This course is an introductory study of selected examples from the arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture in various cultures -primitive, Western and Oriental, ancient, and modern. Special attention is given to the purposes and functions of art for the individual and for society and to ways of understanding artistic creativity.

3 cr.

This course is an introduction to the use of pencil, charcoal, Conte crayon, and pastels. Projects include work in perspective, still life, figure drawing, and portraiture. Offered every semester.

3 cr.

Concentrating on the human form, this course includes techniques and exercises designed to impart and improve drawing skills. Offered once a year.

3 cr.

This course is an approach to watercolor using transparent and opaque techniques. Basics such as stretching paper and laying a graded wash are explored. Subjects range from studio still life to location landscapes. Offered once a year.

3 cr.

This is an overview of the origins of art and its evolution from cave paintings in France and Spain to the stained glass windows and sculptures of the great cathedrals of Europe. Art of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans as well as that of the medieval Vikings and Christians is studied to enhance understanding of the ideas and images that form part of the artistic heritage of Western Civilization. Offered in alternate years.

3 cr.

This is an overview of the art and artists of the four great ages of art: Renaissance, Baroque, Enlightenment, and Modern. From Michelangelo to Monet, the course emphasizes how great artists of Europe and America produced distinctive expressions of themselves and their ages.

3 cr.

This course uses a slide presentation introducing students to significant buildings of Europe and America from ancient times to the present. Offered in alternate years.

3 cr.

This course is a survey of important European and American art movements, exploring the individual achievements of major artists such as Picasso, Dali, O’Keeffe, and Moore. Offered in alternate years.

3 cr.

Topics in art that are not offered on a regular basis are examined. The course may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.

1-3 cr.

This course examines the monuments of medieval architecture in their historical context. We will study knightly castles and peasant cottages as well as the great Romanesque and Gothic abbeys and cathedrals, with the ultimate goal of learning not only about the buildings themselves but what they can tell us about the people that created them. This course is equivalent to HIST 310.

3 cr.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, two courses in English writing with grades of "C" or better. Cinematography as a world-wide cultural movement of the twentieth century is studied. Works from different countries are studied to illustrate the historical development of the art of the film.

3 cr.

Topics in film that are not offered on a regular basis are examined. The course may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.

1-3 cr.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Chronological and analytical viewing of the recurring themes and motifs that define a film genre and reflect America’s evolving moral and psychic fascination with crime from 1930 to the present day.

3 cr.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. A cinematic investigation of good, evil, nature, science, and gender through narratives of monstrous transformations. Films may include Frankenstein, Alien, Them, Dracula, The Exorcist, and The Silence of the Lambs.

3 cr.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. A critical investigation of how mass media are portrayed in such films a Citizen Kane, Radio Days, Atomic Café, Quiz Show, Network, and the Truman Show.

3 cr.

Prerequisites: Two English writing courses with a grade of "C" or higher. An introduction to the fundamentals of motion picture production, including dramatic development, visual storytelling, editing, and directing.

3 cr.

Prerequisites: Two English writing courses with a grade of "C" or higher. An introduction to writing for the screen. Topics include three-act structure characterization, dialogue, theme, and pitching.

3 cr.

Topics in film that are not offered on a regular basis are examined. The course may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.

1-3 cr.

This is a non-technical course designed with the listener in mind. The course guides students in approaching classical music of the 16th-20th centuries. Topics include the diversity of musical forms, historical backgrounds, composer biographies, and selected musical examples. Offered every semester.

3 cr.

Students participate in the performance of the campus chorus. May be taken more than once.

1 cr.

Students participate in the performances of the college’s pep band. May be taken more than once.

1 cr.

Students participate in the performances of the college’s jazz ensemble. May be taken more than once.

1 cr.

Topics in music that are not offered on a regular basis are examined. The course may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.

1-3 cr.

This course is designed to be an introduction to the art and science of music theory—the basic building blocks of constructing music. Through study of the text Basic Materials in Music Theory, it is intended that students will gain a basic working knowledge of musical notation, structure, and harmony. Work for the class will include, at times, minimal singing and some work at the piano. It is expected that you will practice outside of class. There may also be some small composition exercises assigned, mostly for those who want to learn more about composition.

3 cr.

Intended for students with little or no singing background, this course is designed to be a "lab choir." Students will study basic techniques of good vocal production, and will learn fundamentals of music reading, musicianship and choral singing. Lecture rehearsals may be augmented with assigned listenings and video screenings.

3 cr.

Topics in music that are not offered on a regular basis are examined. The course may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.

1-3 cr.

This course is designed to be an introduction to the art of song as found in a wide range of American forms such as folk, musical theater, jazz, pop and rock. Attention will be paid to the origins of music and the contexts in which it has been performed. The course aims to help students identify not only various genres but well-known singers and songs as well, and, for musical theater, some of the shows the songs are from. Poetic content and artistry of lyrics will be examined. Basic concepts of musicianship will also be covered (rhythm, meter, pitch, style, harmony, voice parts, instrumentation, etc.), as pertains to the recordings.

3 cr.

Musical theater has become a uniquely American art form, reflecting American society and culture, and constantly evolving in terms of musical style, plot, and presentation, in keeping with changing societal mores and tastes. We will examine the mechanical components of the genre (plot, lyrics, score, dance, etc.); the history of its evolution as an American art form, from early roots in European and African American music and stage productions to current shows; and individuals who have made significant contributions to the art form–actors, composers, lyricists, directors, producers, and choreographers.

3 cr.

Topics in music that are not offered on a regular basis are examined. The course may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.

1-3 cr.