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  • THEA 1063: Theatre Foundations

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    An introduction to live theatre and drama and the creative heritage of theatre. Students will develop critical awareness of dramatic theory and performance practice through reading and evaluating historical and contemporary drama, and through applied creative activities. This course serves as an introduction to the Theatre area of the Department of Performing Arts, the requirements, and the curriculum. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time.
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  • THEA 1075: Class Voice for Musical Theatr

    1.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course will serve as a preparation for private vocal instruction, departmental production auditions, and the application audition in the musical theatre program. While all theatre majors are welcome to take the course, it's geared specifically for incoming freshman musical theatre applicants. The instruction will cover basic singing technique and an introduction to acting a musical theatre song.
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  • THEA 1143: Musical Theatre Musicianship I

    2.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course is an introduction to musicianship for Musical Theatre artists. It focuses directly on the skills necessary for success in live musical theatre, namely, note and rhythm recognition, keyboard skills, chords, and basic theory. Prerequisite:    THEA 1063
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  • THEA 1220: Acting I

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Required for Theatre Performance and Teaching Majors. Non-majors should enroll in THEA CA 1033. Students in this course will demonstrate a knowledge of and an ability to integrate fundamental acting principles and analysis skills into performance. Students will develop professional work habits of dependability, promptness, cooperation, a sense of ensemble, and the ability to make independent choices. Prerequisite:    THEA 1030 and THEA 1063
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  • THEA 1223: Stage Makeup

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A practical investigation of stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application. A lab fee is required for this class.
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  • THEA 1713: Script Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    An introductory course focusing on plot, character, language, and thematic analysis of varied historical and modern performance texts in the context of contemporary staging practice. This course teaches play analysis from a practical perspective. For students who intend to perform, direct, and design within the collaborative production process. Recommended Co-requisite: THEA 1033. Prerequisite:    THEA 1063
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  • THEA 2022: Costume Fundamentals

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Introduction to stage costume: with lectures, demonstrations and projects to introduce the basic materials, fabrics, costume construction methods, costume history, and design principles and procedures for theatrical costumes. A lab fee is required for this class for costume studio materials.
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  • THEA 2032: Lighting Fundamentals

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This introductory course gives students a foundation in lighting design for the stage. Students will develop an ability to "see" light in new ways, both natural and artificial, and the role light plays in storytelling and on the overall composition of the visual world of the performing arts. Students will also learn technical aspects of lighting equipment, control systems, and computer drafting.
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  • THEA 2033: Acting II

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    For the intermediate and advanced student actor, this course places primary emphasis on the development of characterization techniques through participation in physical and vocal exercises. Focus will be on a variety of stylistic scene work including Greek Theatre and Shakespeare. Prerequisite:    THEA 1030 and THEA 1220
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  • THEA 2203: Costume Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A practical exploration of the research and construction techniques used to create contemporary and historic costumes for the stage. A lab fee is required for this class for costume studio materials. Typically Taught Spring of even years.
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