Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 297 THEA 2580 - Computer Software for the Theatre Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The class provides a basic introduction to several important computer programs used in theatre productions, including Vectorworks, Lightwright, Qlab, Google Sketch Up, and Photoshop. THEA 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-6) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The department will determine the specific title and credit authorized. THEA 3033 - Advanced Acting Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years Introduces students to the techniques required to perform in various styles encountered in contemporary theatre, from Greek tragedy to the most modern forms. Includes two arranged studio hours per week. Prerequisite: THEA 2033, and by audition. THEA 3070 - Voice and Movement for the Actor II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years An intermediate continuation of intensive voice and movement training for the actor, strong focus in movement and voice for extension of range and availability and for character development. Intermediate development and conditioning of the actor's voice and body with emphasis on dialect work and stylized movement. Prerequisite: THEA 1030. This course may be repeated once up to 6 credit hours. THEA 3100 - Projection Design Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years This course is a practical application of the tools and processes essential to conceptualizing and implementing projection design. This course also examines of the history of projection design in theatre performance leading up to current practices. Prerequisite: THEA 2580 - Computer Software for the Theatre. THEA 3103 - Directing I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Theory and practical application of directing approaches. Prerequisite: THEA 1033, THEA 1013 and THEA 1713. THEA 3212 - Scenic Design Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years Scenic Design will provide a practical exploration of the methods and materials of scenic design for the theatre. The course includes instruction in visual research, conceptual sketching, rendering, hand and computer aided drafting for theatre, and requires some outside class production contribution. Prerequisite: THEA 2012. Class meets the 2nd block of spring semester every even-numbered year. THEA 3222 - Lighting Design Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years This course will be an advanced exploration of lighting design for theater. This course is a practical exploration of the equipment, materials, and design processes of stage lighting and stage lighting design. Prerequisite: THEA 2032. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours. THEA 3232 - Scenic Art and Painting Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years Applied training in basic scene painting/scenic artist techniques for theatre. Surface preparation, priming, base painting, blending and scumbling, texture and detailing lessons are applied in producing finished demonstration flats including wall surfaces, wallpaper, bricks, rocks, wood grain and molding, marble, foliage, and copying a selected original. Prerequisite: THEA 2012. THEA 3243 - Costume History Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A study of fashion from ancient Egypt to the 20th century in relation to stage applications and contemporary fashion. Students will gain a basic understanding of major periods in Western clothing history as well as the interrelationship of clothing and culture and a working ability to research clothing of any culture or era. THEA 3303 - History and Literature of Theatre I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A study of theatre and drama from their Pre-Ancient Greek origins through the Renaissance about 1700. The predominantly lecture format course includes significant readings in theatrical practice, historically significant plays, and basics of dramatic criticism. Additional research assignments are required. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog