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Theatre Arts (TA)
THEATRE ARTS (TA)
TA 001 Introduction To Theatre Units: 3
This course is designed as a general survey of the history, theory
and practice of theatre art from its origins to the present time. The
study includes elements of drama, historic structures of the theatre,
characteristic types of plays, the contribution of the director, actors,
designers, and contemporary production techniques. (C-ID THTR 111)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3B
TA 002 Acting I Units: 3
This course provides basic instruction in acting technique while focusing
on characterization, improvisation, vocal projection, and movement.
Emphasis is also placed on monologue preparation/performance and
group scene study. Students will develop an appreciation and respect
for acting, while becoming aware of how their feelings, senses, and
relationships in the world around them influence their acting choices. (CID THTR 151)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: None
TA 003 Acting II Units: 3
This course furthers the study of acting and acting styles. The curriculum
emphasizes the importance of character analysis/development,
improvisation techniques, vocal projection, stage movement, monologue
preparation/performance, group scene study/performance, and script
analysis. Students will also be introduced to basic directing techniques
and theory. (C-ID THTR 152)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: TA-002
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 004 Script Analysis Units: 3
Script Analysis is an introduction to theatre research methods and a
study of the play from page to stage. The class will focus on critical
analysis of structure, genre, theme, style, character, language, and
dramatic event from the point of view of the actor, director, critic, and
designer. (C-ID THTR 114)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: TA-001 and TA-002
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 009 Stagecraft Units: 3
This course offers the student an introduction to the art of stage scenery
and theatrical properties. The course deals with the techniques of
construction and organizational process, the group dynamic and the
understanding of good stage scenery and/or theatrical property. This
course is offered in the Fall semester. (C-ID THTR 171)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 010 Introduction To Design & Production Units: 3
An introductory course in the theory and practice of theatrical design,
its construction and its execution. The lab explores the application of
a theatrical design through construction,execution, and use of proper
technical theatre practices. This course is offered in the Spring semester.
(C-ID THTR 172)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 020 Play Production - Acting Units: 1
This course exposes the student to the methods and execution of acting
as it applies directly to a faculty directed stage production or workshop.
The style and artistic discipline vary with each production. It is designed
to give the student practical application of acting skills and actual acting
experience with an emphasis on rehearsal and performance techniques.
Play Production - Acting courses (TA-020, TA-021 and TA-022) may be
taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units. (C-ID THTR 191)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition or consent of instructor
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 021 Play Production - Acting Units: 2
This course exposes the student to the methods and execution of acting
as it applies directly to a faculty directed stage production or workshop.
The style and artistic discipline vary with each production. It is designed
to give the student practical application of acting skills and actual acting
experience with an emphasis on rehearsal and performance techniques.
Play Production - Acting courses (TA-020, TA-021 and TA-022) may be
taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units. (C-ID THTR 191)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 108 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition or consent of instructor
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
College of the Desert 2016-17 Catalog 1
Theatre Arts (TA)
TA 022 Play Production - Acting Units: 3
This course exposes the student to the methods and execution of acting
as it applies directly to a faculty directed stage production or workshop.
The style and artistic discipline vary with each production. It is designed
to give the student practical application of acting skills and actual acting
experience with an emphasis on rehearsal and performance techniques.
Play Production - Acting courses (TA-020, TA-021 and TA-022) may be
taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units. (C-ID THTR 191)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 162 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition or consent of instructor
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 030 Technical Theatre Production Units: 1
This course permits progressive participation and instruction in technical
play production. Students have hands-on experience in execution of
technical roles for actual productions, such as set construction, prop
building, scene painting and running crew. Students learn the safe and
proper use of power tools, and the various skills, and techniques used in
technical theatre. Repetition of the course work will require the student
to expand their focus in the various areas of technical theatre. Technical
Theatre Production courses (TA-030, TA-031 and TA-032) may be taken
for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units. (C-ID THTR 192)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 031 Technical Theatre Production Units: 2
This course permits progressive participation and instruction in technical
play production. Students have hands-on experience in execution of
technical roles for actual productions, such as set construction, prop
building, scene painting and running crew. Students learn the safe and
proper use of power tools, and the various skills, and techniques used in
technical theatre. Repetition of the course work will require the student
to expand their focus in the various areas of technical theatre. Technical
Theatre Production courses (TA-030, TA-031 and TA-032) may be taken
for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 108 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
College of the Desert 2016-17 Catalog 2
TA 032 Technical Theatre Production Units: 3
This course permits progressive participation and instruction in technical
play production. Students have hands-on experience in execution of
technical roles for actual productions, such as set construction, prop
building, scene painting and running crew. Students learn the safe and
proper use of power tools, and the various skills, and techniques used in
technical theatre. Repetition of the course work will require the student
to expand their focus in the various areas of technical theatre. Technical
Theatre Production courses (TA-030, TA-031 and TA-032) may be taken
for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 162 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 080 Theatre Makeup Units: 3
This course teaches the basic principles and application techniques of
theatrical, film, print, television and special effect makeup. It executes
the learned skills in a laboratory atmosphere utilizing current sanitation
rules and regulations as established by the State of California. Students
will create an accurate pictorial dictionary, a "morgue," and use it as
a reference in creating makeup executions. Students will learn to
create characters from scripts using design, timeline plots, visual
renderings and written descriptions. Students learn facial anatomy and
its relationship to makeup placement and color. Students will learn
product knowledge, including how to access appropriate materials. Other
topics include pre and post production responsibilities of a makeup
designer/artist applicable to various venues. (C-ID THTR 175)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None