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Show Humanities Theatre Arts teaching major in Theatre Arts and English with an English emphasis must complete the following courses: Theatre Arts 111, 112, 113, 115, 116, 225, 241, 412, 415, 420; either 114 or 315, and either 117 or 343. See English Department section for English requirements. Communications and Theatre Arts Teaching Major with Theatre Emphasis (No minor is required with this major)Students taking the composite teaching major in Communications and Theatre Arts with Theatre Arts emphasis must complete the following courses: Theatre Arts 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 201, 212, 213, 225, 241, 343, 351, 401, 411, 412, 415, 471, 499. See Communication Department section for Communication requirements. Communication and Theatre Arts Teaching Major with Communication Emphasis (No minor is required with this major)Students taking the composite teaching major in Communications and Theatre Arts with a Communication emphasis must complete the following courses in Theatre Arts; Theatre Arts 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 225, 411, 471, and 499. An additional 5 hours must be selected from the following: Theatre Arts 201, 241, 315, 343, 401, 415. See Communication Department section for Communication requirements. Theatre Arts Teaching MinorStudents with a teaching minor in Theatre Arts must complete: Theatre Arts 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 225, 411, 471, plus 5 hours from the following courses: 201, 241, 286/486, 293/493, 315, 343, 401, 415. Teaching minors must participate in-at least two Weber State Theatre productions before graduation is approved. WEBER STATE THEATRE PROGRAM Play ProductionWeber State Theatre draws its staff members from areas of Theatre Arts and Music. It is under the administrative guidance of the Department of Music and Theatre Arts and the School of Humanities. The Theatre program receives financial support from the Associated Students of Weber State College. Theatre SeasonA season of plays is presented each year which includes offerings in both proscenium and flexible production. The season may include legitimate plays, musicals, dance programs, and reader's theatre. A summer theatre program has been established as part of Weber State summer school offerings. Productions ranging from Children's Theatre to musicals have been included in the program. Special activities are often included in the total program, such as plays prepared for tour. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION HU101. Survey of Theatre (3) Critical appreciation of live theatre for the general student. A W S 102. Survey of Cinema (3) A survey of the techniques, aesthetics, and social implications of the cinema. A W S 103. Basic Acting (3) For the general student interested in learning the basic skills of performance. A or W 106. Theatre Dance (1-2) Essentials of dance as it relates to theatrical productions. A W S HU111. Introduction to the Theatre (2) A basic course required of Theatre Arts majors and minors. Others should take HU101. To be taken in the first quarter of the freshman year. A 112, 113, 114. First Year Performance Preparation (3-3-3) An intensive study of stage movement,_ voice, diction, line reading, and their interrelationship with an introduction to the study of characterization. Five hours of lecture and lab per week. A W S 115, 116, 117. Technical Preparation (2-2-2) Introduction to technical theatre. One lecture and one 2-hour lab a week, not to exceed 30 hours a quarter. A W S 201. Stage Combat (2) Development of skill in the use of stage weapons and the blocking of dueling scenes in productions. Two 2-hour periods of combined lecture and lab a week. A W 140 Humanities Theatre Arts 212, 213. Second Year Performance Preparation (3-3) Preparation of roles in various dramatic genres. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 112, 113, and 114 or equivalent. W S 225. Stage Makeup (2) Makeup theory and practice. Students assigned to current plays as makeup assistants. Two 2-hour labs a week. W 241, 243. First Year Design (3-3) Theory and practice of basic theatre-oriented design elements. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 115. AW 245. Costume Construction (3) An introduction to the equipment, materials, and techniques used in the execution of stage costumes. One 2-hour lecture and two 2-hour labs a week. W 286. Theatre Practicum (1-2) Practical experience in theatre production. Students registering are required to make advance application to a faculty member before credit will be approved. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours combined upper and lower division credit. A W S Su 293. Theatre Laboratory (2) Experimental Theatre activities not geared for public presentation. May be repeated for a total of 10 hours of combined lower and upper division credit. A W S Su 312, 313. Third Year Performance Preparation (3-3) Study and performance in various aspects of theatre such as experimental drama, musical comedy, dialogue, and dialect. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 213. (Offered 1976-77 and alternate years.) W S 315. Interpretation and Performance of Classic Drama (3) Analyzing various classic playwrights with emphasis on Shakespeare. One hour of lecture and two 2-hour labs a week. (Offered 1976-77 and alternate years.) A 341. Second Year Design (3) Relating designs to needs of the play, the director, and the actor. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 241, 243. (Offered 1975-76 and alternate years.) w 343. Stage Lighting (3) Consideration of lighting techniques and design, use of color and form on the stage. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 117. (Offered 1976-77 and alternate years.) S 351. Costume History (5) A survey of the history of stage costume from primitive times to the present. Recommended to be taken before Theatre Arts 854. (Offered 1976-77 and alternate years.) A 354, 355. Costume Design (3-3) Theory and practice of stage costume design. W S HU401. Surrey of Theatre History (5) A survey of growth and development of the theatre from ancient Greek to modern. (Offered 1975-76 and alternate years.) S 411, 412, Stage Direction (3.3) Theory combined with practical assignments. Students to direct at least one short play. (Offered 1975-76 and alternate years.) W S 415. Theatre Management (3) Principles and practices of theatre management. (Offered 1976-77 and alternate years.) A 420. Creative Dramatics (3) Theories and practices of creative drama related to classroom and playground. Especially recommended for students of recreation, secondary and elementary education. A 421. Advanced Creative Dramatics (3) Creative Dramatics applied to playground and classroom. Laboratory experience with groups typical of playground, secondary and elementary classroom. One 1-hour lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. (Offered 1976-77 and alternate years.) S Su 425. Children's Theatre (3) Theory and skills in producing theatre for children by adults. Needs and responses of young children; dramatic techniques related to this specialized field. S 471. Teaching Theatre in Secondary Schools (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre teaching program. (Offered 1976-77 and alternate years.) A 483. Directed Reading (1-3) A W S Su 486. Theatre Practicum (1-3) Same as 286 but for upper division credit. A W S Su 487. Individual Design Projects (1-3) Supervised scene or costume design projects on an advanced level. May be repeated for a maximum of five hours. Must be approved by department coordinator. AWS 488. Individual Performance Projects (1-3) Supervised performance or directing projects on an advanced level. May be repeated for a maximum of five hours. Must be approved by department coordinator. AWS 489. Touring Theatre (1-2) Preparation and presentation of plays prepared for tour in and out of state. (Five hours maximum applied toward graduation.) AWS Su 493. Theatre Laboratory (2) Same as 293 but for upper division credit. A W S Su 499. Senior Seminar (I) Special study and assigned reports supplemented by group critique. To be taken senior year. A 141 |
