# Theater Arts (THEA) courses

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/course-descriptions/credit-courses/thea/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### THEA C100 — Introduction to Theater

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/thea.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/thea.md)
- Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

A course designed to introduce students to all aspects of theatre. This course examines theatre history, acting, directing, and the technical elements of scenery, lighting, sound, costume and make-up. Lecture, demonstration, and classroom participation will be utilized. Attendance at a live theatrical performance is mandatory (the college will not pay for or reimburse a student the cost of attending a live theatrical performance).

### THEA C101 — Introduction to History and Literature of Theater

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Formerly: ENGL C164. Designed for the General Education student, this course is an introduction to dramatic literature and an examination of the process of theater production. Included is a view of each period of dramatic literature in the context of history and mind set, the study of characterization and theme, and an examination of the creative process.