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NOTE: Not all courses are offered every Semester.

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THEATER 100 -- Introduction to Theater

Section 0711 Mon. &Wed. 9:35am-11:00am @ Pierce College

Section 6566 Mon. & Wed. 3:30pm - 5:10pm @ El Camino HS

Section 6586 Mon. & Wed. 3:30pm - 5:20pm @ Granada Hills HS

An introduction to all aspects of the Theater Arts. Learn acting, staging, and technical terminology. The historical development of Theater. The importance of audience involvement. To foster an understanding and appreciation for performing arts. For majors and non-majors alike. Fulfills your Arts/Humanties requirement for degree or transfer.

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THEATER 225 -- BEGINNING DIRECTION

Section 5256 Mon & Wed. 4:00pm - 5:25pm

Recommended PreReq: Theater 270 (Beginning Acting) AND Theater 300 (or higher) (Technical Theater)

Must co-enroll in Section 5257 of Theater 291 (Rehearsal & Performances)

Putting it all together! An introduction to the creative development of a theatrical piece, including text selection, text analysis, casting, scheduling, technical staging, and directing actors. Each student will direct a one-act play or scene.

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THEATER 265 -- MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR

Section 3403 -- Thurs. 3:30pm to 6:40pm

Create an awareness of stage presence, body awareness, and use of physical space on stage. Explore character development though changes in movement and posture. Physical exercises for actors. Introduction to classical styles of movement and staged fighting.

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THEATER 270 -- BEGINNING ACTING

Five Sections available! See Fall 2004 Schedule of Classes for specific days & times

Your chance to take center stage! Learn or refine your performance skills through acting exercises, hands-on script analysis and scene study (rehearsals and performances) with fellow student actors. (Intermediate and Advanced Acting courses are also available. Advanced course emphasizes Classical styles, such as Shakespeare.)

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THEATER 310 -- INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL LIGHTING

Section 9502 Tues. & Thurs. 9:35am - 11:00am

Recommended PreReq: Theater 300

Learn how to make theater magic through lighting! This course emphasizes vocational skills and the use of computer graphics in lighting design.

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LISTING OF THEATER ARTS COURSES* (units):

ACADEMIC CLASSES
100 Introduction to Theater (3) ‡ § «
105 Drama Digest (1) ‡
110 History of World Theater (3) ‡ § «
115 History of American Theater (3) ‡ §
125 Dramatic Literature (3) ‡ § °
225 Beginning Direction (3)

PERFORMANCE CLASSES
099A Auditions (2)

232 Play Production (2)
240 Voice and Articulation (3)
250 Children’s Theater Production (2)
265 Movement for the Actor (2) ‡
270 Beginning Acting (3) ‡ «
271 Intermediate Acting (2) «
273 Advanced Acting (2) «
279 Musical Theater (2)

280 Musical Theater Workshop (2)
291 Rehearsals and Performances (1)
292 Rehearsals and Performances (2)

TECHNICAL THEATER CLASSES
300 Introduction to Stagecraft (3) ‡
310 Introduction to Theatrical Lighting (3)
315 Introduction to Theatrical Scenic Design (3)
342 Technical Stage Production (2)
411 Costuming for the Theater (2)
422 Applied Costuming for the Theater (2)
450 Beginning Stage Makeup (2)

Cooperative Education & Independent Study are also available through the Theater Department.

Los Angeles Pierce College offers an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in General Theater with options in Costume or Technical Theater.

‡ Fulfills HUMANTIES requirement for any AA/AS Degree.

§ Fulfills ARTS requirement (Area 3, Group A) for IGETC Transfer

« Fulfills ARTS requirement for CSU General Education Transfer

° Fulfills HUMANITIES requirement for CSU General Education Transfer

*NOTE: Not all courses are offered every Semester.