Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

THEA1311 Play Production 3 Credits
Practical experience in a laboratory setting in the different phases of putting on a play,
including staging, lighting, publicity, makeup and directing. The course will culminate in a
fully staged production. Spring and Fall
★THEA2200 Acting I 3 Credits
The mechanics of acting in terms of physical movement, body control and character-building
techniques. Students will select and interpret various roles in class. Spring and Fall
★THEA2210 Acting II 3 Credits
The further exploration of acting techniques through exercises, scene work and period/style
study. Spring Prerequisite(s): THEA2200
THEA2250 Creative Drama 3 Credits
Innovative methods of improvisational drama to develop creative thinking, improve oral
and written communication and learn dramatic structure. An emphasis is on problem solving
through playwriting. The techniques can be used in theatre, education, therapy, childcare and
recreation. On Demand Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010
★THEA2260 Voice & Diction 3 Credits
The study and application of voice production; attention to individual speech problems
and needs. Fall
THEA2280 Movement for the Stage 3 Credits
Basic skills, concepts, and techniques of movement and self-use for the stage. Basic exercises
from varied movement disciplines are taught. On Demand P re re q u i s i t e ( s ) :T H E A 2200 or
consent of instructor
THEA2311 Play Production II 3 Credits
Practical experience in a laboratory setting in the different phases of play production.
Intermediate-level production with a writing assignment required. May be repeated once for
credit (maximum of 6 hours). On Demand Prerequisite(s): THEA 1311 or permission of
instructor
THEA2998 Theatre Production Internship 3 Credits
Course designed to afford students practical experience in conjunction with the Smoky Mountain
Shakespeare Festival or other in-house productions. Opportunities in acting, technical theatre,
design, marketing/publicity and tourism/hospitality will be available. On Demand P re re q u i s i t e ( s ) :
Permission of instructor and approval of department head or program coordinator
VIDEO PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(SEE MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES)
WEB TECHNOLOGY
(SEE MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES)
WOMEN’S STUDIES
◆★WMN 2200 Women in Society 3 Credits
An interdisciplinary analysis of women’s roles and opportunities in the United States based
on current research in the social sciences. Attention will also be given to the changes in
women’s societal roles throughout history. Spring and Fall
◆ Meets Pellissippi State and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★ Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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