1972-1973 Academic Catalog

COMMUNICATIONS 69 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF Sp Theory and practice of basic speech skills in extemporaneous speaking, discussion, debate, and the use of voice and action in oral interpretation of prose and poetry. This is the normal prerequisite to other courses in speech. Five credit hours 111 INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC ART-A History of the development of the theatre; dramatic literature from a pro- duction point of view; stagecraft, acting, directing. Three credit hours 113 VOICE AND DICTION-Sp Speech training with special emphasis on the correction of deviate voice qualities and imperfect enunciation of English words. Three credit hours 211 INTRODUCTION TO RADIO BROADCASTING-A History and development of radio broadcasting with emphasis on speaking in the radio situation. Includes instruction in preparation and presentation of talk and interview materials. Three credit hours 212 FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL INTERPRETATION-A Logical and emotional meanings in prose, poetry and drama for reading with practice in expression. Five credit hours 213 PRINCIPLES OF ACTING-Sp Basic acting techniques with emphasis on stage movement and voice; principles and theories of physical and emotional responsiveness; special perfonnance characteristics of varying dramatic genres. Lab hours TBA Three credit hours 214 GROUP DISCUSSION-Sp Principles and forms of discussion in the group situation with emphasis on problem solving and cooperative and reflective thinking. Three credit hours 215 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE-A Principles and practice in debating. Study of questions used in intercol~ legiate debate. Four credit hourr 217 RADIO PRODUCTION-A, W, Sp Prerequisite: 211 or equivalent Workshop experience in presentation of radio programs under broadcast conditions with related evaluation sessions. A minimum of three hours of work each week. Repeatable to a total of six hours. Two credit hours 218 STAGECRAFT-W Theories and techniques of designing, building, pamtmg, and lighting stage settings; organization and operation of production crews; theories and methods of costuming period and contemporary productions. Lab hours TBA Five credit hours