Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 259 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 the Theatre program. The Weber State Theatre produces a full season of plays in the Austad, Allred and Eccles theatres of the state-of-the-art Val A. Browning Center for the Performing 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, theatre majors are encouraged to seek summer employment in stock or repertory companies relating to their interests. Performing Arts Course Descriptions Dance (BA) The BA degree in Dance provides an awareness of the possibilities of dance in all of its manifestations and rigorously prepares students in performance, choreography, 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. • Language Requirement: Option 1 or 2 • 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. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements of this catalog for Bachelor of Arts requirements. See Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA listed under the major course requirements. DANC1010 CA/DV and NUTR1020 LS are prerequisites for required dance courses. Course Requirements for BA Degree: Technique Courses Required (20-22 credit hours) Appropriate level technique courses in ballet and modern dance (initially to be determined by placement class) are required every semester ofresidence-8 courses in Ballet and 8 courses in Modern Dance (20 to 22 credit hours). • DANC 1100 - Ballet I Credits: (l) • DANC 1200 - Modern I Credits: (l) • DANC 2470 - Ballet II Credits: (1.5) • DANC 2490 - Modern II Credits: (1.5) • DANC 3470 - Ballet III Credits: (1.5) • DANC 3490 - Modern III Credits: (1.5) Additional Dance Form Required Select four of the following - none of these classes may be repeatedfor credit towards a Dance Major: (4 credit hours). • DANC 1450 - Special Topic Dance Form Credits: (l) variable topic • DANC 1500 - Jazz I Credits: (l) • DANC 1520 - Folk & Ethnic Dance Credits: (l) • DANC 1580 - Tap Dance Credits: (l) • DANC 2500 - Jazz II Credits: (l) • DANC 3440 - Dance for Musical Theatre Credits: (l) • DANC 3450 - Special Topic Dance Form Credits: (l) variable topic • DANC 3580 - Intermediate/Advanced Tap Dance Credits: (l) Creative Sequence, Required (10 credit hours) Note: The following 5 courses must be taken in sequence. • DANC 2410 - Improvisation Credits: (2) • DANC 3500 - Choreography I: Space & Time/Design in Dance Credits: (2) • DANC 3510 - Choreography II: Process Credits: (2) • DANC 3520 - Choreography Practicum Credits: (2) • DANC 4700 - Creative Synthesis in Dance Credits: (2) Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog