Theatre Concentration
Associate of Arts
 Theatre Concentration
Southern State offers a general theatre concentration that can be added to a student’s Associate of Arts degree.
Four Theatre Courses
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Students complete four theatre courses to add the Theatre Concentration to their Associate of Arts degree.
Required Course
THEA 1121
THEA 1121 — Introduction to the Theatre is required for the Theatre Concentration.
Theatre Courses
Theatre Studies
3 credits
THEA 1121 — Introduction to the Theatre*
Explore theatre as an art form, including audience, criticism, play structure, history, production, and current trends.
THEA 2220 — Script Analysis*
Study play structure, research, and script analysis. Prerequisites: THEA 1121 and ENGL 1101.
An asterisk (*) indicates the course has transfer assurance within Ohio.
Acting Courses
THEA 1131 — Acting I*
Develop voice, movement, ensemble skills, improvisation, pantomime, and foundational acting techniques.
THEA 1132 — Acting II
Continue developing acting skills through voice, movement, ensemble work, improvisation, pantomime, and acting styles. Prerequisite: THEA 1131.
THEA 2231 — Advanced Acting
Continue advanced acting study with emphasis on voice, movement, ensemble work, improvisation, and mime. Prerequisite: THEA 1132.
3 credits
Technical Theatre
3 credits
THEA 1140 — Stagecraft*
Learn scenic design and construction, safety, tools, materials, painting, stagehand duties, costumes, lighting, and sound.
THEA 1150 — Stage Makeup
Study makeup history and application techniques, including corrective, aging, character, stylized, and special-effects makeup.
Studio Practicum
3 credits
THEA 1101 — Acting Studio
Participate as an actor in SSCC theatre productions. Audition required.
THEA 1104 — Technical Studio
Participate as a stage manager or crew member. Application and interview required.
THEA 2204 — Advanced Theatre Studio
Participate as an actor, designer, or crew member with instructor permission.
Communications
3 credits
COMM 1115 — Fundamentals of Effective Speech*
Learn to organize, develop, and deliver speeches for different purposes and audiences.
Course Participation
Acting Studio, Technical Studio, and Advanced Theatre Studio may be taken three times for credit and repeated afterward without credit. Advanced Acting may be taken twice for credit and repeated afterward without credit.