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Show • Theatre Arts Theatre Arts General Information • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. • Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Theatre Arts courses required from the following (60 credit hours): □ © Foundation Block: Theatr 105 (3), 110 (3), 120(3), 130(3). Development Block: Theatr 212 (3), 240 (3), 330 (4), 331 (4), 332 (4), 410 (3), and one of the following: (Theatr 320 (3), 321 (3), 322 (3) or 323 (3) plus nine elective credits from the following tracks: Design/Tech (min 3 hours): Theatr 220 (3), 221 (3), 320 (3), 321 (3), 322 (3), 323 (3), 324 (3), and 325 (3). Acting/Directing (min 3 hours): Theatr 210 (3), 211 (3), 305 (3), 306 (3), 310 (3), 312 (3). History: Theatr 333 (3), 334 (3), Management: Theatr 340 (3), Commun 305 (3); Mgmt 312 (4). Pinnacle Block: Theatr 499 (3), and 480 (3), plus 3 elective credit hours from the following: Theatr 411(3), or 489 (3). Integrated Studies Rationale: A written rationale explaining connections between 9 credit hours of courses taken for "general requirements" and the major's chosen area of emphasis. It will be submitted to the Theatre Arts area coordinator as a requirement of TA 499 (Senior Seminar). Production Supplement: 2 credit hours of Theatr 215/415 (1), 2 credit hours of Theatr 225/425 (1), and 2 credit hours of Theatr 245/445 (1). PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Theater Arts courses required (28 credit hours): Foundation Block: Theatr 105 (3), 110 (3), 120 (3), 130(3). Development Block: Theatr 212 (3), 240 (3), 410(3), and one course from each of the following two categories: Design: Theatr 320 (3), 321 (3), 322 (3), or 323 (3). History: Theatr 330 (4), 331 (4), 332 (4), 333 (3), 334 (3). Pinnacle, Interdisciplinary and Production Supplement Blocks are not Required for the Minor. PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • Psych SS101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Theatre Arts Teaching majors. • Theatre Arts Teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses. • Theatre Arts Teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.50 GPA. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. • Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students obtaining a Theatre Arts Teaching major meet Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Program). Specific Requirements: • Because of the extensive practical knowledge necessary for a secondary teaching career, the following courses are required for the teaching major (72 credit hours): Theatr 105 (3), 110 (3), 120 (3), 130 (3), 210 (3), 211 (4), 212 (3), 215 (1), 220 (3), 221 (3), 225 (1), 240 (3), 245 (1), 275 (2), 323 (3), 330 (4), 331 (4), 332 (4), 340 (3), 410 (3), 411 (3), 415 (1), 425 (1), 445 (1), 471 (3), 480 (3), 499 (3). • Support course required: Commun HU102 (3). PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. • Meet Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. Specific Requirements: • Because of the extensive practical knowledge necessary for a secondary teaching career, the following courses are required for the teaching major (29 credit hours): Theatr 105 (3), 110 (3), 120 (3), 130 (3), 212 (3), 240 (3), 275 (2), 323 (3), 410 (3), 471 (3). PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3 • Fulfill the requirements for one of the Theatre Arts majors, or Communication and Theatre Arts Teaching major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling one of the Theatre Arts majors, take at least twenty hours among these requirements in courses taken for Theatre Arts Honors credit. • Complete a Theatre Arts Honors Senior Project. • A student may receive Theatre honors credit in any of the following courses: Theatr 321 (3), 322 (3), 323 (3), 324 (3), 330 (4), 331 (4), 332 (4), 340 (3), 410 (3), 483 (3), 499 (3). PROGRAM: THEATRE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR (THEATRE ARTS EMPHASIS)-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). Psych SSI01 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Theatre Arts and Communication Teaching majors. • A minor is not required. • Must achieve a C or better in major courses • Must achieve an overall 3.00 GPA and admission to the Teacher Education Program. (See admission requirements to Teacher Education.) Note: Educ 300 and 400 classes are open only to students admitted to Teacher Education. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students obtaining a Theatre Arts and Communication Composite Teaching major must meet Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Program). • Support courses required: Educ 365 (3); choose one of the following: ChFam SS150 (5), Psych 314 (3), ChFam 450 (3). Specific Requirements: Theatre Arts: • Because of the specific knowledge necessary for a secondary teaching career, the following courses are required for the composite teaching major (40 credit hours): Theatr 110 (3), 105 (3), 211 (4), 212 (3), 215 (1), 220 (3), 221 (3), 225 (1), 240 (3), 245 (1), 275 (3), 323 (3), 410 (3), 415 (1), 425 (1), 445 (1), 471 (3), 499 (3). Communication (minimum of 33 credit hours required): Oral Communication Emphasis: • Communication courses required (23 credit hours): Commun HU105 (3), 107 (4), 214 (3), 220 (4), 312 (3), 380 (3), 485 (3). • Select 10 credit hours of electives from the following in consultation with the department's communication education adviser: Commun 106 (3), 111 (3), 112 (3), 215 (3), 221 (1), 271 (3), 307 (3), 350 (3), 374 (3), 499 (2). Journalism Emphasis: • Communication courses required (20 credit hours): Commun HU 105 (3), 112(3), 113 (5), 271 (3), 313 (3), 486 (3). • Select 13 credit hours of electives from the following in consultation with the department's communication education adviser: Commun 106 (3), 111 (3), HU228 (3), 235 (3), 272 (3), 314 (3), 319 (3), 322 (3), 325 (3), 365 (5), 380 (3), 499 (2). THEATRE ARTS COURSES-THEATR HU101. Understanding Theatre (3) An introduction to live theatre. The purpose of this course is to develop critical awareness by actively involving students in elements of theatre. Students attend theatre productions outside of regularly scheduled class time. HU102. Survey of Cinema (3) Explores cinema as the major art form of contemporary American culture. Some foreign films are also used. Students are required to attend film screenings outside of the regularly scheduled class time. A lab fee is required for this class. HU104. Survey of American Musical Theatre (3) A,W,S An introduction to the American Musical Theatre. The purpose of this course is to develop critical awareness by actively involving students in the various elements of musical theatre. 105. Introduction to Theatre (3) W Introduces the student to the various aspects of the theatre: acting/directing, design/technical, dramatic literature/ history. In addition to reading selected masterworks of dramatic literature, the student will learn the vocabulary of theatre. The purpose, function and inter-relatedness of the artists within the theatre will be explored. 110. Acting: An Introduction (3) A, W, S An overview of creativity using the human body, intellect and spirit. Emphasizes the fundamentals of acting and stage comportment. NOTE: Although the course will be offered every quarter, theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the "majors section" offered Fall quarter. 120. Backstage at the Theatre (3) W Allied with Theatre Arts works in progress this course explores production efforts toward mounting Weber State productions from concept to performance. Hands on experience is emphasized in this exploration of creative development. Two arranged studio hours per week are required. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 122 123 Continuing Education |
