1

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

1S

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

10

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.)

14

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.)

20

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.

21A

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.)

21B

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.

24

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.

25

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.

26

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

30

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.)

40A

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.

40B

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.

41A

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.

41B

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.

42A

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.

42B

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.

44A

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.

44B

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.

92

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.)

98

Directed Group Study (1-5) Primarily for lower division students. (P/NP grading only.)

99

Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5) (P/NP grading only.)