142 Advisement Students should meet annually with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6432 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Courses taken in focus areas must be approved by advisor. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for this program. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 of this catalog for Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following general education courses are required for the Theatre Major (B.A./B.S.) degree: a) ENGL HU3500, Studies in Shakespeare, and b) one of the following: ARTH CA1090, Art and Architecture of the World: Paleolithic to AD 1000 or ARTH CA1100, Art and Architecture of the World: AD 1000 to Present. Theatre Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Theatre Courses Required (29 credit hours) All theatre students must complete 29 credit hows earned torn the major core theatre courses listed below. THEA CA1033 Intro to Acting (3) THEA 1053 Intro to Theatre for Majors (3) THEA 1513 Stage Craft/Technical Theatre Foundations (3) THEA 2403 Production & Stage Management (3) THEA 2513 Design for the Theatre/Intro to Design (3) THEA 2851,2861 Design/Tech Practicum, Performance Practicum (two required) (2) THEA 3103 Directing I (3) THEA 3303 History & Literature of Theatre I (3) THEA 3313 History & Literature of Theatre II (3) THEA 3991 Junior Seminar (1) THEA 4851, 4861 Design/Tech Practicum, Performance Practicum (two required) (2) Focus Area Requirements (minimum 9 credit hours) In addition to the 29 hour core, students must complete at least 9 units of study in an approved focus area. Some examples are shown below. A faculty advisor must approve student focus programs and courses. FOCUS AREAS AND SAMPLE PROGRAMS Acting THEA 2033 THEA 3033 THEA 2002 THEA 4002 Acting II (3) Advanced Acting (3) Special Studies in Theatre (2) Special Studies in Theatre (2) Teaching THEA 2033 THEA 2213 THEA 4002 THEA 4713 Acting II (3) Scene & Lighting Design (3) Special Studies in Theatre (2) Teaching in Secondary Schools (3) Students completing the BA./B.S. Theatre Teaching focus area must complete the 11 credit hours in the Teaching Focus Area (above) AND must also satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requhements (see Teacher Education Depaitment in this catalog). Technical (Costume) THEA 2203 Costume Technology (3) THEA 3243 Costume History (3) THEA 4002 Special Studies in Theatre (2) THEA 4203 Costume Design (3) Technical (Scenic Design) THEA 2002 Special Studies in Theatre (2) THEA 2213 Scene & Lighting Design (3) THEA 4213 Scene & Lighting Design (3) THEA 4002 Special Studies in Theatre (2) Directing THEA 2002 THEA 4002 THEA 4103 THEA 4213 Management THEA 2002 THEA 2403 THEA 3340 THEA 4002 THEA 4890 Playwriting THEA 2503 THEA 4503 Special Studies in Theatre (2) Special Studies in Theatre (2) Advanced Directing (3) Scene & Lighting Design (3) Special Studies in Theatre (2) Production & Stage Management (3) Theatre Management (2) Special Studies in Theatre (2) Coop Work Experience/Internship (3) Playwriting I (3) Playwriting II (3) One creative writing class in English department (3) Theatre DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in General Honors and complete at least 6 hours of general Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for one of the Theatre major programs listed below, taking at least 12 credit hours with an Honors component. A student may receive Theatre Honors credit in any upper-division Theatre course with the permission of the instructor. An Honors component contract must be filled out and signed by both the student and the inshuctor. • Bachelor of Arts/Science in Theatre, Acting/Directing Emphasis • Bachelor of Arts/Science in Theatre, Design/Technical Theatre Emphasis • Bachelor of Arts/Science in Theatre, Teaching Emphasis • Bachelor of Arts/Science in Musical Theatre In addition, complete a thesis project. Theatre Arts MINOR Note: This program is being revised. Refer to the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) for updated information and/or contact the Department of Performing Arts at 801-626-6437. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours in Theatre Arts classes. Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (15 credit hours) THEA CA1033 Intro to Acting (3) THEA 1053 Intro to Theatre for Majors (3) THEA 1513 Stage Craft/Technical Theatre Foundations (3) THEA 2513 Design for the Theatre/Intro to Design (3) THEA 3103 Directing I (3) Elective Course (3 credit hours) Select one of the following THEA 3303 History & Literature of Theatre I (3) THEA 3313 History & Literature of Theatre II (3) Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog