University Catalog: 2008-09

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College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA)

College of Visual and Performing Arts

101 Arts Pass (2:2:0) Introduction to appreciation of the arts through lecture, demonstration in visual art, music, dance, and theater. Emphasizes aesthetic principles in modern society. Students attend performances and exhibitions, and develop analytical skills through written journal and discussion. May be repeated for total 4 credits.

102 Experiencing the Arts (3:1:2) Reserved for high school students enrolled in CVPA. Introduces collaborative and interdisciplinary arts experiences in visual art, music, dance, theater, film, and media through daily intensive immersion in the arts for two and one half weeks. Not repeatable. Graded S/NC.

105 Special Topics in the Arts (1–3:1–3:0) Exploration of topical studies on the arts. Subject matter varies. May be repeated for a maximum 12 credits when taken under different topics.

305 Seminar in Arts Management (3:3:0) Prerequisite: junior standing, admission to arts administration minor, or permission of instructor. Covers planning, programming, presentation, funding, and communications in managing visual and performing arts. Includes guest speakers, case analyses, and semester-long individual and group projects.

308 Cross-Cultural Arts Appreciation (3:3:0) Provides cumulative arts experience by tying subject matter to major cultural production of Center for the Arts. Subject matter varies. May be repeated for maximum 12 credits when taken under different topics.

399 Special Topics in the Arts (1–6:1–6:3). In-depth presentation and exploration of topical studies on the arts. Subject matter varies. May be repeated for maximum 24 credits when taken under different topics.

430 Topics in Arts and Wellness (1–3:1–3:0) Prerequisite: junior standing, or permission of instructor. In-depth presentation and exploration of topical studies in arts and wellness or related areas such as injury prevention, performance enhancement, and health and wellness training. Topic depends on instructor. May be repeated for up to 9 credits taken under different topics.

489 Field Experience in the Arts (3–6:0:0) Prerequisite: junior standing; completion of 6 credits in CVPA courses in area of residency; CVPA 305; or permission of instructor. Apprenticeship, internship, or project with organization or individual in the arts. Must be prearranged with division director before enrollment. May be repeated for maximum 6 credits.

499 Research/Performance/Topics in the Arts (3–6:0:0) Advanced research, performance, or exploration of topical studies in arts. May be repeated for maximum 6 credits.

530 Topics in Arts and Wellness (1–3:103:0) Prerequisite: 90 hours or permission of the instructor. In-depth presentation and exploration of topical studies in arts and wellness and/or related areas (e.g., injury prevention, performance enhancement, health and wellness training to educators and arts professionals). Topic depends on instructor. May be repeated up to 9 credits taken under different topics.

592 Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Arts Studies (1–3: 3:0) Prerequisite: undergraduate degree or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Topics in interdisciplinary arts. May be repeated for maximum 12 credits.

599 Independent Study (1–6:1–6:0) Prerequisite: undergraduate degree or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Independent reading, performance, or research on specific project under direction of selected faculty member. May include attendance in parallel undergraduate course. May be repeated for total 12 credits.