THEA 4503. Playwriting II (3) Practical study of the plot, character and idea necessary for the writing of full-length plays. Extensive writing is required. Prerequisites: THEA 2503, Playwriting I. THEA 4603. Creative Drama (3) Theories and practices incorporating the techniques of creative drama into the elementary school curriculum. Especially recommended to students of elementary education, recreation, and social services. THEA 4651. Individual Training in Stage Voice (1) Twelve individual lessons on vocal technique for the actor. A list of approved voice instructors is maintained in the department office. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. THEA 4713. Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School (3) Application of pedagogy to teaching theatre arts in secondary schools. Requires field experiences supervised by Theatre Arts Faculty. Prerequisites: ENGL EN2010, THEA CA1033, THEA 1053, and THEA 1513. THEA 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) Advanced level, Independent study under the direction of faculty member. THEA 4851, 4861. Design/Tech Practicum, Performance Practicum (1,1) THEA 4890. Cooperative Work Experience or Internship (3) 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. The experience will be arranged through the department, but will require application by the student to the organization. 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, Pioneer Theatre Company, and Utah Musical Theatre. THEA 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will be determined by the department. DEPARTMENT Visual Arts Chair: Mark Biddle Location: Ethel Wattis Kimball Visual Arts Center Telephone Contact: Cynthia Kurien 801-626-6455 Professors: Mark Biddle, Drex M. Brooks, David N. Cox, James C. Jacobs, Suzanne L. Kanatsiz, Susan Makov, Angelika Pagel; Associate Professors: Naseem Banerji; Assistant Professors: Pamela Beverly, Kathleen Stevenson; Instructor: Susan Barratt Uur world is partially understood through smell, taste, sound, and touch. But perhaps most of all we make sense of our environment through what we see. The art, architecture, mass media and even the furniture in our spaces bear distinct messages which influence our decisions and enrich life. Creative processes are exciting. Students of art and design contribute new expression to the vitality of our visual environment and learn to interpret what is seen through trained observation. 145 Innovative thinking is absolutely necessary for success and must be balanced against research and critical judgement. Emphasis is placed on writing and the critical evaluation of artistic products. Students gain experience at preparing exhibits and portfolios for eventual professional activity. Studies in art and art history offer windows of understanding to other cultures, both past and present. This is one of our primary concerns in preparing citizens for productive relations in an increasingly multicultural society. Seventy different courses are offered by the Department of Visual Arts. These span traditional areas such as art history, art teaching, ceramics, drawing, small metals/jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual communication, and weaving. The department is continually expanding into emerging modes of expression involving digital video, animation, interactive design, and sound. Classes are enhanced by public lectures, seminars, workshops and special sessions by critics, historians, and visiting artists. Weber State University supports three Bachelor's degrees in the visual arts with specializations in most of the areas mentioned above. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees provide a broad liberal arts background, a solid base for many careers or further study. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is more professionally focused with high concentrations of studio art and art history. The BFA is for students who wish to move directly into professional work in art or design, or those who intend to pursue graduate study in the visual arts. Senior exhibitions are required for most Bachelor of Fine Arts majors. The Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery exhibits art which exemplifies the ideas and values of the curriculum. This serves our students and the public interest as well. Exhibitions involving regional, national, and internationally recognized artists serve a vital role in the cultural life of the community. The Gallery organizes at least six exhibitions each year. All are free and open to the public. Transfer of Credits Transfer students must present an official transcript and a portfolio to petition course substitutions for visual arts program requirements. A minimum number of departmental residency hours is required for completion of degree programs: 18 credit hours for the B.F.A., 12 hours for B.S. and B.A. programs, 6 hours for minors. The University requires students seeking a second baccalaureate degree to complete a full year in residence and a minimum of 30 total credit hours. Studio Fees Studio fees are required in most visual arts classes. Check the current course schedule for exact amounts. Course Requirements Foundation Courses Required for AH Art Majors (30 credit hours) The following are requhed for all B.A./B.S./B.F.A. emphases and should be complete by the end of the sophomore year: Studio Foundation courses are offered Fall and Spring semesters. Look for an "A" or an "5" at the end of Art History and advanced studio course titles to see when they are usually offered. An "e" or an "o" indicates that the course is offered only in even or odd years. Course offering schedules may change. Consult the current course schedule for the latest information. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS / BAT LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & ECON MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog