153 I 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) F A practical investigation of stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application. Class meets for eight weeks. A lab fee is required for this class. THEA 1713. Script Analysis (3) 5 An introductory course focusing on plot, character, language, and thematic analysis of varied historical and modern performance texts in the context of contemporary staging practice. This course teaches play analysis from a practical perspective. For students who intend to perform, direct, and design within the collaborative production process. Recommended Prerequisite: THEA 1052. Recommended Co-requisite: THEA 1033. THEA 2012. Stage Scenery (2) F Introduction to stage scenery: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, shop and stage equipment, construction principles, and elementary technical drawing and design procedures. Students may register for THEA 4851S Scenery Tech Practicum concurrently or at any time after completion of this course. THEA 2022. Stage Costume (2) S 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 THEA 4851C Costume Tech Practicum concurrently or at any time after the completion of this course. THEA 2032. Stage Lighting (2) S 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 THEA 485IL Lighting Tech Practicum concurrently or at any time after completion of this course. THEA 2033. Acting II (3) F Applies the principles learned in Acting I on a more intense level. Includes two arranged acting studio hours per week. Prerequisite: THEA 1030, THEA CA1033, and by audition. THEA 2203. Costume Technology (3) 5 odd 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 2022. THEA 2403. Production and Stage Management (3) F 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 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) F A 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 and admittance to the Musical Theatre program. THEA 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The department will determine the specific title and credit authorized. THEA 3033. Advanced Acting (3) 5 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, and by audition. THEA 3103. Directing I (3) F Theory and practical application of directing approaches. Prerequisites: THEA CA1033 and at least two of the following classes - THEA 1223, THEA 2012, THEA 2022, or THEA 2032. THEA 3212. Scenic Design (2) 5 even Scenic Design will provide a practical exploration of the methods and materials of scenic design for the theatre. The course includes instruction in visual research, conceptual sketching, rendering, hand and computer aided drafting for theatre, and requires some outside class production contribution. Prerequisite: THEA 2012. THEA 3222. Stage Lighting Design (2) 5 odd This course is a practical exploration of the equipment, materials, and processes of stage lighting and stage lighting design. The course includes instruction in mechanical drawing by hand and by computer aided design systems. Production work outside of class is required. Prerequisites: THEA 2012 and THEA 2032. THEA 3232. Scene Painting (2) F Applied training in basic scene painting/scenic artist techniques for theatre. Surface preparation, priming, base painting, blending and scumbling, texture and detailing lessons are applied in producing finished demonstration flats including wall surfaces, wallpaper, bricks, rocks, wood grain and molding, marble, foliage, and copying a selected original. Prerequisites: THEA 2012 and THEA 2032. THEA 3243. Costume History (3) F A study of historic costume in relation to stage applications and contemporary fashion. THEA 3303. History and Literature of Theatre I (3) F A study of theatre and drama from theft origins until the Restoration. THEA 3313. History and Literature of Theatre II (3) 5 A study of theatre and drama from the beginnings of modem theatre until the present. THEA HU3323. History and Literature of Contemporary Theatre (3) S A survey of theatre history and literature that will study theatre from the 20th century and into the present time. Specific attention will be given to the plays and producing organizations of minorities and other underrepresented groups. THEA 3340. Theatre Management (3) 5 even An overview of theatre management techniques that includes all the operating functions such as marketing, promotion, fundraising, accounting and personnel management. A functional business plan for a Theatre is the culminating experience of this course. THEA 3343. History and Literature of Musical Theatre (3) S A study of musical theatre from the origins of Opera through contemporary musical theatre. Cultural connections are emphasized Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog Generai PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts& Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL SocialS, Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus