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Show 102 Theatre Arts 435. Private Instruction (1) Percussion Instruments. 473. Private Instruction (3) All performance areas. One hour instruction/week. Minimum of 18 hours/week practice required. By consent of instructor only. May be taken for credit up to three times in any area of specialty. 486. Special Topics in Music (1-2) Arranged. May be taken three times for a maximum of six hours credit. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Music Department 289 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 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. 499. Seminar (1-2) Arranged. Department of Theatre Arts Chairman: Ronald V. Ladwig Location: Browning Center, Room 288 Telephone: 626-6430 Professors: John M. Elzey, Ronald V. Ladwig, T. Leonard Rowley; Associate Professors: Sherwin W. Howard, Scott L. Jensen; Assistant Professors: Joyce Anna Hanson, Laura Love. Description The objectives of the Department of Theatre Arts are: 1) to encourage understanding and appreciation of theatre; 2) to prepare future teachers, artists, and scholars; 3) to expose students and community to great drama; 4) to encourage creativity through participation in acting, directing, management, design, and playwriting; 5) to stimulate the interest of young people in the theatre; and 6) to encourage community participation in theatre arts. Education Two departmental majors are offered: 1) Theatre Arts and 2) Theater Arts Teaching. Theatre Arts majors follow a program which provides a common core of courses followed by elective choices. Theatre Arts majors must follow a course of studies leading toward the Bachelor of Arts Degree. A minimum of sixty (60) credit hours (C or better GPA) must be completed in Theatre Arts courses. Teaching majors must also complete a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours (C or better GPA) from the Theatre Arts courses and, in addition, satisfy all requirements for the Certification Program as outlined by the School of Education. All majors must prepare to submit to the faculty during the senior year (and prior to application for graduation) some manner of comprehensive showing (e.g., portfolio, recital, etc.) of their abilities in the area of theatre. They are also encouraged to seek summer employment in stock or repertory companies relating to their interests. Career Outlook In preparing for a career in theatre, the student should be aware that the number of job applicants usually exceeds the jobs available. However, for those students willing to expose themselves to, and excel in theatre arts, employment opportunities are available. Related Careers Theatre Arts majors may expect to work in a wide variety of careers: dinner theatre, summer stock, legitimate theatre, playwriting, motion pictures, television programming and performance, commercials, advertising, interpretive dance, mime, puppetry, diorama design, teaching, stage design, arts management, recreational dramatics, technical theatre, business, public relations, broadcasting, etc. Students are encouraged to explore graduate and/or professional schools to further their career options. Weber State Theatre Program The yearly theatrical season includes productions mounted in the Monson, Allred, and Austad theatres. Because of these superior theatre facilities, a wide variety of productions are mounted in proscenium and flexible situations. The Utah Musical Theatre The Utah Musical Theatre provides the focal point for exciting summer musical theatre in the western region. Faculty, staff and student participants are selected by audition and application. 103 Theatre Arts Program: Theatre Arts Major Bachelor of Arts Degree General Requirements: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor of Arts Degree General Education requirements (see index). A minor is required. Theatre Arts majors must have a C or better in major courses. An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). All majors are expected to participate in each main season production by accepting at least one of the various assignments, such as acting, technical crew, costume crew, makeup, box office, house management, stage management, assistant director, or promotion. Also, it is expected that prior to graduation, each major will have performed duties in each of the various areas. These requirements are designed to ensure the breadth of experience commensurate with an undergraduate theatre education. Specific Requirements: Minimum of 60 credit hours. Theatre Arts courses required (42 credit hours): Theatr 111 (5), 103 (3), 112 (3), 116 (3), 211 (3), 216 (3), 217 (3), 241 (3), 301 (4), 302 (4), 411 (3), 415 |3), 499 (2). Theatre Arts courses to elect from (18 credit hours): Theatr 101 (3), 212 (3), 213 (3), 311 (2), 312 (3), 313 (3), 314 (3), 325 (2), 341 (3), 343 (3), 351 (5), 354 (3), 412 (3), 420 (3), 421 (3), 471 (3), 483 (1-3), 487 (1-3), 488 (1-3), 489 (1-2). Program: Theatre Arts Teaching Major Bachelor Degree General Requirements: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). Psych 101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Theatre Arts Teaching majors. A minor is required. Theatre Arts Teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses. Theatre Arts Teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.50 GPA. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Students obtaining a Theatre Arts Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (see Teacher Education Program). These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (3), 350 (3), 363 (3), 364 (4), 462 (3), 495 (15), 499 (5). Specific Requirements: Theatre Arts and English Teaching Composite Major with Theatre Emphasis (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Theatre Arts and Communication Teaching Composite Major with Theatre Emphasis-(See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Minimum of 60 credit hours. Theatre Arts courses required: Theatr 103 (3), 111 (5), 112 (3), 116 (3), 211 (3), 212 (3), 216 (3), 217 (3), 241 (3), 301 (4), 302 (4), 343 (3), 411 (3), 412 (3), 415 (3), 471 (3), 499 (2). Theatre Arts course to elect from (6 credit hours): Theatr 101 (3), 213 (3), 311 (2), 312 (3), 313 (3), 314 (3), 325 (2), 341 (3), 351 (5), 354 (3), 420 (3), 421 (3), 483 (1-3), 487 (1-3), 488 (1-3). Support course required: Commun 102 (3). |