142 careers or professional schooling in those fields that require strong presentational skills, creative problem solving, effective collaboration, and an understanding of human experience. As shown in the figure below, theatre students must complete a sequence of formal course work that includes University general education, core theatre courses, and focus or specially courses. Formal course work is complemented by a sequence of experiential learning opportunities in the theatre. Students and faculty develop individualized programs of course work and practical experience, including a junior seminar, annual juries, portfolio preparation, various practica, and opportunities for individual theatre projects. Study of theatre provides students with useful tools to contribute to and make positive changes in society. Theatre students learn about diverse historical eras, communities and technologies. Theatre challenges students to be creative and to translate that creativity into applied processes - to think precisely, speak confidently in public, work productively with others, visualize abstract concepts and represent those concepts concretely. Theatre skills are useful in a variety of professions including, but not limited to, business, government, law, journalism, and public relations. Major Requirements The department offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees in Musical Theatre, Theatre Arts, and Theatre Arts Teaching. A minimum 62 course units (2.0 or better GPA) of courses in the combined areas of Dance, Music, and Theatre are required to qualify for the Musical Theatre Major. A minimum of 38 course units (2.0 or better) of Theatre Arts courses must be completed to qualify for either the Theatre Arts or Theatre Arts Teaching programs. Teaching majors must also satisfy all requirements for the Certification Program as outlined by the Department of Teacher Education. Teaching majors may choose either B.A. or B.S. degree. A $320 Applied Music Fee is charged to Theatre Arts Area majors and minors enrolled in 2651/4651 Individual Training in Stage Voice. These lessons are 45 minutes in length. A limited number of slots are available for students registering for these lessons Performance Opportunities Involvement in theatre productions is an important part of the Theatre program. The Weber State Theatre produces a full season of plays in the Monson, Allred, and Austad theatres of the newly remodeled Browning Center. Theatre facilities include a variety of proscenium and flexible staging situations. Students are given first priority in all department productions. The theatre season is offered by the Department of Performing Arts as part of the Performing Arts Series. Because the season is generously supported by the Associated Students of Weber State through student fees, students receive substantial discounts for performances. In addition to performance opportunities at Weber State, theatre majors are encouraged to seek summer employment in stock or repertory companies relating to their interests. The Utah Musical Theatre Utah Musical Theatre (UMT) is a professionally based, educationally founded and community supported stock theatre serving the artistic and cultural needs of Northem Utah. UMT seeks to preserve and advance the musical theatre genre as well as expand its audience in both theatrical scope and artistic integrity. UMT strives to serve the community by entertaining, enlightening and celebrating the best of the human spirit. UMT provides the focal point for exciting summer theatre in Northern Utah. National theatre artists, staff and crew including faculty and student participants are selected through auditions and interviews. Musical Theatre Major bachelor degree (b.s. or b.a.) » Program Prerequisite: Completion of the required pre-major core courses listed under Course Requirements below with a grade of "C" or better and an audition are required for admission to this program. » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or better. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 61-62 of these are required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - a minimum of 19 of these is required within the major. Advisement Students should meet annually with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6992 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements An audition is required for admission to this program after completing the pre-major core courses. General Education Refer to General Requirements for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for this major will also fulfill general education requirements: DANC CA/DV1010 Introduction to Dance (3), THEA CA1033 Introduction to Acting (3) and THEA CA1043 Introduction to American Musical Theatre (3). Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Required Pre-Major Core Courses (12 credit hours) DANC CA/DV1010 Introduction to Dance (3) THEA CA1033 Introduction to Acting (3) THEA CA1043 Introduction to American Musical Theatre (3) THEA 1051 Freshman Seminar (1) THEA 1052 Introduction to Dramatic Literature (2) Required Courses for Musical Theatre Emphasis • Dance (8 credit hours) The following courses may be repeated twice for credit as approved by an advisor DANC 1100 Elementary Ballet (1) DANC 1200 Elementary Modem Dance (1) DANC 1450A/3450A Flamenco (1) DANC 1450B/3450B Social Dance (1) DANC 1450D/3450D Rhythm Tap (1) DANC 1500 Elementary Jazz Dance (1) DANC 1520 Folk and Ethnic Dance (1) DANC 1580 Tap Dance (1) DANC 2470 Intermediate Ballet (1) DANC 2480 Intermediate Jazz Dance (1) DANC 2490 Intermediate Modern Dance (1) DANC 3440 Dance for Musical Theatre (1) DANC 3470 Advanced Ballet (1) DANC 3490 Advanced Modern Dance (1) DANC 4910 Rehearsal and Performance (1) Music (6 credit hours) MUSC 1100 Fundamentals of Music (2) MUSC 1143 Music Theory for Musical Theatre (4) Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog