132 In addition to performance opportunities at Weber State, theatre majors are encouraged to seek summer employment in stock or repertory companies relating to their interests. The Utah Musical Theatre UMT provides the focal point for exciting summer musical theatre in northern Utah. UMT is a semiprofessional summer company drawing national theatre artists, with paid positions open for staff, crew, and cast. Faculty, staff and student participants are selected by audition and application. Musical Theatre Major USUI BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: Complete the required pre-major core courses listed under Course Requirements below with a grade of "C" or better. » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or better. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — 65 of these are required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) — a minimum of 19 of these is required within the major. Advisement Students should meet annually with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6992 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18 of this catalog). There are no special admission or application requirements for this program. General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for this major will also fulfill general education requirements: Dance CA1010 and Theatre CA1043 Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Required Pre-Major Core Courses (12 credit hours) Dance CA1010 Introduction to Dance 3 Theatr CA1043 Intro to American Musical Theatre 3 Theatr 1053 Intro to Theatre for Majors 3 Theatr CA1033 Introduction to Acting 3 Required Courses for Composite Musical Theatre Emphasis • Dance (10 credit hours) Ten units of technique classes selected from the following Dance 1470a, b Ballet, Elementary (1 each) Jazz Dance, Elementary (1 each) Modern Dance, Elementary (1 each) Intermediate Ballet (1 each) Jazz Dance, Intermediate (1 each) Modern Dance, Intermediate (1 each) Dance for Musical Theatre (1 each) Ballet, Advanced (1 each) Advanced Modern Dance (1 each) Rehearsal and Performance (1 each) These courses may be repeated for credit as approved by the advisor. Dance 1480a, b Dance 1490a, b Dance 2470a, b Dance 2480a, b Dance 2490a, b Dance 3440 Dance 3470a, b Dance 3490a, b Dance 4910 • Music (10 credit hours) Music 1102 Fundamentals of Musicianship 2 Music 1103 Music Theory I 3 Music 1113 Music Theory 3 Music 1101 Ear-Training & Sight-Singing I 1 Music 1111 Ear Training & Sight-Singing II 1 • Theatre Arts (33 credit hours) Theatr 1203 Technical Theatre Foundations 3 Theatr 2002 Special Studies in Theatre 2 Theatr 2033 Intermediate Acting 3 Theatr 2053 Elements of Design 3 Theatr 2443 Acting for Musical Theatre 3 Theatr 2651 Individual Training in Stage Voice (repeated 2 times) 2 Theatr 3103 Directing I 3 Theatr 3303 History and Lit of Theatre I 3 Theatr 3343 History and Lit of Musical Theatre 3 Theatr 3443 Scene Study for Musical Theatre 3 Theatr 3991 Junior Seminar 1 Theatr 4651 Individual Training in Stage Voice (repeated 4 times) 4 Theatre Arts Major Theatre Arts Teaching Major ■■i bachelor degree (b.s. or b.a.) » Program Prerequisite: Not Required. » 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 to an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 38 credit hours must be earned in Theatre Arts courses. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) — a minimum of 15 of these is required within the major. Advisement Students should meet annually with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6432 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Courses taken in focus areas must be approved by advisor. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18 of this catalog). There are no special admission or application requirements for this program. General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following general education courses are required for the Theatre Major (B.A./B.S.) degree: a) English HU3500, Studies in Shakespeare, and b) one of the following: Art CA1090, Art and Architecture of the World: Paleolithic to AD 1000 or Art CA1100, Art and Architecture of the World: AD 1000 to Present. 133 Weber State University Theatre Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Theatre Courses Required (29 credit hours) All theatre students must complete 29 credit hours earned from the major core theatre courses listed below. 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 1 2 Introduction to Acting Introduction to Theatre for Majors Technical Theatre Foundations Elements of Design Production and Stage Management Practicum (two required) Directing I History and Lit of Theatre I History and Lit of Theatre II Junior Seminar Practicum (two required) Focus Area Requirements (minimum 9 credit hours) In addition to the 29 hour core, students must complete at least 9 units of study in an approved focus area. Some examples are shown below. A faculty advisor must approve student focus programs and courses. FOCUS AREAS AND SAMPLE PROGRAMS Theatr CA1033 Theatr 1053 Theatr 1203 Theatr 2053 Theatr 2403 Theatr 2861 Theatr 3103 Theatr 3303 Theatr 3313 Theatr 3991 Theatr 4861 Acting Theatr 2033 Theatr 3033 Theatr 2002 Theatr 4002 Teaching Theatr 2033 Theatr 2213 Theatr 4002 Theatr 4713 Intermediate Acting Advanced Acting Special Studies in Theatre Special Studies in Theatre Intermediate Acting 3 Scene and Lighting Design 3 Special Studies in Theatre 2 Teaching in Secondary Schools 3 Students completing the B.A./B.S. Theatre Teaching focus area must complete the 11 credit hours in the Teaching Focus Area (above) AND must also satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Technical (Costume) Theatr 2203 Theatr 3243 Theatr 4002 Theatr 4203 Costume Construction Costume History Special Studies in Theatre Costume Design Technical (Scenic Design) Theatr Theatr Theatr Theatr Directing Theatr Theatr Theatr Theatr Management Theatr 2002 Theatr Theatr Theatr Theatr 2002 2213 4213 4002 2002 4002 4103 4213 2403 3340 4002 4890 Playwriting Theatr 2503 Theatr 4503 Special Studies Scene and Lighting Design Scene and Lighting Design Special Studies in Theatre Special Studies in Theatre Special Studies in Theatre Advanced Directing Scene and Lighting Design Special Studies in Theatre Production and Stage Management Theatre Management Special Studies in Theatre Coop Work Experience/Internship Playwriting I Playwriting II One creative writing class in English department Theatr 1053 Theatr 1203 Theatr 2053 Theatr 3103 Theatre Arts ■MBiNOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours in Theatre Arts classes. Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (15 credit hours) Theatr CA1033 Introduction to Acting Intro to Theatre for Majors Technical Theatre Foundations Elements of Design Directing I Elective Course (3 credit hours) Select one of the following Theatr 3303 History & Literature of Theatre I Theatr 3313 History & Literature of Theatre II Theatre Arts ■^■■■■■III TEACHING MINOR ^g^^^| » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 21 credit hours in Theatre Arts classes. Students who select the Theatre Arts Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements for Teaching Minor Required Courses (18 credit hours). Theatr CA1033 Introduction to Acting Theatr 1053 Introduction to Theatre for Majors Theatr 1203 Technical Theatre Foundations Theatr 2053 Elements of Design Theatr 3103 Directing I Theatr 4713 Teaching Theatre Elective Course (3 credit hours) Select one of the following Theatr 3303 History & Literature of Theatre I Theatr 3313 History & Literature of Theatre II THEATRE ARTS COURSES - THEATR CA1013. Introduction to Theatre (3) An introduction to live theatre and drama and the creative heritage of theatre. Students will develop critical awareness of dramatic theory and performance practice through reading and evaluating historical and contemporary drama, and through applied creative activities. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. CA1023. Introduction to Film Studies (3) Examination and analysis of film and film techniques. Students will develop critical awareness of film as an artistic, social, and cultural phenomenon. Students may be required to attend film screenings outside of the regularly scheduled class times. A lab fee is required for this class. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science ft Technology CS EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE immmmmm COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business ft Econ MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science «■■ BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social ft Behavioral Sciences Q ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Weber State University