Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities 245 MUSC 1140 - Sight-Singing & Ear-Training II Credits: (l) MUSC 1901 - Music: The First-Year Experience Credits: (l) MUSC 1911 - Introduction to Music Technology Credits: (l) MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III Credits: (3) MUSC 2120 - Music Theory IV Credits: (3) MUSC 2130 - Sight Singing & Ear-Training III Credits: (l) MUSC 2140 - Sight Singing & Ear-Training IV Credits: (l) MUSC 3205 - Music History I: Medieval and Renaissance Music Credits: (2) MUSC 3206 - Music History II: Baroque and Classical Music Credits: (3) MUSC 3207 - Music History III: Music of the 19th through the 21st Centuries Credits: (3) MUSC 3208 - World Music Credits: (2) MUSC 3840 - Form and Analysis Credits: (2) Theatre Arts Area The 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 iie Theatre program. The Weber State Theatre produces a full season of plays in the Austad, Alfred and Eccles iieatres of the state-of-the-art Val A. Browning Center for iie Perform ing 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, iieatre majors are encouraged to seek summer employment in stock or repertory companies relating to their interests. Dance (BA) The BA degree in Dance provides an awareness of the possibilities of dance in all of its manifestations and rig orously prepa res stu den ts in perfo rm a nee, cho reog raphy, community outreach and involvement, education, technology, social and cultural roles, and research/scholarly endeavors. The degree prepares enthusiastic and energetic graduates who will use their passion about the art form to guide their career and advanced study choices. • Foreign Language: Required • Minor: Not Required • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) and an overall GPA of 2.50 or "C+." In addition, a grade of "B" or higher is required in at least one 3000-level major course in both ballet and modern dance. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation-a minimum of 60 of these must be Dance classes. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). [Advisement Students should meet annually, if not more often, with the faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Email jlawrence@weber.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). There are no special admission requirements for this major. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog