Page 275 of Antelope Valley College 1999-2000 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Theatre Arts 273 Definition Theatre has played an important role in the examination of values in western society since the Golden Age of Greece. Through the ages, theatre has both reflected upon and questioned the basic tenants of the societies in which it flourished. Theatre has also found many forms for expression including serious drama, comedy, musicals and opera, poetic drama, and the many stylized forms that have evolved in the last century. Contemporary theatre is varied in both its styles of writing and production as well as the range of producing organizations. Every major metropolitan area boasts resident professional companies, major touring show facilities, experimental theatres, and community and educational theatre programs. In addition, modern technology has made first-class theatre available to all areas via television, video, and motion pictures. staff Program Advisement: Dr. Dennis W. White, Dean 722-6385 Administrative Assistant: Misti Harris 722-6385 Faculty: Jonet Leighton 722-6393 Dr. Richard Roemer 722-6394 Director of Theatre Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial 722-6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Carolina Barcos Nicholas Guilak Delbert Highlands 2121 Matt Huhn Perry Self Eugenie Trow 722-6425 Alissa Welsch 2124 Program Description Since theatre is a performance art, classes in the Theatre Arts Department are production oriented. The department produces a season of 5-6 shows each year, including serious and comedic dramas, musical theatre, theatre for young audiences, and an original one-act festival. A full range of courses are offered allowing the student to gain a broad-based background in all aspects of theatre along with intensive training for the actor, director, designer and playwright. Course offerings are designed to serve three student groupings: theatre students planning to transfer to a four-year institution; students seeking fulfillment of general education requirements for a degree program; and students wishing to broaden their vision as artists in an intensive acting training program to help prepare for a career as an actor in theatre, film and television. Distinctive Features Departmental productions are integrated into all course studies and are used as practical examples of the theory and practice covered in each course. The program is performance oriented with many opportunities for students and community members to participate in public performances of shows. Our theatre for young audiences program, for example, generally performs each year before over 7,000 audience members. Course offerings fall into three groupings: introduction to theatre history/theory, dramatic literature, and practical courses in acting, directing, playwriting and technical theatre. Career Options Acting in Theatre, Film and Television Agent for Theatre, Film and Television Arts Management Crew Heads: Props, Costumes Director for Theatre, Film and Television Entertainer Instructor Lighting Designer Makeup Designer Performance Artist Playwright Producer Properties Design and Construction Radio/Television Personality/Reporter Salesperson Screenwriter Stage Manager Theatre Reviewer Theatre Technician Trail Lawyer (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two-year college level.) Certificate Program Certificates in Acting and Technical Theatre are currently in the process of approval. Associate Degree An associate degree with a major in Theatre Arts is not available. Theatre Arts courses can be included in the 18 units necessary for an associate degree with a major in Letters, Arts, and Sciences. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.) Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree should complete the following courses prior to transfer. Theatre Major-CSU, Northridge THA 101, Theatre Appreciation 3 THA 102, Introduction to Stagecraft 3 THA 110, Acting Fundamentals 3 THA 105, Introduction to Lighting Design 3 Dramatic Art Major-UC, Santa Barbara THA 102, Introduction to Stagecraft 3 THA 110, Acting Fundamentals 3 THA 121, Theatre Production or THA 120, Theatre Performance .5-4 NOTE: This information is based on the 1996 97 articulation agreement. NOTE: Requirements may vary at other institutions. Check the appropriate catalog(s) and consult a counselor.

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