Minor in Theatre Arts Education (33 hours)

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1. Complete the following with a B grade or better:
   TMA 101 : Introduction to the Theatre. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 101 : Introduction to the Theatre. (3:3:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:	Reading, viewing, analyzing, writing about, and interacting with contemporary plays and performances to explore both theatre fundamentals and ways theatre addresses questions and concerns of our time. Lab required.
   NOTE:	Independent Study also.
   
   
   or
   TMA 102 : Introduction to Film. (3:4:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 102 : Introduction to Film. (3:4:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:

   Analytical studies for understanding and appreciating media forms and messages, as well as basic history, theory, and aesthetics. Lab required.
   
   
   TMA 160 : Theatre Production 1. (1:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 160 : Theatre Production 1. (1:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:

   Practical experience in the scene shop, costume shop, and lighting lab. Hands-on training for further production experience.
   
   
2. Apply for entrance approval from the theatre and media arts education committee.
3. Complete the following:
   TMA 123 : Acting Fundamentals. (2:4:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 123 : Acting Fundamentals. (2:4:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   RECOMMENDED:	Concurrent enrollment in TMA 122, 125.
   DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental acting skills: exercises in perception, objective/action, thought processes, scoring of scripts. Lab required.
   
   
   TMA 201 : Dramatic Performance: Antiquity to Renaissance. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 201 : Dramatic Performance: Antiquity to Renaissance. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:	Civilization from Greek antiquity through Renaissance, primarily from perspective of dramatic literature and performance. Ways in which performance functions within particular socioeconomic, political, religious, and aesthetic perspectives.
   NOTE:	This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information.
   
   
   TMA 202 : Dramatic Performance: Renaissance to the Present. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 202 : Dramatic Performance: Renaissance to the Present. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:	Civilization from Renaissance through present, primarily from perspective of dramatic literature and performance. Ways in which performance functions within particular socioeconomic, political, religious, and aesthetic perspectives.
   NOTE:	This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information.
   
   
   TMA 236 : Directing Fundamentals. (2:4:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 236 : Directing Fundamentals. (2:4:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	TMA 114 or instructor's consent (except theatre education majors).
   DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental elements of stage and media directing, including observation, collaboration, imagination, casting, working with actors, camera, spaces, words, images, rehearsals, and final product.
   
   
   TMA 267 : Makeup 1. (2:4:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 267 : Makeup 1. (2:4:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:

   Elementary techniques in makeup application for film, television, and stage. Lab work on main season productions is required.
   
   
   TMA 336 : Directing Principles and Practices. (3:4:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 336 : Directing Principles and Practices. (3:4:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	Theatre arts studies majors: TMA 114, 236, and instructor's consent. Media arts studies majors: TMA 105, 114, 185, and instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theories and processes of taking a scene from script to production.
   
   
   TMA 377A : Teaching Methods and Instruction. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 377A : Teaching Methods and Instruction. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 276R; fingerprinting and FBI clearance.
   DESCRIPTION:	Developing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students in theatre; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.
   
   
   TMA 377B : Teaching Methods and Instruction. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 377B : Teaching Methods and Instruction. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 276R; fingerprinting and FBI clearance.
   DESCRIPTION:	Developing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students in theatre; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.
   
   
   TMA 377C : Teaching Methods and Instruction: Theatre in Education Practices. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 377C : Teaching Methods and Instruction: Theatre in Education Practices. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 276R, 377A,B.
   DESCRIPTION:	Practicing contemporary theatre-in-education (TIE) methods to be employed in practical secondary education settings.
   
   
   TMA 436 : Theatre Directing Practicum. (3:2:4) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 436 : Theatre Directing Practicum. (3:2:4) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	TMA 336 and instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Directing projects for class critique and public presentation.
   
   
4. Complete one course from the following:
   TMA 266 : Set Construction 1. (2:4:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 266 : Set Construction 1. (2:4:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	TMA 101, 160.
   DESCRIPTION:	Intermediate skills in scenic construction and stage maintenance.
   
   
   TMA 368 : Scenic Art. (2:4:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 368 : Scenic Art. (2:4:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	Theatre arts studies or theatre education major status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Basic approaches to painting and finishing scenic elements. Priming, lay-in, texturing, and effects. Possible work painting on departmental productions.
   
   
5. Complete one course from the following:
   TMA 395 : Dramatic Literature 1. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 395 : Dramatic Literature 1. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	TMA 114, 201, 202.
   DESCRIPTION:	Survey of dramatic texts, from ancient Greek to today, through Western literary theories, emphasizing performance.
   
   
   TMA 396 : Dramatic Literature 2. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   TMA 396 : Dramatic Literature 2. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	TMA 114, 201, 202.
   DESCRIPTION:	Survey of dramatic texts, from ancient Greek to today, through global literary theories, emphasizing performance.
   
   

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