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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
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Special Education
(See Educational Access for course listings.)
Speech/Communication
(See Communication Studies for course listings.)
Television
(See Film and Television Production for course listings.)
Theatre Arts
THEA 1 Appreciation of Theatre 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This is an introduction to theatre from an audience perspective. Students will examine elements of dramatic art form and play production, including dramatic theory, language, space, plot, characterization, technical theatre, acting, directing, playwriting, design, and the relationship with other art forms. The course includes drama written from diverse cultural and historical perspectives. Attendance at assigned performances required.
THEA 20A Theory and Technique of Acting 4 Units (Introduction)
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (72 hours total per quarter).
This course examines the basic theory and techniques of acting, along with the actor’s range of choices within the framework of scenarios and improvisation. Students will conduct a beginning analysis of acting styles and methods from diverse cultural and historical perspectives.
THEA 20B Theory and Technique of Acting 4 Units (Modern Period)
Prerequisite: THEA 20A.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (72 hours total per quarter).
This course is a continued study of the acting process, including extensive participation in the performance of contemporary dramatic scripts from diverse theatre traditions.
UT SPAN 1 Elementary Spanish (First Quarter)
(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter).
This course is an introduction to the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking world areas and Spanish is the primary language of instruction. Speaking, listening, reading and writing language skills at the first-level of elementary Spanish are developed within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture. Language laboratory practice and/or assignments, at home and/or in the language lab, are an integral part of instruction supporting the development of language skills in the areas of pronunciation, structure, syntax, and oral communication.
SPAN 2 Elementary Spanish (Second Quarter) 5 Units
(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisite: SPAN 1 (equivalent to one year of high school Spanish) or equivalent. Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter).
This course focuses on the development of elementary language skills for oral and written communication using language structures and functions targeted for the second-level of elementary Spanish. Spanish is the primary language of instruction. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the second-level of elementary Spanish will be developed within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture, with a continued presence of the cultures of Spanish-speaking world areas. Language laboratory practice and/or assignments at home and/or in the language lab, are an integral part of instruction supporting the development of language skills in the areas of pronunciation, structure, syntax, and oral communication.
5 Units
SPAN 3 Elementary Spanish (Third Quarter)
5 Units
(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisite: SPAN 2 (equivalent to two years of high school Spanish) or equivalent. Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter).
This course will examine the development of elementary language skills for oral and written communication using language structures and functions targeted for the third-level of elementary Spanish. Spanish is the working language. Greater structural accuracy and communicative competence within the framework of language as a fundamental aspect of culture is the focus of the course. Language laboratory practice and/or assignments at home and/or in the language lab are an integral part of instruction, supporting the development of language skills in the areas of pronunciation, structure, syntax and oral communication.
SPAN 4 Intermediate Spanish (First Quarter) 5 Units
(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisite: SPAN 3 (equivalent to three years of high school Spanish) or equivalent. Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter).
This course focuses on the readings and discussions of texts dealing with the literature, arts, culture, history, and geography of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will review and expand on the structures, grammatical features and linguistic functions of elementary Spanish and will develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the first intermediate-level within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture.
THEA 20C
Theory and Technique of Acting
4 Units
SPAN 5 Intermediate Spanish (Second Quarter)
5 Units
Prerequisite: THEA 20A.
Advisory: THEA 20B.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (72 hours total per quarter).
This is a continuation of acting study including extensive participation in the performance of selected scenes from classic period plays of diverse theatre traditions.
THEA 80A Theory and Technique of Acting for 4 Units the Camera
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (72 hours total per quarter).
The basic fundamentals of acting for the camera are explored. Exercises, demonstrations, and improvisations are used to practice the techniques of acting. Scenes are rehearsed, recorded and critiqued.
THEA 80B Theory and Technique of Advanced 4 Units Acting for the Camera
Prerequisite: THEA 80A.
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (72 hours total per quarter).
A continuation of Acting for the Camera through further exploration of equipment used in media performance: green screen acting, ear prompting, teleprompting and microphone applications in voice recording and voice over. Continued exploration and skill building of techniques used in performance before the camera including but not limited to advanced character development, make-up techniques and special problems in character preparation for feature film.
User Interface Design
(See Art for course listings.)
(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisite: SPAN 4 (equivalent to four years of high school Spanish) or equivalent. Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter).
This course focuses on the readings and discussions of texts dealing with the literature, arts, culture, history, and geography of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will review and expand on the structures, grammatical features and linguistic functions of SPAN 4 and will develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the second intermediate-level within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture.
SPAN 6 Intermediate Spanish (Third Quarter)
(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisite: SPAN 5 or equivalent.
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter).
5 Units
This course focuses on the readings and discussions of texts dealing with the literature, arts, culture, history, and geography of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will review and expand on the structures, grammatical features and linguistic functions of SPAN 5 and will develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the third intermediate-level within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture.
(Classic Period)
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