Theatre Arts 102-103-104-105 †
Theatre Production Practicum
2 units, 6 hours laboratory
Supervised participation in the technical and management components of a major production.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 109-111-112-113 †
Rehearsal and Performance
2 units, 6 hours laboratory
Supervised participation in a major production.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 110 †
Introduction to the Theatre
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and practices of theatre. An overview of the creative processes of theatre will provide the student with a basic insight and understanding of the art of theatre. A study of drama as a reflection of humanities ideals and aspirations will lead to the development of a theatre aesthetic. Attendance at selected performances.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C3, CSU C1, IGETC 3A
Transfers to: CSU, UC
(CAN DRAM 18) [ top ]

Theatre Arts 111-112-113
See Theatre Arts 109-111-112-113 [ top ]

Theatre Arts 115 †
(Dance 115)
Voice and Movement for the Stage
2 units, 4 hours lecture/laboratory
Corequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 131 or equivalent.
Expanded training of movement and voice through exercises using voice production, dance and mime and the study of stylistic devices that apply to major theatrical periods. Incorporation of music, art and dramatic literature in interpretation of character. Emphasis placed on both individual and ensemble performance.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 119 A-B †
(Dance 119 A-B)
Theatre Mime
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Theatre mime and pantomime techniques through direct participation and demonstrations: students will learn how to act with the whole body, to communicate non-verbal statements, emotions, and characterizations. Students will work with masks, makeup, and music, constructing approaches focusing on movement, control, and believability. Theatre mime students will develop a sense of enjoyment and a commitment to the theatre. Students may also be involved in a theatre mime production.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 120 †
History of the Theatre
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher or concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 110 or equivalent.
This course will survey theatre from Classical Greece through 18th Century France and England. The social, political, philosophical and religious impact of theatre and drama will be studied in depth. Exemplary plays from great theatrical periods will be analyzed and critiqued.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C3, CSU C1, IGETC 3A
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 121 †
History of the Theatre
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher in Theatre Arts 120 or equivalent.
This course will survey theatre from 19th Century Germany through 20th Century Europe and America. The social, political, philosophical and religious impact of theatre and drama will be studied in depth. Exemplary plays from great theatrical periods will be analyzed and critiqued.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU C1, IGETC 3A
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 122-123-124-125 †
Theatre Workshop Laboratory
1 unit, 4 hours laboratory
Supervised participation in the technical, management and acting components of a Theatre Arts performance.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 130 †
Beginning Acting
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Development of ability to express thought and emotion through the physical interpretation of ideas that can be expressed by the body in a dramatic situation. Classroom practice in fundamental body vocal techniques. The use of the body to create character through exercises, scene work, monologues.
Transfers to: CSU, UC
(CAN DRAM 8) [ top ]

Theatre Arts 131 †
Intermediate Acting
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher in Theatre Arts 130 or equivalent and a “C” or “CR” grade or higher or concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 100.
Theory and practice in body and vocal techniques in acting with special emphasis on playwright's script and language as the major interpretative tool.
Transfers to: CSU, UC
(CAN DRAM 22) [ top ]

Theatre Arts 134 A-B †
Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher or concurrent enrollment in Theater Arts 100 or equivalent.
This course is designed to study current equipment, materials, techniques, creative theories and applications used in the design and construction of costumes for theatre and film. Current fabric and fabric treatments will be utilized. Students will be instructed in the production of costume accessories and millinery.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 136 †
Theatre Makeup
2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher or concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 100 or equivalent.
Basic principles, applications, techniques, and design of makeup for theatre, television, and film.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 137 †
Theatre Makeup II
2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher in Theater Arts 136 or equivalent.
The study and implementation of advanced makeup techniques including: casting prosthesis, ventilation and air brushed makeup. Emphasis will be placed on the creation of realistic and non-realistic character development and makeup design.
Transfers to CSU [ top ]

Theatre Arts 140 A-B †
Costume Patternmaking
2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher or concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 134 A or B or equivalent.
Costume design using the flat pattern method. Students will develop a personal master pattern, create original pattern designs, and learn to manipulate basic templates into patterns for different historical periods. Students will also learn specialized construction techniques for creating historical undergarments and/or outergarments.
Transfers to CSU [ top ]

Theatre Arts 143 †
Historic Costume for the Theatre
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Survey of historic costume in the Western World beginning with pre-Greece to the end of the nineteenth century.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C1, CSU C1 or C2, IGETC 3B
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 144†
20th Century Fashion and Costume
3 units, 3 hours lecture
A survey of 20th century fashion in the western world. An in-depth study of fashion trends, designers, fabrics, and accessories from 1900-2000. A view of how religious, political and economic conditions affect popular clothing trends and the design of theatrical costumes.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C1, CSU C1 or C2
Transfers to CSU [ top ]

Theatre Arts 145-146-147-148 †
Arena Theatre Production
2 units, 6 hours laboratory
Supervised participation in arena theatre production with emphasis on arena theatre and its unique qualities.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 155 †
Stagecrafts
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher or concurrent enrollment in Theater Arts 100 or equivalent.
This course is designed to introduce students to the planning and construction of scenery for the stage, television and film. The tools, methods and materials of scenic production will be examined and put to use. Work in the scene shop for Theatre Arts Department productions is required.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 156 †
Fundamentals of Scenic Design
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher or concurrent enrollment in Theater Arts 155 or equivalent.
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental theory and practice of modern scenic design, the tools that are available to scenic designers, methods of research and historical investigation for scenery and properties, the function of scenery and properties in the theatre, and modeling and rendering techniques for scenic design presentation.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 157 †
Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher or concurrent enrollment in Theater Arts 155 or equivalent.
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental theory and practice of modern stage lighting and sound design, functions of light and sound in the theatre, and practical experience with a wide variety of lighting and sound equipment.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 189 †
(Art 189, Media Communications 189, Music 189)
Multimedia and the
Creative Arts
3 units, 3 hours lecture
The creative potential that multimedia allows us cannot be studied in a vacuum. Today’s powerful new technologies demand a critical examination of the disciplines of art, music, theatre, audio-video and film to fully understand the impact that multimedia can have in every aspect of our contemporary lives. This cross-disciplinary survey course will provide the perspective needed to fully understand the computer’s relevance to the creative endeavors of visual and performing artists, photographers, musicians, filmmakers and video-graphers. This course will present a short history of each discipline, attempting to isolate important issues within a larger historical context as well as providing the cultural, aesthetic and ethical implications each medium has encountered with the introduction of the computer as a creative tool. Students will be guided toward defining the relevance of each medium within the broader context of multimedia, as well as exploring the convergence of these disciplines within the broader context of multimedia, as well as exploring the convergence of these disciplines within the ever-changing new technologies of this century.
Satisfies General Education for Grossmont College C3
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 199
Special Studies or Projects in Theatre Arts
1-3 units, 3-9 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Individual study, research or projects in the field of theatre arts under instructor guidance. Written reports and periodic conferences required. Content and unit credit to be determined by student/ instructor conferences and/or division. May be repeated for a maximum of nine units. [ top ]

Theatre Arts 207-208 †
Techniques of Directing
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theatre Arts 131 or equivalent and audition during the first week of classes.
Elementary techniques of directing, including casting, rehearsal scheduling, blocking, focusing, interpreting and translating of dramatic literature in acting. A comprehensive study of character and environmental analysis is undertaken in Theatre Arts 208.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 212-213-214-215 †
Rehearsal Performance-Advanced
2 units, 6 hours laboratory
Supervised advanced participation in a major production.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 216-217-218-219 †
Theatre Production Practicum Advanced
2 units, 6 hours laboratory
Advanced supervised participation in the technical and management components of a major production.
Transfers to CSU [ top ]

Theatre Arts 230 †
Advanced Acting I
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 131 and audition during the first week of classes.
Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of Theatre Arts/Dance 115 or equivalent.
Advanced development and strengthening of individual insights, abilities, and discipline needed to project a dramatic character on stage. Special emphasis on individual development and process, reading skills, with special emphasis on Shakespeare and classic realism.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 231 †
Advanced Acting II
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 230 and audition during first week of classes.
Advanced detailed practice of creative and ensemble acting. Special emphasis on coordination of all acting techniques for a unified performance through classic realism and contemporary literary genres.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 234 A-B †
(Music 234 A-B)
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre-Performance
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Audition.
Recommended Preparation: Theatre
Arts 110 and 130 and Music 001 or equivalent.
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre-Performance is a performance-oriented course in which students learn to apply basic acting techniques to musical-theatre performance. The course will help the student integrate acting and singing training by applying acting skills to both dialogue and lyrics, thus bridging the gap between speaking and singing through the creation of a whole, unified character—one who logically and believably sings, moves and acts. The course accommodates various levels of performing arts students: as an introduction for students with little or no previous musical-theatre experience, and as a continuing performance forum for those with previous training. Primary emphasis in this class is placed on the three core areas of performing: singing, acting, and movement.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 235 A-B †
(Dance 235 A-B, Music 235 A-B)
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre-Scene/Song
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Audition.
Recommended Preparation: Theatre
Arts 110 and 130 and Music 001 or equivalent.
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre-Scene/Song is a performance-oriented course in which students participate in a variety of musical theatre projects incorporating singing, acting, blocking, and choreographed movement. During the course, students will perform solo songs, duets, and ensemble musical scenes from the musical theatre repertoire. Ballad and up-tempo songs introduce students to a body of musical theatre literature, and will be used to prepare for auditions and performance work outside of class; while duets and musical scenes help to further integrate singing, acting, and movement skills, as well as develop appreciation of the Musical Theatre as an art form requiring the synthesis and mastery of these diverse skills.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 238 A-B-C †
Theatre Arts Technical Internship Seminar
1 unit, 1 hour lecture
Prerequisite: Completion of Theatre Arts Technical Training Program, concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 241 or 242 or 243.
A weekly one-hour seminar for students currently enrolled in the internship program. Seminar discussions will include problems and examples of work situations, human relations, public relations, and job-search techniques.
Transfers to CSU [ top ]

Theatre Arts 241 †
Theatre Arts Technical Internship
1 unit, 5 hours work experience plus concurrent enrollment in 6 units at Grossmont College
Prerequisite: Completion of Theatre Arts Technical Training Program, concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 238A.
Students will observe operations and work in a professional theatre center. Students will work for five hours per week, on-site, and will report progress to the Grossmont College Theatre Arts advisor weekly. An internship log will be kept of student activities at the production site. For work experience requirements, see page 28.
Transfers to CSU [ top ]

Theatre Arts 242 †
Theatre Arts Technical Internship
2 units, 10 hours work experience plus concurrent enrollment in 5 units at Grossmont College
Prerequisite: Completion of Theatre Arts Technical Training Program, concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 238B.
Students will observe operations and work in a professional theatre center. Students will work for ten hours per week, on-site, and will report progress to the Grossmont College Theatre Arts advisor weekly. An internship log will be kept of student activities at the production site. For work experience requirements, see page 28.
Transfers to CSU [ top ]

Theatre Arts 243 †
Theatre Arts Technical Internship
3 units, 15 hours work experience plus concurrent enrollment in 4 units at Grossmont College
Prerequisite: Completion of Theatre Arts Technical Training Program, concurrent enrollment in Theatre Arts 238C.
Students will observe operations and work in a professional theatre center. Students will work for fifteen hours per week, on-site, and will report progress to the Grossmont College Theatre Arts advisor weekly. An internship log will be kept of student activities at the production site. For work experience requirements, see page 28.
Transfers to CSU [ top ]

Theatre Arts 254 A-B
Advanced Design
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher in Theater Arts 134 A or B or 136 or 156 or 157 or equivalent.
Advanced development and strengthening of insights and skills needed to undertake a theatrical design project. Special emphasis in at least one area of design introduced in Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction, Theatre Makeup, Fundamentals of Scenic Design or Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound.
Transfers to: CSU, UC [ top ]

Theatre Arts 299
Selected Topics in Theatre Arts
1-3 units, 3-9 hours
Prerequisite: Varies with topic.
Selected topics in theatre arts not covered by regular catalog offerings. Course content and unit credit to be determined by the Division of Communication and Fine Arts in relation to current needs and resources. May be offered as a seminar, or lecture class. [ top ]