Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 295 THEA 1030 - Voice and Movement for the Actor Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Natural resources of the human voice and body are studied as artistic resources for the performing artist. The course is designed to examine both the process and products of vocal and physical dynamics. The goal of this course is to integrate vocal and physical skills into the working process of the actor. Prerequisite: THEA 1033 . (Theatre majors only). THEA 1033 CA - Acting I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] An overview of dramatic creativity that uses the human body, intellect and spirit to explore, interpret and present dramatic scripts. Course includes fundamentals of acting and stage comportment. Note: Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the "majors only section" offered spring semester and concurrently enroll in THEA 1713. THEA 1043 CA - Introduction to American Musical Theatre Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] An introduction to American Musical Theatre, its history and creative elements. Students will develop critical awareness of the differences between traditional and musical theatre by becoming actively involved in reading, observing, and analyzing musical theatre. Note: Musical Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in this class fall semester. THEA 1051 - Freshman (New Student) Seminar Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An introduction to the Theatre Arts Area devoted to the needs of incoming majors, including: faculty and staff introductions and theatrical personnel responsibilities, audition notices and practices, production and Practicum assignments, and opportunities available within the facility. Includes detailed academic advice for majors and minors, and practical methods of library research for theatre topics at WSU. THEA 1053 CA - Introduction to Technical Production Credits: (3) An introduction to the production components of live theatre in which students will develop an awareness of technical aspects including scenery, lighting, costume, properties and sound. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. This course is recommended for non-theatre majors and minors. THEA 1223 - Stage Makeup Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A practical investigation of stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application. A lab fee is required for this class. THEA 1713 - Script Analysis Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 - Stagecraft Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Introduction to stage scenery: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, shop and stage equipment, construction principles, and elementary technical drawing and design procedures. THEA 2022 - Costume Fundamentals Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Introduction to stage costume: with lectures, demonstrations and projects to introduce the basic materials, fabrics, costume construction methods, costume history, and design principles and procedures for theatrical costumes. THEA 2032 - Lighting Fundamentals Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course provides an introduction to stage lighting. This course includes lectures and demonstration of principles and practical use of electricity, lighting equipment, control systems, elementary technical drawing, and lighting design practice as applied to the stage. THEA 2033 - Acting II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog