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.
∙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.