Mar 28, 2024  
2011-2012 University Catalog 
    
2011-2012 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Courses


 

Course Renumbering

Commencing with the 2013-14 academic year the University began a multi-year course renumbering.  For additional information visit the Course Renumbering page on the Office of the Registrar website.

Renumbered Course List 

  • Division of Liberal Arts
    Many courses within the Division of Liberal Arts commencing with the Summer and Fall 2014 terms will be offered under new course numbers. Students registering for Summer 2014 coursework and beyond will do so using the new course numbers.
 

Music - Composition

  
  • MUCP 331 - Jazz Arranging I

    2 credits
    A functional approach to ensemble scoring including score analysis, combo arranging, arranging for mixed instrumentation, musical settings for vocalists, string writing, writing for pop recording, and special techniques for multi-track recording.

    Prerequisites MUCP*361

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.

  
  • MUCP 332 - Jazz Arranging II

    2 credits
    A functional approach to ensemble scoring including score analysis, combo arranging, arranging for mixed instrumentation, musical settings for vocalists, string writing, writing for pop recording, and special techniques for multi-track recording.

    Prerequisites MUCP*361

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.

  
  • MUCP 333 - Arranging

    2 credits
    This course is designed to give students the knowledge and experience to write effective arrangements in various jazz and pop styles. Understanding of the instruments, terminology, idiomatic styles, forms, voicings, and notation techniques are covered. Students analyze professional scores as well as using aural analysis for those that are not available. There are writing assignments for ensembles including up to six horns with vocals.

    Prerequisites MUSC*204 and MUSC*206

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.

  
  • MUCP 334 - Arranging Project

    1 credit
    This course is the practical application of the knowledge and skills learned in the Arranging class. The course is divided into arranging assignments and symposia in which students share and discuss their arrangements, helping each other to solve particular challenges effectively. Assignments include arranging in a broad range of styles and instrumental combinations (including vocals). Pop, jazz, commercial, and experimental projects are included.

    Prerequisites MUCP*333

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.

  
  • MUCP 361 - Orchestration I

    3 credits
    An introduction to instrumentation, designed to acquaint the student with ranges, transpositions, and characteristics of individual instruments and voices. Aural and score analysis provide the basis for understanding vocal and instrumental treatments in small and large ensembles. Written orchestrations are required.

    Prerequisites MUSC*203 and MUSC*205

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

  
  • MUCP 362 - Orchestration II

    3 credits
    Primarily intended for composers, this course presents an analytical history of orchestration. Coursework culminates in a large project that is scored and critiqued. Composers are encouraged to orchestrate their own compositions.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

  
  • MUCP 363 - MIDI Orchestration

    2 credits
    The goal of this course is to learn to create convincing emulations of acoustic musical performances using virtual instruments. After an examination of the qualities and roles of all of the instruments and orchestral sections, students will develop skills in MIDI orchestration and mixing for the virtual orchestra.

    Prerequisites MUSC*203 and MUSC*205

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

  
  • MUCP 441 - Form and Analysis

    3 credits
    This course serves as a continuation of the theory work that Freshman Instrumental, Vocal, and Composition majors have done in the first year. It is designed to enhance basic classical theory skills; to prepare them for graduate-level theory work; and to prepare them to meet the requirements on the theory portions of the teacher certification examination. The emphasis is upon small and large harmonic forms, and forms built upon ostinati principles. The literature used for study is drawn from all musical periods. Harmony, rhythm, melody and timbre are discussed as they relate to specific compositions.

    Prerequisites MUSC*102

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.

  
  • MUCP 624 - Composing for Performers

    2 credits
    A dual emphasis on acoustic instruments and on technologies exposes students to a variety of professional composing situations, including large jazz ensembles, fusion, acoustic/electronic hybrids, films, videos, musical theater, and jingle writing. Techniques using MIDI, MAX, and electronic composition are explored. Faculty and guest composers present workshops on their own approaches. Students learn to use the recording studio as an instrument and use notation software for score and part preparation. Student works are rehearsed and performed by graduate and advanced undergraduate ensembles.

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.

  
  • MUCP 631 - Graduate Arranging

    2 credits
    Emphasis is on effective writing in various contemporary styles and building on basic arranging skills, with a focus on specific arranging techniques such as writing for the rhythm section, horn voicings, sax solo, and contemporary fusion styles. Arrangements are studied in score format and aurally, and then techniques are applied to student projects.

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.

  
  • MUCP 641 - Advanced Transcription and Analysis

    3 credits
    Accurate notation, transcription fluency, and recognition of theoretical concepts are developed through a regime of continual and rigorous assignments, all designed to further advance skills in ear training and theory. Projects begin with single line melodies in varying instrumental registers and progress through advanced rhythms and chord progressions to complete arrangements and compositions. Sources include bass lines, synthesizer sequences, pop recordings, jazz improvisations, and drum solos. Students learn techniques and performance practices of varying styles and periods, and then perform transcribed parts and solos.

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.


Music - Ensembles

  
  • MUPF 660 - Graduate Ensemble

    1 credit
    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

  
  • MUPF 863 - Opera Scenes Ensemble

    1 credit
  
  • MUPF 864 - Small Jazz Ensemble

    1 credit
    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

  
  • MUPF 865 - New Music Ensemble

    1 credit
  
  • MUPF 866 - Small Vocal Ensembles

    1 credit
    Vocal groups ranging in size and style, as well as the type of literature performed. This category of ensemble includes Jazz Singers, Chamber Singers, Women’s Ensemble, Men’s Ensemble, and Vocal Octet.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

    Restrictions Instructor Permission Required
  
  • MUPF 867 - Gospel Choir

    1 credit
    This vocal ensemble is dedicated to studying and performing the large body of traditional and contemporary Gospel music.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

    Restrictions Instructor Permission Required
  
  • MUPF 872 - Chorus

    1 credit
  
  • MUPF 874 - Large Jazz Ensemble

    1 credit
  
  • MUPF 875 - Piano Accompanying

    1 credit
    Designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical experience in vocal, instrumental, and dance accompanying. The course includes historical information, stylistic guidelines, vocal diction training, and coaching techniques, in addition to regular class performances and studio accompanying for major teachers. In addition, a sight-reading lab is required to facilitate the learning and preparation of music for class and studio assignments. The final project includes a public performance demonstrating accompanying skills.

  
  • MUPF 876 - Wind Ensemble

    1 credit

Music - Lessons

  
  • MULS 111 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental

    3 credits
    Private instruction in instrumental area.

    Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.

  
  • MULS 112 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental

    3 credits
    Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*111

    Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.

  
  • MULS 121 - Applied Major Instruction - Voice

    3 credits
    Private instruction in voice.

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MULS 122 - Applied Major Instruction - Voice

    3 credits
    Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*121

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MULS 131 - Applied Major Instruction - Composition

    3 credits
    Private instruction in composition.

    Open to Composition majors only.

  
  • MULS 132 - Applied Major Instruction - Composition

    3 credits
    Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*131

    Open to Composition majors only.

  
  • MULS 211 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental

    3 credits
    Private instruction in instrumental area.

    Prerequisites MULS*112

    Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.

  
  • MULS 212 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental

    3 credits
    Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*211

    Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.

  
  • MULS 221 - Applied Major Instruction - Voice

    3 credits
    Private instruction in voice.

    Prerequisites MULS*122

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MULS 222 - Applied Major Instruction - Voice

    3 credits
    Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*221

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MULS 231 - Applied Major Instruction - Composition

    3 credits
    Private instruction in composition.

    Prerequisites MULS*132

    Open to Composition majors only.

  
  • MULS 232 - Applied Major Instruction - Composition

    3 credits
    Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*231

    Open to Composition majors only.

  
  • MULS 311 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental

    3 credits
    Private instruction in instrumental area.

    Prerequisites MULS*212

    Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.

  
  • MULS 312 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental

    3 credits
    Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*311

    Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.

  
  • MULS 321 - Applied Major Instruction - Voice

    3 credits
    Private instruction in voice.

    Prerequisites MULS*222

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MULS 322 - Applied Major Instruction - Voice

    3 credits
    Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*321

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MULS 331 - Applied Major Instruction - Composition

    3 credits
    Private instruction in composition.

    Prerequisites MULS*232

    Open to Composition majors only.

  
  • MULS 332 - Applied Major Instruction - Composition

    3 credits
    Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*331

    Open to Composition majors only.

  
  • MULS 400 - Senior Recital

    0 credits
    Year-end graded public recital in the student’s major.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

  
  • MULS 411 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental

    3 credits
    Private instruction in instrumental area.

    Prerequisites MULS*312

    Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.

  
  • MULS 412 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental

    3 credits
    Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*411

    Open to Instrumental Performance majors only.

  
  • MULS 421 - Applied Major Instruction - Voice

    3 credits
    Private instruction in voice.

    Prerequisites MULS*322

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MULS 422 - Applied Major Instruction - Voice

    3 credits
    Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*421

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MULS 431 - Applied Major Instruction - Composition

    3 credits
    Private instruction in composition.

    Prerequisites MULS*332

    Open to Composition majors only.

  
  • MULS 432 - Applied Major Instruction - Composition

    3 credits
    Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.

    Prerequisites MULS*431

    Open to Composition majors only.

  
  • MULS 641 - Applied Major Instruction - Graduate

    3 credits
    Private instruction in instrumental, vocal, and composition areas.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only. Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs.

  
  • MULS 642 - Applied Major Instruction - Graduate

    3 credits
    Private instruction in instrumental, vocal, and composition areas.

    Prerequisites MULS*641

    Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs. Open to majors in the School of Music only.


Music - Non-Major

  
  • MUNM 101 - Applied Instruction Non-Majors

    1.5 credits
    Private instruction in all instrumental, vocal, and composition areas. Private lessons for students who are not enrolled in the School of Music will carry an additional fee of $200.

    Restrictions $200 Lesson Fee
  
  • MUNM 102 - Applied Instruction Non-Majors

    1.5 credits
    Private instruction in all instrumental, vocal, and composition areas. Private lessons for students who are not enrolled in the School of Music will carry an additional fee of $200.

    Restrictions $200 Lesson Fee
  
  • MUNM 111 - Guitar Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    One-hour class of guitar instruction in contemporary guitar. Course covers basic technique including fingering, scales, chords, and chord melodies. Not open to music majors specializing in guitar.

    Not open to music majors specializing in guitar.

  
  • MUNM 112 - Guitar Class for Non-Majors II

    1 credit
    One-hour class of guitar instruction in contemporary guitar. Course covers basic technique including fingering, scales, chords, and chord melodies. Not open to music majors specializing in guitar.

    Not open to music majors specializing in guitar.

  
  • MUNM 113 - Drum Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    Drum set instruction in basic technique and contemporary styles including rock, jazz, and Brazilian. Not open to Music majors specializing in percussion.

    Not open to music majors specializing in percussion.

  
  • MUNM 114 - Drumset Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    Drum set instruction in basic technique and contemporary styles including rock, jazz, and Brazilian. Not open to Music majors specializing in percussion.

    Not open to music majors specializing in percussion.

  
  • MUNM 115 - Brass Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    Designed for students with little or no experience or formal training. Students learn basic breathing, embouchures, and reading techniques. Not open to Music majors specializing in brass.

    Not open to music majors specializing in brass.

  
  • MUNM 116 - Brass Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    Designed for students with little or no experience or formal training. Students learn basic breathing, embouchures, and reading techniques. Not open to Music majors specializing in brass.

    Not open to music majors specializing in brass.

  
  • MUNM 117 - Saxophone Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    Introductory class in saxophone techniques, embouchure, sound production, breathing, fingering, and literature. Not open to Music majors specializing in saxophone.

    Not open to music majors specializing in saxophone.

  
  • MUNM 118 - Saxophone Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    Introductory class in saxophone techniques, embouchure, sound production, breathing, fingering, and literature. Not open to Music majors specializing in saxophone.

    Not open to music majors specializing in saxophone.

  
  • MUNM 121 - Flute Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    Provides the student with a solid introduction to tone and technique development and repertoire for the flute. Not open to Music majors specializing in flute.

    Not open to music majors specializing in flute.

  
  • MUNM 122 - Flute Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    Provides the student with a solid introduction to tone and technique development and repertoire for the flute. Not open to Music majors specializing in flute.

    Not open to music majors specializing in flute.

  
  • MUNM 123 - Piano Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    One-hour class of piano instruction in traditional beginning piano. Coursework includes basic technique including scales, chords, and chord melodies.

    Not open to music majors specializing in piano.

  
  • MUNM 124 - Piano Class for Non-Majors II

    1 credit
    One-hour class of piano instruction in traditional beginning piano. Coursework includes basic technique including scales, chords, and chord melodies.

    Not open to music majors specializing in piano.

  
  • MUNM 131 - Composition for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    Students develop basic skills in various aspects of composition, including form, melody, harmony, rhythm, color, texture, notation, improvisation, and orchestration.

    Not open to Composition majors.

  
  • MUNM 132 - Composition for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    Students develop basic skills in various aspects of composition, including form, melody, harmony, rhythm, color, texture, notation, improvisation, and orchestration.

    Prerequisites MUNM*131

    Not open to Composition majors.

  
  • MUNM 141 - Voice Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    One-hour class of voice instruction in the classical training of voice. Course covers proper technique of breathing, support, focus of tone, production of clear, vocal line, and some musical interpretation of literature.

    Not open to Voice majors.

  
  • MUNM 142 - Voice Class for Non-Majors

    1 credit
    One-hour class of voice instruction in the classical training of voice. Course covers proper technique of breathing, support, focus of tone, production of clear, vocal line, and some musical interpretation of literature.

    Not open to Voice majors.

  
  • MUNM 256 - Music Explorations: From Beethoven to Buckets

    3 cr, 3 hrs
    An introductory course designed for students in CAD and CMAC. A number of musical styles will be included, e.g. classical, jazz gospel, Brazilian, with special focus on musical styles that reflect the mission of the School of Music, CPA and University.

    Prerequisites Pre-requisite: LACR 102 
    Not open to majors in the School of Music.

  
  • MUNM 301 - Vocal Technique and Coaching I

    1 credit
    Designed to provide training to non-vocal majors, this is the first course in a three-course sequence introducing students to fundamentals of good vocal technique, proper breathing, vocal anatomy, and performance practice including interpretation for the musical theater stage.

    Course restricted to students enrolled in the Musical Theater, Minor. Not open to majors in the School of Music.

  
  • MUNM 302 - Vocal Technique and Coaching II

    1 credit
    Designed to provide training to non-vocal majors, this is the second course in a three-course sequence introducing students to fundamentals of good vocal technique, proper breathing, vocal anatomy, and performance practice including interpretation for the musical theater stage.

    Prerequisites MUNM*301 w/ grade of B or better

    Course restricted to students enrolled in the Musical Theater Minor.

  
  • MUNM 304 - Vocal Technique and Coaching III

    1 credit
    Designed to provide training to non-vocal majors, this is the last course in a three-course sequence introducing students to fundamentals of good vocal technique, proper breathing, vocal anatomy, and performance practice including interpretation for the musical theater stage.

    Prerequisites MUNM*302 w/ grade of B or better

    Course restricted to students enrolled in the Musical Theater Minor.

  
  • MUNM 311 - Musical Theater Technique I

    2 credits
    The course provides a vehicle for Music, Acting, Applied Theater Arts, and Dance performance majors not majoring in Musical Theater to hone skills in musical theater technique through instruction in onstage performance technique for scenes, monologues, duets, and solos drawn from the musical theater repertoire. Cross training in dance, voice, and acting are emphasized.

    Prerequisites MUNM*302 or THST*380

    Course restricted to students enrolled in the Musical Theater Minor.

  
  • MUNM 312 - Musical Theater Technique II

    2 credits
    The course provides a vehicle for Music, Acting, Applied Theater Arts, and Dance performance majors not majoring in Musical Theater to hone skills in musical theater technique through instruction in onstage performance technique for scenes, monologues, duets, and solos drawn from the musical theater repertoire. Cross training in dance, voice, and acting are emphasized.

    Prerequisites MUNM*311 w/ grade of B or better

    Course restricted to students enrolled in the Musical Theater Minor.

  
  • MUNM 410 - Musical Theater Technique III

    2 credits
    The course provides a vehicle for Music, Acting, Applied Theater Arts, and Dance performance majors not majoring in Musical Theater to hone skills in musical theater technique through instruction in onstage performance technique for scenes, monologues, duets, and solos drawn from the musical theater repertoire. Cross training in dance, voice, and acting are emphasized.

    Prerequisites MUNM*312 w/ grade of B or better

    Course restricted to students enrolled in the Musical Theater Minor.


Music - Performance

  
  • MUPF 121 - Styles and Diction

    1 credit
    Required of all vocal majors. Students practice English and Italian diction, and perform for faculty and guests in a variety of musical styles.

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MUPF 122 - Styles and Diction

    1 credit
    Required of all vocal majors. Students practice English and Italian diction, and perform for faculty and guests in a variety of musical styles.

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MUPF 130 - Major Workshop

    1 credit
    Students, grouped by major, learn and practice aspects of instrumental performance including technique, literature, sight-reading, and improvisation. Students perform individually and in groups.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

  
  • MUPF 135 - First Wednesday

    0 credits
    Monthly convocation of all music majors where student, faculty, and guest performances, lectures, demonstrations, and master classes take place, and school and university announcements and bulletins are given.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

  
  • MUPF 331 - Advanced Rhythmic Skills

    1 credit
    A skills-based class intended to advance the student’s rhythmic understanding and performance abilities as applied to solo and sectional playing and singing, improvisation, reading, arranging, transcribing, and composing. Subject matter is derived from and applies to contemporary American and Latin art and popular music.

    Prerequisites MUSC*204, MUSC*206, and MUSC*232

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

  
  • MUPF 333 - Vocal Workshop

    1 credit
    An exit-level course for vocal majors that prepares students for the musical, career, and performance practices they will encounter in the competitive professional marketplace. Class includes lectures by guest singers, composers, opera and musical directors, vocal coaches, and record producers.

    Prerequisites MULS*222

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MUPF 334 - Vocal Workshop

    1 credit
    An exit-level course for vocal majors that prepares students for the musical, career, and performance practices they will encounter in the competitive professional marketplace. Class includes lectures by guest singers, composers, opera and musical directors, vocal coaches, and record producers.

    Prerequisites MULS*222

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MUPF 351 - Vocal Literature

    1 credit
    The purpose of the course is to develop a greater knowledge of the vocal literature of all periods.

  
  • MUPF 352 - Vocal Literature

    1 credit
    The purpose of the course is to develop a greater knowledge of the vocal literature of all periods.

  
  • MUPF 381 - Voice Pedagogy

    1 credit
    An in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the voice: its structure and function. The study and evaluation of various pedagogical theories of voice training.

    Prerequisites MULS*122

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MUPF 382 - Voice Pedagogy

    1 credit
    An in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the voice: its structure and function. The study and evaluation of various pedagogical theories of voice training.

    Prerequisites MUPF*381

    Open to Voice majors only.

  
  • MUPF 383 - Opera Staging

    2 credits
    The interpretation and performance of vocal performance. Technical and artistic preparation for public performance from workshops to major productions.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

  
  • MUPF 384 - Opera Staging

    2 credits
    The interpretation and performance of opera roles. Technical and artistic preparation for public performance from workshops to major productions of full operas.

  
  • MUPF 483 - Opera Staging

    2 credits
    Continuation of MUPF 383.

  
  • MUPF 484 - Opera Staging

    2 credits
    Continuation of MUPF 383.

  
  • MUPF 680 - Graduate Project/Recital

    3 credits
    Independent research project designed to enable the student to work in-depth on a topic of special relevance applicable to performance. The graduate project is evaluated in two parts: as a thesis, with the expectation that the student has completed extensive research in a comprehensive manner; and as a recital, in which the student incorporates aspects of the project and demonstrates personal instrumental growth. Students give presentations throughout the semester in seminar setting, showing their progress in research and its application to performance.

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.

  
  • MUPF 868 - Small Instrumental Ensemble

    1 credit
    These ensembles vary in size from 4 to 16 students and are usually comprised of the same, or similar, instruments. They perform literature that ranges from traditional to experimental, and ethnic to urban. Sax Quintet, Trombone Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Handbell Choir, and the Bucket-drum Group are all examples of this category of ensemble.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.

    Restrictions Instructor Permission Required

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  • ELEC X15 - Elective Course(s)

    1.5 credits
    Free electives play an important role in the University’s mission of providing a dynamic milieu for creative exploration, innovation, and intellectual investigation, extending the practice and understanding of the arts and the arts profession.  They give the student the opportunity to explore subjects beyond those offered or required by the major department and encourage educational autonomy on the student’s part.

    An elective is defined as any studio or liberal arts course that is neither a requirement for the student’s major nor a requirement for the University’s liberal arts core.  Electives are courses that a student can choose freely without restriction.  While advisors may make recommendations regarding electives, the final choice for elective courses must rest with the student.  Obviously, prerequisites and corequisites apply to any course that a student may elect to take.

  
  • ELEC XX1 - Elective Course(s)

    1 credit
    Free electives play an important role in the University’s mission of providing a dynamic milieu for creative exploration, innovation, and intellectual investigation, extending the practice and understanding of the arts and the arts profession.  They give the student the opportunity to explore subjects beyond those offered or required by the major department and encourage educational autonomy on the student’s part.

    An elective is defined as any studio or liberal arts course that is neither a requirement for the student’s major nor a requirement for the University’s liberal arts core.  Electives are courses that a student can choose freely without restriction.  While advisors may make recommendations regarding electives, the final choice for elective courses must rest with the student.  Obviously, prerequisites and corequisites apply to any course that a student may elect to take.

  
  • ELEC XX2 - Elective Course(s)

    2 credits
    Free electives play an important role in the University’s mission of providing a dynamic milieu for creative exploration, innovation, and intellectual investigation, extending the practice and understanding of the arts and the arts profession.  They give the student the opportunity to explore subjects beyond those offered or required by the major department and encourage educational autonomy on the student’s part.

    An elective is defined as any studio or liberal arts course that is neither a requirement for the student’s major nor a requirement for the University’s liberal arts core.  Electives are courses that a student can choose freely without restriction.  While advisors may make recommendations regarding electives, the final choice for elective courses must rest with the student.  Obviously, prerequisites and corequisites apply to any course that a student may elect to take.

  
  • ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s)

    3 credits
    Free electives play an important role in the University’s mission of providing a dynamic milieu for creative exploration, innovation, and intellectual investigation, extending the practice and understanding of the arts and the arts profession.  They give the student the opportunity to explore subjects beyond those offered or required by the major department and encourage educational autonomy on the student’s part.

    An elective is defined as any studio or liberal arts course that is neither a requirement for the student’s major nor a requirement for the University’s liberal arts core.  Electives are courses that a student can choose freely without restriction.  While advisors may make recommendations regarding electives, the final choice for elective courses must rest with the student.  Obviously, prerequisites and corequisites apply to any course that a student may elect to take.

  
  • ELEC XX4 - Elective Course(s)

    4 credits
    Free electives play an important role in the University’s mission of providing a dynamic milieu for creative exploration, innovation, and intellectual investigation, extending the practice and understanding of the arts and the arts profession.  They give the student the opportunity to explore subjects beyond those offered or required by the major department and encourage educational autonomy on the student’s part.

    An elective is defined as any studio or liberal arts course that is neither a requirement for the student’s major nor a requirement for the University’s liberal arts core.  Electives are courses that a student can choose freely without restriction.  While advisors may make recommendations regarding electives, the final choice for elective courses must rest with the student.  Obviously, prerequisites and corequisites apply to any course that a student may elect to take.

  
  • ELEC XXX - Elective Course(s)


    Free electives play an important role in the University’s mission of providing a dynamic milieu for creative exploration, innovation, and intellectual investigation, extending the practice and understanding of the arts and the arts profession.  They give the student the opportunity to explore subjects beyond those offered or required by the major department and encourage educational autonomy on the student’s part.

    An elective is defined as any studio or liberal arts course that is neither a requirement for the student’s major nor a requirement for the University’s liberal arts core.  Electives are courses that a student can choose freely without restriction.  While advisors may make recommendations regarding electives, the final choice for elective courses must rest with the student.  Obviously, prerequisites and corequisites apply to any course that a student may elect to take.

  
  • LAPI 8XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - Pre-20th Century

    3 credits
    Period Interpretations are an array of interdisciplinary courses that explore the process by which we understand cultural areas. Students consider both conventional and innovative interpretations of cultural history. All students are required to take two Period Interpretation courses, one 20th Century, and one pre-20th Century. Most students will take PI courses in the junior and/or senior years.
    General Objectives for all Period Interpretation Courses
    (to which specific objectives for individual courses will be added)

    By the end of this course, successful students will:

    Demonstrate mature skills interpretive reading (and viewing), critical thnking, research techniques, and academic writing;
    Outline the social, artistic, and political forces that define the cultural history of the period the course explores;
    Prepare a reasoned and persuasive scholarly argument in a independent and/or group project;
    Use primary and secondary sources from diverse disciplines to demonstrate comprehension of cultural history.


    Prerequisites Prerequisite: LACR 102 and LACR 210; must have completed 45 credits.

  
  • LAPI 9XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - 20th Century

    3 credits
    Period Interpretations are an array of interdisciplinary courses that explore the process by which we understand cultural areas. Students consider both conventional and innovative interpretations of cultural history. All students are required to take two Period Intrepretation courses, one 20th Century, and one pre-20th Century.  Most students will take PI course in the junior and/or senior years.

    General Objectives for all Period Interpretation Course
    (to which specific objectives for indi\vidual courses will be added)

    By the end of this course, successful students will:

    Demonstrate mature skills in interpretive reading (and viewing), critical thinking, research techniques, and academic writing;
    Outline the social, artistic, and political forces that define the cultural history of the period the course explores;
    Prepare a reasoned and persuasive scholarly argument in an independent and/or group project;
    Use primary and secondary sources from diverse disciplines to demonstrate comprehension of cultural history.

     
     

    Prerequisites Prerequisite: LACR*102 and LACR*210; must have completed 45 credits.

  
  • LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course

    3 credits
    Students may choose electives from the extensive listing of courses.  Some students concentrate their study in a single Study Area (literature, psychology) while others take an array of courses from across the range of Liberal Arts offerings.  The Liberal Arts curriculum offers students a great deal of flexibility and freedom of choice.  To make the best use of these opportunities, students should study the elective lists carefully, explore their educational opportunities with their advisors and with the Liberal Arts faculty and Dean, and create a coherent study plan.

  
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