DRAM 1 DRAMA APPRECIATION - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
Orients students to universal theatre as a forum of oral and written communication. Includes dramatic history from Greeks to the present, Asian and Chicano Theatre. Interviews with drama personnel. Oral and written evaluation of scripts and performances for stage, film and TV.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C1; IGETC, Area 3A; MPC, Area C
DRAM 4 INTERCULTURAL DRAMA - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
Stage scripts, videos and films of stage productions that portray intercultural relations will be read and/or viewed. Students will analyze cultural differences and similarities through the dramatic arts. American intercultural relations are emphasized.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C1; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C, F
DRAM 5 FILM APPRECIATION - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
The nature of motion pictures as a unique and composite art. Screening and analysis of films selected on the basis of direction, theme or style. Survey international in scope, but with more thorough treatment given to one director. Focus may be on the western movie, the movie musical, the horror film, and the so-called “underground” or “expanded” cinema.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C1; IGETC, Area 3A; MPC, Area C
DRAM 7A WRITING FOR THE THEATRE I - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
Writing exercises, lectures, class play readings and discussions, readings and performance. Collaborative aspects of playwriting.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 111 or ENSL 110Credit transferable: CSU
General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area C
DRAM 7B WRITING FOR THE THEATRE II - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
Students work collaboratively to produce an original script. Rehearsal approach to defining a script with input from actors and directors. A refining team approach is utilized. Course advisory: DRAM 7A
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 11 VOICE AND ORAL INTERPRETATION - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
The exploration and practice of voice physiology, articulation, and projection are provided. The course includes individual instruction in the reading and interpretation of prose, poetry, and other literature. (CAN DRAM 6)
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C1
DRAM 12 STAGE MOVEMENT - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
Designed to increase physical awareness in one's communication in order to enhance the performance of the actor. Focus on creativity and expression, nonverbal communication, spatial dimensions, characterizations, and script interpretation.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 13 AUDITION TECHNIQUES FOR THE STAGE - 2 units • LG-C/NC • One hour lecture; three hours lab
This practical and experiential course offers a guide to the selection, rehearsal and performance of material appropriate to the purpose of auditioning for theatrical stage production in drama, comedy, and music. May be taken four times for credit.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 15A BEGINNING ACTING - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Two hours lecture; three hours laboratory
Students are introduced to acting styles and methodology involving character analysis, study and interpretation, improvisation, voice and movement exercises, group interaction and ensemble rehearsal and performance techniques. Adult-level materials and instruction are provided; course is not appropriate for children and young teens. (CAN DRAM 8) Condition of enrollment: Must be age 17 or older.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area C
DRAM 15B ADVANCED ACTING - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Two hours lecture; three hours lab
A continuation of DRAM 15A with an emphasis on characterization and playing a role before an audience. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: DRAM 15A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 16 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Two hours lecture; three hours lab
This course addresses the practice and study of the fundamental techniques required in acting before the camera in contrast to stage work. Students will address areas of voice and movement for the camera, blocking, memorization, audition and interview techniques covering scripts from TV, film and commercials. Prerequisite: DRAM 15A
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 18A ELEMENTARY DIRECTING - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Two hours lecture; three hours lab
Elementary techniques of directing and production covering picturization, composition and stage movement. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: DRAM 15A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 18B ADVANCED DIRECTING - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Two hours lecture; three hours lab
A continuation of DRAM 18A with emphasis on direction of scenes. May be taken two times for credit.
Prerequisite: DRAM 18A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 19 ORAL INTERPRETATION - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
A study of oral communication with emphasis on the development of the student's ability to communicate prose and poetry orally with understanding and appreciation.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area C
DRAM 21A THEATRE WORKSHOP I - 3 units • LG-C/NC • One hour lecture; four hours activity
Basic techniques of construction and organization of scenery and properties for production. Work on crews for college production required.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area E2
DRAM 21B THEATRE WORKSHOP II - 3 units • LG-C/NC • One hour lecture; four hours activity
A continuation of DRAM 21A.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 23 STAGE LIGHTING - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Two hours lecture; two hours activity
An introduction to the theory and practice of lighting procedures in the theatre. Emphasis placed upon a basic understanding of electricity and color as they relate to the theatre medium, as well as upon a thorough and practical study of stage lighting instrumentation and design.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 24 BEGINNING COSTUMING - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; two hours activity
Theories and techniques of costuming for the stage including costume history. Each student constructs a costume for the main stage. Each student designs costumes for a stage play.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 25 MAKE-UP - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
Lecture, demonstration, and laboratory practice in the application of various types of theatrical make-up.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 30 CHAMBER/READERS THEATRE - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity Fundamentals of vocal and gestural communication developed through humorous and dramatic readings of literature from memory and texts. Performance in a formal production. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 31 ACTING IMPROVISATION - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Two hours lecture; two hours activity
Using improvisation, the student will experiment with facial expressions, comedy
gestures, and other forms of personal development as required by actors.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 35 MUSICAL COMEDY WORKSHOP - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
Staging techniques for singing and acting for musical comedy production. May be taken
four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC, General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area E
Participation in major comedy theatrical production in either acting, production, business,
or direction. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 41 PLAY PRODUCTION - DRAMATIC -3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
Participation in major dramatic theatrical production in either acting, production,
business, or direction. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 42 PLAY PRODUCTION - MUSICAL -3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
Participation in major musical theatrical production in either acting, production, business, or direction. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 43 PLAY PRODUCTION - CLASSICAL - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
Participation in major classical theatrical production in either acting, production, business, or direction. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 49 SUMMER MUSICAL COMPANY - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
Comprehensive accelerated production course, including instrumental, dance, acting, and
singing ensemble work. Culminates in a performance with emphasis on ensemble artists
in a conservatory approach. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 53 THEATRE ENJOYMENT - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
Exploration of contemporary theatre as an audience member. Course will explore
audience/performer relationship; fee required.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C1; IGETC, Area 3A; MPC, Area C
DRAM 56 THEATRE MANAGEMENT - 3 units • LG-C/NC • One hour lecture; four hours activity
Introduction to theatre management including basic box office techniques, public relations, and promotional campaigns. Practical experience in MPC Theatre.
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 57 TOURING THEATRE - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
An outreach performance of productions meeting community needs. Performances occur on stages in a variety of settings which require modification of portable technical elements and adjustments to audiences of various ages, cultural experience and social/economic standing. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 58 CHILDREN'S THEATRE - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
Play selection, acting, movement, dancing, singing, instrumental and rehearsal designed for culmination in a public performance before a child audience. Acting, technical and crew work that applies theories and skills for dramatic literature. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 59 REPERTORY THEATRE - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
Participation in a cycle of play productions. Students learn flexibility while performing a number of roles in a short period of time. Includes acting, singing, dancing, crew work, stage craft, house and stage management work in one-act and experimental plays. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 60 EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE - ORIGINAL -3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
A rehearsal/performance approach to solving acting and directing problems in a studio theatre (black box) environment for an original play. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 61 EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE - COMEDY - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
A rehearsal/performance approach to solving acting and directing problems in a studio theatre (black box) environment for a comedy. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 62 EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE - DRAMATIC - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
A rehearsal/performance approach to solving acting and directing problems in a studio theatre (black box) environment for a drama. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 63 EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE - CLASSICAL - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
A rehearsal/performance approach to solving acting and directing problems in a studio theatre (black box) environment for a classical play. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 64 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE - MUSICAL - 2 units • LG-C/NC • Six hours lab
This course is a practical workshop that addresses standard techniques and practices in rehearsal and performance situations as they relate to the production of a musical play. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 65 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE - WORKSHOP - COMEDY 2 units • LG-C/NC • Six hours lab
Students experience a practical and experiential workshop that addresses standard techniques and practices in rehearsal and performance situations as they relate to the production and performance of a comedy play. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 67 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE - WORKSHOP - ORIGINAL 2 units • LG-C/NC • Six hours lab
This course is a practical and experiential workshop that addresses standard techniques and practices in rehearsal and performance situations as they relate to the production and performance of an original play. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 68 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP - DRAMA 2 units • LG-C/NC • Six hours lab
Students take part in a practical and experiential workshop that addresses standard techniques and practices in rehearsal and performance situations as they relate to the production and performance of a dramatic play. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU
DRAM 75 ACTING WORKSHOP - ADVANCED COMEDY - 1-3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours activity per week for each unit of credit
Solutions to acting problems through consultation and research in a comedic production. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 76 ACTING WORKSHOP - ADVANCED DRAMATIC 1-3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours activity per week for each unit of credit
Solution to acting problems through consultation, and research in a dramatic production. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 77 ACTING WORKSHOP - ADVANCED MUSICAL 1-3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours activity per week for each unit of credit
Solution to acting, singing, and dancing or movement problems in a musical production through consultation and research. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 78 ACTING WORKSHOP - ADVANCED CLASSICAL 1-3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours activity per week for each unit of credit
Solution to acting problems through consultation and research in a classical play. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 79 TECHNICAL WORKSHOP 3 units • LG-C/NC • Nine hours activity
Supervised technical work on one of the Drama Department's scheduled productions. May be taken four times for credit.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
DRAM 103 FILM DIRECTORS TO WATCH 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course provides a study of cinematic “auteurs,” directors whose visual stylistics and unconventional narratives make their work unique and a recognizable departure from the traditional Hollywood film. Four directors will be profiled, featuring three films from each.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
DRAM 104 EUROPEAN FILMS - 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course provides a study of European films, featuring outstanding works of cinematic art from different countries. The films' visual stylistics and narrative patterns will be analyzed, as well as the historical, social and cultural realities which make each film a unique product of a particular European country.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
DRAM 106 FILM AND AMERICAN CULTURE 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course provides a study of American culture through film. The focus will be on the historical, social and cultural realities of this unique and complex country. It will also show American culture in terms of values, attitudes, customs, institutions and lifestyles, as presented in films.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
DRAM 109 INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENTARY FILM 3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course provides a study of documentary films. It explores different styles on a variety of subjects, looking at the actuality of life and finding the extraordinary in the sometimes ordinary.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
DRAM 440 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE 0 units • NC • Total hours: Ninety-six hours lab
Students receive instruction in how to rehearse and perform in a full-length play or series of scenes. Body and vocal techniques, and memorization and consistency are emphasized. The course culminates in a complete production with emphasis on ensemble organization and technical aspects of production.