Communication & Performing Arts Classes

Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process. Prerequisites: None.

Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.

Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

Basic concepts, principles, and skills for improving oral communication between persons from different minority, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: None.

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.

PLEASE NOTE: HUM205 is cross-referenced with THE205.

Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completed at least 12 credits, min 2.6 GPA & able to obtain a position related to student's academic/career goals or permission of Instructor. Coreq: Enrolled in at least 1 class related to major/career interest or permission of Instructor

Cooperative Education classes are available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. Contact the Career Center in SC123 at 480.423-6523 or email career.advisor@sccmail.maricopa.edu for more information. Instructor signature required.

Techniques of body centering, coordination, relaxation, energization, and physical expression for the actor. Prerequisites: By audition and interview only.

Basic principles and techniques of voice production and stage speech for the actor. Prerequisites: By audition and interview only.

Theory and practice in analysis of dramatic literature for the actor. Emphasis on techniques of character analysis for interpretation. Prerequisites: By audition and interview only.

Basic methodology and process of rehearsing and creating a character through prepared scenes for faculty critique and analysis. Prerequisites: By audition and interview only.

Practicum in rehearsal and stage performance through public productions. Prerequisites: By audition and interview only.

Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process. Prerequisites: None.

Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.

Enables students to find and develop their personal stories. Emphasis on the use of digital technology to create, edit, produce and archive a digital story. Prerequisites: None.

Overview of theory and methodological practice in communication with particular attention to scholarly writing skills. Emphasis on development of critical thinking skills through active participation in the research process. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 or equivalent, and COM100 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

PLEASE NOTE: FOR COM207, AN ADVISOR'S SIGNATURE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ARE REQUIRED.

Discussion and practice of the use of evidence, applied reasoning, recognition of fallacies, selection of arguments, and methods of analyzing issues. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: None.

Basic concepts, principles, and skills for improving oral communication between persons from different minority, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: None.

Exercises and techniques to free the voice and improve projection, resonance, and articulation. Covers international phonetic alphabet and standard stage speech. Prerequisites: None.

PLEASE NOTE: COM271 is cross-referenced with THP271.

Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completed at least 12 credits, min 2.6 GPA & able to obtain a position related to student's academic/career goals or permission of Instructor. Coreq: Enrolled in at least 1 class related to major/career interest or permission of Instructor

Cooperative Education classes are available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. Contact the Career Center in SC123 at 480.423-6523 or email career.advisor@sccmail.maricopa.edu for more information. Instructor signature required.

A survey of theatre, including basic elements and principles of production, styles, and/or historical perspectives of theatre, dramatic literature, and criticism. Prerequisites: None.

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.

PLEASE NOTE: HUM205 is cross-referenced with THE205.

A study of contemporary films, directors and critics with emphasis on evaluating film as an art form. Prerequisites: None.

PLEASE NOTE: HUM210 is cross-referenced with THE210.

Fundamental techniques and terminology of acting through physical and vocal expression, improvisation, and monologue and scene work. Emphasis on characterization. Prerequisites: None.

PLEASE NOTE: Students may not enroll in any THP112 sections after the start of the first class without an instructor's signature.

Purposes, materials, and techniques of theatrical makeup. Prerequisites: None.

PLEASE NOTE: Students may not enroll in THP115 after the start of the first class without an instructor's signature.

Practice in the techniques of auditioning for the stage. Identifies and illustrates techniques of the prepared monologue audition. Prerequisites: None.

Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None.

Designed to give college credit to the technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None.

Students will be required to work between 75-100 hours of additional time in leadership positions for the Theater Arts production and events outside of posted class time-dates. Lab requirements will be discussed by the instructor the first day of class.

Fundamental techniques of acting through script analysis, rehearsal, and performance. Prerequisites: THP112 or permission of Department or Division.

PLEASE NOTE: Students may not enroll in any THP212 section after the start of the first class without an instructor's signature.

Procedures of technical theatre production and demonstration. Topics include design and construction of scenery; lighting and properties. Prerequisites: None.

Class requires an additional 2 hours of lab time per week depending on scheduled events-dates and times to be discussed first day of class.

Contemporary theory and practice in directing, the evolution of present-day directing procedures, and a sampling of scripts for directing practice. Principles of script analysis, blocking, casting, rehearsing, and performing. Prerequisites: THP112 and THE220, or permission of Instructor.

Basic theories and methods of stage lighting for all production types. Emphasis on technical/theoretical facts, artistic/design concept development, and "teamwork" structure of theatre. Examines stage lighting optics, instrument selection and application, color theory, circuiting and control systems, and basic design. Prerequisites: THP213 or permission of Instructor.

The role of the theatre designer in creating scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and multimedia effects for stage productions. Elements of the design process and communication of dramatic themes and visions to the audience. Prerequisites: THP213 or permission of Instructor.

Theory and practice in analysis of dramatic literature for the technician and designer. Emphasis on techniques of script analysis for visual information. Prerequisites: None.

Workshop in the study and performance of Musical Theatre repertoire. Including audition techniques, talent evaluation criticism, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles, stage movement, and performance. Prerequisites: None.

#CLS# is solely in preparation for the SCC Fall Musical Theater production. The production will be cast after singing, acting, and dance auditions the first week of class. Casting is at the discretion of the instructors. Performances and extra rehearsals are required. . No prerequisites, but singing and dancing ability valuable. Stage manager and assistant director will be selected as well. AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AUG 31st & SEPT 2nd from 4-7PM. This class is solely in preparation for the SCC Fall Musical Theater production. The production will be cast after singing, acting, and dance auditions the first week of class. Casting is at the discretion of the instructors. Performances and extra rehearsals are required. . No prerequisites, but singing and dancing ability valuable. Stage manager and assistant director will be selected as well. AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AUG 31st & SEPT 2nd from 4-7PM.

Exercises and techniques to free the voice and improve projection, resonance, and articulation. Covers international phonetic alphabet and standard stage speech. Prerequisites: None.

PLEASE NOTE: COM271 is cross-referenced with THP271.

Provides the continuing acting student with opportunities to expand the versatility of characterization skills. Emphasis on relating the actor's work to the total production process. Performance of monologues, scenes, and one-act plays. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

This class will emphasize Acting skills for the advanced continuing student.

Provides the continuing acting student with opportunities to expand the versatility of characterization skills. Emphasis on relating the actor's work to the total production process. Performance of monologues, scenes, and one-act plays. Prerequisites: THP281, or permission of Department or Division.

This class will emphasize Acting for the more advanced student. Students may not enroll in any THP282 section after the start of the first class without an instructor's signature.

Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completed at least 12 credits, min 2.6 GPA & able to obtain a position related to student's academic/career goals or permission of Instructor. Coreq: Enrolled in at least 1 class related to major/career interest or permission of Instructor

Cooperative Education classes are available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. Contact the Career Center in SC123 at 480.423-6523 or email career.advisor@sccmail.maricopa.edu for more information. Instructor signature required.

Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completed at least 12 credits, min 2.6 GPA & able to obtain a position related to student's academic/career goals or permission of Instructor. Coreq: Enrolled in at least 1 class related to major/career interest or permission of Instructor

Cooperative Education classes are available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. Contact the Career Center in SC123 at 480.423-6523 or email career.advisor@sccmail.maricopa.edu for more information. Instructor signature required.

Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completed at least 12 credits, min 2.6 GPA & able to obtain a position related to student's academic/career goals or permission of Instructor. Coreq: Enrolled in at least 1 class related to major/career interest or permission of Instructor

Cooperative Education classes are available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits. Contact the Career Center in SC123 at 480.423-6523 or email career.advisor@sccmail.maricopa.edu for more information. Instructor signature required.