May 04, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 The department offers selected courses from this catalog as warranted by student needs and availability of faculty. Specific offerings for each term may be found in the Schedule of Classes.
 

 

Applied Music - Individual Lesson

  
  • MUA 316 - Timpani

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 317 - Percussion

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 318 - Harp

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 319 - Guitar (Classical)

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 320 - Bass Guitar

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 324 - Saxophone

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 325 - World Percussion

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 330 - Jazz (piano)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 331 - Guitar (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 332 - Trumpet (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 333 - Saxophone (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 334 - Percussion (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
    Prerequisite(s): MUA 291.
  
  • MUA 335 - Double Bass (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 336 - Euphonium

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 337 - Trombone (Jazz)

    (1 TO 2)
  
  • MUA 340 - Applied Piano (Advanced Level for Performer’s Certificate)

    (4)
  
  • MUA 345 - Vocal Coaching for Singers

    (1)
    Studies to prepare the vocal student to perform in concert, recital, and musical theatre, including study of style, performance practices, diction, interpretation, and audition preparation. Includes preparation of musical theatre repertoire as well as art song literature appropriate to students’ level of proficiency and accomplishment.
    Prerequisite(s): MUA 100 and instructor permission.
  
  • MUA 349 - Applied Music

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 375 - Accompanying for Piano Majors

    (2)
    Accompanying for students whose major instrument is piano.
  
  • MUA 376 - Accompaniment Practicum

    (1 TO 2)
    Experience in piano accompaniment of solo and/or ensembles, vocal and instrumental. May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): MUA 375 or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUA 391 - Accompanying for the Non-pianist I

    (2)
    Basic accompanying skills for the non-piano major. Designed for music majors who will need basic accompanying skills to function effectively in either the classroom or the private studio.
  
  • MUA 392 - Accompanying for the Non-pianist II

    (2)
    Continuation of MUA 391.
    Prerequisite(s): MUA 391.
  
  • MUA 400 - Voice

    (1, 2 or 4)
  
  • MUA 401 - Piano

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 402 - Organ

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 403 - Harpsichord

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 404 - Violin

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 405 - Viola

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 406 - Violoncello

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 407 - Double Bass

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 408 - Flute

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 409 - Oboe

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 410 - Clarinet

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 411 - Bassoon

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 412 - French Horn

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 413 - Trumpet

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 414 - Trombone

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 415 - Tuba

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 416 - Timpani

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 417 - Percussion

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 418 - Harp

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 419 - Guitar (Classical)

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 420 - Bass Guitar

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 424 - Saxophone

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 425 - World Percussion

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 430 - Piano (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 431 - Guitar (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 432 - Trumpet (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 433 - Saxophone (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 434 - Percussion (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 435 - Double Bass (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 436 - Euphonium

    (1 TO 4)
  
  • MUA 437 - Trombone (Jazz)

    (1 TO 2)
  
  • MUA 443 - Keyboard Skills for the Piano Major I

    (2)
    Functional skills for keyboard majors, including sight-reading, transposition, harmonization and score-reading.
  
  • MUA 444 - Keyboard Skills for the Piano Major II

    (2)
    Continuation of MUA 443.
    Prerequisite(s): MUA 443.
  
  • MUA 449 - Applied Music

    (1 OR 2)
  
  • MUA 499 - Senior Recital

    (4 or 6)
    A recital approximately one hour in length (not including pauses and intermission) in which student demonstrates his/her creative and artistic abilities. Required in some music curricula as the culminating project before graduating, optional in others. Preparation for recital includes the applied lesson for the recital semester. Satisfies the general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): at least one semester of 400-level applied study.

Arabic Language

  
  • ARB 114 - Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture I

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Arabic and Arabic culture. A beginning course, ARB 114, must be taken first. ARB 114 or 115 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
  
  • ARB 115 - Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture II

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Arabic and Arabic culture. A beginning course, ARB 114, must be taken first. ARB 114 or ARB 115 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
  
  • ARB 214 - Second Year Arabic I

    (4)
    Two-semester sequence continuing the work of ARB 114-115, with the addition of cultural and literary readings. ARB 214 must be taken first. ARB 214 or ARB 215 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and cultural knowledge exploration area or the knowledge applications integration area, not both. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: Completion of the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): One year of college Arabic or equivalent.
  
  • ARB 215 - Second Year Arabic II

    (4)
    Two-semester sequence continuing the work of ARB 114-115, with the addition of cultural and literary readings. ARB 214 must be taken first. ARB 214 or ARB 215 satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and cultural knowledge exploration area or the knowledge applications integration area, not both. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: Completion of the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): One year of college Arabic or equivalent.
  
  • ARB 316 - Arabic Conversation

    (2)
    Practice in speaking at the intermediate level. Format may include oral presentation and phonetics. Must be taken concurrently with ARB 318.
    Prerequisite(s): ARB 215 or equivalent.
  
  • ARB 318 - Arabic Composition

    (2)
    Practice in written composition using formal literary Arabic. Techniques of textual analysis and exposition are introduced. Must be taken concurrently with ARB 316.
    Prerequisite(s): ARB 215 or equivalent.
  
  • ARB 351 - Arabic Civilization

    (4)
    Survey of Arabic culture and civilization from topical, literary, and historic perspectives. Conducted in Arabic and English.
    Prerequisite(s): ARB 215.
  
  • ARB 370 - Arabic Literature

    (4)
    Introduction to Arabic literature with a focus on influences, major trends, themes, and genres. Will provide a foundational knowledge of literature in the Arabic language. Conducted in Arabic and English.
    Prerequisite(s): ARB 215.
  
  • ARB 390 - Directed Readings in Arabic

    (2 OR 4)
    Directed individual readings in Arabic. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Art Education

  
  • AED 301 - Visual Culture, Theories in Art Education

    (2)
    This course develops knowledge of the theories and historical foundations of art education. Through lectures, readings, and discussion, students will explore historical and current trends in art education and visual culture as they learn to construct effective instruction and curricula in the visual arts using current instructional models and assessment strategies. This course is cross-listed with EST 501.
  
  • AED 302 - Teaching Art in the Elementary School

    (4)
    This course develops knowledge and skills for teaching art in elementary schools. Through lectures, readings, discussion, and field experience, students explore current trends in art education, visual literacy, and visual culture while constructing and practicing effective instruction and designing curricula in the visual arts using current instructional and assessment strategies. This course is cross listed with EST 502. Field placement required.
    Prerequisite(s): AED 301.
  
  • AED 303 - Teaching Art in the Middle School

    (2)
    This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for teaching art in middle schools. Through lectures, readings, discussion and field experience, students explore current trends in art education, visual literacy, and visual culture while constructing and practicing effective instruction and designing curricula in the visual arts using current instructional assessment strategies. This course is cross-listed with EST 503. Field placement required.
    Prerequisite(s): AED 301 and AED 302.
    Corequisite(s): AED 304.
  
  • AED 304 - Teaching Art at the Secondary Level

    (4)
    This course develops knowledge and skills for teaching art at secondary levels. Through lectures, readings, field and studio experience, students explore historical and current trends in art education, visual culture, and visual literacy while constructing effective instruction and curricula in the visual arts using current instructional and assessment strategies. This course is cross-listed with EST 504. Field placement required.
    Prerequisite(s): AED 301, 302.
    Corequisite(s): AED 303.
  
  • AED 455 - Internship to Art Education

    (12 )
    Provides teaching and other appropriate activities in an area classroom with guidance by university supervisor and cooperating teachers. General and specific instructional interns concerns are explored in multiple concurrent seminars. Completion of a program evaluation is required before a grade is reported to the registrar. Grade of 2.8 is required for certification recommendation. May not be repeated
  
  • AED 490 - Independent Study in Art Education

    (1 TO 4)
    Pursues directed individual reading and research in art education. May include a field placement, as well as development of specific teaching materials. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of department (present written consent by faculty who will supervise study).

Art History

  
  • AH 100 - History of Western Art, Prehistory through Medieval

    (4)
    History and analysis of the visual arts of western Europe from prehistoric times through the Medieval period. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
  
  • AH 101 - History of Western Art, Renaissance to Present

    (4)
    History and analysis of the visual arts of western Europe from the Renaissance to the present. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
  
  • AH 104 - Arts of Asia and the Islamic World

    (4)
    Introduction to the monuments of Asia, including India, China, Japan and the Islamic world, including the Near East and North Africa. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
  
  • AH 200 - Critical Thinking and Writing in Art History I

    (4)
    Introduction to research in art and art history, practice in writing about art from various points of view, and analytical reading of critical texts. Written and oral presentation of major research paper. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 100, AH 101 or AH 104 and written permission of the instructor.
  
  • AH 262 - Introduction to the History of Western Architecture

    (4)
    History and analysis of the architecture of Western Europe and North America from the period of ancient Greece to the present. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
  
  • AH 291 - Concepts of Modern and Postmodern Art

    (4)
    An overview of major movements, artists and critical themes of twentieth century art and an introduction to the themes of contemporary critical discourse. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 101.
  
  • AH 301 - Japanese Art

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms (bronze, ceramic, lacquer ware, armor) in Japan from prehistory to modern times.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 104 or IS 220.
  
  • AH 304 - Chinese Art

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms (bronze, ceramic, lacquer ware, jade) in China from prehistory to modern times.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 104 or IS 210.
  
  • AH 305 - African Art

    (4)
    The arts of the indigenous peoples of West, Central and East Africa. May be offered concurrently at the graduate level as AH 505.
    Prerequisite(s): 4 credits in art history or IS 230.
  
  • AH 307 - Buddhist Art

    (4)
    The development of architecture sculpture, painting, and other decorative arts as created by and for the practices of Buddhism from 3rd century B.C.E. to present.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 104 or REL 350.
  
  • AH 308 - Native American Art

    (4)
    Native American art of the United States and Canada. Identical with AN 308.
    Prerequisite(s): 4 credits in art history.
  
  • AH 309 - Pre-Columbian Art

    (4)
    The arts of the Indians of Mexico, Central America and South America prior to the Spanish Conquest. Identical with AN 309.
    Prerequisite(s): 4 credits in art history or IS 250.
  
  • AH 310 - Art of the Ancient Near East

    (4)
    The architecture, sculpture and painting of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Iran, Asia Minor and Syria from the Neolithic to the Roman period. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 100.
  
  • AH 312 - Greek Art

    (4)
    Development of architecture, sculpture and painting in ancient Greece from ca. 2000 B.C.E. until the period of Roman domination in the Mediterranean area, ca. 100 B.C.E. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge application integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge application integration: completion of the general education requirement in the arts knowledge integration area.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 100.
  
  • AH 314 - Roman Art

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture and painting in Etruria and in the Roman Republic and Empire from ca. 600 B.C.E. until the relocation of the capital at Constantinople in C.E. 330. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge application integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge application integration: completion of the general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 100.
  
  • AH 320 - Islamic Art

    (4)
    The development of art and architecture in Islam from the seventh to the nineteenth century in the Middle East, Near East, North Africa, West and Central Asia, Arab and Moorish Spain, and the Muslim Indian subcontinent.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 104 or IS 270.
  
  • AH 322 - Early Medieval, Byzantine, and Romanesque Art

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture and painting in Christian Europe from C.E. 330 through the apex of monasticism, ca. C.E. 1150.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 100.
  
  • AH 326 - Gothic Art

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture and painting in western Europe from ca. 1150 through the period of the Crusades and medieval urbanism, ca. 1400.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 100.
  
  • AH 330 - Renaissance Art in Italy

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture and painting in Italy during the Renaissance from 1300 to 1600.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 101.
  
  • AH 334 - Renaissance Art in Northern Europe

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture and painting in northern Europe from 1400 to 1600.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 101.
  
  • AH 340 - Baroque Art

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture and painting in western Europe from 1600 to 1700.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 101.
  
  • AH 343 - Russian Art

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture and painting in Russia from the tenth century to the present.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 101 or IS 260.
  
  • AH 345 - German Art

    (4)
    Development of architecture, sculpture and painting in Germany from prehistory to 1871.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 100 or 101.
  
  • AH 348 - English Art

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture and painting in Britain from the Renaissance through the eighteenth century.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 101.
  
  • AH 349 - Latin American Art

    (4)
    History and analysis of the visual arts of Latin America from contact to present.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 100, 101 or 104.
  
  • AH 350 - American Art

    (4)
    The development of architecture, sculpture and painting in the United States from the early colonial period to World War I.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 101.
  
  • AH 351 - Women in Art

    (4)
    The traditional image of woman in art and the contribution of women artists in Europe and the United States from the Middle Ages until the present. Identical with WGS 351.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 101 or WGS 200.
  
  • AH 352 - African-American Art

    (4)
    The arts of African-Americans from the colonial period to the present.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 101.
 

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