Spring 2013 - Credit ClassesSchedule of Classes and Open/Closed Class List
Theater Arts
Performing & Communication Arts Division
Room C121 - (626) 585-7216
Visual Arts & Media Studies Division
Room R118 - (626) 585-7238
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| THART 1 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATER | 3 Units |
Introduction to theatre as an art form through exploration of theatre in production, with an emphasis on the collaborative role of theatre artists and the active role of the audience. Understanding of, and access to, live theatrical events and enhanced appreciation of their value to society; development of critical skills through consideration of representative examples of theatrical productions from numerous genres and time periods. Attendance at selected college-sponsored and professional theatre events required. REQUIRED instructional trips. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Students are required to pay a fee for theater tickets
by the second class meeting, Thursday, January 17.
#5099 Closed 6:50pm-10:10pm Th Lecture C117 MASSIE S C
All Sections of THART 1 are Closed.
| THART 2A | ACTING FUNDAMENTALS | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Principles of acting techniques: characterization, interpretation, movement and voice. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#5024 Closed 8:50am-10:25am MW Lecture C108 JENNER S H
#6671 Closed 9:00am-12:20pm Sat Lecture C108 MASSIE S C
#6256 Closed 10:25am- Noon MW Lecture C108 JENNER S H
#6758 Closed 10:25am- Noon TuTh Lecture C108 CORWIN H L
#6216 Closed 1:00pm- 2:35pm TuTh Lecture C108 CORWIN H L
#7393 Cancelled 1:00pm- 4:00pm TuWTh Lecture C108 MASSIE S C
Short Term: 05/14/13-06/20/13
#6254 Closed 2:35pm- 4:10pm TuTh Lecture C108 CORWIN H L
#6253 Closed 3:40pm- 7:00pm M Lecture C108 AHRENS W
#6252 Closed 6:40pm-10:00pm Tu Lecture C108 HOFFMAN V
All Sections of THART 2A are Closed.
| THART 2B | INTERMEDIATE ACTING | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): ThArt 2A.
Acting techniques for stage and camera. Characterization through script interpretation and preparation for performance. Recommended enrollment in ThArt 29 and 30. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#5616 Closed Noon- 3:20pm MW LecLab C108 AHRENS W
#6418 Closed 7:00pm-10:20pm MW LecLab C108 GAINES M
All Sections of THART 2B are Closed.
| THART 2C | ADVANCED ACTING FUNDAMENTALS | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): ThArt 2B.
Application of performance techniques and support activities for stage and camera productions. Advanced character development and the study of period styles and genres. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Recommended enrollment in ThArt 29 and 30. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6285 Closed Noon- 3:20pm MW LecLab C108 AHRENS W
#5630 Closed 7:00pm-10:20pm MW LecLab C108 GAINES M
All Sections of THART 2C are Closed.
| THART 5 | HISTORY OF THEATER ARTS | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Development of the stage from primitive theater to the present. Recommended Engl 60. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#4385 Closed 9:00am-12:20pm F Lecture C117 HOFFMAN V
#6362 Closed 6:20pm- 9:40pm M Lecture C312 HOFFMAN V
All Sections of THART 5 are Closed.
| THART 6 | PLAY WRITING | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Basic view of dramatic structure in play writing designed to develop writing skills through study of professional models, writing scenes and plays, and workshop reading of material in progress. Recommended ThArt 2A. Maximum credit 9 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
#4483 Closed 9:00am-12:20pm Sat LecLab C103 KNIGHT R
All Sections of THART 6 are Closed.
| THART 7A | EARLY FILM HISTORY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
(Visual Arts and Media Studies Division) Development of motion pictures from their inception to the 1940's. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Students who are interested in film studies, see also
ENGL 49, PHOTO 25, PHOTO 26A-C, THART 7B.
#7309 Closed 8:40am- Noon Th Lecture UU180 FOSTER W R
#4398 Closed 8:40am- Noon F Lecture UU180 SIERRA J
#7516 Closed 9:00am- Noon MTuW Lecture UU180 FOSTER W R
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/19/13
#6248 Closed 9:00am-12:20pm Sat Lecture UU180 DESMARAIS J
#6267 Closed 11:00am- 2:20pm M Lecture UU180 FOSTER W R
#7517 Closed 11:30am- 2:30pm MTuW Lecture R122 SIERRA J
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/19/13
#5282 Closed 1:00pm- 4:20pm Th Lecture UU180 SIERRA J
#5389 Closed 4:30pm- 7:50pm Th Lecture UU180 NELSON P
All Sections of THART 7A are Closed.
| THART 7B | CONTEMPORARY FILM HISTORY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Recommended Preparation: ThArt 7A.
(Visual Arts and Media Studies Division) Survey of national and international film movements and developments from the 1950's to the present with special attention given to the influence of Hollywood studios and directors in the world of cinema, art and ideas. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
#4365 Closed 8:40am- Noon Tu Lecture UU180 FOSTER W R
#6435 Closed 11:00am- 2:20pm W Lecture UU180 FOSTER W R
#7519 Closed Noon- 3:00pm MTuW Lecture UU180 FOSTER W R
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/19/13
#5067 Closed 1:00pm- 4:20pm Tu Lecture UU180 FOSTER W R
#6641 Closed 1:00pm- 4:20pm F Lecture UU180 LARSON C S
#4416 Closed 2:30pm- 5:50pm M Lecture UU180 FOSTER W R
#7518 Closed 3:00pm- 6:00pm MTuW Lecture UU180 SIERRA J
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/19/13
#5805 Closed 4:00pm- 7:35pm Tu Lecture BLAIR HUNT S
Short Term: 01/15/13-04/30/13
#6563 Closed 4:00pm- 7:35pm W Lecture PHS HUNT S
Short Term: 01/16/13-05/1/13
No. 6563: First class meeting is Wednesday, January 16. This section is being taught at Pasadena High School, 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena - 626-396-5880. Allow for travel time when scheduling your classes. #6265 Closed 4:30pm- 7:50pm Tu Lecture UU180 SIERRA J
#4573 Closed 6:00pm- 9:20pm M Lecture UU180 DESMARAIS J
#6270 Closed 6:00pm- 9:20pm W Lecture UU180 SIERRA J
All Sections of THART 7B are Closed.
| THART 8 | VOICE AND MOVEMENT FOR THE PERFORMER | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
The development of vocal and physical expression of the performer in theater, film and television. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
#5587 Closed 12:50pm- 4:10pm Tu Lecture W201 ADCOCK A J
All Sections of THART 8 are Closed.
| THART 10A | MAKEUP FOR STAGE AND SCREEN | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Theory and practical application of makeup for stage, television and cinema. Required participation in rehearsals and performances. Recommended enrollment in ThArt 30. Total of 18 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6271 Closed 7:00pm-10:20pm Tu LecLab C172 HANNA J M
All Sections of THART 10A are Closed.
| THART 10B | ADVANCED MAKEUP FOR STAGE AND SCREEN | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): ThArt 10A.
Theory and application of advanced techniques of makeup including hair makeup, principles of design for non-realistic makeup, mask construction and introduction to prosthesis. Total of 18 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#5582 Closed 6:50pm-10:10pm Th LecLab C172 HANNA J M
All Sections of THART 10B are Closed.
| THART 12A | TECHNICAL THEATER | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Theory of stage craft and advanced practical application; set construction, painting and audio techniques. Required stage crew activity. Recommended enrollment in ThArt 30. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#4878 Closed 8:50am- Noon MW LecLab C270 LARSON E J
#6296 Closed 8:50am- Noon TuTh LecLab C270 LARSON E J
#7394 Closed 9:00am-11:15am MTuWTh LecLab C270 LARSON E J
9.0 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
& TBA C270 LARSON E J
All Sections of THART 12A are Closed.
| THART 12B | ADVANCED TECHNICAL THEATER | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): ThArt 12A and enrollment in ThArt 30.
Theory of stage craft and advanced practical applications. Students are required to assume technical and production responsibility for all department productions approved by instructor. Required stage crew activity. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6298 Closed 8:50am- Noon MW LecLab C270 LARSON E J
#6454 Closed 8:50am- Noon TuTh LecLab C270 LARSON E J
#7778 Closed 9:00am-11:15am MTuWTh LecLab C270 LARSON E J
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
& TBA C270 LARSON E J
All Sections of THART 12B are Closed.
| THART 15 | COSTUME CRAFTS | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction to theatrical costume; tools, techniques, materials and construction. Recommended enrollment in ThArt 30. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#4332 Closed 10:25am- Noon TuTh LecLab C106 MAC-LEAN D
& TBA C106 MAC-LEAN D
All Sections of THART 15 are Closed.
| THART 26 | IMPROVISATION TECHNIQUES | 2 Units |
Prerequisite(s): ThArt 2A.
Principles of improvisation techniques, development of scenes, characterization and ensemble work. Maximum credit 4 units, 2 units each semester. Total of 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
#7648 Closed 3:20pm- 6:40pm W LecLab C108 GREENBERG E
All Sections of THART 26 are Closed.
| THART 28 | STUDIO PRODUCTION - REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Performance participation in small-scale dramatic productions. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review Grading: Letter Grade Only
#5677 Closed TBA Lab C106 AHRENS W
10.3 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 01/14/13-03/2/13
& TBA C106 KNIGHT R
#4676 Closed TBA Lab C106 JENNER S H
10.3 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 03/18/13-05/4/13
All Sections of THART 28 are Closed.
| THART 29 | REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Performance in film, television and theater performance. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 162 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6440 Closed TBA Lab C106 ADCOCK A J
23.1 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 03/18/13-05/3/13
No. 6440: For Theater Production audition information, contact Ms. Adcock at ajadcock@pasadena.edu. Audition infor posted by room C106. #6276 Closed TBA Lab C106 KULLER R
23.1 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 01/14/13-03/2/13
& TBA C106 CHAPMAN K R
All Sections of THART 29 are Closed.
| THART 30 | STAGE TECHNIQUES | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Experience in technical theater as member of staff in lighting, scenery, costuming, makeup or props for College productions. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Attend the first class meeting in C270 (scene shop--
access from alley behind C Building)
on Tuesday, January 8 at 10:30am.
#5193 Closed TBA Lab C270 LARSON E J
& TBA C270 BERRETH T
& TBA C270 MAC-LEAN D
& TBA C270 HANNA J M
All Sections of THART 30 are Closed.
| THART 41 | FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE LIGHTING | 3 Units |
Theatrical lighting, theory, instruments, control and application. Required participation in rehearsals and performances. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#5595 Closed Noon- 1:35pm MW Lecture V209 LARSON E J
All Sections of THART 41 are Closed.
| THART 75 | MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP | 2 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Retention based on successful audition.
Interdisciplinary course: Music, Theater Arts Techniques, skills, theory and practice of musical theater performance and audition. The practice of songs, scenes and dance for performance on the live stage. May not be taken concurrently with or after Music 75. Maximum credit 8 units, 2 units each semester. Total of 18 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
Auditions will be held during the first class meeting.
#4729 Closed 4:10pm- 6:25pm TuTh LecLab C108 CHAPMAN K R
& TBA C108 CHAPMAN K R
All Sections of THART 75 are Closed.
| THART 131 | INTERSESSION PRODUCTION WORKSHOP | 2 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Retention based on successful audition.
Practical experience in theatrical or television production: acting, directing, costuming, makeup, set design and construction. Six weeks. Maximum credit 8 units, 2 units each semester. Summer and winter intersessions. Total of 108 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#7396 Closed TBA Lab C106 RYDBECK W W
18.0 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/19/13
& TBA C106 AHRENS W
All Sections of THART 131 are Closed.
| THART 132 | INTERSESSION PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP | 1 Unit |
Various performance techniques in theater film or television. Six weeks. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Summer and winter intersessions. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#7777 Cancelled TBA Lab C270 LARSON E J
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
#7395 Closed TBA Lab C270 LARSON E J
9.0 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/22/13
& TBA C270 BERRETH T
All Sections of THART 132 are Closed.