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Degree, Transfer and Certificate Programs

Theatre Arts     2008-2009

The Foothill College Department of Theatre Arts is an important center for theatre training on the Peninsula, encompassing studio acting, performance, literature, history and technical studies. Each quarter the department presents one or more major productions, and through the Foothill Music Theatre program produces full-scale presentations of musicals. All members of the community may audition for most of these productions.

The General Program: The Theatre Department operates a theatre program for the non-theatre major, consisting of theatre appreciation, studio-acting classes, playwriting, and all production related classes, offered during the day and evenings.

The Foothill Theatre Conservatory: A comprehensive and integrated program for the dedicated student, provides intensive instruction in acting, voice, movement, literature, history, master classes and production processes. The Conservatory is intended for students seriously interested in an intensive investigation of all areas of theatre. The A.A. degree is available through participation in the Conservatory or through the Theatre Technology program.

Career Opportunities
The Foothill theatre major prepares the student to continue studies at a four-year institution, transfer into more specialized theatre training, or to apprentice or work in regional theatre.

Units required for Major: 59
Units required for Certificate: 59

Associate Degree Requirements:
• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required to include:
• All General Education requirements
• Core courses (31 Units)
• Master courses (12 Units)
• Support courses (12 Units)
• Electives (4 Units)
• Other graduation requirements as appropriate.

NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all Core and Support courses for the Degree or Certificates.

Program Type(s):
AA = Associate in Arts Degree.
CA = Certificate of Achievement.

Core Courses: (31 units)
THTR 2A Introduction to Dramatic Literature (4 Units)
THTR 2B Introduction to Dramatic Literature (4 Units)
THTR 2C Introduction to Dramatic Literature (4 Units)
THTR 7 Introduction to Directing (4 units)
THTR 20A Beginning Acting (3 Units)
THTR 20B Intermediate Acting (3 Units)
THTR 20C Advanced Acting I (3 Units)
THTR 20D Advanced Acting II (3 Units)
THTR 20E Advanced Acting III (3 Units)


Master Courses (12 Units Minimum)*
THTR 24 Readers Theatre (4 Units)
THTR 38 Movement Practicum for the Actor (2 Units)
THTR 40A Basic Theatrical Make-up (4 Units)
THTR 40B Theatrical Make-up for Production (4 Units)
THTR 46 Voice & Diction (4 Units)
THTR 48 Voice Practicum for the Actor (2 Units)
THTR 53 Auditioning for the Theatre (2 Units)
THTR 54 Actor's Workshop (4 Units)
THTR 58 Movement for the Actor: Stage Combat (4 Units)
THTR 62 Acting for Film & Television (2 Units)
THTR 71 Fundamentals of Stage Management (4 units)

*Master Courses are offered every quarter and taught on an approximate three-year cycle. They are designed to give a thorough and comprehensive investigation of a specific area of the actor's training. These courses may also be used as electives.

Support Courses: (12)
THTR 49, 49X & 49Y Rehearsal & Performance (2-8 Units)
THTR 44 Production Projects (5 Units)

Elective Courses: (4)
THTR 1 Theatre Arts Appreciation (4 Units)
THTR 5B Playwriting (4 Units)
OR CRWR 36B Introduction to Playwriting (4 Units)
OR VART 5B Introduction to Playwriting (4 Units)
THTR 6 Advanced Playwriting (4 Units)
THTR 8 Multicultural Mosaic of Performing Arts in America (4 Units)
THTR 21 Introduction to Technical Theatre (1 Unit)
THTR 21A Scenery & Property Construction (3 Units)
THTR 21B Intermediate Scenery & Property Construction (3 Units)
THTR 21C Advanced Scenery & Property Construction (3 Units)
THTR 34H Honors Department Honors Seminar in Theatre Arts (1 Units)
THTR 35 Department Honors Projects in Drama (2 Units)
THTR 47, 47X, 47Y Summer Music:Drama Workshop (3 - 10 Units)
THTR 61 The Theatre Live-On Stage (3 Units)
THTR 75 Introduction to Fashion & Costume Construction (4 Units)
THTR 76 Introduction to Fashion & Costume Design (4 Units)
THTR 81 Contemporary Issues in Performance Seminar (1 unit)
THTR 85, 85X, 85Y & 85Z Directed Field Study in Theatre (1-4 Units)
THTR 95X & X Drama Summer Stock Workshop (3 - 5.5 Units)
THTR 97, 97X, 97Y & 97Z Actor's Ensemble (1-4 Units)
MUS 13A Class Voice I (1 Unit)
Master Courses (see above) not used to fulfill the Master Courses Requirement may be used as an elective.

Career Certificate (59 Units)
This certificate is awarded upon completion of the following:
Core Courses (31 units)
Master Courses (12 units)
Support Courses (12 units)
Electives (4 units)

Academic Year: 2008-2009

Status: Approved
Date Modified: 2008-04-17 09:23:28

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