128 129 Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for one of the Theatre Arts majors, or Communication and Theatre Arts Teaching major, of which at least twenty hours must be taken for Theatre Arts Honours credit. A student may receive Theatre Honours credit in any of the following courses: Scenic Design Lighting Design Scenographic Design I: Teachers Costume History History Sc Literature of Theatre I History Sc Literature of Theatre II History Sc Literature of Theatre II Performing Arts Management Directing I Directed Readings Senior Seminar In addition, complete a Theatre Arts Honours Senior Project. Theatre Arts and Communication Composite Teaching Major (Theatre Arts Emphasis) Theatr 321 Theatr 322 Theatr 323 Theatr 324 Theatr 330 Theatr 331 Theatr 332 Theatr 340 Theatr 410 Theatr 483 Theatr 499 1- Theatr 211 Theatr 212 Theatr 215 Theatr 220 Theatr 221 3 Theatr 225 3 Theatr 240 3 Theatr 245 3 Theatr 275 4 Theatr 323 4 Theatr 410 4 Theatr 415 3 Theatr 425 3 Theatr 445 3 Theatr 471 3 Theatr 499 BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: Must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). In addition, teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 73 of these is required within the major (40 Theatre Arts courses and 33 Communication courses). A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) — 14 of these are Theatre Arts courses and 6-19 of these are Communication courses. Advisement Students should meet annually with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call 626-6437 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the College of Education (call 626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Core and General Education Refer to pages 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Psych SS101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Theatre Arts Courses Required (40 credit hours) Because of the specific knowledge necessary for a secondary teaching career, the following courses are required for the composite teaching major. Theatr 110 Acting: An Introduction 3 Theatr 105 Introduction to Theatre 3 Theatre Voice Sc Diction 4 Acting I: Character Analysis 3 Acting/Directing Practicum 1 Costume Construction 3 Technical Production 3 ' Design/Tech Practicum 1 Stage Management 3 Management Practicum 1 Stage Makeup 2 Scenographic Design I: Teachers 3 Directing I 3 Acting/Directing Practicum 1 Design/Tech Practicum 1 Management Practicum 1 Teaching Theatre in Sec School 3 Senior Seminar 3 Communication Courses Required (minimum of 33 credit hours) Complete one of the following emphases. • Oral Communication Emphasis Commun HU105 Intro to Interpersonal Commun 3 Commun 107 Intro to Performance Studies 4 Commun 214 Small Group Comm Theory 3 Commun 220 Argumentation Sc Debate 4 Commun 312 Advanced Public Speaking 3 Commun 380 Persuasive Communication 3 Commun 485 Teaching Speech in Sec Schools 3 In addition, select 10 credit hours of electives from the following in consultation with the department's communication education advisor: Commun 106 Listening 3 Commun 111 Intro to Discussion Sc Parliam Law 3 Commun 112 Intro to Mass Communication 3 Commun 215 Theory Sc Principles of Comm 3 Commun 221 Intercollegiate Debate 1 Commun 271 Basic Broadcast Announcing 3 Commun 307 Performance of Children's Lit 3 Commun 350 Business Sc Professional Comm 3 Commun 374 Writing for the Broadcast Media 3 Commun 499 Senior Seminar 2 • Journalism Emphasis Commun HU105 Intro to Interpersonal Commun 3 Commun 112 Intro to Mass Communication 3 Commun 113 Basic Reporting 5 Commun 271 Basic Broadcast Announcing 3 Commun 313 Advanced Reporting 3 Commun 486 Teaching Journalism in Sec Schools 3 In addition, select 13 credit hours of electives from the following in consultation with the department's communication education adviser: Commun 106 Listening 3 Commun 111 Intro to Discussion Sc Parliam Law 3 Commun HU228 Mass Media Sc Society 3 Commun 235 Communication Graphics 3 Commun 272 Radio Production 3 Commun 314 Investigative Reporting 3 Commun 319 Editorial Sc Interpretative Writing 3 Commun 322 Editing Small Publications 3 Commun 325 Telecommunications Revolution 3 Commun 365 Law of Mass Communication 5 Commun 380 Persuasive Communication 3 Commun 499 Senior Seminar 2 THEATRE ARTS COURSES-THEATR HUlOl. 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. 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) 5 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) 5 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). M 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: TA 212. ■ 306. Auditioning (3) A A practical course for theatre majors. Includes practice of cold readings, prepared monologues, and improvisation. Prerequisite: TA212. 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