UCC Minutes 02/14/2008

Present:

Regular Members: D. Batts, J. Lewis, J. Manner, J. Neil, P. Schwager, J. Tisnado

Ex Officio Members: C. Boklage, L. Griffin, T. Jenks, R. Mitchelson

Administrative: K. Snyder

Absent: G. Lapicki

1. Chair J. Neil called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.

2. The minutes of the January 24, 2008 meeting were approved.

3. Old Business: Chair Neil attended the Committee on Committees meeting and conveyed the substance of the motion passed at the January 24 UCC meeting concerning the committee’s responsibilities. The requested changes have been made to the Baccalaureate Degree Program Campus Approval Process Checklist and the EPPC report.

4. Request from the School of Art and Design for two new courses, ART 1070 and ART 3082, was approved as amended.

5. Request from the School of Theatre and Dance for a new concentration, Theatre for Youth, was approved.

6. Request from the Department of Psychology for a new course, PSYC 3312, was approved subject to notification to the Department of Biology. Request for revision of three existing courses, PSYC 2210, PSYC 3226, and PSYC 4250, was approved. Request for revision of PSYC 4333 was approved subject to minor revisions and notification to the College of Education. Request for revision of the BA degree in Psychology and the minor in Psychology was approved.

7. New Business:

a. The course banking/unbanking procedure was discussed. D. Batts and P. Schwager will revise the “Course Banking and Unbanking Form” and present the revision to the committee.

b. A motion was made, seconded and passed to provide the committee with the option to accept the minutes of committee meetings via e-mail.

c. C. Boklage will contact Mark Taggart concerning the committee’s response to the Final Report on UNC Tomorrow Commission.

8. Meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. by Chair Neil.

Submitted by Jan Lewis, UCC Secretary

East Carolina University

University Curriculum Committee (UCC)

B-104 Brewster

Minutes for Thursday, February 14, 2008

The following Catalog revisions were approved by the UCC:

ART: ANIMATION/INTERACTIVE DESIGN

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ART: ANIMATION/INTERACTIVE DESIGN

2070. Animation/Interactive Design Survey (3) (F,S,SS) P: ART 1030; 1906 or 1907. Using computers to solve visual problems. Exploration of ways that animation/interactive design and digital imaging can complement experiences in various disciplines.

2470. Introduction to Digital 3D Modeling and Animation (3) P: ART 1015, 1030. Studio that develops

students design process through construction of digital 3D models and animation.

3070. Electronic Interactive Multimedia (3) (F,S) 2 lecture and 4 studio hours per week. P: ART 2070 or 2071 or consent of instructor. Interactive multimedia design process. Web based projects incorporate sound, full-motion video, and still and kinetic imagery. Users interact with information presented. Emphasis on problem-seeking/problem-solving processes.

3082. Motion Graphics Studio (3) (F,SS) An introductory course in motion graphics, kinetic typography, and broadcast and web animation.

3442. Products and Environments (3) (F) P: ART 2210 or consent of instructor. User-based design principles applied to exhibit environments and furniture systems intended for repetitive production.

3470. Digital 3D Animation (3) P:ART 2470 or consent of instructor. Design studio that develops student’s concept of digital 3D modeling as applied to animation and special effects.

4070. Advanced Interactive Media (3) (S) 1 lecture and 4 studio hours per week. P: ART 2070, 3070; or consent of instructor. Advanced exploration of interactive media design process. Emphasis on problem seeking/problem-solving processes.

4411. Professional Practice (3) P: ART 4070, 4470 or 4200 or 4210 or 4220; 4240; or consent of instructor. Advanced media design projects and practices for professional portfolio presentations are covered to prepare students for entry-level employment.

4470. Digital 3D Lighting and Rendering (3) P: ArtART 3470 or consent of instructor. Design studio that develops the concept of digital geometries. Basic elements that make digital 3D models, including effects of lighting, texture mapping and rendering.

ART: ANIMATION/INTERACTIVE DESIGN COURSES FOR NON-ART MAJORS

1070. Animation Art with ECU’s Sonic Plaza for Non-Art Majors (3) (F,S,SS) May not substitute for ART 1005. Introduction to the fundamentals of art through making animations for ECU’s Sonic Plaza monitor ring.

THEA: THEATRE

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BFA in Theatre Arts

Theatre majors must attain a minimum grade of C in all required theatre courses. Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

1. Foundations curriculum (See Section 4, Foundations Curriculum Requirements for all Baccalaureate Degree Programs), including those listed below.............................................42 s.h.

ENGL 3330. Early Twentieth Century Drama (3) (WI) (F-EY) (FC:HU) (P: ENGL 1200)

ENGL 3340. Contemporary Drama (3) (WI) (F-OY) (FC:HU) (P: ENGL 1200)

2. Core.................................................................................................................................................21 s.h.

THEA 1010. Introduction to Acting I (3) (F,S,SS) (FC:FA)

THEA 2001. Stage Scenery I (3) (F,S) (FC:FA)

THEA 2015. Voice and Articulation (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Intended DNCE or THEA major)

THEA 2035. Theatre History-Literature I (3) (WI*) (S) (FC:FA)

THEA 3003. Stage Lighting (3) (F,S) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 3007. Costuming (3) (F,S)

THEA 3035. Theatre History-Literature II (3) (F) (WI*) (FC:FA)

3. Concentration area (Choose one.)......................................................................................5244-63 s.h.

Musical Theatre (60-63 s.h.):

Dance (17 s.h.):

DNCE 3014. Fundamentals of Tap Dance (1) (F) (FC:FA)

DNCE 3024. Intermediate Tap Dance (1) (S) (P: DNCE 3014 or consent of instructor)

Students must complete 9 s.h., achieving at least level III, in one of either ballet, contemporary dance, or jazz dance and 6 s.h. from the other two areas.

Music (13-16 s.h.):

MUSC 1008. Music Theory for Nonmusic Majors (3) (F,S) (FC:FA) (P: Ability to read music or consent of instructor) or MUSC 1156. Basic Musicianship (4) (F)

MUSC 1018, 1028. Music Reading and Fundamentals for Nonmusic Majors (2,2) (FC:FA) or MUSC 1176 (F), 1186 (S). Basic Musicianship Laboratory (1,1)

*MUSC 1108 (F), 1118 (S). Nonmusic Major Group Voice (1,1) (FC:FA)

*MUSC 1208, 1218. Nonmusic Major Group Piano (1,1) (F,S) (FC:FA)

4 s.h. private applied voice

(*A student who is exempt from any of these courses must take other applied voice or piano to complete the total applied hours.)

Theatre (30 s.h.):

THEA 1020. Introduction to Acting II (3) (S) (P: THEA 1010)

THEA 2006. The Art of Make-up (2) (F,S) (P: THEA major)

THEA 2016. Vocal Production for the Actor (3) (F) (P: Professional acting and musical theatre majors;

THEA 2015; or consent of instructor)

THEA 3050. Advanced Acting I (3) (F) (P: THEA 1020)

THEA 3055. History of the American Musical Theatre (3) (WI) (S) (P: MUSC 2166 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3060. Advanced Acting II (3) (S) (P: THEA 3050)

THEA 3090. Musical Theatre Performance Techniques I (3) (F) (P: THEA 1020; demonstrated vocal skill; and/or consent of instructor)

THEA 3095. Musical Theatre Performance Techniques II (3) (S) (P: THEA 3090; audition or consent of instructor)

THEA 4080. Musical Theatre Practicum (1) (WI) (P: THEA 3095)

THEA 4090. Musical Theatre Performance Technique III (3) (F) (P: THEA 2035, 3095)

THEA 4095. Musical Theatre Performance Technique IV (3) (S) (P: THEA 4090)

Professional Actor Training (55 s.h.):

Students are admitted to the program after the freshman year by jury. Transfer students may also be admitted by interview and/or audition.

THEA 1020. Introduction to Acting II (3) (S) (P: THEA 1010)

THEA 2002. Stage Scenery II (3) (F,S) (FC:FA) (P: THEA 2001) or THEA 4065. Stage Management (3) (F,S) (FC:FA) (P: At least 2 of the following courses: THEA 2001, 2002, 3003, 3007 or consent of instructor.)

THEA 2006. The Art of Make-up (2) (F,S) (P: THEA major)

THEA 2010. Professional Acting Technique I (3) (F) (P: THEA 1020; audition and faculty jury)

THEA 2016. Vocal Production for the Actor (3) (F) (P: Professional acting and musical theatre majors; THEA 2015; or consent of instructor)

THEA 2017. Movement for Actors (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 1020)

THEA 2018. Stage Combat: Unarmed (3) (F,S) (P:THEA 2017)

THEA 2020. Professional Acting Technique II (3) (S) (P: THEA 2010)

THEA 3010. Professional Acting Technique III (3) (F) (P: THEA 2020)

THEA 3015. Oral Interpretation (3) (S) (P: THEA 2015 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3018. Movement for Actors II: Physical Characterization (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 2017)

THEA 3020. Professional Acting Technique IV (3) (S) (P: THEA 3010)

THEA 3025. Intermediate Voice and Articulation (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 2015 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3036. Theatre History-Literature III (3) (WI*) (S) (FC:FA)

THEA 4025. Television and Film Practicum for the Actor I (3) (F) (P: THEA 3020 or consent of instructor)

THEA 4031. Dialects for the Stage (2) (S) (P: THEA 2020 or consent of instructor)

THEA 4040. Directing I (3) (WI) (F) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 4041. Directing II (3) (S) (P: THEA 4040; consent of instructor)

THEA 4070. Professional Preparation and Audition Technique for Actors (3) (WI) (S) (P: THEA 4025)

Stage Management (57 s.h.):

To move successfully through the program to graduation, the BFA stage management candidate will be reviewed annually by a faculty jury consisting of the stage management supervisor, one ECU Playhouse director, one design production faculty member, and the department chairman. The candidate must demonstrate to the jury that s/he is progressing and developing both scholastically and in stage management skills, as evidenced in both course work and in practice. A student who fails to pass the annual jury, who wishes to remain a department major, will be referred to the BA degree program in Theatre Arts.

THEA 3002. Advanced Theatrical Drafting (3) (F) (P: THEA 2002 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3004. Scenery Design I (3) (F) (P: THEA 2002 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3036. Theatre History-Literature III (3) (S) (WI*) (FC: FA)

THEA 4025. Television and Film Practicum for the Actor I (3) (F) (P: THEA 3020 or consent of instructor)

THEA 4040. Directing I (3) (WI) (F) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 4041. Directing II (3) (S) (P: THEA 4040; consent of instructor)

THEA 4065. Stage Management (3) (F,S) (FC:FA)

THEA 4066. Theatre Management (3) (F,S) (FC:FA)

THEA 4099. Design and Production Portfolio (1) (P: Junior or senior standing; consent of instructor)

Choose a minimum of 13 s.h. from the following (each course may be repeated up to three times, and

THEA 4444 must be taken at least once):

THEA 1111 Apprentice Level Production (1) (F,S,SS) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 2222 Intern Level Production (2) (F,S,SS) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 3333 Journeyman Level Production (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 4444 Master Level Production (4) (F,S,SS) (P: Consent of instructor)

Choose a minimum of 19 s.h. from:

Up to 12 s.h. DNCE course from ballet, contemporary, or jazz area

THEA 2002. Stage Scenery II (3) (F,S) (FC:FA) (P: THEA 2001)

THEA 2006. The Art of Make-up (2) (F,S) (P: THEA major)

THEA 2009. Decor and Ornament for the Stage (3) (FC:FA)

THEA 2010. Professional Acting Technique I (3) (F) (P: THEA 1020; audition and faculty jury)

THEA 2020. Professional Acting Technique II (3) (S) (P: THEA 2010)

THEA 3010. Professional Acting Technique III (3) (F) (P: THEA 2020)

THEA 3020. Professional Acting Technique IV (3) (S) (P: THEA 3010)

THEA 3005. Scenery Design II (3) (P: THEA 3004)

THEA 3008. Advanced Costume Design (3) (P: THEA 3007 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3015. Oral Interpretation (3) (SF) (P: THEA 2015 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3050. Advanced Acting I (3) (F) (P: THEA 1020)

THEA 3060. Advanced Acting II (3) (S) (P: THEA 3050)

THEA 3501, 3502, 3503. Independent Study in Theatre (1,2,3) (F,S)

THEA 3601, 3602, 3603. Selected Topics in Theatre (1,2,3) (F,S)

THEA 4003. Advanced Stage Lighting (3) (P: THEA 3003 or consent of instructor)

Theatre Design and Production (55 s.h.):

ART 1906. Art History Survey (3) (F,S) (FC:FA) (P: ART 1905 or 1910) or ART 1907. Art History Survey (3) (F,S) (FC:FA) (P: ART 1905 or 1910)

THEA 2002. Stage Scenery II (3) (F,S) (FC:FA) (P: THEA 2001)

THEA 2003. Scene Painting (3) (FC:FA) (P: THEA 2001, 2002)

THEA 2009. Decor and Ornament for the Stage (3) (FC:FA)

THEA 3002. Advanced Theatrical Drafting (3) (F) (P: THEA 2002 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3004. Scenery Design I (3) (F) (P: THEA 2002 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3036. Theatre History-Literature III (3) (S) (WI*) (FC:FA)

THEA 4065. Stage Management (3) (F,S) (FC:FA) (P: At least 2 of the following courses: THEA 2001, 2002, 3003, 3007 or consent of instructor.)

THEA 4099. Design and Production Portfolio (1) (P: Junior or senior standing; consent of instructor)

Choose one from:

3 s.h. DNCE course from ballet, contemporary, or jazz area

THEA 1020. Introduction to Acting II (3) (S) (P: THEA 1010)

THEA 4041. Directing II (3) (S) (P: THEA 4040; consent of instructor)

Choose a minimum of 14 s.h. from:

THEA 2006. The Art of Make-up (2) (F,S) (P: THEA major)

THEA 3005. Scenery Design II (3) (P: THEA 3004)

THEA 3008. Advanced Costume Design (3) (P: THEA 3007 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3501, 3502, 3503. Independent Study in Theatre (1,2,3) (F,S)

THEA 3601, 3602, 3603. Selected Topics in Theatre (1,2,3) (F,S)

THEA 4003. Advanced Stage Lighting (3) (P: THEA 3003 or consent of instructor)

THEA 4040. Directing I (3) (WI) (F) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 4066. Theatre Management (3) (F,S) (FC:FA)

Choose a minimum of 13 s.h. from the following (each course may be repeated up to three times, and THEA 4444 must be taken at least once):

THEA 1111. Apprentice Level Production (1) (F,S,SS) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 2222. Intern Level Production (2) (F,S,SS) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 3333. Journeyman Level Production (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 4444. Master Level Production (4) (F,S,SS) (P: Consent of instructor)

Theatre for Youth (44 s.h.):

Students (including transfer students) must be admitted to the program by faculty jury.

THEA 1020. Introduction to Acting II (3) (S,SS) (P: THEA 1010)

THEA 2002. Stage Scenery II (3) (FC:FA) (S) (P: THEA 2001)

THEA 2003. Scene Painting (3) (FC:FA) (P:THEA 2001, 2002)

THEA 2006. The Art of Make-up (2) (F,S) (P: THEA major)

THEA 2017. Movement for Actors (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 1020)

THEA 2018. Stage Combat: Unarmed (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 2017)

THEA 3004. Scenery Design I (3) (F) (P: THEA 2002 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3015. Oral Interpretation (3) (F) (P: THEA 2015 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3030. Youth Theatre I (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 1010, 1020, 2015; consent of instructor)

THEA 3031. Youth Theatre II (3) (F,S) ( P: THEA 3030; consent of instructor)

THEA 3032. Constructing Performance Projects in Theatre for Youth (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 3030 and consent of instructor)

THEA 4030. Creative Dramatics (3) (F,S,SS) (FC:FA)

THEA 4066. Theatre Management (3) (F,S) (FC:FA)

THEA 4140. Internship in Production and Performance in Theatre for Youth I (3) (F,S) (P: Consent of instructor)

THEA 4141. Internship in Production and Performance in Theatre for Youth II (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 4140 and consent of instructor)

4. Electives (Choose from the following)………………………………………………………………..12 s.h.

THEA 2004. Introduction to Theatrical Properties (3) (S) (P: THEA 2001)

THEA 2010. Professional Acting Technique I (3) (F) (P: Audition and faculty jury; THEA 1020)

THEA 2020. Professional Acting Technique II. (3) (S) (P: THEA 2010)

THEA 3005. Scenery Design II (3) (S) (P: THEA 3004)

THEA 3010. Professional Acting Technique III. (3) (F) (P: THEA 2020)

THEA 3018. Movement for Actors II: Physical Characterization (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 2017)

THEA 3020. Professional Acting Technique IV (3) (S) (P: 3010)

THEA 3025. Intermediate Voice and Articulation (3) (S) (P: THEA 2015 or consent of instructor)

THEA 3050. Advanced Acting I (3) (F)

THEA 3019. Stage Combat: Rapier and Dagger (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 2018)

THEA 4003. Advanced Stage Lighting. (3) (F) (P: THEA 3003 or consent of instructor)

THEA 4018. Stage Combat: Broadsword and Quarterstaff (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 2018)

THEA 4040. Directing I (3) (WI) (F) (P: THEA 2035, 3035, 3036; 3020 or 3050)

THEA 4065. Stage Management (3) (F,S) (FC:FA) (P: At least 2 of the following courses: THEA 2001,2002, 3003,3007 or consent of the instructor)

45. Electives to complete requirements for graduation.