# Theatre Arts (THART) courses

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 12 courses

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44228/44503/44506

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

### THART 2 — Introduction to the Theatre Arts

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** THTR 111
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- AA/AS area 3; Cal-GETC Area 3A;

Introduction to the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists: Elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Survey of different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions.

### THART 11 — Principles and Theory of Improvisation

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/thart.md)
- AA/AS area 3;

Introduction to the principles and theory of improvisation: Improvised acting and development of dramatic imagination, problem solving, and communicative potential through increasing grasp of dramatic processes.

### THART 20 — Script Analysis

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** THTR 114
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Script analysis for theatrical production: Principles, theories and techniques of play script analysis.

### THART 21 — Acting I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- **C-ID:** THTR 151
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/thart.md)

Application basic acting theory to performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through acting: Skills for performance including line-learning, stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text.

### THART 22 — Acting II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** THART 021.
- **C-ID:** THTR 152
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/thart.md)

Continuation of Acting I: Exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. Emphasis placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes.

### THART 31 — Rehearsal and Production I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 9 hours lab
- **C-ID:** THTR 191
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Other: Conditional Enrollment: Audition/Interview.
- AA/AS area 3;

Theatrical production and performance: Practical and creative experience producing a performance for an audience.

### THART 32 — Rehearsal and Production II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 9 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** THART 031.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Other: Conditional Enrollment: Audition/Interview.

Continuation of THART 31: More extensive practical and creative experiences in the work and art of producing a performance for an audience at an intermediate level.

### THART 33 — Rehearsal and Production III

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 9 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** THART 032.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Other: Conditional Enrollment: Audition/Interview.

Continuation of THART 32: More extensive practical and creative experience in the work and art of producing a performance for an audience at an advanced level.

### THART 34 — Rehearsal and Production IV

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 9 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** THART 033.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Continuation of THART 33: Continuation of practical and creative experiences in the work and art of producing a performance for an audience at a professional level.

### THART 40 — Stagecraft

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- **C-ID:** THTR 171
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Practical experience in various phases of technical theatre: Scene design, lighting, sounds, costumes, set construction, painting; organizing a production.

### THART 41 — Introduction to Stage Lighting

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- **C-ID:** THTR 173
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Study and execution stage lighting: Emphasis on equipment, control, color and their relationship to design.

### THART 49 — Independent Study in Theatre Arts

- **Units:** .5-5
- **Hours:** .5 - 5 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- UC transferability is determined by UC faculty after transfer, please see a counselor for more information.

In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in theater arts. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.