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SPD 100 Principles of Public Speaking |
3 credits |
| Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| SPD 110 Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 credits |
| Examines the elements affecting speech communication at the individual, small group, and public communication levels with emphasis on practice of communication at each level. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| SPD
111 Voice and Diction I |
3 credits |
| Enables students to improve pronunciation, articulation, and voice quality. Includes applied phonetics. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| SPD
126 Interpersonal Communication |
3 credits |
| Teaches interpersonal communication skills for both daily living and the world of work. Includes perception, self-concept, self-disclosure, listening and feedback, nonverbal communication, attitudes, assertiveness, and other interpersonal skills. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| SPD
130 Introduction to the Theatre |
3 credits |
| Surveys the principles of drama, the development of theatre production, and selected plays to acquaint the student with various types of theatrical presentations. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
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SPD 131-132 Acting I-II |
3 credits each |
| Develops personal resources and explores performance skills through such activities as theatre games, role playing, improvisation, work on basic script units, and performance of scenes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. |
| SPD
136 Theatre Workshop |
3 credits |
| Enables students to work in various activities of play production. Requires participation in performance, set design, stage carpentry, sound, costuming, lighting, stage managing, props, promotion, or stage crew. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| SPD
141-142 Theatre Appreciation I-II |
3 credits each |
| Aims to increase knowledge and enjoyment of theatre. Considers process, style, organization, written drama, and performed drama. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
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SPD 151-152 Film Appreciation I-II |
3 credits each |
| Aims to increase the student’s knowledge and enjoyment of film and film criticism through discussion and viewing of movies. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| SPD
229 Intercultural Communication |
3 credits |
| Emphasizes the influence of culture on the communication process including differences in values, message systems, and communication rules. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| SPD
233-234 Rehearsal and Performance I-II |
3 credits each |
| Explores various aspects of the theatre through involvement in college theatre production. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| SPD
241-242 Introduction to Directing I-II |
3 credits each |
| Introduces theory and practice of stage direction through the study of directing methods as well as the execution and discussion of directing exercises. Prerequisites: SPD 131-132 or divisional approval. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| SPD
251 Stage Lighting and Sound |
3 credits |
| Provides students with a basic understanding of the principles of stage lighting and sound. Instructs students in the fundamentals of stage lighting such as: functions of lighting, qualities of light, design, basic electricity, lighting instruments and equipment, board operation, and safety. Instructs students in the functions of sound, equipment, design, and sound operation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| SPD
266 Outdoor Drama |
3 credits |
| Enables students to study production techniques through participation as actors or technicians in outdoor drama. Prerequisite: divisional permission. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. |
