Performing Arts
Performing Arts programs offer a wide range of courses in music, theater and dance, including fundamentals, appreciation, theory, history, technique and performance practice.
Instrumental and vocal ensembles along with theatrical productions provide public performance opportunities to majors and non-majors alike. Performing Arts at College of the Desert is rooted in the passionate belief that the arts are an essential part of life and education, integral in the social development of every person, and vital to the understanding of diverse cultures. Students learn to express themselves artistically, both as individuals and in collaboration with others. Our community sees, supports, and sustains performing arts education not only for the immediate values of performance, but for ways of understanding the world, for the development of the mind and body, and for many underlying skills and understandings that are necessary for success in life. It is the goal of the performing arts program to:
- help students develop their artistic and intellectual potential to the highest possible level.
- provide a broad foundation of knowledge in the theory, history, literature and practice of performing arts for students wishing to pursue degree, certificate, transfer and vocational agendas.
- promote community awareness of the relationship between the performing arts and the history of human values, cultural diversity and the liberal arts tradition.
- promote the development of discipline-specific skills appropriate to the training of those who wish to teach, those who will pursue advanced studies or professional employment, and those who will use their artistic training in community settings and other cultural service areas.
- enable all students to benefit from the cultural richness of our heritage through both traditional and experimental performance practices.
Careers in Performing Arts include, but are not limited to, performer, educator, designer, director, choreographer, stage manager, conductor, composer, arranger, accompanist, audio engineer, dramaturg, critic, special effects artist and music/drama therapist. Professional union affiliations include SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the Society of Directors & Choreographers (SDC), the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). Transfer requirements at four-year colleges and universities vary, so students should consult with a counselor and faculty advisor for specific information regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
Advisors:
Jenne Carey
Music, Vocal
jcarey@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.674.3774
Anthony Fesmire
Music, Instrumental
afesmire@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.776.7477
Janet Miller
Theatre Arts
jamiller@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.776.5725
Christopher Reba
Music, Technology
creba@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.346.8041 ext. 6302
Courses Related in Content
Limitation on Enrollment by Courses Related in Content
Many Performing Arts courses have enrollment limitations. Active participatory courses that share a similar educational objective in Performing Arts are grouped together as a “family” of courses related in content. Students are allowed four enrollments within each “family”, but each course in the “family” is limited to one enrollment unless it has been designated as repeatable, per Title 5, Section 55040 (c), California Code of Regulations:
"The policies and procedures adopted by the governing board of each community college district pursuant to subdivision (a) may not permit student enrollment in active participatory courses, as defined in section 55000, in physical education/kinesiology, visual arts or performing arts that are related in content, more than four times for semester courses. This limitation applies even if a student receives a substandard grade or “W” during one or more of the enrollments in such a course or petitions for repetition due to extenuating circumstances as provided in section 55045." The following groups of courses related in content were approved by the Curriculum Committee:
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Related in Content | Music Courses | |
| PIANO | ||
| Piano I | ||
| Piano II | ||
| Piano III | ||
| VOICE | ||
| Voice I | ||
| Voice II | ||
| Voice III | ||
| GUITAR | ||
| Beginning Class Guitar | ||
| Intermediate Class Guitar | ||
| Advanced Class Guitar | ||
| Beginning Jazz/Rock Guitar | ||
| Intermediate Jazz/Rock Guitar | ||
| Advanced Jazz/Rock Guitar | ||
| DIGITAL AUDIO | ||
| Electronic Music Production | ||
| Audio Recording Fundamentals | ||
| Live Sound Reinforcement I | ||
| Digital Audio IV Capstone | ||
| MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE | ||
| Musical Theatre Performance (1 unit, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Musical Theatre Performance (2 units, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Musical Theatre Performance (3 units, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Musical Theatre Performance (1 unit, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Musical Theatre Performance (2 units, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Musical Theatre Performance (3 units, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP | ||
| Musical Theatre Workshop (1 unit, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Musical Theatre Workshop (2 units, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Musical Theatre Workshop (3 units, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Related in Content | Theatre Art Courses | |
| ACTING | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Acting II | ||
| PLAY PRODUCTION, ACTING | ||
| Play Production - Acting (1 unit, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Play Production - Acting (2 units, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Play Production - Acting (3 units, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION | ||
| Technical Theatre Production (1 unit, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Technical Theatre Production (2 units, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Technical Theatre Production (3 units, Repeatable 3 times) | ||
| Related in Content | Dance Courses | |
| DANCE | ||
| Dance, Modern | ||
| Dance, Jazz | ||
| Dance, Jazz | ||
| Dance, Tap | ||
| Dance, Ballet | ||
| Dance, Ballet | ||
Dance (DANC)
DANC 010 Introduction to Choreography Units: 2
This course is an introduction to the fundamental elements of choreography and their practical application in creating dance composition.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: C1 IGETC: None
DANC 015 History of Dance Units: 3
This survey course examines the chronological development of dance and includes the study of pre-classic through contemporary forms. It emphasizes the interconnections between aesthetic practice and people, events, and ideas.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
DANC 025 Dance Performance Units: 2
This course exposes the student to the methods and execution of dance as it applies directly to a fully mounted musical theater production or dance concert. It includes exposure to both acting areas and dancing areas as needed by the director and choreographer of the actual production. Emphasis is on rehearsal and performance techniques. Dance Performance courses (DANC 024, DANC 025, and DANC 026) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 108 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition or consent of instructor
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
DANC 070 Dance, Modern Units: 1
This course provides instruction in modern dance techniques as a vehicle for creating original movement.
Lecture Hours: 9 Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
DANC 073A Dance, Jazz Units: 1
This course introduces instruction in jazz dance technique. (Equivalent to KINE 053)
Lecture Hours: 9 Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
DANC 073B Dance, Jazz Units: 1
This course builds on beginning jazz dance movement vocabularies, techniques, and fundamentals.
Lecture Hours: 9 Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: DANC 073A or KINE 053 .
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
DANC 075 Dance, Tap Units: 1
This course provides instruction in basic tap dance steps and simple choreography forms for the improvement of coordination and physical conditioning.
Lecture Hours: 9 Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
DANC 076A Dance, Ballet Units: 2
This course provides instruction in beginning ballet technique and terminology.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
DANC 076B Dance, Ballet Units: 2
This course builds upon basic ballet technique and terminology, expanding skills in ballet movement vocabulary, proprioception and other ballet fundamentals.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: DANC 076A.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
Music (MUS)
MUS 001 Music Theory I Units: 4
This course is a study of the basic materials of music (harmony, melody, rhythm, form, etc.) and how those materials combine to create the tonal music of the common practice period. Activities include critical analysis of representative compositions and creative work in counterpoint and harmony combined with historical perspective from the common practice period. Lab activities include sight singing, ear training, and dictation practice related to the theoretical material. (C-ID MUS 120, C-ID MUS 125)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 012.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 002 Music Theory II Units: 4
This course continues concepts introduced in Music Theory I; the study of basic materials of music and how those materials combine to create musical structures. Activities include analysis of representative compositions combined with creative work in counterpoint, orchestration and harmony (including modulation, secondary dominants, 9th, 11th, 13th chords and non-dominant harmony.) Lab activities include sight singing, ear training, dictation and the playing of scales and chord progressions at the keyboard.(C-ID MUS 130; MUS 135)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 001.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 003 Music Theory III Units: 4
This course continues concepts introduced in Music Theory II. Theory topics include harmonic (secondary dominants, borrowed chords, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, and chromatic modulations), melodic, and formal analysis of representative compositions from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods combined with creative work in composition. Musicianship activities include sight singing and dictation of melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic concepts explored in the theory portion of the course.(C-ID MUS 140; MUS 145)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 002.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 021A or MUS 021B.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 004 Music Theory IV Units: 4
This course continues concepts introduced in Music Theory III. Theory topics include harmonic borrowed chords and modal interchange, third relations, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, extended and altered chords, and enharmonic modulation), melodic, and formal analysis of representative compositions in addition to the study and application of 20th century techniques (serialism, set theory, modes, pentatonic, and symmetric scales, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, and advanced rhythm concepts) combined with creative work in composition. Musicianship activities include sight singing and dictation of melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic concepts explored in the theory portion of the course.(C-ID MUS 150; MUS 155)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 003.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 005 History of Rock 'n' Roll Units: 3
This course is a survey of rock music. The focus is on rock music, the musician, and the manner in which the sociological, political, and economic conditions merged in the evolution of this musical art form.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
MUS 006 History of Film Music Units: 3
This course examines film music from the birth of cinema at the turn of the twentieth century to the present. Students explore the origins of musical-dramatic style, the role music plays in cinema and the scores of famous film composers.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
MUS 007 History of Musical Theatre Units: 3
This course explores the history of musical theatre from its early origins to the Broadway shows of today. The evolution of musical style and literature is traced through a variety of musical genres. Included are operettas, cabarets, follies and traditional musicals as well as a review of famous composers, lyricists and performers. (Equivalent to TA 007)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
MUS 010 Introduction to Music Units: 3
A survey of art music in western civilization. Topics studied include but are not limited to elements of music, basic musical forms, music periods, styles, and the role of music and musicians in the western world. (C-ID MUS 100)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
MUS 011 The History of Jazz Units: 3
This course is a survey of jazz music from its origins in the late 19th century to today. The focus is on the historical and stylistic developments of jazz and the innovative musicians who shaped its development.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
MUS 012 Fundamentals of Music Units: 3
This is a basic course in music theory designed to develop an understanding of notation, rhythm, pitch, keys, scales, intervals, triads, and music terminology and their application to music as a creative art. This course is open to all students and serves as the introductory course in music theory for music majors. (C-ID MUS 110)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
MUS 013 Songwriting Units: 3
This course is an introduction to the fundamental elements of songwriting. Emphasis will be placed on the study of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and lyric writing and their importance in the composition and analysis songs from a variety of musical styles. An introduction to the business of songwriting will also be included.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 012.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 021A Piano I Units: 1
This course is an introduction to beginning keyboard skills, including notation. It includes basic technique, major and minor five finger patterns, major scales, sight reading and basic chord progressions, as they are encountered in beginning piano music. (C-ID MUS 170)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 021B Piano II Units: 1
In this course students refine and further develop beginning keyboard skills. This includes piano technique, major scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, chord progressions and harmonization and transposition skills, as encountered in upper-beginning/early intermediate piano music. C-ID: MUS 171
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 021A.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 021C Piano III Units: 1
This course will allow students to refine and develop beginning keyboard skills. Piano technique, major and minor scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, expanded chord progressions, and harmonization and transposition skills are encountered in intermediate piano music. (C-ID MUS 172)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 021B.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 022A Voice I Units: 2
This course involves group study of the foundations of vocal production, technique and diction and their application to all styles of singing from pop to classical. It is designed for the non-music major.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 022B Voice II Units: 2
This course involves group study of interpretation, presentation, and introduces singing in foreign language, with application of these skills to all styles of singing from pop to classical. It is designed for the non-music major and for those considering majoring in vocal arts.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 022A.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 022C Voice III Units: 2
This course involves group study of interpretation and presentation of solo vocal literature in a variety of singing styles and languages. It is designed for the non-music major and for those considering majoring in vocal arts and musical theatre.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 022B.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 023A Jazz/Rock/Pop Voice I Units: 2
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of vocal production as they apply to singing songs from contemporary commercial idioms, including popular songs, jazz, gospel and track singing. Emphasis is placed on posture, breathing, resonance, style, microphone technique, movement and presentation. Literature appropriate for each voice range and ability is studied. Students are required to perform songs from memory.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 023B Jazz/Rock/Pop Voice II Units: 2
This course involves group study of interpretation and presentation of solo contemporary and commercial vocal idioms, including popular songs, jazz, gospel, show tunes, and track singing. It is designed for those pursuing certificates in commercial music and/or musical theatre.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 023A.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 027 Jazz Band Units: 1
Group rehearsal and public performance of standard jazz ensemble literature for woodwind, brass, and rhythm section (guitar, piano, bass, and drums). Proper jazz style and improvisation will be emphasized. Repeating this course provides additional skills and competency within the subject area. May be taken for a total of four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 028 Jazz Ensembles Units: 1
Group rehearsal and public performance of standard music literature for jazz combos including woodwinds, brass, and rhythm section. Repeating this course provides additional skills and competency within the subject area. May be taken for a total of four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 029 Jazz Singers Units: 1
Group rehearsal and public performance of vocal jazz literature arranged for small ensemble. Jazz styles and techniques will be emphasized. Open to all students by audition. May be taken a total of four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 031 Chamber Singers Units: 1
Preparation and performance of a diverse array of sacred and secular music for vocal chamber ensemble. Open to all students by audition. May be taken a total of four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 033 Symphonic Band Units: 1
This course focuses on the study and performance of medieval through Contemporary symphonic band and wind ensemble literature. Prior musical training on a wind or percussion instrument is required. May be taken for a total of four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 039A Beginning Class Guitar Units: 2
This is a beginning course designed for the non-music major covering fundamentals of guitar technique and reading basic musical notation. Emphasis is on beginning sound production for guitar. Music from Classical, Flamenco, Latin, and popular songs will be covered.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MUS 012.
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 039B Intermediate Class Guitar Units: 2
This is an intermediate course designed for the non-music major that continues the development of guitar technique introduced in MUS 039A. Emphasis on perfecting sound production and mastery of all aspects of the guitar. Music from Classical, Flamenco, Latin, and popular songs will be covered.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 039A.
Advisory: MUS 012.
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 039C Advanced Class Guitar Units: 2
This is an advanced course designed for the non-music major that continues the development of guitar technique introduced in MUS 039A and B. Emphasis on perfecting sound production and mastery of all aspects of the guitar. Music from Classical, Flamenco, Latin, and popular songs will be covered.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 039B.
Advisory: MUS 012.
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 050A Beginning Jazz/Rock Guitar Units: 2
This is a beginning course designed for the non-music major covering fundamentals of guitar technique, reading music notation, improvisation, and the history of the guitar beginning in 1920. Music from jazz, rock, country, and other contemporary styles will be explored.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MUS 012.
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 050B Intermediate Jazz/Rock Guitar Units: 2
This is an intermediate course designed for the non-music major that continues the development of concepts introduced in MUS 050A. Music from jazz, rock, country, and other contemporary styles will be covered.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 050A.
Advisory: MUS 012.
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 050C Advanced Jazz/Rock Guitar Units: 2
This is an Advanced course designed for the non-music major that continues the development of concepts introduced in MUS-050A and B. Music from jazz, rock, country, and other contemporary styles will be covered.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 050B.
Advisory: MUS 012.
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 078A Electronic Music Production Units: 3
This course is an introduction to the history, theory and practice of using MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), hardware and software synthesizers, drum machines, samplers and other electronic instruments along with software Sequencers.
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MUS 021A.
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 078B Audio Recording Fundamentals Units: 3
This course is an introduction to audio and music recording concepts, techniques, terminology and practices. Topics covered include acoustics, psychoacoustics, console/mixer topology, microphones, magnetism, audio processors, loudspeakers and recording software (Digital Audio Workstations).
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MUS 021A.
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 078C Live Sound Reinforcement I Units: 3
This course is an introduction to live sound reinforcement. Topics will primarily be focused on reinforcement for live music performance, but will also touch upon public address systems, live sound for theatrical productions, sound system design and maintenance.
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MUS 078B.
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 078D Digital Audio IV Capstone Units: 1
This is the culminating course for the Basic and Advanced Commercial Music certificate programs. Students will apply knowledge and skills obtained in Digital Audio I through III with those obtained in theory, songwriting, and performance courses within the Commercial Music program. Students will create a multiple song/composition recording project by serving as recording engineer and any combination of performer, composer, or songwriter. In addition, students will utilize business skills obtained through courses within the commercial music certificate programs to create a marketing and distribution plan for the recording.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 078C and MUS 003 or MUS 021C or MUS 023 or MUS 050B.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 079 Introduction to Music Business Units: 3
This course covers a wide range of topics specifically related to the Music Industry. Topics such as copyright, publishing, licensing, distribution, artist management, music attorneys, record label structure and personnel, administration, multimedia and promotion will be covered throughout the course to provide students with the necessary knowledge to begin a career in the Music Industry or to continue studies in the field.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 080B Audio recording II: Multitrack,Recording Units: 3
This course is a continuation of Audio Recording Fundamentals (MUS 078B). Skills acquired in MUS 078B will be developed and built-upon, as well as introduction and development of new skill sets in Audio Recording. This course will focus primarily on studio recording topics and skills in a studio recording environment like intermediate/advanced recording console topology, band or ensemble recording/tracking, patchbays, outboard gear, acoustic isolation, headphone/monitor mixes, basic mixing techniques, and others.
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 078B and.
Advisory: MUS 021A.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 080C Live Sound Reinforcement II Units: 3
Live Sound Reinforcement II covers more advanced topics and techniques in live sound including hanging and tuning line array systems, advanced mixing techniques for music, theater, and corporate events, speaker time alignment, wireless microphones, and in-ear monitor systems.
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MUS 078C.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 084 Musical Theatre Performance Units: 1
This course explores the techniques and practices of musical theatre performance in the context of a main-stage musical theatre production. Rehearsals expose students to the creative process as they prepare for public performances that showcase all three areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing, and dancing. Musical Theatre Performance courses (MUS 084, MUS 085, MUS 086, TA 094, TA 095, and TA 096) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units. (Equivalent to TA 094.)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 085 Musical Theatre Performance Units: 2
This course explores the techniques and practices of musical theatre performance in the context of a main-stage musical theatre production. Rehearsals expose students to the creative process as they prepare for public performances that showcase all three areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing, and dancing. Musical Theatre Performance courses (MUS 084, MUS 085, MUS 086, TA 094, TA 095, and TA 096) may be taken a total of four times up to a total of 12 units. (Equivalent to TA 095.)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 108 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 086 Musical Theatre Performance Units: 3
This course explores the techniques and practices of musical theatre performance in the context of a main-stage musical theatre production. Rehearsals expose students to the creative process as they prepare for public performances that showcase all three areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing, and dancing. Musical Theatre Performance courses (MUS 084, MUS 085, MUS 086, TA 094, TA 095, and TA 096) may be taken a total of four times up to a total of 12 units. (Equivalent to TA 096.)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 162 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 090 Musical Theatre Workshop Units: 1
This course explores the techniques and practices of musical theatre performance. Students are exposed to the creative process as they utilize and exercise skills necessary to all three areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing, and dancing. The study of excerpts from various time periods and styles acquaints students with a wide variety of musical theatre repertoire. Students present selected musical theatre excerpts at the culmination of the semester. Musical Theatre Workshop courses (MUS 090, MUS 091 and MUS 092) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 091 Musical Theatre Workshop Units: 2
This course explores the techniques and practices of musical theatre performance. Students are exposed to the creative process as they utilize and exercise skills necessary to all three areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing, and dancing. The study of excerpts from various time periods and styles acquaint students with a wide variety of musical theatre repertoire. Students present selected musical theatre excerpts at the culmination of the semester. Musical Theatre Workshop courses (MUS 090, MUS 091 and MUS 092) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 108 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 092 Musical Theatre Workshop Units: 3
This course explores the techniques and practices of musical theatre performance. Students are exposed to the creative process as they utilize and exercise skills necessary to all three areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing and dancing. The study of excerpts from various time periods and styles acquaint students with a wide variety of musical theatre repertoire. Students present selected musical theatre excerpts at the culmination of the semester. Musical Theatre Workshop courses (MUS 090, MUS 091 and MUS 092) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 162 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 095A Music Work Experience Units: 1-5
This work experience course of supervised employment provides students the opportunity to connect academics to applied experiential learning in the workplace. It assists students in developing transferable employability skills, career awareness, learning industry culture, competencies and norms, and developing professional networks that support career mobility. To enroll, students must have a job or internship placement in a part-time or full-time capacity. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to five (1-5) units per semester based on the student's ability to meet the hours required per unit enrolled. Students must work 54 hours per unit earned. This Work Experience course is available to students whose job or internship placement is directly related to Music.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 270 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 099A Applied Music, Instrumental Units: 0.5
Individual studio instruction for the Associate of Arts degree in music. Students receive 7 hours of individual instruction, complete 18 hours of on-campus practice, perform at least once in a public campus recital, and play a juried performance (final exam) for a faculty committee. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level. Successful audition on an approved major instrument and concurrent enrollment in an instrumental performance ensemble and an approved academic music class required. May be taken a total of four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 160)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: Corequisite: MUS 027 or MUS 028 or MUS 033 and MUS 012 or MUS 001 or MUS 002 or MUS 003.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Successful music major audition
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 099B Applied Music, Vocal Units: 0.5
Individual studio instruction for the Associate of Arts degree in music. Students receive 7 hours of individual instruction, complete 18 hours of on-campus practice, perform at least once in a public campus recital and sing a juried performance (final exam) for a faculty committee. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level. Successful audition and concurrent enrollment in a choral ensemble and an approved academic music class required. May be taken a total of four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 160)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: Corequisite: MUS 029 or MUS 031 and MUS 012 or MUS 001 or MUS 002 or MUS 003.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Successful music major audition
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
MUS 333 Symphonic Band Units: 0
This course focuses on the study and performance of medieval through Contemporary symphonic band and wind ensemble literature. Prior musical training on a wind or percussion instrument is required.
Noncredit Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
Theatre Arts (TA)
TA 001 Introduction to Theatre Units: 3
This course is designed as a general survey of the history, theory and practice of theatre art from its origins to the present time. The study includes elements of drama, historic structures of the theatre, characteristics of plays, the contribution of the director, actors, designers, and contemporary production techniques. (C-ID THTR 111)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3B
TA 002 Acting I Units: 3
This course provides basic instruction in acting technique while focusing on characterization, improvisation, vocal projection, and movement. Emphasis is also placed on monologue preparation/performance and group scene study. Students will develop an appreciation and respect for acting, while becoming aware of how their feelings, senses, and relationships in the world around them influence their acting choices. (C-ID THTR 151)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: None
TA 003 Acting II Units: 3
This course furthers the study of acting and acting styles. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of character analysis/development, improvisation techniques, vocal projection, stage movement, monologue preparation/performance, group scene study/performance, and script analysis. Students will also be introduced to basic directing techniques and theory. (C-ID THTR 152)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: TA 002.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Courses Related in Content
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 004 Script Analysis Units: 3
Script Analysis is an introduction to theatre research methods and a study of the play from page to stage. The class will focus on critical analysis of structure, genre, theme, style, character, language, and dramatic event from the point of view of the actor, director, critic, and designer. (C-ID THTR 114)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: TA 001.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 007 History of Musical Theatre Units: 3
This course explores the history of musical theatre from its early origins to the Broadway shows of today. The evolution of musical style and literature is traced through a variety of musical genres. Included are operettas, cabarets, follies and traditional musicals as well as a review of famous composers, lyricists and performers. (Equivalent to MUS 007)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
TA 009 Stagecraft Units: 3
This course offers the student an introduction to all aspects of technical theatre including: lighting, set construction, costume, prop, and sound design. (C-ID THTR 171)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 010 Introduction to Design & Production Units: 3
An introductory course in the theory and practice of theatrical design, its construction and its execution. The lab explores the application of a theatrical design through construction, execution, and use of proper technical theatre practices. This course is offered in the Spring semester. (C-ID THTR 172)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 012 Introduction to Costume Design Units: 3
This course explores the study of costume history, design, and basic construction techniques as an introduction to basic costuming for Theatre, Film, Television, and Live Events. Topics covered include the design process, drawing and rendering, fabrics and their various uses, and costume construction.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: TA-001 or concurrent enrollment recommended.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 013 Introduction to Lighting Design Units: 3
This course explores the study of lighting history, design, and implementation, as an introduction to basic lighting design for Theatre, Film, Television, and Live Events. Topics covered include the design process, the use of equipment, control, color, and their relationship to lighting design.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: .
Advisory: TA 001 completed or concurrent enrollment recommended.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 020 Play Production - Acting Units: 1
This course exposes the student to the methods and execution of acting as it applies directly to a faculty directed stage production or workshop. The style and artistic discipline vary with each production. It is designed to give the student practical application of acting skills and actual acting experience with an emphasis on rehearsal and performance techniques. Play Production - Acting courses (TA 020, TA 021 and TA 022) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units. (C-ID THTR 191)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition or consent of instructor
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 021 Play Production - Acting Units: 2
This course exposes the student to the methods and execution of acting as it applies directly to a faculty directed stage production or workshop. The style and artistic discipline vary with each production. It is designed to give the student practical application of acting skills and actual acting experience with an emphasis on rehearsal and performance techniques. Play Production - Acting courses (TA 020, TA 021 and TA 022) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units. (C-ID THTR 191)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 108 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition or consent of instructor
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 022 Play Production - Acting Units: 3
This course exposes the student to the methods and execution of acting as it applies directly to a faculty directed stage production or workshop. The style and artistic discipline vary with each production. It is designed to give the student practical application of acting skills and actual acting experience with an emphasis on rehearsal and performance techniques. Play Production - Acting courses (TA 020, TA 021 and TA 022) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units. (C-ID THTR 191)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 162 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition or consent of instructor
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 028 Introduction to Stage Management Units: 3
This course explores the artistic and organizational techniques and practices required of Stage Managers for Theatre, Film, Television, and Live Events. Topics covered include production preparation, safety, rehearsal documentation styles, execution, and calling of shows. The course also addresses the necessary collaborations and relationships with other artists and staff.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: TA 001 or concurrent enrollment recommended.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 029 Fabrication Techniques - Props,,Furniture, and Detailed Objects Units: 3
This course introduces the student to the processes and skill-sets that are used on a daily basis in the field of stage properties for Theatre, Film, Television, and Live Events. Topics covered include the design process, research methods, the study and execution of property construction, upholstery, molding, and casting. This course will also introduce students to the various facets of properties, as they relate to a Properties Master and a Properties Artisan or Designer.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: .
Advisory: TA 009 completed or concurrent enrollment recommended.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 030 Technical Theatre Production Units: 1
This course permits progressive participation and instruction in technical play production. Students have hands-on experience in execution of technical roles for actual productions, such as set construction, prop building, scene painting, and running crew. Students learn the safe and proper use of power tools, and the various skills and techniques used in technical theatre. Repetition of the course work will require the student to expand their focus in the various areas of technical theatre. Technical Theatre Production courses (TA 030, TA 031 and TA 032) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units. (C-ID THTR 192)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 031 Technical Theatre Production Units: 2
This course permits progressive participation and instruction in technical play production. Students have hands-on experience in execution of technical roles for actual productions such as set construction, prop building, scene painting, and running crew. Students learn the safe and proper use of power tools and the various skills and techniques used in technical theatre. Repetition of the course work will require the student to expand their focus in the various areas of technical theatre. Technical Theatre Production courses (TA 030, TA 031 and TA 032) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 108 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 032 Technical Theatre Production Units: 3
This course permits progressive participation and instruction in technical play production. Students have hands-on experience in execution of technical roles for actual productions such as set construction, prop building, scene painting, and running crew. Students learn the safe and proper use of power tools and the various skills and techniques used in technical theatre. Repetition of the course work will require the student to expand their focus in the various areas of technical theatre. Technical Theatre Production courses (TA 030, TA 031 and TA 032) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 162 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C3 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 080 Theatre Makeup Units: 3
This course teaches the basic principles and application techniques of theatrical, film, print, television, and special effects makeup. It executes the learned skills in a laboratory atmosphere utilizing current sanitation rules and regulations as established by the state of California. Students will create an accurate pictorial dictionary, a "morgue," and use it as a reference in creating makeup executions. Students will learn to create characters from scripts using design, timeline plots, visual renderings, and written descriptions. Students learn facial anatomy and its relationship to make-up placement and color. Students will learn product knowledge, including how to access appropriate materials. Other topics include pre- and post-production responsibilities of a makeup designer/artist applicable to various venues. C-ID: THTR 175
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 094 Musical Theatre Performance Units: 1
This course explores the techniques and practices of musical theatre performance in the context of a main-stage musical theatre production. Rehearsals expose students to the creative process as they prepare for public performances that showcase all three areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing, and dancing. Musical Theatre Performance courses (MUS 084, MUS 085, MUS 086, TA 094, TA 095, and TA 096) may be taken for a maximum of 4 times up to a total of 12 units. (Equivalent to MUS 084.)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 095 Musical Theatre Performance Units: 2
This course explores the techniques and practices of musical theatre performance in the context of a main-stage musical theatre production. Rehearsals expose students to the creative process as they prepare for public performances that showcase all three areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing, and dancing. Musical Theatre Performance courses (MUS 084, MUS 085, MUS 086, TA 094, TA 095, and TA 096) may be taken a total of four times up to a total of 12 units. (Equivalent to MUS 085.)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 108 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 095A Theatre Arts Work Experience Units: 1-5
This work experience course of supervised employment provides students the opportunity to connect academics to applied experiential learning in the workplace. It assists students in developing transferable employability skills, career awareness, learning industry culture, competencies and norms, and developing professional networks that support career mobility. To enroll, students must have a job or internship placement in a part-time or full-time capacity. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to five (1-5) units per semester based on the student's ability to meet the hours required per unit enrolled. Students must work 54 hours per unit earned. This Work Experience course is available to students whose job or internship placement is directly related to Theatre Arts.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 270 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
TA 096 Musical Theatre Performance Units: 3
This course explores the techniques and practices of musical theatre performance in the context of a main-stage musical theatre production. Rehearsals expose students to the creative process as they prepare for public performances that showcase all three areas of musical theatre performance: acting, singing, and dancing. Musical Theatre Performance courses (MUS 084, MUS 085, MUS 086, TA 094, TA 095, and TA 096) may be taken a total of four times up to a total of 12 units. (Equivalent to MUS 086.)
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 162 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Audition required to confirm eligibility for,enrollment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
