Course Descriptions TECHNOLOGY Technology A040 — Technical Math — 3 units An applied math course designed for the student with minimal background in mathematics to develop “need to know” skills necessary to be successful in technical, science, and vocational courses which require specific mathematical skills. Considerable review of essential math is emphasized. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. THEATRE ARTS Theatre Arts A100 — Introduction to Theatre — 3 units An introductory lecture course which explores the process of creating theatre today, including the contributions of the playwright, actor, director and designer. Plays of varying genres will be viewed and discussed. Students will attend and review two OCC-produced plays. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Theatre Arts A101 — Introduction to History and Literature of the Theatre — 3 units The study of the history of theatre from the Origins of Theatre to today. The history and development of theatre and drama are studied in relationship to cultural, political and social conditions of the time. Important plays from each era will be viewed and discussed. Students will attend and review one OCC theatre production. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Theatre Arts A103 — Theatre Improvisation-Short Form — 3 units The student will rehearse and perform individual and group improvisational scenes and exercises. The goals of the course are to help performers work with ease in front of an audience or camera, and learn Improv Olympics and theatre sports techniques and rules. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Theatre Arts A104 — Improvisation — 3 units The student will rehearse and perform individual and group improvisational scenes and exercises. The goal of the course is to help performers work with ease in front of an audience or camera. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Theatre Arts A105 — Drama and Acting — 3 units An introduction to acting and dramatic literature. Includes analysis of plays and dramatic structure, rehearsal tech- niques and performance of scenes and monologues. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Theatre Arts A106 — Acting Fundamentals — 3 units This course prepares a student to apply basic acting theo- ry to performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization, stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text. Required for theatre arts majors. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Theatre Arts A107 — Acting 2 — 3 units Advisory: Theatre Arts A106 or intermediate level act- ing experience/skills. See the instructor for admission on the first day of class, skill level will be validated by the instructor during the first week of the course. This course follows Acting Fundamentals and continues the exploration of theories and techniques used in prepa- ration for the interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, mono- logues, and scenes. Must be taken for letter grade. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Theatre Arts A110 — Theatre Laboratory Level 1 — 2 units An introduction to technical theatre and the creation of scenic elements. Includes basic concepts of design, painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization, and career possibilities. Students will work on OCC stage productions under faculty supervision. Must be taken for letter grade. Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Theatre Arts A111 — Theatre Laboratory Level 2 — 2 units Advisory: Theatre Arts A110. A laboratory course for the creation of scenic elements. Includes concepts of design, painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization. Level 2 students will work on OCC stage productions on intermediate skill-level technical tasks including scenery building and painting, and prop building and backstage crew assignments. Must be taken for letter grade. Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Theatre Arts A112 — Theatre Laboratory Level 3 — 2 units Advisory: Theatre Arts A111. Level 3 students will work at an advanced skill-level in the scene shop or backstage on OCC stage productions supervising crews and projects and/or building, rigging or painting scenic and prop elements. Includes advanced level concepts of set and prop design and construction, painting techniques, set rigging and movement, backstage organization, and career possibilities. Must be taken for letter grade. Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Theatre Arts A113 — Theatre Laboratory Level 4 — 2 units Advisory: Theatre Arts A112. Students will work on OCC stage productions under faculty supervision. Technical tasks in the fourth semester include working as head carpenter, lead scenic painter or prop master on a production. Must be taken for letter grade. Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Theatre Arts A115 — Acting for Camera and Stage — 3 units Explores the translation of stage acting techniques into film and television acting. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Theatre Arts A120 — Drama Rehearsal and Performance - Beginning — 3 units This course provides instruction and supervised participa- tion in theatre rehearsal and performance of a dramatic play. Students will gain practical acting experience at an introductory level. Actors must pass auditions. Cast assignments will be given upon enrollment. Must be taken for letter grade. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Theatre Arts A121 — Drama Rehearsal and Performance - Advanced — 3 units Advisory: Theatre Arts A120. This course provides instruction and supervised participa- tion in theatre rehearsal and performance of a romanatic play. Second semester students will gain intermediate skill level experience acting in ensemble or supporting dramatic roles. Assignments will be given upon enrollment. Actors must pass auditions. Must be taken for letter grade. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Theatre Arts A122 — Drama Rehearsal and Performance - Advanced — 3 units Advisory: Theatre Arts A121. This course provides instruction and supervised participa- tion in theatre rehearsal and performance of a dramatic play. Third semester students will gain advanced level practical acting experience in an ensemble, supporting or leading dramatic role. Assignments will be given upon enrollment. Actors must pass auditions. Must be taken for letter grade. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Theatre Arts A123 — Comedy Rehearsal and Performance - Beginning — 3 units Advisory: Theatre Arts A122. This course provides instruction and supervised participa- tion in theatre rehearsal and performance of a comedic play. Students will gain practical acting experience at a beginning level. Actors must pass auditions. Cast assignments will be given upon enrollment. May be taken for letter grade or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. Theatre Arts A124 — Comedy Rehearsal and Performance - Intermediate— 3 units Advisory: Theatre Arts A123. This course provides instruction and supervised participa- tion in theatre rehearsal and performance of a comedic play. Second semester students at an intermediate level will gain practical acting experience in comic ensemble or supporting roles. Cast assignments will be given upon enrollment. Actors must pass auditions. May be taken for letter grade or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Theatre Arts A125 — Comedy Rehearsal and Performance - Advanced — 3 units Advisory: Theatre Arts A124. This course provides instruction and supervised participa- tion in theatre rehearsal and performance of a comedic play. The third semester focuses at an advanced level on comic acting techniques and performance. Students in their third semester will gain practical experience in the performance of an ensemble, supporting or leading comic role. Cast assignments will be given upon enrollment. Actors must pass auditions. May be taken for letter grade or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Theatre Arts A126 — Musical Rehearsal and Performance - Beginning — 3 units This course provides instruction and supervised partici- pation in theatre rehearsal and performance of a stage musical. Students will gain practical acting and singing experience at a beginning level. Actors must pass audi- tions. Cast assignments will be given upon enrollment. May be taken for letter grade or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. 227