Potter College of Arts & Letters
Western Kentucky University
745-2345

REPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

Date:	September 27, 2007	

The Potter College of Arts & Letters submits the following items for consideration:

I.	New Business
Department	Type of Item	Description of Item & Contact Information	
Modern Languages	Information	One-Time Course Offering (Spring 2008)
SPAN 391 Spanish Grammar Topics
Contact: Carol Wilkerson
Carol.Wilkerson@wku.edu
x 52401	
Theatre & Dance	Consent	Revise Course Title
PERF 205 Voice and Movement for the Stage I
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	
Theatre & Dance	Consent	Revise Course Title
THEA 431 Musical Theatre
Contact: Tracey Moore
Tracey.Moore@wku.edu
x 52849	
Theatre & Dance	Consent	Revise Corequisites
THEA 222 Stagecraft
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	
Theatre & Dance	Consent	Revise Prerequisites
THEA 300 Acting II
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Multiple Revisions
THEA 319 Basic Design for the Theatre
Contact: Tom Tutino
Tom.Tutino@wku.edu
x 55878	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Multiple Revisions
THEA 340 Costume Construction
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Create Course
THEA 219 Design I
Contact: Tom Tutino
Tom.Tutino@wku.edu
x 55878	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Create Course
THEA 250 Stage Electrics
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Create Course
THEA 385 Applied Vocal Styles:
Contact: Tracey Moore
Tracey.Moore@wku.edu
x 52849	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Create Course
PERF 451 Career Seminar Workshop:
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Create Course
DANC 200 Dance Pedagogy
Contact: Clifton Brown
Clifton.Brown@wku.edu
x 55832	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Create Course
DANC 235 Dance Improvisation
Contact: Clifton Brown
Clifton.Brown@wku.edu
x 55832	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Create Course
DANC 350 Dance History
Contact: Clifton Brown
Clifton.Brown@wku.edu
x 55832	
History	Action	Create Course
HIST 430 The Civil Rights Movement in America
Contact: Patricia Minter
Patricia.Minter@wku.edu
x 55098	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Revise Program (Major)
588 BFA in Performing Arts
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Revise Program (Major)
798 BA in Theatre
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Revise Program (Major)
630 BA in Dance
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	
Theatre & Dance	Action	Revise Program (Minor)
490 Theatre
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	

Theatre & Dance	Action	Revise Program (Minor)
344 Dance
Contact: Scott Stroot
Scott.Stroot@wku.edu
x 56290	
English	Action	Revise Program
Minor in Film Studies (358)
Contact: Ted Hovet
Ted.Hovet@wku.edu
x 55782	

				Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Revise Course Title
(Consent Item)

Contact Person:  Scott Stroot, scott.stroot@wku.edu, 270-745-5845

1.	Identification of course:

1.1	Current course prefix (subject area) and number:  PERF 205	
1.2	Current course title: Voice and Movement for the Stage I
1.3	Credit hours: 2

2.	Proposed course title: Voice and Movement for the Stage

3.	Proposed abbreviated course title: Voice and Movement

4.	Rationale for the revision of course title:  Once a part of a sequence of related courses, the other courses in that sequence have been suspended, rendering the current title inaccurate and obsolete.
 
5.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

6.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
	Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

Attachment:  Course Inventory Form 

				Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Revise Course Title
(Consent Item)

Contact Person:  Tracey Moore, Tracey.moore@wku.edu, 270-745-2849

1.	Identification of course:

1.1	Current course prefix (subject area) and number:  THEA 431	
1.2	Current course title: Musical Theatre
1.3	Credit hours: 3

2.	Proposed course title: Music Theatre History & Repertoire

3.	Proposed abbreviated course title: Mus Thtr Hist/Rep

4.	Rationale for the revision of course title:  Dormant for some time, this course is now being rejuvenated and reintroduced as a regular feature of our Music Theatre curriculum as a result of a new faculty appointment.  While the course content remains essentially the same, the original title is somewhat anachronistic, and does not accurately capture that content, nor the pedagogical approach to teaching it.
 
5.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

6.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
	Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

:
			Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites
(Consent Item)

Contact Person:  Scott Stroot, scott.stroot@wku.edu, 270-745-6290

1.	Identification of course:

1.1	Current course prefix (subject area) and number:THEA 222
1.2	Current course title: Stagecraft
1.3	Credit hours: 3

2.	Current prerequisites/corequisites:  none

3.	Proposed prerequisites/corequisites: PERF 120: Rehearsal & Production I, or permission of instructor.  Students enrolling in this course must also concurrently enroll in a section Rehearsal and Production.

4.	Rationale for the revision of prerequisites/corequisites: Recent changes to position of PERF 120: Rehearsal & Production I in the required technical production course sequence were made with the specific intention of rendering it the locus for an introduction to all three of the department’s main technical production areas (scenery/properties, costuming, and lighting/sound).  This course will serve as a preparatory experience for introductory courses in those areas; THEA 205: Stage Electrics, THEA 222: Stagecraft, and THEA 241: Costume Technology.  The corequisite of Rehearsal and Performance has been added primarily to streamline and simplify the administration and accounting of the of the “lab hours” required in both courses.  

5.	Effect on completion of major/minor sequence: No significant change, as PERF 120: Rehearsal & Production I has long been a required first semester course for all Department of Theatre and Dance majors. 

6.	Proposed term for implementation : S08

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
	Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

										Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites
(Consent Item)

Contact Person:  Scott Stroot, scott.stroot@wku.edu, 270-745-6290

1.	Identification of course:

1.1	Current course prefix (subject area) and number: THEA 300 
1.2	Current course title: Acting II 
1.3	Credit hours: 3

2.	Current prerequisite: THEA 101: Acting I

3.	Proposed prerequisites: PERF 205: Voice and Movement for the Stage and THEA 101: Acting I, or permission of instructor.

4.	Rationale for the revision of prerequisites/corequisites/special requirements: Several years experience with the Voice and Movement course has demonstrated that the development of young singer-actors would be best served by their engaging the foundational content of the Voice and Movement course before they encounter the more specialized content of upper division performance courses.  This prerequisite change will “close the loop” on that desired programmatic outcome.

5.	Effect on completion of major/minor sequence: Student will have a strong, progressive incentive to enroll in the Voice & Movement course early in their progress though the sequenced acting curriculum

6.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
	Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

						Proposal Date: 9/27/07
Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Make Multiple Revisions to a Course
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Tom Tutino, tom.tutino@wku.edu, 270-745-5878

1.	Identification of course:

1.1	Current course prefix (subject area) and number: THEA 319
1.2	Course title: Basic Design for the Theatre
1.3	Credit hours: 3

2.	Revise course title:

	2.1	Current course title: Basic Design for the Theatre
	2.2	Proposed course title: Design II
	2.3	Proposed abbreviated title: Design II

2.4	Rationale for revision of course title: A new introductory course in the fundamentals of theatrical design for all Department of Theatre and Dance majors, entitled THEA 219: Design I, has recently been added to our curriculum, allowing this course to retain its developmental curricular position as a more focused design skills course for Theatre Design & Technology students.

3.	Revise course prerequisites:

	3.1	Current prerequisites: THEA 252 or Permission of instructor
	3.2	Proposed prerequisites: THEA 219 or permission of instructor.

3.3	Rationale for revision of course prerequisite: A new introductory course in the fundamentals of theatrical design, entitled THEA 219: Design I, has recently been added to our curriculum.  This course was designed specifically to serve as the prerequisite for THEA 319: Design II, which is more of a design skills course for Theatre Design & Technology concentrators.
 
3.4	Effect on completion of major/minor sequence: Since this course will retain the developmental curricular position it has always held, these proposed changes will have no significant effect.

4.	Revise course catalog listing:

4.1	Current course catalog listing: An introductory course in the basic elements and techniques of design for scenery, costumes and lighting for the theatre.

4.2	Proposed course catalog listing: Application of fundamental design concepts and techniques to the design of scenery, costumes and lighting for the theatre.

4.3	Rationale for revision of course catalog listing: While this course retains its developmental curricular position as a design skills course for Theatre Design & Technology students, the creation and implementation of a more fundamental “prequel” course (THEA 219: Design I) renders the term “introductory” inappropriate for this course description.

5.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

6.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

Department of Theatre and Dance: 8/22/07
Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee
University Senate

						Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Make Multiple Revisions to a Course
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Scott Stroot, scott.stroot@wku.edu, 270-745-6290

1.	Identification of course:

1.1	Current course prefix (subject area) and number: THEA 340
1.2	Course title: Costume Construction
1.3	Credit hours: 3

2.	Revise course title:

	2.1	Current course title: Costume Construction
	2.2	Proposed course title: Costume Technology
	2.3	Proposed abbreviated title: Costume Technology

2.4	Rationale for revision of course title: It more accurately reflects the reality of this course as it has evolved to assimilate the new costume production technologies. 

3.	Revise course number:

	3.1	Current course number: 340
	3.2	Proposed course number: 241

3.3	Rationale for revision of course number: This more accurately reflects the actual developmental curricular position of the course content, more closely aligning it with the other two technical production courses that comprise that area’s programmatic menu of courses.

4.	Revise course prerequisites:

	4.1	Current prerequisites/corequisites: None

4.2	Proposed prerequisites/corequisites: PERF 120: Rehearsal & Production I, or permission of instructor.  Students enrolling in this course must also concurrently enroll in a section Rehearsal and Production.

4.3	Rationale for the revision of prerequisites: Recent changes to the way the content of PERF 120: Rehearsal & Production I will be delivered were made with the specific intention of making it a more focused introduction to all three of the departments main technical production areas (scenery/properties, costuming, and lighting/sound) that will serve as a preparatory experience for introductory courses in those areas, including THEA 241: Costume Technology. The corequisite of Rehearsal and Performance has been added primarily to streamline and simplify the administration and accounting of the of the “lab hours”  required in both courses.

4.4	
Effect on completion of major/minor sequence: No significant change, as PERF 120: Rehearsal & Production I has long been a required first semester course for all Department of Theatre and Dance. 

5.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

6.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

Department of Theatre and Dance: 8/22/07
Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/26/07
University Curriculum Committee
University Senate

Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Create a New Course
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Tom Tutino, tom.tutino@wku.edu, 55878

1.	Identification of proposed course:

1.1		Course prefix (subject area) and number: THEA 219
1.2		Course title: Design I   
1.3		Abbreviated course title: Design I   
1.4		Credit hours and contact hours: 3 credit hour   Type of course: C
1.5	Prerequisites: THEA 252 or permission of instructor.

1.6	Course catalog listing:  An introduction to the fundamental design concepts, techniques and processes common to all areas of theatre production. 

2.	Rationale:

2.1	Reason for developing the proposed course:  The creation of this course is in direct response to NAST concerns about insufficient engagement with fundamental theatrical design concepts in our current program curricula, particularly for students unlikely to encounter other design courses. 

2.2	Projected enrollment in the proposed course: 16-20 students/section based on enrollment data from other courses required in our BA and BFA degree programs.

2.3	Relationship of the proposed course to courses now offered by the department: A natural and welcome course introducing the fundamentals of design to all Department of Theatre and Dance majors.
 
2.4	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other departments: Similar in curricular position and developmental intent to introductory design courses in other programs (Art, Engineering, Interior Design etc.) but with greater focus on theatrical application perspectives and content.

2.5	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other institutions: Similar introductory design courses are a standard feature in virtually all College/University BFA theatre programs.  Examples of similar courses can be found at University of Michigan, University of Arizona, and University of Central Florida.

3.	Discussion of proposed course: 

3.1	Course objectives: The primary goal of the class is to introduce performing arts students to fundamental design concepts and skills. 

3.2	Content outline: Introduction to the fundamental design concepts, methods and process of design as they relate to theatrical production.

3.3	Student expectations and requirements: Students will be expected to complete design exercises and projects, research projects and script analyses.  Assessment will be primarily project based but will include some written exams.

3.4	Tentative texts and course materials:

		•    Jones, Robert E. The Dramatic Imagination. Theatre Arts Books, 2004.
		•    Various drawing and painting materials.

4.	Resources:

4.1	Library resources: Existing resources are sufficient
4.2	Computer resources: Existing resources are sufficient

5.	Budget implications:

5.1	Proposed method of staffing: Current faculty
5.2	Special equipment needed: Existing departmental resources sufficient 
5.3	Expendable materials needed: Various drawing and painting materials.
5.4	Laboratory materials needed: None

6.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
	Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Create a New Course
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Scott Stroot, scott.stroot@wku.edu  55845

1.	Identification of proposed course:

1.1		Course prefix (subject area) and number: THEA 250
1.2		Course title: Stage Electrics
1.3		Abbreviated course title: Stage Electrics
1.4		Credit hours and contact hours: 3 credit hour  Type of course: A

1.5		Corequisites: PERF 120: Rehearsal & Production I, or permission of instructor.  Students 	enrolling in this course must also concurrently enroll in a section Rehearsal and Performance.

1.6	Course catalog listing: Introduction to the fundamentals of lighting and sound for the theatre.

2.	Rationale: 

2.1		Reason for developing the proposed course: Our curriculum currently includes introductory 	technical production courses in stagecraft (scenery & properties) and costuming.  This course is 	intended to provide a similar curricular foundation for lighting and sound

2.2		Projected enrollment in the proposed course: 12-16 students per section, based on longstanding 	enrollment pattern in similar courses in stagecraft and costuming.  

2.3		Relationship of the proposed course to courses now offered by the department: Provides a curricular 	foundation for further study and practical assignments similar to analogous courses in stagecraft and 	costuming.

2.4		Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other departments: May be a useful 	complement to students engaged in television and film production, thought the equipment and 	methods introduced will remain distinctly theatrical.

2.5		Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other institutions: Similar in content 	and curricular position to introductory lighting and sound courses common to most college and 	university theatre programs offering technical production programs.  

3.	Discussion of proposed course: 

3.1	Course objectives: To provide students the necessary skills and knowledge needed to safely and effectively assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound and lighting equipment commonly used in performing arts event production.

3.2	Content outline: Introduction to the tools, equipment and procedures involved in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound and lighting systems commonly used in performing arts event production.

3.3	Student expectations and requirements: Class attendance, timely, thorough completion of all assignments and exams, active engagement in all assigned practical application assignments (production lab hours).

3.4	Tentative texts and course materials: No text.  Course materials consist primarily of departmental lighting and sound equipment and tools.

4.	Resources:

4.1	Library resources: Existing resources are sufficient
4.2	Computer resources: Existing resources are sufficient

5.	Budget implications:

5.1	Proposed method of staffing: Current faculty
5.2	Special equipment needed: Existing departmental resources sufficient 
5.3	Expendable materials needed: None
5.4	Laboratory materials needed: None

6.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
	Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Create a New Course
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Tracey Moore, tracey.moore@wku.edu, 52489

1.	Identification of proposed course:

1.1		Course prefix (subject area) and number: THEA 385 

1.2		Course title: Applied Vocal Styles: (The colon reflects the topic based nature of this course, and 	will always be followed by a specific topic title, e.g. Applied Vocal Styles: Musical Theatre, 	Applied Vocal Styles: Suzuki, Applied Vocal Styles: Irish Dialects, etc.)   
	
1.3		Abbreviated course title: Vocal Styles:  (The colon reflects the topic based nature of this course, 	and will always be followed by a specific topic title, e.g. Applied Vocal Styles: Musical Theatre, 	Applied Vocal Styles: Suzuki, Applied Vocal Styles: Irish Dialects, etc

1.4		Credit hours and contact hours: 1 credit hour   Type of course: A

1.5	Prerequisites:  Instructor permission.

1.6	Course catalog listing:  Topic based individual or small group instruction in applied vocal styles for the theatre.  Repeatable 5 times for a total of 6 credit hours.

2.	Rationale:

2.1	Reason for developing the proposed course:  The need for this type of targeted vocal styles instruction has long been recognized by the Department of Theatre and Dance faculty, and was recently reinforced by our accrediting agency (N.A.S.T.).  The recent addition of a new full time faculty member allows us to finally meet this longstanding curricular need.

2.2	Projected enrollment in the proposed course: 10-16 students/year, based on the enrollment history of similar courses required in our Music Theatre program taught by Department of Music faculty.

2.3	Relationship of the proposed course to courses now offered by the department: This course will fill a longstanding need in our theatre curriculum, and will be a welcome, complimentary requirement in our BFA Music Theatre concentration

2.4	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other departments: Similar in structure and curricular position to applied music lessons offered by the Department of Music, but focused exclusively on theatrical applications.  Also similar to COM 247: Voice & Diction, in that its focus is on specific vocal articulation issues.

2.5	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other institutions: Similar applied vocal styles courses are a standard feature in virtually all College/University BFA theatre programs.  Examples of similar courses can be found at Western Michigan University, Youngstown State University, and University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

3.	Discussion of proposed course: 

3.1	Course objectives: While the topics may vary from semester to semester based on student and production needs, the overall objective of this course will always focus on applied vocal techniques for the theatre.

3.2	Content outline: Variable from semester to semester.

3.3	Student expectations and requirements: Students will be expected to attend all scheduled lessons and practice assigned material outside of their lessons.  Assessment will be performance based.

3.4	Tentative texts and course materials: Variable with topic.

4.	Resources:

4.1	Library resources: Existing resources are sufficient
4.2	Computer resources: Existing resources are sufficient

5.	Budget implications:

5.1	Proposed method of staffing: Current faculty
5.2	Special equipment needed: Existing departmental resources sufficient 
5.3	Expendable materials needed: None
5.4	Laboratory materials needed: None

6.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
	Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

Proposal Date: 9/6/07

Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Create a New Course
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Scott Stroot, scott.stroot@wku.edu,  55845

1.	Identification of proposed course:

1.4	Course prefix (subject area) and number: PERF 451 

1.5	Course title: Career Seminar Workshop:: (The colon reflects the disciplinary focus of this course, and will always be followed by a specific disciplinary title, e.g. Performing Arts Career Seminar Lab: Acting, Performing Arts Career Seminar Lab: Dance, Performing Arts Career Seminar Lab: Theatre Design & Technology etc.)   
 
1.6	Abbreviated course title: Career Seminar Workshop
1.7	Credit hours and contact hours: 1 credit hour  Type of course: K
1.8	Corequisites: PERF 450: Performing Arts Career Seminar 

1.6	Course catalog listing: A discipline specific workshop designed to accompany PERF 450: Performing Arts Career Seminar.

2.	Rationale:

2.1	Reason for developing the proposed course: PERF 450: Performing Arts Career Seminar was developed and implemented as a requirement in our Performing Arts BFA in the fall of 2002.  Our outcomes assessment suggest that while much of the content of this course applies equally well to young actors, singers, dancers, designers and technicians, each of these sub-disciplinary areas also have some unique career issues that we believe will be better addressed in the context of this new, corequisite workshop. 

2.2	Projected enrollment in the proposed course: 5-15 students per section, based on graduation rate data broken out by BFA concentration.

2.3	Relationship of the proposed course to courses now offered by the department: A natural enhancement to PERF 450: Performing Arts Career Seminar. 

2.4	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other departments: N/A

2.5	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other institutions: Practical career-oriented courses such as PERF 450: Performing Arts Career Seminar are still considered innovative in theatre and dance training.  The only institution in Kentucky offering a similar course is Northern Kentucky University.  Our benchmark institutions that offer a similar course are The University of Northern Iowa, Indiana State University, Western Carolina University and Bowling Green State University.  While in practice these courses at other institutions may break out along disciplinary lines in the way we suggest here, their catalog description do not explicitly articulate that.	

3.	Discussion of proposed course: 

3.1	Course objectives: To provide focused, discipline specific career preparation guidance to all senior BFA Performing Arts major. 

3.2	Content outline: Discipline specific career preparation guidance delivered in a seminar/workshop format.

3.3	Student expectations and requirements: Varies according to discipline.

3.4	Tentative texts and course materials: Varies according to discipline.

4.	Resources:

4.1	Library resources: Existing resources are sufficient
4.2	Computer resources: Existing resources are sufficient

5.	Budget implications:

5.1	Proposed method of staffing: Current faculty
5.2	Special equipment needed: Existing departmental resources sufficient 
5.3	Expendable materials needed: None
5.4	Laboratory materials needed: None

6.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
	Potter College Curriculum Committee:
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Create a New Course
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Clifton K. Brown, Clifton.brown@wku.edu, 270-745-5832

1.	Identification of proposed course:

1.1	Course prefix (subject area) and number: DANC 200  
1.2	Course title: Dance Pedagogy 
1.3	Abbreviated course title: Dance Pedagogy
1.4	Credit hours and contact hours: 3 credit hours 
1.5	 Type of course: L/A

1.6	Prerequisites/corequisites:  none

1.7	Course catalog listing:  Study and practice of teaching methods and skills applicable to the teaching of dance technique.

2.	Rationale:

2.1	Reason for developing the proposed course: Because students graduating from undergraduate dance programs very often find themselves teaching dance technique courses in a variety of studio/educational settings, this type of pedagogic course is pretty much a standard feature of all NASD accredited College/University baccalaureate dance programs. Adding this course to our will meet that long standing need in our dance curriculum.

2.2	Projected enrollment in the proposed course: 15-20 students/year, based on projections extrapolated from the number of student enrolled in our dance programs for whom this will be a required course.
 
2.3	Relationship of the proposed course to courses now offered by the department: A natural and welcome complement to our existing dance curriculum.

2.4	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other departments: Similar in intent to “teaching methods” courses in other departments with education components (Music, Art, Education etc.) though the content is highly specialized to the teaching of dance technique.

2.5	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other institutions: Dance Pedagogy is a standard required course in virtually all College/University baccalaureate dance programs: Examples of similar courses can be found at the University of Arizona, AZ -Ball State University, IN – University of North Carolina-Greensboro, NC 

3.	Discussion of proposed course: 

3.1	Course objectives: To give students the opportunity to assimilate the teaching methods and skills needed to teach dance technique safely and effectively courses in a variety of settings.

3.2	Content outline: Lectures, demonstrations, assigned readings/viewings, seminar style discussions and practical experiences in/of a variety of approaches to dance pedagogy. 

3.3	Student expectations and requirements: Students will be expected to engage thoroughly and in good faith with the course material, including all lectures, presentations and discussions.  The quality of that engagement will be assessed using a variety of tools, including but not limited to traditional essays and exams.

3.4	Tentative texts and course materials: 

The Art of Teaching Dance Techniques, by Joan Schlaich and Betty Dupont,1993
Supplemental dance pedagogy course handouts 

4.	Resources:

4.1	Library resources: Existing resources are sufficient
4.2	Computer resources: Existing resources are sufficient

5.	Budget implications:

5.1	Proposed method of staffing: Current faculty
5.2	Special equipment needed: Existing departmental resources sufficient 
5.3	Expendable materials needed: None
5.4	Laboratory materials needed: None

6.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
	Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Create a New Course
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Clifton K. Brown, Clifton.brown@wku.edu, 270-745-5832

1.	Identification of proposed course:

1.1	Course prefix (subject area) and number: DANC 235  
1.2	Course title: Dance Improvisation 
1.3	Abbreviated course title:  Dance Improvisation
1.4	Credit hours and contact hours: 3 credit hours 
1.5	Type of course: A
1.6	Prerequisites/corequisites:  none
1.7	Course catalog listing: A guided exploration of dance oriented physical improvisation technique.

2.	Rationale:

2.1	Reason for developing the proposed course: This type of improv course is pretty much a standard feature of all NASD accredited College/University baccalaureate dance programs. Adding this course will meet that long standing need in our dance curriculum.

2.2	Projected enrollment in the proposed course: 15-20 students/year, based on projections extrapolated from the number of student enrolled our programs for whom this will be a required course.

2.3	Relationship of the proposed course to courses now offered by the department: A natural and welcome complement to our existing dance curriculum.

2.4	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other departments: No significant or meaningful relationship to courses offered in other WKU departments.

2.5	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other institutions: Similar to improv course required by virtually all College/University baccalaureate dance programs.  Examples of similar courses can be found at our Benchmark Institutions - Ball State University, IN – University of North Carolina-Greensboro, NC – Wichita State University, KS

3.	Discussion of proposed course: 

3.1	Course objectives: To give students the opportunity to safely and effectively assimilate physical improvisation techniques and skills into their work as performers, choreographers and directors.

3.2	Content outline: Lectures, demonstrations and exercises designed to give students the opportunity to encounter and engage and a variety of physical improvisation techniques.

3.3	Student expectations and requirements: Students will be expected to engage thoroughly and in good faith with the course material, including all lectures, demonstrations and exercises.  The quality of that engagement will be assessed primarily through performance assessments.

3.4	Tentative texts and course materials: 

•	A Sense of Dance: Exploring Your movement Potential by Constance A. Schrader, 2005
•	Dance Improvisations Morgenroth, Joyce. University of Pittsburgh Press, 1987.
•	Supplemental dance improvisation handouts 

4.	Resources:

4.1	Library resources: Existing resources are sufficient
4.2	Computer resources: Existing resources are sufficient

5.	Budget implications:

5.1	Proposed method of staffing: Current faculty
5.2	Special equipment needed: Existing departmental resources sufficient 
5.3	Expendable materials needed: None
5.4	Laboratory materials needed: None

6.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

						Proposal Date: 9/27/07

Potter College Of Arts and Letters
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Create a New Course
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Clifton K. Brown, Clifton.brown@wku.edu, 270-745-5832

1.	Identification of proposed course:

1.1		Course prefix (subject area) and number:  DANC 350
1.2		Course title: Dance History 
1.3		Abbreviated course title: Dance History 
1.4	Credit hours and contact hours: 3 credit hours 
	1.5	Type of course: Lecture
	1.6	Prerequisites/corequisites:  none

1.7	Course catalog listing:  A survey of the historical and aesthetic development of dance as an art form in Europe and America from ancient Greece to contemporary periods.

2.	Rationale:

2.1	Reason for developing the proposed course:  This type of discipline based historical survey is a standard feature in virtually all accredited College/University baccalaureate dance programs. Adding this proposed course to our dance curriculum will be meeting a long standing curricular need.

2.2	Projected enrollment in the proposed course: 15-20 students/year.  Currently all students pursuing a BFA concentration or a BA in dance are required to take DANC 360: Dance in Culture, resulting in an enrollment of 15-20 students per year in that course.

2.3	Relationship of the proposed course to courses now offered by the department: An overdue necessary and natural complement to our current dance curriculum. Analogous to our Theatre History courses. 

2.4	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other departments: None of any significance.

2.5	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other institutions: Dance History is a standard required course in virtually all College/University baccalaureate dance programs.  Examples of similar courses can be found at our Benchmark Institutions - Ball State University, IN – University of North Carolina-Greensboro, NC – Wichita State University, KS
3.	Discussion of proposed course: 

3.1	Course objectives: To give students the opportunity to gain an appreciation of the historical and aesthetic development dance as an art form in Europe and America.  

3.2	Content outline:

•	Readings and viewings featuring the theories and work of selected dance forms and artists. 

•	Discussions and lectures complementary to the above mentioned content.

3.3	Student expectations and requirements: Students will be expected to engage thoroughly and in good faith with the course material, including all lectures, presentations and discussions.  The quality of that engagement will be assessed using a variety of tools, including but not limited to traditional essays and exams.

3.4	Tentative texts and course materials:

Anderson, Jack. Ballet and Modern Dance: A Concise History, 2nd Edition. Hightstown, NJ: Dance Horizons/Princeton Book Company, 1992

Stearns, Marshall, and Jean Stearns. /Jazz Dance: The Story of American Vernacular /Dance/. New York: Da Capo Press, 1994.

Dance History course handouts and ample use of recorded dance performances will supplement the texts 

4.	Resources:

4.1	Library resources: Existing resources are sufficient
4.2	Computer resources: Existing resources are sufficient

5.	Budget implications:

5.1	Proposed method of staffing: Current dance faculty
5.2	Special equipment needed: Existing departmental resources sufficient 
5.3	Expendable materials needed: None
5.4	Laboratory materials needed: None

6.	Proposed term for implementation: S08

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Theatre & Dance: 8/22/07
	Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
Professional Education Council:
University Curriculum Committee:
University Senate:

						Proposal Date: August 1, 2007

Potter College of Arts and Letters
Department of History
Proposal to Create a New Course
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Dr. Patricia Minter, 745-5098 (patricia.minter@wku.edu)

1.	Identification of proposed course:

1.4	Course prefix (subject area) and number: HIST 430
1.5	Course title:  The Civil Rights Movement in America
1.6	Abbreviated course title:  Am Civil Rights Movement
1.4	Credit hours and contact hours: 3 hours
	1.5	Type of course: L (Lecture)
               1.6         Prerequisites:  HIST 119 or 120 or permission of the instructor
1.7	Course catalog listing: Survey of the struggle for civil rights and social justice in 20th century America.

2.	Rationale:

2.1	Reason for developing the proposed course:  As a one-time only offering, this course was popular and answers student requests for history of the Civil Rights Movement and recent American history.
2.2	Projected enrollment in the proposed course: 25-35 students.  When this was offered as an Honors “Topics” course in Spring 2007, it closed at 15 students and the SITE evaluations indicated a very positive student response to the course.  It will be added to the department’s offerings in U.S. History, which are required for the major.
2.3	Relationship of the proposed course to courses now offered by the department:  This course will complement departmental offerings in African-American History (HIST 359), Twentieth-Century America (HIST 347, 348, and 349), American Legal History (HIST 446), and Cultural History (HIST 447 and 458) while providing students with an opportunity for close study of one major social/legal/cultural movement.
2.4	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other departments:  This course will complement courses offered in African-American Studies (AFAM 190), Political Science (PS 373), Philosophy and Religion (RELS 202), and Sociology (SOCL 362). 
2.5	Relationship of the proposed course to courses offered in other institutions:  Similar courses are offered at the University of Virginia, Georgetown University, Vanderbilt University, University of Louisville, University of Tennessee, and Tennessee State University.

3.	Discussion of proposed course:

3.1	Course objectives: The course will explore the evolution of the American Civil Rights Movement from its integrationist origins in the 1940s and 1950s to the militant Black Power and black separatist emphasis of the late 1960s.  It will conclude with an examination of “white flight,” conservative ascendancy, and the retreat from desegregation in cultural and political discourse from the 1970s to the turn of the century.

3.2	Content outline:  

--Students will understand how movement culture and movement consciousness develop and change over time
--Students will learn about the use of legal strategy to achieve desegregation and social/economic justice when political processes fail to protect rights of one group of citizens
--Students will learn how the Civil Rights Movement sparked a “rights revolution” in the 1960s (women’s rights, Brown and Red Power movements, gay/lesbian rights) 
--Students will study how the Civil Rights Movement transformed American political culture and how it changed over time
--Students will study the cultural history of desegregation and how race and class discourse has changed over time

3.3	Student expectations and requirements:  Students will be expected to engage in critical thinking and discourse on the materials.  The course analysis will be based on exams, research paper, and class participation.

3.4	Tentative texts and course materials:  There are many possibilities, but likely texts include Taylor Branch, Parting the Waters: America in the King Years; John Dittmer, Local People: The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi; Anne Moody, Coming of Age in Mississippi; Constance Curry, Silver Rights; speeches by Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Stokely Carmichael.  There is also a wealth of primary sources and journal articles that can be used to supplement specific topics.

4.	Resources:

4.1	Library resources:  Adequate—see attached Library Resources Sheet
4.2	Computer resources:  Adequate

5.	Budget implications:

5.1	Proposed method of staffing:  Current staffing
5.2	Special equipment needed:  None
5.3	Expendable materials needed:  None
5.4	Laboratory materials needed:   None

6.	Proposed term for implementation:  Spring 2008

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	History Department:			August 22, 2007

	Potter College Curriculum Committee           September 6, 2007

	University Curriculum Committee		___________________

	University Senate				___________________

Attachment:  Bibliography, Library Resources Form, Course Inventory Form

Proposal Date 9/6/07

Potter College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Revise a Program
(Action Item)

Contact Person: Scott Stroot     e-mail: scott.Stroot@wku.edu	  Phone: 56290
 
1.	Identification of program 

1.1	Reference number: 588
1.2	Current program title: BFA in Performing Arts
1.3	Credit hours: 68

2.	Identification of the proposed changes: 

2.1	Revise BFA CORE requirements: We propose to add PERF 451: Performing Arts Career Seminar Workshop as a requirement in the BFA Core.

2.2	Revise BFA CORE arts survey course requirements: We propose remove the prohibition on Music Theatre and Dance concentrators from taking ART 100: Art Appreciation or ART 105: Art Survey in satisfaction of the BFA core requirement.

2.3	Revise BFA CORE performance requirements: Currently, all BFA majors are required to take the following performance courses: THEA 101: Acting I; PERF 205: Voice & Movement for the Stage; and THEA 371: Directing I.  We propose instead to require all BFA majors to earn at least 5 credits from the following menu of performance courses; THEA 101: Acting I, PERF 205: Voice & Movement for the Stage, THEA 371: Directing I; PERF 105: Taiji; DANC 310: Choreography I, DANC 235: Dance Improvisation, any Dance Technique course.

2.4	Revise BFA CORE technical theatre requirements: We propose to:

A.	…add THEA 250: Stage Electrics to the menu of required technical theatre courses; 
B.	…increase the number of credits required from this menu from 3 to 6;
C.	…increase the minimum required number of Rehearsal and Production credits from 2 to 3
D.	…add THEA 219: Design I as a BFA Core requirement;

2.5	Revise BFA CORE history/theory requirements: Currently, all BFA majors are required to take THEA 363: Theatre History I and either THEA 364: Theatre History II or DANC 360: Dance in Culture.  We propose instead to require all BFA majors to earn at least 9 credits from the following menu of history/theory courses; THEA 252: Fundamentals of Theatre, THEA 363: Theatre History I, THEA 364: Theatre History II, DANC 350: Dance History, and THEA 431: Musical Theatre History and Repertoire

2.6	Revise BFA CORE total required credits: We propose to increase the number of credits required in the BFA Core from 33 to 37 (letting stand the net gain of 4 required credits resulting from the proposed amendments to the BFA Core articulated above).

2.7	
Revise BFA Acting concentration requirements: We propose to:

A.	…eliminate the 2 credit THEA 305: Voice & Movement for the Stage II as a requirement in the BFA Acting concentration.
 
B.	…include PERF 205: Voice and Movement for the Stage and THEA 101: Acting I in this concentration tally instead of requiring them to be taken and tallied in the BFA Core.

C.	…revise the number of required restricted electives from 11 to 10-15
D.	…increase the total number of credits required in this concentration from 35 to 37.

2.8	Revise BFA Dance concentration requirements: We propose to:

A.	…drop MUS 100: Theory I as a requirement;
B.	…add BIOL 131: Human Anatomy & Physiology  as a requirement;
C.	…add DANC 200: Dance Pedagogy as a requirement;
D.	…add DANC 235: Dance Improvisation as a requirement;
E.	…add DANC 350: Dance History as a requirement;
F.	…add DANC 420: Choreography II as a requirement;

G.	…reduce the number of required Jazz technique courses in the Dance Concentration from 12 (six semesters) to 10 (five semesters);

H.	…increase the number of credits required of the BFA Dance Concentration from 35 to 37 (letting stand the net gain of 2 required credits resulting from the proposed amendments to the Dance Concentration articulated above).

2.9	Revise BFA Directing concentration requirements: We propose to:

A.	…add the recently approved THEA 380: Directing II as a requirement

B.	… include PERF 205: Voice and Movement for the Stage, THEA 101: Acting I and THEA 371: Directing I in this concentration tally instead of requiring them to be taken and tallied in the BFA Core.

C.	…replace the current requirement of THEA 415: Directing Studio with PERF 400: Advanced Performing Arts Studio.

E.	…revise the number of required restricted electives from 11 to 5-13
F.	…increase the total number of credits required in this concentration from 35 to 37.

2.10	Revise BFA Music Theatre concentration requirements: We propose to:

A.	…add THEA 301:Acting III  as a requirement;
B.  …replace the currently required MUS 101: Music Theory II with MUS 160: Group Piano;
C.	…add 4 credits of THEA 385: Applied Vocal Styles as a requirement;
D… remove the option of applying 2 credit hours of MUS 374: Opera Theatre in satisfaction of the current 4 credit hour requirement for THEA 307: Music Theatre Workshop.

E	…increase the total number of required credits from 35 to 37 (letting stand the net gain of 2 required credits resulting from the proposed amendments to the Music Theatre Concentration articulated above).

2.11	Revise BFA Theatre Design/Technology concentration requirements: We propose to:

A.	…add THEA 205:Stage Electrics to the required technical theatre course menu; 
B.	…drop THEA 422:Lighting Design as a requirement
C.	… increase the number of Concentration Electives from 10 to 17
D.	… increase the number of total Concentration credits from 35 to 37

3.	Detailed program description:  Changes are shaded and/or struck through.
 
             Current BFA Core							                 Proposed BFA Core

Required Courses	    Credits	  Notes	
THEA 175: University Experience 	2		
PERF 450: Performing Arts Career Seminar	2		
PERF 451: Performing Arts Career Seminar Workshop	1		

History/Theory: 9 credits from the following History/Theory courses 	
THEA 252: Fundamentals of Theatre 1 
THEA 363: World Theatre History I 1 
THEA 364: World Theatre History II 2 
THEA 431: Musical Theatre & Repertoire 3
DANC 110: Fundamentals of Dance
DANC 350: Dance History  4
DANC 360: Dance in Culture	9	
1  Required in all concentrations except Dance

2  Required of Acting, Drama/playwriting Directing, and  Design/Tech concentrators

3  Required of Music Theatre concentrators

4 Required of Dance concentrators
	
One of the following 3 survey courses

ART 100: Art Appreciation
ART 105: Art Survey 5
MUS 120: Music Appreciation 	3	5  Required of Theatre Design and Technology concentrators	
 
Performance: 5 credits from the following Performance courses	
PERF 105: Taiji  (1 credit)
THEA 205: Voice & Movement 6  (2 credits)
THEA 101: Acting I 6  (3 credits) 
THEA 371: Directing I  (3 credits)
Any single dance technique course  (2 credits)
DANC 235: Dance Improvisation (3 credits)	5	6 Required of  Music Theatre concentrators

Design & Production: 	

THEA 219: Design I	
3		

PERF 120-321:  Rehearsal & Production I-VI 7
                       OR
DANC 300: Dance Company	6		
Two of the following technical production courses:	
THEA 222: Stagecraft
THEA 250: Stage Electrics 
THEA 241: Costume Technology	
6		
TOTAL	37		

Required Courses	Credits	      Notes	
THEA 175: University Experience	2		

THEA 120: Rehearsal and Production I	
1		
THEA 121: Rehearsal and Production II	1		
THEA 101: Acting I 	3		

(One of the following 3 survey courses)
ART 100: Art Appreciation
ART 105: Art Survey1
MUS 120: Music Appreciation2
	3	
1  Required of Theatre Design and Technology concentrators

2 Required of Dance and Music Theatre Performance concentrators 	
THEA 205: Voice & Movement for the Stage	2		
THEA 252: Fundamentals of Theatre	3		

THEA 222: Stagecraft
               OR
THEA 241: Costume Technology	
3		

THEA 363: World Theatre History I	
3		
THEA 364: World Theatre History II	3		
THEA 371: Directing I	3		
THEA 450: Performing Arts Career Seminar	2		

(4 credits from the following courses)	
THEA 220: Rehearsal and Production III
THEA 221: Rehearsal and Production IV
THEA 320: Rehearsal and Production V
THEA 321: Rehearsal and Production VI
THEA 420: Rehearsal and Production VIII
THEA 421: Rehearsal and Production VIII
DANC 300:Dance Company	4		
TOTAL	33		

Current Acting Concentration				           Proposed Acting Concentration
Required Courses	Credits	      Notes	
THEA 354: History of Drama to 1640
               OR
THEA 355: History of Drama since 1640	3		
THEA 300: Acting II	3		
THEA 301: Acting III	3		
PERF 305: Voice and Movement II	2		
THEA 410: Playing Shakespeare	3		
THEA 401: Period Styles Lab	3		
THEA 391: Children’s Theatre	3		
THEA 141: Stage Makeup	1		
THEA 203: Audition Prep Seminar	1		
Modern Technique Course	2	Level depends on initial placement	
Restricted Electives	11	
Any relevant course in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, etc. with advisor’s approval.  Extra departmental electives with approval of advisor and Department Head.   	
Total Acting concentration credits	35		

Required Courses	Credits	      Notes	
THEA 354: History of Drama to 1640
               OR
THEA 355: History of Drama since 1640	3		
THEA 205: Voice & Movement for the Stage1	2	
	
THEA 300: Acting I1	3	
	
THEA 300: Acting II	3		
THEA 301: Acting III	3		
THEA 410: Playing Shakespeare	3		
THEA 401: Period Styles Lab	3		
THEA 391: Children’s Theatre	3		
THEA 141: Stage Makeup	1		
THEA 203: Audition Prep Seminar	1		
Modern Technique Course	2	Level depends on initial placement	
Restricted Electives	10-151	
Any relevant course in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, etc. with advisor’s approval.  Extra departmental electives with approval of advisor and Department Head. 

1. Total number of restricted electives may vary, depending on whether  PERF 205 and THEA 101 are tallied in the BFA Core or in this concentration.  	
TOTAL	37		

Current Dance Concentration		                       Proposed Dance Concentration

Required Courses	Credits	      Notes	
MUS 162:Group Voice	1		
BIOL 131: Human Anatomy & Physiology	*	*Tallied as part of the General Education requirements in this  concentration.	
DANC 200: Dance Pedagogy	3		
Ballet Technique Courses  (2 credits each) 	12	Level depends on initial placement.  Must reach at least level III
	
Jazz Technique Courses  (2 credits each) 	10	Level depends on initial placement Must reach at least level III
	
Modern Technique Courses  (2 credits each)	4	Level depends on initial placement
	
DANC 350: Dance History*	*	*Required and tallied as part of the BFA Core for this concentration	
DANC 235: Dance Improvisation*	*	
*Required and tallied as part of the BFA Core for this concentration	
DANC 310: Choreography I	3		
DANC 420: Choreography II 	3		
TOTAL	36		

Required Courses	Credits	      Notes	
MUS 162:Group Voice	1		
MUS 100: Music Theory I	3		
Ballet Technique Courses  (2 credits each) 	12	Level depends on initial placement.  Must reach at least level III
	
Jazz Technique Courses  (2 credits each) 	12	Level depends on initial placement  Must reach at least level III
	
Modern Technique Courses  (2 credits each)	4	Level depends on initial placement	
DANC 310: Choreography I	3		
TOTAL	35		

Current Directing Concentration		                          Proposed Directing Concentration

Required Courses	Credits	      Notes	
THEA 354: History of Drama to 1640
              OR
THEA 355: History of Drama since 1640	3		
THEA 312: Stage Management	3		
PERF 205: Voice & Movement1	2		
THEA 101: Acting I1	3		
THEA 300: Acting II	3		
THEA 301: Acting III	3		
DANC 310: Choreography I	3		
THEA 391: Children’s Theatre	3		
THEA 371: Directing I1	3		
THEA 380: Directing II	3		
THEA 401: Period Styles Lab	3		

PERF 400: Advanced Perf. Arts Studio
                              OR
THEA 392: Prod. of Theatre for Children	3		
Restricted Electives	5-13	Any relevant course in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, etc. with advisor’s approval.  Extra departmental electives with approval of advisor and Department Head.

1. Total number of restricted electives may vary, depending on whether  PERF 205 and THEA 101 are tallied in the BFA Core or in this concentration.  

TOTAL	37		

Required Courses	Credits	      Notes	
THEA 354: History of Drama to 1640
              OR
THEA 355: History of Drama since 1640	3		

THEA 312: Stage Management	
3		
THEA 101: Acting I	*	*Required and tallied as part of the BFA Core for this concentration	
THEA 300: Acting II	3		
THEA 301: Acting III	3		
DANC 310: Choreography I	3		
THEA 391: Children’s Theatre	3		
THEA 371: Directing I	*	*Required and tallied as part of the BFA Core for this concentration	
PERF 415: Directing Studio
                              OR
THEA 392: Prod. of Theatre for Children	3		

THEA 401: Period Styles Lab	3		
Restricted Electives	11	Any relevant course in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, etc. with advisor’s approval.  Extra departmental electives with approval of advisor and Department Head.   	
TOTAL	35		

Current Music Theatre Concentration		                 Proposed Music Theatre Concentration

Required Courses	    Credits	            Notes	
                        Acting			
THEA 141: Stage Makeup	1		
THEA 203: Audition Prep Seminar	1		
THEA 205: Voice & Movement* 	*	*Required and tallied as part of the BFA Core for this concentration	
THEA 300: Acting I*	
*	*Required and tallied as part of the BFA Core for this concentration	
THEA 300: Acting II	3		
THEA 301: Acting III	3		
THEA 307: Music Theatre Workshop	4	Repeatable 2 credit course	
                         Dance			
Jazz Technique Courses  (2 credits each)	6	Level depends on initial placement 	
Ballet Technique Courses  (2 credits each)	4	Level depends on initial placement 	
Tap Technique Courses  (2 credits each)	2	Level depends on initial placement	
                         Music			
THEA 431: Musical Theatre Hist. & Repertoire*	*	*Required and tallied as part of the BFA Core for this concentration	
MUS 100 Music Theory I	3		
MUS 160: Group Piano3	1	3 Students demonstrating the ability to play the piano adequately may substitute an additional credit of any  applied music lesson or  vocal ensemble.
	
Vocal Ensemble 	1	Any vocal ensemble credit	
MUS 162: Group Voice	1	4May be replaced with an additional Applied Music-Voice lesson by audition with the Music Department Vocal Music faculty.	
MUS 350 Applied Music-Voice	3	Repeatable 1 credit course	
THE 385: Applied Styles: Music Theatre	4	Repeatable 1 credit course	
TOTAL	37		

Required Courses	Credits	      Notes	
THEA 300: Acting II	3		
THEA 141: Stage Makeup	1		
THEA 203: Audition Prep Seminar	1		

Jazz Technique Courses  (2 credits each)	
6	
Level depends on initial placement 	
Ballet Technique Courses  (2 credits each)	4	Level depends on initial placement 	
Tap Technique Courses  (2 credits each)	2	Level depends on initial placement	

MUS 162: Group Voice	1		
MUS 350 Applied Voice Lessons (1 credit each)	3	3 semesters at 1 credit per semester	
MUS 100: Music Theory I	3		
MUS 101: Music Theory II	3		

THEA 307: Music Theatre Workshop
(Repeatable 2 credit course)	4	1 Two credits of MUS 374: Opera Workshop may be substituted for 2 credits of THEA 307: Music Theatre Workshop	

MUS 140/xxx/440:
Vocal Ensemble Performance Group
(One credit each)	1		
Restricted Electives	3	Any relevant course in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, etc. with advisor’s approval.  Extra departmental electives with approval of advisor and Department Head. 	
TOTAL	35		

Current Tech/Design Concentration		                                  Proposed Tech/Design Concentration

Required Courses	Credits	            Notes	
THEA 354: History of Drama to 1640
               OR
THEA 355: History of Drama since 1640	3		
One of the following production courses1:
THEA 222: Stagecraft
THEA 250: Stage Electrics
THEA 241: Costume Technology	3	1Whichever not taken in satisfaction of the BFA core requirement.	
THEA 319: Design II	3		
PERF 420/421: Rehearsal and Production VII	1		
PERF 420/421: Rehearsal and Production VIII	1		
THEA 424: Special Problems in Tech. Theatre	9	A repeatable 3 credit topics course  	
Restricted Electives	17	Any relevant course in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, etc. with advisor’s approval.  Extra departmental electives with approval of advisor and Department Head.   . 	
TOTAL	37		

Required Courses	Credits	            Notes	
THEA 354: History of Drama to 1640
               OR
THEA 355: History of Drama since 1640	3		
One of the following production courses1:
THEA 222: Stagecraft]
THEA 241: Costume Technology	3	1Whichever not taken in satisfaction of the BFA core requirement.	
THEA 319: Design II	
3		
THEA 422: Stage Lighting	3		
THEA 424: Special Problems in Tech. Theatre	9	A repeatable 3 credit topics course  	
Rehearsal and Prod. VII 
PERF 420: Rehearsal and Prod. VIII 	4		
Restricted Electives	10	Any relevant course in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, etc. with advisor’s approval.  Extra departmental electives with approval of advisor and Department Head.   . 	
TOTAL	35		

4.	Rationale for proposed program revisions: While specific rationales for each proposed revision can be found below, it’s important to note that all of them stem from a comprehensive curricular review undertaken by the Department of Theatre and Dance Faculty in April of 2007, in response to the recent accreditation of the department’s degree programs in theatre, and plan to seek similar accreditation for our Dance degree programs.  However they may be unique, all of these revisions are intended to move the theatre and dance curriculum into closer alignment with the standards published the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).

4.1	Revise BFA CORE requirements: PERF 450: Performing Arts Career Seminar was developed and implemented as a requirement in our Performing Arts BFA in the fall of 2002.  Our outcomes assessment suggest that while much of the content of this course applies equally well to young actors, singers, dancers, designers and technicians, each of these sub-disciplinary areas also have some unique career issues that we believe will be better addressed in the context of this new, corequisite workshop. 

4.2	 Revise BFA CORE arts survey course requirements: The addition of new faculty and courses in the Music Theatre and Dance areas have allowed us to give Music Theatre and Dance students more freedom of choice in how to fulfill this requirement. 

4.3	
Revise BFA CORE performance requirements The foundational intent of this restructuring is to enhance and make explicit the interdisciplinary nature the BFA Core by organizing it around three general, interrelated disciplinary “areas of inquiry”: History and Theory, Performance, and Design & Production.  Another goal is to make explicit in practice our rhetorical promise to help students learn to make rational, enlightened choices by granting them greater autonomy to choose the most personally meaningful constellation of course options from each area. 

4.4	Revise BFA CORE technical theatre requirements: 

A.	 THEA 250: Stage Electrics is a recently approved course designed to rectify a longstanding lack of any formal curricular introduction to this critically important technical theatre area in our curriculum.

B.	 A recently concluded analysis of our production support needs/resources clearly reinforces a “hunch” we’ve had for years; our currently available labor pool falls significantly short of our actual production support needs.  The addition of this additional Technical Production course requirement will help address this discrepancy.

C.	 A recently concluded analysis of our production support needs/resources clearly reinforces a “hunch” we’ve had for years; our currently available labor pool falls significantly short of our actual production support needs.  The addition of this additional Rehearsal & Production course requirement will help address this discrepancy.

D.	 The addition of THEA 225: Basic Design for the Theatre to the BFA Core requirements is in direct response to NAST concerns about insufficient contact with design issues in the BFA.

4.5	Revise BFA CORE history/theory requirements: The foundational intent of this restructuring is to enhance and make explicit the interdisciplinary nature the BFA Core by organizing it around three general, interrelated disciplinary “areas of inquiry”: History and Theory, Performance, and Design & Production.  Another goal is to make explicit in practice our rhetorical promise to help students learn to make rational, enlightened choices by granting them greater autonomy to choose the most personally meaningful constellation of course options from each area.

4.6	Revise BFA CORE total required credits: This net gain of 4 required credits brings us into closer compliance with the standards published the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) for BFA program depth.

4.7	  Revise BFA Acting concentration requirements: 

A.	THEA 305:Voice & Movement for the Stage II was implemented 4 years ago, with the idea that, together with THEA 205: Voice and Movement for the Stage I and THEA 405: Voice and Movement for the Stage III, it would provide developmental curricular continuity to our desire to help our performing students integrate healthy, productive vocal, kinesthetic and behavioral performance habits over the long term.  However, in practice it has become clear that the structure of our performance oriented program requirements does not provide enrollment adequate to meet the University's enrollment criteria for this course.

B.	Changes to the BFA Core and Acting Concentration requirements allow us to require these courses in the concentration rather than in the core, allowing BFA Acting Concentrators more freedom of choice in the BFA Core Performance area menu. 

C.	Changes to the BFA Core and Acting Concentration result in range of restricted elective credit options, depending on whether PERF 205: Voice and Movement for the Stage and THEA 101: Acting I are tallied in the BFA Core or in this concentration.

D.	The changes to the BFA Core and Acting Concentration articulated above require this net gain of 2 credits to maintain an appropriate balance between this concentration and the BFA Core.
 
4.8	Revise BFA Dance concentration requirements: All of these revisions are intended to move the theatre and dance curriculum into closer alignment with the standards published the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).

A.	The already required MUS 162:Group Voice has, over time, proven to be an adequate means of engaging  dance students with the rudimentary knowledge of music theory their discipline requires, while MUS 100: Theory I has proven an inefficient and ultimately ineffective means of meeting that goal.

B.	A dancer’s long term health & wellness depends on a firm grasp of the anatomy and kinesiology of movement. BIOL 131: Human Anatomy & Physiology provides the necessary foundation for assimilating that knowledge, and bring  this concentration into better compliance with NASD standards for this curricular area. 

C.	DANC 200: Dance Pedagogy is recently approved courses designed to bring  this concentration into better compliance with NASD standards for this curricular area. 

D.	DANC 350: Dance History is recently approved courses designed to bring  this concentration into better compliance with NASD standards for this curricular area. 

E.	The addition of DANC 420: Choreography II as a requirement in the dance concentration is designed to bring this concentration into better compliance with NASD standards for this curricular area;

F.	The addition of new course requirements in this concentration require a reduction in the number of required Jazz technique credits.

G.	The physical demands on BFA level dancers (and NASD standards) requires that they enroll in at least 2 dance technique courses per semester while pursing this concentration. 37 credits is the bare minimum number of credits sufficient to achieve this standard.

4.9	Revise BFA Directing concentration requirements: 

A.	 THEA 380: Directing II is a recently approved courses designed to bring  this concentration into better compliance with NAST standards for this curricular area. The concurrent reduction of restricted elective credits in this concentration from 8 to 5 is designed to preserve an appropriate credit hour balance between the BFA Core and this concentration.

E.	Changes to the BFA Core and Acting Concentration requirements allow us to require these courses in the concentration rather than in the core, allowing BFA Directing Concentrators more freedom of choice in the BFA Core Performance area menu. 

B.	PERF 400: Advanced Performing Arts Studio is a recently approved course designed specifically to replace the currently required THEA 415: Directing Studio in order to foster more committed participation by a greater diversity of Theatre and Dance department students (e.g. dancers, choreographers, playwrights, designers, musicians, stage managers, technical directors etc.)

F.	Changes to the BFA Core and Acting Concentration result in range of restricted elective credit options, depending on whether PERF 205: Voice and Movement for the Stage, THEA 101: Acting I and THEA 371: Directing I are tallied in the BFA Core or in this concentration.

G.	The changes to the BFA Core and Acting Concentration articulated above require this net gain of 2 credits to maintain an appropriate balance between this concentration and the BFA Core.

4.10	Revise BFA Music Theatre concentration requirements: These proposed revisions to the Music Theatre concentration are in response a program assessment conducted by our recently appointed full time tenure track faculty member in Music Theatre, and NAST standards for Music Theatre curriculum:

A.	Adding THEA 301:Acting III  as a requirement in this concentration will bring relative number of acting credits up to a more appropriate level.

B.	The fundamental musical skills and knowledge offered by MUS 160: Group Piano have been identified as more appropriate for students in this concentration that those offered by MUS 101: Music Theory II.

C.	The need for this type of targeted vocal styles instruction has long been recognized by the Department of Theatre and Dance faculty, and was recently reinforced by our accrediting agency (N.A.S.T.).  The recent addition of a new full time faculty member allows us to finally meet this longstanding curricular need with the addition of this Applied Vocal Styles course.

D.	  The recent addition of a new full time faculty member allows us to offer THEA 307: Music Theatre Workshop consistently enough to provide Music Theatre students sufficient opportunities to earn a sufficient number of credits in a timely way, so the option of substituting MUS 374: Opera Theatre will no longer be necessary.

E.	This concentration is commonly referred to as the “triple threat” concentration, because of the depth required in 3 distinct disciplines; Acting, Dance and Vocal Music.  37 credits is the bare minimum number of credits appropriate to this concentration.

4.11	Revise BFA Theatre Design/Technology concentration requirements: We propose to:

A.	THEA 250: Stage Electrics is a recently approved course designed to rectify a longstanding lack of any formal curricular introduction to this critically important technical theatre area in our curriculum.

B.	This concentration includes a significant number of concentration area electives, to give students a great deal of flexibility to create their own sub-specialty under the broad category of Theatre Design & Technology.  None of the other sub-specialties have a required course; removing THEA 422: Lighting Design as a requirement brings the lighting area into compliance with this curricular design.

C.	Changes to the BFA Core and Theatre Technology & Design Concentration require this increase of 7 Concentration Electives to maintain an appropriate balance between this concentration and the BFA Core.

D.	The changes to the BFA Core and Theatre Technology & Design Concentration articulated above require this net gain of 2 credits to maintain an appropriate balance between this concentration and the BFA Core.

5.	Proposed term for implementation: Spring 08

6.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

Department of Theatre and Dance: 8/22/07					
Potter College Curriculum Committee 9/6/07			 
University Curriculum Committee		
University Senate

Proposal Date 9/27/07

Potter College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Revise a Program
(Action Item)

Contact Person: Scott Stroot     e-mail: scott.Stroot@wku.edu	  Phone: 56290
 
1.	Identification of program 

1.1	Reference number: 798
1.2	Current program title: BA in Theatre
1.3	Credit hours: 42
  
2.	Identification of the proposed changes:

2.1	Revise performance requirements: Currently, all BA Theatre majors are required to take the following performance courses: THEA 101: Acting I; PERF 205: Voice & Movement for the Stage; and THEA 371: Directing I.  We propose instead to require all BA Theatre majors to earn at least 5 credits from the following menu of performance courses; THEA 101: Acting I, PERF 205: Voice & Movement for the Stage, THEA 371: Directing I; PERF 105: Taiji; DANC 225: Dance Improvisation, any single  Dance Technique course.

2.2	Revise technical theatre requirements: We propose to:

E.	…add THEA 250: Stage Electrics to the menu of required technical theatre courses; 
F.	…increase the number of credits required from this menu from 3 to 6;
G.	…increase the minimum required number of Rehearsal and Production credits from 2 to 3
H.	…add THEA 219: Design I as a BFA Core requirement;

2.3	Revise general education requirement: Currently, all BA Theatre majors are required to take THEA 151: Theatre Appreciation, but tally the credit as a General Education Program category II-B course.  We propose to discontinue this requirement, and in fact discourage BA Theatre majors from using this course to satisfy that Gen Ed requirement.

2.4	Revise total required credits: We propose to increase the number of credits required from 42 to 45, letting stand the net gain of 3 required credits resulting from the proposed articulated above).

3.	Detailed program description:  Changes are shaded and/or struck through.
 
             Current BA in Theatre							      Proposed BA in Theatre

Required Courses	    Credits	  Notes	
PERF 175: University Experience 	2		
THEA 252: Fundamentals of Theatre	3		
PERF 120-321: Rehearsal & Production I-VI	6		

History/Theory	
THEA 363: World Theatre History I 	3		
THEA 364: World Theatre History II 	3		

THEA 354: History of Drama I
                       OR
THEA 355: History of Drama II	3		
 
Performance: 7 credits from the following Performance courses	
PERF 105: Taiji  (1 credit)
THEA 205: Voice & Movement   (2 credits)
THEA 101: Acting I   (3 credits) 
THEA 371: Directing I  (3 credits)
DANC 235: Dance Improvisation (3 credits)
Any single dance technique course   (2 credits)	7		

Design & Production:	
THEA 219: Design I	
3		
Two of the following technical production courses 
THEA 222: Stagecraft
THEA 250: Stage Electrics 
THEA 241: Costume Technology	
6		
Restricted Electives	9	
Any relevant course in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, etc. with advisor’s approval.  Extra departmental electives with approval of advisor and Department Head.   	
TOTAL	45		

THEA 151: Theatre Appreciation may not be used to satisfy the WKU General Education category IIB requirements in this major.

Required Courses	Credits	      Notes	

PERF 175: University Experience	
2	

THEA 151: Theatre Appreciation	
0	
1 Required general education category B option.  Credits tallied in General Education program tally, but not counted in the BA Theatre program tally	

THEA 101: Acting I	
3		
PERF120: Rehearsal & Production  I	1		
PERF 121: Rehearsal & Production  II	1		
PERF 220: Rehearsal & Production  III	1		
PERF 221: Rehearsal & Production  IV	1		
PERF 320: Rehearsal & Production  V	1		
PERF 321: Rehearsal & Production  VI	1		

THEA 205: Voice & Movement for the Stage	
2		

THEA 222: Stagecraft
              OR
THEA 340: Costume Construction	3	

THEA 252: Fundamentals of Theatre	3	

(9 credits from the following 4 courses)
THEA 354: History of Drama to 1640
THEA 355: History of Drama since 1640
THEA 363: World Theatre History I
THEA 364: World Theatre History II	9	
	
THEA 371: Directing I	3	
	
THEA 450: Performing Arts Career Seminar	2		
Restricted Electives	9	
Any relevant course in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, etc. with advisor’s approval.  Extra departmental electives with approval of advisor and Department Head.   	
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS	42		

4.	Rationale for proposed program revisions: 

4.1	Revise performance requirements: The foundational intent of this restructuring is to enhance and make explicit the interdisciplinary nature the BA in Theatre by organizing it around three general, interrelated disciplinary “areas of inquiry”: History and Theory, Performance, and Design & Production.  Another goal is to make explicit in practice our rhetorical promise to help students learn to make rational, enlightened choices by granting them greater autonomy to choose the most personally meaningful constellation of course options from each area. 

4.2	Revise technical theatre requirements: 

A.	THEA 250: Stage Electrics is a recently approved course designed to rectify a longstanding lack of any formal curricular introduction to this critically important technical theatre area in our curriculum.

B.	A recently concluded analysis of our production support needs/resources clearly reinforces a “hunch” we’ve had for years; our currently available labor pool falls significantly short of our actual production support needs.  The addition of this additional Technical Production course requirement will help address this discrepancy.

C.	A recently concluded analysis of our production support needs/resources clearly reinforces a “hunch” we’ve had for years; our currently available labor pool falls significantly short of our actual production support needs.  The addition of this additional Rehearsal & Production course requirement will help address this discrepancy.

D.	The addition of THEA 219: Design I to the BFA Core requirements is in direct response to NAST concerns about insufficient contact with design issues in the BA.

4.3	Revise general education requirement: THEA 151: Theatre Appreciation is a course designed as a general education survey course for students with little or no previous experience with the theatre unlikely to pursue further serious study of the theatre.  As such it is unnecessary and redundant for students majoring in theatre.

4.4	Revise total required credits: We propose to increase the number of credits required from 42 to 45, letting stand the net gain of 3 required credits resulting from the proposed revisions articulated above.
 
5.	Proposed term for implementation: Spring 08

6.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

Department of Theatre and Dance: 8/22/07
Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee
University Senate

Proposal Date 9/27/07

Potter College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Revise a Program
(Action Item)

Contact Person: Scott Stroot     e-mail: scott.Stroot@wku.edu	  Phone: 56290
 
1.	Identification of program 

1.1	Reference number: 630
1.2	Current program title: BA in Dance
1.3	Credit hours: 42
  
2.	Identification of the proposed changes:

2.1	Revise the Ballet Technique requirements: Currently, all BA Dance majors are required to take 2 semesters of Ballet technique.  We propose instead to require 4 semesters of Ballet technique.

2.2	Revise technical theatre requirements: Currently, all BA Dance are required to take PERF 120/121: Rehearsal and Production I & II.  We propose instead to require all Dance majors to take either THEA 241: Costume Technology or THEA 250: Stage Electrics.

2.3	Replace a required course: We propose to replace the currently required PERF 205: Voice and Movement for the Theatre as a requirement in this major with DANC 200: Dance Improvisation.
 
2.4	Revise history/theory requirements: Currently, all BA Dance majors are required to take DANC 360: Dance in Culture.  We propose instead to require the DANC 350: Dance History and DANC 200: Dance Pedagogy.

2.5	Require a specific General Education Course: We propose to require that Dance BA majors take BIOL 131: Human Anatomy & Physiology in satisfaction of the “science with a lab” General Education category D-I, Natural Science and Math requirement.

2.6	Decrease the number of restricted elective in this major: We propose to reduce the number of required electives in this major from 13 to 6.

2.7	 Increase the total number of required credits in this major: We propose to increase the total number of credits required in this major from 42 to 43, letting stand the net gain of 1 required credits resulting from the amendments articulated above.
3.	
 Detailed program description:  Changes are shaded and/or struck through.

              Current BA in Dance							         Proposed BA in Dance

Required courses	                           Credits	Notes	
PERF 175: University Exp. in Perf Arts	2		
PERF 120: Rehearsal and Production I	1		
PERF 121: Rehearsal and Production II	1		
THEA 205: Voice & Movement	2		
Ballet Technique Courses
(2 credits each) 	4	
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.
	
Modern Technique Courses
(2 credits each)	4	
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.
	
Jazz Technique Courses
(2 credits each) 	4	
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.
	
DANC 310: Choreography I	3		
DANC 360: Dance in Culture	3		
DANC 420: Choreography II	3		
PERF 450: Perf. Arts Career Seminar	2		

Upper division Restricted Electives in
dance or related areas.	
13	 	
Total required credits	42		

Required courses	                           Credits	Notes	
PERF 175: University Exp. in Perf Arts	2		
PERF 120: Rehearsal and Production I	1		
PERF 121: Rehearsal and Production II	1		
BIOL 131: Human Anatomy & Physiology	0*	*Tallied as part of the General Education requirements in this  concentration.	

One of the following technical production courses  	
THEA 250: Stage Electrics 
THEA 341: Costume Technology	
3		
DANC 350: Dance History	3		
DANC 200: Dance Pedagogy	3		
DANC 235: Dance Improvisation	3		
DANC 310: Choreography I	3		
DANC 420: Choreography II	3		
Ballet Technique Courses
(2 credits each) 	8	
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.
	
Modern Technique Courses
(2 credits each)	4	
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.
	
Jazz Technique Courses
(2 credits each) 	4	
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.

Upper division Restricted Electives in
dance or related areas.	
6	 	
Total required credits	44		

4.  Rationale for proposed program revisions: While specific rationales for each proposed revision can be found below, it’s important to note that all of them stem from a comprehensive curricular review undertaken by the Department of Theatre and Dance Faculty in April of 2007, in response our desire to seek national accreditation for our Dance degree programs.  All of these revisions are intended to move the dance curriculum into closer alignment with the standards published the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).

4.1 Revise the Ballet Technique requirements: Ballet technique classes provide the necessary foundation in strength, technique and vocabulary necessary for continued success in all of the other dance genres taught at WKU; two semesters simply is not sufficient to ensure student success in this major, nor for compliance with NASD standards.

4.2 Revise technical theatre requirements:  Knowledge of and practical experience in the application of basic technical production skill is important to the post-baccalaureate success of students in this major.  These two courses give dance majors the opportunity to acquire this knowledge and these skills.

4.3	Remove the currently required PERF 205: Voice and Movement for the Theatre course:   This course will be replaced with DANC 200: Dance Improvisation, which will cover material better suited to a BA Dance degree.

4.4	Revise history/theory requirements:  DANC 350: Dance History and DANC: Dance Pedagogy are recently approved courses designed to bring this degree program into better compliance with NASD standards.

4.5	Require BIOL 131: Human Anatomy & Physiology: A dancer’s long term health & wellness depends on a firm grasp of the anatomy and kinesiology of movement. BIOL 131: Human Anatomy & Physiology provides the necessary foundation for assimilating that knowledge, and bring  this concentration into better compliance with NASD standards for this curricular area.

4.6	Decrease the number of restricted elective: Without this reduction of restricted elective the amendments articulated above would result in an inappropriately high number of required credits for a BA degree. 

4.7	Increase the total number of required credits in this major: We propose to increase the total number of credits required in this major from 42 to 43, letting stand the net gain of 1 required credits resulting from the amendments articulated above.

5.	Proposed term for implementation: Spring 08

6.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

Department of Theatre and Dance: 8/22/07
Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee
University Senate

Proposal Date 9/27/07

Potter College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Revise a Program
(Action Item)

Contact Person: Scott Stroot     e-mail: scott.Stroot@wku.edu	  Phone: 56290
 
1.	Identification of program 

1.1	Reference number: 490
1.2	Current program title: Minor in Theatre
1.3	Credit hours: 25
  
2. Identification of the proposed changes:

2.1	Revise technical theatre requirements: Currently Rehearsal and Production I-IV are required in this minor.  We propose instead to require two of the following three technical theatre production courses: THEA 241: Costume Technology, THEA 222: Stagecraft and THEA 250: Stage Electrics.

2.2	Revise history/theory requirements: Currently, all Theatre Minors majors are required to take one Theatre History course and one Drama History course. We propose instead to require both Theatre History courses (THEA 363: Theatre History I and THEA 364: Theatre History II) and neither Drama History course.

2.3	Add policy language: Because it is possible to adhere to the requirements of this minor and yet still run afoul of the University’s 50% upper division credit in the minor policy, we propose to add that policy language to all descriptions of this minor.
 
2.4	Increase the total number of required credits in this major: We propose to increase the total number of credits required in this major from 25 to 26, letting stand the net gain of 1 required credit resulting from the amendments articulated above.
3.	
 Detailed program description:  Changes are shaded and/or struck through.

Required Courses  	       Credits	
PERF 120: Rehearsal & Production  I	1	
PERF 121: Rehearsal & Production  II	1	
PERF 220: Rehearsal & Production  III	1	
PERF 221: Rehearsal & Production  IV	1	
THEA 252: Fundamentals of Theatre	3	

One of the following Theatre History courses:		
THEA 363: World Theatre History I 
                  -OR-
THEA 364: World Theatre History II	3	

One of the following Drama courses:		
THEA 354: History of Drama to 1640
                 -OR-
THEA 355: History of Drama since 1640	
3	

Restricted Electives		
12 credits earned by successfully completing any relevant courses in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, or related fields, with the approval of the Theatre and Dance Department head.	12	

Total Required Credits	25	

Required Courses  	       Credits	
THEA 252: Fundamentals of Theatre	3	
THEA 363: World Theatre History I 	3	
THEA 364: World Theatre History II	3	
PERF 120: Rehearsal & Production  I	1	
PERF 121: Rehearsal & Production  II	1	

One of the following technical production courses	
THEA 222: Stagecraft
THEA 250: Stage Electrics 
THEA 241: Costume Technology	
3	

Restricted Electives		
9 credits earned by successfully completing any relevant courses in Drama, Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre Performance, or related fields, with the approval of the Theatre and Dance Department head. At least 6 of these credits must be upper division (300 level or above.)	12	

Total Required Credits	26	

              Current Minor in Theatre							         Proposed Minor in Theatre

4.  Rationale for proposed program revisions: 

2.5	Revise technical theatre requirements: Recent revisions to the technical theatre curriculum make this a more effective and productive means of ensuring that theatre minors develop practical technical production skills in at least two broad technical production areas.

2.6	Revise history/theory requirements: Recent changes in personnel have resulted in increased coverage of dramatic literature in the required Theatre History courses, sufficient for students pursuing this minor.

2.7	Add policy language: Because it is possible to adhere to the requirements of this minor and yet still run afoul of the University’s 50% upper division credit in the minor policy, we propose to add that policy language to all descriptions of this minor.
 
2.8	Increase the total number of required credits in this major: We propose to increase the total number of credits required in this major from 25 to 26, letting stand the net gain of 1 required credit resulting from the amendments articulated above.

5.	Proposed term for implementation: Spring 08

6.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

Department of Theatre and Dance: 8/22/07
Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee
University Senate

Proposal Date 9/27/07

Potter College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of Theatre and Dance
Proposal to Revise a Program
(Action Item)

Contact Person: Scott Stroot     e-mail: scott.Stroot@wku.edu	  Phone: 56290
 
1.	Identification of program 

1.1	Reference number: 344
1.2	Current program title: Minor in Dance
1.3	Credit hours: 26
  
2.	Identification of the proposed changes:

2.1	Revise dance technique requirements: We propose to add DANC 235: Dance Improvisation  to the required dance technique courses.

2.2	Revise technical production requirements: We propose adding the following technical theatre production course option: THEA 241: Costume Technology OR THEA 250: Stage Electrics.

2.3	Revise the history requirement: Currently DANC 360: Dance in Culture is required in this minor.  We propose instead to require one of the following two dance history courses: DANC 360: Dance in Culture and DANC 350: Dance History.
 
2.4	 Increase the number of restricted electives in this minor: We propose to increase the total number of credits required in this minor from 26 to 27, letting stand the net gain of 1 required credit resulting from the amendments articulated above.
3	
Detailed program description:  Changes are shaded and/or struck through.

            Current Minor in Dance						   Proposed Minor in Dance

Required Courses  	       Credits	

Ballet Technique Courses
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.	4	

Jazz Technique Courses
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.	4	

Modern Technique Courses
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.	2	

PERF 120: Rehearsal & Prod.  I	1	
PERF 121: Rehearsal & Prod.  II	1	
DANC 235: Dance Improvisation	3	
DANC 310: Choreography I	3	

One of the following history courses  	
DANC 360: Dance in Culture
DANC 350: Dance History	3	

One of the following tech. production courses  	
THEA 250: Stage Electrics 
THEA 241: Costume Technology	3	

Restricted Electives		
3 credits earned by successfully completing any upper division DANC courses.	3	

Total Required Credits	27	

Required Courses  	       Credits	

Ballet Technique Courses
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.	4	

Jazz Technique Courses
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.	4	

Modern Technique Courses
Initial placement based on demonstrated skill level.  Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre.	2	

DANC 310: Choreography I	
3	
DANC 360: Dance in Culture	3	
PERF 120: Rehearsal & Prod.  I	1	
PERF 121: Rehearsal & Prod.  II	1	

Restricted Electives		
8 credits earned by successfully completing any upper division courses in Dance.	8	

Total Required Credits	26	

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4.  Rationale for proposed program revisions: 

4.1	Revise dance technique requirements: This type of dance improv course is pretty much a standard feature of all NASD accredited College/University dance programs, and will be required feature in all WKU dance programs.

4.2	Revise technical theatre requirements: Recent revisions to the technical theatre curriculum make this a more effective and productive means of ensuring that dance minors develop practical technical production skills in at least one dance related technical production areas.

4.3	Revise the history requirement: Recent revisions to the dance curriculum make this option available.

4.4	Increase the number of restricted elective in this minor: We propose to increase the total number of credits required in this minor from 26 to 27, letting stand the net gain of 1 required credit resulting from the amendments articulated above.

5.	Proposed term for implementation: Spring 08

6.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

Department of Theatre and Dance: 8/22/07
Potter College Curriculum Committee: 9/6/07
University Curriculum Committee
University Senate

Potter College of Arts & Letters
Minor in Film Studies
Proposal to Revise a Program
Action Item

Contact Person:  Ted Hovet, ted.hovet@wku.edu, 745-5782
 
1.	Identification of program 
1.1	Reference number: 358 Film Studies
				
1.2	Current program title: Minor in Film Studies
				
1.3	Credit hours:  21
  
2.	Identification of the proposed changes:
  	Addition of one elective class: BCOM 264 Digital Video Production and Distribution

3.  Detailed program description (all courses are 3 hours):

	Current Program  
(358 Film Studies) 
Minor in Film Studies		B.	Proposed Program 
(358 Film Studies)
Minor in Film Studies		
	Required (9 hours)			Required (9 hours)		
BCOM 271	Introduction to Cinema		BCOM 271	Introduction to Cinema		
ENG 366	History of Narrative Film		ENG 366	History of Narrative Film		
ENG 465	Film Genres		ENG 465	Film Genres		
	Electives (12 hours)			Electives (12 hours)		
ENG 309	Writing for the Documentary		ENG 309	Writing for the Documentary		
BCOM 378	 Film Animation		BCOM 378	 Film Animation		
BCOM 481	Problems in Mass Communications/Film		BCOM 481	Problems in Mass Communications/Film		
THEA 303 	Acting for the Camera		THEA 303 	Acting for the Camera		
ANTH 448 	Visual Anthropology		ANTH 448 	Visual Anthropology		
BCOM 350 	Screenwriting		BCOM 350 	Screenwriting		
SPAN 490 	Hispanic Cinema		SPAN 490 	Hispanic Cinema		
ENG 365	Literature and Film		ENG 365	Literature and Film		
ENG 466	Film Theory		ENG 466	Film Theory		
GERM 437	German Literature and Film		GERM 437	German Literature and Film		
FREN 450	Topics in Francophone Cinema		FREN 450	Topics in Francophone Cinema		
ENG 499	Directed Study		ENG 499	Directed Study		
ENG 368	Japanese Cinema in Translation		ENG 368	Japanese Cinema in Translation		
PS 303	Politics and Cinema		PS 303	Politics and Cinema		
			BCOM 264	Digital Video Production and Distribution		

4.	Rationale for proposed program revisions:
	This course enhances the film minor by giving students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in specific stages of producing and distributing a digital production.  It compliments other classes in the minor in which things like shooting, lighting, audio, and editing are discussed in a historical and critical context by allowing students to see how it actually works.  Since this course is designed for non-Broadcast majors, it will appeal to film studies students in any major.  

5.	Proposed term for implementation and special provisions:
	Spring 2008.  

6.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

Minor in Film Studies					_____8/22/07____________			
Potter College Curriculum Committee				9/06/07			 

University Curriculum Committee							

University Senate