Students who select the Theatre Arts Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements for Teaching Minor Required Courses (22 credit hours) THEA CA1013 Introduction to Theatre THEACA1033 Acting I (3) THEA 3103 Directing I (3) THEA 4713 Teaching Theatre in Secondary School (3) Select two of the following technical theatre classes THEA 1223 Stage Makeup (2) THEA 2012 Stage Scenery (2) THEA 2022 Stage Costume (2) THEA 2032 Stage Lighting (2) Select one of the following theatre history classes THEA 3303 History & Literature of Theatre I (3) THEA 3313 History & Literature of Theatre II (3) THEA HU3323 History & Literature of Contemporary Theatre (3) Select one of the following options Any upper division 3 credit hour Theatre Arts course Any upper division 2 credit hour Theatre Arts course plus any 1 credit hour Theatre Practicum THEATRE ARTS COURSES - THEA THEA CA1013. Introduction to Theatre (3) Su, F, Sp 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. Note: Theatre majors are required to enroll in the face-to-face class, not the online section. THEA CA1023. Introduction to Film (3) Su, F, Sp 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 time. A lab fee is required for this class. THEA 1030. Voice and Movement for the Actor (3) F Natural resources of the human voice and body are studied as artistic resources for the performing artist. The course is designed to examine both the process and products of vocal and physical dynamics. The goal of this course is to integrate vocal and physical skills into the working process of the actor. Prerequisite: THEA CA1033. (Theatre majors only). THEA CA1033. Acting I (3) Su, F, Sp An overview of dramatic creativity that uses the human body, intellect and spirit to explore, interpret and present dramatic scripts. Course includes fundamentals of acting and stage comportment. Note: Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the "majors only section" offered spring semester and concurrently enroll in THEA 1713. THEA CA1043. Introduction to American Musical Theatre (3) F, Sp An introduction to American Musical Theatre, its history and creative elements. Students will develop critical awareness of the differences between traditional and musical theatre by becoming actively involved in reading, observing, and analyzing musical theatre. Note: Musical Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in this class fall semester. 181 THEA 1051. Freshman (New Student) Seminar (1) F An introduction to the Theatre Arts Area devoted to the needs of incoming majors, including faculty and staff introductions and theatrical personnel responsibilities, audition notices and practices, production and Practicum assignments, and opportunities available within the facility. Includes detailed academic advice for majors and minors, and practical methods of library research for theatre topics at WSU. THEA CA1053. Introduction to Technical Production (3) F, Sp An introduction to the production components of live theatre in which students will develop an awareness of technical aspects including scenery, lighting, costume, properties and sound. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. This course is recommended for non-theatre majors and minors. THEA TD/HU1115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) F, Sp An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will leam core information literacy skills and use the library and the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed in ART, COMM, ENGL, FL, & LIBS. THEA 1223. Stage Makeup (2) Sp A practical investigation of stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application. Class meets the 1st block of spring semester. A lab fee is required for this class. THEA 1713. Script Analysis (3) Sp An introductory course focusing on plot, character, language, and thematic analysis of varied historical and modern performance texts in the context of contemporary staging practice. This course teaches play analysis from a practical perspective. For students who intend to perform, direct, and design within the collaborative production process. Recommended Co-requisite: THEA 1033. THEA 2012. Stage Scenery (2) F Introduction to stage scenery: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, shop and stage equipment, construction principles, and elementary technical drawing and design procedures. Class meets the 1st block of fall semester. THEA 2022. Stage Costume (2) F Introduction to stage costume: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, fabrics, costume construction methods, elementary design principles, costume history, research and procedures for theatrical costumes. Class meets the 1st block of fall semester. THEA 2032. Stage Lighting (2) Sp Lecture/demonstration of principles and practical use of electricity, lighting equipment, control systems, elementary technical drawing, and lighting design practice as applied to the stage. Class meets the 1st block of spring semester. THEA 2033. Acting II (3) F Applies the principles learned in Acting I on a more intense level. Includes two arranged acting studio hours per week. Prerequisite: THEA 1030, THEA CA1033, and by audition. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning & Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts& Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA- ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog