Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 299 THEA 4270 - Dramatic Theory and Analysis Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years A study of dramatic theory from early Greek thinkers through contemporary theorists. The class will be based on reading primary and secondary texts and will class time will be spent on projects, activities, discussion, and lecture. Additional research assignments are required. THEA 4603 - Creative Drama Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] odd years Theories and practices incorporating the techniques of creative drama into the elementary school curriculum. Especially recommended to students of elementary education, recreation, and social services. THEA 4651 - Individual Training in Stage Voice Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Twelve individual lessons on vocal technique for the actor. A list of approved voice instructors is maintained in the department office. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. The Musical Theatre students are required to complete Individual Training in Stage Voice a minimum of six times to complete their degree however it is not uncommon for students to take private voice lessons each semester they are enrolled. The maximum time a student can repeat this class for credit is eight times. THEA 4713 - Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years Application of pedagogy to teaching theatre arts in secondary schools. Requires field experiences supervised by Theatre Arts Faculty. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 and THEA 1033 . THEA 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Advanced level, independent study under the direction of faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of supervising instructor required for credit. May be repeated 8 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours. THEA 4851 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Hands on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in "front of house" operations for Weber State Theatre productions. To become a well-rounded theatre student, students are required to participate in the production of the departmental plays as often as their schedule allows. Since there are so many different learning opportunities in the theatre it is though Practicum that they are each exposed to the whole production process. There are 2 different Practicum course numbers, one for performance and the other for the design, technical, and management aspects of theatre. The course numbers stay the same from semester to semester but the content; the plays produced changes each time. Minimally students are required to enroll in a Practicum course 3 times to graduate, however since students are expected to be involved in the production of each play (2 per semester) then they should be completing 4 Practicums each academic year. The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of THEA 4851 and THEA 4861 for credit is sixteen times. THEA 4860 - Advanced Playwriting Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years This course will be an advanced study of dramatic structure and the process of playwriting, focusing on writing full length plays. Extensive writing is required. Prerequisite: THEA 3505 and instructor approval. THEA 4861 - Performance Practicum Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Practical applied performance work to be registered for by students who are 1) cast in, 2) have a significant assistant directing responsibility, or 3) are the production director for a WSU production. To become a well-rounded theatre student, students are required to participate in the production of the departmental plays as often as their schedule allows. Since there are so many different learning opportunities in the theatre it is though Practicum that they are each exposed to the whole production process. There are 2 different Practicum course numbers, one for performance and the other for the design, technical, and management aspects of theatre. The course numbers stay the same from semester to semester but the content; the plays produced changes each time. Minimally students are required to enroll in a Practicum course 3 times to graduate, however since students are expected to be involved in the production of each play (2 per semester) then they should be completing 4 Practicums each academic year. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor/ director. The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of THEA 4851 and THEA 4861 for credit is sixteen times. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog