AED 290 Comprehensive Art Ed I (3)
Prerequisite(s): AED Majors Only
Introduction to the theory and practice of teaching art in grades prekindergarten to six utilizing a discipline-based art education approach. Focus on the planning and teaching of art and on the uses, meaning and value of art in people's lives. Includes art media, techniques, processes, structures, functions; lesson planning, artistic development; personal expression; aesthetic and critical responses; motivational techniques; classroom management, community resources; field experiences in the pre-K to 6th grade level setting. Art majors only.
AED 390 Comprehensive Art Education II (4)
Prerequisite(s): AED 290
Continuation of the theory and practice of teaching art, with an emphasis on the secondary school level. Explores issues related to art education: art production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics; Ohio's Model Competency-Based Program-performance and instructional standards, assessment strategies, intervention; National Visual Arts standards. Includes curriculum unit planning; resources and materials; evaluation and grading; adolescent/young adult artistic development-expression and response; teacher characteristics; space/facility planning; Internet research and retrieval; health and safety standards; advocacy; resume & portfolio development; contemporary issues (including multicultural appreciation and gender awareness). Clinical/field experiences related to grades 7-12 setting. Art majors only.
AED 396 Co-Op:Parallel(PT) (1-3) EXP
Prerequisite(s): CED 220
A part-time work related experience supervised by a faculty coordinator in collaboration with the cooperative education staff. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of the work experience, documentation of predetermined learning agreement and evaluation of work performance. Evaluation of work performed is on a pass/fail basis.
This course can be repeated for a maximum total of nineteen credits.
ART 101 Drawing I (3) CAM
Fundamental drawing approaches using various drawing media and techniques. Course work includes common projects focusing on teaching specific skills for ART and GRD majors. These include the study of perspective, color and drawing. Other studio work and sketchbooks involve all students in the creative expression possible through drawing. Research, writing assignments, and critiques develop students' abilities to think critically about their own work and the subject area.
ART 102 Drawing II (3)
Prerequisite(s): ART 101 or equivalent
This course is designed to provide students with continued exploration of the principles of drawing. Students will explore new media and techniques not covered in Drawing I as well as continue to improve on skills they have learned. Projects will involve the use of color and encourage expressive use of each medium. A variety of tools, techniques and materials will be used during the semester. Examples of master drawings as well as previous students' work will be presented to illustrate concepts discussed in class.
ART 103 2D Design (3) CAM
Prerequisite(s): High School Drawing Recommended
This course is an introduction to the fundamental elements and principles of design. Assignments deal with an understanding of color, line, positive and negative shape and space, and the ability to think of a variety of visual problems in terms of organized relationships using traditional and digital media.
ART 106 3D Design (3) CAM
Prerequisite(s): High School Drawing Recommended
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles of Three-Dimensional Design. Through a sequential analysis of form in space, students will develop projects that put into practice the most universal concepts of design. Projects will emphasize the importance of planning and craft. A variety of tools, techniques and materials will be used during the semester. Examples of master designers and sculptors as well as previous students' work will be presented to illustrate concepts discussed in class. Text readings along with individual and group discussions further understanding of the weekly assignments.
ART 121 World Art History (3) CAM
World Art is a general survey of visual arts around the world with concentration on key western and eastern cultures, periods and artists, from prehistory to present day.
ART 132 Artworld (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 110 or Instructor Approval
This course is a requirement for all freshman art and design students. It is designed to assist the growth and evolution of each student's individual art studio practice, work habits, career, and life strategies that will serve them at the university level and help prepare them for an active professional life after graduation.
Topics will include: developing ties in the art world (networking), exploring careers in the art and design fields, creating original work, documenting work, building on concepts and skills taught in Digital Literacy to maintain an online identity through a website and portfolio presence, preparing and exhibiting work, addressing financial and legal concerns, and developing skills in reading, writing and discussing art and design. Students will be guided in the preparation and presentation of both a digital and professional portfolio of their best foundation artwork for review by the art and design faculty at the end of the semester.
ART 133 The Art Guild (0-1)
The Art Guild is a hands-on art making experience. Members of the class will be completing public art projects both on and off campus. The Art Guild provides students with the opportunity to work on individual and group projects in areas of their expertise and interest. Enrollment in the group is open to all MSJ students by instructor approval.
This course can be repeated 2 times for credit and then taken again for 0 credit after that.
ART 140 Ceramics (3) CAM
Explores principles of working in clay using handbuilding methods: coil, slab, pinch, and drape. Includes study of clay traditions both historical and contemporary in vessel forms, sculpture, figure, narrative, decoration, surface texture, and glazing. May be taken more than once for the development of individual skills in any of the above categories.
This course can be repeated 2 times for credit.
ART 181 Basic Camera Techniques (3) CAM
This course is an introduction to the technological and aesthetic skills needed for photography. The course focus is on learning how to use digital cameras, or film equivalents, to produce color images. There is not a darkroom component to this course.
ART 201 Art Special Topics (3) CAM
Courses offered on an occasional basis to explore subject matter of special interest or timely relevance, often utilizing local exhibitions or themes.
This course can be repeated 5 times for credit.
ART 216 Watercolor (3) CAM
Prerequisite(s): High School Drawing Recommended
The course is an exploration of the special characteristics of watercolor as a painting medium for illustration and fine art. It is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the principles of watercolor painting including: color mixing, brush handling, composition, control of the medium and technique.
ART 217 Painting (3)
Prerequisite(s): ART 101/Equiv
An introduction to fundamental painting concepts, tools, materials, and practices. Intensive exercises introduce students to both oil and acrylic paints: students choose one of the two to use for the second half of the semester. Projects are grounded in traditional methods while developing each student's individual approach to painting. Visits to exhibitions, readings and writing supplement studio practice.
ART 218 Figure Painting (3) CAM
Prerequisite(s): ART 101
Basic painting practice and methods are applied to the human form. Students work from male and female models. Emphasis is placed on the development of painting skills on all levels. Projects range from gesture studies to full-color compositions of the human figure in space.
ART 230 History of Design:Hand Made to Apple (3) CAM
A survey of visual communication from pre-history through the present. Emphasis is placed on the contemporary period focusing on graphic, industrial and environmental design. Lecture.
ART 231 Modern Art:Subconscious Lure (3) CAM
Over the course of this semester, we will examine a survey of European and American art from Neo-Classicism through Contemporary movements. Emphasis is placed on painting and sculpture, as well as photography, performance and video art, and some architecture. We will achieve this examination through classroom lecture and discussion, written assignments, exams, and a field trip.
ART 232 Art History:Women Artists (3) CAM
This course will investigate the position and contributions of women artists throughout the history of art. Lecture.
ART 234 Art History: Photography (3) CAM
Photographs have become an integral part of our world. It is hard to imagine a time without photographs. This course will take the learner to a time when photography was just a dream and bring them back to the present. Along the way, we will explore how photography came to become such an important part of our lives.
ART 239 American Art:Plucky Originality (3) CAM
Over the course of this semester, we will examine a survey of European and American art from Neo-Classicism through Contemporary movements. Emphasis is placed on painting and sculpture, as well as photography, performance and video art, and some architecture. We will achieve this examination through classroom lecture and discussion, written assignments, exams, and a field trip.
ART 244 Art History:Non-Western Survey (3)
This course is a survey of Non-Western cultures: Africa, India and Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Oceania, and Native America. We will study their artistic achievements from pre-historic through contemporary times as expressed in painting, sculpture, prints, and calligraphy as well as architecture, gardens, decorative arts, graphic arts and photography. Lecture.
ART 276 Introduction to Hot Glass (3)
This course teaches the students the basic hand skills and mental processes necessary to manipulate molten glass into a pre-conceived form, as well as safety and health concerns. Slides, videos, discussions and independent research will introduce the students to the history of glass, the Studio glass Movement, and current glass art.
This course can be repeated 2 times for credit.
ART 278 Matisse & Picasso (3) CAM
This course will involve the study of the rich oeuvres of Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. We will specifically focus on the artistic rivalry and mutual influence of their respective works, as well as discuss their place in the formulation of Modern Art in the 20th century. We will evaluate each artist?s place in historical and societal context, how each artist engages subject matter, formalism, and Style. We will achieve this examination through classroom lecture, writing, and discussion, a museum paper with gallery talk, and exhibition project.
ART 280 Time Studio (3)
This course serves as an introduction to using video, sound, performance, and Adobe Photoshop generated moving images in conceptual projects and creative problem solving. We will also explore the increasing and expanding critical role of time-based artworks in contemporary art and society. Students will create artwork that explores linear and non-linear narrative, context, and historical/cultural significance. Emphasis will be placed on intellectual, aesthetic solutions to the problems presented, and on developing skills with a variety of processes. Aesthetic, technical, historical, and conceptual issues within the context of contemporary art theory will be addressed through lectures, demonstrations, exercises, projects, screenings, research, and readings.
ART 281 Digital Photography I (3) CAM
Photography 1 is an introduction to the technological and aesthetic skills needed for photography. Students will learn to use digital cameras to produce both color and black and white images. Photography is defined as writing with light. It has its own language. Through the creation and viewing of photographs students will learn how a photograph can impact themselves and the world in which they live.
ART 282 Alternative Film and Darkroom Processing (3)
This is an advanced darkroom course that emphasizes traditional and digital methods for producing photographic fine art. Traditional and experimental methods include, but are not limited to: cyanotype, hand coloring, liquid light, multiple image montage, tinting and toning, and digital printing.
ART 301 Figure Drawing (3)
Prerequisite(s): ART 101
Basic drawing practice is applied to drawing the human form. Students work from male and female models. Emphasis is placed on advancement of drawing skills on all levels. Basic anatomy is covered, as is an advanced exploration of compositional and content issues involved in depicting the human figure in space.
This course can be repeated 2 times for credit.
ART 302 Advanced Drawing (3)
Prerequisite(s): ART 101 and ART 102
Skills in drawing realistically and imaginatively are assumed. Exploration of advanced concepts, issues and strategies in drawing. Emphasis is on individual theme/statement development: class meetings are primarily critiques of outside work. Discussion and research of contemporary issues in drawing is ongoing throughout the semester.
ART 304 Sculpt Wkshp:Figure Modeling (3)
Prerequisite(s): ART 101
This course focuses on the human form. Students will work in a traditional approach to figure sculpture: study drawings and maquettes - in both wet and oil clay - will be done directly from observation; casts will then be made from relief or three dimensional molds; surface finishing will complete the process. Projects will cover four areas: hands/feet, the face, the head, the figure. Emphasis will be on a dynamic gestural response to each and to the clay material. Basic anatomy and proportion will be covered. Students will study historic and contemporary figurative sculptors.
This course can be repeated 2 times for credit.
ART 317 Painting Workshop (3)
Prerequisite(s): ART 216 or ART 217 or Instructor Approval
Advanced development of painting concepts, paint handling, color knowledge, and composition. Critical emphasis is placed on the development of content and intention in the work of each individual. Class meetings are primarily critiques of outside work. Discussion, assigned reading and research of contemporary painting issues are ongoing throughout the semester. This course requires a mature level of painting discipline, self-motivation and commitment to painting.
This course can be repeated 2 times for credit.
ART 328D Fiber and Fabric (3) CAM
Textile art structures that incorporate both fiber and fabric manipulation in contemporary ways. Techniques may include (but are not limited to): collage, stitchery, applique, reverse applique ("mola"), quilting, and trapunto stuffing. Examination of work from the leading global practitioners and artists in textiles, while building on design ideas and creative processes will be the focus.
This course can be repeated 2 times for credit.
ART 330 Art Criticism (3) CAM
Art Criticism promotes critical thinking about aesthetics. Reading and writing art criticism are integral activities. The course explores the role of art in our culture. Field trips to area art galleries and museums are included. We will achieve these goals through classroom lecture and discussion, guest speakers, readings on the history of aesthetics and manners of discussing art, gallery visits and discussions, and writing progressively in-depth reviews and critiques of art.
ART 336 Sculpture Wkshp:Sustainable Mixed Media (3) CAM
This CORE course is designed for art and non-art majors. It is an elective course for the Sustainable Studies Minor. It blends sculptural methods and current technologies with traditions of the past. Participants will explore sustainable processes and materials. Beyond the making of art, emphasis will be placed on the conceptual; consideration of the effect of creation of this work on the planet's resources. ART 336/536 will meet together.
This course can be repeated 2 times for credit.
ART 341 Ceramics Workshop:Using The Wheel (3) CAM
A multilevel course that accommodates beginning work on the potters wheel, as well as advanced throwing and handbuilding, surface decorating, use of multiple clay bodies, glazemaking, loading and firing kilns. Emphasis on developing personal style and expression in claywork in addition to control and participation in production from start to finish. May be taken more than once for development of individual skills in any of the above categories.
This course can be repeated 3 times for credit.
ART 349 Professional Prep for Artist (3)
This course for art majors and minors shifts the focus to an emphasis on professional practices to prepare the student artist for an active art life after graduation. Utilizing texts such as Art, Inc. along with fieldtrips, hands-on learning experiences, and a variety of professional mentors, student artists will engage in topics including photographing work, portfolios, artist CVs and resumes, writing about and for art, exhibiting and selling work, and various educational and career opportunities. Overall, Art 349 N1's goal is to support, mentor, and critique fine arts/art majors and minors in an informative, creative, and developmental process. Through an introduction to many of the aspects that play a role in the life of a professional working artist, this course seeks to assist the growth and evolution of each student's individual art practice from the studio to work habits and life strategies that will serve their calling.
ART 350 Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study Course. Learning Contract and Approval of Art Department Chair Required.
This course can be repeated 6 times for credit.
ART 362 Printmaking Workshop:Methods Survey (3) CAM
Prerequisite(s): High School Drawing Recommended
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of relief, intaglio and planographic printmaking processes. These processes involve the use of various tools and materials to print images from vinyl, wood and linoleum blocks, metal and stone. Through hands-on experience, students will put into action printmaking techniques that are demonstrated in class and outlined in handouts. The relationship between drawing, design and printmaking is also a focus of the course.
This course can be repeated 2 times for credit.
ART 365 Internship in Gallery Management (1-3) EXP
Prerequisite(s): Gallery Director's Signature
Practical problems in gallery work: contacting artists, handling contracts, sales; practice in management of an art gallery. Limited to selected students.
This course can be repeated 4 times for credit.
ART 367 Fabric Printing (3) CAM
Prerequisite(s): One college art studio course or web approval by instructor
Images are transformed from printing plates to cloth. Processes may include (but are not limited to) relief, stencil, monoprinting, cyanotype, photo transfer, marbleizing, screenprinting (film-cut, photographic emulsion).
ART 369 Pre-Thesis (3)
Prerequisite(s): Art Majors Only
Art 369 begins the Thesis project process in the senior year of the Art, Fine Arts, or Art Education major. It is a required course for majors. It fuses research, writing, and critiques of the studio work each individual student will be making in their independent, upper-level "Pre-Thesis," project in their own media area. In Art 369, each week brings presentation and deadlines for research writing, concept development, and the production of that independent work for critiques.
ART 380 Digital Photography II:Advanced Photoshop and Lightroom Techniques (3)
Prerequisite(s): ART 281 or instructor Approval
The fundamentals of digital photography are explored using Adobe PhotoShop. Topics include, but are not limited to: cameras, scanners, printers, software, and copyright concerns. Individual students do not need a digital camera.
ART 381 Advanced Photography Workshop (3)
Prerequisite(s): ART 281 or Instructor Approval
Advanced photographic skills are explored with a focus on lighting, portfolio development, professional development, and studio use. This course may be taken more than once.
This course can be repeated 2 times for credit.
ART 395E Pre-Thesis Independent Study (3)
Pre-Thesis Independent Study. Learning Contract and Approval of Art Department Chair Required.
ART 396 Cooperative Education Work Experience: Parallel
(1-3) EXP
Prerequisite(s): CED 220
An art-related work experience supervised by an art faculty coordinator in collaboration with the cooperative education staff. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of the work experience, documentation and evaluation. Evaluation of work performed is on a pass/fail basis.
This course can be repeated for a maximum total of nineteen credits.
ART 495 Thesis (3)
Prerequisite(s): Art majors only; Previous experience and/or advanced work in thesis area
In-depth independent study, research and application in a specific field of visual art, chosen by the student, approved by the art faculty resulting in a culminating exhibit in the senior year. This course requires evidence of the student's ability to synthesize knowledge and skills acquired at the college level. Learning Contract and Approval of Art Department Chair Required.
ART 496 Co-Op:Alternating(FT) (1-3) EXP
Prerequisite(s): CED 220
An art-related work experience supervised by an art faculty coordinator in collaboration with the cooperative education staff. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of the work experience, documentation and evaluation. Evaluation of work performed is on a pass/fail basis.
This course can be repeated for a maximum total of nineteen credits.
DANC 101 Dance 101 (3) LAS
New Course
This course will focus on the beginning to advanced level of technique in different styles while focusing more on the student's technical ability and movement quality. Throughout the course of the semester, students will develop an increase sense of technical ability/skill, choreography, movement, and different techniques that will be continuously taught throughout the course along with the history of styles.
This course can be repeated without any limit.
GRD 110 Digital Literacy (3)
Digital Literacy is designed to give you the foundation skills needed to use digital illustration tools and fundamental knowledge of open-source website navigation for portfolio development.
GRD 206 Digital Design (3)
Prerequisite(s): ART/GRD/IAD 103
This course focuses on the computer tools used in graphic design. The student will be introduced to layout, illustration, and image manipulation software, their individual strengths, and how they can be used together. There will be a review of the computing options at the Mount (software & hardware), as well as the output options on and off campus. The applications that will be covered are InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Throughout the semester, production procedures geared toward final output will be covered as well as the concerns and responsibilities of using the computer as a design tool. During the semester the student will do exercises covering the techniques discussed in class. After learning each program the student will do a project which will evaluate their proficiency in using it as both a production and a design tool. The final project will require the use of all three programs together.
GRD 207 Production Design (2)
The focus of this course is advanced InDesign user techniques including multi-page layout design and methodology, ebook development, print, web, PDF's and production. Students will move through the whole process from design to final production. This course is designed for students to problem solve, generate concept sketches, create multiple layouts, illustrate and design. Final production and tight deadlines will start to prepare students for a job in the design industry.
GRD 250 Typography I (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 110
This course will introduce students to traditional letterform design and typographic composition. Classical type styles will be identified and drawn by hand. An overview of the history typography and letterform design will be investigated.
GRD 253 Digital Illustration (3)
Prerequisite(s): ART 103/Equiv
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of digital illustration. It includes exploration of creating imagery using Adobe Illustrator, starting with exercises to learn the software and advancing to varied illustration and graphic design projects.
GRD 255 Graphic Form (3)
Graphic Form covers symbolic communication through the generation of both pictorial and abstract visual symbols. Concepts covered in this course include graphic translation, media exploration, communication of content through abstract form, and designing symbol systems. Emphasis is placed on conceptual thinking and visual problem-solving skills. The primary objectives are for the student to develop a variety of solutions to visual communication problems, learn new design methodologies, understand the importance of each step of the design process, employ the design process and develop skills in critical assessment of their own work as well as others.
GRD 270 Web & Experience Design UIUX (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 110
Students will gain a fundamental understanding of human-computer interaction and user-centered design thinking. Students will learn how to design and develop complex interactive projects by undertaking a comprehensive research process from brainstorming to the final solution. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on professional presentation practice using both oral and written competencies.
GRD 350 Hand to Pixel (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 110
This workshop explores traditional hand materials with bitmap and vector techniques through a variety of processes. We will look at how these materials can both shape and influence visual communication. Creative exploration is promoted and students must be willing to work beyond the constraints of the computer. Students will complete a series of assignments that investigate different approaches to synthesizing hand and pixel into design pieces of art. This class will cover the creation of elaborate imagery with digital tools (including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), and with a variety of hand methods to explore the dynamic interaction between different medias to produce a new expression for communication.
GRD 353 Typography II (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 250/Equiv
This course advances students' understanding and application of the core concepts of typographic organization, including typographic hierarchy, grid systems, designing a series, pacing, flow, and sequential viewing. Emphasis is placed on exploring type and image interaction to give form and meaning to a variety of messages and ideas.
GRD 355 Infographics and Experiential Design (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 250
Information graphics are an integral component in the design field. Through research and discoveries, students explore the links between data visualization and experiential design and how they influence one another. The course examines the methodologies for presenting complex sets of information and constructing meaningful visual language. Teamwork is a vital element of this course. The emphasis is on integrative communication activity, including time, space, movement, color, graphics, 3-D forms, objects, instructions, text, and constructions.
GRD 356 Brand Identity Design (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 355
Brand Identity Design encompasses the symbolic and typographic development of an identity using informed design choices around what a brand should stand for in the hearts and minds of the intended audience. Included in project work for this course is symbol design, logotype design, and evolving the brand identity to print and/or online touchpoints.
GRD 356S Service Learning: Brand Identity Design (1)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 356
Service Learning is an opportunity to engage in service to others while making academic connections to course material. This one credit hour course requires 30 hours of meaningful community service. Students will serve a community partner accomplishing projects relevant to the academic course to which the Service Learning credit is attached. Students will also be required to engage in different forms of reflection such as journaling, group guided reflection, and a one-on-one meeting with the course instructor. Students will develop a greater understanding of social problems, a sense of responsibility to our surrounding communities, and an increased awareness of their own faith and values.
GRD 370 Advanced Web & Interactive Design (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 352/Equiv
Advanced Web and Interactive Design will focus on high-end web design and its interactive capabilities. This course is structure for upper level students (junior or above). A basic knowledge of HTML or Adobe Dreamweaver is necessary for this course to be successful for the student. The software program Adobe Flash will be investigated. The student will design and publish to the World Wide Web a sophisticated multi-level Web Site implementing the latest techniques in Motion Graphics.
GRD 375 Design Studio (3)
New Course
The Advanced Design Studio course teaches students how to analyze and diagnose communication issues to conceive and create compelling and socially responsible solutions. The purpose of this course is the conceptualization, execution, realization, and documentation of a substantial design project. Students demonstrate their abilities in critical thinking, effective communication, knowledge integration, social responsibility, and information literacy. Working individually or in teams, students conduct a design process that includes research, analysis, concept generation, user testing, and prototype development.
GRD 396 Co-Op:Parallel (PT) (1-3) EXP
Prerequisite(s): CED 220
An art-related work experience supervised by an art faculty coordinator in collaboration with the cooperative education staff. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of the work experience, documentation and evaluation. Evaluation of work performed is on a pass/fail basis. The course may be repeated up to nine credit hours.
This course can be repeated for a maximum total of nineteen credits.
GRD 400 Senior Design Seminar (1)
Prerequisite(s): Senior Status in Graphic Design Program
This capstone seminar is designed to integrate the courses of the Graphic Design major with the core curriculum. Course content will be based upon the following spring's senior degree topic, including studying this theme from the multiple perspectives of the six baccalaureate learning outcomes that have been an integral part of students' college learning experience. Planned activities include reading, research, writing discourse, and presentation. Course learning will serve as the basis for each student's spring senior degree campaign and exhibit. Documented material from this course will also be used to assess program effectiveness.
GRD 455 Professional Portfolio (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 356
The development of an identity, design system and collateral pieces for a client; includes emphasis on type & image theory, process work, file preparation and presentation techniques.
GRD 456 Senior Degree Project (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 455
In-depth supervised research and design of a campaign developed by the students from their portfolio of college studies; culminates in these exhibit; includes LAS caption reflection paper.
GRD 470 Web & Interactive Design Seminar (3)
Prerequisite(s): GRD 370 or instructor approval
Students will prepare final program summation. The students will present written and visual documentation of a significant interactive project. Projects and discussions, outside consultants to visit and give advice to the students.
GRD 496 Co-Op:Alternating (FT) (1-3) EXP
Prerequisite(s): CED 220
An art-related work experience supervised by an art faculty coordinator in collaboration with the cooperative education staff. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of the work experience, documentation and evaluation. Evaluation of work performed is on a pass/fail basis. The course may be repeated up to nine credit hours.
This course can be repeated for a maximum total of nineteen credits.
MUS 000R Repertoire Class (0)
This is a class in which the music majors perform for one another in preparation for the public recital. Students research and deliver a verbal Program Notes as part of the performance and receive comments from faculty members. Attendance and participation is required for music majors.
MUS 000S Serv Lrng:Repertoire Class (1) EXP
Concurrent requisite(s): MUS 000R
Service Learning is an opportunity to engage in service to others while making academic connections to course material. This one credit hour course requires 30 hours of meaningful community service. Students will serve a community partner accomplishing projects relevant to the academic course to which the Service Learning credit is attached. Students will also be required to engage in different forms of reflection such as journaling, group guided reflection, and a one-on-one meeting with the course instructor. Students will develop a greater understanding of social problems, a sense of responsibility to our surrounding communities, and an increased awareness of their own faith and values.
MUS 101 Theory and Skills 1 (3)
Concurrent requisite(s): MUS 113
Studies in basic musicianship. Development of skills in clef reading, pitch identification, interval identification, basic melody writing and elementary harmonic analysis.
MUS 104A Studio Recording Lessons (1)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 101 and MUS 121
Weekly 50 minute lessons in the Art of Studio Recording.
This course can be repeated without any limit.
MUS 105 Piano I (3) CAM
Designed to teach piano basics in a useful and enjoyable manner. Students will experience a wide range of repertoire, 2-hand playing, left hand chord accompaniment with a melody, experience with various piano styles, and playing in an ensemble. Optional supplementary music will be provided each week for students wishing to learn more contemporary "pop" songs. Practice pianos are available.
MUS 106 Piano II (3)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 105
The following areas of piano skills will be covered: chord progressions, harmonization, harmonization with two-hand accompaniments, improvisation, transposition, sight reading, repertoire, technique.
MUS 110 University Singers for Core (3) CAM
The University Singers is a choral performance class which performs a variety of choral music from all musical periods and styles. Both mixed (SATB) and women’s (SSA) choral music will be prepared during the class time frame. There are no prerequisites and enrollment is open to all MSJ students. The group performs one concert per semester and is occasionally featured at various university functions.
MUS 110E University Singers (0-1)
University Singers is a choral performance class which performs a variety of choral music from all musical periods and styles. Both mixed (SATB) and treble (SSA) and sometimes lower voice (TTB) choral music will be prepared during the class time frame. There are no prerequisites and enrollment is open to all MSJ students. The group performs one or two concerts per semester and is occasionally featured at various university functions. This ensemble also may have the opportunity for off-campus performances as part of being a "Beacon to the Region."
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 110G Chamber Singers (0-1)
Chamber Singers is a smaller ensemble that will tackle more difficult repertoire and have faster-paced, more intense rehearsals. Chamber Singers will be called upon to do last-minute pop-up gigs, represent the choral program as ambassadors as needed, and perform at special events as needed. This group is open to anyone who is interested, and being a music major is not required. Auditions happen throughout the fall and spring semester and invitations to join Chamber Singers are offered prior to registration week each semester.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 110J Voices of Gold (1)
Voices of Gold is an auditioned, competitive a cappella vocal ensemble.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 117 Class Guitar (1)
This course provides the beginner guitarist with the fundamentals needed to read music, gain facility in playing and strumming chords, perform basic songs, and understand basic music theory. Each week students will meet to review and perform the previous weeks assignment in a group setting with some individual performance expected.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 118 Theory and Skills 2 (3)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 101
Further studies in musicianship. The course will cover Harmonic Progression/Harmonic Rhythm, Secondary Dominants, Neopolitan and Augmented Sixth Chords, Modulation, Modal Mixture, Harmonic Analyses, and Contrapuntal Composition Techniques. Students will continue to develop analytical and compositional skills.
MUS 119 Acting Workshop (3) CAM
Acting Workshop is designed for students who are interested in exploring the acting process. Over the course of the semester students will build foundational acting skills including self-awareness, vocal/physical technique, script analysis, rehearsal process, improvisation, and general theatre terminology. These skills will be developed through a combination of readings, discussion, exercises, written analysis, and performance presentations. By the end of the semester students will have the fundamental skills allowing them to approach the world with curiosity, compassion, and confidence.
MUS 120 Band for Core (3) CAM
Prerequisite(s): Director Approval
The Band is open to all wind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists, by director approval. Drawing from the wide variety of traditional and contemporary band literature, the ensemble performs two concerts in the University Theatre each semester, as well as other on and off campus events. This Ensemble provides students with the opportunity to rehearse and perform high quality repertoire with emphasis on individual and group musical improvement. Open to all music majors and non-music majors.
MUS 120B Rock Band: Joe Lion Experience (0-1)
Available to all qualified instrumentalists, featuring works for classical guitar, strings, brass and woodwinds. The ensemble performs a variety of music from all eras.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 120E Lion's Roar Band (0-1)
The Lion's Roar Band is open to all wind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists, by director approval. It is a pep band that supports the University at home football and basketball games, and at a variety of other on and off campus events. The Band performs a diverse selection of music ranging from current Top 40 to classical and Broadway. Open to all music majors and non-music majors.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 120F Concert Band (0-1)
The University Band is open to all wind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists, by director approval. Drawing from the wide variety of traditional and contemporary band literature, the ensemble performs two concerts in the University Theatre each semester, as well as other on and off campus events. This Ensemble provides students with the opportunity to rehearse and perform high quality repertoire with emphasis on individual and group musical improvement. Open to all music majors and non-music majors.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 120J Jazz Band (0-1)
The Jazz Band performs a wide variety of styles, arranged for the Big Band format. There are typically 2 required Performances a semester, with others as needed.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 120K Orchestra (1)
Open to all strings and other orchestral instruments as needed, music majors and non-music majors, by director's approval (director approval requires an audition). The Orchestra performs standard symphonic literature and "pops" orchestral repertoire. Members of the orchestra will develop a deeper sensitivity not only toward outstanding musicianship, but also to historical style, performance practices, aesthetics, discipline, and professionalism. Students do not need to take this course for credit to participate.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 120L Percussion Ensemble (0-1)
Open to all percussion students, music majors and non-music majors. The Percussion Ensemble performs literature from both the traditional and contemporary ensemble repertoire. Members of the ensemble will develop a deeper sensitivity not only toward outstanding musicianship, but also to historical style, performance practices, aesthetics, discipline, and professionalism.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 120N Lab Band (1)
The Lab Band is open to all instrumental musicians. The ensemble serves music majors as a learning laboratory for secondary instruments, and new instrumentalists as a chance to learn an instrument. All standard instruments may be accommodated, though contacting the director is encouraged.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 121 Live Sound and Lights (1)
Experiential Course in Live Sound and Lighting. Students gain skills through event setup, assistance, operation, and tear down of actual Theatre Productions.
This course can be repeated without any limit.
MUS 122 Theatre Arts Ensemble (1) LAS
New Course
Theatre Arts Ensemble is an active theatre making experience. Members of the class will be participating, supporting, attending, and performing in public performances both on and off-campus. Theatre Arts Ensemble provides students with the opportunity to work on individual and group projects in areas of their expertise and interest. Enrollment in the group is open to all MSJ students by instructor approval.
This course can be repeated 8 to 10 times for credit.
MUS 123 Dance 101 (3) LAS
New Course
This course will focus on the beginning to advanced level of technique in different styles while focusing more on the student's technical ability and movement quality. Throughout the course of the semester, students will develop an increase sense of technical ability/skill, choreography, movement, and different techniques that will be continuously taught throughout the course along with the history of styles.
This course can be repeated without any limit.
MUS 131 World Music (3) CAM
A survey of the diversity of musical cultures. Emphasis will be devoted to music/musicians of Africa, North and South America, Eastern Europe, India, Indonesia, China, and Japan.
MUS 140 Piano (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. For non-music majors who are interested in taking piano lessons as an elective (no prerequisite).
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 140A Piano (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. For piano majors and very serious non-music majors. Audition required.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 140P Piano and Pedagogy (0.5)
Prerequisite(s): Approval by instructor
This course will provide time for intensive study and analysis of pedagogical methods and graded repertoire of the area of study (as indicated by national teaching associations) through the support and resources of the instructor.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 141 Organ (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Preparatory studies: Regatz, Peeters and Gleason. A substantial repertoire of Bach, Mendelssohn, Franck, Dupre, and other composers representative of the Baroque period through the 20th century.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 141A Organ (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 150 Voice (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Principles of method and style periods. Uniform breath management, resonance, focus, and diction mark a beginning upon which may be built a stable and fluent technique.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 150A Voice (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Principles of method and style periods. Uniform breath management, resonance, focus, and diction mark a beginning upon which may be built a stable and fluent technique.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 150D Voice Lyric Diction Lesson (1)
This course will provide time for intensive study and analysis of pedagogical methods and graded repertoire of the area of study (as indicated by national teaching associations) through the support and resources of the instructor.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 150P Voice & Pedagogy (0.5)
Prerequisite(s): Approval by Instructor
This course will provide time for intensive study and analysis of pedagogical methods and graded repertoire of the area of study (as indicated by national teaching associations) through the support and resources of the instructor.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 160 Violin (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Technical facility in scales, arpeggios and violin studies. Baroque, Classical and Romantic concerti and sonatas and contemporary music.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 160A Violin (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Technical facility in scales, arpeggios and violin studies. Baroque, Classical and Romantic concerti and sonatas and contemporary music.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 161 Viola (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Technical requirements: major, minor scales and arpeggios. Studies by Kruetzer, Sitt, Rode, and Campagnoli; concerti by Handel, Mozart and Deberiot; sonatas by Brahms and Reger.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 161A Viola (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 162 Cello (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. To study the techniques and musical skills for playing the Cello.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 162A Cello (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. To study the techniques and musical skills for playing the Cello.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 163 Bass (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. To study the techniques and musical skills for playing the Doublebass
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 163A Double Bass (1)
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 164 Guitar (0.5)
Weekly 30 minute private instruction. Technical facility in scales, arpeggios and selected studies. Emphasis on contemporary guitar techniques.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 164A Guitar (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Technical facility in scales, arpeggios and selected studies. Emphasis on contemporary guitar techniques.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 165 Classical Guitar (0.5)
New Course
Weekly half-hour private instruction. Emphasis on Classical Guitar.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 165A Classical Guitar (1)
New Course
Weekly one hour private instruction. Emphasis on Classical Guitar.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 170 Harp (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Technical studies, etudes, preludes, orchestral, and ensemble parts from Salzedo, Naderman, Vito, David. Original works and transcriptions from composers of classical, romantic and modern periods.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 170A Harp (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Technical studies, etudes, preludes, orchestral, and ensemble parts from Salzedo, Naderman, Vito, David. Original works and transcriptions from composers of classical, romantic and modern periods.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 180 Flute & Piccolo (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Studies by Kohler, Anderson, Altes, Karg-Elert, JeanJean. Representative works by Handel, Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Debussy, other French composers. Prokofiev, Berio and other 20th century composers.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 180A Flute & Piccolo (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Studies by Kohler, Anderson, Altes, Karg-Elert, JeanJean. Representative works by Handel, Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Debussy, other French composers. Prokofiev, Berio and other 20th century composers.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 181 Clarinet (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Studies by Klose, Rose, Perier, JeanJean, Jetti. Representative works by Schumann, Von Weber, Mozart, Brahms, Stravinsky, and others. Single reed making and adjusting.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 181A Clarinet (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Studies by Klose, Rose, Perier, JeanJean, Jetti. Representative works by Schumann, Von Weber, Mozart, Brahms, Stravinsky, and others. Single reed making and adjusting.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 182 Saxophone (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Open to all students. This course will include discussion and understanding music fundamentals, and building a foundation for saxophone performance in any style.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 182A Saxophone (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Open to music majors. Primary focus will be performance of standard repertoire, scales and etudes. Pedagogy, professional expectations, and equipment will also be discussed.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 183 Oboe (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Studies by Barret, Ferling, Andraud, Labate, Bleuzet. Representative works by Dittersdorf, Marcello, Handel, Telemann, Schumann, Mozart, Vivaldi. Double reed making and adjusting.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 183A Oboe (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Studies by Barret, Ferling, Andraud, Labate, Bleuzet. Representative works by Dittersdorf, Marcello, Handel, Telemann, Schumann, Mozart, Vivaldi. Double reed making and adjusting.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 184 Bassoon (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Studies by Weissenborn, Milde, Bitsch. Representative works by Wolf-Ferrari, Elgar, Mozart, Von Weber, Vivaldi, Bach. Double reed making and adjusting.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 184A Bassoon (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Studies by Weissenborn, Milde, Bitsch. Representative works by Wolf-Ferrari, Elgar, Mozart, Von Weber, Vivaldi, Bach. Double reed making and adjusting.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 190 Trumpet (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Studies by St. Jacome, Charles, Clarke, Maxime-Alphonse, and Pietzsch. Representative solo literature by Haydn, Mozart, Faure, Hindemith, Clarks, Sowerby, and other 20th century composers.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 190A Trumpet (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Studies by St. Jacome, Charles, Clarke, Maxime-Alphonse, and Pietzsch. Representative solo literature by Haydn, Mozart, Faure, Hindemith, Clarks, Sowerby, and other 20th century composers.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 191 French Horn (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Studies by Kopprasch, Huth, Maxime-Alphonse, and Hauser. Representative solo literature by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Hindemith, Bassett, Jacob, and other 20th century composers.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 191A French Horn (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Studies by Kopprasch, Huth, Maxime-Alphonse, and Hauser. Representative solo literature by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Hindemith, Bassett, Jacob, and other 20th century composers.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 192 Trombone/Baritone (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Studies by Blume, Vobaron, Paudert, and Blazhevich. Representative solo literature by Bach, Gaubert, De La Lux, Saint-Saens, Coker, Blazhevich, other 20th century composers, and appropriate selections from the literature for bassoon and violoncello.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 192A Trombone/Baritone (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 193 Tuba (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Studies by Blume, Slama, Bell, and Gregoriev. Representative solo literature by Bach (Bell), Frankfkiser, Rossini (Hume), Persichetti, Martelli, Beversdorf, Williams, other 20th century composers, and appropriate selections from the literature for trombone, bassoon and violoncello.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 193A Tuba (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Studies by Blume, Slama, Bell, and Gregoriev. Representative solo literature by Bach (Bell), Frankfkiser, Rossini (Hume), Persichetti, Martelli, Beversdorf, Williams, other 20th century composers, and appropriate selections from the literature for trombone, bassoon and violoncello.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 194A Jazz Trumpet (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction.
Studies in jazz trumpet styles and repertoire.
MUS 195 Percussion (0.5)
Weekly half hour private instruction. Studies in the representative literature of snare drum, timpani, keyboard percussion, multiple percussion, accessories, drum set and world percussion. Includes discussion and instruction in the technical, physical, musical, and logistical factors in preparing music for solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance settings.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 195A Percussion (1)
Weekly one hour private instruction. Studies in the representative literature of snare drum, timpani, keyboard percussion, multiple percussion, accessories, drum set and world percussion. Includes discussion and instruction in the technical, physical, musical, and logistical factors in preparing music for solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance settings.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 212 American Popular Music: From Minstrelsy to MP3 (3) CAM
This course is intended to help you think creatively and critically about popular music. We will study the most significant styles of American music in chronological order, beginning with the roots and continuing through the present day. We will explore several recurring themes throughout the course: (1) The interaction of European American, African American, and Latin American traditions; (2) The influence of mass media and technology (printing, recording, radio, video, Internet); (3) The role of popular music as a symbol of identity (race, class, gender, generation).
MUS 213 Church Music and Worship (3)
This course will provide musicians with the skills and knowledge to plan, prepare and lead music for worship. From Catholic ritual to Contemporary worship, discover why music is the core element of the Christian celebration, and learn to implement these skills in a church setting.
MUS 233 Listen to This:Musical Masterworks from the Middle Ages to 1750 (3) CAM
The great composers and their works in context: personal, artistic, philosophical, social, economic and religious backgrounds and circumstances. From the beginnings to 1750.
MUS 234 Listen to This:Musical Masterworks from 1750 to Present (3) CAM
The great composers and their works in context: personal, artistic, philosophical, social, economic, and religious backgrounds and circumstances. From 1750 to the 21st Century.
MUS 246 Mus Exp For Young Children (3) CAM
Music and music making in childhood with particular focus on developmentally appropriate experiences in pre-kindergarten and child care/preschool settings as well as for the K-3 grades. For early childhood education and special education majors.
MUS 307 Theory and Skills 3 (3)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 101, MUS 118
Further studies in musicianship. Transpositions, Phrases, Periods, Motives, Musical Forms from Teoria,
MUS 309 Game Music Lab (1)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 101, MUS 121
Study of Game Music with the express aim of learning to use current trends and techniques to compose and implement computer generated or recorded music into Games.
This course can be repeated without any limit.
MUS 311 Film Music Lab (1)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 101, MUS 121
Study of Film Music with the express aim of learning to use current trends and techniques to compose and implement computer generated or recorded music into Film.
This course can be repeated without any limit.
MUS 343 Methods of Music I (3)
Strategies, models, methodologies for guiding the musical needs and experiences of children age pre-school through grade 6. Music teaching/learning will incorporate Kodaly, Orff and Dalcroze theories, multiculturalism and the use of music technology. For music majors. Field experience.
MUS 344 Methods of Music II (4)
Instructional strategies and resources for developmentally appropriate music for learners from grade 7 through age 21. Areas of vocal, instrumental and general music will encompass teaching methodologies and models of curriculum integration. Resources will include those of multiculturalism and technological advance. For music majors. Field experience.
MUS 350 Special Topics (1-3)
Independent study courses. Topics are determined according to student needs.
This course can be repeated 8 times for credit.
MUS 396 Cooperative Education Work Experience: Parallel
(1-3) EXP
Prerequisite(s): CED 220
A music related work experience supervised by music faculty in collaboration with the cooperative education staff. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of the work experience, evaluation of work performance and documentation of predetermined Learning Agreement. Evaluation of work performed is on a pass/fail basis.
This course can be repeated for a maximum total of nine credits.
MUS 403 Basic Conducting (3)
Basic conducting patterns and conducting techniques for vocal and instrumental ensembles will be addressed. The course will also focus on score reading preparation, rehearsal techniques, repertoire selection, and writing for small ensembles.
MUS 404 Theory and Skills 4 (3)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 101, MUS 118, MUS 307
Studies in Style, focusing on the Western Art Music Tradition, and the ensuing American tradition of music. Further studies in basic musicianship, including the vocal execution of themes, and aural recognition of chords, qualities, as well as various transcription skills.
MUS 405 Senior Recital (1)
Prerequisite(s): Music Major with 6 hours of Applied Lessons (MUS 140A-MUS 200A)
Senior Recital is the culmination of a student's private lesson study. Taken with their applied instructor, the Senior Recital course readies students for a final public recital, featuring themselves. Prior to the Recital Event, students must pass a Recital Hearing, where they perform their intended Recital Repertoire for their private instructor, as well as at least 2 other selected members of the Music Department. A pass on the Recital Hearing will approve their Recital to take place, and successful completion of the Recital Hearing, and Recital, shall consist a Pass for the course.
MUS 496 Cooperative Education Work Experience: Alternating
(1-3) EXP
Prerequisite(s): CED 220
A music related work experience supervised by music faculty in collaboration with the cooperative education staff. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of the work experience, evaluation of work performance and documentation of predetermined Learning Agreement. Evaluation of work performed is on a pass/fail basis.
This course can be repeated for a maximum total of nine credits.
THEA 119 Acting Workshop (3) CAM
Acting Workshop is designed for students who are interested in exploring the acting process. Over the course of the semester students will build foundational acting skills including self-awareness, vocal/physical technique, script analysis, rehearsal process, improvisation, and general theatre terminology. These skills will be developed through a combination of readings, discussion, exercises, written analysis, and performance presentations. By the end of the semester students will have the fundamental skills allowing them to approach the world with curiosity, compassion, and confidence.
THEA 122 Theatre Arts Ensemble (1) LAS
New Course
Theatre Arts Ensemble is an active theatre making experience. Members of the class will be participating, supporting, attending, and performing in public performances both on and off-campus. Theatre Arts Ensemble provides students with the opportunity to work on individual and group projects in areas of their expertise and interest. Enrollment in the group is open to all MSJ students by instructor approval.
This course can be repeated 8 to 10 times for credit.
THEA 122S Serv Lrng: Theatre Arts Ensemble (1) EXP
New Course
Concurrent requisite(s): THEA 122
Service Learning is an opportunity to engage in service to others while making academic connections to course material. This one credit hour course requires 30 hours of meaningful community service. Students will serve a community partner accomplishing projects relevant to the academic course to which the Service Learning credit is attached. Students will also be required to engage in different forms of reflection such as journaling, group guided reflection, and a one-on-one meeting with the course instructor. Students will develop a greater understanding of social problems, a sense of responsibility to our surrounding communities, and an increased awareness of their own faith and values.
THEA 214 Introduction to Technical Theatre (3)
This course is designed to introduce you to theatre production areas including scenic construction, scenic painting, lighting, sound, costumes, make?up and stage management. Students will gain hands?on experience variety of class activities and production assignments. This course will give a basic foundation in theory with a primary focus on practical application of skills.
This course can be repeated 3 times for credit.
THEA 217 Directing (3)
New Course
Directing is designed for students who are interested in exploring the fundamental techniques of theatrical directing. Students will learn to analyze a text, prepare for the rehearsal process, and work with actors in staging a play, musical or theatrical production. This course culminates with a showcase performance of directorial work.