548 Course Descriptions THEA 1713 - Script Analysis (3) Sp An introductory course focusing on plot, character, language, and thematic analysis of varied historical and modern performance texts in the context of contemporary staging practice. This course teaches play analysis from a practical perspective. For students who intend to perform, direct, and design within the collaborative production process. Co-Requisite: (Recommended) THEA 1033. THEA 2012 - Stage Scenery (2) F Introduction to stage scenery: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, shop and stage equipment, construction principles, and elementary technical drawing and design procedures. Class meets the 1st block of fall semester. THEA 2022 - Stage Costume (2) F Introduction to stage costume: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, fabrics, costume construction methods, elementary design principles, costume history, research and procedures for theatrical costumes. Class meets the 1st block of fall semester. THEA 2032 - Stage Lighting (2) Sp Lecture/demonstration of principles and practical use of electricity, lighting equipment, control systems, elementary technical drawing, and lighting design practice as applied to the stage. Class meets the 1st block of spring semester. THEA 2033 - Acting II (3) F Applies the principles learned in Acting I on a more intense level. Includes two arranged acting studio hours per week. Prerequisite: THEA 1030, THEA 1033, and by audition. THEA 2203 - Costume Technology (3) Sp odd A practical exploration of the research and construction techniques used to create contemporary and historic costumes for the stage. A lab fee is required for this class. Prerequisite: (Recommended) THEA 2022. Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. THEA 2403 - Production and Stage Management (3) F A practical study of stage management techniques necessary for efficient theatre production. A conceptual overview of the rehearsal and performance process will be stressed, including an overview of management techniques as applied to the performing arts in general. Front of house management and company management will be studied. THEA 2443 - Acting for Musical Theatre (3) F A practical study of acting methods unique to the discipline of musical theatre. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of modern musical theatre, literature through imagery, action, characterization, and analysis of the score and libretto. Prerequisite: THEA 2033 and admittance to the Musical Theatre program. THEA 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (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 (3) Sp 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 3103 - Directing I (3) F Theory and practical application of directing approaches. Prerequisite: THEA 1033, THEA 1013 and THEA 1713. THEA 3212 - Scenic Design (2) Sp even 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 - Stage Lighting Design (2) Sp odd This course is a practical exploration of the equipment, materials, and processes of stage lighting and stage lighting design. The course includes instruction in mechanical drawing by hand and by computer aided design systems. Production work outside of class is required. Prerequisite: THEA 2012 and THEA 2032. Class meets the 2nd block of spring semester every odd-numbered year. THEA 3232 - Scene Painting (2) F 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 and THEA 2032. Class meets the 2nd block of fall semester. THEA 3243 - Costume History (3) F 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 (3) F 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. THEA 3313 - History and Literature of Theatre II (3) Sp A study of theatre and drama from about 1700 until the present. The predominantly lecture format course includes significant readings in theatrical practice, historically significant plays, and basics of dramatic criticism. Additional research assignments are required. THEA 3323 HU - History and Literature of Contemporary Theatre (3) A survey of theatre history and literature that will study theatre from the 20th century and into the present time. Specific attention will be given to the plays and producing organizations of minorities and other underrepresented groups. THEA 3340 - Theatre Management (3) Sp even An overview of theatre management techniques that includes all the operating functions such as marketing, promotion, fundraising, accounting and personnel management. A functional business plan for a Theatre is the culminating experience of this course. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog