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SPEECH AND THEATER - SPTH

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SPTH 101 Drama Practicum
3-9 credits
Students will participate as actors, designers, managers, or crew members in a Southern State Community College theatre production. Areas of production include: acting, stage management, dramaturgy, publicity, house, lighting, sound, set, props, costumes, and make-up. Audition is required for acting roles. This course may be taken three times for credit (with permission of instructor/director); may be repeated thereafter without credit.

SPTH 104 Drama Workshop
3-9 credits
This course deals with the areas of design and technical theater: sets, props, lights, sound, special effects, make-up, and costumes. Students will participate as designers or crew members in a Southern State Community College theatre production. This course may be taken three times for credit (with permission of instructor/director); may be repeated thereafter without credit.

uSPTH 115 Fundamentals of Effective Speech
3 credits
Principles of and practice in composition and presentation of speeches. A course designed to help individuals to speak effectively to other individuals or to groups. A study of organization, development, delivery, and purpose of various types of speeches.

uSPTH 121 Introduction to the Theater
3 credits
This course presents a broad overview of theater. It includes a basic view of the history and development of theater, the play itself, of acting and directing, and a general approach to trends in theater today.

SPTH 131 Acting I
3 credits
This course is an introductory study of acting and the actor. Emphasis will be placed on developing the actor's instrument (voice and body), ensemble work, improvisation, pantomime, monologue and scene performance. Students will explore different acting techniques and styles.

SPTH 132 Acting II
Prerequisite: SPTH 131 or permission of instructor
3 credits
This course is a continuation of the study of acting and the actor. Emphasis will be placed on developing the actor's instrument (voice and body), ensemble work, improvisation, pantomime, monologue and scene performance. Students will also explore different acting techniques and styles.

SPTH 133 Acting III
Prerequisite: SPTH 132 or permission of instructor
3 credits
This course is a continuation of the study of acting and the actor. Emphasis will be placed on developing the actor's instrument (voice and body), ensemble work, improvisation, pantomime, monologue and scene performance. Students will also explore different acting techniques and styles.

SPTH 140 Stagecraft
3 credits
This course in an introduction to scenic design and construction. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of knowledge and skills in the following areas: safety, tools, materials, construction, painting, and stagehand duties.

SPTH 150 Stage Make-Up
3 credits
This course focuses on the history of make-up and basic approaches to applying make-up for the stage and screen. Make-up supplies will be studied, as well as techniques for corrective, old-age, character, stylized, and special effects make-up.

SPTH 199 Seminar
1-9 credits
Discussion of particular problems related to chosen program and areas of special interest.

SPTH 204 Drama Practicum: Advanced
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
3-9 credits
Students will participate as actors, designers, managers, or crew members in a Southern State Community College theatre production. Areas of production include: acting, stage management, dramaturgy, publicity, house, lighting, sound, set, props, costumes, and make-up. Audition is required for acting roles. This course may be taken three times for credit (with permission of instructor/director); may be repeated thereafter without credit.

SPTH 220 Script Analysis
Prerequisite: SPTH 121 and ENGL 101
4 credits
This course focuses on play structure, research, analysis, and bringing the script to life on the stage. Plays from several periods and genres will be examined from the point of view of the playwright, dramaturg, director, designer, and actor.

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