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Course Descriptions

 

Radio-Television
  

  • RTV 1241 - Basic Television Production

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This three-hour credit course is a television studio workshop, introducing students to the creative and technical processes involved in broadcast production. Students participate in a working television studio, creating a variety of video projects designed to challenge the beginning producer. Students work to complete television commercials, talk shows, demonstrations, short dramas and news programming. Effective Spring 2017 course number changes to RTV 1510.


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  • RTV 1242 - Advanced Television Production

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: RTV 1241 . Effective Spring 2017 course number changes to RTV 1510.

    This three-hour credit course is a television studio workshop, providing students with advanced study in the field of television studio production. Students participate in a working television studio, focusing their efforts on advanced individual projects, as well as extended group assignments. Emphasis is placed on the creating of broadcast-length productions suitable for distribution on television. Effective Spring 2017 course number changes to RTV 1512.


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  • RTV 1530 - Electronic Field Production I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: RTV 1241  Effective Spring 2017 course number changes to RTV 1510 and PGY 1750 .

    This course builds upon skills acquired in studio and field recording of live event productions. Students generate, organize, produce, edit and program packages in the areas of news, sports, information, advertising and entertainment. Course assignments are completed at both on-campus and off-campus sites.


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  • RTV 2000 - Introduction to Broadcasting

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week in lecture, laboratory and production activities.

    This course is a basic overview of electronic media. Students gain insight on the development of radio and television as industry and art form, assess the impact of historical and contemporary trends, and apply understanding of fundamental production techniques.


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  • RTV 2100 - Writing for Television

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This three-hour credit course is an introduction to the mechanics of writing for television. From idea through revised draft, students learn the process of developing scripts for television. The structural demands of commercial television and cable are explored. The student will have a grounding in the historical development of marketable TV genres. The selling and buying of a script is analyzed, as well as strategies for creating a teleplay by oneself or with a staff of writers.


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Student Life Skills (Learning)
  

  • SLS 1101 - Strategies for College Success

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This survey course is designed to introduce students to college life.  Students will be able to improve their academic and communication skills so that they can successfully meet their educational goals. This course will promote academic success and persistence, active collaboration with college personnel, effective educational planning, and student engagement in college life. Students will have the opportunity to develop academic study skills, including strategies for time management, note-taking, test-taking, coping with test anxiety, reading, writing and class discussion.


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  • SLS 1300 - Career Planning

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    This course assists students in identifying aptitudes, interests, and values as related to career decision making. Employment and future trends in careers will be explored.


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  • SLS 1301 - Career Explorations: A Personal Journey Into Finding Your Career

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course, which includes a career-testing component, is designed to help individuals gain the personal skills and knowledge required to make realistic academic and career decisions. Areas of emphasis include self-knowledge, interest and personality. Assessment techniques are discussed. Recommended for undecided and re-entry students as well as psychology, counseling, education and social work majors. Additional special fees are required.


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  • SLS 1350 - Job Marketing Skills

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.S.)


    This is an excellent elective for persons seeking fulltime employment upon graduation. Students will understand the complexities of obtaining jobs, develop personal and professionally written resumes, know and practice the skills of interviewing, complete application forms and compose cover letters, apply the skills of salary negotiations and understand the opportunities and intricacies of entrepreneurship. National and local forecasts of career growth in the student’s areas of interest will be reviewed.


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  • SLS 1949 - Work Experience in Peer Classroom/Laboratory Tutoring & Study Coaching

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Four, eight, or 12 hours of volunteer or work experience a week are expected depending on the credit hour requirements. Prerequisites: At least one social science course and permission of the instructor or program manager.

    This work-study course reinforces education and professional growth in a student’s academic major through coordinated field experiences. The student, instructor and worksite supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student. The student is then evaluated based on documentation of satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and work assignments. With program manager’s approval and based upon degree requirements, degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree program may repeat this course for a maximum total of three credits.


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  • SLS 2263 - Leadership Fundamentals

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week.

    This course is designed to look at leadership as an inside-out, relational phenomenon, from individual development to group dynamics and eventually to complex organizations. A broad range of leadership topics including self-development and understanding group behavior, organizational design, ethics and teamwork are covered. Concepts of leadership are introduced and the potential of individual students to develop effective leadership skills is examined.


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  • SLS 2930 - Special Topics: Student Life Skills

    (1 to 4 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals or groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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  • SLS 2949 - Internship in Peer Classroom/Laboratory Tutoring & Study Coaching

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Four, eight, or 12 hours of volunteer or work experience per week are expected depending on the credit hour requirements. Prerequisites: At least one social science course and permission of the instructor or program manager.

    This work-study course is designed to continue training in a student’s academic major through field experiences. The student, instructor and work-site supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student. The student is then evaluated based on documentation of satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and technical project. With program manager’s approval and based upon degree requirements, degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree program may repeat this course for a maximum total of three credits.


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Speech Communication
  

  • SPC 1300 - Interpersonal Communication

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Utilizing a blend of the theoretical and experiential, this course concentrates on helping students develop effective human interaction and relationship skills. Topics include self-concept and self-esteem, effective listening, body language and nonverbal messages, problem solving and conflict resolution.


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  • SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Completion of ENC 1101  with a grade “C” or better.

    This course meets Area I of the A.A. general education requirements. This course presents oral communication through speaking and listening. Basic research techniques, the fundamentals of organization of speech materials, the reasoning processes, as well as principles of effective delivery of original speech to class audiences are emphasized.


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Spanish Language
  

  • SPN 1120 - Elementary Spanish I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Four hours per week includes a required online laboratory component. Prerequisites: College-level reading and writing skills are required or consent of the department.

    Corequisites: SPN 1120L   This course includes fundamentals of Spanish language acquisition with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, as well as basic elements of cultural appreciation.


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  • SPN 1120L - Elementary Spanish I Laboratory

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Required on-line companion lab and co-requisite for SPN 1120 .


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  • SPN 1121 - Elementary Spanish II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week includes a required online laboratory component. Prerequisites: SPN 1120  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: SPN 1121L   This course includes fundamentals of Spanish language acquisition with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, as well as basic elements of cultural appreciation.


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  • SPN 1121L - Elementary Spanish II Laboratory

    (1 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Required on-line companion lab and co-requisite for SPN 1121 .


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  • SPN 2200 - Intermediate Spanish I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: -SPN 1120  and SPN 1121  or equivalent.

    This course meets part of the International/ Intercultural requirement. This course includes readings in the literature and cultural history of Spanish-speaking countries, with discussion. Grammar is reviewed and oral facility is emphasized.


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  • SPN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: SPN 2200  or equivalent.

    This course meets part of the International/Intercultural requirement. This course includes readings in the literature and cultural history of Spanish-speaking countries, with discussion. Grammar is reviewed and oral facility is emphasized.


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  • SPN 2930 - Special Topics: Spanish

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals and groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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Statistics
  

  • STA 2023 - Elementary Statistics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: MAT 1033 .

    This course meets Area II of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course is a study of the fundamental statistical topics, including normal and binomial distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sampling techniques, simple linear regression, correlation and nonparametrics.


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Surveying and Related Areas
  

  • SUR 2101C - Topographic Drafting and Survey

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: EGN 1111C  or EGS 1110C, or BCN 1251C  or permission of instructor.

    This course concerns the theory and practice in surveying and the related topographic drafting. Included in the course will be the use and care of surveying instruments and the study of surveying as related to engineering practice and preparation of maps and charts related to surveying. (Fall) Note(s): (EGS 1110C changed to EGN 1111C effective Fall 2014.)


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Sociology, General
  

  • SYG 2000 - Principles of Sociology

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area III requirement for the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. It is an introduction to the scientific study of society and of basic sociological concepts, methods of investigation, interpretation of professional and popular writings and fields of application. This course is research and writing intensive; therefore, it is strongly recommended students complete or possess skills associated with   prior to entry into this course.


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  • SYG 2930 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: SYG 2000  and permission of instructor.

    This course is designed to meet the specific needs of individuals or groups for which regularly described courses may not be available. It may involve study, research or field projects in areas such as research methods, survey research, socialization and social institution group behavior.


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Taxation
  

  • TAX 2000 - Tax Accounting

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course includes federal tax laws and their application to individuals with emphasis on preparation of individual income tax returns.


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Theatre Studies and General Resource
  

  • THE 1925 - Performance Production Workshop I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This is a stage production course. Students assume major production capabilities. Students participate in at least 15 hours of production work. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, more than one attempt may not count toward a degree at SCF. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • THE 1925B - Performance Production Workshop II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This is a stage production course. Students assume major production capabilities. Students participate in at least 15 hours of production work. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, more than one attempt may not count toward a degree at SCF. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • THE 2000 - Theatre Appreciation

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: ENC 1101 .

    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements, the Gordon Rule requirement and part of the International/Intercultural requirement. This course introduces the student to dramatic literature of the world from ancient to modern times, and to the arts and crafts which transform it into the living theatre. It is designed to develop the student’s knowledge and appreciation of the theatre arts through a historic and contemporary approach so that the student may gain a greater satisfaction from dramatic presentations. Attendance at live stage productions is a mandatory part of this course.


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  • THE 2020 - Theatre Fundamentals

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: ENC 1101 .

    This course meets the Gordon Rule requirement. This course provides an initial exposure to play analysis, acting, scenery construction and design, lighting, costuming, directing and management. Play-reading assignments, an oral report and other class projects are required.


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  • THE 2300 - Script Analysis

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course focuses on theory and practice in the theatre arts which have influenced the theatre scene. Between 12 and 15 playwrights are introduced and their plays are read, discussed and analyzed. One oral presentation is required.


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  • THE 2820 - Introduction to Creative Dramatics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    The needs, techniques and use of creative dramatics in the classroom are presented. Alternative to traditional teaching styles and techniques will be stressed. Utilization of the course will be with the “why and what” of creative dramatics, and how to cope with slow children, problem children, average children and exceptional children of all ages.


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  • THE 2930 - Special Topics in Theatre

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals and groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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Theatre Production and Administration
  

  • TPA 1290 - Production Involvement I

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    This course presents the theories and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming and/or make-up. Practical experience in the college theatre is provided. The application is through workshop sessions in the art of technical theatre and through the actual performance of two major productions each semester. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPA 1290B - Production Involvement IB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPA 1290  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming and/or make-up. Practical experience in the college theatre is provided. The application is through workshop sessions in the art of technical theatre and through the actual performance of two major productions each semester. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPA 2210 - Introduction to Technical Theatre

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week.

    This course presents basic technical theatre practices - stage terminology, construction tools, theatrical/construction, backstage management and basic scene painting techniques. Basic design practices, color and drafting are applied to stage settings.


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  • TPA 2248 - Stage Makeup

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    This course presents stage makeup for the actor including practice and technique in application. Life mask construction is stressed. Additional special fee is required.


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  • TPA 2291 - Production Involvement II

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    This course presents the theories and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming and/or make-up. Practical experience in the college theatre is provided. The application is through workshop sessions in the art of technical theatre and through the actual performance of two major productions each semester. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPA 2291B - Production Involvement IIB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPA 2291  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming and/or make-up. Practical experience in the college theatre is provided. The application is through workshop sessions in the art of technical theatre and through the actual performance of two major productions each semester. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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Theatre Production
  

  • TPP 1190 - Studio Theatre Cast I

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 1190B - Studio Theatre Cast IB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and TPP 1190  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 1500 - Stage Movement for the Actor

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course focuses on the nature of stage action: the actor’s inner creative feelings viewed as they are expressed through the actor’s physical means. Work on stage violence, pantomime, humor in movement, rhythmic movement and period movement is included.


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  • TPP 2110 - Acting I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPP 2700  Strongly recommended, but not a requirement.

     

    This course introduces students to the acting process through class exercises, improvisation, beginning scene study and cold-reading audition technique. Emphasis is placed on expanding the student’s use of self in an imaginative, creative and truthful way. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses. 


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  • TPP 2110B - Acting IB

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and   and   or equivalent.

     

    This course introduces students to the acting process through class exercises, improvisation, beginning scene study and cold-reading audition technique. Emphasis is placed on expanding the student’s use of self in an imaginative, creative and truthful way. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses. 


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  • TPP 2111 - Acting II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPP 2110 , or consent of the instructor.

    This course is a continuation of Acting I, with emphasis on in depth textual analysis and characterization.  Scene work and monologues serve as the basis for study.  The course introduces students to various acting styles as well as basic audition technique. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 2111B - Acting IIB

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and   or equivalent.

     

    This course is a continuation of Acting I, with emphasis on in-depth textual analysis and characterization.  Scene work and monologues serve as the basis for study.  The course introduces students to various acting styles as well as basic audition technique. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses. 


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  • TPP 2191 - Studio Theatre Cast II

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for Theatre Production courses.


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  • TPP 2191B - Studio Theatre Cast IIB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and TPP 2191  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 2700 - Voice and Diction

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is to help individuals develop, maintain and improve their voice production. Proper breathing, inflection, voice quality and articulation are stressed. This course is recommended for all public performers.


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