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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Required for Theatre majors with an Acting or Generalist emphasis. Open to all students. This introductory course in voice and speech is designed for the needs of actors but beneficial for any interested participant. It focuses on the development of the actors vocal instrument including exercises in relaxation, awareness, resonance, and healthy, spontaneous vocal expressivity; and develops students understanding of the physical actions that make up speech sounds. Students will also be introduced to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in preparation for learning accents & dialects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop a personal sequence for vocal practice. 2. Identify internal physical tension present in vocal production. 3. Describe and demonstrate speech actions. 4. Categorize speech sounds according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. FA (even)
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3.00 Credits
Required for Theatre majors. Open to all students interested in stage makeup. Covers theory and skills of basic stage makeup and fundamental techniques most commonly used in theatrical productions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate understanding of the types of makeup used for theatre and film. 2. Identify equipment and tools used for makeup applications. 3. Design and execute character makeups according to era/style. 4. Create effective makeup design through script analysis. 5. Justify design choices verbally with self and peer evaluations. Course fee required. FA
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3.00 Credits
Required for Theatre majors. Open to all students. For students who wish to develop technical theatre skills. Fundamental course in theatrical production techniques, including stage carpentry, properties, rigging, lighting, and sound. Emphasis on safety procedures and common tool use for the stage. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic stagecraft terminology. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of stagecraft and how it applies to modern use. 3. Identify and demonstrate safety procedures in the scene shop and performance space, and while operating hand and power tools. 4. Analyze and apply the fundamental knowledge of the practice of scenic and properties construction, rigging, lighting, and sound. 5. Collaborate in the creation of performing arts productions as a technician or crew member. Course fee required. FA, SP
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3.00 Credits
Required for Theatre majors. Open to all students. This course focuses on plot, character, language, thematic analysis, and dramaturgy of various historical and modern performance texts in the context of contemporary staging and performance practices. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate understanding of standard script analysis terminology. 2. Develop the skills necessary to thoroughly analyze a piece of dramatic literature. 3. Apply those analytical skills to the writing of comprehensive critique of dramatic material. 4. Assess performances in fully mounted productions through written criticism. FA, SP
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1.00 Credits
Private acting lessons for performance majors of other students seeking to increase skills in theatrical performance to meet personal goals or explore the theatre major. Repeatable up to 8 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify personal artistic goal(s). 2. Evaluate personal efforts to recognize strengths and weaknesses. 3. Develop ongoing process to address application and growth. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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1.00 Credits
Required for Theatre Majors. For students interested in pursuing a career or emphasis in theatre. This course gives students the opportunity to explore their goals as a theatre artist and establish the early stages of planning for those goals, to be executed during their time as an undergraduate student. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop a graduation plan that meets the needs of their major and emphasis, general education requirements, and any other applicable credentialed goals. 2. Create a professional resume. 3. Create the foundation of a portfolio website to be developed throughout their education and career. 4. Teach a theatre lesson to their peers. SP
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3.00 Credits
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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3.00 Credits
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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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
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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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
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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