178 MUSC 4860. Internship in Music (1-3) ** Practical synthesis and application of knowledge and skills gained in pedagogy and methods courses. Students plan and implement lessons, document progress, and evaluate their teaching assignments in group or private settings. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. MUSC 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) ** A continuation of MUSC 2890. Open to all students. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. MUSC 4910. Opera Production (2) Preparation of operatic scenes and music. Music and staging rehearsal venue for the preparation of fully staged opera productions. MUSC 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-4) ** Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. MUSC 4991. Senior Recital (1) ** Private instruction in preparation for and public performance of a one hour recital. MUSC 4992. Senior Project (1) ** Music education majors have the option of completing a senior project in lieu of the senior recital and should register for MUSC 4992 during the semester in which they plan to complete the project. Requires submission of a project proposal and approval by a faculty committee. Prerequisite: MUSC 4830. * May be repeatedfor credit ** Music Majors and Minors only Theatre Arts Area I he Theatre Arts area of the Department of Performing Arts provides scholarly, creative, collaborative and practical theatre experience for students. The objectives of the program are to: 1) Encourage participation in and appreciation of theatre and drama; 2) Foster creativity and develop technical skills in acting, directing, costuming, scenic design, script writing and theatre management; 3) Prepare students for careers or professional schooling in those fields that require strong presentational skills, creative problem solving, effective collaboration, and an understanding of human experience. Theatre students must complete a sequence of formal course work that includes University general education, core theatre courses, and focus or specialty courses. Formal course work is complemented by a sequence of experiential learning opportunities in the theatre. Students and faculty develop individualized programs of course work and practical experience, including a junior seminar, annual juries, portfolio preparation, various practica, and opportunities for individual theatre projects. Study of theatre provides students with useful tools to contribute to and make positive changes in society. Theatre students learn about diverse historical eras, communities and technologies. Theatre challenges students to be creative and to translate that creativity into applied processes - to think precisely, speak confidently in public, work productively with others, visualize abstract concepts and represent those concepts concretely. Theatre skills are useful in a variety of professions including, but not limited to, business, government, law, journalism, and public relations. Major Requirements The department offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Musical Theatre, Theatre Arts, and Theatre Arts Teaching. A minimum of 62 course units (2.0 or better GPA) or courses in the combined areas of Dance, Music, and Theatre are required to qualify for the Musical Theatre Major. A minimum of 45 course units (2.0 or better) of Theatre Arts courses must be completed to qualify for either the Theatre Arts or Theatre Arts Teaching programs. Teaching majors must also satisfy all requirements for the Licensure Program as outlined by the Department of Teacher Education. A $350 Applied Music Fee is charged to Theatre Arts Area majors and minors enrolled in Individual Training in Stage Voice (THEA 4651). These lessons are 45 minutes in length. A limited number of slots are available for students registering for these lessons. Performance Opportunities Involvement in theatre productions is an important part of the Theatre program. The Weber State Theatre produces a full season of plays in the Austad, Allred and Eccles theatres of the state-of-the-art Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Theatre facilities include a variety of proscenium and flexible staging situations. Students are given first priority in all department productions. The theatre season is offered by the Department of Performing Arts as part of the Performing Arts Series. Because the season is generously supported by the Associated Students of Weber State through student fees, students receive substantial discounts for performances. 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. Musical Theatre Major bachelors degree (ba) » Program Prerequisite: Completion of the required pre-major core courses listed under the following Course Requirements with a grade of "C" or better and an audition are required for admission to this program. » 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; 62-63 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 801-626-6437 for more information and referrals for an appointment. Admission Requirements An audition is required for admission to this program after completing the pre-major core courses. Auditions will be scheduled in spring semester each year. General Education Refer to General Requirements for Bachelor of Arts requirements. See Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA listed under the major course requirements. The following courses required for this major may also be applied to fill general education requirements: DANC CA/DV1010 Introduction to Dance (3), THEA CA1033 Introduction to Acting (3) and THEA CA1043 Introduction to American Musical Theatre (3). Weber State University 2011 -2012 Catalog