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Show • Theatre Arts Theatre Arts • General Information 130. Script Analysis (3) W Introduces students to methods of analyzing drama for the purpose of theatre production. Scripts for plays currently in production at Weber State, and a wide variety of others, will be examined. 191. Performing Arts Forum (1) Discussion oriented course providing a forum for issues faced by students in the Department of Performing Arts. Students will meet regularly and alternate the focus between the disciplines of dance, music, and theatre arts. 210. Stage Movement (3) S Developing the physical component of an actor's instrument is the focus of this course. Basic stage movement and period styles of movement are areas of study. 211. Theatre Voice and Diction (4)W Developing the actor's voice is the focus of this course. The IPA, and a formal vocal training system are areas of study. Applications for the singing actor will be explored. 212. Acting I: Character Analysis and Development (3) W An introduction to methods of creating a character using the actor's instrument—body, intellect, and soul. The course applies elements of stage movement as well as voice and diction. Includes two hours per week arranged studio acting hours. 215. Acting/Directing Practicum (1) A,W,S Hands on learning through involvement on stage in Weber State Theatre Arts productions. May be repeated for credit. 220. Costume Construction (3) A Exploration of the theory and practice of building costumes for the stage in classroom and hands-on formats. Two studio hours per week are required. Prerequisite: Theatr 120 221. Technical Production (3) S Exploration of the theory and practice of building scenery, executing a lighting plot, and stage rigging through classroom and hands-on experience. Two studio hours per week are required. Prerequisite: Theatr 120. 225. Design/Tech Practicum (1) A, W, S Hands on learning through involvement backstage on running crews or through studio work for Weber State Theatre Arts productions. 240. Stage Management (3) A A practical study of stage management techniques necessary for efficient theatre production. A conceptual overview of the rehearsal and performance process will be stressed. 244. Acting for Musical Theatre (3) W 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: Theatre 212. 245. Management Practicum (1) A, W, S Hands on learning through involvement in "front of house" operations for Weber State Theatre Arts productions. May be repeated for credit. 265. Individual Training in Stage Voice (1) A, W, S Eight individual lessons on vocal technique for the actor. 270. Stage Combat (3) A Physical training in the art and craft of stage combat. Emphasis is on safe application of technique to choreograph and execute stage fights. May be repeated for upper division credit. 275. Stage Makeup (2) W A practical exploration of basic stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will be determined by the department. All students must have completed English 112 to register for upper division courses (courses numbered 301 and above). 305. Acting for the Camera (3) For majors and non-majors, this course introduces the unique challenges of acting for film and video. Includes four arranged acting studio hours per week. Prerequisite: TA212. 306. Auditioning (3) A A practical course for theatre majors. Includes practice of cold readings, prepared monologues, and improvisation. Prerequisite: TA212. 310. Acting II: Scene Study (3) S Applies the principles learned in Acting I on a more intense level. Includes two arranged acting studio hours per week. Prerequisites: Acting I (TA 212), Stage Movement (TA 210) and Voice and Diction (TA 211). 312. Acting HI: Acting Styles and Systems (3) A 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: Acting II (TA310). ,■_____ □ 320. Costume Design (3) S A practical exploration of how a costume designer communicates characterization through costumes in relationship with the other design elements of a production. 321. Scenic Design (3) W A practical exploration of how a scenic designer creates an environment for dramatic action through scenery and properties. 322. Lighting Design (3) W A practical exploration of how a lighting designer illuminates dramatic action. 323. Scenographic Design I: Scenery and Lighting for Teachers (3) W A practical exploration of how a scenic designer communicates an environment for dramatic action through scenery and properties, and how a lighting designer illuminates dramatic action in the designed environment. Students will choose to emphasize: scenic design TA 321; lighting design TA 322; scenic and lighting combination TA 323 for teaching majors. 324. Costume History (3) Study of period fashion is applied to the unique needs of theatre costumes in relationship to other areas of design. Cultural connections are emphasized. 325. Architecture and Decoration for Designers (3) Study of period architecture. Fine and functional art is applied to the unique needs of scenic design in relationship to other areas of design. Cultural connections are emphasized. 330. History and Literature of Theatre I (4) A A study of theatre and drama from their origins until the closing of the theatres in 1642. 331. History and Literature of Theatre II (4) W A study of theatre and drama from the Restoration until the beginnings of modern theatre. 332. History and Literature of Theatre III (4) S A study of theatre and drama from the development of modern theatre until the present. 333. Asian Theatre and Drama (3) A This course will deal with different subjects during different quarters. Possible subjects include Chinese drama and theatre, Japanese drama and theatre, Southeast Asian and Indian drama and theatre. May be repeated for credit. 334. History and Literature of Musical Theatre (3) W 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. 340. Performing Arts Management (3) An overview of management techniques as applied to the performing arts in general. The course is divided into front of house management and company management. 410. Directing I (3) A Theory and practical application of directing approaches. Prerequisites: Acting I (TA 212), Stage Management (TA 240) and a costume, scenic, or lighting design course (TA320,321,322or323). Jk 411. Directing II (3) W (even years only) Advanced theory and application of directing approaches. Prerequisites: TA410. 415. Acting/Directing Practicum (1) A, W, S Hands on learning through involvement on stage in Weber State Theatre Arts productions. May be repeated for credit. 425. Design/Tech Practicum (1) A, W, S Hands on learning through involvement backstage on running crews or through studio work for Weber State Theatre Arts productions. A 444. Scene Study for Musical Theatre (3) S 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: Theatre 244. 1 445. Management Practicum (1) A, W, S Hands on learning through involvement in "front of house" operations for Weber State Theatre Arts productions. May be retaken for credit. ^^ 450. Dramaturgy (3) Application of history/research track to the conceptual development of plays. 460. Creative Drama (3)5 Theories and practices of creative drama related to classroom, playground, and social services. Especially recommended to students of recreation, education and social services. 465. Individual Training in Stage Voice (1) A, W, S Eight individual lessons on vocal technique for the actor. 470. Stage Combat (3) A Physical training in the art and craft of stage combat. Emphasis is on safe application of technique to choreograph and execute stage fights. May be repeated for upper division credit. ^^ 471. Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School (3) A Application of pedagogy to teaching theatre arts in secondary schools. Requires field experiences supervised by Theatre Arts Faculty. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 124 125 Continuing Education |
