296 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 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. THEA 1053 CA - Introduction to Technical Production Credits: (3) An introduction to the production components of live theatre in which students will develop an awareness of technical aspects including scenery, lighting, costume, properties and sound. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. This course is recommended for non-theatre majors and minors. THEA 1223 - Stage Makeup Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A practical investigation of stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application. A lab fee is required for this class. THEA 1713 - Script Analysis Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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. Co- Requisite: (Recommended) THEA. 1033. THEA 2012 - Stagecraft Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Introduction to stage scenery: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, shop and stage equipment, construction principles, and elementary technical drawing and design procedures. THEA 2022 - Costume Fundamentals Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Introduction to stage costume: with lectures, demonstrations and projects to introduce the basic materials, fabrics, costume construction methods, costume history, and design principles and procedures for theatrical costumes. THEA 2032 - Lighting Fundamentals Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This course provides an introduction to stage lighting. This course includes lectures and demonstration of principles and practical use of electricity, lighting equipment, control systems, elementary technical drawing, and lighting design practice as applied to the stage. THEA 2033 - Acting II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Applies the principles learned in Acting I on a more intense level. Includes two arranged acting studio hours per week. Prerequisite: THEA 1030, THEA 1033, and by audition. THEA 2203 - Costume Technology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years 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. Prerequisite: (Recommended) THEA 2022. Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. THEA 2330 - Dramaturgy and Criticism Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years This course will be a practical study of the role and duties of a dramaturg in a production as well as a critic reviewing a finished work. Work will include all facets of dramaturgy: historical research, script analysis, audience outreach, and lobby displays. A completed Dramaturgy workbook for a proposed play or practical work on a department play will be the final assignment. This course may be repeated once up to to 6 credit hours. THEA 2403 - Production and Stage Management Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A practical study of acting methods unique to the discipline of musical theatre. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of modern musical theatre, literature through imagery, action, characterization, and analysis of the score and libretto. Prerequisite: THEA 2033 and admittance to the Musical Theatre program. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog