Chabot College 2024-2026 375 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, THTR 32D Theater Workshop Writing and Directing: Advanced 1 Unit This course supports students who are either writing or directing material that is in the process of being rehearsed and performed in other courses. Student writers will focus on using all skills developed in previous levels and applying them to re-writing material quickly and effectively during a rehearsal process. Student directors will focus on how to communicate with writers and designers to effectively bring to life a play with fully realized technical elements. This course will typically accompany THTR 30A and THTR 61A, or any other course where the focus is producing original student writing and directing. Students writing and directing in these other courses will be asked to enroll in THTR 32D as a way of giving more direct instruction and support to those students Laboratory: 54 hours Prerequisite: THTR 32C 38A Holiday Play 3 Units This course gives students the opportunity to participate in a stage play or podcast of a play that focuses on themes appropriate to holiday festivities. Students of all levels of experience will be given the opportunity to participate. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 18 hours 41 Introduction to Stage Management 1 Unit This course introduces the responsibilities, techniques, and tools of a modern stage manager for live events. Areas covered will include creating schedules, prompt books, and other paperwork; organizing and managing crew; managing production meetings; managing the rehearsal process; running performances. Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: THTR 46, THTR 48A, THTR 30A. 46 Stagecraft 3 Units An introduction to technical theater and the creation of scenic elements. Includes basic concepts of design, use of shop tools, painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization, and career possibilities. May include stage management, lighting, and/or sound techniques. Lecture, reading, projects, and practical experience. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 47A Introduction to College Theater Acting 3 Units This course provides instruction and supervised participation in theater rehearsal and performance in main season production or project. Enrollment is for duration of the production. Enrollment by audition only. Laboratory: 162 hours 47B College Theater Acting: The Basics 3 Units This is a continuation of THTR 47A, as students further their acting skills in a college production. This course emphasizes character development, along with objectives, actions and obstacles. Laboratory: 162 hours Prerequisite: THTR 47A 47C College Theater Acting: Intermediate 3 Units This is a continuation of THTR 47B. for furthering a student’s skill as an actor in a college production. Emphasis in this course will be on effective rehearsal techniques, generous responses,and ensemble building. Laboratory: 162 hours Prerequisite: THTR 47B 47D College Theater Acting: Advanced 3 Units This is a continuation of THTR 47C, where students further develop their skills as actors in a college production. This course will emphasize the polish in performance, the evaluation of one’s work and the development of a personal, creative process. Laboratory: 162 hours Prerequisite: THTR 47C 48A College Theater Technical: Introduction 3 Units Participation in scheduled productions as crew members and/or constructing its technical elements. Development of skills in the various technical areas involved in the presentation of a theatrical production. Laboratory: 162 hours 48B College Theater Technical: Beginning 1-6 Units Participation in scheduled productions as crew members and/ or constructing its technical elements. Application of skills in the various technical areas involved in the presentation of a theatrical production learned in preceding course. Laboratory: 54-324 hours Prerequisite: THTR 48A 48C College Theater Technical: Intermediate 1-6 Units Participation in scheduled productions as crew members and/ or constructing its technical elements. Application of skills in the various technical areas involved in the presentation of a theatrical production learned in preceding course. Laboratory: 54-324 hours Prerequisite: THTR 48B 48D College Theater Technical: Advanced 1-6 Units Participation in scheduled productions as crew members and/or constructing its technical elements. Application of leadership skills in the various technical areas involved in the presentation of a theatrical production. Laboratory: 54-324 hours Prerequisite: THTR 48C 61A Social Issues Theater 3 Units Students will create, develop, and perform an original theater piece based on social issues relevant to a local group or organization. The project will be based on community meetings and discussions to understand community issues of concern that will inform and drive the script and production. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 18 hours Strongly Recommended: THTR 1 61B Advanced Social Issues Theater 3 Units Students will create, develop, and perform an original theater piece based on social issues relevant to a local group or organization. The project will be based on community meetings and discussions to understand community issues of concern that will inform and drive the script and production. Students will build on skills developed in THTR 61A, taking on more responsibilities and providing leadership. Lecture: 54 hours Prerequisite: THTR 61A
