Department of Theatre

Faculty of Fine Arts

Undergraduate Courses

THEA 102   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Theatre Appreciation: From Page to Stage

A course designed to enhance understanding and appreciation of today's theatre. Assignments include watching plays on video and attendance at live theatre performances.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 102, 100. Not open to Theatre Majors.

THEA 122   Units: 1.5   Schedule

The Acting Experience

An examination of the fundamentals of the art of acting through self-exploration, improvisation, character and scene study.

Note: Not open for credit to students registered in or with credit in 120 or 121.

THEA 150   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Public Speaking

An overview of the theoretical bases of speech communication; development of the vocal, verbal, and non-verbal skills of organization and presentation essential to effective communication.

THEA 379   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Musical Theatre Workshop: Singing

Singing for the musical stage. Included will be work in vocal technique, presentation, and interpretation. The course will examine both solo and choral work.

Note: Enrollment limited to 25 students per section.

Prerequisites: Permission of the department.

THEA 394   Units: 1.5 or 3.0   Schedule

Directed Studies in Applied Theatre

Supervised research in Applied Theatre culminating in the production of a specific project either written or practical.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics to a maximum of 6 units.

Prerequisites: Permission of the department.

Graduate Courses

THEA 598   Units: 4.5   Schedule

MA Essay

Grading: INP, COM, N or F

THEA 599   Units: 6.0   Schedule

MA Thesis

Grading: INP, COM, N or F

THEA 699   Units: 30.0   Schedule

Dissertation

Prerequisites: Permission of the department.

Grading: INP, COM, N or F