California Community Colleges System Courses

Introduction to Stage Costuming

Costume construction theory and practice are the essential elements in this course, including a survey of the history of costume.

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• Paid Course

Beginning Stage Make-Up

A study of the art and application of stage make-up with practice in the techniques of creating facial characterizations and alterations for specific roles and types.

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• Paid Course

3D and Theatrical Styles Make-Up

This course is a study and practice of specific techniques in the art of 3D and theatrical styles make-up with emphasis on developing knowledge and skill in its design and practical application.

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• Paid Course

Introduction to Stage Management

This course explores the artistic and organizational techniques and practices required of stage managers. Topics covered include production preparation, safety, rehearsal documentation styles, executi

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• Paid Course

Scenic Design

This course introduces the student to the principles of scenic design as applied to the Theatre. Creative skills such as sketching, drawing, and research will be explored, and techniques in drafting b

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• Paid Course

Beginning Stage Direction

Basic techniques of play analysis and stage directorial techniques are explored in this course.

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• Paid Course

Acting I

This course introduces the beginning student to the art of stage acting. The major emphasis is on actor development and growth through character portrayal, scene or monologue performance, and written

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• Paid Course

Acting II

This course provides continued and intensive development of acting skills. Focus on realistic acting techniques, rehearsal skills, character building, scene study and performance, and play analysis.

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• Paid Course

Acting, Historical Styles – Early

This course contains development of acting skills and explores several non-realistic acting styles through performance of prepared scenes and culminating in a final public performance. Styles covered

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• Paid Course

Acting, Historical Styles – Late

This course contains development of acting skills and explores several non-realistic acting styles through performance of prepared scenes and culminating in a final public performance. Styles covered

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• Paid Course

Musical Theatre Workshop

This course introduces the student to theories, techniques and practices of musical theatre performance. The class concentrates on preparing and performing scenes from musical theatre, culminating in

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• Paid Course

Comedy Acting Workshop

This course explores comedic acting skills through the application and development of progressive comedy techniques. Through acquired knowledge of the genre and analysis of plays, this course fosters

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• Paid Course

Introduction to Acting Shakespeare

This course introduces students to acting in the world of Shakespeare. Students will explore the historical, social and poetic aspects of Shakespeare’s theatrical works and how they relates to the per

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• Paid Course

Advanced Production – Full Play

This course includes rehearsals and performances of a full-length theatrical production in the Main Stage. Emphasis is placed on cooperative blending of all theatrical activities into a finished publi

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• Paid Course

Stage Make-Up Workshop

A study of the art and practical application of stage make-up for those performing in Theatre Arts Department productions.

• California Community Colleges System
• Paid Course