Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities 283 THEA 2443 - Acting for Musical Theatre Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Theory and practical application of directing approaches. Prerequisite: THEA 1033 , THEA 1013 and THEA 1713 . THEA 3212 - Scenic Design Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [lst Blk] even years 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: THEA2012 . Class meets the 2nd block of spring semester every even-numbered year. THEA 3222 - Stage Lighting Design Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [lst Blk] odd years 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 . May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours. THEA 3232 - Scene Painting Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [lst Blk] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years An overview of theatre management techniques that includes all the operating functions such as marketing, promotion, Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog