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Music B.A.

Music
School of Fine Arts
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2014
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 61
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts
The B.A. in music offers students a general course of music study in a liberal arts setting, providing students an overview of music theory, history, and performance practice. The program helps students acquire a broad and general understanding of music as a cultural/social phenomenon. Along with the courses required within the major, students must select a minor or second major appropriate to their academic goals. Department Honors Requirements: Candidates, nominated by music department faculty, receive honors for distinguished achievement in musical performance, composition, or exceptional ability and accomplishment as a music educator.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
  • 2.50 transferring from outside the University
Students must pass a performance audition to be accepted into any music degree program. At the time of the audition, students must also complete diagnostic examinations in theory/aural/keyboard skills and an interview with the department head or an appointed designee. Any student who receives provisional acceptance into a degree program must pass a review (usually at the end of the first semester) to receive full acceptance. That review includes recommendations of major instructors and successful completion of an applied jury. Transfer students must have a 2.50 GPA.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
  1. Students must meet all course and credit requirements of the departments and colleges or schools in which they are enrolled including an advanced writing course. Students seeking two degrees must fulfill the requirements of both degrees. However, two degrees cannot be awarded for the same major.
  2. Students must complete all requirements of the Liberal Education Program or its approved equivalent.
  3. Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credits completed in compliance with University of Minnesota Duluth academic policies with credit limits (e.g., Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory Grading Policy, Credit for Prior Learning, etc).
  4. At least 30 semester credits must be earned through UMD, and 15 of the last 30 credits earned immediately before graduation must be awarded by UMD.
  5. At least half of upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits that satisfy major requirements (major requirements includes all courses required for the major, including courses in a subplan) through UMD.
  6. If a minor is required, students must take at least three upper division credits in their minor field from UMD.
  7. For certificate programs, at least 3 upper-division credits that satisfy requirements for the certificate must be taken through UMD. If the program does not require upper division credits students must take at least one course from the certificate program from UMD.
  8. The minimum cumulative University of Minnesota (UMN) GPA required for graduation is 2.00 and includes only University of Minnesota coursework. A minimum UMN GPA of 2.00 is required in each UMD undergraduate major, minor, and certificate. No academic unit may impose a higher GPA standard to graduate.
  9. Diploma, transcripts, licensure, and certification will be withheld until all financial obligations to the University have been met.
Program Requirements
1. Minor or second major in another field outside of music. 2. Courses with grades less than C- will not count toward the major.
Introductory Course (1 cr)
Music majors register for 1 credit.
UST 1000 - Learning in Community (1.0-2.0 cr)
Music Core (23 cr)
MU 100 - Recital Hour (0.0 cr)
MU 200 - Basic Piano Proficiency (0.0 cr)
MU 300 - Advanced Standing Exam (0.0 cr)
MU 1111 - Tonal Harmony I (3.0 cr)
MU 1112 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I (1.0 cr)
MU 1121 - Tonal Harmony II [LOGIC & QR] (3.0 cr)
MU 1122 - Ear-Training II (1.0 cr)
MU 2111 - Tonal Harmony III (3.0 cr)
MU 2112 - Ear-Training III (1.0 cr)
MU 2121 - Tonal Harmony IV (3.0 cr)
MU 2122 - Ear-Training, Sight Singing and Improvisation (1.0 cr)
MU 2701 {Inactive} (1.0 cr)
MU 3201 - Music History I (3.0 cr)
MU 3202 - Music History II (3.0 cr)
Major Core Requirements
MU 3350 - Half-Recital (0.0 cr)
Applied Instruction (16 cr)
Students must complete 16 credits; 8 credits from MU 1xxx and 8 credits from MU 4xxx. With prior approval, students may complete 12 credits of MU 1xxx and 4 credits of MU 4xxx. MU 0100 must be taken concurrently each semester with applied instruction in principal instrument.
Take 16 or more credit(s) from the following:
Principal Instrument - 13xx
Two credits of principal instrument each semester
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 1xxx
· Principal Instrument - 43xx
Two credits of principal instrument each semester
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 4xxx
Keyboard Instruction (2 cr)
MU 1421 - Piano Class I (1.0 cr)
MU 1422 - Piano Class II (1.0 cr)
or Taken for 2 semesters
MU 1322 - Piano-Non Major (1.0 cr)
Ensembles (8 cr)
1 each semester
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
Take 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 1501 - Concert Band [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1503 - Symphony Orchestra [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1504 - Chamber Orchestra [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1505 - Jazz Ensemble [LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1510 - Concert Chorale [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1511 - University Singers [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1512 - Chamber Singers [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble [LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS] (1.0 cr)
· MU 1515 - Percussion Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· Take 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 4501 - Concert Band (1.0 cr)
· MU 4502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 4503 - Symphony Orchestra (1.0 cr)
· MU 4504 - Chamber Orchestra (1.0 cr)
· MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 4510 - Concert Chorale (1.0 cr)
· MU 4511 - University Singers (1.0 cr)
· MU 4512 - Chamber Singers (1.0 cr)
· MU 4513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1.0 cr)
· MU 4515 - Percussion Ensemble (1.0 cr)
Electives (5 cr)
Take 5 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MU 2xxx
· MU 3xxx
· MU 4xxx
· MU 5xxx
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
Advanced Writing
WRIT 3110 - Advanced Writing: Arts and Letters (3.0 cr)
Proficiency Exams
Basic piano proficiency; advanced proficiency in principal instrument
SFA Additional Liberal Education Requirement (3 cr)
One SFA course from outside the student's chosen major.
Take 1 or more course(s) totaling 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
· ART 1001 - Art Today [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 1002 - Introduction to Art [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 1003 - Introduction to Design [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 1009 - Fundamentals of Drawing [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 1305 - Social Multiples: Availability and Circulation [FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 1405 - Fundamentals of Ceramics I [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 1605 - Fundamentals of Photography [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 1814 - Creating Across Cultures [LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS, CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
· ART 1900 - Visual Literacy [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 2810 - Art in Elementary Education [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 3405 - Fundamentals of Ceramics II [FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ARTH 1303 - History of World Art I [LE CAT, HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER] (3.0 cr)
· ARTH 1304 - History of World Art II [LE CAT, HUMANITIES] (3.0 cr)
· ARTH 1305 - History of World Art III [HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER] (3.0 cr)
· ARTH 1400 {Inactive} [LE CAT9, HUMANITIES] (3.0 cr)
· ARTH 2300 - The City as a Work of Art [LE CAT, HUMANITIES] (3.0 cr)
· ARTH 2390 - US Art and Visual Culture in the 20th Century [LE CAT, LECD C, RACE JUST] (3.0 cr)
· ARTH 2815 {Inactive} [LE CAT9, LECD CAT09, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· DN 1001 - Introduction to the World of Dance [LE CAT, FINE ARTS, GLOBAL PER] (3.0 cr)
· DN 1151 - Modern Dance Technique I [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (2.0 cr)
· DN 1110 - Jazz Dance Fundamentals [FINE ARTS] (2.0 cr)
· DN 1111 - Jazz Dance Technique I [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (2.0 cr)
· DN 1131 - Ballet Technique I [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (2.0 cr)
· FA 1102 - Creating Art [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· TH 1001 - Introduction to Theatre Arts [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· TH 1051 - Introduction to Film [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· TH 1071 - Musical Theatre History [LE CAT, HUMANITIES] (3.0 cr)
· TH 1111 - Introduction to Acting [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
 
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UST 1000 - Learning in Community
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Facilitates the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD. Credit will not be granted if already received for EHS 1000.
MU 100 - Recital Hour
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Attendance at scheduled musical events. prereq: Concurrent registration in applied instruction
MU 200 - Basic Piano Proficiency
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Departmental basic piano proficiency exam. prereq: 1421, 1422, 2422
MU 300 - Advanced Standing Exam
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Applied performance requirement to qualify for advanced applied study. prereq: three semesters of 1xxx level applied study, department consent
MU 1111 - Tonal Harmony I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Rudimentary study of triadic harmony from the 17th and 18th centuries. Exploration of methods of composition and analysis, harmonic functions and non-harmonic tones. prereq: Music major or music minor; credit will not be granted if already received for Mu 1010 or Th 1114
MU 1112 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Introduction to ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music. prereq: Music major or minor; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 1111 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 1121 - Tonal Harmony II (LOGIC & QR)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of Common Practice harmony with an introduction to species counterpoint and four-part writing. A focus on progressions and the development of phrase structures. prereq: Music major or minor and MU 1111
MU 1122 - Ear-Training II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music. prereq: Music major or minor; MU 1111 & 1112; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 1121 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 2111 - Tonal Harmony III
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Continued study of tonal theory with an emphasis on late 18th and early 19th century methods of composition and analysis. prereq: Music major or minor and MU 1121
MU 2112 - Ear-Training III
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Continued study of ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music. prereq: Music major or minor; MU 1121 & 1122; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 2111 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 2121 - Tonal Harmony IV
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of tonal theory with an emphasis on 19th century methods of composition and an introduction to 20th century and contemporary modes of musical organization. prereq: Music major or minor and MU 2111
MU 2122 - Ear-Training, Sight Singing and Improvisation
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continued study of ear-training and sight-singing of tonal music; introduction to post-tonal music and basic principles and techniques of improvisation. prereq: Music major or minor; MU 2111 & 2112; co-enrollment in or prior successful completion of MU 2121 (or equivalent placement exam score)
MU 3201 - Music History I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Survey of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras of Western music, with an emphasis on the cultural, literary, religious and socio-political contexts in which master composers developed. prereq: Mu 1121/1122 or instructor consent
MU 3202 - Music History II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Survey of Romantic, Modern and Contemporary eras of music, emphasizing the increasingly non-Western influences and cross-cultural connections on the development of European artistic values into a global aesthetic. prereq: 3201 or instructor consent
MU 3350 - Half-Recital
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Preparation and public presentation of approximately 25 minutes of music appropriate to the student's principal instrument. Primarily for music education majors.
MU 1421 - Piano Class I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course in keyboard musicianship is the first of a two semester sequence of class piano. The course focuses on the development and improvement of keyboard skills in the areas of technique, performance, improvisation, harmonization, transposition, sight-reading, and elementary ensemble skills. The course is intended to develop basic keyboard competency while reinforcing students' musicianship skills. prereq: Music major, music minor, musical theatre major or instructor consent
MU 1422 - Piano Class II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course in keyboarding musicianship is the second of a two-semester seauence of class piano. It is a contiuation of MU 1421, focusing on developing increased ability with regard to technical ability, artistry, musicianship, and fundamental skills. Successful course completion is achieved with basic keyboard competency of early intermediate to intermediate levels. prereq: MU 1421, equivalent CE or instructor consent
MU 1322 - Piano-Non Major
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Individual lesson one half hour weekly. prereq: Non-music major or music major secondary instrument; may be repeated
MU 1501 - Concert Band (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of transcribed and original concert literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of symphonic wind ensemble and contemporary band literature by a select group. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1503 - Symphony Orchestra (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of representative musical literature for symphony orchestra. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1504 - Chamber Orchestra (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of chamber orchestra literature. repeatable: Allow up to 12 repetitions totalling up to 12 credits.
MU 1505 - Jazz Ensemble (LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of large jazz ensemble literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1510 - Concert Chorale (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of representative choral literature from a variety of periods and cultures. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1511 - University Singers (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An auditioned chorus performing music from a wide spectrum of historical periods, cultures, and languages. Registration is open to all undergraduate students. Successful audition during the first week of the term is required to determine placement. Contact the Music Department for details. repeatable: Allow up to 12 repetitions totalling up to 12 credits.
MU 1512 - Chamber Singers (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
A choir performing vocal chamber music and music for smaller ensembles. Registration is open to all undergraduate students. Successful audition during the first week of the term is required to determine placement. Contact the Music Department for details. pre-req: concurrent registration in MU 1511 or 4511 repeatable: Allow up to 12 repetitions totalling up to 12 credits.
MU 1513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of music for vocal jazz ensemble. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 1515 - Percussion Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of diverse repertoire for the percussion ensemble: historically significant works, contemporary works, world music, popular music, and new works. For both music majors and non-majors. prereq: maximum of 10 credits between MU 1515 and 4515 repeatable: Allow up to 10 repetitions totalling up to 10 credits.
MU 4501 - Concert Band
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of transcribed and original concert literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of symphonic wind ensemble and contemporary band literature by a select group. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4503 - Symphony Orchestra
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Rehearsal and performance of representative literature for symphony orchestra. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4504 - Chamber Orchestra
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of chamber orchestra literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of large jazz ensemble literature. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4510 - Concert Chorale
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of representative choral literature from various style periods and cultures. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4511 - University Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An auditioned chorus performing music from a wide spectrum of historical periods, cultures, and languages. Open by audition to all university students. pre-req: Audition and instructor consent
MU 4512 - Chamber Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
A choir performing vocal chamber music and music for smaller ensembles. pre-req: concurrent registration in 1511 or 4511; instructor consent
MU 4513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of music for vocal jazz ensemble. prereq: Instructor determines placement
MU 4515 - Percussion Ensemble
Credits: 1.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Study and performance of diverse repertoire for the percussion ensemble: historically significant works, contemporary works; world music; popular music; and new works. For both music and non-majors. prereq: Instructor consent; maximum of 10 credits between MU 1515 and 4515
WRIT 3110 - Advanced Writing: Arts and Letters
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of art, design, and performing arts. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences. pre-req: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress
ART 1001 - Art Today (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
Introductory survey of influence of art and roles of artists in varied sociocultural contexts, emphasizing recent art and its historical sources.
ART 1002 - Introduction to Art (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: ART 1002/FORS 1000/FORS 1001
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Studio course with strong lecture component for those with little or no creative experience in art, introducing various materials, techniques, and concepts. Studio work, lectures, class discussions, viewing artworks, and outside reading. prereq: Not for art majors or minors except those in art history
ART 1003 - Introduction to Design (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
Introductory survey of the design of visual communication and the design of everyday objects, emphasizing the social and historical meaning of design and the ways in the design shapes public and private experience. From clothes to cars, from websites to street signs, from plates to phones to plazas, design can help or hinder users perform tasks while it helps them construct identify and meaning.
ART 1009 - Fundamentals of Drawing (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Art 1006/1009
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Stimulation of visual and conceptual skills through dynamics of drawing as well as lectures/presentations and group discussions. NOTE: art majors and minors take ART 1010
ART 1305 - Social Multiples: Availability and Circulation (FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
A survey of the historical and contemporary uses of printed material to engage communities in political, cultural, and ethical conversation.
ART 1405 - Fundamentals of Ceramics I (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
Basic handbuilding and glazing of earthenware ceramics. prereq: Not for art majors or minors
ART 1605 - Fundamentals of Photography (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Art 2600/1600/1605/1607
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Introduction to photography and its roles in the communications culture. Basic photographic principles and introduction to digital darkroom. Assignments emphasize creative thinking. Requires digital camera with adjustable shutter speeds and apertures. Instruction presented only on macOS. NOTE: Art majors/minors and Photo minor take ART 2600 (prereq ART 1013). Course Equivalent: ART 2600
ART 1814 - Creating Across Cultures (LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS, CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Underrepresented visual arts of cultural groups within U.S. society.
ART 1900 - Visual Literacy (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Various forms of visual expression--art, commercial imagery, typography, architecture, graffiti, etc.--as rhetoric. Introduction to variety of theories and/or modes of criticism, and consideration of their value for explanation of visual expression. prereq: Credit will not be granted if already received for 2900
ART 2810 - Art in Elementary Education (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Instructional problems relating to the growth and development of artistic expression in children. Studio experience relating to elementary art curriculum. prereq: pre-Elementary education major
ART 3405 - Fundamentals of Ceramics II (FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Handbuilding or wheel-throwing, glazing, and firing of ceramics. prereq: 1405 or instructor consent; not for art majors or minors
ARTH 1303 - History of World Art I (LE CAT, HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Development of world art and architecture from prehistory through Middle Ages.
ARTH 1304 - History of World Art II (LE CAT, HUMANITIES)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Development of world art and architecture from Renaissance to present.
ARTH 1305 - History of World Art III (HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Examines the arts and visual culture of the Americas, Asia and Africa. This course aims to develop a critical understanding of art forms from global cultures. We will examine a range of visual material including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and architecture, from prehistoric times to present. We will also examine the critical debates that frame the study of "non-Western" art.
ARTH 2300 - The City as a Work of Art (LE CAT, HUMANITIES)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
The city as a work of art and center of culture. A study of artistic representations combined with references to primary texts. Use of case studies of particular urban centers to explore the rise of the city and the history of urban planning around the globe.
ARTH 2390 - US Art and Visual Culture in the 20th Century (LE CAT, LECD C, RACE JUST)
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course offers an introduction to US art and visual culture - including architecture, painting, photography, sculpture, advertising, and performance art - from the 20th century, with some additional contextualization from the 19th century. More than simply offering a survey of stylistic changes over time, the class explores the social and political meanings of art. Students will acquire the tools necessary to analyze what art reveals about the nation's values and beliefs. While offering students exposure to a range of issues that are of critical concern to American society, the course will pay particular attention to questions surrounding gender, race, and ideology.
DN 1001 - Introduction to the World of Dance (LE CAT, FINE ARTS, GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
The course will foster appreciation for and deepen understanding of the varied styles, forms, and functions of dance. By looking at dance from multiple perspective - historical, cultural, political, social, aesthetic - the course demonstrates the range of roles that dance plays in how we look at ourselves, others, and our world. Course activities will include reading, video, discussion and lecture, and movement experiences.
DN 1151 - Modern Dance Technique I (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 2.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Modern Dance Technique I is designed to introduce Modern Dance as both a historical form and contemporary practice and intended to develop Modern Dance skills with emphasis on placement, coordination, balance, and musicality. Concurring with Liberal Education objectives, the course will provide opportunities for creative expression through active participation and presentation. In addition, students will develop an appreciation for the diverse cultural influences on and stylistic variety in Modern Dance as a performance dance form.
DN 1110 - Jazz Dance Fundamentals (FINE ARTS)
Credits: 2.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Beginning work, designed for the student with very minimal or no previous dance experience. Emphasis on introducing basic movement concepts (i.e. placement, musicality) and jazz dance styles. Concurring with Liberal Education objectives, the course will provide opportunities for creative expression through active participation and presentation. The course will also develop an appreciation for diverse cultural and historical influences on jazz dance as we experience it today.
DN 1111 - Jazz Dance Technique I (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 2.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Jazz Dance Technique I is designed for students with some previous dance experience to develop primary jazz dance skills with emphasis on rhythm, musicality, flexibility, strength, placement, line and coordination. Concurring with Liberal Education objectives, the course will provide opportunities for creative expression through active participation and presentation. The course will also develop an appreciation for diverse cultural and historical influences on jazz dance as we experience it today.
DN 1131 - Ballet Technique I (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 2.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This course will introduce fundamental barre and center exercises of a traditional ballet class. Emphasis will be placed on correct positions of the body, vocabulary, anatomy and musicality, Class work will be augmented by video analyses, performance observation, supplemental readings, lecture and discussion. Upon successful completion, students will have a solid foundation of ballet technique and an appreciation for the historical and performance aspects of the art form.
FA 1102 - Creating Art (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Fall Odd Year
Discussion/direct experience of settings/ways in which art (including aesthetic philosophy and other creative work) arises. prereq: Credit will not be granted if already received for 1101
TH 1001 - Introduction to Theatre Arts (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Appreciation of theatre arts. Developing sensitivity and critical sophistication as articulate, discriminating theatregoers. Play viewing, play reading, critiques, and term projects.
TH 1051 - Introduction to Film (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
History and genres of film; how movies are made. Watching and analyzing films and developing an articulate and discerning viewpoint.
TH 1071 - Musical Theatre History (LE CAT, HUMANITIES)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Musical theatre genre focusing on integration of theatre, music, and dance. Major librettists, composers, directors, choreographers, and performers.
TH 1111 - Introduction to Acting (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Developing the ability to respond to imaginative situations with sincerity, individuality, and effectiveness; projects in elementary acting techniques.