Arts, Letters and Science Arts, Letters and Science sis on preparation for performance and application to specific career areas. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 10 or permission of the instructor. W (3) Staff 14. Stage Reading—Application of vocal skills to stage and reader's theatre experience. Little known, difficult, or experimental dramatic works will be used to challenge and develop vocal artistry. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 13 or permission of the instructor. S (3) Staff 30. Principles of Stage Movement—(formerly Theatre Arts 50) Introduction to the concept of stage movement and deportment. Stress is placed upon sensory development and pantomime. A W S (3) Elzey 33. Stage Fencing and Combat—Introduction to Stage Fencing with emphasis on foil, epee, and sabre. A W S (1) Elzey 37. Theatre Ballet (Formerly Theatre Arts 31)—Essentials of ballet as it relates to theatrical production. Laboratory sessions geared to preparation for current Theatre productions. A W S (3) Staff +40. Introduction to Theatre—Critical appreciation, development of background values, and enjoyment of live theatre productions. Credit not allowed if student has satisfactorily completed Theatre Arts 5. Primarily for majors and minors in the Theatre Arts, or Speech and Theatre Arts. Students will participate in preparation of current Weber State Theatre Productions. Allows Humanities Area credit. A W S (3) Staff 51. Basic Acting: Beginning—A study of principles and techniques of stage and studio acting. Emphasis on development of acting skills. Prerequisites: Theatre Arts 30; Theatre Arts 10, 13 or departmental permission after demonstration of mastery of vocal skills. A (3) Staff 52. Basic Acting: Intermediate—Continuation study of principles and techniques of stage and studio acting. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 51. W (3) Staff 53. Basic Acting: Advanced—Continuation study of principles and techniques of stage and studio acting. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 52. S (3) Staff 60. Principles of Makeup—Makeup theory and practice. Students assigned to current plays as makeup assistants. One 3-hour laboratory-lecture weekly. A W (2) Sharp, Crosland 62. Stage Craft (Formerly Theatre Arts 65)—Principles of technical theatre, including an introduction to scene design and lighting. A (3) Sharp 63. Scene Design—Principles and their application, including practical experience in rendering, technical drawing and building execution. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 62. W (3) Sharp 66. Costume History—A survey of authentic fashions from ancient to modern times with emphasis on adapting period costume to the modern stage. Practical experience in rendering stage costumes. S (3) Sharp 103. Summer Theatre Workshop—Play production on a laboratory basis. All registration by approval of instructor. Not more than 5 hours credit may be applied toward graduation between Theatre Arts 3 and 103. Su (1-5) Staff 114. Advanced Stage Reading (Formerly Theatre Arts 107)—Development of advanced skills in reading for the stage and reader's theatre. Difficult and experimental dramatic works will be explored. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 14 or permission of the instructor. S (3) Staff 130. History and Theory of Stage Movement—Application of historical research to the areas of manners, games, and dance to the techniques of body movement for the stage; emphasis upon primitive movement and group dynamics. (May be taken concurrently). Enrollment subject to approval of instructor. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 140 or 141, 142 and 143. A (3) Elzey 131. History and Theory of Stage Movement—Application of historical research in the area of manners, games and dance to the technique of body movement for the stage; emphasis upon specific historical periods. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 130. W (3) Elzey 133. Stage Fencing and Combat, History and Execution— An advanced study of the use and development of the three basic practice weapons: foil, epee, sabre, with emphasis upon the use of these weapons on the stage. W (1) Elzey 134. Stage Fencing and Combat, History and Execution— A study of the history and use of weapons from the ancient through modern periods, including broad sword, sword and buckler and quarter staff. S (1) Elzey +140. Survey of Theatre History—Presents a survey of the growth and development of the theatre from ancient Greek to modern. Not for theatre majors. Allows Humanities area credit. May not be offered this year. A W S (5) Staff 141. Theatre History: Ancient—A study in depth of the historical figures shaping ancient drama and the development of theatrical movements during that period. A (5) Staff 204 205