Theatre Arts
18 courses · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
THEAT 002 Beginning Acting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2, Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students learn and practice the basic elements of creating character: observation, concentration, and the physical, emotional and psychological resources for acting. Students perform monologues from published plays. Field trips may be required.
THEAT 003 Intermediate Acting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2, Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- THEAT 002 with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students apply intermediate acting techniques to character study and scene work. Students will expand their understanding of the acting process through in-class performances, monologues, and scenes. Field trips may be required.
THEAT 020 Introduction to Theatre Arts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- THTR 111
Students study the aesthetics of drama and theatre from their origin through modern theatre practice. Students will examine: plays, playwrights, theatrical design, acting, directing, theatre architecture, the role of the audience, cultural and socio-political effects, production values and dramatic genres.
THEAT 025A Theatres of Diversity: Chicanx/Latinx Theatre
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is a survey course designed for the general public to study the history and practice of Chicanx/Latinx theatre. Emphasis will be placed on the development of Chicanx and Latinx theatre in the United States. Specific areas of interest will include the Chicanx/Latinx theatre movement in San Jose and California. Students will also participate in the elements of creating and performing Chicanx/Latinx theatre. Field trips may be required.
THEAT 033A Technical Theatre in Production A
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students gain practical experience in technical theatre production in support of a live performance in one or more of the following activities: building and maintaining sets, properties, and costumes; rigging, focusing and running lights; setting up and using sound equipment; stage and house management. THEAT 033A indicates a student's first production assignment.
THEAT 033B Technical Theatre in Production B
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- THEAT 033A with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students gain practical experience in technical theatre production in support of a live performance in one or more of the following activities: building and maintaining sets, properties, and costumes; rigging, focusing and running lights; setting up and using sound equipment; stage and house management. THEAT 033B indicates a student's second production assignment.
THEAT 033C Technical Theatre in Production C
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- THEAT 033B with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students gain practical experience in technical theatre production in support of a live performance in one or more of the following activities: building and maintaining sets, properties, and costumes; rigging, focusing and running lights; setting up and using sound equipment; stage and house management. THEAT 033C indicates a student's third production assignment.
THEAT 033D Technical Theatre in Production D
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- THEAT 033C with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students gain practical experience in technical theatre production in one or more of the following activities: building and maintaining sets, properties, and costumes; rigging, focusing and running lights; setting up and using sound equipment; stage and house management. THEAT 033D indicates a student's fourth production assignment.
THEAT 035A Rehearsal and Performance in Production A
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 9
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will rehearse and perform in a theatre production at Evergreen Valley College. Students will audition, be cast in a role, memorize lines and rehearse scenes with the ensemble. The class culminates in a live, public performance. This course indicates a student's first performance role at the college.
THEAT 035B Rehearsal and Performance in Production B
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 9
- Prerequisite
- THEAT 035A with C or better and Audition/Interview
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will rehearse and perform in a theatre production at Evergreen Valley College. Students will audition, be cast in a role, memorize lines and rehearse scenes with the ensemble. The class culminates in a live, public performance. This course indicates a student's second performance role at the college.
THEAT 035C Rehearsal and Performance in Production C
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 9
- Prerequisite
- THEAT 035B with C or better and Audition/Interview
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will rehearse and perform in a theatre production at Evergreen Valley College. Students will audition, be cast in a role, memorize lines and rehearse scenes with the ensemble. The class culminates in a live, public performance. This course indicates a student's third performance role at the college.
THEAT 035D Rehearsal and Performance in Production D
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 9
- Prerequisite
- THEAT 035C with C or better and Audition/Interview
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will rehearse and perform in a theatre production at Evergreen Valley College. Students will audition, be cast in a role, memorize lines and rehearse scenes with the ensemble. The class culminates in a live, public performance. This course indicates a student's fourth performance role at the college.
THEAT 040 Introduction to Film
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is an introductory course in film studies in which students view films and learn to understand the artistic disciplines of film making. Film content is examined in relationship to cinematography, editing, visual design, special effects, sound design, acting, directing, social and cultural contexts.
THEAT 050 Introduction to Theatre Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2, Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students are introduced to basic principles of theatrical design and receive practical experience for use in all formal theatrical applications including scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, theatrical equipment and construction techniques. Students may be required to attend a play.
THEAT 051 Costume Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2, Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to stage costume design. Students will create and construct costumes appropriate to a wide range of stage productions. This course covers costume history and research, design principles, costuming materials and equipment, and basic construction techniques. Students may be required to attend a play.
THEAT 052 Stage Makeup
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2, Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will be introduced to basic techniques of designing and applying stage makeup. Makeup techniques covered in this course will include: contouring the face with highlights and shadows, applying bases, eye makeup, special effects makeup, hair and wig dressing. Makeup and hair design for modern and period plays will be surveyed. Students may be required to attend a play.
THEAT 053 Introduction to Stage Lighting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2, Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students are introduced to basic theories and methods of stage lighting for all production types. Students examine stage lighting optics, instrument selection and rigging, color theory, basic electricity, circuiting and control systems, and lighting design principles. The course emphasizes technical lighting facts, aesthetics, and design concept development. Students may be required to attend a play.
THEAT 060 Script Analysis
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students develop methodology for reading, analyzing, and understanding play scripts intended for production in a variety of genres and styles. Students use investigative techniques to read a play for its structure, plot, character and imagery, identifying how dramatic texts are distinct from other forms of literature. Students may be required to attend a play.