• THEA 2033: Acting II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Required for Theatre majors with an Acting or Generalist emphasis. Open to all students. Building on techniques developed from THEA 1033, this scene study course emphasizes organic performance skill development through practical application and includes awareness, presence, characterization, text analysis, self-evaluation, and bold and embodied exploration. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate and employ an action-based process for performance. 2. Collaborate with others with a productive and respectful approach. 3. Analyze and interpret the given circumstances of plays from the viewpoint of the actor. 4. Evaluate and critique personal and peer performance using terminology learned in class. Prerequisite: THEA 1033. SP
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• THEA 2063: Movement I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Required for Theatre majors with an Acting or Generalist emphasis. Open to all students. An experiential course aimed at introducing students to the fundamentals of stage movement including: awareness of the actors personal instrument and physical relation to others, relaxation, alignment, awareness, centering, flexibility, dynamics, etc. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create story-driven movement pieces. 2.Develop physical improvisation skills. 3. Demonstrate ability to physically respond from outside stimuli. FA (even)
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• THEA 2093R: Theatre Internship I

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Theatre students seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the demands of the profession and to enhance their ability to function in a professional environment. Emphasizes skill refinement, which can include performance, costuming, set construction, lights, sound, wardrobe, stage make-up, properties, box office work, assistant directing or management, and stage management. Audition may be required for performance roles. Variable credit 1.0 - 4.0. Repeatable up to 4 credits dependent on graduation restrictions. Offered based upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge and skills to solve problems faced in a workplace environment. 2. Collaborate with colleagues in the workplace. 3. Demonstrate responsibility and dependability in the workplace environment. 4. Evaluate personal efforts and identify strengths and weaknesses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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• THEA 2150R: Theater Workshop: Performance

  0.50 - 1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For any student desiring to participate in Utah Tech Theatre productions. Fulfills requirement for Theatre majors. Hands-on experience in practical theatre skills, using actual productions as the learning laboratory. Emphasizing development of personal discipline and collaborative skills, these workshops offer students preparation for entry level in pre-professional theatre productions (community theatre, summer stock, etc.). Credit dependent on hours committed to the production. Audition may be required for performing roles. Variable credit 0.5 - 1.0. Repeatable up to 2 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate intermediate understanding of acting process in a production environment. 2. Evaluate personal efforts in acting and recognize strengths and weaknesses. 3. Collaborate with all members of the production in a professional manner. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• THEA 2160R: Theatre Workshop: Costumes

  0.50 - 1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For any student desiring to participate in Utah Tech Theatre productions. Fulfills requirement for Theatre majors. Hands-on experience in practical theatre skills, using actual productions as the learning laboratory. Emphasizing development of personal discipline and collaborative skills, these workshops offer students preparation for entry level in pre-professional theatre productions (community theatre, summer stock, etc.). Credit dependent on hours committed to the production. Audition may be required for performing roles. Variable credit 0.5 - 1.0. Repeatable up to 2 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate intermediate understanding of costume technology in a production environment. 2. Evaluate personal efforts and recognize strengths and weaknesses. 3. Collaborate with all members of the production in a professional manner. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• THEA 2170R: Theatre Workshop: Sets

  0.50 - 1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For any student desiring to participate in Utah Tech Theatre productions. Fulfills requirement for Theatre majors. Hands-on experience in practical theatre skills, using actual productions as the learning laboratory. Emphasizing development of personal discipline and collaborative skills, these workshops offer students preparation for entry level in pre-professional theatre productions (community theatre, summer stock, etc.). Credit dependent on hours committed to the production. Audition may be required for performing roles. Variable credit 0.5 - 1.0. Repeatable up to 2 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate intermediate understanding of scenic technology in a production environment. 2. Evaluate personal efforts and recognize strengths and weaknesses. 3. Collaborate with all members of the production in a professional manner. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• THEA 2180R: Theatre Workshop: Lights

  0.50 - 1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For any student desiring to participate in Utah Tech Theatre productions. Fulfills requirement for Theatre majors. Hands-on experience in practical theatre skills, using actual productions as the learning laboratory. Emphasizing development of personal discipline and collaborative skills, these workshops offer students preparation for entry level in pre-professional theatre productions (community theatre, summer stock, etc.). Credit dependent on hours committed to the production. Audition may be required for performing roles. Variable credit 0.5 - 1.0. Repeatable up to 2 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate intermediate understanding of lighting technology in a production environment. 2. Evaluate personal efforts and recognize strengths and weaknesses. 3. Collaborate with all members of the production in a professional manner. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• THEA 2203: Costume Construction

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Required for Theatre majors. Open to all students. Introduces fundamental costume construction techniques and methods of costume staging. Focuses on hand and machine sewing skills, safety procedures, and fundamental sewing terminology. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the safe use of shop materials and tools. 2. Demonstrate proper hand and machine sewing techniques. 3. Illustrate understanding of general fabric terminology, costume shop organization, and personnel. 4. Illustrate ability to take accurate measurements. 5. Construct costume pieces from both purchased and drafted patterns. Course fee required. FA, SP
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• THEA 2210: Scene Design I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Required for Theatre majors with a Design/Technical emphasis. Open to all students. Introduces the basic elements of scenic design and demonstrates the techniques and skillsets necessary to the design process and communication with the production team. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze stories and scripts from a design perspective. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the scenic design process and how it fits within the production team as a whole. 3. Assemble pertinent research for assigned stories and plays. 4. Devise original designs for assigned stories and plays. 5. Create accurate drawings and models of devised designs. FA (even)
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• THEA 2220: Theatre for Young Audiences

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Theatre majors. Open to all students. Covers the theory and practice of theatre for child audiences, including plays, storytelling, masks, puppetry, creative dramatics, and other forms. Covers selecting and adapting literature, producing, directing, acting, visual elements, and production support through text and literature readings as well as practical projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate understanding of the various approaches to Theatre for Young Audiences, including Theatre for the Very Young, Theatre for Disabled Children, and Musical Theatre for Young Audiences. 2. Develop an ability to successfully break down a TYA text in both approach and application. 3. Evaluate personal performance skills and those of others. 4. Apply theory to the creation of a new piece of theatre for children. 5. Prepare and perform a theatrical production for young audiences. Prerequisites: THEA 1713. SP (odd)
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