THEA CA1023. Introduction to Film (3) F, S 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 1030. Voice and Movement for the Actor (3) F 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 ador. Prerequisite: THEA CA1033. (Theatre majors only). THEA CA1033. Acting I (3) Su, F, S An overview of dramatic creativity that uses the human body, intellect and spirit to explore, interpret and present dramatic scripts. Course indudes fundamentals of ading and stage comportment. NOTE: Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the "majors only section" offered Spring semester and concurrently enroll in THEA 1713. THEA CA1043. Introduction to American Musical Theatre (3) F, S An introduction to American Musical Theatre, its history and creative dements. 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) F 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 pradical 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. THEA TD/HU1115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will leam core information literacy skills and use the library and the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate Humanities topics and inf ormation. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research projed on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expeded to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled dass time. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. 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) S An introductory course focusing on plot, charader, 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 pradical perspedive. For students who intend to perform, direct, and design within the collaborative production process. 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) 5 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) 5 Lecture/demonstration of principles and pradical use of electricity, lighting equipment, control systems, elementary technical drawing, and lighting design pradice 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 prindples learned in Acting I on a more intense level. Includes two arranged ading studio hours per week. Prerequisite: THEA 1030, THEA CA1033, and by audition. THEA 2203. Costume Technology (3) S 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 produdion. 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) S Introduces students to the techniques required to perform in various styles encountered in contemporary theatre, from Greek tragedy to the most modern forms. Indudes two arranged studio hours per week. Prerequisite: THEA 2033, and by audition. THEA 3103. Directing I (3) F Theory and practical application of direding 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) S 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 dass produdion contribution. Prerequisite: THEA 2012. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog