Chabot College 2024-2026 373 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, THTR 6B Advanced Movement for the Actor 3 Units Students will build on skills developed in THTR 6A. Specific areas of development will include relaxation while on stage, physical and emotional connection to characters being played, use of psychological gestures, improvisation with masks, and stage combat techniques. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 18 hours Prerequisite: THTR 6A Strongly Recommended: THTR 1 or THTR 3. 7 Voice for the Actor 3 Units Development of the awareness of and access to the natural voice for use in theatrical production, and in life. Increase emotional availability and ability to communicate text clearly through breath control and articulation. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 18 hours 8A Audition Technique and the Business of Acting 3 Units This course will give students an understanding of what is required in order to be a professional actor, as well as what it takes to pursue advanced acting degrees. The main focus will be on the audition process for theater, commercials and film. Students will receive coaching on contemporary and classical monologues, and learning techniques for cold-reads during a call-back. Other topics will include resumes, headshots and the basics of actor promotions. May not receive credit if THTR 8 has been completed. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 18 hours Strongly Recommended: THTR 1 8B Advanced Audition Technique and the Business of Acting 3 Units This course builds on skills learned in THTR 8A. Emphasis will be put on the development of a full repertoire of monologues for a variety of audition situations. Students will finish the semester prepared to audition for professional acting work as well as actor training programs and 4 year schools. Other topics will include current trends in actor promotions, development of a professional resumes and how to prepare for professional head shots. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 18 hours Prerequisite: THTR 8A or THTR 8 Strongly Recommended: THTR 1. 10 Introduction to Theater Arts 3 Units Focuses on the relationship of theater to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. Introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theater through play reading, discussion, films, and viewing and critiquing live theater, including required attendance at theater productions. Lecture: 54 hours 14 American Cultures in Theater 3 Units The history, representation and contributions of various ethnic groups in American theater and the study of theater as an instrument for expressing and understanding cultural identity. The focus will be on at least three of the following cultural groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Latin Americans and Native Americans. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A 15A Introduction to Directing for Theater 3 Units Learn the basics of directing actors working on dramatic writing for live performance. Focus will be given to blocking, text analysis, structuring rehearsal, leading a group in artistic collaboration. Lecture: 54 hours Prerequisite: THTR 1 16A Introduction to Dramatic Writing 3 Units Introduction to the basic concepts of dramatic writing, including playwriting, screenwriting, radio plays, and electronic media scripts. This course focus on character development, the qualities of believability and dialogue. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 1A 16B Basics of Dramatic Writing 3 Units This is a continuation of THTR 16A, with further exploration of modern dramatic writing forms. The course will focus on the completion of longer projects, including the 10-minute play and short film. Emphasis will be on dramatic tension and story-telling. Lecture: 54 hours Prerequisite: THTR 16A Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A 16C Intermediate Dramatic Writing 3 Units This is a continuation of THTR 16B, designed for students who wish to further develop their existing skills in dramatic writing. The emphasis of this course will be on developing longer works, with special attention to rising action and alternatives to Realism. Lecture: 54 hours Prerequisite: THTR 16B Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A 16D Advanced Dramatic Writing 3 Units This is a continuation of THTR 16C, designed for students who wish to further develop their existing skills in dramatic writing. The emphasis of this course will be on developing longer works, with special attention to rising action and alternatives to Realism. Lecture: 54 hours Prerequisite: THTR 16C Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A 17 Script Analysis 3 Units This course provides techniques for reading a script in preparation for production. Focus is on principles of structural dynamics, how scripts reflect cultural and social norms and values and how to apply differing theories as actors, directors and designers for their respective contributions to projects. The first job of any theater artist is to understand the script they are working on. This course builds the ability to perceive the writer’s intention in writing a script, giving students skills for bringing scripts to life in productions. Lecture: 54 hours
