Theatre Arts Major
Theatre Arts Teaching Major
BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS or BA)
- » Program Prerequisite: Not Required.
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- » Minor: Required.
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- » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses
required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an
overall GPA of 2.00 or higher.
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- » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit
hours is required for graduation -- a minimum of 45-49 credit hours must be earned in Theatre
Arts courses. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000
and above) -- a minimum of 19 of these is required within the major.
Advisement
Students should meet annually with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement.
Call 801-626-6432 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Courses taken in
focus areas must be approved by the advisor. (Also refer to the Department Advisor
Referral List.)
Admission Requirements
Declare your program of study. There are no
special admission or application requirements for this program.
General Education
Refer to General Requirements of this
catalog for Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following general
education courses are required for the Theatre Major (BS/BA) degree: THEA
CA1033 Introduction to Acting (3), ARTH CA1090 Art and Architecture of the World
I (4) or ARTH CA1100 Art and Architecture of the World II (4), and ENGL HU3500
Studies in Shakespeare (3).
Theatre Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree
45-49 Credit Hours (exclusive of required general education courses)
Theatre Courses Required (28-31 credit hours)
- THEA CA1013 Introduction to Theatre/Survey of Theatre (3)
- THEA 1030 Voice and Movement for the Actor (3)
or COMM HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3)
- THEA 1051 Freshman Seminar (1)
- THEA 1713 Script Analysis (3)
- THEA 1223 Stage Makeup (2)
- THEA 2012 Stage Scenery (2)
- THEA 2022 Stage Costume (2)
- THEA 2032 Stage Lighting (2)
- THEA 2403 Stage Management (3)
- THEA 3103 Directing I (3)
- THEA 3303 History & Literature of Theatre I (3)
- THEA 3313 History & Literature of Theatre II (3)
- THEA 3991 Junior Seminar (1)
Theatre Design (2-3 credit hours)
Select one of the following theatre design classes
- THEA 3212 Scenic Design (2)
- THEA 3222 Lighting Design (2)
- THEA 4203 Costume Design (3)
Theatre Practicum (3 credit hours)
Select 3 credit hours from the following options
- THEA 4851C Costume Practicum (1)
- THEA 4851L Lighting Practicum (1)
- THEA 4851M Management Practicum (1)
- THEA 4851S Scenic Practicum (1)
- THEA 4861 Performance Practicum (1)
General Education Courses Required (10 credit hours)
The following general education courses are required for the Theatre Major
(BS/BA) degree:
- THEA CA1033 Introduction to Acting (3)
- ARTH CA1090 Art & Architecture of the World I (4)
or ARTH CA1100 Art & Architecture of the World II (4)
- ENGL HU3500 Studies in Shakespeare (3)
Focus Areas and Sample Programs (12 credit hours)
Select at least 12 credit hours in one of the following emphasis areas,
approved by an advisor
Acting/Directing
- THEA 2002D/4002D Special Studies in Theatre: Auditioning (2)
- THEA 2033 Intermediate Acting (3)
- THEA 2034 Voice & Movement (3)
- THEA 3033 Advanced Acting (3)
- THEA 3340 Theatre Management (3)
- THEA 4103 Directing II (3)
- THEA 4143 Directing and Choreographing for Musical Theatre (3)
- THEA 4230 Performance Seminar (1-3)
- THEA 4890 Cooperative Work Experience or Internship (1-3)
- COMM 3070 Performance Studies (3)
Design/Technical
- THEA 2203 Costume Technology (3)
- THEA 3212 Scenic Design (2)
- THEA 3222 Lighting Design (2)
- THEA 3232 Scene Painting (2)
- THEA 3243 Costume History (3)
- THEA 4203 Costume Design (3)
- THEA 4220 Design Seminar (1-3)
- THEA 4890 Cooperative Work Experience or Internship (1-3)
Additional classes from across campus for Design/Technical Emphasis, see
individual course descriptions for prerequisites
- ART 1130 Design: 3D (3)
- ART 2250 Foundations of Photography: Black & White/Analog (3)
- ART 2350 Small Metals/Jewelry I (3)
- ART 3120 Figure Drawing (3)
- ARTH CA1090 Art & Architecture of the World I (4)
- ARTH CA1100 Art & Architecture of the World II (4)
- COMM 3070 Performance Studies (3)
- DGET 1050 Basic Drafting (3)
- DGET 1250 Computer Aided Drafting (3)
- DGET 1340 Architectural Drafting for Interior Design (3)
- DGET 1350 Basic Architectural Drafting (3)
- IDT 1020 Presentation Techniques (3)
- IDT 2010 Textiles (3)
- IDT 3040 Studio I Perspective/Rendering (3)
- IDT 3010 Historical Interiors (3)
Theatre Teaching
Required Theatre classes
- THEA 3340 Theatre Management (3)
- THEA 4713 Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School (3)
Select one of the following
- THEA 2033 Intermediate Acting (3)
- THEA 3033 Advanced Acting (3)
- THEA 4103 Directing II (3)
- THEA 4143 Directing and Choreographing for Musical Theatre (3)
Students completing the BS/BA Theatre Teaching focus area must
complete THEA 3340, THEA 4603, THEA 4713 plus one elective from the list above.
Theatre teaching majors must also satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements.
Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog