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 film 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. THEA 1051. Freshman Seminar (1) An introduction to the Theatre Arts Area devoted to the needs of incoming majors, including: faculty and staff introductions and theatrical personnel responsibilities, audition notices and practices, production and Practicum assignments, and opportunities available within the facility. Includes detailed academic advice for majors and minors, and practical methods of library research for theatre topics at WSU. Will instruct students in professional job market opportunities, as well as resume and portfolio preparation and presentation. Meets for the first 5 weeks of the semester; may be taken with THEA 1052. THEA 1052. Introduction to Dramatic Literature (2) An introduction to the language of dramatic literature, structure, and criticism. Introduces concepts of form and styles of drama with reading from significant periods of historical drama, as well as modern and contemporary examples. This is a leveling course for further study of dramatic analysis. Course meets weeks 6 through end of semester (10 weeks). Prerequisite/Corequisite: THEA 1051. 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. 145 THEA 1713. Script Analysis (3) An introductory course focusing on plot, character, language, and thematic analysis of varied historical and modem performance texts in the context of contemporary staging practice. This course teaches play analysis from a practical perspective. For design students who intend to perform, direct, and design within the collaborative production process. THEA 2002C/4002C. Special Studies in Theatre: Stage Combat (2) Physical training 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 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. THEA 2012. Stage Scenery (2) Introduction to stage scenery: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, shop and stage equipment, construction principles, elementary technical drawing and design procedures. Students may register for THEA 285 IS Scenery Practicum concurrently or at any time after completion of this course. THEA 2022. Stage Costume (2) Introduction to stage costume: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, fabrics, costume construction methods, elementary design principles and procedures for theatrical costumes. Students may register for lab Practicum THEA 2851C concurrently or at any time after the completion of this course. THEA 2023. Voice and Movement for the Actor (3) Natural resources of the human voice and body are studied as artistic resources for the performing artist. The course is designed to examine both the process and products of vocal and physical dynamics. The goal of this course is to integrate vocal and physical skills into the working process of the actor. Prerequisite: THEA CA1033. THEA 2032. Stage Lighting (2) Lecture/demonstration of principles and practical use of electricity, lighting equipment, control systems, elementary technical drawing, and lighting design practice as applied to the stage. Students may register for lab Practicum THEA 2831 concurrently or at any time after completion of this course. 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 CA1033,2023, and by audition. 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 and THEA 2022. 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 stressed, including an overview General PROFILE I ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS 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 SCM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh 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 SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog