144 THEA 2033. Acting II (3) Applies the principles learned in Acting I on a more intense level. Includes two arranged acting studio hours per week. Prerequisite: THEA CA1033, Acting I. THEA 2203. Costume Technology (3) A practical exploration of the research and construction techniques used to create contemporary and historic costumes for the stage. A lab fee is required for this class. Recommended prerequisite: THEA 1513, Stage Craft/Technical Theatre Foundations THEA 2213. Scenic and Lighting Design (3) A practical exploration of how a scenic designer creates an environment for dramatic action through scenery, properties, and the use of stage lighting. THEA 2403. Production and Stage Management (3) A practical study of stage management techniques necessary for efficient theatre production. A conceptual overview of the rehearsal and performance process will be shessed, including an overview of management techniques as applied to the performing arts in general. Front of house management and company management will be studied. THEA 2443. Acting for Musical Theatre (3) Practical study of acting methods unique to the discipline of musical theatre. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of modem musical theatre, literature through imagery, action, characterization, and analysis of the score and libretto. Prerequisite: THEA 2033, Acting II. THEA 2503. Playwriting I (3) Practical study of dramatic structure and the process of writing and critiquing monologues and one-act plays. Extensive writing is required. THEA 2513. Design for the Theatre/Intro to Design (3) During the first part of the semester, students will explore basic design principles involved with theatre costume and scenery. During the second part of the semester, the class will split into two groups to allow focus on applied costume and scenic design in a hands on format. Two studio hours per week are required. Prerequisite: THEA 1513, Stage Craft/Technical Theatre Foundations. THEA 2651. Individual Training in Stage Voice (1) 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. THEA 2851, 2861. Design/Tech Practicum, Performance Practicum (1,1) 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. May be repeated for credit. THEA 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will be determined by the department. THEA 3033. Advanced Acting (3) Introduces students to the techniques required to perform in various styles encountered in contemporary theatre, from Greek tragedy to the most modern forms. Includes two arranged studio hours per week. Prerequisite: THEA 2033, Acting II, and by audition. THEA 3103. Directing I (3) Theory and practical application of directing approaches. Prerequisites: THEA CA1033, THEA 1053, and THEA 1513. THEA 3243. Costume History (3) A study of historic costume in relation to stage applications and contemporary fashion. THEA 3303. History and Literature of Theatre I (3) A study of theatre and drama from their origins until the Restoration. Prerequisite: THEA 1053. THEA 3313. History and Literature of Theatre II (3) A study of theatre and drama from the begirrnrngs of modem theatre until the present. Prerequisite: THEA 1053. THEA 3340. Theatre Management (2) An overview of theatre management techniques which includes all the operating functions such as marketing, promotion, fundraising, accounting and personnel management. A functional business plan for a theater is the culminating experience of this course. THEA 3343. History and Literature of Musical Theatre (3) A study of musical theatre from the origins of Opera through contemporary musical theatre. Cultural connections are emphasized through examination of book, score and performance. Prerequisite: THEA 1053. THEA 3443. Scene Study for Musical Theatre (3) Advanced study of acting methods unique to the discipline of musical theatre. Emphasis will be placed on the interrelationship of characters through the use of dusts, group scenes, and production numbers. Selected composer and lyricists will also be addressed. Prerequisite: THEA 2443, Acting for Musical Theatre. THEA 3991. Junior Seminar (1) A colloquium which draws theatre students from various interests together in a mutual exploration of theatre research, production, and planning for employment opportunities and graduate study. Prerequisites: THEA CA1033, THEA 1053, and THEA 1513. THEA 4002. Special Studies in Theatre (2) Allows for the advanced study of a changing series of pertinent theatre topics (see THEA 2002). All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester. THEA 4002F. Special Studies in Theatre: Dramaturgy (2) Application of history and research to the conceptual development and production of plays. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester. THEA 4103. Directing II (3) Advanced theory and application of directing approaches. Prerequisite: THEA 3103, Directing I, and by audition. THEA 4143. Directing and Choreographing for Musical Theatre (3) Theory and practical application of directing and choreographing approaches as they pertain to Musical Theatre. Prerequisite: Directing I (THEA 3103). THEA 4203. Costume Design (3) A practical application of the techniques of visual communication used to create costume renderings for dramatic scripts. Recommended prerequisite: THEA 3243, Costume History. THEA 4213. Scenic and Lighting Design (3) A practical exploration of how a scenic designer creates an environment for dramatic action through scenery, properties, and the use of stage lighting. Prerequisite: THEA 1513, Stage Craft/ Technical Theatre Foundations. Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog