Certificate of Achievement
Theatre
Degrees and Certificates
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Foundation in Acting,
Classes
THEA 101: Introduction to Drama and Theatre
An introduction to the art of drama and theatre. Students study selected plays that are representative of important playwrights and historical periods. These plays are studied in their historical context and provide a basis for understanding elements and styles of drama. Theatre production will also be explored by considering the functions of actors, audiences, designers, playwrights and technicians.
Course Outcomes
- Discuss the origin and development of the theatre from its beginnings to the present.
- Discuss the theatre’s influence and importance in human culture.
- Compare and contrast plays and theatre practices from different time periods and cultures.
- Analyze the artistic choices and techniques used to transform a written dramatic script into a performed work presented to an audience.
THEA 131: Beginning Unarmed Stage Combat
Introduction to theatrical unarmed stage combat. Maybe repeated up to 9 credits.
Course Outcomes
- Correctly define stage combat specialized terminology and concepts.
- Execute theatrical fight techniques
- Choreograph and perform staged fights
THEA 132: Beginning Sword Stage Combat
Introduction to sword-fighting for the stage. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or better in THEA 131 or instructor consent.
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate correct usage of sword stage combat terminology and core concepts
- Execute sword techniques for the stage
- Perform choreographed theatrical sword fights
THEA 133: Stage Combat Workshop Level I
Continuing exploration of theatrical stage combat in assorted weapons. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Recommended Preparation
Credit for THEA 221 or THEA 131
Course Outcomes
- Define stage combat specialized terminology and concepts.
- Execute theatrical fight techniques.
- Choreograph and perform staged fights.
THEA 177: Introduction to Theatre of Hawai’i
An exploration of theatrical performances and plays showcasing the people, places and history of Hawai’i.
Recommended Preparation
THEA 101
Course Outcomes
- Describe the historical, religious and cultural content of theatre in Hawai’i.
- Analyze the dramatic and cultural content of local, original Hawaiian plays using artifacts from original performances.
- Communicate the themes and body of work of a major local or Hawaiian playwright, director or theatrical company.
THEA 200B: Beginning Theatre Practicum: (Acting)
Discipline
Beginning workshop experience in the practical application of theatre skills: (B) acting. THEA 200 is repeatable up to four credits in each alpha. Pre: for 200B, audition and performance of role in a THEA 260 production or similar performance deemed appropriate by instructor.
Recommended Preparation
THEA 221
Corequisites
THEA 260
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate skill in chosen role’s duties in a professional theatrical production.
- Communicate effectively with Director and fellow cast and crewmembers in discipline specific language and terminology.
- Execute all duties of chosen role in a live theatrical performance.
THEA 200C: Beginning Theatre Practicum: (Stagecraft)
Discipline
Beginning workshop experience in the practical application of theatre skills: (C) Stagecraft. THEA 200 is repeatable up to four credits in each alpha.
Recommended Preparation
THEA 101 or THEA 240
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate skill in chosen role’s duties in a professional theatrical production.
- Communicate effectively with Director and fellow cast and crewmembers indiscipline specific language and terminology.
- Execute all duties of chosen role in alive theatrical performance.
THEA 200D: Beginning Theatre Practicum: (Costume)
Discipline
Beginning workshop experience in the practical application of theatre skills: (D) Costume. THEA 200 is repeatable up to 4 credits in each alpha.
Recommended Preparation
THEA 101 or THEA 240
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate skill in chosen role’s duties in a professional theatrical production.
- Communicate effectively with Director and fellow cast and crewmembers in discipline specific language and terminology.
- Execute all duties of chosen role in alive theatrical performance.
THEA 211: Mask Making and Performance
A hands-on course exploring several mask-making techniques, and the fundamentals of bringing a mask to life. The history and cultural significance of the mask will be surveyed. Students will make several masks and will perform for each other.
Course Outcomes
- Discuss the importance of the mask in human culture.
- Demonstrate two or more mask-making techniques.
- Apply the basic process of bringing a mask to life to improvisations or rehearsed performances.
- Identify, analyze, and critically evaluate the technique in mask-making and mask performances.
THEA 220: Beginning Voice and Movement
Introduction to vocal and movement techniques to increase self- awareness and potential for self-expression. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate awareness of personal habits, tensions and methods for releasing them, and physical and vocal preferences.
- Execute a wide variety of warmup and performance tools
- Perform pieces with self-expression through vocal and physical choices.
THEA 221: Acting I
Performance course concentrating on voice, relaxation, body awareness, and freedom from self-consciousness through theatre games, improvisation, and exercises. Emphasis on ensemble work. Students must see two plays and write about them or use the Service- Learning option. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Course Outcomes
- Articulate and project the voice well.
- Devise and execute pantomimes and improvisations.
- Explore dramatic one- and two-person scenes.
- Identify, analyze and critically evaluate the technique and believability of dramatic performances.
THEA 222: Acting II
Performance course concentrating on exploration of character creation; continued work on voice, relaxation, and self-realization. Students must see two plays and write about them or use the Service- Learning option. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or better in THEA 221.
Course Outcomes
- Articulate and project the voice well.
- Devise and execute pantomimes and improvisations.
- Perform dramatic one- and two-person scenes.
- Identify, analyze and critically evaluate the technique and believability of dramatic performances.
THEA 223: Introduction to Acting for Camera
An introduction to acting techniques for film, TV production, and other camera-based media. Repeatable up to 6 credits. (Cross-listed as CM 223)
Recommended Preparation
THEA 101, 221, and 222.
Prerequisites
Grade of C or better in THEA 221.
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate the skill of acting by using the camera lens to convey story.
- Illustrate the complexities of character within a given text.
- Analyze performances for television and film for quality and desired effect on the audience.
THEA 225: Shakespeare Workshop
A study of William Shakespeare's life, works, contemporary performance practices, and the Royal Shakespeare Company's current training and methods of bringing the Bard's work to life for modern audiences. The curriculum of this course is tailored to the Royal Shakespeare Company's Summer Season, and this course serves as mandatory preparation for the Windward CC Footholds Shakespeare Study Abroad program to London and Stratford-upon-Avon. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
Recommended Preparation
THEA 101, THEA 221, and THEA 222.
Prerequisites
Grade of C or better in THEA 260 and THEA 200B, or Instructor Permission.
Course Outcomes
- Analyze Shakespeare's use of meter and poetry.
- Replicate Shakespeare's Contemporary Performance Practices.
- Deliver Shakespeare's Poetic Text with skillful use of iambic pentameter.
- Perform Scenes and Monologues from some of Shakespeare's great roles.
THEA 226: Footholds UK Shakespeare Study Abroad
This course is a two-week intensive study abroad program to England. The first week is spent working with top-tier industry professionals at East 15 Acting School in London, and viewing productions at noted theatres there, as well as meeting professional actors for Q&A sessions. The second week is spent in Stratford-upon-Avon training closely with the Royal Shakespeare Company, attending lectures and seminars at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and viewing two productions at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The course culminates in a performance of scenes and monologues in Shakespeare's own gardens for visiting tourists.
Recommended Preparation
THEA 101, 221, 222, 260 and 200B.
Prerequisites
Grade of B or better in THEA 225.
Course Outcomes
- Analyze professional productions in London and Stratford.
- Interface effectively with current industry professionals.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Shakespeare's plays and roles.
- Perform scenes and monologues from Shakespeare's canon in his own gardens.
THEA 231: Intermediate Unarmed and Staff Stage Combat
Intermediate training in the Unarmed and Quarterstaff disciplines of Stage Combat. Repeatable for up to 9 credits.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
Grade of C or better in THEA 131 or instructor approval.
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate correct usage of stage combat terminology and core concepts.
- Execute intermediate-level techniques for the stage.
- Perform choreographed theatrical fights.
THEA 232: Intermediate Rapier and Dagger Stage Combat
Intermediate training in Rapier and Rapier and Dagger weapon disciplines in Stage Combat. Repeatable for up to 9 credits.
Recommended Preparation
THEA 131 and THEA 132
Prerequisites
Grade of C or better in THEA 132 or instructor approval.
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate correct usage of rapier and rapier and dagger stage combat terminology and core concepts.
- Execute rapier and rapier and dagger techniques for the stage.
- Perform choreographed theatrical sword fights.
THEA 233: Stage Combat Workshop Level II
Level II Training in assorted weapon disciplines. Repeatable for up to 9 credits.
Prerequisites
Credit for THEA 131 AND 132, OR Credit for THEA 133 OR Instructor approval
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate correct usage of stage combat terminology and core concepts.
- Execute stage combat techniques for the stage.
- Perform choreographed theatrical sword fights.
THEA 240: Introduction to Stagecraft
Introduction to the technical process of theatre including scenery, lighting, sound and stage management. Students will focus on the range of skills needed to work in theatrical space. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate competence with the use of theatrical equipment.
- Identify key theatrical terms and concepts.
- Critically evaluate a theatrical event.
- Work effectively in a theatrical environment.
THEA 241: Advanced Stagecraft
Advanced techniques of the technical process of theatre including lighting, sound, and rigging. Students will focus on the range of skills needed to work in convention, theatrical, concert, and dance applications. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites
Credit for THEA 240 or consent of instructor.
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate competence with the use of theatrical equipment to the instructor.
- Identify key theatrical terms and concepts.
- Critically evaluate a theatrical event.
- Work effectively in a theatrical environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of one particular area of stagecraft through a presentation to the class and/or the instructor.
THEA 251: Applied Theatre
This course provides individual instruction in theatre, covering intermediate and advanced performance techniques taught to each student's individual level. Applied theatre is a performance course. The emphasis will be toward developing performing skills from a wide range of methods focusing on bringing characters to vivid life, textual analysis, cold reading, voice and movement training, and playing truthful and effective moments on stage or screen for a contemporary audience. The goal is to facilitate student actors in attaining a level of confidence and skill that allows for consistently powerful and playful performances. This course may be repeated for up to 4 credits. (1 hour Individual Instruction)
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
A grade of C or better in THEA 221.
Course Outcomes
- Incorporate theoretical concepts in theatrical peformance.
- Cold read scripts with commitment, and strong appropriate character-driven choices.
- Demonstrate professional performance practices.
THEA 252: Professional Preparation
This course provides individual instruction in theatre, covering necessary professional skills and resources to facilitate student performers' transition into the professional performing arts industry. Students will learn audition best practices, procure headshots, build a resume, and cultivate a repertoire of audition pieces. This course may be repeated for up to 4 credits. (1 hour Individual Instruction)
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
A grade of C or better in THEA 221.
Course Outcomes
- Research and contact casting directors, agents, companies and studios.
- Generate self-promotional materials..
- Prepare slates, monologues and other audition pieces.
- Demonstrate professional performance practices.
THEA 260: Dramatic Production
Introduction to the process of converting a play in to a performance. Students are required to participate in at least two aspects of an actual production. Maybe repeated up to 9 credits.
Course Outcomes
- Identify key theatrical terms and concepts.
- Critically evaluate a theatrical event.
- Demonstrate professionalism in one particular area of theatrical production.
THEA 280: Beginning Playwriting
The course introduces structure, guidelines, and format of the monologue and short play; beginning with the conception of an idea, followed by effective outlining and research techniques, subsequent drafts, and the final product in a polished monologue and short play.
Prerequisites
Credit for ENG 100.
Course Outcomes
- Analyze the theme, plot-structure, historical context, political and/or cultural commentary and influence on later works of three to five plays.
- Write monologues and scenes.
- Write a complete short play (one or two acts).
THEA 296: Special Topics in Theatre
Students will investigate important topics in Theatre Studies such as specific artists/practitioners, genres, or methods of training. May be repeated up to 6 credits with different topics.
Prerequisites
“C” or better in THEA 101 or “C” or better in THEA 221.
Course Outcomes
- Identify the important concepts and facts associated with the topic under examination.
- Explain cause and effect relationships in connection to the topic discussed.
- Compare and contrast various interpretations of the topic.
- Relate the topic to contemporary events.