period Styles Design. Periods of style in fashion, costume, art, and architecture will be explored as they relate to current theatrical design and production, as well as their historical, political, religious, and social contexts. This will be a seminar style class in which students will participate in the presentation of material to the class.
350 Stage Management. This course provides concentrated Stage Management training. The student will study organizational models for professional and nonprofessional theatres, organizational strategies to aid the performance of stage management duties, and the care and development of the production and personnel. Prerequisite: Theatre 111.
400 Senior Seminar.  This is the capstone course for Theatre Studies and D/T/M students; involves attending and writing about theatre and other performances.
417 Acting Techniques IV. A continuation of techniques developed in Acting Techniques I, II and III. Examination of acting styles required in plays of authors such as Brecht, Becket, Pinter, Ionesco, Mamet and Shepard. Emphasis is placed on rehearsal tecniques. Prerequisites: Theatre 117 and 217.
424 Theatre Design Studio The emphasis of this class is on design theory and conceptualization through use of design exercises. Advanced work will be individually oriented to develop graphic and analytic skills used in design with special attention to portfolio development. The class will be a studio/seminar style course where students present their research, analysis, and designs to the class on an ongoing basis for discussion and critique.
440 Performing Arts Management. A study of techniques in managing the performing arts. Areas covered include planning events, facilities, budgeting, contracts, box office procedures, promotion, and publicity.
450 Theatre Criticism. This course will involve attending performances and writing as well as well as reading professional style reviews.
461 Acting V: The Professional Actor. A continuation of the first three years of Acting Techniques with an emphasis on the business end of theatre, auditioning material and tools, including pictures and resumes, union affiliation, agents and contracts. Prerequisites: Theatre 117, 217 and either 317 or 417 and by permission of the instructor. Open to seniors.
462 Senior Showcase. Students prepare polished audition material for Showcase presented for professionals in New York. Open to seniors only, with permission of the department.
582 Musical Theatre Practicum . A course providing intensive practical experience in the multiple facets of the stage production of musicals. Departmental permission required.
585 Advanced Musical Theatre Practicum. A course for advanced students only, providing intensive practical experience in the multiple facets of the musical stage production.
591 Special Topics in Theatre . A flexible course, offered at various times, focusing in depth on special areas in theatre.

593 Independent Study in Speech and Theatre. An opportunity for advanced students independently to pursue experimental, creative projects of research with faculty guidance. Departmental permission required.

TH 595 Advanced Theatre Practicum. Senior Learning Community for Theatre Studies and D/T/M Concentration, providing senior students with intensive practical experience in multiple facets of stage production.

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