Term
Modality
Textbooks
Availability
Class Type
Time
Location
THTR 1
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
4 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
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Description:
Live performance in an electronic age-an overview of the status of live theatre, including its historical, cultural, and spiritual roots. Focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history and on the contributions of significant individual artists. Introduces the elements of the production process, including play writing, acting, directing, design, and criticism. A survey of different periods, styles, and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films, and critiquing live theatre. Required attendance at live theatre performances.
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Prerequisite:
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Corequisite:
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Advisory:
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in DRAM 1.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
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Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-001.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40886
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
-1 of 40 seats open
9 of 10 waitlist seats open
THTR 20A
ACTING I
4 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
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Description:
Introduction to the craft of acting, including theory and technique emphasizing body movement, voice production, articulation, characterization principles of motivation, scene analysis, cultural empathy through standard theatre games, exercises, monologues, scenes and the background research thereof.
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Prerequisite:
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Corequisite:
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Advisory:
Advisory: This course is included in the Acting family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in DRAM 20A.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
4 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
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Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-020A-01
Course Number (CRN): 41142
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
24 of 37 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
THTR 20C
ACTING III
4 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
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Description:
Further development of concepts introduced in THTR 20A and 20B with focus on the performance of selected scenes from works of specific periods to acquaint students with the breadth of theatre performance genres.
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Prerequisite:
THTR 20A.
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Corequisite:
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Advisory:
Advisory: THTR 20B or equivalent highly recommended; this course is included in the Acting family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in DRAM 20C.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
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Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-020C-01
Course Number (CRN): 41147
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
10 of 35 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
THTR 27
LIGHTING DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
4 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
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Description:
A survey of lighting design for the theatre, film, and television. An introduction to the basic elements of electrical wiring, lighting instruments, lighting control devices, and lighting special effects. Basic lighting design principles of color, intensity, direction, and movement. Use of computer to design simple stage lighting plans.
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Prerequisite:
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Corequisite:
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Advisory:
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in THTR 77.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-027.-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 41148
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
21 of 35 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
THTR 31
MANAGEMENT FOR THE THEATRE & STAGE
4 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
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Description:
An introduction to the process and techniques of theatre management. Presentations and models of the business and management side of a theatre production, focusing specifically on the roles of the general manager, production manager, and stage manager.
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Prerequisite:
-
Corequisite:
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Advisory:
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in DRAM 71, THTR 71 or 71X.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-031.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 41150
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
23 of 35 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Section: THTR-031.-02Y
Course Number (CRN): 41154
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
26 of 30 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
THTR 45A
TECHNICAL THEATRE IN PRODUCTION I
4 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
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Description:
Students will gain practical experience in the application of production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costume, lighting, sound, and running crews.
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Prerequisite:
-
Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in THTR 21A; students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to schedule hours and responsibilities; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99A.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
1 hour lecture per week, 9 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-045A-01
Course Number (CRN): 40571
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
10 of 12 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
THTR 45B
TECHNICAL THEATRE IN PRODUCTION II
4 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
-
Description:
Students will gain a practical experience in the application of production responsibilities in any of the following theatre technical areas: construction, scenery, properties, costume, lighting, sound, special effects and running crews, based on the students' level of experience and the demands of the current department productions. Students will assume greater responsibility for the planning and scheduling of work in their assigned area.
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Prerequisite:
THTR 45A.
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Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: Students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to arrange hours and assignments; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99B.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
-
Hours:
1 hour lecture per week, 9 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter.
-
Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-045B-01
Course Number (CRN): 40572
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
6 of 6 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
THTR 45C
TECHNICAL THEATRE IN PRODUCTION III
4 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
-
Description:
Continuation of THTR 45B. Students will gain additional practical experience in the application of production responsibilities in any of the following: construction, scenery, properties, costume, lighting, sound, and running crews. Students will assume greater responsibility for the design and implementation of technical elements for a theatrical production as department heads or group leaders.
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Prerequisite:
THTR 45B.
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Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: Students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to arrange hours and assignments; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99C.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
-
Hours:
1 hour lecture per week, 9 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter.
-
Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-045C-01
Course Number (CRN): 40573
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
5 of 6 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
THTR 45D
TECHNICAL THEATRE IN PRODUCTION IV
4 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
-
Description:
Students will gain practical experience with backstage functions of theatre crews. Students will work with faculty and professional mentors to develop a full theatrical production.
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Prerequisite:
-
Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in THTR 21A; students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to arrange hours and assignments; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99D.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
-
Hours:
1 hour lecture per week, 9 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter.
-
Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-045D-01
Course Number (CRN): 40574
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
6 of 6 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
THTR 45E
TECHNICAL THEATRE MANAGEMENT IN PRODUCTION
6 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
-
Description:
Students will gain practical experience in the application of production management responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, production management, or technical department management.
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Prerequisite:
-
Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in THTR 21A and 45A; lab hours will occur on specific evenings and weekends during the quarter; required meeting with instructor during first week of quarter to assign responsibilities and hours per production schedule; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99E.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
2 hours lecture per week, 12 hours lab per week. 168 hours total per quarter.
-
Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-045E-01
Course Number (CRN): 40975
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
5 of 6 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
THTR 45F
TECHNICAL THEATRE MANAGEMENT IN PRODUCTION II
6 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
-
Description:
Students will gain practical experience in the application of theatre management responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, production management, or technical department management. Students will be expected to assume responsibility for assembling and organizing the work of several groups or departments in the successful creation of a large theatrical production.
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Prerequisite:
THTR 45E.
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Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: This course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99F.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
-
Hours:
2 hours lecture per week, 12 hours lab per week. 168 hours total per quarter.
-
Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-045F-01
Course Number (CRN): 40977
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
6 of 6 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
THTR 48G
INTRODUCTION TO VOICE-OVER ACTING
4 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
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Description:
Introduction to voice-over acting, providing an overview of required skills, general industry knowledge, and career opportunities. Instruction and practice in techniques of the various genres and performance styles, including character (animation, video games, toys), commercial (radio, TV, online), and narration (audio books, documentaries, corporate training videos, e-learning, websites). Fundamental components also include microphone technique, home studio setup, auditioning and marketing.
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Prerequisite:
-
Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: THTR 20A.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
-
Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-048G-01W
Course Number (CRN): 41155
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
0 of 35 seats open
9 of 10 waitlist seats open
THTR 49A
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION I
6 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
-
Description:
Supervised participation as a performer in scheduled non-musical productions of the Theatre Arts Department with a designated emphasis towards confidence in performing, as well as integrative familiarity in the full process of mounting a production for public performance. Culminates in a fully staged theatrical production.
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Prerequisite:
-
Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: Enrollment subject to audition and instructor assignment; this course is included in the Production-Performance family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 49.
-
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
-
Hours:
1 hour lecture per week, 15 hours lab per week. 192 hours total per quarter.
-
Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-049A-01
Course Number (CRN): 40579
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
9 of 20 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
THTR 49B
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION II
6 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
-
Description:
Supervised performance participation in scheduled productions of the Theatre Arts Department with a specific target towards text interpretation and commitment to characterization through live public performance. Culminates in a fully staged theatrical production.
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Prerequisite:
-
Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: Enrollment subject to audition and instructor assignment; this course is included in the Production-Performance family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 49X.
-
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
-
Hours:
1 hour lecture per week, 15 hours lab per week. 192 hours total per quarter.
-
Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-049B-01
Course Number (CRN): 40580
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
7 of 10 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
THTR 49C
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION III
6 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
-
Description:
Supervised participation as a performer in scheduled non-musical productions of the Theatre Arts Department with a designated emphasis towards advanced vocal acumen and heightened physical embodiment through live public performance. Culminates in a fully staged theatrical production.
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Prerequisite:
-
Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: Enrollment subject to audition and instructor assignment; this course is included in the Production-Performance family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 49Y.
-
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
-
Hours:
1 hour lecture per week, 15 hours lab per week. 192 hours total per quarter.
-
Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-049C-01
Course Number (CRN): 40581
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
8 of 10 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
THTR 49D
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION IV
6 units
UC Transferable to UC CSU Transferable to CSU
-
Description:
Supervised performance participation in scheduled productions of the Theatre Arts Department with specific inclusion through a rehearsal into live public performance context of augmented, nuanced acting skill premises and enhanced script interpretation of cultural and socio-economic circumstances. Culminates in a fully staged theatrical production.
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Prerequisite:
-
Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
Advisory: Enrollment subject to audition and instructor assignment; this course is included in the Production-Performance family of activity courses.
-
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
-
Hours:
1 hour lecture per week, 15 hours lab per week. 192 hours total per quarter.
-
Foothill GE Area:English
-
Transferability:
Both
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-049D-01
Course Number (CRN): 40582
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
3 of 5 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
THTR 70R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THEATRE ARTS
1 unit
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Description:
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Theatre Arts beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
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Prerequisite:
-
Corequisite:
-
Advisory:
-
Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
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Transferability:
CSU
-
Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
-
Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu
For more information about the Theatre Arts Program, contact: Bruce McLeod at mcleod@foothill.edu or call 650.949.7510. The website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/theatre
Section: THTR-070R-01
Course Number (CRN): 40151
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
-1 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Section: THTR-070R-02
Course Number (CRN): 40183
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open