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DVC Drama Classes listed by Course Number

DRAMA-111 Fundamentals of Stage Production (Lighting)

3 Units, SC

May Be Repeated Twice

3 hours Lecture per Week

Theory and techniques of stage lighting including the function of lighting equipment, the operation of basic dimmer systems, and the creation of light designs for selected plays. Demonstrations and laboratory experience.

DRAMA-112 Stage Makeup

2 Units, SC

1 hour Lecture / 3 hours Laboratory per Week

Aesthetics, materials, and procedures of stage makeup involving: aging latex and derma wax for witches and fairies, animals and monsters, and the construction of beards and mustaches.

DRAMA-113 Introduction to Costume Design

3 Units, SC

May Be Repeated Twice

1 hour Lecture / 5 hours Laboratory per Week

Theory and application of costume design and construction for the theater including fabric, basic patterns, wardrobe plotting, and historical styles. Working in crews for construction of costumes for theatrical productions. Lecture and laboratory required.

DRAMA-122 Basic Principles of Acting

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

First term in acting fundamentals with emphasis upon physical and vocal release. Theory and practice of improvisation, sensory awareness, communication of emotions, and scene playing. CAN DRAM 8

DRAMA-123 Intermediate Principles of Acting

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

Recommended: DRAMA 122 or equivalent

Continuation of the acting study sequence with emphasis upon expressive physical and vocal skills, fundamental characterizations, communication by means of external techniques, and the control of the script.

DRAMA-124 Advanced Principles of Acting

6 Units, SC

6 hours Lecture per Week

Prerequisite: DRAMA 122 and 123 or equivalent. Audition required.

Study of acting with extensive participation in the performance of selected scenes from plays of various types and periods.

DRAMA-126 Acting on Camera

3 Units, SC

2 hours Lecture / 3 hours Laboratory per Week

Recommended: DRAMA 122 and 123 or equivalent

Practical training and practice in acting on camera for the performer. Close attention to those techniques of acting that have special application to television and film.

DRAMA-127 Auditioning Techniques

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

Recommended: DRAMA-122 or equivalent

The course will cover the elements of auditioning techniques that include, but not limited to: monologue selection, styles, actor's preparation, research, theory and practical application. Students will learn to prepare for college, community and professional theatre auditions and create a portfolio. CSU, UC

DRAMA-130 Principles of Directing

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

Recommended: DRAMA 122 and 123 or equivalent; prior or concurrent enrollment in DRAMA 230; eligibility for ENGL 122

Study and analysis of the stage director, his function, the function of the director, and the preparation of a play script from the first reading through casting, rehearsals, and performances. Emphasis will be placed on theory of directing as well as its practical application.

DRAMA-140 History of the Theater

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

Survey of the development of dramatic art from prehistoric time to 1700; exploration of experience, imagination, and expression in dramatic art forms throughout the world.

DRAMA-141 History of the Theater

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

Survey of the development of dramatic art from the English Restoration to the present; exploration of experience, imagination, and expression in dramatic art forms throughout the world.

DRAMA-142 Multi-Cultural Perspectives in American Theater

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 122

Students will explore and evaluate contemporary dramatic literature (1965-present) of Native-American, African-American, Asian-American and Chicano/Latino cultures. They will also examine the historical as well as the cultural and social conditions in which these plays developed.

DRAMA-150 Children's Theater

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

May Be Repeated Three Times

Study of theory and principles of children's theater. The creation of a production using an adult cast with emphasis upon performance for audience of children by touring show to local elementary schools. Each term new literature is studied.

DRAMA-170 Musical Theater

4 Units, SC

4 hours Lecture per Week

May Be Repeated Once

Recommended: Ability to carry a vocal line.

A survey of the history and development of musical theater. The development of audition and performance skills combining singing, dancing, and acting in the presentation of scenes from a variety of musicals.

DRAMA-180 Literature of World Drama

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

Survey of world dramatic literature from prehistoric time to 1700. Study of the text as a mirror to and creator of human thought and action.

DRAMA-181 Literature of World Drama

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

Survey of world dramatic literature from 1700 to the present. Study of the text as a mirror to and creator of human thought and action.

DRAMA-200 Introduction to Technical Theatre

3 Units, SC

3 hours Lecture per Week

Co-requisite: DRAMA 201

Introduction to technical theatre will provide students with a theoretical, as well as a practical overview of the elements of technical theatre. This would include the following: safety precautions, stage management, stage design, scenery, lighting, sound, acting, makeup, and costuming. Also included will be the discussion of job opportunities in theatre.

DRAMA-201 Technical Theatre Lab

1 - 2 Units, SC

Variable Hours

May Be Repeated Three Times

Prerequisite: DRAMA 200 (may be taken concurrently)

Technical Theatre Lab will provide students with practical applications of technical theatre. Students will obtain hands-on experience working on main stage productions, arena productions, and student-directed projects. They will assist in the following areas: safety precautions, state management, stage design, scenery, lighting, sound, make-up, and costuming.

DRAMA-230 Directing Projects

1 - 2 Units, SC

Variable Hours

May Be Repeated Three Times

Recommended: Prior or concurrent enrollment in DRAMA 130 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL 122

Note: The student is limited to a maximum of 12 units in any combination of DRAMA 230, 260, and 270.

Practical application of Drama 130; preparation of script through performance, under rehearsal conditions of student-directed scenes in realistic style. Projects may culminate in limited public performance; intense development in student directed one-acts in varied theater styles for public performance; emphasis in the director-actor relationship and effective staging. May include original material. Transfer Credit. UC credit limitations. See counselor.

DRAMA-260 Acting Projects

1 - 2 Units, SC

Variable Hours

Recommended: Audition

May Be Repeated Three Times

Note: The student is limited to a maximum of 12 units in any combination of DRAMA 230, 260, and 270. Unit value depends on size of responsibility.

Practical experience in rehearsal and performance in student-directed scenes through performance under rehearsal conditions; rehearsal and performance in student directed one-acts in varied theater styles for public performance; rehearsal and performance in a short musical role; may be faculty or student directed. All projects culminate in public performance. Transfer Credit: UC credit limitations. See counselor.

DRAMA-270 Major Production: Acting Projects

1 - 2 Units, SC

Variable Hours

May Be Repeated Three Times

Recommended: Audition

Note: The student is limited to a maximum of 12 units in any combination of DRAMA 230, 260, and 270. Unit value depends on size of responsibility.

Detailed study of a faculty-directed, sustained, non-musical role with emphasis in rehearsal and performance. Includes script analysis, coordination of voice, movement, costume, makeup, and performance style. All projects culminate in public performance. Transfer Credit: UC credit limitations. See counselor.

DRAMA-290 Topics in Drama

1 - 3 Units, SC

Variable Hours

May Be Repeated Three Times

Note: Unit value depends on the number of theatrical experiences, amount of preparation, and evaluation required.

Exploration of the relationships of experience, imagination, and expression in various theatrical forms. Analysis of theatrical art as a cultural force with focus on contemporary concerns. Study of the unique and collaborative contributions of creator, director, designer, and performer to a total theater art. Experiences may include attendance at local, national, or international productions. Transfer Credit: UC credit limitations. See counselor.

DRAMA-298 Independent Study

1 - 3 Units, SC

Variable Hours

May Be Repeated Three Times

Prerequisite: Submission of acceptable educational contract to department and dean of instruction; topics must extend study beyond courses offered.

An opportunity for students to study interests under the direction of the faculty. Transfer Credit: UC credit limitations. See counselor.