• Visual Arts Visual Arts • 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, 322 or 323). 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 onstage 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. 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. 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. ^k 450. Dramaturgy (3) Application of history/research track to the conceptual development of plays. 460. Creative Drama (3) S 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. ^k 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. ^ 480. Senior Project (3) A, W, S An individual project which applies to each student's area of emphasis. Projects must be approved by the theatre area coordinator. Upon completion, a written evaluation of the project must be submitted to the theatre area coordinator. J^ 483. Directed Readings (1-3) A, W, S A 489. Cooperative Work Experience (3) A, W, S 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. The experience will be arranged through the department, but will require application by the student to the organization. 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. ^k 492. 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. A^ 499. Senior Seminar (3) A A colloquium style class which draws students from various interests together in a mutual exploration of theatre research and production, employment opportunities and graduate schools. DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS Chair: James McBeth Location: Collett Art Studio, Room 104 Telephone Contact: Elaine Luhn 626-6455 Professors: Arthur R. Adelmann, Mark Biddle, Dale W. Bryner, David N. Cox, Susan Makov, James R. McBeth, Richard J Van Wagoner; Associate Professors: Drex M. Brooks, James Jacobs, Angelika Pagel; Assistant Professor: Miguel Almanza; Visiting Lecturer: Naseem Banerji. Description The Department of Visual Arts offers a variety of courses and areas of emphasis. Programs leading to the bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, and bachelor of fine arts degrees are available for those students seeking to become artists with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: art teaching (B.F.A. not yet available), ceramics, drawing, metals/jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual communications (design or illustration) and weaving. Departmental course offerings are enhanced by public lectures, seminars, workshops and special classes by critics, historians and visiting artists. Learning research and problem solving skills, making art, critiquing and evaluating art by developing dialogue and writing skills, selecting and preparing work for exhibition are all part of the educational program in the Department of Visual Arts. Solo and/or group exhibitions are encouraged for seniors and required for all Bachelor of Fine Arts majors. The Gallery of the Department of Visual Arts is a space set aside for the exhibition of works of art which exemplify those ideas and values that are taught as part of the Department of Visual Arts curriculum. The Gallery program serves not only students but the public as well. Ongoing exhibitions of the work of local, regional and nationally and internationally recognized artists serve a vital role in the cultural life of the community. The Gallery organizes at least six exhibitions each year. All are free and open to the public. Transfer students must present an official transcript and a portfolio for review to determine which courses will be required for completion of degree requirements at Weber State University. A minimum number of residency credit hours are required. They are as follows: 28 credit hours for the B.F.A., 21 for the 83 hour major, 15 for the 60 hour major, 7 for minors. Studio Fees Studio fees are required of students enrolled in the following art classes: art education, ceramics, metals/ jewelry, oil/acrylic painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and weaving. PROGRAM: ART MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE Areas of Emphasis: • General Art • Art Teaching • Photography • Two Dimensional • Three Dimensional • Visual Communications/Design or Illustration Option 1 (60 credit hours) minor required: • In addition to the foundation and core requirements (see below), the student is required to take 22 credit hours as outlined in a chosen area of emphasis (except Photography requires 26 credit hours). Option 2 (83 credit hours) no minor required: • Students may request this option after completing the foundation requirement. Students will be admitted into this program by review of their GPA and after receiving a positive recommendation of the art faculty following a portfolio review. • In addition to completing the sixty credit hour requirement as outlined in Option 1, the student will complete another 23 credit hours after being admitted to the Option 2 program. • Specific courses will be determined in consultation with the Department of Visual Arts chair. General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • Art majors must have a C or better in major courses. • Art majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. • 183 total hours are required for a B.S., B.A., or B.F.A. degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: Foundation (19 credit hours) for all emphases the freshman year: • Art 108 (3) (offered Autumn quarter only.) • Drawing : Art 111 (4) (offered A, W, & S), 112 (4), (offered Winter and Spring quarters.) • Design : Art 116 (4), 117 (4), (offered Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters.) Core for All Emphases: • Art 115 (4), HU201 (4) (not required in Photography), HU202 (4), HU203 (4), 218 (3). Emphasis (Required in addition to foundation and core): Art majors who have completed the foundation and core are permitted to take the 300 level studio class without the 200 prerequisite in Metals/Jewelry, Watercolor Painting, and Weaving. Students who have not completed the foundation and core and who wish to take specialized studio courses must take the 200 level studio course. General Art Emphasis: Option 1 (22 credit hours): Art 260 (4), 270 (4), 312 (3); choose 11 credit hours from the following: Art 220 (4), 231 (4), 242 (3), 243 (4), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 365 or 265 (3), one class approved by department chair. Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Student Services Science 126 127