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PERFORMING ARTS COURSES

HISTORY AND APPRECIATION

Music Appreciation – Classical
MUSI 2 (3 Units)
Survey of classical music from the medieval period through modern times. Medieval, baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, expressionistic, and contemporary music. Examination of the historical and sociological influences of the music.

Music Appreciation – American Music
MUSI 3 (3 Units)
Survey of American music from the American Revolution to the present. Presentation and analysis of traditional, folk, jazz, rock and commercial popular music. Examination of the historical and sociological influences on the music.

Theatre Appreciation
TART 3 (3 Units)
Study of the art, craft, and business of the theater. Emphasis on the audience’s appreciation of the work of the playwright, director, actor, designer, producer, and critic.

ACTING

Beginning Acting
TART 1 (3 Units)
Introduction to the basic techniques of acting, theory, terminology, and movement.

Intermediate Acting
TART 6 (3 Units)
Further studies in acting, stressing the importance of character analysis and development. Emphasis on extensive scene and monologue study.

Oral Interpretation
TART 2 (3 Units)
The study of both prose and poetry and how best to interpret a selection for the benefit of an audience.

TECHNICAL THEATRE

Introduction to Theatrical Design
TART 10 (3 Units)
An introductory course in the theory and practice of scenic, lighting, and sound design for theatrical productions. The lab explores the application of production practices of stagecraft, construction, painting, and finishing of the sets for an actual live production on campus.

College Choir
MUSI 4 (1 Unit)
Study and performance of choral music from early classics to contemporary works.

The Broadway Voice
TART 4 (2 Units)
Establishing basic vocal technique, including posture, vocal exercises, and breathing. Application of technique through the study of different genres of music using musical theatre literature.

INSTRUMENTAL

Beginning Concert Band
MUSI 5A (1 Unit)
Beginning study and performance of band literature from early classics to contemporary works. Degree Applicable

Intermediate Concert Band
MUSI 5B (1 Unit)
Intermediate study and performance of band literature from early classics to contemporary works. Degree Applicable

Advanced Concert Band
MUSI 5C (1 Unit)
Advanced study and performance of band literature from early classics to contemporary works. Degree Applicable

Beginning Symphonic Band
MUSI 6A (1 Unit)
Beginning study and performance of band literature from early classics to contemporary works.Degree Applicable. CSU

Intermediate Symphonic Band
MUSI 6B (1 Unit)
Intermediate study and performance of band literature from early classics to contemporary works. Degree Applicable. CSU

Advanced Symphonic Band
MUSI 6C (1 Unit)
Advanced study and performance of band literature from early classics to contemporary works. Degree Applicable. CSU

Jazz Ensemble
MUSI 7 (1 Unit)
Rehearsal and performance of standard commercial orchestra literature, including original and published arrangements for dance bands, radio, television, and motion picture orchestras.

Beginning Piano
MUSI 12A/B (1 Unit)
Class instruction in basic keyboard techniques and theory, including scales, chords, selected solos, and studies. Developing skills in reading music, familiarization with keyboard, and hand and finger control.

Intermediate Piano
MUSI 12C (1 Unit)
Continuation of Music 12B. Basic keyboard technique, including music reading, keyboard harmony, transposition, and improvisation.

Modern Theatre Production
TART 5 (1-4 Units)
Participation in a major theatrical production either in the acting or technical aspects of preparation and presentation of a selected show.

Calico Theatre Workshop
TART 8 (1 Unit)
Collaboration in the analysis, preparation, and production of short theatrical works through participation as directors, actors, and/or technicians. The process culminates in public performances at Calico Ghost Town.

Children’s Theatre
TART 11 (3 Units)
Exploration of children’s literature in performance through dramatic presentations for an audience of young people. No prior theatrical experience is required. Recommended for theatre, education, and early childhood education majors. Public performances and field trips are required.

Classical Theatre Production
TART 12 (1-4)
Applied study and practice of script analysis, acting techniques, technical theatre, and other performance skills through preparation and performance of a classical theatre production.

Musical Theatre Production
TART 13 (1-4 Units)
Applied study and practice of script analysis, acting, singing, dancing, technical theatre, and other performance skills through preparation and performance of a musical theatre production.

MISCELLANEOUS

Health and Body Image
TART 7 (3 Units)
An introduction to cultural beauty standards and how it affects our physical, mental and emotional health. Emphasis on the history of physical ideals, eating disorders, and media influence, including activities to enhance a healthy body image.

Occupational Work Experience in Theatre
TART 82 (1-8 Units)
Supervised employment of students in order to assist them in acquiring desirable work habits and attitudes in real jobs.