Humanities Theatre Arts Program: Theatre Arts Minor and Theatre Arts Teaching Minor I. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in minor courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 30 credit hours. B. Theatre Arts Departmental minor 1. Theatre Arts courses required (25 credit hours): Theatre Arts 111 (2), 112 (3), 113 (3), 114 (3), 115 (2), 116 (2), 117 (2), 125 (2), 411 (3); 241 (3). 2 Theatre Arts courses to elect from (5 credit hours): Theatre Arts 101 (3), 102 (3), 103 (3), 106 (1-2), 201 (2), 212 (3), 213 (3), 241 (3), 243 (3), 245 (3), 286 (1-2), 290 (1-2), 292 (1-6), 293 (2), 312 (3), 313 (3), 315 (3), 341 (3), 343 (3), 351 (5), 354 (3), 355 (3), 401 (5), 412 (3), 415 (3), 420 (3), 421 (3), 425 (3), 471 (3), 483 (1-3), 486 (1-3), 487 (1-3), 488 (1-3), 489 (1-2), 490 (1-2), 492 (1-6), 493 (2), 499 (2). C. Theatre Arts Teaching minor 1 Theatre Arts courses required (25 credit hours): Theatre Arts 111 (2), 112 (3), 113 (3), 114 (3), 115 (2), 116 (2), 117 (2), 125 (2), 241 13), 411 (3), 471 (3). 2 Theatre Arts courses to elect from (5 credit hours): Theatre Arts 201 (2), 286 (1-2) or 486 (1-3); 293 (2) or 493 (2); 315 (3), 343 (3), 401 (5), 415 (3). _ 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 (he 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. THEATRE ARTS COURSES HU101. Survey of Theatre (3) Critical appreciation of live theatre for the general student. AWS HU102. Survey of Cinema (3) A survey of the techniques, aesthetics, and social implications of the cinema. AWS HU103. 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. 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 AWS 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. AWS 125. Stage Makeup 121 Makeup theory and practice. Students assigned to current plays as makeup assistants. Two 2-hour labs a week S 144. Lyric Theatre (1-2) Study of traditional and contemporary operatic literature through rehearsal and performance of complete operas and musical comedies Membership by consent of instructor. (May be repeated for credit.) Also listed under MU144. 201. Stage Combat (2) Development of skill in the use of fencing and stage weapons and the blocking of combat scenes. Two 2-hour periods of combined lecture and lab a week A 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 241. Design and Graphic for the Theatre Theory and practice of basic theatre-oriented design elements. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 115. A 243. Scene Design (3) Design, drafting, and display techniques of stage scenery and properties Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 241. W 178 Humanities Theatre Arts 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 290. Commedia Players (1-2) Rehearsal and performance of Commedia Players Children*s Theatre productions on and off campus. Audition required for enrollment. May be repeated for credit. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 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 1978-79 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 1978-1979 and alternate years.) A 335. Dramatic Literature (3) Beginnings to 1700. (Formerly English 341) A 336. Dramatic Literature (3) 1700-1850. (Formerly English 342) W 337. Dramatic Literature (3) 1850-Present. (Formerly English 343) S 339. Lyric Theatre Production Techniques (3) A detailed study of musical theatre, and the practical application of skills, techniques, and materials necessary for production in secondary schools. Also listed under MU339. 341. Advanced Scene Design (3) Advanced studies in scene design styles, scene painting, rendering techniques, and display techniques. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 243. (Offered 1979-80 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 197S-1979 and alternate years.) S 344. Lyric Theatre (1-2) Study of traditional and contemporary operatic literature through rehearsal and performance of complete operas and musical comedies. Membership by consent of instructor. (May be repeated for credit.) Also listed under MU344. 351. Costume History (5) A survey of the history of fashion for the stage from primitive times to the present. Recommended to be taken before Theatre Arts 354. (Offered 1978-79 and alternate years.) A 354, 355. Costume Design (3-3) Theory and practice of stage costume design. W HU401. Survey of Theatre History (5) A survey of growth and development of the theatre from ancient Greek to modern. (Offered 1979-80 and alternate years.) A 411, 412. Stage Direction (3-3) Theory combined with practical assignments. Students to direct at least one short play. (Offered 1979-80 and alternate years.) W S 415. Theatre Management (3) Principles and practices of theatre management. (Offered 1978-79 and alternate years.) A HU420. Creative Dramatics (3) Theories and practices of creative drama related to classroom and playground. Especially recommended for students of recreation, secondary and elementary education. W 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 1978-79 and alternate years.) W 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. (Offered 1979-80 and alternate years.) S 471. Teaching Theatre in Secondary Schools (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre teaching program. (Offered 1978-79 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 Project* (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.) 490. Commedia Players (1-2) Rehearsal and performance of Commedia Players Children's Theatre productions on and off campus. Audition required for enrollment. May be repeated for credit. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 493. Theatre Laboratory (2) Same as 293 but for upper division credit. A W S 499. Senior Seminar (2) Special study and assigned reports supplemented by group critique. To be taken senior year. A 179