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SW 4220 - Societal Responses to Aging Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented.
Cross-listed with GERT 4220 .
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SW 4240 - Introduction to TeleMental-Health Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course explores technology-based mental health, substance abuse treatment, and social service delivery. The course addresses the topic broadly, covering topics such as online tools and technologies, professional ethics, legal considerations, diversity and access, quality assurance, etc. The purpose is to introduce students to the current status and future outlook of web-based mental health and social service delivery.
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SW 4250 - Medical Social Work Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This elective course explores the process and dynamics of the provision of social work services within the medical service delivery system.
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SW 4500 - Interventions for Populations at Risk Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A course designed to study populations at risk with an emphasis on women and people of color. Interventions to alleviate conditions of human suffering are stressed.
Pre-requisite(s): SW 3910 , SW 4860 .
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SW 4600 - Social Work in Special Settings Credits: (2-4)
Variable Title
This elective course is designed to accommodate special topic areas in Social Work practice.
May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credits.
Note: This course is offered as needed. Please check with the department for availability.
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SW 4650 - Retirement: Adjustment/Planning Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented.
Cross-listed with GERT 4650 .
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SW 4800 - Projects and Research Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This elective course allows for supervised projects and primary research in various areas of social work. Limited to senior students.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of department chair.
May be repeated up to 2 times for a maximum of 3 credits.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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SW 4810 - Experimental Courses Credits: (2-3)
This elective course is designed to accommodate new courses under an experimental format. Refer to Experimental Courses .
No more than 2 experimental courses may be taken up to a maximum of 6 credits.
Note: This course is offered as needed. Please check with the department for availability.
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SW 4810 - Introduction to Telehealth Credits: (3)
Experimental
This course explores technology-based health, mental health, substance abuse treatment, and social welfare service delivery. The course addresses the topic broadly, covering topics such as online tools and technologies, professional ethics, legal considerations, diversity and access, quality assurance, etc. The purpose is to introduce students to the current status and future outlook of web-based health and mental service delivery.
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SW 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This elective course is an individual readings for seniors who are majoring in social work. Permission must be obtained from the instructor. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 pages of selected readings per class hour requested for credit.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of department chair.
May be repeated up to 2 times for a maximum of 3 credits.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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SW 4860 INT - Social Service Field Experience I Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $10.00
This field practice course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised field service in an approved social service agency. The emphasis is to include micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities.
Pre-requisite(s): SW 2200 , SW 3100 , SW 3200 , SW 3500 , SW 3900 and SW 3910 . Formal admittance to Field Experience required.
Suggested Requisite(s): (Must be taken concurrently with SW 3920 and SW 3930 .)
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SW 4861 INT - Social Service Field Experience II Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $10.00
This field practice course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised field service in an approved social service agency. The emphasis is to include micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities.
Pre-requisite(s): SW 3700 , SW 4860 , SW /GERT 3600 (or equivalent).
Co-Requisite(s): (To be taken concurrently with SW 4990 ).
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SW 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (2-4)
Variable Title
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for these elective courses will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated up to 2 times for a maximum of 6 credits.
Note: This course is offered as needed. Please check with the department for availability.
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SW 4990 - Social Work Senior Seminar Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course requires preparation and discussion of social work concepts and topics, and information and techniques in obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school.
Pre-requisite(s): SW 4860 . (Must be taken concurrently with SW 4861 .)
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SW 5010 - Professional Development: Human Development in the Social Environment Credits: (3)
This professional development course is designed for non-social work majors who have or wish to have experience in the delivery of social services. The course explores human development in the context of the broader social environment. It identifies the relationship between human developmental stages (from conception to death) and the problems associated with environmental interactions. Systems and theory are examined in the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual arenas. Credit/No credit.
Note: This course is offered as needed. Please check with the department for availability.
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SW 5020 - Professional Development: Social Welfare Policy Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
This professional development course is designed for non-social work majors who have or wish to have experience in the delivery of social services. The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social welfare policy will be covered. Examples of social, public, and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobbying, funding, and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Credit/No credit.
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SW 5030 - Professional Development: Social Work Ethics and Practice Methods Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
This professional development course is designed for non-social work majors who have or wish to have experience in the delivery of social services. Using an ecological and generalist approach to social work practice at the individual, family, group, organization, and community levels, this course provides training in a planned client change process and considers social work roles at various levels. A significant focus of this course is the study of the application of key values and ethical principles, as defined by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), to professional practice and the resolution of ethical dilemmas. The course also includes content on the evaluation of practice and programs. Credit/No credit.
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THEA 1013 CA - Introduction to Theatre Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
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. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Note: Theatre majors are required to enroll in the face-to-face class, not the online section.
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THEA 1023 CA - Introduction to Film Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Course Fee: $6.00
Examination and analysis of film and film techniques. Students will develop critical awareness of film as an artistic, social, and cultural phenomenon. Students may be required to attend film screenings outside of the regularly scheduled class time.
Note: A lab fee is required for this class.
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THEA 1030 - Voice and Movement for the Actor Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
Natural resources of the human voice and body are studied as artistic resources for the performing artist. The course is designed to examine both the process and products of vocal and physical dynamics. The goal of this course is to integrate vocal and physical skills into the working process of the actor.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 1033 . (Theatre majors only).
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THEA 1033 CA - Introduction to Acting Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
This is an introductory class where students learn basic acting skills through class participation in improvisation, monologue work, and scene study. Students learn a basic understanding of theories and methodologies. Skills demonstrated in ares of body movement, diction, observation, imagination and “action”. (For non-theatre majors).
Note: Note: Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the “majors only section” offered spring semester and concurrently enroll in THEA 1713 .
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THEA 1043 CA - Introduction to American Musical Theatre Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
An introduction to American Musical Theatre, its history and creative elements. Students will develop critical awareness of the differences between traditional and musical theatre by becoming actively involved in reading, observing, and analyzing musical theatre.
Note: Note: Musical Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in this class fall semester.
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THEA 1051 - Freshman (New Student) Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $2.00
An introduction to the Theatre Arts Area devoted to the needs of incoming majors, including: faculty and staff introductions and theatrical personnel responsibilities, audition notices and practices, production and Practicum assignments, and opportunities available within the facility. Includes detailed academic advice for majors and minors, and practical methods of library research for theatre topics at WSU.
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THEA 1053 - Introduction to Technical Production Credits: (3)
An introduction to the production components of live theatre in which students will develop an awareness of technical aspects including scenery, lighting, costume, properties and sound. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. This course is recommended for non-theatre majors and minors.
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THEA 1063 - Theatre Foundations Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
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 Theatre Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
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.
Pre-requisite(s): Must be a theatre major or minor.
May be repeated once up to 2 credit hours.
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THEA 1220 - Acting I Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Required for Theatre Performance and Teaching Majors. Non-majors should enroll in THEA 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.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 1013 , THEA 1030 , THEA 1051 .
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THEA 1223 - Stage Makeup Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $16.00
A practical investigation of stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application.
Note: A lab fee is required for this class.
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THEA 1513 - Stagecraft Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $36.00
Introduction to stage scenery: lecture/demonstration of basic materials, shop and stage equipment, construction principles, and elementary technical drawing and design procedures.
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THEA 1713 - Script Analysis Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
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.
Co-Requisite(s): (Recommended) THEA 1033 .
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THEA 1810 - Class Voice Credits: (1)
Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
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THEA 1810 - Group Vocal Technique for Musical Theatre Credits: (3)
Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
| Group Vocal Technique is a technique-focused course. This is a freshman level course and part of the pre-core requirements of the musical theatre program. This course will allow all incoming freshman musical theatre majors and applicants an opportunity to learn the core skills needed to succeed vocally and be best prepared for juries, acceptance into the program for applicants, and a base to build from in future private lessons. |
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THEA 2022 - Costume Fundamentals Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $36.00
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.
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THEA 2032 - Lighting Fundamentals Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $21.00
This course provides an introduction to stage lighting. This course includes lectures and demonstration of principles and practical use of electricity, lighting equipment, control systems, elementary technical drawing, and lighting design practice as applied to the stage.
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THEA 2033 - Acting II Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
Applies the principles learned in Acting I on a more intense level. Includes two arranged acting studio hours per week.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 1030 , THEA 1033 , and by audition.
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THEA 2203 - Costume Technology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Course Fee: $36.00
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.
Pre-requisite(s): (Recommended) THEA 2022 .
Note: Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.
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THEA 2330 - Dramaturgy and Criticism Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
Course Fee: $6.00
This course will be a practical study of the role and duties of a dramaturg in a production as well as a critic reviewing a finished work. Work will include all facets of dramaturgy: historical research, script analysis, audience outreach, and lobby displays. A completed Dramaturgy workbook for a proposed play or practical work on a department play will be the final assignment.
This course may be repeated once up to to 6 credit hours.
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THEA 2403 - Production and Stage Management Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $24.00
A practical study of stage management techniques necessary for efficient theatre production. A conceptual overview of the rehearsal and performance process will be stressed, including an overview of management techniques as applied to the performing arts in general. Front of house management and company management will be studied.
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THEA 2443 - Acting for Musical Theatre Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
A practical study of acting methods unique to the discipline of musical theatre. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of modern musical theatre, literature through imagery, action, characterization, and analysis of the score and libretto.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 2033 and admittance to the Musical Theatre program.
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THEA 2580 - Computer Software for the Theatre Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
The class provides a basic introduction to several important computer programs used in theatre productions, including Vectorworks, Lightwright, Qlab, Google Sketch Up, and Photoshop.
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THEA 2821 HU - Period Styles in Design Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A survey of the history of Western Art, including architecture, clothing, music, art, and decorative arts for the theatre.
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THEA 2851 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a design, technical, or management production position relating to: Stage Management, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Props Design, Sound Design, Dramaturgy, Technical Direction, Choreography, House Management.
May be repeated up to 3 times for credit.
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THEA 2852 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a design, technical, or management production position relating to: Stage Management, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Props Design, Sound Design, Dramaturgy, Technical Direction, Choreography, House Management.
May be repeated up to 3 times for credit.
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THEA 2853 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a design, technical, or management production position relating to: Stage Management, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Props Design, Sound Design, Dramaturgy, Technical Direction, Choreography, House Management.
May be repeated up to 3 times for credit.
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THEA 2854 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a design, technical, or management production position relating to: Stage Management, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Props Design, Sound Design, Dramaturgy, Technical Direction, Choreography, House Management.
May be repeated up to 3 times for credit.
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THEA 2855 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a design, technical, or management production position relating to: Stage Management, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Props Design, Sound Design, Dramaturgy, Technical Direction, Choreography, House Management.
May be repeated up to 3 times for credit.
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THEA 2856 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a design, technical, or management production position relating to: Stage Management, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Props Design, Sound Design, Dramaturgy, Technical Direction, Choreography, House Management.
May be repeated up to 3 times for credit.
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THEA 2857 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a design, technical, or management production position relating to: Stage Management, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Props Design, Sound Design, Dramaturgy, Technical Direction, Choreography, House Management.
May be repeated up to 3 times for credit.
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THEA 2858 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a design, technical, or management production position relating to: Stage Management, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Props Design, Sound Design, Dramaturgy, Technical Direction, Choreography, House Management.
May be repeated up to 3 times for credit.
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THEA 2859 - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Provides supervised experience in theatre production and performance. Practicum is an experiential learning course supervised by theatre faculty to provide the student with a practical application of theatrical theory. The student will develop skills and abilities for the theatre through supervised experience in a design, technical, or management production position relating to: Stage Management, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, Props Design, Sound Design, Dramaturgy, Technical Direction, Choreography, House Management.
May be repeated up to 3 times for credit.
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THEA 2920 INT - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-6)
Variable Title
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The department will determine the specific title and credit authorized.
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THEA 3033 - Advanced Acting Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
Course Fee: $6.00
Introduces students to the techniques required to perform in various styles encountered in contemporary theatre, from Greek tragedy to the most modern forms. Includes two arranged studio hours per week.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 2033 , and by audition.
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THEA 3070 - Voice and Movement for the Actor II Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Course Fee: $6.00
An intermediate continuation of intensive voice and movement training for the actor, strong focus in movement and voice for extension of range and availability and for character development. Intermediate development and conditioning of the actor’s voice and body with emphasis on dialect work and stylized movement.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 1030 .
This course may be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
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THEA 3100 - Projection Design Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course is a practical application of the tools and processes essential to conceptualizing and implementing projection design. This course also examines the history of projection design in theatre performance leading up to current practices.
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THEA 3103 INT - Directing I Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
Theory and practical application of directing approaches.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 1033 , THEA 1013 and THEA 1713 .
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THEA 3212 - Scenic Design Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
Course Fee: $36.00
Scenic Design will provide a practical exploration of the methods and materials of scenic design for the theatre. The course includes instruction in visual research, conceptual sketching, rendering, hand and computer aided drafting for theatre, and requires some outside class production contribution.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 1513 .
Note: Class meets the 2nd block of spring semester every even-numbered year.
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THEA 3222 - Lighting Design Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Course Fee: $21.00
This course will be an advanced exploration of lighting design for theater. This course is a practical exploration of the equipment, materials, and design processes of stage lighting and stage lighting design.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 2032 .
May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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THEA 3232 - Scenic Art and Painting Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Course Fee: $36.00
Applied training in basic scene painting/scenic artist techniques for theatre. Surface preparation, priming, base painting, blending and scumbling, texture and detailing lessons are applied in producing finished demonstration flats including wall surfaces, wallpaper, bricks, rocks, wood grain and molding, marble, foliage, and copying a selected original.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 1513 .
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THEA 3233 - Prop Design Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A studio course in the process and techniques of prop making techniques. Tools, materials, building, and painting techniques will be demonstrated by the instructor and explored and executed by the student. This course not only places emphasis on artist ability but time management, critical thinking, and problem solving as well.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 1513 .
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THEA 3243 - Costume History Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
A study of fashion from ancient Egypt to the 20th century in relation to stage applications and contemporary fashion. Students will gain a basic understanding of major periods in Western clothing history as well as the interrelationship of clothing and culture and a working ability to research clothing of any culture or era.
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THEA 3303 - History and Literature of Theatre I Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
A study of theatre and drama from their Pre-Ancient Greek origins through the Renaissance about 1700. The predominantly lecture format course includes significant readings in theatrical practice, historically significant plays, and basics of dramatic criticism. Additional research assignments are required.
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THEA 3313 - History and Literature of Theatre II Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
A study of theatre and drama from about 1700 until the present. The predominantly lecture format course includes significant readings in theatrical practice, historically significant plays, and basics of dramatic criticism. Additional research assignments are required.
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THEA 3323 - History and Literature of Contemporary Theatre Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $6.00
A survey of theatre history and literature that will study theatre from the 20th century and into the present time. Specific attention will be given to the plays and producing organizations of minorities and other underrepresented groups.
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THEA 3340 - Theatre Management Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
Course Fee: $6.00
An overview of theatre management techniques that includes all the operating functions such as marketing, promotion, fundraising, accounting and personnel management. A functional business plan for a Theatre is the culminating experience of this course.
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THEA 3343 - History & Literature of Musical Theatre Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
Course Fee: $6.00
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.
Pre-requisite(s): admittance to the Musical Theatre program.
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THEA 3350 - Marketing and Communication for the Arts Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
This class explores the dynamics of marketing and communication across dance, music, and theatre. The emphasis is on practical application of course content to enhance students’ future roles in a variety of arts related careers.
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THEA 3443 - Scene Study for Musical Theatre Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $6.00
Advanced study of acting methods unique to the discipline of musical theatre. Emphasis will be placed on the interrelationship of characters through the use of duets, group scenes, and production numbers.
Pre-requisite(s): Admittance to the Musical Theatre program.
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THEA 3500 - Sound Design Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This class is an introduction to the art and craft of sound design for live theatre productions. This course covers a practical application of the tools and processes essential to conceptualizing and implementing the content of a sound design as well as the sound system for delivery of that content.
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THEA 3505 - Playwriting Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
This course will be a practical study of dramatic structure and the process of playwriting, including writing assignments with monologues, scenes, and one-act plays. Extensive writing is required.
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 2010 .
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THEA 3525 - ArtsBridge Credits: (1-6)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
ArtsBridge is a course that provides undergraduate students with an internship and academic credit for designing and implementing a comprehensive, needs-based, integrated arts project with community organizations or area schools. ArtsBridge students will work closely with a WSU faculty mentor, community/school stakeholder, peers, and the ArtsBridge program coordinator throughout the process culminating in the development of an arts integrated project.
Pre-requisite(s): Recommendation by education supervisor in fine arts content area faculty mentor. Content methodology course(s) completed or in progress.
Note: Following faculty recommendation, please contact the ArtsBridge coordinator for an interview.
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THEA 3651 - Musical Theatre Repertoire
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Advanced study of standard musical theatre repertoire, audition techniques and the business of musical theatre.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 2443 .
May be repeated for a total of four semester hours.
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THEA 3810 - Digital Design Theatre Credits: (3)
Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
Course Fee: $6.00
| This course emphasizes close collaboration among students in Theatre Arts and students in the School of Computing. Software and hardware commonly used in current digital theatre design will be explored. Students will be given an introduction to the “tools” of the trade in a studio setting as they advance through a series of exercises, as well as independent and team projects focusing on both artistic design and software engineering. The course will culminate in a selection of short realized multimedia performance projects with guest student actors. Members of each discipline will be immersed in the problem solving approaches and thinking patterns of peers from a different field, which more accurately represents the experiences of working individuals within their chosen careers. Instructor permission required. |
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THEA 3810 - Experimental Courses Credits: (1-3)
Course Fee: $6.00
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 2 times with a maximum of 3 credits. Refer to Experimental Courses .
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THEA 3991 - Junior Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $2.00
A colloquium that draws theatre students from various interests together in a mutual exploration of theatre research, production, and planning for employment opportunities and graduate study.
Pre-requisite(s): Theatre major - junior standing.
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THEA 4002 - Special Studies in Theatre Credits: (2)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Allows for the advanced study of a changing series of pertinent theatre topics. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester.
The maximum time a student can repeat this class for credit is four times.
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THEA 4002C - Special Studies in Theatre: Stage Combat Credits: (2)
Physical training in the art and craft of stage combat. Emphasis is on safe application of technique to choreograph stage fights. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester.
May be repeated up to two times.
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THEA 4002D - Special Studies in Theatre: Auditioning Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
Course Fee: $4.00
A practical exploration of professional audition techniques including cold reading, prepared monologues, improvisation and portfolio preparation. Class meets the 2nd block of fall semester.
May be repeated up to two times.
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THEA 4002H - Special Studies in Theatre: Contemporary Topics Credits: (2)
A diversified exploration of pertinent theatre topics. May be repeated for upper division credit. All Special Studies in Theatre courses are half-semester.
May be repeated up to two times.
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THEA 4103 INT - Directing II Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Course Fee: $6.00
Advanced theory and application of directing approaches.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 3103 , and by audition.
Note: Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.
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THEA 4143 - Directing and Choreographing for Musical Theatre Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
Course Fee: $6.00
Theory and practical application of directing and choreographing approaches as they pertain to Musical Theatre.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 3103 .
Note: Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.
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THEA 4203 - Costume Design Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
Course Fee: $6.00
A practical application of the techniques of visual communication used to create costume renderings for dramatic scripts.
Pre-requisite(s): (Recommended) THEA 2022 and THEA 3243 .
Note: Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.
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THEA 4220 - Design Seminar Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $2.00
A flexible emphasis course devoted to the design processes of theatrical production; a forum through which advanced design students may further their interests and abilities in the design process and/ or portfolio development and presentation that will change in focus from student to student. THEA 4220 Design Seminar may be used as a capstone design project with faculty approval.
Pre-requisite(s): at least one Theatre Area design course - THEA 3212 or THEA 3222 or THEA 4203 , and permission of the instructor.
Note: This class provides an opportunity for in-depth theatrical design work. Since there is only one formal design class in each of the design areas (costume, lighting, and scenery) students can continue their studies in Design Seminar. The course number stays the same from semester to semester but the content; the design projects changes each time. The maximum time a student can repeat this class for credit is eight times.
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THEA 4230 - Performance Seminar Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk
Course Fee: $2.00
A flexible emphasis course devoted to the acting and directing process of live theatrical production, a forum through which advanced performance students may further their interests and abilities in the acting/directing process that will change in focus from student to student. THEA 4230 Performance Seminar may be used as a capstone project with faculty approval.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 1033 , THEA 2033 , THEA 3103 and permission of the instructor.
May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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THEA 4270 - Dramatic Theory and Analysis Credits: (3)
A study of dramatic theory from early Greek thinkers through contemporary theorists. The class will be based on reading primary and secondary texts and will class time will be spent on projects, activities, discussion, and lecture. Additional research assignments are required.
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THEA 4603 - Creative Drama Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $6.00
Theories and practices incorporating the techniques of creative drama into the elementary school curriculum. Especially recommended to students of elementary education, recreation, and social services.
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THEA 4651 - Individual Training in Stage Voice Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $445.00
Twelve individual lessons on vocal technique for the actor. A list of approved voice instructors is maintained in the department office. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons.
May be repeated up to nine times.
Note: The Musical Theatre students are required to complete Individual Training in Stage Voice a minimum of six times to complete their degree however it is not uncommon for students to take private voice lessons each semester they are enrolled. The maximum time a student can repeat this class for credit is eight times.
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THEA 4713 INT - Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
Course Fee: $6.00
Application of pedagogy to teaching theatre arts in secondary schools. Requires field experiences supervised by Theatre Arts Faculty.
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 2010 and THEA 1033 .
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THEA 4801 - College of Arts & Humanities Leadership Lecture Series Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This one-credit elective course will give arts and humanities’ majors the opportunity to interact with successful guest lecturers whose undergraduate backgrounds are in the arts and humanities. Lecturers will clarify how the talents and skills associated with their degrees have contributed to their pursuit of successful careers and lives.
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THEA 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Advanced level, independent study under the direction of faculty member.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of supervising instructor required for credit.
May be repeated 8 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours.
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THEA 4851 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Hands on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in “front of house” operations for Weber State Theatre productions.
To become a well-rounded theatre student, students are required to participate in the production of the departmental plays as often as their schedule allows. Since there are so many different learning opportunities in the theatre it is though Practicum that they are each exposed to the whole production process. There are 2 different Practicum course numbers, one for performance and the other for the design, technical, and management aspects of theatre. The course numbers stay the same from semester to semester but the content; the plays produced changes each time. Minimally students are required to enroll in a Practicum course 3 times to graduate, however since students are expected to be involved in the production of each play (2 per semester) then they should be completing 4 Practicums each academic year.
The maximum time a student can repeat this or any combination of THEA 4851 and THEA 4861 for credit is sixteen times.
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THEA 4852 INT - Design/Tech Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Hands on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in “front of house” operations for Weber State Theatre productions.
May be repeated 9 times and receive up to 10 credits.
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THEA 4853 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Hands-on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in “front of house” operations for Weber State Theatre productions.
May be repeated 12 times and receive up to 12 credits.
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THEA 4854 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Hands-on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in “front of house” operations for Weber State Theatre productions.
May be repeated 12 times and receive up to 12 credits.
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THEA 4855 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Hands-on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in “front of house” operations for Weber State Theatre productions.
May be repeated 12 times and receive up to 12 credits.
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THEA 4856 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Hands-on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in “front of house” operations for Weber State Theatre productions.
May be repeated 12 times and receive up to 12 credits.
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THEA 4857 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Hands-on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in “front of house” operations for Weber State Theatre productions.
May be repeated 12 times and receive up to 12 credits.
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THEA 4858 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Hands-on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in “front of house” operations for Weber State Theatre productions.
May be repeated 12 times and receive up to 12 credits.
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THEA 4859 INT - Design/Tech/Management Practicum Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Hands-on learning through involvement backstage on running crews, through studio work, acting in, or involvement in “front of house” operations for Weber State Theatre productions.
May be repeated 12 times and receive up to 12 credits.
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THEA 4860 - Advanced Playwriting Credits: (3)
This course will be an advanced study of dramatic structure and the process of playwriting, focusing on writing full length plays. Extensive writing is required.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 3505 and instructor approval.
May be repeated up to two times for a maximum of six credit hours.
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