Jun 25, 2024  
2019-2020 General Catalog 
    
2019-2020 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Course Descriptions


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Theatre Arts

  
  • THEA 4353 - Lighting Design


    3 Credit(s)

    An intermediate course in the principles and objectives of lighting design. Application of skills in observation, communication, collaboration, and execution of lighting for performance by means of written critiques, journals, practical projects, drafting light plots, and generating paperwork necessary for light design. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 2523  and THEA 2533  and THEA 3223   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4363 - Costume Design


    3 Credit(s)

    A basic course in design with emphasis on the practical approach to costume design. Included will be research and presentation techniques, examination of major designer’s works, and practical experience in designing for all manner of productions. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 2203  and THEA 2533  and THEA 3223   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4373 - Sound Design


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will provide students with the basic skills necessary for execution of sound design for the theatre. This will include the proper use and hookup of equipment, basic recording, and playback of sound and digital audio editing. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 2523  and THEA 3223   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4412 - Acting VI: Professional Portfolio


    2 Credit(s)

    A studio course which develops student resumes, auditions, reels, and entrepreneurship in the areas of performance with emphasis on placement in the theatrical job market or graduate programs. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 3033   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): BFA Theatre Arts majors only

  
  • THEA 4471 - BFA Showcase


    1 Credit(s)

    A studio course designed to develop student audition abilities, while developing a showcase program to be performed in a major theatrical market. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 4412   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): BFA Theatre Arts majors only

  
  • THEA 4500 - Special Projects in Theatre Arts


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Advanced course designed to allow the student to obtain valuable experience through realized projects in their focus area. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4513 - Theatre Technologies


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to provide a forum for intensive study of a particular aspect of modern theatrical technologies. As such, various topics may be selected based on current industry trends, student needs, and available resources. Sample topics might include but are not limited to rigging, automation, metal fabrication, or properties. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 1513  and THEA 2203  and THEA 2523  and THEA 3323   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4541 - Advanced Production Practicum


    1 Credit(s)

    An advanced course in practical application of technical theatre methods through production experience. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4611 - Directing II Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): THEA 4613  

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 3613   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 2

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4613 - Directing II: Methods Approach


    3 Credit(s)

    A study of theories and actual experience in organization, interpretation, blocking, pacing, casting, and producing a play. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): THEA 4611  

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 3613   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4640 - Performance Studies


    1 Credit(s) 5 Maximum Credit(s)

    An in-depth seminar course for the study of a special topic in theatre. May be used for Study Abroad credit. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4751 - Capstone


    3 Credit(s)

    Theatre and Dance artists will develop original scholarship that critically evaluates and analyzes their creative practice through a written and oral defense presentation to faculty within their discipline. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing required

  
  • THEA 4840 - Readings and Conferences


    1 Credit(s) 5 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 10

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4890 - Internship


    3 Credit(s) 12 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • THEA 4900 - Methods in Theatre Arts Education


    2 Credit(s)

    Methods in theatre education discuss issues related to the teaching of theatre in the public school system. Students will learn how to prepare and execute a lesson plan of study, develop benchmarks and grading criteria, develop course goals and objectives, and the execution of a variety of teaching methods in the classroom. Students will also discuss how to manage behavioral problems, time, and the planning and organization of mounting a production. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): THEA 4905  

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 3900  and THEA 3950   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C+
    Registration Restriction(s): Theatre Arts and Theatre Arts Education majors only; Junior or Senior standing required

  
  • THEA 4905 - Methods in Theatre Arts Education Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    Students will have multiple real-world opportunities pertaining to the theatrical education field. Students will develop, write, and implement and teach theatre curriculum in both formal secondary education classrooms, as well as informal classrooms with outreach programming for theatrical educational departments of non-profit organizations.  (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): THEA 4900  

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 3900  and THEA 3950   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C+
    Registration Restriction(s): Theatre Arts and Theatre Arts Education majors only; Junior or Senior standing required

  
  • THEA 4980 - Student Teaching


    2 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None


University Studies

  
  • CONV 2010 - Passport to SUU


    1 Credit(s)

    Passport to SUU is a course that allows the students to experience many live events on campus, including Convocations lectures, theatre, dance, and music performance events. The course seeks to add richness, depth, and opportunity for personal, professional growth for the student, maximizing the experiential and integrated experience they have on campus every semester. Course may be repeated as desired since the content of events changes each semester. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 0700 - National Student Exchange


    1 Credit(s) 15 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 24

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 0700G - Graduate Study Abroad


    1 Credit(s) 12 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 0710 - International Exchange


    1 Credit(s) 18 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course serves as a placeholder for the courses students are taking while on one of SUU’s semester-long international exchange programs. It also provides a pre-departure orientation on cultural immersion, academic success, and international travel. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Non-Graded]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Repeatable? Yes - Number of Times: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 0720 - Study Abroad


    1 Credit(s) 4 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course provides strategies for cultural immersion, academic success, and international travel to students participating in study abroad programs led by SUU faculty and staff. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Repeatable? Yes - Number of Times: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 0800 - Consortium


    1 Credit(s) 15 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 99

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 1020 - Strategies for Success


    1 Credit(s) 2 Maximum Credit(s)

    This variable topics course explores subjects geared toward student success. Sample topics include career exploration, job search preparation, exploring vocabulary development, and in-depth academic skill development. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • UNIV 1030 - Governors Honors Academy


    6 Credit(s)

    The academy is a ten-day program designed for Utah’s most gifted high-school leaders and scholars entering grade 12. The objective of the program is to cultivate the brightest of Utah’s high school students in high quality leadership, personal achievement, academics, and community service. The program provides students with a stimulating curriculum of study with subjects ranging from science to Shakespeare and from creativity to leadership. These, and other subjects, are discussed by a dynamic Academy Faculty and many distinguished lecturers with corporate, government, media, and other professional backgrounds. Students attending the Governor’s Honors Academy will obtain a broader vision of personal potential for leadership, develop a keener ability to create and implement new ideas, learn fresh approaches and new skills in group dynamics, acquire an increased awareness of personal goals and objectives, and achieve a collegiate orientation to develop their future. For information, visit the GHA website at www.suu.edu/gha, email gha@suu.edu, or call the director of the Governor’s Honors Academy at (435) 865-8219. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • UNIV 1040 - Learning Communities Seminar


    1 Credit(s)

    This course serves as the common course for learning communities. Students will engage in the process of deliberative democracy as they engage with each other on topics related to their clustered courses. This course will focus heavily on discussion, communication skills, and understanding the interdisciplinarity inherent to higher education (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • UNIV 1050 - College Student Success


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course focuses on student success through systematic exploration of values and skills that will assist students in becoming successful in their academic endeavors. Topics include campus resources for individual challenges, motivation, time management, knowledge acquisition and retention, and academic performance. Admission requirement for students with index score of 89.99 or lower. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • UNIV 1053 - SSS College Success


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course is required for all first- and second-year Student Support Services students. The course focuses on student success through systematic exploration of values and skills that will assist students in becoming successful in their academic endeavors. Other concepts we will explore are financial and economic awareness, life skills, and career readiness. It is designed to help students launch their university careers successfully and to equip students with tools and abilities to increase their academic skills. This is a required course for students seeking admission to the SSS program. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Student Support Services (SSS) students only

  
  • UNIV 1057 - Student-Athlete College Success


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides SUU student-athletes with valuable knowledge and tools that will aid in their transition from high school to college. This course will focus on initiatives of the NCAA’s Student-Athlete Affairs Department, including academic development, personal development, service development, and career development. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Must be a student-athlete

  
  • UNIV 2120 - Service Learning


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to take the student volunteer through the process of volunteerism and its application to themselves and their academic training through practical experience and critical reflection. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Number of Times: 1 - Total Credits: 2

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 2890 - Directed Projects


    1 Credit(s) 4 Maximum Credit(s)

    A hands-on experience, completed either on or off campus that requires the student to work in a closely supervised environment with professionals. Directed projects must be initiated by a contract between the student, the organization, and the faculty advisor. Students may or may not be paid for their work. A minimum of three (3) hours of work per week for 15 weeks equates to one (1) credit hour. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): EDGE 1010  or UNIV 1010 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-, P
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 2920 - Workshop


    0.5 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 3000 - Health Care Exploration - Rural Health Scholars


    1 Credit(s)

    This course assists pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-P.A., pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy. and other undergraduate health students prepare for entry into professional schools. Includes opportunities to hear guest speakers, participate in health related service learning projects (25 hrs. required), and obtain a CPR and First Aid Certification. Membership in the Rural Health Scholars program is required. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): SCI 2120  and must be current member of Rural Health Scholars - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 3500 - Interdisciplinary Engagement


    1 Credit(s) 6 Maximum Credit(s)

    A variable topics, team-taught, interdisciplinary course that employs an experiential approach to teach students about the complexity of the specific topic of study. Professors from more than one discipline introduce students to a variety of ways to think about the chosen topic. Under the guidance of faculty mentors, students then carry out original projects related to the course topic. (Summer, As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): EDGE 1010   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing required

  
  • UNIV 4830 - Readings and Conferences


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Guided readings related to conferences. Variable topics. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 4890 - Internship


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • UNIV 4920 - Workshop


    0.5 Credit(s) 6 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None


Women and Gender Studies

  
  • WGS 2010 - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies


    3 Credit(s)

    The course explores women’s and gender experiences/issues from interdisciplinary perspectives while acquainting students with the major theories and debates of feminist and gender scholarship. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • WGS 3010 - Research in Women and Gender Studies


    3 Credit(s)

    The history, theory, and practice of research in women and gender studies. The course emphasizes collaborative, participatory, and alternative methodologies. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): WGS 2010   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • WGS 4010 - Women and Gender Studies Internship


    3 Credit(s)

    This internship synthesizes concepts of women and gender studies into a final research, service-learning, and/or international project. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): WGS 2010  - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Women and Gender Studies minors only

 

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