Theatre Arts THEATRE ARTS COURSES-THEATR m ; 100. Intorduction to Performing Arts (3) Introduces the student to the inter-relatedness of all aspects of the performing arts: dance, music, and theatre arts. Primary focus is on similarities and differences between the performing arts through cusory examination of: what an informed audience member knows; analyzing and evaluating live productions via oral and written methods; reading playscripts; acting, technical, and operational considerations; learning the vocabulary of the performing arts; exposure to career opportunities; learning the organization of a performance operation . HU 101. Enjoying the Theatre (3) Taught from an audience perspective this course introduces the student to the techniques of becoming an informed audience member. Topics include: learning how to critically evaluate all the aspects of a live production; learning to read and communicate effectively in written and oral form various periods/genres/styles of historical theatre; gaining awareness of the inter-relatedness of the creative and practical process involved in mounting a theatrical production. HU 102. Enjoying the Movies (3) Explores cinema as an art form related to the performing arts with emphasis on: becoming an informed audience member; analyzing and evaluating motion pictures via oral and written methods; gaining an awareness of the creative process involved in the art of cinema; gaining an awareness of the practical expressions/techniques as they relate to the cinema; students are required to attend screenings outside of the regularly scheduled class time. HU 110. Acting: An Introduction (3) An overview of creativity using the human body, intellect and spirit as instruments. The course will focus on creating characters of breadth and depth. 120. Backstage at the Theatre (3) Allied with Theatre Arts works in progress this course explores production efforts toward mounting Weber State College productions from concept to performance. Hands on experience is emphasized in this exploration of creative development. Two arranged studio hours per week are required. 121. The Scenic Studio: An Introduction (3) An introduction to production techniques used to create scenery and lighting for thr theatre. The course will focus on standard practices and problem solving techniques. Two arranged studio hours per week are required. 1122. The Costume Studio: An Introduction (3) An introduction to the process of creating costumes for the stage. Two arranged studio hours per week are required. 130. Playscripts in Historical Context (3) Allied with Theatre Arts works in progress, this course explores the historical periods surrounding them. Focus will be on cultural connections between period and performance. Course content will change to reflect each quarter's productions. ppi 210. Stage Movement (3) Developing the physical component of an actor's instrument is the focus of this course. Basic stage combat and period styles of movement are areas of study. i|| 211. Theatre Voice and Diction (4) Developing the actor's voice is the focus of this course. The IPA, and a formal vocal training system are areas of study. Applications for the singing actor will be explored. HH 212. Acting I: Character Analysis and Development (3) An introduction to methods of creating a character using the actor's instrument—body, intellect, and soul. The course applies elements of stage movement as well as voice and diction. Includes two hours per week arranged studio acting hours. IPI 215. Acting/Directing Practicum (1) Experiential learning through involvement onstage in WSC Theatre Arts productions. May be repeated for upper division credit. |U 220. Technical Theatre I: Costumes (3) Exploration of the theory and practice of building costumes for the stage in classroom and hands-on formats. Two studio hours per week are required. HII 221. Tech Theatre I: Scenery and Lighting (3) Exploration of the theory and practice of building scenery, executing a lighting plot, and stage rigging through classroom and hands-on experience. Two studio hours per week are required. WM 225. Design/Tech Practicum (1) Experiential learning through involvement backstage on running crews or through studio work for WSC Theatre Arts productions. PH 230. History and Literature of Musical Theatre (3) A study of musical theatre from the origins of Opera through contemporary musical theatre. Cultural connections are emphasized through examination of book score, and performance. PH 240. Stage Management (3) A practical study of stage management techniques necessary for efficient theatre production. A conceptual overview of the rehearsal and performance process will be stressed. !|i| 245. Management Practicum (1) Experiential learning through involvement in "front of house" operations for WSC Theatre Arts productions. May be retaken for upper division credit. gll 265. Individual Vocal Training (1) ^^^ Training to develop the vocal instrument of acting students for the stage. 270. Stage Combat (3) Physical training in the art and craft of stage combat. Emphasis is on safe application of technique to choreograph and execute stage fights. May be repeated for upper division credit. 275. Stage Makeup (2) A practical exploration of basic stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application. Theatre Arts • General Information 291. Performing Arts Forum (1) Discussion oriented course providing a forum for issues faced by students in the Department of Performing Arts. Students will meet regularly and alternate the focus between the disciplines of dance, music, and theatre arts. 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. All students must have completed English 102 to register for upper division courses (courses numbered 301 and above). 305 Acting III: Acting for the Camera (3) Developed for majors and non-majors, Acting III explores the unique problems and techniques of acting for film and video. Includes two arranged acting studio hours per week. Prerequisite: Acting I (TA 212) or consent of instructor. 310. Acting II: Advanced Scene Study (3) Advanced practical study of methods used by actors to create a character. Development of complex or difficult characters will be emphasized in the course. The course applies elements of stage movement as well as voice and diction. Includes two arranged acting studio hours per week. Prerequisites: Acting I (TA 212). 311. Directing I (3) Theory and practical application of directing approaches. 320. Stenographic Design I: Costume (3) A practical exploration of how a costume designer communicates characterization through costumes in relationship with the other design elements of a production. HJ 321. Scenographic Design I: Scenery (3) A practical exploration of how a scenic designer communicates an environment for dramatic action through scenery and properties, and how a lighting designer illuminates dramatic action in the designed enviornment. Students will choose to emphasize: scenic design TA321; lighting design TA 322; scenic and lighting combination TA 323 for teaching majors. Pl| 322. Scenographic Design I: Lighting (3) A practical exploration of how a scenic designer communicates an environment for dramatic action through scenery and properties, and how a lighting designer illuminates dramatic action in the designed enviornment. Students will choose to emphasize: scenic design TA 321; lighting design TA 322; scenic and lighting combination TA 323 for teaching majors. I|H 323. Scenographic Design I: Scenery and Lighting for Teachers (3) A practical exploration of how a scenic designer communicates an enviornment for dramatic action through scenery and properties, and how a lighting designer illuminates dramatic action in the designed enviornment. Students will choose to emphasize: scenic design TA 321; lighting design TA 322; scenic and lighting combination TA 323 for teaching majors. |H 324. Period Style for Scenography: Costume (3) Study of period fashion is applied to the unique needs of theatre costumes in relationship to other areas of design. Cultural connections are emphasized. H| 325. Period Style for Scenography: Scenery (3) Study of period architecture, fine and functional art is applied to the unique needs of scenic design in relationship to other areas of design. Cultural connections are emphasized. |H 330. History and Literature of Theatre: From Cave to Cathedral (4) A study of theatre as an element of culture from its origins in ritual to its rebirth out of ritual in Medieval Italy. | 331. History and Literature of the Theatre: From Mansion to Parlor (4) A study of theatre as an element of culture from the awakening of the Renaissance spirit in Italy to the rise of Romanticism. 332. History and Literature of the Theatre: Revolution and Revolt (4) A study of theatre as an element of culture from reactions to Romanticism to today's "Information Age." 340. Performing Arts Management (3) An overview of management techniques as applied to the performing arts in general. The course is divided into front of house management and company management 410 Acting IV: Auditioning (3) Refining the presentational qualities of the actor's craft including cold readings, prepared monologues, and improvisation. Students will be required to audition for one outside professional or educational theatre company or production. Prerequisite: Acting II (TA 310) or Acting III (TA 305). 411. Directing II (3) Advanced theory and application of directing approaches. Prerequisites: TA311. |H| 415. Acting/Directing Practicum (1) Experiential learning through involvement onstage in WSC Theatre Arts productions. May be repeated for upper division credit 92 Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 93 Continuing Education