Fine Arts Division
Course Descriptions: Theatre
THEA 150. Theatre Ensemble (1-2)
Participation in Theatre Department productions. May be repeated once. A maximum of four units may be counted toward graduation requirements. Cr/NC grading. If taken in partial fulfillment of fine arts general education requirement, must be taken for unit credit with a letter grade. (GE).
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THEA 201. Theatre Appreciation (4)A survey of the various aspects of theatre, including acting, directing, theatre history, design, dramatic literature, and production activities. (GE).
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THEA 210. Introduction to Acting (4)A practical introduction to basic acting skills. (GE).
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THEA 220. Analysis and Interpretation (4)A practical class for developing the performer�s verbal and non-verbal responses. Prerequisite: THEA 210.
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THEA 226. Dance for Music Theatre (2)A practical class studying a particular style of dance for music theatre. The course may be repeated as different periods and styles are offered. A maximum of eight units in THEA 226, 227, 228, 325, and 326 (combined) may be counted toward the 128 units required for graduation. (GE).
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THEA 227. Stage Dance I (4)A practical class for developing the performer�s technique in dance for the stage, learning combinations involved in production, and developing style. Emphasis is placed on the student�s complete participation. A maximum of eight units in THEA 226, 227, 228, 325, and 326 (combined) may be counted toward the 128 units required for graduation. (GE).
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THEA 228. Movement for the Performer I (2)A practical class for developing the performer�s coordination, movement, rhythm, and spatial awareness. A maximum of eight units in THEA 226, 227, 228, 325, and 326 (combined) may be counted toward the 128 units required for graduation. (GE).
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THEA 240. Stagecraft (4)An introductory study of the technical aspects of theatre, including lectures and labs.
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THEA 241. Drafting for the Theatre (4)Studies in technical drawing for the theatre designer and technician. Through instruction and laboratory exercises, the student designer should attain a basic understanding of technical drawing and graphic skills necessary to communicate design ideas for production. Prerequisite: THEA 240 or consent of instructor.
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THEA 243. Stage Makeup (4)Instruction and practice in design and application of stage makeup. Studies in age, character, and animal makeups, prosthetic and hairpiece construction and application. (GE).
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THEA 250. Play Production (1)A laboratory-format technical theatre course offered in conjunction with the major theatrical productions. Crew heads for departmental productions may be chosen from this class. Open to theatre majors and non-theatre majors with fewer than forty units. Prerequisite: THEA 240 or consent of instructor.
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THEA 292. Selected Topics (1-4)
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THEA 293. Acting Spaces (2)A practical course providing fundamental acting experience in multifarious stage, television and film situations. Emphasis is on blocking, spatial awareness, and appropriate ensemble practices.
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THEA 299. Directed Studies (1-4)A lower-division form of THEA 599, Directed Studies. Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.
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THEA 310. Stage Management (4)A study of the duties, responsibilities, and roles of a stage manager. Work includes organization, communication, rehearsal procedures, and performance pattern. Prerequisite: THEA 240 or consent of instructor.
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THEA 311. History of the Theatre I (4)The development of theatre from the ancient Egyptians through the Renaissance. Includes representative plays and playwrights of the various periods and countries, as well as the development of the physical theatre and the roles of the actors and directors in theatre history.
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THEA 312. History of the Theatre II (4)The study of theatre history continued from the seventeenth century to the present. (WI, RM, PS).
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THEA 313. Multicultural (4)A survey of significant works of playwrights of diverse ethnicity that have contributed to the contemporary cultural mosaic.
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THEA 320. Role Development (4)The contribution of Stanislavsky�s system of role development will be covered as well as in-depth written analyses and performance of roles from the naturalistic plays of Ibsen, Strindberg, and Chekhov. This course develops skills for appreciation and criticism of plays and provides practical experience in the performance of naturalistic masterpieces. Prerequisite: THEA 220.
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THEA 321. Acting for the Camera (3)Studies the many important differences between acting for the stage and acting for the camera covered through reading materials, micing, lighting, blocking and other considerations associated with single camera productions. (Same as TC 321.) Prerequisite: TC 270.
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THEA 322. Alternative Performance Styles (4)The contribution of Artaud and Brecht to modern performance styles will be covered as well as in-depth written analyses of performances of roles from the works of Pirandello, Brecht, Pinter, and other contemporary playwrights whose work provides alternatives to naturalism. Prerequisite: THEA 320.
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THEA 325. Theatre Dance (2)A detailed study and practical class for developing advanced theatre dance techniques, drawing on elements of all forms of dance and exposing the performer to more advanced combinations and choreography, culminating in the performance of an entire theatre dance piece. The student will be given an overview of theatre dance and study the elements (movement, blocking, body position, interpretation, use of space, expression, and timing) that affect and inspire an audience. Emphasis will be placed on the discipline and knowledge necessary to participate in an entire theatrical production. The course may be repeated as different theatre dance techniques and styles are offered. Prerequisite: THEA 227. A maximum of eight units in THEA 226, 227, 228, 325, and 326 (combined) may be counted toward the 128 units required for graduation.
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THEA 326. Fundamentals of Choreography (2)A practical study in the craft of choreography. The student will learn choreographic group forms that can be applied to all styles of dance, such as modern, ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre. Improvisation and movement invention will be introduced to enable students to add more dimension and variety to their choreography. Application of the three elements of movement (time, space, and energy) will enable the student to explore choreography in more depth. Prerequisite: THEA 227. A maximum of eight units in THEA 226, 227, 228, 325, and 326 (combined) may be counted toward the 128 units required for graduation.
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THEA 328. Movement for the Performer II (2)A continuation of the study of movement designed to develop the performer�s coordination, movement, rhythm, spatial awareness, and voice. Prerequisite: THEA 228 or consent of instructor.
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THEA 330. Stage Directing I (4)A study of the basic techniques employed by a director to stage a play. The major portion of the course will be the public presentation of a class project. Prerequisite: THEA 201, THEA 240, or consent of instructor.
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THEA 333. Edinburgh Ensemble (4)Participation in Pepperdine�s production(s) at the Edinburgh International Festival. Admission into the ensemble is by audition and/or interview.
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THEA 340. Scene Design (4)A study of the elements of stage design and styles of scenery. Exercises and practical experiences in scenic design, drafting, perspective renderings, and model building. Prerequisite: THEA 240, THEA 241, or consent of instructor.
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THEA 341. Stage Lighting (4)The art and practice of stage lighting. Includes lighting instruments, principles of light, electricity, color, and artistic control; principles of design execution and use of lighting as a scenic element; instruction in analysis, layout, and design of lighting plots and their execution in production. Prerequisite: THEA 240 or consent of instructor.
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THEA 342. Stage Costume (4)A study of historical dress and the relationship of period style with theatrical presentation. Emphasis is on script and character analysis as it relates to design. Work in rendering style, construction techniques, and methods of presentation. (GE).
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THEA 350. Theatre Ensemble (1-2)Participation in Theatre Department productions; may be repeated once. A maximum of four units may be counted toward the 128 units required for graduation. Cr/NC grading. If taken in partial fulfillment of fine arts general education requirement, must be taken for unit credit with a letter grade. (GE).
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THEA 420. Period Styles (4)A performance course focusing on the problems of period styles of acting in the Greek, commedia dell�arte, Elizabethan, or Restoration periods. An examination of the cultures which produced these acting styles. Emphasis is on problems of language, poetry, and movement. Prerequisite: THEA 320 or consent of instructor.
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THEA 430. Stage Directing II (4)An in-depth study of special directing problems and the directorial techniques of recognized artists of the theatre. The major project for the course will be the public presentation of a one-act play, not to exceed forty-five minutes in length. Prerequisite: THEA 330 or consent of instructor.
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THEA 433. From Shakespeare to the Present: Great British Drama (4)Offered in the summer Edinburgh program. The development of the British stage from Shakespeare to the present. Includes representative plays, playwrights, directors, actors, designers, and producers. Includes field trips to sights of interest and viewing live performances of plays in specific venues related to the development of the British theatrical tradition.
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THEA 440. Scene Painting (4)A practical application course which introduces and explores the styles, techniques, and materials necessary in painting scenery for the stage. Prerequisite: THEA 240 or consent of instructor.
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THEA 450. Play Production (1)A laboratory-format technical theatre course in conjunction with the major theatrical productions. Crew heads for departmental productions may be chosen from this class. Prerequisite: THEA 240 or consent of instructor.
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THEA 491. Entering the Theatrical, Film, and Television Industry (3)Examines the problems and solutions in seeking employment in the entertainment and mass communication industry. The essentials of successful interviewing: preparing an appropriate resume and identifying and analyzing the various companies, studios, and networks that provide targets for possible employment. Through a series of sessions with established professionals, the day-to-day responsibilities of many of the high-visibility positions in the industry are clarified. (Same as TC 491.) Prerequisite: admission by interview with and consent of instructor.
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THEA 592. Selected Topics (1-4)
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THEA 593. Senior Thesis/Seminar (2)Designed as a capstone experience in one of the two sequences, this class concludes a major project in the student�s field of interest carried on in consultation with an advisor during the last two terms before graduation. Written application must be submitted at the beginning of the semester preceding the last two semesters prior to graduation. Application requires faculty recommendation and approval. At least two years� work in the production/design sequence should be completed as a basis for work in this course. Open only to seniors. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and division chairperson.
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THEA 598. Theatre Internship (1-4)A supervised internship for seniors in the student�s major area of interest. Placement is with a theatre-related company in greater Los Angeles where the student will be expected to develop a regular schedule of on-duty hours each week, with frequent reporting to the instructor on campus. The student is expected to work at least three hours per week off campus for each unit of credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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THEA 599. Directed Studies (1-4)An independent study course for advanced students who wish to examine a particular phase of the theatre in detail. The subject areas and the plan for the study will be arranged by the student and the instructor involved. Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.
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