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. Recommended prerequisite: 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. Prerequisites: 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. Prerequisites: 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 (1) 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. Prerequisites: ENGL EN2010 and THEA CA1033. THEA 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) Advanced level, independent study under the direction of faculty member. Permission of supervising instructor required for credit. THEA 4851. Design/Tech Practicum (1) 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 (1) 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. Prerequisites: Audition and permission of the instructor/director. May be repeated for credit. 183 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 Company, and Pioneer Theatre Company. Permission of supervising instructor required for credit. THEA 4900. Senior Project (1) F, Sp The Senior Project is an opportunity for graduating students to generate and realize a project in an area of primary interest. Typically, the project will reflect the student's emphasis in theatre arts (e.g., Acting, Directing, Design, etc.) and will demonstrate a culmination of previous study and may be a collaborative project. Prerequisite: Faculty approval of the proposal and a faculty advisor and the student must have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours. THEA 4920. 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 4950. Theatre Festival Participation (1) Attend the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Region VIII annual meeting or other national theatre conference. Students will have the opportunity to attend theatre performances brought to the festival from throughout the region, display designs, audition, act in new 10-minute plays, and participate in workshops. Students may be responsible for their own registration fees and transportation, lodging and meals. Prerequisites: Audition and Permission of Instructor. May be repeated for credit. DEPARTMENT Visual Arts Chair: Mr. Matthew Choberka Location: Ethel Wattis Kimball Visual Arts Center Telephone Contact: Cynthia Kurien 801-626-6455 Professors: Naseem Banerji, Mark Biddle, David Cox, James Jacobs, Suzanne Kanatsiz, Susan Makov, Angelika Pagel; Associate Professor: K Stevenson; Assistant Professors: Matthew Choberka, Larry Clarkson, Joshua Winegar 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 that 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. Innovative thinking is absolutely necessary for success and must be balanced against research and critical judgment. 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. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning & Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Health Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog