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• Corequisite: Any course in Spanish.

This course -- taken in tandem with another course in the discipline -- enables a student to apply course content in a meaningful and relevant way to a particular activity. In this hands-on course, students engage in applied learning through unpaid experiential activities organized by the student (in conjunction with SMC’s applied/service learning center) and approved by the instructor. Students will develop a customized reading list relevant to their particular activity, complete a minimum of 15 hours of volunteer work with that activity, and submit academically-sound written reports regarding the activity. By applying course material to their experience, students develop a deeper understanding of the discipline.

This course introduces the basic concepts of sustainability and examines connections among social, economic and environmental systems in society, and provides both non-traditional and pathway students the opportunity to develop a skill-set in the field of sustainability.

This course introduces a community relations system with proven techniques and practices for effective sustainability outreach programs and provides both non-traditional and pathway students the opportunity to develop a skill-set in the field of sustainability.

This course provides hands-on instruction on the qualitative and quantitative processes and equipment used to assess sustainability in areas including Zero Waste, Net Zero, energy efficiency, and more, and provides both non-traditional and pathway students the opportunity to develop a skill-set in the field of sustainability.

This course is a hands-on introduction to integrated organics recycling and management including: waste prevention, food rescue, recovery through onsite and offsite technologies, energy production, and marketing of processed by-products. Students will participate in operating the on-campus worm farm for recycling food wastes and provides both non-traditional and pathway students the opportunity to develop a skill-set in the field of sustainability.

This course introduces current and emerging soft and hard sustainability technologies including energy and water efficiency and conservation, renewable energy, and the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, and provides both non-traditional and pathway students the opportunity to develop a skill-set in the field of sustainability.

This course presents information critical to a basic understanding of public and private sector governance that acts as an important driver to sustainability, and provides both non-traditional and pathway students the opportunity to develop a skill-set in the field of sustainability.

This course introduces the environmental, social, and economic issues surrounding our food system. We examine food sustainability, including zero waste, on campus; at food policy in Los Angeles; and provides both non-traditional and pathway students the opportunity to develop a skill-set in the field of sustainability.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course explores the fundamental principles and practical applications of student government organizations. Students will have an opportunity to reflect upon and assess their leadership and communication styles and subsequently, create a personal development plan conducive to becoming more effective student leaders. Topics in the course will include, but are not limited to, parliamentary procedure, guidelines governing the function of the Associated Students (e.g., Constitution and Bylaws, Title 5 and Education Code), and ethical decision-making. Strategies for academic success will be embedded throughout the course.

• Prerequisite: None.

The study of speech designed to develop the skills for performing classic and modern dramatic literature is stressed in this course.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Theatre Arts 10A.

This course covers more advanced study of stage speech designed to help develop the skills for performing classic and modern dramatic literature. This is also a continuation for the non-actor in the dynamic approach to vocal and health and affective communication.

• Advisory: Theatre Arts 10A.

Specific training is given in the performance of the regional American and foreign dialects most often used in the theatre.

This course is an introduction to stage combat performance techniques with primary focus on actor safety and effective story telling. Disciplines explored will include Unarmed Combat and Quarterstaff.

• Prerequisite: None.

Formerly Theatre Arts 15A.

This course develops the student’s awareness of the body as an instrument of communication in stage acting.

• Prerequisite: None.

Formerly Theatre Arts 15B.

This course enhances the student’s awareness of the physical self as a means of communication in Theatre. Techniques from Flamenco movement are incorporated to help the student develop coordination, poise, rhythm and passion that are inherent in this art form. Adopting this technique, students perform scenes and monologues from various genres including works of Shakespeare, Lorca and Oscar Wilde.

Students enrolled in this course are required to purchase tickets for and attend SMC theatre productions.

C-ID: THTR 192; to get C-ID THTR 192 for TH ART 18A, students must complete both TH ART 18A and 18B.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course is intended for students interested in actual training and experience, either in the various backstage areas of technical support or by being involved as a member of a production crew for a Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Dept. production.

C-ID: THTR 192.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course is intended for students interested in actual training and experience, either in the various backstage areas of technical support or by being involved as a member of a production crew for a Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Department production.

C-ID: THTR 192.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course is intended for students interested in actual training and experience, either in the various backstage areas of technical support or by being involved as a member of a production crew for a Santa Monica College Theatre Arts Department production.

C-ID: THTR 111.

IGETC AREA 3A (Arts)

• Prerequisite: None.

This course provides the student with a general knowledge of theatre and its influence on modern society. Historical growth, basic vocabulary, skills, and crafts of theatre are emphasized.

Theatre Arts majors enroll in Theatre Arts 5.

C-ID: THTR 171.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course covers the construction, painting and rigging of stage scenery, properties and effects. It includes the use of construction tools, shop safety and procedures, and an introduction to scenic design.