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SPEECH AND THEATRE - SPTH
A ∙ preceding a course number indicates that the course is part of the transfer module.
∙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 theatre: 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.
∙SPTH 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.
∙SPTH 121 Introduction to the Theatre 3 credits
This course presents a broad overview of theatre. It includes a basic view of the history and
development of theatre, the play itself, of acting and directing, and a general approach to trends in
theatre 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 3 credits
Prerequisite: SPTH 131 or permission of instructor
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 3 credits
Prerequisite: SPTH 132 or permission of instructor
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 is 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 makeup 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 makeup.
SPTH 199 Seminar 1-9 credits
Discussion of particular problems related to chosen program and areas of special interest.
SPTH 204 Drama Practicum: Advanced 3-9 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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 or ENGL 220 Script Analysis 4 credits
Prerequisite(s): SPTH 121 and ENGL 101
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.
A ∙ preceding a course number indicates that the course is part of the transfer module.
∙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 theatre: 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.
∙SPTH 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.
∙SPTH 121 Introduction to the Theatre 3 credits
This course presents a broad overview of theatre. It includes a basic view of the history and
development of theatre, the play itself, of acting and directing, and a general approach to trends in
theatre 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 3 credits
Prerequisite: SPTH 131 or permission of instructor
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 3 credits
Prerequisite: SPTH 132 or permission of instructor
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 is 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 makeup 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 makeup.
SPTH 199 Seminar 1-9 credits
Discussion of particular problems related to chosen program and areas of special interest.
SPTH 204 Drama Practicum: Advanced 3-9 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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 or ENGL 220 Script Analysis 4 credits
Prerequisite(s): SPTH 121 and ENGL 101
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.