Theatre Arts TEACHING MINOR Note: This program is being revised. Refer to the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) for updated information and/or contact the Depaitment of Performing Arts at 801-626-6437. » 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 requhements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements for Teaching Minor Required Courses (18 credit hours) THEACA1033 Acting I (3) THEA 1053 Introduction to Theatre for Majors (3) THEA 1513 Stage Craft/Technical Theatre Foundations (3) THEA 2513 Design for the Theatre/Intro to Design (3) THEA 3103 Directing I (3) THEA 4713 Teaching Theatre (3) Elective Course (3 credit hours) Select one of the following THEA 3303 History & Literature of Theatre I (3) THEA 3313 History & Literature of Theatre II (3) THEATRE ARTS COURSES THEA Note: Many of the following cowses are being revised. Refer to the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) for updated information and/or contact the Depaitment of Performing Arts at 801-626-6437. THEA CA1013. Introduction to Theatre/ Survey of 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. THEA CA1023. Introduction to Film (3) Examination and analysis of film and him 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. THEA CA1033. Acting I (3) 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 Fall semester. THEA CA1043. Introduction to American Musical Theatre (3) An introduction to American Musical Theatre, it's 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. 143 THEA 1053. Introduction to Theatre for Majors (3) Introduces the student to various aspects of the theatre: contemporary dramatic literature, script analysis, production aspects and research techniques. Also includes an introduction to college studies and to the Department of Performing Arts. THEA HUl 115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, music, and other 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. Cross listed in ART, COMM, ENGL, FL, & LIBS. THEA 1223. Stage Makeup (2) A practical investigation of stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application. Class meets eight weeks. THEA 1513. Stage Craft/Technical Theatre Foundations (3) 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. Includes the theory and practice of building scenery and costuming, executing a lighting plot, and stage rigging. Two arranged studio hours per week are required. THEA 1911. Performing Arts Forum (1) Discussion oriented course providing a forum for issues faced by students in the Department of Performing Arts. Students meet regularly and alternate the focus between the disciplines of dance, music, and theatre arts. THEA 2002A/4002A. Special Studies in Theatre: Stage Movement (2) An exploration of specialized stage movement topics and period styles. May be repeated for upper division credit. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester. THEA 2002C/4002C. Special Studies in Theatre: Stage Combat (2) Physical tiaining in the art and craft of stage combat. Emphasis is on safe application of technique to choreograph stage fights. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester. THEA 2002D/4002D. Special Studies in Theatre: Auditioning (2) A practical exploration of professional audition techniques including cold reading, prepared monologues, improvisation and portfolio preparation. May be repeated for upper division credit. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester. THEA 2002G/4002G. Special Studies in Theatre: Mask Design and Construction (2) An introduction to a variety of methods and materials for the design and construction of masks. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester. THEA 2002H/4002H. Special Studies in Theatre: Contemporary Topics (2) Diversified exploration of pertinent theatre topics. May be repeated for upper division credit. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS / BAT LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts& Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & ECON MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog