courses

COURSE LIST

Lower Division

010. Theatre Arts Showcase (1)
Participation in weekly programs dealing with all aspects of Theatre Arts. Required of Theatre Arts majors each semester. These units do not count toward graduation.

101. Fundamentals of Script Analysis (3)
A basic approach to the analysis of the play script, intended to provide theatre practitioners and generalists with the tools necessary to understand the literary text of a play and its application to work in performance, design and critical/ historical studies. Traditional grading only.

110A,B. Theatre Arts Activity-Cast (1,1)
Participation in acting projects. Open to students cast in
university-sponsored productions.

112. Beginning Voice and Speech for the Actor (3)
Theory and practice in developing command of oral techniques for stage including breath support, resonation, free vocal release, and articulation. Traditional grading only. (CAN DRAM 6)

113. Introduction to Acting (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: a Foundation course. Review of actors and acting, past and present; their work as artists; basic exercises in voice, diction, movement, and personality projection. Open only to non-Theatre Arts majors. Attendance at university-sponsored productions required.

114A,B. Fundamentals of Acting (3,3)
Development and preparation of the actor’s instrument: voice, body, imagination. Exercises in relaxation, sensory work, motivations and relationships. Individual study of textual problems for actors. (6 hrs lab.) (114A, CAN DRAM 8)

122. Appreciation of Theatre Arts (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: A Foundation course. Appreciation and understanding of the arts of the theatre for the non-theatre major; standards for critical evaluation of the live theatre; lecture, discussion, written critiques and attendance at university-sponsored productions required. Not open to students with credit in THEA 124.

124. Introduction to World Theatre and Drama (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: A Foundation course. Introduction to all aspects of theatre including criticism, dramatic literature, movements, themes, historical background and theatrical production from different parts of the world. Same course as C/LT 124.

140A,B. Theatre Arts Activity — Crew (1,1)
Participation in technical play production projects. Specific assignment determined at initial meeting. 60 hrs minimum participation time or major crew assignment.

142. Elementary Stagecraft (3)
Basic physical equipment of the theatre, elementary scenic design, construction, rigging, painting and drafting. Practical lab assignments dealing with the preparation of scenery and props for university-sponsored productions. Should be taken concurrently with THEA 148. Traditional grading only. (9 or more hrs lab)

144. Stage Make-up I (3)
Practical introduction to techniques of theatrical make-up. Students must be clean-shaven due to the nature of the course. Preparation of make-up material for university-sponsored productions. Should be taken concurrently with THEA 146. Traditional grading only. (9 or more hrs lab.)

146. Costume Crafts I (3)
Techniques of costume and accessory construction for the stage; use of fabrics, materials and equipment; preparation of costumes and accessories for university-sponsored productions. Should be taken concurrently with THEA 144. Traditional grading only. (9 or more hrs lab.)

148. Stage Lighting I (3)
Theory and practice of modern stage lighting; functions of light;
design of lighting layout; properties of various instruments; practical experience in the hanging and focusing of lighting equipment for university-sponsored productions. Should be taken concurrently with THEA 142. Traditional grading only. (9 or more hrs lab.)

210A,B. Theatre Arts Activity — Cast (1,1)
Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing. Participation in acting
projects. Open to students cast in university-sponsored productions. (3 or more hrs lab.)

214. Intermediate Acting (3)
Prerequisites: THEA 112, 114A and B. Should be taken directly following THEA 114B. Introduction to scene study; application of techniques of body, voice and imagination to dramatic texts, stimulating an acting process for the development of a role. Traditional grading only. (6 hours laboratory.)

240A,B. Theatre Arts Activity — Crew (1,1)
Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing. Participation in technical play production projects. Specific assignment determined at initial meeting. 60 hrs minimum participation time or major crew assignment. (3 or more hrs lab.)

262. Beginning Movement for the Actor (3)
Practical study of movement fundamentals, body awareness, physical intentions, and nonverbal communication related to the beginning acting process.

271. Stage Management (3)
Management skills required for the professional stage manager.
Course examines responsibilities and function of the stage manager in relation to the director, designers, and performers. Traditional grading only. (6 hrs lab.)

Upper Division

310A,B. Theatre Arts Activity — Cast (1,1)
Prerequisite: Junior class standing. Participation in acting
projects. Open to students cast in university-sponsored productions. (3 or more hrs lab.)

312. Applied Voice and Speech for the Actor (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 112 or equivalent. Further study of vocal techniques for the theatre, including variety of quality, force, tempo and pitch, scansion, and imagery; application of basics learned in 112 to more complicated dramatic texts.

316. Rehearsal and Performance (3)
Prerequisites: THEA 214. Performance-based class focusing on the interrelationship of actor and director; working with the director on the creative process; interpreting the demands of the director and combining these with the actor’s creative process. Traditional grading only. (6 hours laboratory.)

318. Advanced Scene Study (3)
Prerequisites: THEA 214, 316, and/or consent of instructor. Intensive scene study in modern dramatic texts. Class is designed to continue and strengthen the process of role development for the actor through scenic exercises. May be repeated to a maximum of six units. Traditional grading only. (6 hours lab.)

321. History of Theatre and Drama (4)
Prerequisites: THEA 101 or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor. History of drama and theatre from primitive ritual to the present day and its relationship to the social, economic and political forces from age to age. Traditional grading only.

322. Period Style for the Theatre (3)

This course covers the relationship of the visual arts, culture, music, and literature to theatrical production from the time of the ancient Greeks to the present. Gives an overview of period style, drawing together the philosophical, artistic, and intellectual forces that create that style. Traditional grading only.

323. Contemporary Theatre and Theory (3)
Prerequisites: THEA 101 and 321. An in-depth analysis of current themes, practices, aesthetic imperatives and contemporary theatrical trends centered around the dramatic text.

324I. Theatre Today (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of 13-unit Foundation requirement and upper division status. This course examines current trends, achievements and problems in contemporary Western theatre and dramatic literature. The evolution of a work from script to stage will be studied in order to understand better both the process and the impact of theatre as a defining expression of our culture. The work of African-American, Asian-American, Latino and women playwrights and theatre groups will be examined in detail and contrasted with theatrical trends in Europe. Same course as C/LT 324I.

340A,B. Theatre Arts Activity — Crew (1,1)
Prerequisite: Junior class standing. Participation in technical play production projects. Specific assignment determined at initial meeting. 60 hrs minimum participation time or major crew assignment. (3 or more hrs lab.)

341. Presentation Techniques for Theatre (3)
Develop an understanding of form, shape, line, and tone through exercises with various media; explore approach to visualization and presentation techniques for theatre design. Traditional grading only. (6 hrs lab)

*342. Advanced Technical Theatre (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 142 or consent of instructor. Investigation of tools, materials, and procedures used in scenic construction and rigging; supervised practical application of the techniques through scenic drafting and work on university-sponsored productions. (9 or more hrs lab.)

352. Foundations of Visual Expression (3)
Introduction to the basics of visual composition stressing a link to the arts of Theatre Design. Emphasizes the development of visual discipline, creative skills and the poetic and artistic nature of theatre design.

364. Stage Combat (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 262 or consent of instructor. A practical study of unarmed combat for the stage. Covers technique, safety, and application of combat skills to the acting process. Traditional grading only. (6 hrs lab.)

373. Directing for the Camera (3)
Prerequisites: THEA 214 or consent of instructor. Study of script analysis, filmic space, mise-en-scene, decoupage, and working with the actor. Emphasis on a series of collaborative exercises between director and actor.

*374. Fundamentals of Directing (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 101 or consent of instructor. Introduction to script analysis, rehearsal techniques, director’s prompt book and organization of stage space and time. Utilizes contemporary realistic plays to develop actor/director communication skills. Intensive scene work.

*375. Intermediate Directing (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 374. Intensive work using nonrealistic plays to develop director’s concept, advanced script analysis and an approach to the challenges of style. Introduction to collaboration with set, lighting, costume, sound, and make-up designers. Intensive scene work with student actors focusing on rehearsal techniques. (6 hrs lab.)

*380. Playwriting (3)
Creative writing for the stage. Study of character, concept, theme, dialogue and structure.

*385. Stage Make-Up II (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 144 or consent of instructor. Introduction to character portraiture, fine painting techniques and makeup design rendering. Students must be clean shaven due to the nature of this course. Supervision in the practical application of these elements in university-sponsored productions. (6 hrs lab)

410A,B. Theatre Arts Activity — Cast (1,1)
Prerequisite: Senior class standing. Participation in acting
projects. Open to students cast in university-sponsored productions. (3 or more hrs lab.)

413. Film/Video Acting (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 318 or consent of instructor. Acting techniques required for the stylistic range and variety of film and television scripts. Video recording and playback of scenes and filmic acting exercises to adjust acting skills to these media. Traditional grading only. (6 hrs lab.)

414. Period Scene Study (3)
Prerequisite: 318 and/or consent of instructor. Scenes from period plays including Greek, Shakespeare, Comedy of Manners. Analysis of play structure in terms of language, background, human behavior. May be repeated to a maximum of six units. Traditional grading only.

415. Audition Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 318 or consent of instructor. This course is designed to acquaint the actor with auditioning skills and practical business information necessary for acting professionally. Topics include: picture, resume, interview, audition, agent, casting, director, unions, contracts, job market and career strategies. Traditional grading only. (6 hrs lab.)

421I. Classical Drama (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and upper division status, one course in literature or Theatre Arts. An interdisciplinary examination of major plays of the Greeks and the Romans, both as literature and as theatre. Includes the “invention” of the drama as an art form and the development of tragedy and comedy. Considers also the debt of modern and dramatic literature to the theatre of the ancients. Same course as CLSC 421I.

425. Theatre and Cinema (3)
Examines relationships between theatre and cinema both historically and within the problematics of realism, comedy and melodrama. Traditional grading only.

*426. Dramatic Theory and Criticism (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 101 or consent of instructor. Study of the major theories of dramatic literature and performance. Analysis of dramatic works from the standpoint of genre, style, and structure.

433. Design for Theatre (3)
Prerequisites: THEA 101, 142, 144, 146, 148, 341, and 352. Integration of the styles and methods of theatrical costume, make-up, scenery and lighting design.

440A,B. Theatre Arts Activity — Crew (1,1)
Prerequisite: Senior class standing. Participation in technical play production projects. Specific assignment determined at initial meeting. 60 hrs minimum participation time or major crew assignment. (3 or more hrs lab.)

441. Scenographic Techniques (3)
A study of the drafting techniques used to translate the designer’s vision to the finished set on stage. Includes both traditional and computer-aided design and drafting tools. Traditional grading only.

442. Scenic Technical Skills (3)
Prerequisites: THEA 342 or consent of instructor. The use of materials and construction methods in stage properties, set dressing and furniture; painting techniques for scenery and properties. Supervision in the practical application of these elements in university-sponsored productions. Traditional grading only. (6 hrs lab.)

443. Stage Make-up III (3)
Advanced make-up techniques for characterization and style.
Students must be clean shaven due to the nature of this course.
Supervision in the practical application of these elements in university-sponsored productions. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

447. Costume Technical Skills (3)
Prerequisites: THEA 146 or consent of instructor. Analysis of the structure of costumes and accessories. Advanced technical
projects using materials, patterning and construction methods in
costume and accessories. Supervision in the practical application of these elements in university-sponsored productions. (6 hrs lab.)

448. Lighting Design I (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 148. Techniques of designing lighting for
various stage forms; creative planning and projection of designs for specific productions. Traditional grading only. (6 hrs lab.)

449. Sound Design for the Theatre (3)
Introduction to the scope, tools, materials and practices of sound in the theatre today. Traditional grading only.

*451. Computer Applications for the Theatre (3)
The use of computers in the process of scenic, lighting, and costume design and the application of general purpose software in the management and operation of performing arts organizations.

*452. Writing for the Theatre Arts (3)
Writing nonfiction prose, with emphasis on particular features of writing in the Theatre Arts. Traditional grading only. (6 hrs lab.)

*455. Metal Fabrication for the Stage (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 142 or consent of instructor. A study of metalworking for the designer and technician in the theatre. Traditional grading only. (6 hrs lab.)

*457. Projection Workshop (3)
A study and application of new and traditional techniques of scenic and lighting projection for the stage. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

*462. Intermediate Movement for the Actor (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 262 or consent of instructor. Further training in movement to explore and develop physical characterization for a role. Coursework includes individual movement problem solving, improvisation, scenes and monologues. (6 hrs lab.)

472. Technical Direction (3)
Prerequisites: THEA 342 or consent of instructor. The course will cover properties of materials, structural analysis, project planning processes and problem solving as they relate to the construction of stage scenery, its installation in the theatre, and the organizational process. Project work in the areas of scenery construction, rigging, pneumatics and hydraulics, shop organization and layout, and crew training and management will comprise the major portion of the course. Traditional grading only.

*476. Theatre Management (3)
Examination of administration, management, and promotion of a
producing theatre organization. Practical application required in university-sponsored productions. (9 or more hrs lab.)

*480. Advanced Playwriting (3)
Prerequisite: THEA 380 or consent of instructor. Writing the
full-length play with emphasis on dialogue, subplot, and character development.

490. Special Topics in Theatre Arts (1-3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing in major or consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in Theatre Arts selected for intensive
study. May be taken for maximum of nine units. Topics will be
announced in the Schedule of Classes.

*498. Special Studies in Theatre Arts (3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in major or consent of instructor.
Independent projects and research of advanced nature in the area of Theatre Arts under faculty supervision. Limited to 6 units in any one area. Area will be designated by letter at time of registration as (a) acting, (b) directing, (c) costume, (d) scenery, (e) properties, (f) playwriting, (j) theatre history, (k) theatre criticism, (l) movement, (m) makeup, (n) lighting, (o) voice, (p) stage management, (q) theatre management, (r) dance, (s) technical direction. Traditional grading only.

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Graduate Division

501. Introduction to Graduate Studies (1)
Methodological issues involved in graduate theatre research; bibliographical studies and library research; study and critical evolution of research; methods in the development of research as relates to the theatre artist. Traditional grading only.

502. Seminar in Theatre Management I (3)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program. Study of contemporary principles of management processes specifically targeted to people pursuing professional Theatre Arts Management careers. The principles and practices of marketing, development, fundraising, and publicity are analyzed and assessed through research and study. Traditional grading only. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

503. Leadership and the Arts (3)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program or senior status and completion of THEA 476 or consent of instructor. Study of contemporary principles of leadership and leadership development processes with special concern for application to people working in the arts. The context for leadership in arts organization is assessed and matched against students’ personal leadership styles. Traditional grading only.

504. Managing the Not-For-Profit Arts Organization (3)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program or senior status and completion of THEA 476 or consent of instructor. Study of the principles of organizational management as applied to not-for-profit arts organizations. Issues include strategic planning and analysis, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Also to be studied are the principles and practices of fundraising in the not-for-profit environment. Traditional grading only.

514. History and Theory of Acting (3)
Prerequisite: Minimum of 6 units of acting or consent of instructor. Selected areas of study in the history, theories, and criticism of acting.

517. Repertory Theatre I (2)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program. Design, preparation, rehearsals, and performances of selected plays in California Repertory Company and University Players. Traditional grading only. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units (6 hrs lab.)

518. Repertory Theatre II (2)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program. Design, preparation, rehearsals, and performances of selected plays in California Repertory Company and University Players. Traditional grading only. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units (6 hrs lab.)

519. Repertory Theatre III (2)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program. Design, preparation, rehearsals, and performances of selected plays in California Repertory Company and University Players. Traditional grading only. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units. (6 hrs lab.)

520A. Voice I (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA Program. Laying the
groundwork in voice and speech techniques for professional actors. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

520B. Voice I (2)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into MFA Program. Application of vocal technique into various styles of verse and prose for meaningful vocal expressiveness. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

521A. Voice II (2)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into MFA Program. Exploration of extensive vocal variety and expressiveness, using the four components of voice: quality, force, tempo, pitch. Expanding the boundaries. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

521B. Voice II (2)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program. Analysis and development of dialects and accents for performance. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

522A. Voice III (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into MFA Program. Advanced study of dialects. Coursework covers research, analysis, and performance of selected dialects in the context of a play. Traditional grading only.

522B. Voice III (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into MFA Program. Exploration of microphone techniques. Coursework covers standup, radio drama, dubbing, animation, and practice in the development of a demo tape for professional voiceover work. Traditional grading only.

523. Theory and Practice of Contemporary Theatre (3)
Critical exploration of the major schools of thought between
1970 and the present including styles, genres, and both national and international trends. Contributions of theatre practitioners and theorists and the role of the audience in this period. Traditional grading only.

530A. Acting in Repertory I (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA program. Foundation and development of individual and ensemble acting techniques necessary for the repertory actor and company. Applicable and related to performance schedule. Traditional grading only.

530B. Acting in Repertory I (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA program and THEA 530A. Variable modules of technique training in ensemble and interaction skills for the repertory actor. Dependent upon needs of individual actor, ensemble and/or performance schedule. Traditional grading only.

531A. Acting in Repertory II (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA program. Development
of a variety of acting techniques available to the actor for playing situation, character, style, and theatricality. Applicable and related to the performance schedule. Traditional grading only.

531B. Acting in Repertory II (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA program and THEA 531A. Variable technique modules in further development of repertory acting skills for playing situation, character, style, and theatricality. Dependent upon needs of individual actor, ensemble and/or performance schedule. Traditional grading only.

532A. Acting in Repertory III (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA program. Advanced and professional technique training of skill variety in the repertory actor. Applicable and related to the performance schedule. Traditional grading only.

532B. Acting in Repertory III (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA program and THEA 532A. Variable advanced technique modules for expansion and enrichment of professional acting skills for the individual and ensemble. Dependent upon needs of individual actor, ensemble and/or performance schedule. Traditional grading only.

540. Non-Traditional Material Use in the Theatre (2)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Creative use of non-traditional materials in the design and fabrication of props, accessories, and set dressing. Exploration into decorative techniques and processes in fabrication and finishing. (4 hrs lab)

541. Portfolio Development (2)
A study of content and presentation forms for the designer’s
portfolio, resume, and cover letter. Acquaints the designer/technician with interview skills and practical business information. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

542. History and Theory of Design for the Theatre (3)
Critical exploration of the evolution of design theory and styles
through historical evidence from the Renaissance to the
present.

544. Visual Concepts in Theatre Design (2)
Foundations in visual conceptualization emphasizing the development of visual discipline, creative skills, and the poetic nature of theatre design. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab)

550. Computer Graphics for Theatre Design (2)
Hands-on course centered on the creation and use of computer-based graphic images, and their application to theatre management, and costume, scenic, and lighting design. Emphasis will be placed on illustration, photo and scanned image manipulation, figure drawing, and paint programs. Traditional grading only.

554. Textile Applications in Theatre Design (2)
Exploration and creative application of techniques of manipulating, painting, and dyeing textiles for theatrical design. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

556A. Costume Design II (2)
Development of skills in visual communication and style, including advanced rendering techniques and presentation. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

556B. Costume Design II (2)
Prerequisite: THEA 556A or consent of instructor. Development of skills in research, interpretation, conceptualization, and integrating multiple sources in design. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

557. Projection Workshop (2)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced techniques of lighting projection for the stage. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab)

564A. Movement I (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA Program. Practical study in movement fundamentals, body mechanics, and non-verbal communication. Exploration of movement as actor’s tool to aid in the acting process. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

564B. Movement I (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA Program. Analytical and practical exploration of movement principles of weight, space, time, and energy and their application to the acting process. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

565A. Movement II (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA Program. A practical study of unarmed combat for the stage. Coursework covers technique, safety, choreography, and application to the acting process, including the performance of scenes that include combat. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

565B. Movement II (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into MFA Program. A practical study of armed combat for the stage, including quarterstaff, broadsword, saber, rapier and dagger. Coursework covers technique, safety, choreography, and application to the acting process. (4 hrs lab.) Traditional grading only.

566A. Movement III (2)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program. Historical and practical study of movement styles from selected theatrical periods through the eighteenth century. Coursework covers social dancing, movement, manners, and the handling of period costumes, props, and accessories. Traditional grading only.

566B. Movement III (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into MFA Program. Historical and practical study of movement styles of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Coursework covers social dancing, movement, manners, and the handling of period costumes, props, and accessories. Traditional grading only.

580A. Scene Design I (2)
Development of scene design through script analysis and understanding of space, form, line, color, texture, and mood. Planning and development of the scenic rendering and model. Traditional grading only.

580B. Scene Design I (2)
Prerequisite: THEA 580A or consent of instructor. Exploration of the elements of scenic design as demanded by a variety of scripts and styles with specific challenges and complex production format. Traditional grading only.

581. Scenographic Techniques (2)
A study of the drafting techniques used to translate the designer’s vision to the finished set on stage. Includes both traditional and computer-aided design and drafting tools. Traditional grading only.

583. Theatrical Patterning Methods (2)
Exploration of fitting, advanced patterning, and construction techniques. Projects in fitting problems, flat patterning, draping, under-structures, and tailoring for the theatre. Traditional grading only.

584. Rendering and Painting for Theatre (2)
Introduction to the basics of rendering and painting, stressing a link to the arts of theatre design; developing an ability to depict form and space. Emphasizes the development of visual discipline, drawing, and rendering techniques used in the visual presentation of stage design and scenic painting. Traditional grading only for Majors. (6 or more hours lab)

585A. Scene Design II (2)
Projects in scene design for the multi-set play. Consideration of stylistic unity, current trends, and approaches as well as shifting problems. Development of advanced rendering techniques. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

585B. Scene Design II (2)
Prerequisite: THEA 585A or consent of instructor. Further development of skills in scene design for the multi-set play. Development of advanced model making techniques. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

590. Graduate Design (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into MFA Program. Advanced design
projects and concepts with faculty supervision. Limited to 6 units in any one area and no more than 6 units in all areas in any one semester. Area will be designated by letter at time of registration as (c) costume, (d) scenery, (e) properties, (m) makeup, or (n) lighting. Traditional grading only.

602. Seminar in Theatre Management II (3)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program. Study of the
application of contemporary principles of management processes specifically targeted to people pursuing professional Theatre Arts Management careers. The applications of the principles and practices of marketing, development, fund-raising, and publicity are analyzed and assessed through research and study. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 9 units. Traditional grading only.

614. Advanced Period Scene Study (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance by audition into MFA program. Acting in Shakespeare and advanced scene study from selected theatrical periods and plays. Analysis and exercises include language, background, human behavior. Traditional grading only.

648A. Lighting Design II (2)
The direct application of cueing and the structuring of the total
lighting design within the time constraints of rehearsal and production. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

648B. Lighting Design II (2)
Prerequisites: THEA 648A or consent of instructor. Development of skills in the lighting design process for a variety of scripts and styles with specific challenges and complex production format. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

649A. Lighting Design III (2)
Development of skills in lighting for the musical, opera, and
dance. Traditional grading only.

649B. Lighting Design III (2)
Prerequisite: 649A or consent of instructor. Development of skills in lighting for other production venues. Traditional grading only.

656A. Costume Design III (2)
Development of skills in costume design for the musical, opera, and dance. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

656B. Costume Design III (2)
Prerequisite: THEA 656A or consent of instructor. Development of skills in costume design for other production venues. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

685A. Scene Design III (2)
Development of skills in scene design for the musical, opera, and dance. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

685B. Scene Design III (2)
Prerequisites: THEA 685A or consent of instructor. Further development of skills in scene design for other production venues. Traditional grading only. (4 hrs lab.)

686. Theatrical Tailoring (2)
Investigation of tailored garments and understructures in selected historical periods. Projects in traditional and contemporary hand machine tailoring techniques, and in specialized construction for undergarments. Supervision in the practical application of these elements in university-sponsored productions. (4 hrs lab.) Traditional grading only.

690. Special Topics in Theatre Arts (1-3)
Topics of current interest in Theatre Arts selected for intensive
study. May be taken for maximum of nine units. Topics will be
announced in the Schedule of Classes. Traditional grading only.

694. Advanced Studies in Theatre Arts (3)
Advanced individual projects with faculty supervision in an area of Theatre Arts specialization. Limited to three units in any one area per semester and no more than six units in one semester with a total of nine units in any one area. Areas will be designated by letter at time of registration as (a) acting, (b) directing, (c) costumes, (d) scenery, (e) properties, (f) playwriting, (j) theatre history, (k) theatre criticism, (I) movement, (m) makeup, (n) lighting, (o) voice, (p) stage management, (q) theatre management, (s) technical direction. Traditional grading only. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
A. Acting
B. Directing
C. Costumes
D. Scenery
E. Properties
F. Playwriting
J. Theatre History
K. Theatre Criticism
L. Movement
M. Makeup
N. Lighting
O. Voice
P. Stage Management
Q. Theatre Management
S. Technical Direction

696. Aesthetic Theory and Conceptualization (3)
A study of theoretical aesthetics as it applies to the creative act. Practical application of research and variable aesthetic elements in production style and conceptualization. Traditional grading only.

698. MA Thesis (1-4)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and consent of department chair. Preparation, completion, and submission of thesis. Traditional grading only.

699. MFA Thesis (1-6)
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy and consent of department chair. Planning, preparation, and completion of thesis related to field of specialization. Traditional grading only. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

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