300 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities THEA 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Advanced level, independent study under the direction of faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of supervising instructor required for credit. May be repeated 8 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours. THEA 4851 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Hands on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in "front of house" operations for Weber State Theatre productions. To become a well-rounded theatre student, students are required to participate in the production of the departmental plays as often as their schedule allows. Since there are so many different learning opportunities in the theatre it is though Practicum that they are each exposed to the whole production process. There are 2 different Practicum course numbers, one for performance and the other for the design, technical, and management aspects of theatre. The course numbers stay the same from semester to semester but the content; the plays produced changes each time. Minimally students are required to enroll in a Practicum course 3 times to graduate, however since students are expected to be involved in the production of each play (2 per semester) then they should be completing 4 Practicums each academic year. The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of THEA 4851 and THEA 4861 for credit is sixteen times. THEA 4860 - Advanced Playwriting Credits: (3) This course will be an advanced study of dramatic structure and the process of playwriting, focusing on writing full length plays. Extensive writing is required. Prerequisite: THEA 3505 and instructor approval. THEA 4861 - Performance Practicum Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Practical applied performance work to be registered for by students who are 1) cast in, 2) have a significant assistant directing responsibility, or 3) are the production director for a WSU production. To become a well-rounded theatre student, students are required to participate in the production of the departmental plays as often as their schedule allows. Since there are so many different learning opportunities in the theatre it is though Practicum that they are each exposed to the whole production process. There are 2 different Practicum course numbers, one for performance and the other for the design, technical, and management aspects of theatre. The course numbers stay the same from semester to semester but the content; the plays produced changes each time. Minimally students are required to enroll in a Practicum course 3 times to graduate, however since students are expected to be involved in the production of each play (2 per semester) then they should be completing 4 Practicums each academic year. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/ director. The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of THEA 4851 and THEA 4861 for credit is sixteen times. THEA 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience or Internship Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Actual participation with outside performing arts organizations in the day-to-day activity of a performing arts organization will introduce the student to the professional application of classroom skill and knowledge. Students will arrange their own opportunities by interview or audition. A journal of their experience and a letter from a supervisor are required for credit. Possibilities include but are not limited to: Repertory Dance Theatre, Ballet West or Utah Symphony (management or tech only), Utah Shakespeare Festival, Salt Lake Acting Company, and Pioneer Theatre Company. P Prerequisite: ermission of supervising instructor required for credit. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours. THEA 4900 - Senior Project Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] The Senior Project is an opportunity for graduating students to generate and realize a project in an area of primary interest. Typically, the project will reflect the student's emphasis in theatre arts (e.g., Acting, Directing, Design, etc.) and will demonstrate a culmination of previous study and may be a collaborative project. Prerequisite: Faculty approval of the proposal and a faculty advisor and the student must have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours. THEA 4920 - 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. The maximum time a student can repeat this class for credit is four times. THEA 4950 - Theatre Festival Participation Credits: (l) Attend the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Region VIII annual meeting or other national theatre conference. Students will have the opportunity to attend theatre performances brought to the festival from throughout the region, display designs, audition, act in new 10-minute plays, and participate in workshops. Students may be responsible for their own registration fees and transportation, lodging and meals. Prerequisite: Audition and Permission of Instructor. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog