Theatre, Performance and Culture (4) Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1
hour.Introductory investigation of the nature of performance, moving from performance
theory to consideration of various manifestations of performance including theatre,
film and media, performance art, dance, sports, rituals, political and religious
events, and other "occasions." Not open to students who have completed course 1S.
GE credit: ArtHum, Div, Wrt.--Bogad, Hunter, Rossini
Theatre, Performance and Culture (4) Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1
hour. Introductory investigation of the nature of performance, moving from performance
theory to consideration of various manifestations of performance including theatre,
film and media, performance art, dance, sports, rituals, political and religious
events, and other "occasions." For Short Term Programs Abroad. Not open to students
who have completed course 1. Not offered every year. GE credit: ArtHum, Div, Wrt.--McCutcheon
Introduction to Acting (3) Laboratory/discussion--4 hours; term
paper. Fundamentals of movement, speech, theatre games, and improvisation. Selected
reading and viewing of theatre productions. Intended for students not specializing
in Dramatic Art.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.)
Introduction to Contemporary Dance (4) Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3
hours. Introduction to basic issues and methods in contemporary dance. Focus on
preparing the student for dancing and dance-making through basic techniques of improvisation
and composition. Consideration of dance as a cultural practice.--I, II, III. (I,
II, III.)
Introduction to Dramatic Art (4) Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1
hour. Understanding and appreciation of both the distinctive and collaborative contributions
of playwright, actor, director, and designer to the total work of dramatic art.
Study of plays from the major periods of dramatic art in their cultural contexts.
GE credit: ArtHum.
Fundamentals of Acting (4) Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--4 hours.
Prerequisite: course 20. Physical and psychological resources of the actor. Experience
in individual and group contact and communication, theatre games, advanced improvisation,
sound and movement dynamics. Viewing of theatre productions. Limited to those planning
to major in Dramatic Art.--, II. ( II.)
Fundamentals of Acting (4) Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--4 hours.
Prerequisite: course 21A and consent of instructor. Theory and practice of acting
with emphasis on character analysis, interpretation, and development. Acting in
a student-directed project. Viewing of theatre productions. Limited to those planning
to major in Dramatic Art.
Visual Aspects of Dramatic Art (4) Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--2
hours. Understanding and appreciation of the visual aspects of dramatic art: theatre
architecture, scenery, lighting, costume, and makeup.
Technical Aspects of Dramatic Production (3) Lecture--3 hours.
Technical principles of dramatic production emphasizing the three areas of scenic,
costume and lighting studios. Subjects covered include basic tools, materials and
equipment, production practices; and the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature
of dramatic production.
Performing Arts Production Management (3) Lecture--3 hours. Theoretical
study of performing arts administration and backstage operations from audition through
performance. Techniques of scheduling, production management, stage management,
technical direction, audience control, box office, promotion, safety, accommodations
for persons with disabilities and emergency procedures. --Winn
Theatre Laboratory (1-5) Prerequisite: course 25 or consent of
instructor. Projects in acting, production, scene design, costuming, lighting, directing,
and playwriting. Participation in departmental productions. May be repeated for
credit up to 11 units.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.)
Beginning Modern Dance (2) Laboratory/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite:
course 14 or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of modern dance focusing primarily
on the development of techniques and creative problem solving. Basic anatomy, dance
terminology, and a general overview of modern dance history. May be repeated once
for credit with consent of instructor.
Intermediate Modern Dance (2) Laboratory/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite:
course 40A. Modern dance techniques. Basic anatomy, dance terminology and a general
overview of modern dance history. May be repeated once for credit with consent of
instructor.
Beginning Jazz Dance (2) Laboratory/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite:
course 14 or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of jazz dance; includes warm-ups,
dance techniques and combinations. Basic anatomy, dance terminology and general
overview of jazz dance history. May be repeated once for credit with consent of
instructor.
Intermediate Jazz Dance (2) Laboratory/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite:
course 41A. Warm-ups, dance techniques and combinations at the intermediate level.
Basic anatomy, dance terminology and a general overview of jazz styles of historically
significant jazz choreographers and leading contemporary jazz choreographers. May
be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor.
Beginning Ballet (2) Laboratory/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite:
course 14 or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of ballet, focusing on the development
of technique through proper alignment, quality, and rhythm. Basic anatomy, ballet
terminology, and dance history. May be repeated once for credit with consent of
instructor.
Intermediate Ballet (2) Laboratory/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite:
course 42A or consent of instructor. Barre and center work at the intermediate level.
Development and refinement of technique through proper alignment, rhythmic, and
qualitative understanding. Anatomy, ballet terminology, and dance history. May be
repeated once for credit with consent of instructor.
Beginning Hip Hop Dance (2) Laboratory/discussion--4 hours. Fundamentals
of Hip Hop dance focusing on developing a fluid movement vocabulary, facility in
body isolations, intricate rhythmic patterning, quick shifts of weight and mastering
dance combinations. Discussions on Hip Hop dance history, styles and terminology.
May be repeated once for credit.
Intermediate Hip Hop Dance (2) Laboratory/discussion--4 hours.
Prerequisite: course 44A or consent of instructor. Expansion of Hip Hop dance vocabulary
by focusing on mastering body isolations and intricate rhythmic techniques, complex
dance combinations, advanced across the floor sequences. May be repeated once for
credit.
Internship in Dramatic Art (1-12) Prerequisite: consent of instructor
and department chairperson; lower division students (less than 84 units completed).
Internship outside the Department of Theatre and Dance enabling students to practice
their skills. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)--I,
II, III, IV. (I, II, III, IV.)
Directed Group Study (1-5) Primarily for lower division students.
(P/NP grading only.)
Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5) (P/NP grading only.)