Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities 285 stays the same from semester to semester but the content; the design projects changes each time. The maximum time a student can repeat this class for credit is eight times. THEA 4230 - Performance Seminar Credits: (1-3) A flexible emphasis course devoted to the acting and directing process of live theatrical production, a forum through which advanced performance students may further their interests and abilities in the acting/directing process that will change in focus from student to student. THEA 4230 Performance Seminar may be used as a capstone project with faculty approval. Prerequisite: THEA 1033 , THEA 2033, THEA 3103 and permission of the instructor. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours. 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 4861 - Performance Practicum Credits: (1) 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. THEA 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience or Internship Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Actual participation with outside performing arts organizations in the day-to-day activity of a performing arts organization will introduce the student to the professional Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog