INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND TRACKSREQUIREMENTSFOR ALL MAJORS
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Theatre Courses (28 units)

THEA 125 Script Analysis (3)
THEA 142 Introduction to Theatre Design (3)
THEA 211 History of Theatre and Drama I (3)
THEA 212 History of Theatre and Drama II (3)
THEA 213 History of Theatre and Drama III (3)
THEA 201 Scene Design I (3)
or
THEA 255 Lighting Design I (3)
or
THEA 353 Costume Design I (3)
THEA 331 Directing I (3)
THEA 494 Theatre Production: Scenic Elements (1)
THEA 495 Theatre Production: Lighting, Sound (1)
THEA 496 Theatre Production: Costume (1)
THEA 497 Theatre Production: Running Crew (1)
THEA 499 Special Project in Theatre Research (3)

ACTING TRACK (18 units)

The Acting Track is for students who are seeking rigorous preparation for
graduate study or for entry-level opportunities in the acting profession.
Although a competitive audition is not required for admission, screening
occurs within the first two years of the program. Students may be asked to
repeat courses or to take acting electivecourses beforeadvancing to the next
level. A minimum of 15 units is required to complete the track. Most stu-
dents elect to take more than the minimum.

Required Courses (18 units)

THEA 110 Acting I for Acting Track (3)
THEA 105 Movement for the Actor (3)
THEA 111 Voice for the Actor I (3)
THEA 202 Acting II (3)
THEA 322 Voice for the Actor II (3)
THEA 335 Impulse Improvisation (3)
Electives
THEA 205 Theatre Games (3)
THEA 231 Mime and Physical Theatre Techniques (3)
THEA 245 Makeup Design I (3)
THEA 246 Makeup Design II (3)
THEA 261 Acting for Musical Theatre I (3)
THEA 262 Acting for Musical Theatre II (3)
THEA 301 Techniques of Comedy (3)
THEA 302 Intermediate Scene Study (3)
THEA 308 Voice and Movement Integration (3)
THEA 309 Acting III (6)
THEA 312 Shakespeare (3)
THEA 315 Advanced Scene Study (3)
THEA 332 Mime and Physical Theatre Styles (3)
THEA 423 Advanced Study in Movement Theatre (1-9)
THEA 425 Advanced Study in Acting Style (1-9)
THEA 487 Professional Theatre Seminar (1-12)
THEA 489 Senior Acting Seminar (3)
THEA 493 Advanced Study in Theatre (1-9)

DESIGN AND PRODUCTION TRACK (18 units)
The Design and Production Track also prepares students for graduate study and/or entry into the theatreprofessions. Faculty mentors guide qualified
students through design and production projects of increasing responsibil-
ity, culminating in mainstage designs and leadership production positions
for the most advanced students. The Design and Production Track has an
excellent record of internship and career placements.

Required Courses (18 units)

THEA 109 Acting I for non- Acting Track (3)
THEA 201 Scenic Design I (3)
THEA 251 Stagecraft I (3)
THEA 255 Lighting Design I (3)
THEA 353 Costume Design I (3)
One of the following (3 units):
THEA 351 Stagecraft II (3)
THEA 355 Lighting Design II (3)
THEA 361 Scenic Design II (3)
THEA 453 Costume Design II (3)
Electives
THEA 107 Property Design and Construction (3)
THEA 209 Sound Design (3)
THEA 241 Costume, Dress and Society: Egyptian to Elizabethan (3)
THEA 242 Costume, Dress and Society: Elizabethan to 1950 (3)
THEA 245 Makeup Design I (3)
THEA 246 Makeup Design II (3)
THEA 257 Stage Management (3)
THEA 433 Advanced Study in Stage Management (1-9)
THEA 443 Structural Design and Safety (3)
THEA 445 Scene Painting (3)
THEA 463 Period Styles for Design (3)
THEA 480 Advanced Study in TheatreDesign (1-9)
THEA 487 Professional TheatreSeminar (1-12)

THEATRE STUDIES (18 Units)

In addition to the core courses required of all majors, students in the Theatre Studies Track must complete THEA 109: Acting I for Design/Production and Theatre Studies and fifteen additional units as described below:

One of the following courses in performance creation:
o Ensemble Theatre Laboratory or
o Playwriting

One of the following courses in dramaturgy and theory:
o Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Theatre or
o Theories of Theatre or
o Topics in Diversity or
o Production Dramaturgy (3 units)

One of the following courses in community engagement:
o Theatre for Social Change or
o Theatre of Crossing Cultures or
o Community Outreach in Theatre

One of the following courses in theatre organization and administration:
o Stage Management or
o Theatre Organization and Administration

One additional theatre course from student’s area of interest