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• Description: Live performance in an electronic age—an overview of the status of live theatre, including its historical, cultural, and spiritual roots. Focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history and on the contributions of significant individual artists. Introduces the elements of the production process, including play writing, acting, directing, design, and criticism. A survey of different periods, styles, and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films, and critiquing live theatre. Required attendance at live theatre performances.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in DRAM 1.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: This course is a comprehensive overview of the breadth of responsibilities expected of a theatrical director and how to prepare for said responsibilities, including: conceptualizing a production; working collaboratively as dictated by industry norms; play selection; auditions and methods of casting; preparation of the play script; building the rehearsal and production schedule; fundamentals of composition, movement, stage business, and characterization, as applied to the directing of plays.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: THTR 20A or equivalent beginning-level acting course; not open to students with credit in DRAM 7 or 52.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Introduction to the craft of acting, including theory and technique emphasizing body movement, voice production, articulation, characterization principles of motivation, scene analysis, cultural empathy through standard theatre games, exercises, monologues, scenes, and the background research thereof.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: This course is included in the Acting family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in DRAM 20A.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Further development of concepts introduced in THTR 20A, emphasizing comprehensive expansion of the students' performance potential through probing greater depths of character analysis and text interpretation.
• Prerequisite: THTR 20A.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: This course is included in the Acting family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in DRAM 20B.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: An introduction to the theory and practice of creating and using scenery and properties for dramatic presentations, including basic vocabulary, tools, hardware, materials, paints, project planning, safety, and teamwork. Students will use basic woodworking tools, paint, and other materials to create scenery and properties for Theatre Arts productions and other projects.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in DRAM 21A.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 6 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: This course is a continuation of THTR 21A, continuing study of the theory and practice of creating and using scenery and properties, including more specialized vocabulary and additional tools, materials, and techniques used in the creation of scenery and properties for the stage, such as alternative scenic materials, basic electrical for illuminated props and scenery, and basic digital design and fabrication. Students will apply their skills to solving design challenges and building scenery and props for Theatre Arts productions and other projects.
• Prerequisite: THTR 21A.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in DRAM 21B.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 6 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: This course is a continuation of THTR 21B, continuing study of the theory and practice of creating and using scenery and properties, including shop management, working with metal in scenery and props construction, working with fabric in scenery and props construction, safe rigging practices, and moving scenery. Students will apply their skills to planning and supervising build activities for Theatre Arts productions and other projects.
• Prerequisite: THTR 21B.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in DRAM 21C.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 6 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: A practical introduction to the techniques of applying theatrical makeup for the stage.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in DRAM 40A.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Continuation of work in THTR 40A with emphasis in more advanced techniques and practical application experience for the stage.
• Prerequisite: THTR 40A.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in DRAM 40B.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Presentation of the fundamental building blocks of understanding play scripts through an in-depth methodology of reading and analysis. Exploration of the foundational elements of theatrical texts from study to analysis of text as intended for production through the lens of actor, director, designer, or management. Groundwork provides the basis by which subsequent exploration of production possibilities, challenges, and genres can be developed.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: THTR 1.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Presentation of the fundamentals and graduating skills of organic performance without script or text. Practical application of the theories of improvisational basic skills, universally translated to virtually all forms of improvisation, towards performance.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: THTR 20A; this course is included in the Acting family of activity courses.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Students will work as crew for a Theatre Arts Department production, leading to public performances. In consultation with faculty, students may choose to work in areas such as set construction, scenic art, properties, costume, makeup, wardrobe, lighting, projections, sound, front of house, running crew, or other production functions as required for the show. No experience is necessary to succeed in this course.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to assign crew responsibilities and schedule work hours; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99A.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hours lecture per week, 9 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter. Laboratory hours are scheduled on an individual basis in consultation with the instructor. Each student's lab hours (9 hours per week) will be scheduled based on the student's assigned crew position.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Continuation of THTR 45A. Students will work as crew for a Theatre Arts Department production, leading to public performances. In consultation with faculty, students may choose to work in areas such as assistant stage management, set construction, scenic art, properties, costume, makeup, wardrobe, lighting, projections, sound, front of house, running crew, or other production functions as required for the show, expanding in breadth or depth upon their work in THTR 45A.
• Prerequisite: THTR 45A.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to assign crew responsibilities and schedule work hours; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99B.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hours lecture per week, 9 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter. Laboratory hours are scheduled on an individual basis in consultation with the instructor. Each student's lab hours (9 hours per week) will be scheduled based on the student's assigned crew position.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Continuation of THTR 45B. Students will work as crew for a Theatre Arts Department production, leading to public performances. In consultation with faculty, students may choose to work in areas such as stage management, set construction, scenic art, properties, costume, makeup, wardrobe, lighting, projections, sound, front of house, running crew, or other production functions as required for the show, expanding in breadth or depth upon their work in THTR 45B in a position of increased responsibility or leadership.
• Prerequisite: THTR 45B.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to assign crew responsibilities and schedule work hours; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99C.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hours lecture per week, 9 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter. Laboratory hours are scheduled on an individual basis in consultation with the instructor. Each student's lab hours (9 hours per week) will be scheduled based on the student's assigned crew position.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Continuation of THTR 45C. Students will work as crew and/or designers for a Theatre Arts Department production, leading to public performances. In consultation with faculty, students may choose to work in areas such as design, stage management, house management, set construction, scenic art, properties, costume, makeup, wardrobe, lighting, projections, sound, front of house, running crew, or other production functions as required for the show, expanding in breadth or depth upon their work in THTR 45C in a position of creative and/or organizational leadership.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to assign crew responsibilities and schedule work hours; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99D.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hours lecture per week, 9 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter. Laboratory hours are scheduled on an individual basis in consultation with the instructor. Each student's lab hours (9 hours per week) will be scheduled based on the student's assigned crew position.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: Students will work in a leadership and/or design position on a Theatre Arts Department production, leading to public performances. In consultation with faculty, students may choose to work in areas such as stage management, house management, scene design, lighting design, projections design, sound design, costume design, makeup design, technical director, lead carpenter, lead rigger, paint charge, wardrobe supervisor, or lead electrician. This course is for advanced Theatre Arts students and practitioners who are ready to take on a position of significant responsibility on a Theatre Arts Department production.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Consultation with Theatre Arts faculty is recommended prior to enrollment; students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to assign crew responsibilities and schedule work hours; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99E.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 12 hours lab per week. 168 hours total per quarter. Laboratory hours are scheduled on an individual basis in consultation with the instructor. Each student's lab hours (12 hours per week) will be scheduled based on the student's assigned crew position.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Continuation of THTR 45E. Students will work in a leadership and/or design position on a Theatre Arts Department production, leading to public performances. In consultation with faculty, students may choose to work in areas such as stage management, house management, scene design, lighting design, projections design, sound design, costume design, makeup design, technical director, lead carpenter, lead rigger, paint charge, wardrobe supervisor, or lead electrician. This course is for advanced Theatre Arts students and practitioners who are ready to take on a position of significant responsibility on a Theatre Arts Department production.
• Prerequisite: THTR 45E.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Consultation with Theatre Arts faculty is recommended prior to enrollment; students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to assign crew responsibilities and schedule work hours; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99F.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 12 hours lab per week. 168 hours total per quarter. Laboratory hours are scheduled on an individual basis in consultation with the instructor. Each student's lab hours (12 hours per week) will be scheduled based on the student's assigned crew position.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of musical theatre performance through the rehearsal and performance of a fully staged musical theatre production. Students are required to attend rehearsals and performances.
• Prerequisite: Requires a pre-arranged audition and instructor selection for assignment to participate/enroll; students must complete an audition and accept an assigned role for enrollment. Audition information is available on the department website or by contacting the assigned instructor.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: This course is included in the Theatre Voice family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in MUS 47A or THTR 47.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 18 hours lab per week. 216 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: This course will develop technical skills required at the intermediate level of musical theatre performance through the rehearsal and performance of a fully staged musical theatre production. Students are required to attend rehearsals and performances.
• Prerequisite: Requires a pre-arranged audition and instructor selection for assignment to participate/enroll; students must complete an audition and accept an assigned role for enrollment. Audition information is available on the department website or by contacting the assigned instructor.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: This course is included in the Theatre Voice family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in MUS 47B or THTR 47X.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 18 hours lab per week. 216 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: Assists the student to develop technical skills required at the advanced level of musical theatre performance through the rehearsal and performance of a fully staged musical theatre production.
• Prerequisite: Prerequisites: MUS 47B or THTR 47B; requires a pre-arranged audition and instructor selection for assignment to participate/enroll; students must complete an audition and accept an assigned role for enrollment. Audition information is available on the department website or by contacting the assigned instructor.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: This course is included in the Theatre Voice family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in MUS 47C.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 18 hours lab per week. 216 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Assists the student to develop technical skills required at the advanced level of musical theatre in the areas of stage direction or choreography through the rehearsal and performance of a fully staged musical theatre production.
• Prerequisite: Prerequisites: MUS 47C or THTR 47C; requires a pre-arranged audition and instructor selection for assignment to participate/enroll; students must complete an audition and accept an assigned role for enrollment. Audition information is available on the department website or by contacting the assigned instructor.
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: This course is included in the Theatre Voice family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in MUS 47D.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 18 hours lab per week. 216 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Theatre Arts beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory:
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: An introduction to the theory and practice of creating and using scenery and properties for dramatic presentations, including basic vocabulary, tools, hardware, materials, paints, project planning, safety, and teamwork. Students will use basic woodworking tools, paint, and other materials to create scenery and properties for Theatre Arts productions and other projects.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory:
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 6 hours lab per week. 96 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: A practical introduction to the techniques of applying theatrical makeup for the stage.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory:
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: Students will work as crew for a Theatre Arts Department production, leading to public performances. In consultation with faculty, students may choose to work in areas such as set construction, scenic art, properties, costume, makeup, wardrobe, lighting, projections, sound, front of house, running crew, or other production functions as required for the show. No experience is necessary to succeed in this course.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to assign crew responsibilities and schedule work hours.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 1 hours lecture per week, 9 hours lab per week. 120 hours total per quarter. Laboratory hours are scheduled on an individual basis in consultation with the instructor. Each student's lab hours (9 hours per week) will be scheduled based on the student's assigned crew position.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

• Description: Students will work in a leadership and/or design position on a Theatre Arts Department production, leading to public performances. In consultation with faculty, students may choose to work in areas such as stage management, house management, scene design, lighting design, projections design, sound design, costume design, makeup design, technical director, lead carpenter, lead rigger, paint charge, wardrobe supervisor, or lead electrician. This course is for advanced Theatre Arts students and practitioners who are ready to take on a position of significant responsibility on a Theatre Arts Department production.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Consultation with Theatre Arts faculty is recommended prior to enrollment; students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to assign crew responsibilities and schedule work hours.
• Repeatability: Unlimited Repeatability.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 12 hours lab per week. 168 hours total per quarter. Laboratory hours are scheduled on an individual basis in consultation with the instructor. Each student's lab hours (12 hours per week) will be scheduled based on the student's assigned crew position.
• Foothill GE Area:
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note: