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THE 223 - Movement for the Stage
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course focuses on the mechanics of the actor’s body, explores how the body becomes an element of communication in theatre, and works toward freeing up the actor’s body to communicate. Students will be introduced to a variety of movement techniques and theories.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 230 - Acting for the Camera
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Students will learn strategies for building truthful performances in a multi-camera studio environment. Participants will refine acting techniques through monologues, sensory exercises, and beginning scene study work. Open to all students.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 232 - Play Structure and Analysis
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to introduce the student to the skills of dramatic analysis, theatrical research, writing, and critical thinking which are vital to the work of all artists in the theatre. Using the techniques of the Production Dramaturg, the course teaches close reading of play texts and demonstrates ways in which play analysis contributes to the realization of theatrical productions.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 233 - Introduction to Musical Theatre Dance
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course introduces students to the basics of musical theatre dance. Students will study a variety of theories, techniques, and major choreographers of the stage. Students will build competencies with short dance combinations and entire choreographed pieces that reflect the diversity of styles used in musical theatre.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 263 - Production Practicum: Performance
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Spring
Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 264 - Production Practicum: Technical
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Spring
Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 283 - Acting II: Scene Study
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
A continuation of Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting, this course is designed to further explore the actor’s art, and continue to develop the individual’s technique. This course specifically focuses on the intellectual work of an actor as well as the relationship between actors on stage. Additionally, the course will explore the connections between faith and theatre and the ways in which God’s truth is embedded within the fabric of both the plays themselves and the actor’s work.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 312 - Drama in the Classroom
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The student will learn how to use drama and theatre activities both for and with children, and how they can incorporate drama into education by creating lesson plans and planning specific assignments. The student will also develop skills in oral interpretation and storytelling to become a more interesting and expressive teacher.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 313 - Advanced Makeup
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Advanced study and application of 3-Dimensional makeup techniques with a focus on foam latex prosthetics. Students will develop skills in life casting, mold making, sculpting, casting and running foam latex. Students will learn advanced painting and makeup application techniques required for blending prosthetics with human skin. Students will also explore techniques for using gelatin makeup for large wound and facial trauma effects.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
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THE 330 - Advanced Acting for the Camera
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Advanced scene work in a multi-camera environment. Students learn to scale performances to the shot, dig deeper into character development, clarify subtext, and to emotionally connect to challenging material. All performances are recorded for critique by the instructor and for student self-assessment, through daily journaling.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): COM 113 , THE 133 , 183 , or 230
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THE 332 - Theatre History I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
The first part of a two-part review of the development of theatre, with a detailed study of the origins of drama in religious ritual and the beginnings of formalized theatre in Classical Greece through the French Neoclassical Period. Nine plays will be studied in detail during the course, and students will be asked to specifically engage with the material from the Christian worldview to explore how God’s truth may be represented within the work.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 333 - Advanced Musical Theatre Dance
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course continues the training begun in Introduction to Musical Theatre Dance, by exploring advanced theories and styles of dance developed by major choreographers throughout the history of musical theatre.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 233
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THE 340 - Drama in the Church
Units: 3
When Offered: As Offered
Designed for pastors, teachers, youth leaders, and church workers, this class explores various ways that drama can be utilized in the church. Class work includes hands-on experience in using church drama with children and youth, drama for the worship service, and how to start a drama program at your local church.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 342 - Theatre History II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
The second part of a two-part review of the development of theatre, with a detailed study of the beginnings of modern theatre including the English Restoration, 18th-century Sentimentalism, the birth of Realism and the revolt against Realism, experimental and political theatre, and current trends today. Ten plays will be studied in detail during the course, and students will be asked to specifically engage with the material from the Christian worldview to explore how God’s truth may be represented within the work.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 332
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THE 344 - Celebration Drama Team
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
Practical experience in rehearsal and performance as part of Celebration! Drama Team. Students may represent the University, traveling to schools and churches presenting a variety of dramatic material, and participating in an International Service Project trip. The course is by audition only and requires application to ISP and participation in ISP training.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 345 - Applied Theatre
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Practical experience in writing or assembling theatre pieces and rehearsing and performing, as part of the CBU Theatre Team, theatrical presentations off-campus at schools, community centers, local churches, prisons, theatres and other venues.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 283
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THE 353 - Directing I
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
The study of the basic techniques of stage direction including play analysis, director/actor and director/designer communication, and technical problems of movement, composition, picturization, and blocking. Students will practice the craft by presenting in-depth research and script analysis and directing scene work.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 183 and 232
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THE 363 - Production Practicum: Performance
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall
Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 364 - Production Practicum: Technical
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall
Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments. Advanced students will be encouraged to assume leadership positions as crew chiefs, designers, and master electricians.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 383 - Acting III: Acting Shakespeare
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
An introduction to the skills necessary for performing Shakespearean texts. Through reading, analysis and performance work, the student will grow to understand how Shakespearean performance differs from Realism, and be able to implement those differences to deliver Shakespearean text with clarity and understanding.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 183 and 283
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THE 399 - Independent Study
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 400 - Special Topics in Theatre
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of Theatre. Topic varies for different semesters.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 424 - Scriptwriting
Units: 3
When Offered: As Offered
A workshop in the practice of playwriting and screenwriting. Students are required to complete at least one play (or screenplay) in the course of the semester and to bring work-in-progress for regular discussion and criticism under the guidance of the instructor. Exercises to improve skills in writing creative dialogue, developing characters, and creative conflict and action will be part of the class work.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 232
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THE 431 - Advanced Design: Lighting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course explores the techniques, equipment, and methods employed in the design of lighting for the stage. Students will learn to calculate electrical loads, choose appropriate instruments, make color choices, and create plots and schedules to communicate design concepts through projects and exercises. Students will be introduced to moving light technology and digital control protocols.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 111 and 211
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THE 432 - Advanced Design: Scenery
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course focuses on the production of scenic designs for the stage. Students will employ period architectural research, play analysis, and three-dimensional digital modeling software to complete multiple scenic design problems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 111 and 211
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THE 433 - Advanced Design: Sound
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course focuses on the recording, editing, and digital playback of sound effects for the stage. Students will explore sound system design and placement, field recording techniques, and digital signal processing through the creation of sound design exercises.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 111 and 211
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THE 434 - Advanced Design: Costume
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course will explore techniques of period fashion research, character analysis and costume construction methods in the creation of costume designs for the stage.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 111 and 211
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THE 435 - Moving Light Programming
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
A practical study of intelligent fixtures, palette based control consoles, and design principles for employing moving lights in theatre, concert, worship, and entertainment events.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 441 - Auditioning
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This laboratory class provides theatre students with a place to practice audition skills and create a repertoire of audition pieces. Students will gain the necessary skills and tools to audition successfully.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 183 , 283 and 383
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THE 450 - Internship in Theatre
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Under faculty supervision, the student will be assigned to a position, utilizing principles of theatre acquired and employed throughout their university experience. This internship provides an opportunity for investigating and participating in field experience with a practitioner of the trade, giving depth and breadth to their understanding of theatre as a whole.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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THE 451 - Internship in Theatre
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Under faculty supervision, the student will be assigned to a position, utilizing principles of theatre acquired and employed throughout their university experience. This internship provides an opportunity for investigating and participating in field experience with a practitioner of the trade, giving depth and breadth to their understanding of theatre as a whole.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 450 and permission of the Department Chair
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THE 463 - Production Practicum: Performance
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Spring
Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions through to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 464 - Production Practicum: Technical
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Spring
Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments. Advanced students will be encouraged to assume leadership positions as crew chiefs, designers, and master electricians.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 483 - Acting IV: Departures from Realism
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
An introduction to post-realistic modern theatre and its acting conventions. Students will be introduced to the acting skills necessary to perform non-realistic theatre. Through reading, analysis, and scene work, the student will grow to understand the varying stylistic conventions found in the wide-ranging genres of non-realistic theatre and the philosophical movements which birthed them, and be able to implement those conventions in practice.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): THE 183 , 283 , and 383
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THE 490G - Global Theatre Engagement Practicum
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
Practical experience in observation and application of dramatic criticism and/or participation in performances of dramatic works on a global stage, at the premiere festival of world theatre, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Cultural awareness and sensitivity as well as an understanding of dramatic structure and analysis are key components of this experience.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional trip fee(s)
Prerequisite(s): THE 232
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THE 498 - Capstone Portfolio
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will review their personal and professional development based upon their baccalaureate experiences at California Baptist University. Students will evaluate their growth and development through the program and demonstrate evidence of growth through artifacts accumulated over the course of their baccalaureate career. Students will demonstrate critical self-reflection and present a comprehensive portfolio with the potential to be used in professional or graduate school application.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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WLD 121 - Science Technology, and Worldview
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is intended to study and critique the relationship between the natural sciences technology and worldviews. A variety of interpretations will be examined. We will take a historical look at the methods and pedagogues in various areas within the natural sciences. This is an Interdisciplinary course involving studies from a variety of disciplines including but not limited to: science, philosophy, theology, law and the behavioral sciences. Our journey will lead us to study modern day beliefs and theories, in particular, in cosmology and evolution and their relationship with and impact on religion. Recent developments in science and their impact on theology and one’s worldview will be emphasized. Diverse viewpoints will be discussed and critiqued.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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WLD 141 - Perspectives on Human Behavior and Social Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course presents the basic assumptions and dynamics of worldview as a philosophy of science related to human behavior. Philosophical assumptions, epistemological methodologies, and Worldview perspectives in their Pre-modern, Modern, and Post-modern forms are compared and contrasted. The course also addresses models of knowledge integration and critical thinking.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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WLD 161 - American Founding and Experience
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course will be an interdisciplinary exploration of the Founding the U.S. using materials from history, political science, the arts, and religion. Students will explore how their worldviews help them better understand how to integrate ideas (including American notions of liberty, independence, property, and freedom of religion or conscience) about America, the so-called “American Dream”, and its achievements and inconsistencies to discern a comprehensive and coherent vision of the American experience in today’s world.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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WLD 181 - Goodness, Truth and Beauty
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This class explores the concept and reality of truth, goodness, and beauty in the world as it relates to culture, the Bible, worldviews, and human flourishing. Students will survey the concepts of truth, goodness, and beauty through history from both special and general revelation and develop a model for accurately understanding and valuing the created world. Students will develop their discernment to live the “good” life and be equipped to promote what is true, pure, lovely, and of good repute for the good of all.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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