# Theatre (THEATRE) courses Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 17 courses Source: https://chaffey.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/19209/20264/18796/20090/18866 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### THEATRE 1 — Introduction to Theatre - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture - **C-ID:** THTR 111 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Summer 2026, 3 sections listed as THEATRE-1 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/theatre.md); Fall 2026, 5 sections listed as THEATRE-1 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/theatre.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections listed as THEATRE-1 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/theatre.md) - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: No - TOP Code: 100700 This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, cultures, styles, and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theatre. ### THEATRE 4 — Theatre History: Ancient to 1700 - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture - **C-ID:** THTR 113 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as THEATRE-4 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/theatre.md) - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: Yes - TOP Code: 100700 The study of theatre history from the origins of theater and performance through the 17th Century. The emphasis is on historical, philosophical, political, and sociological influences on the development of the performing arts world-wide. World drama plays are read, viewed, and analyzed in terms of structure, plot, character, and historiography. ### THEATRE 5 — Theatre History: 1700-Present - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: Yes - TOP Code: 100700 The study of theatre history from the late 17th century through the present. Emphasis on historical, philosophical, and sociological influences on the development of the theatre. Plays are read for analysis of structure, plot, character and historical relevance. ### THEATRE 7 — Theatrical Script Analysis - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture - **C-ID:** THTR 114 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: No - TOP Code: 100700 This course explores principles and methods employed by directors, designers, actors, and dramaturges to comprehend and analyze theatrical scripts for play production. Through close reading of plays from different periods, cultures, perspectives, and genres, students identify techniques used to determine how to read a play for its structure, plot, characters, imagery, and meaning. ### THEATRE 8 — Voice and Movement for the Actor - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: No - TOP Code: 100700 In depth application of techniques designed to examine the integral use of the voice and body for the actor; developing skills for vocal and physical relaxation, flexibility, and strength. This course is for the theatre majors or any performer or student interested in developing vocal and physical awareness and understanding the importance of transforming the actor’s use of their vocal and physical instrument. ### THEATRE 10 — Principles of Acting I - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture - **C-ID:** THTR 151 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: No - TOP Code: 100700 Theory of acting and acting techniques with an introduction to Stanislavski's method of acting. Provides a foundation in acting through a study of improvisation, vocal techniques, historical concepts, cross-cultural world theatre and theory through scene and monologue work. Emphasis on character development through the use of voice, movement and script analysis. ### THEATRE 12 — Principles of Acting II - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a C or better in: THEATRE 10 - **C-ID:** THTR 152 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: No - TOP Code: 100700 Theory of advanced acting. Evaluate and execute contemporary acting techniques. Provides an in-depth study of acting through a series of improvisation, acting exercises, vocal techniques, historical concepts, cross-cultural world theatre and theory through scene and monologue work. Emphasis on character development through the use of voice, movement and script analysis. ### THEATRE 18 — Acting for the Camera - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as THEATRE-18 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/theatre.md) - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: No - TOP Code: 100700 This course prepares the student for the particular demands of acting in front of the camera. Exploration of the artistic and technical elements of script analysis, production terminology, staging and framing, audition techniques, cold readings and the business of acting. ### THEATRE 30 — Stagecraft - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 32-36 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory - **C-ID:** THTR 171 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as THEATRE-30 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/theatre.md) - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: Yes - TOP Code: 100600 The theory and practice of stagecraft including construction techniques, painting properties, rigging and lighting, sound, knowledge of tools and equipment, shop safety, and computer assisted set-lighting and sound design. This course involves participation in all the technical aspects of preparing a scheduled college production. ### THEATRE 31 — Introduction to Design - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 32-36 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory - **C-ID:** THTR 172 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as THEATRE-31 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/theatre.md) - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: No - TOP Code: 100600 Students will be offered a survey of scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, theatrical equipment and construction techniques through demonstration, and laboratory experience. Information is applicable to all formal theatrical applications. ### THEATRE 32 — Theatre Design-Lighting - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 32-36 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory - **Advisory:** THEATRE 30 - **C-ID:** THTR 173 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as THEATRE-32 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/theatre.md) - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: Yes - TOP Code: 100600 Study and execution of stage lighting with emphasis on equipment, control, color, and their relationship to design. ### THEATRE 35 — Musical Theatre Performance - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 32-36 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory - **Advisory:** THEATRE 10 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as THEATRE-35 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/theatre.md) - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: No - TOP Code: 100700 Study of performance techniques, artistic authenticity and diversity in all forms in musical theatre. Emphasis on the integration of acting, singing, and movement techniques through a combination of group scenes and solo works that embrace diversity, multiculturalism, artistic revolutions, and new approaches to musical theatre. ### THEATRE 40 — Stage Costuming - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 32-36 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory - **C-ID:** THTR 174 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: Yes - TOP Code: 100600 Students will study costume history, design, and basic construction techniques as an introduction to basic theatrical costuming. Fabrics and their various uses will be investigated specifically in relationship to live theatrical productions. ### THEATRE 42 — Theatrical Makeup - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 32-36 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory - **C-ID:** THTR 175 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section listed as THEATRE-42 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/theatre.md) - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: Yes - TOP Code: 100600 Introduction to the theory, design, and application of makeup for theatre, including corrective, character, and non-realistic makeup for various theatrical forms. ### THEATRE 50ABCD — Theatre Practicum - Rehearsal and Performance - **Units:** 1-4 - **Hours:** 48-54 Laboratory - **C-ID:** THTR 191 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on Enrollment: Audition/Interview with faculty overseeing that specific production. - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: No - TOP Code: 100600 A supervised practical experience in the rehearsal and performance of a faculty-directed public production. Requires participation in an acting or stage management role. Students will participate in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival academic theatre competition OR the production will participate in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival academic theatre competition. ### THEATRE 52ABCD — Theatre Practicum - Technical Theatre in Production - **Units:** 1-4 - **Hours:** 48-54 Laboratory - **C-ID:** THTR 192 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on Enrollment: Interview required. - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: Yes - TOP Code: 100600 Course provides instruction and supervised practical experience in the technical preparation and public performance of a faculty-directed theatrical production. Requires participation in design, or production role. Students will participate in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival academic theatre competition OR this production will participate in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival academic theatre competition. ### THEATRE 496ABCD — Internships in Technical Theatre and Entertainment Design - **Units:** 1-4 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on Enrollment: Consent of Technical Theatre Coordinator is required for registration. - Grading: Letter Grade - Credit for Prior Learning: No - TOP Code: 100600 Supervised employment which is designed to assist students in achieving job-related learning objectives and acquiring desirable work habits, attitudes and skills so as to enable them to become productive employees. This internship/work experience also provides students with career awareness for jobs. This type of work experience is available to students whose job and educational or occupational goals are not directly related. Career and professional development include knowledge, judgments, skills and attitudes essential for success in the workplace, and achievement of job related learning objectives. Practical experience in the application of production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costume, lighting, sound, audio/visual and running crews. Course requires 54 internship hours for every one unit of credit.