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Show Arts, Letters and Science — Theatre Arts Arts, Letters and Science — Theatre Arts 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 classic works have been included in the program. Recently a Summer Festival has been established which utilizes talent from campus as well as from the community and surrounding areas. Special activities are often included in the total program, such as plays prepared for tour. Courses of Instruction HU101. Survey of Theatre-(Formerly Theatre Arts 5)-Cri- tical appreciation of live theatre for the general student. Affords limited opportunity for work on Weber State Theatre productions. A W S (3) 103. Basic Acting (Formerly Theatre Arts 51)—Body control and techniques of pantomime for general student. A (3) 104. Line Reading and Stage Diction (Formerly Theatre Arts 14)—For general student. W (3) 106. Theatre Ballet (Formerly Theatre Arts 37)-Essentials of ballet as it relates to theatrical production. Laboratory sessions geared to preparation for current theatre productions. A W S (1-2) HU111. Introduction to the Theatre (Formerly Theatre Arts 40)—A basic course required of majors, offered first quarter of the freshman year. Covers basic history of the theatre, physical attributes of the theatre, the relationship of playwright, director, designer, and actor. A (2) 112, 113, 114. First Year Performance Preparation (Formerly Theatre Arts 10, 13, 30, 52, 131)—Intensive work in voice and diction, stage movement, line reading, characterization, and basic styles of acting. A W S (3-3-3) 115, 116, 117. Technical Preparation (Formerly Theatre Arts 62)—Introduction to technical theatre. One lecture and an average of three lab hours per week, not to exceed 30 hours per quarter. A W S (2-2-2) 201. Stage Dueling (Formerly Theatre Arts 33, 133, 134)- Development of skill in the use of stage weapons and the blocking of dueling scenes in productions. A W S (3) 212, 213. Second Year Performance Preparation—Preparation of roles in various dramatic genres. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 114. W S (3-3) 225. Stage Makeup (Formerly Theatre Arts 60)—Makeup theory and practice. Students assigned to current plays as makeup assistants. W (2) 241, 243. First Year Design (Formerly Theatre Arts 63)- Theory and practice of basic scene design elements. A W (3-3) 245. Costume Construction (Formerly Theatre Arts 67)— An introduction to the equipment, materials, and techniques used in the execution of stage costumes. W (3) 292. Production Workshop (Formerly Theatre Arts 3)— Practical experience in theatre production. Students registering are required to make advanced application to a faculty committee before credit will be approved. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours of combined upper and lower division credit. A W S Su (1-2) 312, 313. Third Year Performance Preparation (Formerly Theatre Arts 130, 150, 151, 152)—Study and performance in various aspects of theatre such as experimental drama, musical comedy, dialogue, and dialect. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 213. (May not be offered during 1972-73.) W S (3-3) 315. Interpretation and Performance of Classic Drama (Formerly Theatre Arts 114)—Analyzing various classic playwrights with emphasis on Shakespeare. (May not be offered 1972-73.) A (3) 341. Second Year Design (Formerly Theatre Arts 163)—Relating designs to needs of the play, the director, the actor. Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 241. A (3) 343. Stage Lighting (Formerly Theatre Arts 164)—Consideration of lighting techniques and design, use of color and form on the stage. W (3) 351. Costume History (Formerly Theatre Arts 66)—A survey of the history of stage costume from Greek theatre to present time. (Will not be offered 1973-74.) A (5) 354, 355. Costume Design—Theory and practice of stage costume design. W S (3-3) HU401. Survey of Theatre History (Formerly Theatre Arts 140)—A survey of growth and development of the theatre from 186 187 |