• Theatre Arts Theatre Arts 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 TEACHING COMPOSITE MAJOR WITH THEATRE EMPHASIS- (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the College of Education.) THEATRE ARTS COURSES-THEATR ]HU101. Understanding The 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. JHU102. 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. 1HU104. 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. i 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. o ]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. ]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. 1191. 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 onstage 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 modem 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 III: 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 modem 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 modem theatre. 332. History and Literature of Theatre HI (4) S A study of theatre and drama from the development of modem 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. Student Services Science 124 125