TA 300 - Introduction to the Theatre

    Recent Professors
    Anthony D'Juan, Scott W. Gilbert, Matthew Miller, Ambre M. Shoneff, Ryan Perez Adame, Gail Dartez, Michelle Torres Maxson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    TA 300 Introduction to the Theatre Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3A C-ID: C-ID THTR 111 This course will increase students' understanding, appreciation, and critical perceptions of theatre arts. Students will be introduced to elements of the production process including play writing, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions. Students will examine the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and the contributions of significant individual theatre artists. It is an audience-oriented, non-performance theatre arts course open to all students.
    Usually Held
    Mon 3:00pm–4:20pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am