Academic Advising
The number in parentheses after each course title is the number of credit hours you will earn if you pass the course.
AAS 282 – African American Theatre (3)
A survey of the African American contributions to the American stage from 1760 to the present, with an examination of representative works by various African American playwrights.
ARTH 180 – An Introduction to Art (3)
Designed to help students understand our cultural background and the role art plays in contemporary life. The functions, styles, structure of art, and the interaction of medium and meaning. Contact with art forms, visual aids, and readings are utilized to stimulate student responses to aesthetic qualities in the visual arts. A textbook is required for assigned reading.
ARTH 282 – History of Art: Ancient through Medieval (3)
ARTH 282 is a lecture demonstration course using slides to present examples of works of art. This course is the first in a four-semester sequence surveying the history of art. Each course covers developments in art chronologically for the periods indicated. A textbook is required for assigned reading.
ARTH 283 – History of Art: Renaissance to 1900 (3)
A survey of art in the western world from the Renaissance to the end of the nineteenth century. ArtH 283 is a lecture demonstration course using slides to present examples of works of art. This course is the second in a four-semester sequence surveying the history of art. Each course covers developments in art chronologically for the periods indicated. A textbook is required for assigned reading.
ARTH 284 – History of Non-Western Art (3)
A survey of art and visual cultures in the non-Western world.
ARTS 181 – Introduction to Studio Art (3)
This course provides a general introduction to understanding art and its vocabulary, including a hands-on experience of the studios and media of art: design, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography, metals/jewelry, and sculpture. There is a materials charge for this course.
MUS 190 – What to Listen for in Music (3)
Have you ever wondered what music is all about? Why listening to some music makes you cry, but other music makes you dance? Are you interested in learning more about how music is put together, or curious about the different types of music that people have made throughout history? Students in this course will discover new sounds, new instruments, and new ideas, and how the music of the past helped to create the music of the present. No music background is required (a special section is available for music majors).
MUS 195 – American Popular Music (3)
Around the world, popular music has come to mean American popular music. In this lively course, you’ll trace the development of iconic styles like rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, and rap, from their origins at the turn of the 20th century to the most recent top charts, and explore how music and society influenced each other. No music background required.
THEA 101 – Play Analysis (3)
Analysis of plays in terms of plot, theme, character, dialogue, etc., preparatory to approaching the dramatic materials in terms of theatrical production. Students read approximately eight to twelve plays which are examined via lectures and panel discussion. Production attendance (three per semester) is required. Exams are essay format.
THEA 110 – Introduction to the Theatre (3)
Overview of all elements that constitute the theatrical experience, including play analysis, acting, directing, scenery, lighting, costume, dramatic form, musical theatre, and African American theatre. Students have the opportunity to participate in a production as actors or on backstage crews. Production attendance (three per semester) is required. Exams are combination essay/objective.
THEA 172 – Acting I (3)
Fundamental concepts, terms and techniques in acting. Participation in class exercises and problems give the student an opportunity to begin developing skills in performance.
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