Course Descriptions 549 THEA 3343 - History & Literature of Musical Theatre (3) Sp A study of musical theatre from the origins of Opera through contemporary musical theatre. Cultural connections are emphasized through examination of book, score and performance. Prerequisite: admittance to the Musical Theatre program. THEA 3443 - Scene Study for Musical Theatre (3) Sp Advanced study of acting methods unique to the discipline of musical theatre. Emphasis will be placed on the interrelationship of characters through the use of dusts, group scenes, and production numbers. Selected composer and lyricists will also be addressed. Prerequisite: THEA 2443 and admittance to the Musical Theatre program. THEA 3505 - Playwriting (3) This course will be a practical study of dramatic structure and the process of playwriting, including writing assignments with monologues, scenes, and one-act plays. Extensive writing is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 2010. THEA 3991 - Junior Seminar (l) F A colloquium that draws theatre students from various interests together in a mutual exploration of theatre research, production, and planning for employment opportunities and graduate study. Prerequisite: Theatre major - junior standing. THEA 4002 - Special Studies in Theatre (2) Allows for the advanced study of a changing series of pertinent theatre topics. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester. THEA4002C - Special Studies in Theatre: Stage Combat (2) Physical training in the art and craft of stage combat. Emphasis is on safe application of technique to choreograph stage fights. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester. THEA4002D - Special Studies in Theatre: Auditioning (2) F A practical exploration of professional audition techniques including cold reading, prepared monologues, improvisation and portfolio preparation. Class meets the 2nd block of fall semester. THEA4002H - Special Studies in Theatre: Contemporary Topics (2) A diversified exploration of pertinent theatre topics. May be repeated for upper division credit. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester. THEA 4103 - Directing II (3) Sp odd Advanced theory and application of directing approaches. Prerequisite: THEA 3103, and by audition. Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. THEA 4143 - Directing and Choreographing for Musical Theatre (3) Sp even Theory and practical application of directing and choreographing approaches as they pertain to Musical Theatre. Prerequisite: THEA 3103. Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. THEA 4203 - Costume Design (3) Sp even A practical application of the techniques of visual communication used to create costume renderings for dramatic scripts. Prerequisite: (Recommended) THEA 2022 and THEA 3243. Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. THEA 4220 - Design Seminar (1-3) A flexible emphasis course devoted to the design processes of theatrical production; a forum through which advanced design students may further their interests and abilities in the design process and/ or portfolio development and presentation that will change in focus from student to student. THEA 4220 Design Seminar may be used as a capstone design project with faculty approval. Prerequisite: at least one Theatre Area design course - THEA 3212 or THEA 3222 or THEA 4203, and permission of the instructor. THEA 4230 - Performance Seminar (1-3) A flexible emphasis course devoted to the acting and directing process of live theatrical production, a forum through which advanced performance students may further their interests and abilities in the acting/directing process that will change in focus from student to student. THEA 4230 Performance Seminar may be used as a capstone project with faculty approval. Prerequisite: THEA 1033, THEA 2033, THEA 3103 and permission of the instructor. THEA 4603 - Creative Drama (3) F odd 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 (l) F, Sp 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. May be repeated for credit. THEA 4713 - Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School (3) F even Application of pedagogy to teaching theatre arts in secondary schools. Requires field experiences supervised by Theatre Arts Faculty. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 and THEA 1033. THEA 4830 - Directed Readings (1-3) Advanced level, independent study under the direction of faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of supervising instructor required for credit. THEA 4851 - Design/Tech Practicum (l) 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. May be repeated for credit. THEA 4861 - Performance Practicum (l) F, Sp 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. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/director. May be repeated for credit. THEA 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience or Internship (1-3) F, Sp 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 Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog