Theatre
Please see the section under Drama.
Description
The Theatre program at San Diego City College provides a breadth of course work designed
to meet the needs of the serious theatre student, as well as those who wish to include
theatre as part of their liberal arts education. The Theatre program at San Diego
City College is one of six programs in the Visual and Performing Arts Department.
Students entering into the program have the ability to pursue Associate of Arts degrees
offered in Theatre and Musical Theatre; a Certificate of Achievement in Technical
Theatre and Special Effects (FX) Makeup; and Certificates of Performance offered in
Special Effects (FX) Makeup and Theatrical Glamour for Media and Performance. Courses
are offered in acting, voice, movement, stagecraft, scene painting, costuming, playwriting,
and makeup. Also offered are classes that explore theatre in a traditional academic
setting. Hands-on practical experience is stressed through a wide-ranging production
program, and students have the opportunity to work in all phases of production and
performance. Students enjoy a unique combination of state-
of-the-art facilities including two fully-equipped theatres, professional faculty
and staff, and an active, respected production program which serves the campus and
the community.
Program Emphasis
The curriculum is based on integrated technical and core competencies (electronics, engineering design, engineering sciences), and it emphasizes a project-based learning format. Students work in teams to learn concepts, solve problems and make discoveries in a workplace-related environment. Students use traditional, Internet resources, and industry supplied data as sources of information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Effectively practice the theatre arts through involvement in the creation and presentation of public performances in theatre.
- Develop a structural approach to interpretation of language in dramatic text.
- Explain and practice basic production processes such as acting, scenic, costume, and make-up design, and technical operation related to production.
- Identify the historical and cultural dimension of theatre, including the works of leading playwrights, actors, directors, and designers.
- Acquire inter-cultural and multi-cultural understanding, as well as perception of the universal and timeless human conflicts presented in dramatic works.
- Augment the discipline, cooperation, accountability, and perseverance necessary for positive self-identification and success in life.