Program Development Plan
Theatre Program Revitalization (Hartnell Discontinuance Report)
Prepared by Marnie Glazier, July 2015
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Observations:
o The AA has not been revised since the 1980s when Hartnell had faculty in
Speech and Theatre leading The western Stage and the interwoven
theatre arts program.
o Comparisons with other CCs in the region show a very bare bones AA in
Hartnell’s Theatre Program.
o Students graduating from our program have very few transferrable theatre
courses to come into a BA program with, and recently interviewed
graduates have expressed frustration at the inability to transfer many of
their theatre credits.
o Recruitment and retention within the existing program is challenging as a
number of our students, like many contemporary student populations, are
quite pragmatic in their recognition of the need for diversification into new
media, allowing them to work in theatre, film, and wider areas of
application. Numerous students express frustration specifically at the lack
of film offerings within our program -- an essential area in the study of the
theatre arts within the twenty-first century.
o The Western Stage is the preeminent theatre company in the region,
offering multiple community-based and educational theatre opportunities,
and this -- coupled with the current national and regional trends toward
reintegrating the arts into education -- provide an excellent opportunity to
develop a flagship Applied Theatre program that will put our students well
ahead of those graduating from other institutions lacking in such
resources. Bridges need to be built between the academic and the
professional theatre programs to allow tremendous educational and career
opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in theatre and
education. And outreach must be focused as well on area K-12 teachers
seeking applied arts training to help with arts integration into their current
classroom environments.
Intervention Strategies to Improve Theatre Program Viability and
Responsiveness:
o Outreach Projects:
 New Student Recruitment Efforts
 Revitalization of the Theatre AA and addition of the Cinema
AA will help to satisfy student needs in the 21st century,
helping with student recruitment
 While getting revised programs in place, we will
simultaneously ramp up our recruitment efforts:
o advertising in local papers
engaging direct recruitment campaigns in the high
schools within our division
o offering more concurrent enrollment courses, and
altering our scheduling to allow for more late-start and
after-school classes, for both concurrent enrollment
students, and educators seeking arts integration
training
o holding an annual performing arts festival for high
schools and educators in our division
o continuing our communication with counselling and
with other campus departments
o continuing and improving upon our theatre program
meeting for all majors and interested students - once
per semester
o continuing to offer workshops and special programs
like the summer 2016 ICTF trip
Student Retention Efforts
 Revitalization of the Theatre AA and addition of the Cinema
AA will help to satisfy student needs in the 21st century,
helping with student retention
 Revised and newly created AA programs will include
articulation agreements with CSUs and UCs of particular
interest to our students
 Ongoing assessment will help us to improve upon our efforts
in ensuring student success
 More constant communication among faculty will help us to
ensure student success, consistency, and needed support
 More constant communication between Theatre Faculty and
The Western Stage Artistic and Program directors will help
students to take full advantage of all TWS opportunities and
stay on track academically
 workshops and special programs like the summer 2016 ICTF
trip will help students with their academic and professional
development
 continuing and improving upon our theatre program meeting
for all majors and interested students - once per semester will allow us to keep students abreast of special
opportunities, contests, scholarships, and other academic
and professional development channels.
Proposed Articulation Agreements
 CSUs
o CSUMB *
o San Jose State University *
o CSU Sacramento
o CSULA *
o CSU Northridge
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UCs
UC Santa Cruz *
UCLA *
UCSF
UC Santa Barbara
Scheduling Alterations
 Concurrent enrollment courses
 Continued expansion of courses into south campus
 More late-start courses
 Course rotation allowing for logical sequencing and interestbuilding
 Inclusion of Intro Film courses among Theatre Arts and
Cinema course offerings
Curriculum Revisions and Development (completed over the course
of the 2014-15 academic year)
 THA 40 - Stage Costuming Practicum (revision)
 THA 41 - Fundamentals of Costume Design (revision)
 THA 20 - Introduction to Ensemble Play Production(revision)
 THA 21 - Introduction to Modern Play Production (revision)
 THA 23 - Introduction to Musical Theatre
Production(revision)
 THA 24 - Introduction to World Theatre Production (revision)
 THA 25 - Introduction to Revival Play Production (revision)
 THA 26 - Stage Scenic Construction (revision)
 THA 27 - Scenic, Painting, and Properties Techniques
(revision)
 THA 28 - Makeup/Hair techniques for the Stage (revision)
 THA 29 - Stage Lighting and Sound (revision)
 THA 2 - Script Analysis
 THA 30 - Fundamentals of Theatre Design
 THA 31 - Stagecraft Practicum (tabled until further notice
due to Western Stage version of course being offered and
connected to WS productions)
 THA 42 - Fundamentals of Stage Makeup (also tabled until
further notice due to Western Stage version of course being
offered and connected to WS productions)
 THA 1 - Introduction to Theatre (revised to include DE
Hybrid component)
 THA 4 - Beginning Voice and Movement
 THA 5 - Acting for the Camera
 THA 6 - Improvisational Acting
 THA 7 - Devised Theatre Performance Creation Workshop
 THA 51 - Directing
 THA 52 - Playwriting and Screenwriting
 THA 31 - Puppetry and Mask.
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CSU Long Beach
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THA 50 - Video Production Lab: Beginning Single Camera
TAC 23 - Theatre for Social Change
TAC 52 - Stop Motion Animation
TAC 50 - Introduction to Film: Classics to the 1960s(not
submitted)
 TAC 53 - Introduction to Film: 1960s to Contemporary(not
submitted)
Revised AA-T
THEATRE ARTS—ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN THEATRE ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE (AA-T)
The Associate in Arts degree in Theatre Arts for Transfer provides a clearly articulated curricular track for
students who wish to transfer to baccalaureate Theatre Arts degree programs at a California State
University (CSU) campus. This degree provides the lower division theatre major courses required at many
CSUs while exposing students to the core principles of the theatre arts field. For detailed requirements for
individual four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer institution and meet with a counselor
for specific transfer course requirements in their major.
The Hartnell College Theatre Arts program is unique in that a professional theatre company is in
residence at Hartnell College: The Western Stage. The collaboration between Hartnell College and The
Western Stage provides students the opportunity to learn their craft within a professional context.
Courses are designed to the community, for the general education student and for those who may pursue
theatre as a major or as a career. Career options include actor, teacher or professor, director, agent,
announcer, casting director, critic, or model. Careers with a technical emphasis include theatre
technician, concert venue technician, theme park technician, stage manager, designer, art director,
facilities manager, or technical direct.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marnie Glazier at (831) 755-6980, K-114.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer
Degree, the student should be able to:
• Demonstrate proficiency in theatre terminology and performance skills, its basic theories, history and
techniques, culminating in a live performance on stage.
• Conduct and apply analysis and research skills of dramatic texts and instructional materials.
• Work effectively as an ensemble member in a fully produced production formulating alternative solutions
to theatrical production situations.
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate their own and others’ work in the theatre as a patron and participant.
California Community Colleges are now offering associate degrees for transfer to the CSU. These may
include Associate in Arts (AA-T) or Associate in Science (AS-T) degrees. These degrees are designed to
provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College
students who are awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing
somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to
a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee
admission to specific majors or campuses. Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able
to complete their remaining requirements for the 120-unit baccalaureate degree within 60 semester or 90
quarter units. “(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the
California State University, including both of the following: (A) The Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth
Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as
determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.”
ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of
emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES (Select a minimum
of 18.0 units from the following:)
Course
No.
Course Title
Units
Required Major Course
TAC-1
OR
TAC-3
Introduction to Theatre
History of Theatre
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC-10
Beginning Acting
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC-2
Script Analysis
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC-30
Introduction to Theatrical Design
3.0
SUBTOTAL UNITS (12.0)
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RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select 3.0 to
6.0 units from the following:)
Course
No.
Course Title
Units
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-11
Intermediate Acting
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-41
Fundamentals of Costume Design
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC100-105
Rehearsal and Performance (Western Stage OR Hartnell)
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-106
Scenic Construction
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-107
Scenic Painting and Property Techniques
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-108
Makeup/Hair Techniques for the Stage
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-109
Stage Lighting and Sound
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-40
Stage Costuming Practicum
3.0
SUBTOTAL
UNITS ( 6.0-9.0)
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course
No.
Course Title
Units
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from
catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of
3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a
minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
College Composition and Reading
A.
Written Composition
ENG-1A
B.
Communication and Analytical Thinking
MAT-3A
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
3.0
4.0
Communication and Analytical Thinking
(Select a minimum of 1 unit from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
General Education
21.0
Theatre Arts Required Major Courses and Restricted Electives
30.0
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
9.0
60.0
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These courses also satisfy General Education Requirements.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer.
Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the four-year university.
Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California
(UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available online at
 Revised AA
THEATRE ARTS—ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
The Theatre Arts program prepares students with the lower-division coursework required at most
universities for advancement to upper-division coursework for the Bachelor’s Degree with a major in
Theatre Arts, Theatre Design, Technical Theatre, or Performance fields. All options are designed to
provide students with the skills necessary for employment in the Theatre Arts industry.
This degree program is designed for those interested in becoming performers, designers, technicians,
and/or practitioners in a theatrical, cinematic or radio/television environment, or for students desiring
transfer to a four-year Theatre-oriented Degree Program.
As a result of ongoing changes in arts and technology, the need to expand competencies, and changing
transfer requirements, certificate and degree requirements may also change. If you note changes in
degrees or certificate requirements, or if courses are not offered in a particular semester, please consult
with a counselor or faculty member on how best to complete the program in which you are enrolled.
For detailed requirements for individual four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer
institution and/or meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in their major.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Dr. Marnie Glazier at (831) 755−6980,
mglazier@hartnell.edu , Hartnell Main Campus, K114
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Theatre Arts program, a student should be able to:
 recognize standard practices of ensemble playing in a rehearsal/performance environment.
 compare and analyze the theories and techniques of acting from a historical perspective.
 analyze texts and scripts as they pertain to performance.
 demonstrate skill for technical aspects of acting, including physical, vocal, imaginative, analytical
and emotional elements.
 analyze theatre as a dynamic art form influencing society.
 analyze the components of a theatrical production.
 apply imagination and character analysis to identify and describe the personality and motivations
of a given character.
 apply technical processes, including lighting, set, costume, and/or stage make-up design, as they
pertain to a given dramatic script.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degreeapplicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate Degree. Courses listed
below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes,
college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES (Select a minimum
of 18.0 units from the following:)
Course
No.
Course Title
Units
Required Major Course
TAC-1
Introduction to Theatre
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC-3
History of Theatre
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC-10
Beginning Acting
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC-2
OR
Script Analysis
OR
3.0
TAC-22
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Required Major Course
TAC-30
Introduction to Theatrical Design
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC100-105
OR
TAC106-109
Rehearsal and Performance (Western Stage OR Hartnell)
OR
Technical Theatre and Production (Western Stage OR
Hartnell)
3.0
SUBTOTAL UNITS (18.0)
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RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select 3.0 to 6.0
units from the following:)
Course
No.
Course Title
Units
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-14
Improvisational Acting
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-15
Acting for the Camera
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-20
Directing
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-16
Devised Theatre and Performance Creation
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-11
Intermediate Acting
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-12
Voice and Movement
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-23
Theatre for Social Change
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-24
Youth Theatre
SUBTOTAL
UNITS (3.0-6.0)
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select a
minimum of 3.0 units from the following:)
Course
No.
Course Title
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-32
Puppetry and Mask
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-41
Fundamentals of Costume Design
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-50
Introduction to Film: Classics to the1960s
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-51
Beginning Single Camera Video Production Lab
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-52
Beginning Stop Motion Animation
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-53
Introduction to Film: 1960s to Contemporary Cinema
SUBTOTAL UNITS ( 3.0)
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select 3.0 to 6.0
units from the following:)
Course
No.
Course Title
Restricted Major Elective
TAC100-105
Rehearsal and Performance (Western Stage OR Hartnell)
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-106
Scenic Construction
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-107
Scenic Painting and Property Techniques
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-108
Makeup/Hair Techniques for the Stage
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-109
Stage Lighting and Sound
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-40
Stage Costuming Practicum
3.0
SUBTOTAL
UNITS ( 3.0-6.0)
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course
No.
Course Title
Units
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from
catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of
3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a
minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
College Composition and Reading
A.
Written Composition
ENG-1A
B.
Communication and Analytical Thinking
MAT-3A
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
3.0
4.0
Communication and Analytical Thinking
(Select a minimum of 1 unit from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
General Education
21.0
Theatre Arts Required Major Courses and Restricted Electives
30.0
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
9.0
60.0
As stated above, the current Theatre Arts AA has not been revised since its creation
thirty years ago by Hartnell Speech faculty Ron Danko and Stan Crane. The emphasis
on Speech can be seen in the current course offerings within the AA program, including
Introduction to Public Speaking (which is already included for most Hartnell students
under the CSU General Education Distribution Requirements, Area A: Communication
and Critical Thinking). Program revisions make the Theatre Arts AA at Hartnell
comparable to other programs in the state, including Cabrillo College whose program is
outlined here:
Theatre Arts A. A. Degree
Learning Outcomes
Note: all courses also meet general education requirements.
The Cabrillo College Core Competencies (with an emphasis in the study of
Theatre Arts):
1. Communication: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and/or Conversing
2. Critical Thinking and Information Competency: Analysis, Computation,
Research, Problem Solving
3. Global Awareness: An appreciation of Scientific Processes, Global Systems
and Civics, and Artistic Variety
4. Personal Responsibility and Professional Development: Self-Management
and Self-Awareness, Social and Physical Wellness, Workplace S
Model Program for Theatre Arts/Drama
An Associate Degree requires 60 units appropriate to your educational goal,
to include general education and at least 18 units in a major. Courses should
be selected to meet the lower-division major preparation requirements at your
intended transfer university - these specific requirements can be found at www.
assist. org for 4-year public institutions in California. Please see a counselor for
advisement to ensure you are taking the best possible courses given your goal.
The department presents the following suggested Model Program for this
major. The courses listed below may or may not be appropriate depending on
your specific goal. Please see a counselor for advisement for transfer to any 4year institution.
A. A. General Education 30 Units
Core Courses Select 18 units from: Units
TA 7 Introduction to Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 10A Basic Acting Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 10B Intermediate Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 11 Voice and Diction for the Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 14 The Art of Play Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 27 Theatre Production Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3
TA 28 Backstage Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 31 Introduction to Design in the Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Approved Electives Select 8 units from: Units
TA 8 World Theatre History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 9 Appreciation of Theatre Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 12A Movement for Actors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 12B Intermediate Movement for Actors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 13A Beginning Improvisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 13B Intermediate Improvisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 15 Styles of Acting/Playing Shakespeare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 17 Introduction to Directing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 21 Acting for the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 29 Rehearsal and Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3
TA 33 Makeup and Masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 34 Costume Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 35 Scene Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 72 Characterization for the Musical Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3
TA 73 Voice and the Musical Stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3
TA 74 Acting for Musical Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TA 75 Musical Theatre Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3
TA 76CA Musical Theatre Workshop-Cast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 5 - 3
TA 76CR Musical Theatre Workshop-Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 5 - 3
DANCE 2A Introduction to Dance I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 5 - 3
Electives (Transfer):
(Any Course Numbered 1-99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Total Units 60
 Proposed Applied Theatre AA Certificate:
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APPLIED THEATRE AND DRAMA IN EDUCATION AND SOCIETY - CERTIFICATE OF
ACHIEVEMENT
The Certificate program in Applied Theatre and Drama in Education and Society provides students with a
strong academic background in theatre and its applications in the educational, social, and professional
spheres. This certificate option is for students who want technical knowledge and experience in theatre
arts and who seek to pursue or expand careers in Arts, Education, and Outreach.
For more information, contact: Dr. Marnie Glazier at 831-755-6980, mglazier@hartnell.edu, K114
In all certificate programs, it is required that at least half of the required number of units be taken at
Hartnell College. A grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all certificate-applicable units.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Course
No.
Course Title
Units
Required Major Course
TAC-1
OR
TAC-3
Introduction to Theatre
OR
History of Theatre
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC-22
OR
TAC-2
Playwriting and Screenwriting
OR
Script Analysis
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-24
Youth Theatre
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC-10
Beginning Acting
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC-23
Theatre for Social Change
3.0
Required Major Course
TAC-16
Devised Theatre and Performance Creation Workshop
SUBTOTAL
UNITS (18.0)
RESTRICTED MAJOR
ELECTIVES
Select a minimum of 3.0 units
from list below:
Course
No.
Course Title
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC100-105
Rehearsal and Performance (Western Stage OR Hartnell)
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC106-109
Technical Theatre in Production (Western Stage OR Hartnell)
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-40
Stage Costuming Practicum
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-11
Intermediate Acting
3.0
SUBTOTAL UNITS (3.0)
RESTRICTED MAJOR
ELECTIVES
Select a minimum of 3.0 units
from list below:
Course
No.
Course Title
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-30
Introduction to Theatrical Design
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-32
Puppetry and Mask
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-41
Fundamentals of Costume Design
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-50
History of Cinema: Classics to the 1960s
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-53
History of Cinema: 1960s to Contemporary Cinema
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-51
Video Production Lab: Beginning Single Camera Production
3.0
Restricted Major Elective
TAC-52
Beginning Stop Motion Animation
3.0
SUBTOTAL UNITS ( 3.0)
RESTRICTED MAJOR
ELECTIVES
Select a minimum of
12.0 units from list
below:
Course No.
Course Title
Restricted Major Elective
ECE-4
Introduction to Curriculum
Restricted Major Elective
ECE-11
Cognitive Activities and Skills
Restricted Major Elective
ECE-54
Early Language and Literacy
Restricted Major Elective
PSY-2
General Psychology
Restricted Major Elective
PSY-6
Social Psychology
Restricted Major Elective
SOC-1
Introduction to Sociology
Restricted Major Elective
SOC-5
Introduction to Social Problems
Restricted Major Elective
PETH-3
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Restricted Major Elective
PEAC-36
Yoga
Restricted Major Elective
PEAC-56
Self-defense/Martial Arts
SUBTOTAL UNITS ( 12.0)
Total Units for Certificate (36.0)
As stated above, The Western Stage, with its exceptional community-based,
educational theatre opportunities, and the current national and regional trends toward
reintegrating the arts into education, combine to provide an excellent opportunity to
develop a flagship Applied Theatre program at Hartnell by 2016. Our timing couldn’t be
better. In a recent Innovation through the Arts Forum at the Monterey County Office of
Education on July 1, 2015, speaker Sonia Aramburo, Principal of the Mary Chapa
Literacy and Technology Academy, skyped in from Washington D.C. where she and her
colleagues were attending the National Turnaround Arts Retreat at the Kennedy Center,
on reintegrating arts into the curriculum. Aramburo talked about one of the biggest
things she’d discovered at the retreat being the emphasis on actor’s tools for selfregulation for direct use in the K-12 classroom. Aramburo was not alone in
championing the arts, theatre, and the huge STEAM movement taking hold both
regionally and in Washington D.C. now. Jennifer Logue, Assistant Superintendent for
Visual and Performing Arts and Curriculum and Instruction for San Benito County spoke
of her county’s development of a STEAM Team and creation of arts integration
workshops for teachers, and, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute, of a STEAM
certificate educators can pursue. Paulette Lynch, Director of the Arts Council for
Monterey County emphatically reiterated that in a world of increasing challenges and
budgetary hurdles, “The Arts are the answer, for our students, and for a better
world.” Finally, El Teatro Campesino’s Estrella Esparza Johnson spoke of the “On
Stage” module the state of California has developed to help ELL educators use theatre
games to help with student literacy and competency. Esparza-Johnson cited essential
information from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education on theatre’s
tremendous influence on student’s test scores and overall performance. “Drama
activities improve reading comprehension, enhance skills, and improve actual
performance for children with learning difficulties.” El Teatro’s Emiliano Valdez spoke of
the company’s ACTOS Arts Integration Professional Development framework: to
activate the spine/activate the learner, cultivate meaning, teach to learn, open minds
(with collaboration and creation), and serve the learning community. The company will
create an annual professional development retreat to train educators.
One of the challenges teachers face in addressing the STEAM initiative and the
integration of arts into the curriculum is the lack of tools with which to meet these
needs. As a CTE program Hartnell’s Applied Theatre AA Certificate will not only help
traditional students on the transfer pathway, but will offer essential workforce
development for our community, providing area educators and professionals with
cutting-edge tools to meet the needs of the 21st century - in and out of the
classroom.
 Faculty and student professional development
 Theatre faculty continue to engage in professional and
academic theatrical production, continue to participate in
national and regional theatre conferences, and will begin to
participate in KCACTF and ICTF with Hartnell students as of
fall 2015
 Investment in updated equipment
 The Theatre Arts PPA, the 2015 Perkins funding request,
and the Green Planetarium/Green Theatre proposal all
reflect the need for investment in updated film equipment
and facilities, but some of these facilities are already on
hand at Hartnell, and those facilities and equipment needs
as yet unmet hold long-term benefits that will far outweigh
any of the costs incurred
 We intend upon offering our first Video Production Lab
classes at the MCOE facility in partnership with Millennium
Charter high school, through which we will be offering
concurrent enrollment courses in Video, and Directing, and
have been granted Perkins funding to purchase cameras
and microphones which we will bring to this facility. We
hope to eventually acquire on-campus facilities to store and
utilize this equipment
 As a member of the Technology Development Council, I
have put forth the suggestion that a sub-committee be
formed to gauge campus-wide requests for film and video
equipment and facilities, and intend upon helping to form this
subcommittee in the fall of 2015, with the hope of pooling
resources and to some degree, sharing equipment and
facilities