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DPBL 501b: Dental Problem Based Learning--Human Structure I 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal structures including anatomy, cell biology, embryology, histology, pathology from cells, tissues and organs of the human body. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case. Acceptance to DDS program required.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 501A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dentistry
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 502b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Function I 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal function including biochemistry, endocrinology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, nutrition, pharmacology, physiology from cells, tissues and organs of the human body. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case. Acceptance to DDS program required.
Units: (8.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 502A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dentistry
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 503b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Behavior I 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal behavior including communication, ethics, multiculturalism, patient management, phobias associated with the treatment of patients with and without special needs. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case. Acceptance to DDS program required.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 503A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dentistry
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 504b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Clinical Dentistry I 
Problem based learning approach to the delivery of dental health care. Didactic, preclinical and clinical principles of endodontics, geriatrics, oral diagnosis, oral pathology, oral radiology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and restorative dentistry will be presented with a direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case. Acceptance into DDS program required.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 504A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Dentistry
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 511b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Structure II 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal structures including anatomy, cell biology, embryology, histology, pathology from cells, tissues and organs of the human body. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 511A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 512b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Function II 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal function including biochemistry, endocrinology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, nutrition, pharmacology, physiology from cells, tissues and organs of the human body. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (5.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 512A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 513b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Behavior II 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal behavior including communication, ethics, multiculturalism, patient management, phobias associated with the treatment of patients with and without special needs. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 513A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 514b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Clinical Dentistry II 
Problem based learning approach to the delivery of dental health care. Didactic, preclinical and clinical principles of endodontics, geriatrics, oral diagnosis, oral pathology, oral radiology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and restorative dentistry will be presented with a direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (7.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 514A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 521b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Structure III 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal structures including anatormy, cell biology, embryology, histology, pathology from cells, tissues and organs of the human body. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (1.0 unit)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 521A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 522b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Function III 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal function including biochemistry, endocrinology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, nutrition, pharmacology, physiology from cells, tissues and organs of the human body. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (1.0 unit)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 522A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 523b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Behavior III 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal behavior including communication, ethics, multiculturalism, patient management, phobias associated with the treatment of patients with and without special needs. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well characterized human clinical case.
Units: (1.0 unit)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 523A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 524b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Clinical Dentistry III 
Problem based learning approach to the delivery of dental health care. Didactic, preclinical and clinical principles of endodontics, geriatrics, oral diagnosis, oral pathology, oral radiology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and restorative dentistry will be presented with a direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (14.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 524A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 531b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Structure IV 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal structures including anatomy, cell biology, embryology, histology, pathology from cells, tissues and organs of the human body. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (1.0 unit)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 531A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 532b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Function IV 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal function including biochemistry, endocrinology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, nutrition, pharmacology, physiology from cells, tissues and organs of the human body. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (1.0 unit)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 532A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 533b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Behavior IV 
Problem based learning presentation of normal and abnormal behavior including communication, ethics, multiculturalism, patient management, phobias associated with the treatment of patients with and without special needs. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (1.0 unit)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 533A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
DPBL 534b: Dental Problem Based Learning -- Human Clinical Dentistry IV 
Problem based learning approach to the delivery of dental health care. Didactic, preclinical and clinical principles of endodontics, geriatrics, oral diagnosis, oral pathology, oral radiology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and restorative dentistry will be presented with a direct relationship to a well-characterized human clinical case.
Units: (13.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DPBL 534A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
THTR 101: Introduction to Acting 
Study of diverse genres and disciplines of acting; fundamental techniques necessary for performance; scene study from contemporary text.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Judith Shelton
THTR 105: Introduction to Screen Acting 
Introduction to the theoretical and foundational practices, techniques and strategies specific to screen acting in relation to the basic dynamics of acting for the stage.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 252A or THTR 120A)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 8:00-9:50am
Instructor: Kevin McCorkle
THTR 115b: Movement I 
Basic training for the actor's body for expression and communication. Awareness and control through mind-body techniques.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 115A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Acting for the Stage, Screen and New Media
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 8:00-9:50am
Instructor: Jeff Crockett
THTR 120b: Acting I 
Basic principles and techniques of acting through theatre games and improvisation. Introduction to contemporary texts, basic characterization and cold reading techniques.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 120A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
THTR 122: Improvisation and Theatre Games 
Individual and group exercises to free the actor physically and emotionally and to stimulate creativity, imagination, and self-expression.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 6:00-7:50pm
Instructor: Debra De Liso
THTR 130: Introduction to Theatrical Production 
Introduction to the non-performance areas of theatrical production(administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-onparticipation in USC productions.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
THTR 131bL: Advanced Theatrical Production 
Advanced understanding of non-performance areas of theatrical production (administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-on participation in USC productions.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 131A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 8:00-9:50am
Instructor: Elizabeth Harper,Samantha Jones,Tak Kata
THTR 132b: Art of Theatrical Design 
Development of the artistic process and theatrical design vocabulary of the individual within the environment of collaborative storytelling.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 132A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Tak Kata
THTR 141: Beginning Voice 
Physiological mechanism of voice: breath control, phonation, resonance, articulation of language for the stage; expressive use of stress, intonation and rhythm.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 8:00-9:50am
Instructor: Laura Flanagan
THTR 152: Introduction to Scene Study: Contemporary Plays 
Application and consolidation of the skills, knowledge and techniques acquired in the study of fundamentals of acting encountered in THTR 101.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 101
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 8:00-9:50am
Instructor: Jeff Crockett
THTR 192g: History of Stand-Up Comedy 
A comprehensive overview and understanding of how stand-up evolved in the United States, from the mid-1800's to the current touring performers.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Wayne Federman
THTR 194g: Women and Performance 
A wide-ranging look at women in the performing arts both now and historically. Examination of how sex and gender, race and racism, ageism have affected how women have been perceived and treated in the arts.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 10:00-11:50am
THTR 196g: Shakespeare on Film 
Introduction to the formalized plays of William Shakespeare as texts for performance through reading, viewing and analysis of selected plays in textual and film versions.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:50am
THTR 202: The Fundamentals of Comedy 
Introduction to the fundamental elements of comedy and how to apply those elements to create short, original pieces of comedy in performance and writing.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Kirstin Eggers
THTR 213: Corset Construction 
Design and construct period corsets, along with the materials and terminology needed to sew (machine and hand) corsets.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:20pm
THTR 214b: The Actor's Instrument: Voice and Body 
A comprehensive exploration of voice, speech and acting to strengthen the actors physical instrument.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 214A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Laura Flanagan,
THTR 216: Movement for Actors 
Training and practice in the coordination of the physical apparatus of the actor utilizing various movement techniques through improvisation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: MTuWThF
Time: 8:00-9:20am
Instructor: Sarah Anindo Marshall
THTR 220b: Intermediate Acting I 
Continuing development of imagination leading to an increased range of dramatic expression through the formalized text of William Shakespeare.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 220A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Jeff Crockett
THTR 222: Stage Make-up 
Principles of stage make-up materials and skills allowing the actors to enhance their features and techniques for moderate and extreme aging, injuries, and character roles.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 9:30-11:20am
THTR 225g: Theatre Across History and Cultures 
The analysis of a range of plays from different times and cultures with a consideration of the roles of actor, director, dramaturg and designer.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Laurie Fisher
THTR 229g: Sports on Stage and Screen 
The examination of the intersection between athletes and actors through the study of plays, musicals, feature films and TV series that depict athletic worlds.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 5:00-6:50pm
Instructor: Emily Roxworthy
THTR 230: Communicating Theatrical Design Concepts 
The visualization and communication of design ideas through free-hand and mechanical drawing: orthographics, isometrics,perspective, shades and shadows, plans, sections and elevations.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Tom Buderwitz
THTR 232: Stage Lighting 
Theory and practice of theatrical lighting design including electricity, radiant energy, refraction, reflection, absorption, chromatic variation and electronic controls.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:20am
Instructor: Martha Carter
THTR 241: Methods and Materials 
Cutting-edge and traditional methods and materials that enhance both the planning stages and realization of the theatrical design.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Sibyl Wickersheimer
THTR 250: Camera and Improvisation 
Understanding on-camera acting and improvisation by creating original material both in front and behind the camera.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 220A or THTR 252A)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
THTR 252a: Intermediate Acting I: Drama/Comedy 
Polishing the actor's skills through analysis and performance applied to the arc of a character.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 101
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Paul Urcioli
THTR 252b: Intermediate Acting I: Drama/Comedy 
Polishing the actor's skills through analysis and performance applied to the arc of a character.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 252A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Bayo Akinfemi
THTR 290: Introduction to Medical Clowning 
Explores the art of clowning in hospitals for the purpose of improving the well-being of those in need.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 5:00-7:50pm
THTR 295: Theatre in Los Angeles 
Current state of American theatre, through a study of acting, playwriting, criticism, stage design, lighting, and dramatic styles.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
THTR 302: Shakespeare in His World 
The plays and theatre of Shakespeare, the influences on his work and his contemporary world. Recommended preparation: THTR 201, THTR 310, THTR 311
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Sharon Carnicke
THTR 303: Projection Design I 
Investigation of the projection design process, equipment, multi-media, digital technology concepts and related documentation.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 2:00-4:50pm
THTR 304: Advanced Medical Clowning 
Explores the practice of bringing clowns into places of healing (hospitals, trauma sites, etc.) for the purpose of improving the physical and mental well-being of those in need.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 290
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
THTR 305a: Directing 
Examination of basic directorial principles. Pre-production analysis and rehearsal procedures; relationship of the director to actor; integration of technical aspects of production.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 9:00-10:50am
THTR 305b: Directing 
Examination of basic directorial principles. Pre-production analysis and rehearsal procedures; relationship of the director to actor; integration of technical aspects of production.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 305A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Stephanie Shroyer
THTR 307: Comedy in LA 
Experiential and discussion-based; examines Los Angeles-based live comedy as it continues to evolve, both through text and performance.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
THTR 308: Programming for Lighting 
Strategies and principles in computerized programming for theatrical lighting, emphasizing its applied use in creating kinetic, responsive environments.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
THTR 312: LGBTQ Theatre 
Explores the range and genealogy of LGBTQ theatre and performance across political, historical, and theatrical contexts.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 225
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Boni Alvarez
THTR 313: Comedy of Manners 
Study of the development of Comedy of Manners, with primary focus on Restoration Comedy of Manners.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 225
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Melinda Finberg
THTR 314: Advanced Topics in Modern Drama 
20th century realism and the avant-garde.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 225
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Matthew Montgomery
THTR 315b: Physical Theatre I 
Actor training anchored by rigorous physical movements. Activities include comedy, clowning, juggling, and mask work. Open to BFA acting majors only.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 315A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Acting for the Stage, Screen and New Media
Class type: Lecture
Days: MTuWThF
Time: 10:00-11:20am
Instructor: Sarah Anindo Marshall
THTR 316: Advanced Movement for Actors 
Advanced physical training and practice for the BA actor utilizing various movement techniques through improvisation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 216
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting), Theatre
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 1:00-2:20pm
Instructor: Alexandra Billings
THTR 317: Theatre Clown 
Introduction to techniques of clown performance and key techniques including complicite, play, looks and drops.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 101
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 11:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Zachary Steel
THTR 320b: Intermediate Acting II 
Further development of range and breadth of performance skills with emphasis on texts of heightened language and style.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 320A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 3:00-4:50pm
THTR 322: Improv 2: Advanced Improv 
An in depth study of improvised comedy scene work. An exploration of the primary tools and structure for creating improvised scenes and developing characters for stage and screen.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 101 or THTR 122)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 3:00-5:50pm
THTR 335: Scenic Construction 
Technology, organization, and operation of the theatrical scene shop centered around the proper and safe use of tools, the choosing of materials, and methods of construction.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lab
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
THTR 336: Introduction to Sound Design 
The art and techniques of theatrical sound design. The use of music and ambient sound in theatrical presentations. Design elements as metaphor.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 3:30-4:50pm
THTR 339b: The Actor's Instrument: Voice and Body II 
Continued training in the areas of breath awareness, physical awareness, voice, speech work and movement training.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 339A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Edgar Landa,
THTR 342a: Basic Voice 
a: Examination of the individual voice centering on resonance, tone, flexibility, and support through dramatic selections for transmitting meaning and emotion of character.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 8:00-9:20am
Instructor: Brent Blair
THTR 342b: Basic Voice 
Examination of the individual voice centering on resonance, tone, flexibility, and support through dramatic selections for transmitting meaning and emotion of character. Continuation of 342a.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 342A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Hugh O'Gorman
THTR 343: Musical Theatre Audition 
Designed to give students confidence and integrity for auditions in musical theatre. Choosing appropriate material and preparation for the audition and performance. Audition required.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
THTR 352b: Intermediate Acting II 
Building and sustaining character with special focus on stylized realism, subtext and heightened language. Multi-cultural text and methodologies.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 352A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 11:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Esther Chae
THTR 354: Acting Shakespeare 
Basic approach to the acting and analysis of the highly formalized texts of William Shakespeare.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 101
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 9:00-10:50am
Instructor: Matthew Felten
THTR 355: Acting for Sitcoms 
Provide an understanding as to how to work in half-hour television and streaming media.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 101
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
THTR 365: Playwriting I 
Essential elements of playwriting through weekly assignments, students' initiative, occasional productions of scenes, and extensive classroom analysis.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Oliver Mayer
THTR 366: Playwriting II 
Continuation of the work begun in 365.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 365
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Paula Cizmar
THTR 395m: Drama as Human Relations 
A focus on American ethnic and multicultural diversity from the perspectives of gender, race, and myth as revealed in plays, film, and other performance media.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Anna Winget
THTR 397: Theatre Practicum 
Substantive participation in a production sponsored by the School and supervised by the faculty.
Units: (1.0-4.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: MTuWThF
Time: 6:00-10:00pm
THTR 401: Contemporary Theatre in a Changing World 
Explores the bold approaches that characterize the best of contemporary theatre, as well as the artists who are groundbreakers in a changing world.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 225
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
THTR 404: Acting Theory 
Examination of the theoretical foundations of acting as an art form through the reading of primary historical texts.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 101 and THTR 125
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Sharon Carnicke
THTR 405m: Performing Identities 
This course explores the live performance medium as a creative means of social redress and personal expression. Duplicates credit in the former THTR 393m.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
THTR 406: Theatre on the Edge 
An exploration of the art of theatre at the edge of possibilities.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Meiling Cheng
THTR 407b: Drawing and Rendering for the Theater 
Drawing and rendering techniques appropriate for theater designers. Drawing and drawing theory.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 407A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Jenny Guthrie
THTR 408a: Dialects 
The study of standard American stage dialect using the international phonetic alphabet.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 9:30-10:50am
Instructor: Kathy Dunn-Muzingo
THTR 408b: Dialects 
The study of accents and regional dialects.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 408A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:30-1:50pm
THTR 409: Advanced Drafting: Vectorworks 
An exploration of computer aided drafting (CAD) software, including drafting standards as achieved with Vectorworks and related software.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
THTR 410: The Digital Actor 
Empowers the student to forge a career in acting by managing and utilizing the many facets of social and digital media.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 252A and THTR 252B
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
THTR 411: The Business of Acting 
Develops the student's ability to connect and combine managerial, economic and business-related skills with the craft and career of acting.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 252A and THTR 252B
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
THTR 412: Performing Content 
Introductory skills for the creation and realization of performance on camera.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 480A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 3:00-5:50pm
THTR 414: Secrets of Storytelling 
Development of a thorough understanding of story - medium and genre - through script analysis, as they pertain to the practical demands of a working entertainment professional.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 3:30-4:50pm
THTR 416: Creating Content for the Actor 
Development of skills to create content for stage and screen.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 7:00-8:50pm
THTR 417: Stage Combat 
Introduction to safe and effective portrayals of violence for the stage. Training and practice of unarmed stage combat skills. Recommended preparation: THTR 216.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:20am
Instructor: Edgar Landa
THTR 419: Alexander Technique for Performers 
Training and practice in the work of F.M. Alexander. A clear and systematic look into the underlying principles that govern human movement.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 101
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
THTR 421: Public Speaking as Performance: A Course for Non-Actors 
Public speaking approached as performance, using acting techniques to communicate with confidence, clarity and charisma.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
THTR 422: Improv 3 : Long Form Improvisation 
Emphasis on Full Length Improvised Performances including the styles of various playwrights, genres of films, "the Harold, "improvised plays and musicals. Building on the groundwork of THTR 122 Improvisation and Theatre Games and THTR 322 Improv 2, students apply the techniques to long form unscripted performances.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 122 and THTR 322
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Paul Hungerford
THTR 423: Magic 
The dramatic art of making an audience believe something is impossible. the history and performance of magic including illusion, mentalism, vanishing, coin and card tricks.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Matthew Felten
THTR 424: Creator as Entrepreneur 
Explores the tools required to forge a career as a contemporary creator, with an emphasis on producing and monetizing new work through modern platforms.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 3:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Tomm Polos
THTR 425: Dynamics of Technical Theatre 
Advanced technical direction topics involving the technical analysis and design of moving scenery and theatrical systems.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 438
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 8:30-9:50am
THTR 426: Being on Screen: A Class for Presenters, Hosts, and Others 
Exploration of on-camera skills required for presenters, hosts, athletes, public speakers, and others whose careers will include on-screen appearances.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration closed to the following major(s): Theatre
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 6:00-7:50pm
THTR 427: Audition Technique for Film, Television and New Media 
Develop on-camera auditioning skills for actors at a professional level in a variety of film, television and new media venues.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 252B or THTR 320B)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Kate Burton
THTR 430: Stage Management II 
Application of stage management procedures required in the professional theatre.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 333
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 11:00-1:50pm
THTR 431: Seminar in Theatre Design 
Research into the application of contemporary topics relevant to theatrical design within the diverse cultural environment of the greater Los Angeles area.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Ann Closs-Farley
THTR 432b: Scene Design II 
Continuation of THTR 330. Evolution of scene design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 432A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Sibyl Wickersheimer
THTR 433b: Costume Design II 
Evolution of costume design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 433A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Samantha Jones
THTR 434b: Lighting Design II 
Continuation of THTR 332. Evolution of lighting design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 434A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 2:00-4:50pm
THTR 435: Advanced Theatrical Drafting 
Drafting style and complex graphic communication. Emphasis on creating professional plates, developing an individual style and graphic problem solving.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
THTR 437: Scene Painting 
Techniques, materials, and equipment of the scenic artist including both historic and modern methods. Recommended preparation: paint and drawing experience
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
THTR 438: Technical Theatre 
Theory and practice of technical theatre. Emphasis is on technical problem solving and graphic solutions to technical theatre.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 8:30-9:50am
THTR 441: Advanced Sound Design 
Advanced exploration of theatrical sound design theory and related technology; creative uses of music, sound effects, and audio equipment in modern theaters.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 436
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
THTR 442: Voice-over Acting 
Acting techniques, recording studio technology and editing for the field of voice acting and voice-overs.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 252A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 9:00-11:20am
Instructor: Gabriella Santinelli,Phil Allen
THTR 445: Developing Your Speaking Voice 
Development of resonance, range and clarity. Examination of posture and breathwork. Applications of voice skills to acting, professional speaking and personal projects.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 9:00-10:50am
Instructor: Gabriella Santinelli
THTR 452: Advanced Acting 
Focus on advanced acting, theatrical interdisciplinary storytelling styles explored in epic theatre.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 352B
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
THTR 453: Taking it on the Road and Beyond 
Specific instruction to prepare Stage Managers for the rigors and processes of Touring and Opera productions as well as other non-theatrical team-based collaborations in entertainment.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 333 and THTR 430 and THTR 443
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Scott Faris
THTR 454: Acting Shakespeare II 
A continuation and deeper investigation of the analysis and performance of the highly formalized texts of William Shakespeare.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 354
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 9:00-10:50am
Instructor: Lee Chemel
THTR 455: Devised Theatre 
Collaboration in the creation of short performance pieces, devised through a process of observation, research, writing, critical thinking and improvisation to engage contemporary innovations.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year), Sophomore
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Brent Blair
THTR 456: Latinx Theatre 
Explores the range and genealogy of Latinx theatre and performance from its origins in the last fifty years to the present.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 225
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Matthew Montgomery
THTR 457: Film Acting Practicum 
Creating a visual narrative story. Gaining a basic understanding of both the visual and technical components of story telling.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 420
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
THTR 460: Asian and Asian American Theatre: Identity and Aesthetics 
Explores Asian and Asian American theatre, from the historical to the contemporary, with an aim toward understanding issues of aesthetics, acculturation, and identity.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 225
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 3:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Velina Hasu Houston
THTR 464: An Actor's Reel 
Using original and existing scripted material for film, television and new media students will act, film and edit scenes to form a professional performance reel.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 352A or THTR 320A)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Bayo Akinfemi
THTR 465: Playwriting III 
Analysis of a full-length play or its equivalent with continued production opportunity.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 366
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Boni Alvarez
THTR 471: Industry Landscape 
Designed to provide the graduating students with opportunity to select, prepare and perform for agents, directors and producers in film, television and theatre. Also includes the study of the business of acting.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Doug Peck
THTR 473: Sketch Comedy in Performance 
A workshop in the techniques of performing humorous sketches, in collaboration with writers, directors, and technicians in the production of a live sketch comedy show. Recommended preparation: THTR 101, THTR 122, THTR 470.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Kirstin Eggers
THTR 474: Introduction to Stand Up Comedy 
An introduction to the discipline of conceiving, writing, and creating original Stand Up Comedy routines
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Judith Shelton
THTR 475: Acting on Camera: The Collaborative Process 
Acting students will learn to develop on-camera acting skills and to collaborate with student directors and cinematographers from the School of Cinematic Arts.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 252B
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
THTR 476mw: African American Theatre, Dance, and Performance 
A survey of African American theatre and cultural performance traditions as a reflection of both African American culture and American history.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 8:00-9:50am
Instructor: Lena Ford
THTR 479: Solo Performance 
A writing-performance workshop in which students write, develop, and rehearse original, autobiographical and character monologues and perform them at the end of the semester.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Debra De Liso
THTR 480a: Performance for Camera 
Structured to address the dynamics of acting in relation to film/television. Refining the students' understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 252A or THTR 105)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 4:00-6:50pm
Instructor: Gabriella Santinelli
THTR 480b: Performance for Camera 
Continued exploration of acting for film/television. Furthering the student's understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 480A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 11:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Joe Hacker
THTR 482: Stand Up 2: Becoming A Pro 
Interactive performance and writing intensive focusing on creating professional level comedy material plus onstage performance strategies.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 474
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 6:00-7:50pm
Instructor: Wayne Federman
THTR 484: Acting in Television Commercials 
An on-camera, workshop-style introduction to techniques, perspectives and theories unique to performing in television commercials.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Kevin McCorkle
THTR 488mw: Theatre in the Community 
Research and actively develop the theory of theatre as a movingpolitical, social, economic and spiritual force of change withinthe local community.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
THTR 489: Theatre Internship 
Practical experience in the entertainment industry.
Units: (2.0-6.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Meghan Laughlin
THTR 490x: Directed Research 
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
Units: (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
THTR 493b: Periods and Styles 
A survey of the influence of historical and cultural events on the evaluation of theatrical styles. Restoration to 20th century.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 493A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Tom Buderwitz
THTR 497: Advanced Theatre Practicum 
Intensive participation in a production sponsored by the school and supervised by the faculty, to increase and develop artistic growth.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 397
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Bayo Akinfemi
THTR 499: Special Topics 
Studies in selected areas of theatre art. Intensive practice in role and script interpretation and its psychological relationship to the audience.
Units: (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Dan Shaner
THTR 500: Dramaturgical Perspectives and Approaches 
Investigates art and craft of dramatic writing initiated/completed in other MFA in Dramatic Writing courses or that was submitted as a sample for program entry.
Units: (2.0 units, max 10)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 5:00-7:50pm
Instructor: Luis Alfaro
THTR 501: Poetry and Prose into Drama 
Plays for the stage shall be written using public-domain poetry and prose as inspiration and source material, complemented with exploring poetry, prose, and varied dramas as context for the student writer. Students should be well-versed in literature, and have written in one or more genres.
Units: (4.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 5:00-7:50pm
Instructor: Paula Cizmar
THTR 506: Advanced Creating Characters 
An advanced writing workshop that focuses on continuing development of the crafting of character, centering on depth, breadth, dimensionality, and authenticity.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 4:00-6:20pm
Instructor: Paula Cizmar
THTR 515b: Advanced Movement 
Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 515a
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:50am
THTR 515d: Advanced Movement 
Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage including a study of Viewpoints and Mask Work.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 515C
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Stephanie Shroyer
THTR 515e: Advanced Movement 
Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: THTR 515D
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
THTR 516: Filmmaking for Actors 
The execution and breakdown of a film project from ideation to completion.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 3:00-5:50pm