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Show Theatre Arts Theatre Arts Information PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (see index). • A minor is required. • Theatre Arts majors must have a C or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. 183 total hours are required for this degree. • Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Theatre Arts courses required from the following (60 credit hours): Foundation Block: 120(3), 130(3). Theatr 105 (3), HU110 (3), Development Block: Theatr 212 (3), 240 (3), 330 (4), 331 (4), 332 (4), 410 (3), and one of the following: (Theatr 320 (3), 321 (3), 322 (3) or 323 (3)) plus nine elective credits from the following tracks: Design/Tech (min 3 hours): Theatr 220 (3), 221 (3), 320 (3), 321 (3), 322 (3), 323 (3), 324 (3), and 325 (3). Acting/Directing (min 3 hours): Theatr 210 (3), 211 (3), 305 (3), 306 (3), 310 (3), 312 (3). History: Theatr 333 (3), 334 (3), Management: Theatr 340 (3), Commun 305 (3); Mgmt 300 (3). Pinnacle Block: Theatr 499 (3), and 480 (3), plus 3 elective credit hours from the following: Theatr 411 (3), or 489 (3). Integrated Studies Rationale: A written rationale explaining connections between 9 credit hours of courses taken for "general requirements" and the major's chosen area of emphasis. It will be submitted to the Theatre Arts area coordinator as a requirement of TA 499 (Senior Seminar). Production Supplement: 2 credit hours of Theatr 215/ 415 (1), 2 credit hours of Theatr 225/425 (1), and 2 credit hours of Theatr 245/445(1). PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Theater Arts courses required (28 credit hours): Foundation Block: Theatr 105 (3), HU110 (3), 120 (3), 130 (3). Development Block: Theatr 212 (3), 240 (3), 410 (3), and one course from each of the following two catagories: • Design: Theatr 320 (3), 321 (3), 322 (3), or 323 (3). • History: Theatr 330 (4), 331 (4), 332 (4), 333 (3), 334 (3). Pinnacle, Interdisciplinary and Production Supplement Blocks are not Required for the Minor. PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: Specific Requirements (see index). Requirements for General Education (see index). Psych SS101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Theatre Arts Teaching majors. A minor is required. Theatre Arts Teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses. Theatre Arts Teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.50 GPA. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Students obtaining a Theatre Arts Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (see Teacher Education Program). These courses must include the following: Educl95 (1), 300 (2), 301 (4), 303 (3), 305 (3), 462 (4), 463 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). Specific Requirements: • Because of the extensive practical knowledge necessary for a secondary teaching career, the following courses are required for the teaching major (72 credit hours): Theatr 105 (3), HU110 (3), 120 (3), 130 (3), 210 (3), 211 (4), 212 (3), 215 (1), 220 (3), 221 (3), 225 (1), 240 (3), 245 (1), 275 (2), 323 (3), 330 (4), 331 (4), 332 (4), 340 (3), 410 (3), 411 (3), 415 (1), 425 (1), 445 (1), 471 (3), 480 (3), 499 (3). • Support course required: Commun HU102 (3). PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Because of the extensive practical knowledge necessary for asecondary teaching career, the following courses are required for the teaching major (29 credit hours): Theatr 105 (3), 110 (3), 120 (3), 130 (3), 212 (3), 240 (3), 275 (2), 323 (3), 410 (3), 471 (3). PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3 • Fulfill the requirements for one of the Theatre Arts majors, or Communication and Theatre Arts Teaching major. SpecificRequirements: • In fulfilling one of the Theatre Arts majors, take at least twenty hours among these requirements in courses taken for Theatre Arts Honors credit. • Complete a Theatre Arts Honors Senior Project. • A student may receive Theatre honors credit in any of the following courses: Theatr 321 (3), 322 (3), 323 (3), 324 (3), 330 (4), 331 (4), 332 (4), 340 (3), 410 (3), 412 (4), 483 (3), 499 (3). PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION TEACHING COMPOSITE MAJOR WITH THEATRE EMPHASIS- (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the School of Education.) THEATRE ARTS COURSES-THEATR M ■—. ■■ HU 101. Enjoying the Theatre (3) Introduction to theatre production from the perspective of audience appreciation. Students are required to attend theatre productions outside of regularly scheduled class time. HU 102. Enjoying the Movies (3) Explores cinema as the major art form of contemporary Western culture. Course content includes audience awareness, oral & written analysis & evaluation, and the creative process. Students are required to attend screenings outside of the regularly scheduled class time. 105. Introduction to Theatre (3) A Introduces the student to the various aspects of the theatre: acting/directing, design/technical, dramatic literature/ history. In addition to reading selected masterworks of dramatic literature, the student will learn the vocabulary of theatre. The purpose, function and inter-relatedness of the artists within the theatre will be explored. HU 110. Acting: An Introduction (3) A, W, S An overview of creativity using the human body, intellect and spirit. Emphasizes the fundamentals of acting and stage comportment. NOTE: Although the course will be offered every quarter, theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the "majors section" offered Fall quarter. 120. Backstage at the Theatre (3) W Allied with Theatre Arts works in progress this course explores production efforts toward mounting Weber State productions from concept to performance. Hands on experience is emphasized in this exploration of creative development. Two arranged studio hours per week are required. 130. Script Analysis (3) W Introduces students to methods of analyzing drama for the purpose of theatre production. Scripts for plays currently in production at Weber State, and a wide variety of others, will be examined. 1191. Performing Arts Forum (1) Discussion oriented course providing a forum for issues faced by students in the Department of Performing Arts. Students will meet regularly and alternate the focus between the disciplines of dance, music, and theatre arts. 210. Stage Movement (3)5 Developing the physical component of an actor's instrument is the focus of this course. Basic stage combat and period styles of movement are areas of study. Student Services Interdisc. 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