Student Handbook & Reference Guide Department of Theatre Arts A guide to the policies and procedures used by Utah State University’s Department of Theatre Arts. 1 Table of Contents Caine College of the Arts Mission Statement .......................................................................................... 5 Department of Theatre Arts Mission Statement ...................................................................................... 5 Academic Freedom ................................................................................................................................. 6 II. Degree Programs .............................................................................................................................. 7 III. Academics ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Leaves of Absence .............................................................................................................................. 8 Disability .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Student Grievances ............................................................................................................................. 8 Department Policies ............................................................................................................................... 9 Advising ................................................................................................................................................... 9 Class Attendance .................................................................................................................................... 9 Practicum ................................................................................................................................................. 9 GPA Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 10 Probation ............................................................................................................................................... 10 ACADEMIC PROBATION .................................................................................................................. 10 DISCIPLINARY PROBATION ............................................................................................................ 10 IV. Production Policies ....................................................................................................................... 10 Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Production Responsibilities ................................................................................................................... 10 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 10 CALLS ............................................................................................................................................... 11 REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE ..................................................................................................... 11 SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. 12 STRIKE .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Rehearsal & Casting Policies ................................................................................................................ 13 Designer/Run Crew Selection & Requirements ..................................................................................... 13 Costume Fittings .................................................................................................................................... 14 Nudity/content ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Program Credits .................................................................................................................................... 14 Publicity ................................................................................................................................................. 15 Tickets ................................................................................................................................................... 15 Front of House Support ......................................................................................................................... 15 Image Release ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Photo Call .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Social Media and Production Images .................................................................................................... 16 V. Outside Activities Policy ................................................................................................................. 18 VI. Administrative policies. ................................................................................................................. 18 Contact Information ............................................................................................................................... 18 Library .................................................................................................................................................... 18 Insurance ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Public Relations ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Visitors ................................................................................................................................................... 18 Communications .................................................................................................................................... 18 Mandatory Meetings .......................................................................................................................... 18 Callboards .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Notice Boards .................................................................................................................................... 18 Email .................................................................................................................................................. 19 Website .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Lost & Found ..................................................................................................................................... 19 2 Office ................................................................................................................................................. 19 Lockers .................................................................................................................................................. 19 University Property ................................................................................................................................ 20 Pets ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 VII. Facilities ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Building Hours ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Building Regulations .............................................................................................................................. 20 Rehearsal Space ................................................................................................................................... 20 Dressing Rooms .................................................................................................................................... 21 VIII. Professionalism ............................................................................................................................ 21 Protocol ................................................................................................................................................. 21 Amorous/Sexual relations and scenes .................................................................................................. 21 Sexual Harassment Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22 Academic Integrity………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………23 Departmental Travel……..………………..……………………………………………………………………………………….23 IX. Health & Safety ..............................................................................................................................