Communication & Fine Arts
Micaela Church, Division Chair
480-732-7136 | micaela.church@cgc.edu
Courses
| Prefix | Course |
|---|---|
| ARH | Art Humanities |
| ART | Art |
| AVC | Art and Visual Communication |
| COM | Communication |
| DAH | Dance Humanities |
| DAN | Dance |
| MCO | Mass Communications |
| MHL | Music: History/Literature |
| MTC | Music: Theory/Composition |
| MUC | Music: Commercial/Business |
| MUP | Music: Performance |
| STO | Storytelling |
| THE | Theatre |
| THF | Theatre and Film |
| THO | Theatre Occupational |
| THP | Theater Performance/Production |
Career Programs
Illustration
Illustration and Sequential Art
Photography
Sequential Art
Art
Ceschiat, Michael
Ceramics
- B.F.A., Columbus College of Art and Design
- M.F.A., University of New Mexico
Mendoza, Louis
Studio Art
- B.F.A, M.F.A., Arizona State University
Sullivan, Ryan (Buzzy)
Photography
- B.F.A., Oregon College of Art & Craft
- M.F.A., Arizona State University
Art History
Najafi, Roja
- B.Tech, Tehran University of Art
- M.A., Brooklyn College
- Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Communication
Braaten, Anthony
- B.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Bryant, Michael
- M.S E.D Northern Arizona University
Sanchez, Aaron
- B.A., M.A., California State University, San Bernardino
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Williams, Jade
- B.S., M.S., University of Florida
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Zamila, Mariam
- B.A., M.A., Texas State University
Dance
Church, Micaela
Division Chair
- B.A., B.M., Alma College
- M.F.A., Arizona State University
Music Performance
Johnston, Joseph
- B.A., M.A., Northern Arizona University
- D.M.A., Arizona State University
Kalo, Michele
- M.A., Arizona State University
Roberts, Adam
- B.M., Northern Arizona University
- M.M., New England Conservatory of Music
Theatre Performance/Production
Reynolds, Shalynn
- M.F.A., Arizona State University
Art Humanities (ARH)
ARH100 / Introduction to Art
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Understanding and enjoyment of art and visual culture through study of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art, design elements, media and processes, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on contemporary topics and cultural diversity in the arts. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ARH101 / Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
History of art from the Paleolithic period through the Middle Ages.
SUN# ART 1101
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ARH102 / Art from Renaissance to Modernism
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
History of art from the Renaissance through Modernism.
SUN# ART 1102
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ARH112 / Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Art
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Study of art and theory from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Focus on European and American modern and contemporary art while considering other regions of the world. Examination of the historical, social, and cultural contexts of artistic developments. Application of various interpretive models to examine modern and contemporary art. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ARH115 / History of Photography
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Survey of history of photography from beginning to present. Emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between the medium's development and reception, society, and other visual arts. Technical developments, photographic practices, and sociocultural themes are studied. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ARH203 / Art of Ancient Egypt
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
The art and culture of ancient Egypt from prehistoric through the Greco-Roman period. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ARH217 / Mexican Art History
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Art of Mexico and related cultures, from the prehistoric to the contemporary period. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Art (ART)
ART111 / Drawing I
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.
SUN# ART 1111
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART112 / Two-Dimensional Design
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Study of fundamental elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.
SUN# ART 1112
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART113 / Color
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Investigation seeking visual solutions to a variety of problems concerning color in two and three dimensions and modes of color appearances, including light and effects in design and theory of design. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART115 / Three-Dimensional Design
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Fundamental principles of three-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.
SUN# ART 1115
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART116 / Life Drawing I
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Use of form, structure and anatomy of draped and undraped human figure to develop basic principles of sound draftsmanship. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART117 / Life Drawing II
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Further study of form, structure, and anatomy of the draped and undraped human figure with emphasis on composition. Prerequisites: ART116.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART122 / Drawing and Composition II
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART131 / Photography I
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Basic photographic principles and techniques. Basic camera functions and controls. Experience in the image-making process by creating and editing photographs for various display environments. Introduction to the photographic aesthetic and photography's role in society. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Camera required.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART132 / Photography II
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Advanced camera and darkroom techniques. Aesthetic awareness with personal expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART133 / Photography III
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Refinement of aesthetic and technical aspects producing convincing images of highest quality. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART137 / Alternative Photographic Processes
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
This course focuses on the 19th-century photographic processes including new picture-making technologies. Discussing the history of photography in relation with techniques taught in class. Students encouraged to explore historical processes in combination with contemporary technologies. Through technical demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and technical assignments, students develop a working knowledge of a range of processes while developing their own visual language.
Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART151 / Sculpture I
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Exploration of sculptural form and expression in clay, plaster, stone, wood and metal. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART161 / Ceramics I
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques of hand construction, decorating, glazing and throwing on potters' wheel. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART162 / Ceramics II
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Major emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze making and decorating techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART161.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART165 / Watercolor Painting I
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART166 / Watercolor Painting II
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Painting in water soluble media. Emphasis on individual techniques and design. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART165.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART167 / Painting I
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART168 / Painting II
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Continued refinement of painting skills and investigation of new possibilities in painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART167 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART234 / Color Photography
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART255 / Art Marketing
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Career goals, presentation of artist and art work (portfolio, resume, business cards, catalog), pricing and selling works, networking, establishing a studio, promotion and publicity, writing press releases, proposal writing, business ethics, artist rights, copyright law, contracts and agreements, royalties, record keeping, and communication skills. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART290AC / Studio Art
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART290BC / Studio Art: Drawing
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART290DC / Studio Art: Life Drawing
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART290EC / Studio Art: Photography
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART290GC / Studio Art: Ceramics
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART290JC / Studio Art: Color
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART290MC / Studio Art: Digital Photography
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
ART290PC / Studio Art: Painting
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Art and Visual Communication (AVC)
AVC100 / Introduction to Digital Arts
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Foundation course in digital arts and design, with emphasis in the production of art using the computer. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC120 / Inking for Sequential Art
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Development of inking materials and techniques used in sequential art. Emphasis on the types of tools used in the industry and the various means of employing them. Understanding the duties of the inker and the process of computer finishing. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC142 / Introduction to Digital Photography
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Fundamentals of digital photography. Includes camera operations, exposure techniques, introduction to digital output, and theory of digital photography. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Digital camera required.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC143 / Intermediate Digital Photography
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Intermediate theory and techniques of digital photography. Aesthetic awareness and personal expression from image capture through intermediate techniques in the digital darkroom. Introduction to high-resolution digital output. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: Semi-adjustable, high-resolution digital camera is required.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC169 / 2D Media Design
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Generation of two-dimensional (2D) images, designs, and media using digital and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Understanding digital and design-based techniques and workflows. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC177 / Digital Photographic Imaging I
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to multiple elements of digital imaging. Basic foundation in photographic manipulation of images, with special attention to aesthetic foundations underlying photographic composition. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC178 / Digital Arts Studies
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Designed for broad overview of the digital arts. Experience in digital based media, creative problem solving, design and aesthetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC181 / Graphic Design I
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Basic understanding of design principles and the stages of graphic design, with an emphasis on final product and presentation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC183 / Digital Graphic Arts I
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Graphic design use in microcomputer; black and white graphics, standard and color brushes, lines, shapes, area fills and fonts. Application to illustration, advertising graphics, typography, and video interaction. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC219 / Coloring, Toning and Lettering for Sequential Art
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Understanding of the digital rules and programs used in coloring, toning and lettering comics, and the problems presented therein within the sequential narrative. Emphasis on rules and guidelines within the industry, and digital coloring and lettering. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (AVC100 and AVC119) or permission of Instructor. AVC120 recommended.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC270 / Digital Photographic Imaging II
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Intermediate digital photographic imaging techniques. Refinement of aesthetic awareness and personal expression. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC177.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC274 / Digital Photographic Imaging III
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Advanced digital photographic imaging techniques. Advanced manipulation techniques of photographic images and time-based media. Continued development of aesthetic awareness and personal expression. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC270.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
AVC280AA / Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Focus on design, art, and development skills for a problem taken from business or industry. Includes practice-based capstone project focusing on a specific issue or need in digital media arts and design. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. Course Notes: AVC280AA requires 80 clock hours of designated work per credit hour.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Communication (COM)
COM095 / Basic Oral Communication Skills
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Listening, speaking, and related academic performance skills, including note taking. Emphasis on activities designed to improve and synthesize these skills. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
COM100 / Introduction to Human Communication
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.
SUN# COM 1100
Fulfills: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
COM110 / Interpersonal Communication
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.
SUN# COM 1110
Fulfills: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
COM207 / Introduction to Communication Inquiry
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Overview of theory and methodological practice in communication with particular attention to scholarly writing skills. Emphasis on development of critical thinking skills through active participation in the research process. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or equivalent, and COM100 or equivalent, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: Recommended for the communication major.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
COM225 / Public Speaking
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Fulfills: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
COM230 / Small Group Communication
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: None.
SUN# COM 2271
Fulfills: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
COM250 / Introduction to Organizational Communication
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to the study of communication in organizations including identification of variables, roles and patterns influencing communication in organizations. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
COM259 / Communication in Business and Professions
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
COM263 / Elements of Intercultural Communication
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Diverse cultural contexts are explored through basic concepts, principles, and theories of intercultural communication. Discovering effective interaction and appropriate communication in a global community is emphasized.
Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Dance Humanities (DAH)
DAH100 / Introduction to Dance in the United States
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Overview of the field of dance focusing on origins, historical development, cultural characteristics of the various styles of dance and their contemporary practice in the United States, and dance as a vital part of the human experience. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAH201 / Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to the study of dance as culture in diverse global contexts.
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAH250 / Dance in Popular Culture
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Interdisciplinary approach investigating diverse cultural dance practices that have shaped American popular culture from the late 19th century to the present. Highlights issues of power, class, race, ethnicity, gender, age and sexuality. Emphasis is on revealing diverse cultural influences in U.S. popular culture.Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAH255 / Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Dance (DAN)
DAN129 / Musical Theatre Dance I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to the theory and practice of musical theatre dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN129 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN130 / Musical Theatre Dance II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN131 / Ballet I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to the theory and practice of ballet at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN131 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN131PA / Ballet Basic Level
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Dance training for personal skill development and interest. Introduction to the theory and practice of ballet at the basic level. Prerequisites: None. Prior dance experience suggested but not required. Course Notes: DAN131PA may be repeated for credit. Course is not intended for dance majors.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN132 / Modern Dance I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to the theory and practice of modern dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN132 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN133 / Jazz Dance I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to the theory and practice of jazz dance at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN133 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN134 / Ballet II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN134PA / Ballet Beginning Level
0.5 Credits / 1.5 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN135 / Modern Dance II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN136 / Jazz Dance II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN140 / Tap Dance I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
An introduction to the theory and practice of tap dance. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN140 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN141 / Dance Workshop
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
An intensive experience in the process of choreography, performance, and production elements. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: DAN141 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN145 / Tap Dance II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN150 / Dance Performance I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
An introduction to the process and practice of dance performance.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. Course Notes: DAN150 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN155 / Dance Performance II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at advanced beginning level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. Course Notes: DAN155 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN210 / Dance Production I
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to the elements of pre-production and production, including but not limited to production organization, production management, lighting design, and sound design as they relate to the art of dance. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN221 / Rhythmic Awareness I
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Exploration of rhythm in dance performance, choreography and pedagogy. Emphasis on the basic understanding of rhythm and cultivating awareness of rhythm in everyday life. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN229 / Musical Theatre Dance III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN230 / Musical Theatre Dance IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN231 / Ballet III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN232 / Modern Dance III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN233 / Jazz Dance III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN234 / Ballet IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN235 / Modern Dance IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN236 / Jazz Dance IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN237 / Ballet Pointe I
1 Credit / 1.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN240 / Tap Dance III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN245 / Tap Dance IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN250 / Dance Performance III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at beginning intermediate level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. Course Notes: DAN250 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN255 / Dance Performance IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at the intermediate level. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. Course Notes: DAN255 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN264 / Choreography I
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Study of basic dance choreography to include construction of a phrase, structure and form in a composition, and the basic elements of time, space and energy. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN265 / Choreography II
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Exploration of choreography at the intermediate level. Experimentation with the various approaches to creative practice as established by 20th and 21st century artists. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN264 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
DAN280 / Dance Practicum
2 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
A culmination of coursework for the dance major requiring completion of an extended choreographic work from conception to performance. Also requires a final evaluative paper on the successes and challenges encountered throughout the project. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Course Notes: DAN280 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Mass Communications (MCO)
MCO120 / Media and Society
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Fulfills: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Music History/Literature (MHL)
MHL140 / Survey of Music History
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Study of composers, compositions, styles, and periods in music history. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MHL143 / Music in World Cultures
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Non-European musical traditions including the study of music in rituals, musical instruments and the impact of cultures on musical styles. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MHL145 / American Jazz and Popular Music
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
The study of cultural and social contributions to the evolution of American jazz and popular music from the mid-1800's to present. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MHL153 / Rock Music and Culture
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
History of Rock music and how cultural, social, political, and economic conditions have shaped its evolution. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MHL155 / Survey of American Music
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
History of the music of North America from the earliest American Indian music to the present. Introduction to the musical trends, composers, socioeconomic developments and trends, musical forms and styles that influence our modern American musical sense. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MHL204 / Hip-Hop Music and Culture
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Fulfills: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MHL242 / Music History and Literature 1750 to Present
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
In-depth study of music history from the Classical period through the Contemporary period. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MHL241 or permission of instructor.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Music Theory/Composition (MTC)
MTC101 / Introduction to Music Theory
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Designed to develop written and aural skills necessary for advanced study of music theory and skills. Recommended for music majors. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC105 / Music Theory I
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC106 / Aural Perception I
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
The development of listening and performing skills through dictation, sight-singing and keyboard harmony. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: MTC105.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC130 / Jazz Theory
2 Credits / 2.0 Periods for Lecture
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC155 / Music Theory II
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC156 / Aural Perception II
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC205 / Music Theory III
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
SUN# MUS 2222
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC206 / Aural Perception III
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
SUN# MUS 2222
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC240 / Composition
3 Credits / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to the basics of music composition, stressing techniques and procedures for developing original ideas. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MTC105 and MTC106, or equivalent), and permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MTC240 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC255 / Music Theory IV
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
SUN# MUS 2223
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Music Commercial/Business (MUC)
MUC109 / Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Designed to provide an overview of content creation and copyright considerations within the Music Industry. Topics include songwriting and music creation, copyright, publishing and licensing, studio production, media applications of music, business ownership and operations, and emerging technologies.
Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUC110 / Music Business: Marketing and Monetization
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Designed to provide an overview of the marketing and monetization of music. Topics include music label operations; contracts; marketing, promotion, and merchandising; agents, managers, and attorneys; concert promotion and touring; and unions and guilds.
Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUC111 / Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I)
3 Credits / 5.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Use of digital mixing and automation software in conjunction with editing and recording. Includes computer operation, troubleshooting, and file management. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195, or MUC195AA, or FMP105, or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUC112 / Digital Audio Workstation II (DAW II)
3 Credits / 5.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUC140 / Songwriting
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
An introduction to the art and craft of songwriting through the study and analysis of diverse songwriters and musical styles, and creation of original songs. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101, or MTC105, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MUC140 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credits.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUC180 / Computer Literacy for the Music Business
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Basic computer literacy, including business applications used in the Music Industry, with hands-on experience. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC109, or permission of Instructor or Department or Division Chair.
Fulfills: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]; Computer/Stats/Quantitative Apps [CS]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUC195 / Studio Music Recording I
3 Credits / 5.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Basic principles of studio sound recording. Emphasis on musical acoustics, operation of recording equipment, studio setups, and multitrack recording. Includes studio session process and musical production decisions. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Music Performance (MUP)
MUP101AA / Private Instruction: Voice
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp.
Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101AA may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101AD / Private Instruction: Piano
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101AD may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101AM / Private Instruction: Guitar
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101AM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101AP / Private Instruction: Trumpet
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101AP may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101AS / Private Instruction: French Horn
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101AS may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101AV / Private Instruction: Trombone
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101AV may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101AY / Private Instruction: Euphonium
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101AY may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101BB / Private Instruction: Tuba
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101BB may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101BE / Private Instruction: Flute
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101BE may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101BH / Private Instruction: Oboe
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101BH may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101BK / Private Instruction: Clarinet
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101BK may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101BN / Private Instruction: Bassoon
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101BN may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101BQ / Private Instruction: Saxophone
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101BQ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101BT / Private Instruction: Violin
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101BT may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101BW / Private Instruction: Viola
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101BW may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101BZ / Private Instruction: Violoncello
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101BZ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101CC / Private Instruction: Contrabass
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101CC may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101CF / Private Instruction: Popular Music Bass Guitar
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music.
Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101CF may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101CI / Private Instruction: Percussion
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101CI may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101CJ / Private Instruction: Harp
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101CJ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP101CM / Private Instruction: Popular Music Guitar
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music.
Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP101CM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102AA / Private Instruction: Voice
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp.
Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102AA may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102AD / Private Instruction: Piano
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102AD may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102AM / Private Instruction: Guitar
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102AM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102AP / Private Instruction: Trumpet
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102AP may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102AS / Private Instruction: French Horn
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102AS may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102AV / Private Instruction: Trombone
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102AV may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102AY / Private Instruction: Euphonium
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp.
Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102AY may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102BB / Private Instruction: Tuba
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102BB may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102BE / Private Instruction: Flute
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102BE may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102BH / Private Instruction: Oboe
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102BH may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102BK / Private Instruction: Clarinet
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102BK may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102BN / Private Instruction: Bassoon
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102BN may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102BQ / Private Instruction: Saxophone
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102BQ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102BT / Private Instruction: Violin
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102BT may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102BW / Private Instruction: Viola
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102BW may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102BZ / Private Instruction: Violoncello
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102BZ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102CC / Private Instruction: Contrabass
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102CC may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102CF / Private Instruction: Popular Music Bass Guitar
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music.
Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102CF may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102CI / Private Instruction: Percussion
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102CI may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102CJ / Private Instruction: Harp
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102CJ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102CM / Private Instruction: Popular Music Guitar
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102CM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP102CN / Private Instruction: Popular Music Drum
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP102CN may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP127 / Class Guitar I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Emphasis on note-reading and folk-style harmonic accompaniment. Includes finger-style playing. Stresses development of efficient practice techniques and proper sitting and hand positions. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP128 / Class Guitar II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Note-reading range including second position and parts of higher positions. Classical, popular, Latin, and other styles of music. Theory including scales, keys, and chord construction. Technical exercises of both hands. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP127 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP131 / Class Piano I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Development of beginning piano techniques and the fundamentals of music including basic hand position, music-reading skills of melodic and harmonic material, major scales, transposition, and harmonizations including the I, IV, V7 chords. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP132 / Class Piano II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Continuation of Piano I with emphasis on elementary piano techniques including major and minor scales, transposition, improvisation, and sight reading. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP131 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP133 / Class Voice I
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to the fundamentals of vocal production. Emphasis on breathing techniques, tone production and performances in class of solo vocal literature. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP134 / Class Voice II
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Continuation of Class Voice I including the elements of stage presence and diction. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP133 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP150 / Community Chorus
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
A mixed chorus with emphasis on college/community participation and preparation of a variety of choral literature for public performance. Auditions may be required. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP150 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP151AA / Private Instruction: Voice
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP101AA. Course Notes: MUP151AA may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP151AD / Private Instruction: Piano
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP101AD. Course Notes: MUP151AD may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP151AM / Private Instruction: Guitar
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP101AM. Course Notes: MUP151AM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP151BT / Private Instruction: Violin
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP101BT. Course Notes: MUP151BT may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP151CF / Private Instruction: Popular Music Bass Guitar
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP101CF. Course Notes: MUP151CF may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152AA / Private Instruction: Voice
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102AA. Course Notes: MUP152AA may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152AD / Private Instruction: Piano
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102AD. Course Notes: MUP152AD may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152AM / Private Instruction: Guitar
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102AM. Course Notes: MUP152AM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152AP / Private Instruction: Trumpet
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102AP. Course Notes: MUP152AP may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152AS / Private Instruction: French Horn
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102AS. Course Notes: MUP152AS may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152BB / Private Instruction: Tuba
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102BB. Course Notes: MUP152BB may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152BE / Private Instruction: Flute
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102BE. Course Notes: MUP152BE may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152BH / Private Instruction: Oboe
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102BH. Course Notes: MUP152BH may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152BK / Private Instruction: Clarinet
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102BK. Course Notes: MUP152BK may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152BN / Private Instruction: Bassoon
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102BN. Course Notes: MUP152BN may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152BQ / Private Instruction: Saxophone
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102BQ. Course Notes: MUP152BQ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152BT / Private Instruction: Violin
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102BT. Course Notes: MUP152BT may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152BW / Private Instruction: Viola
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102BW. Course Notes: MUP152BW may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152BZ / Private Instruction: Violoncello
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102BZ. Course Notes: MUP152BZ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152CC / Private Instruction: Contrabass
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102CC. Course Notes: MUP152CC may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152CF / Private Instruction: Popular Music Bass Guitar
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102CF. Course Notes: MUP152CF may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152CI / Private Instruction: Percussion
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102CI. Course Notes: MUP152CI may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP152CJ / Private Instruction: Harp
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP102CJ. Course Notes: MUP152CJ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP153 / Concert Choir
1 Credit / 5.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
A mixed choir designed to emphasize choral techniques and performance of all styles of choral literature. Public performances are scheduled each semester.
Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Auditions may be required. MUP153 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP154AA / Jazz Vocal Ensemble
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Practical and performing experience in vocal jazz. Includes music from the 1920's through the present. Prerequisites: Auditions required or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MUP154AA may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP159 / Community Orchestra
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Emphasis on college/community participation and the preparation of orchestral literature for public performance. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP159 may be repeated for credit. Auditions may be required.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP161 / Community Band
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Emphasis on college/community participation and the preparation of band literature for public performance. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP161 may be repeated for credit. Auditions may be required.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP163 / Jazz Ensemble
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Practical and performance experience in various jazz styles. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP163 may be repeated for credit. Open to all students on the basis of auditions. Auditions may be required.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP164 / Jazz Improvisation I
2 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Theoretical and performance skills in many styles of jazz improvisation. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP164 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP171 / Opera Workshop
2 Credits / 5.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
A workshop in the study and performance of operatic literature.
Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP171 may be repeated for credit. Open to all students on the basis of auditions. Auditions may be required.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP181 / Chamber Music Ensembles
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Practical and performance experience in instrumental, vocal, and mixed ensembles. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP181 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP182 / Chamber Singers
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Practical and performance experience in various styles of vocal music. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP182 may be repeated for credit. Open to all students on the basis of auditions. Auditions may be required.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP183 / Jazz Combo
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Jazz Combo participation provides an opportunity for students to develop improvisational skills in a variety of styles from historical and contemporary jazz practice, while offering a creative outlet for composers and arrangers.
Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP183 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP190 / Percussion Ensemble
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Practical and performance experience in various percussion styles. Percussion literature from a diverse number of world musical traditions. Western European art music, various African traditions, Indian music, Japanese music, Indonesian music, Mexican, Central, and South American music, and percussion compositions from the American Experimental Tradition rehearsed and performed. Concerts presented throughout the semester. Percussion techniques are studied and refined as they relate to the literature performed. Emphasis placed on reading and listening skills, increased aesthetic discrimination. Informed performance practice and skills on all percussion instruments and traditions. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP190 may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP201AA / Private Instruction: Voice
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, harp and percussion. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP151AA. Course Notes: MUP201AA may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP201AD / Private Instruction: Piano
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP151AD. Course Notes: MUP201AD may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP201AM / Private Instruction: Guitar
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP151AM. Course Notes: MUP201AM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202AA / Private Instruction: Voice
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152AA. Course Notes: MUP202AA may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202AD / Private Instruction: Piano
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152AD. Course Notes: MUP202AD may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202AM / Private Instruction: Guitar
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152AM. Course Notes: MUP202AM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202AP / Private Instruction: Trumpet
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152AP. Course Notes: MUP202AP may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202AS / Private Instruction: French Horn
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152AS. Course Notes: MUP202AS may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202AV / Private Instruction: Trombone
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152AV. Course Notes: MUP202AV may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202AY / Private Instruction: Euphonium
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152AY. Course Notes: MUP202AY may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202BB / Private Instruction: Tuba
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152BB. Course Notes: MUP202BB may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202BE / Private Instruction: Flute
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152BE. Course Notes: MUP202BE may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202BH / Private Instruction: Oboe
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152BH. Course Notes: MUP202BH may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202BK / Private Instruction: Clarinet
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152BK. Course Notes: MUP202BK may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202BN / Private Instruction: Bassoon
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152BN. Course Notes: MUP202BN may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202BQ / Private Instruction: Saxophone
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152BQ. Course Notes: MUP202BQ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202BT / Private Instruction: Violin
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152BT. Course Notes: MUP202BT may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202BW / Private Instruction: Viola
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152BW. Course Notes: MUP202BW may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202BZ / Private Instruction: Violoncello
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152BZ. Course Notes: MUP202BZ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202CC / Private Instruction: Contrabass
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152CC. Course Notes: MUP202CC may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202CI / Private Instruction: Percussion
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152CI. Course Notes: MUP202CI may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202CJ / Private Instruction: Harp
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152CJ. Course Notes: MUP202CJ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP202CM / Private Instruction: Popular Music Guitar
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP152CM. Course Notes: MUP202CM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP209 / Elements of Conducting
2 Credits / 2.0 Periods for Lecture
Essentials of conducting techniques used in choral and instrumental ensembles including terminology, interpretation, and styles. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP217 / Music Theatre: Broadway Solos
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Study and in-class performance of scenes and solos from Broadway musical literature. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP227 / Class Guitar III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Additional fingerboard positions. Ensemble techniques and performance. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP128 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP228 / Class Guitar IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP231 / Class Piano III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Development of intermediate piano techniques including selected solo literature, transposition of harmonic patterns, and secondary dominants. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP132 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP232 / Class Piano IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Continuation of Piano III including modulation techniques, improvisation of piano accompaniments, advanced chromatic harmony, and sight reading of advanced literature. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP231 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP233 / Class Voice III
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Interpretive singing through a closer examination of coloring, tone production, dynamics, and tempo indications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP134.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP234 / Class Voice IV
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP250AA / Survey Of Diction For Singers (English)
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to the use of phonetics in the study of English song literature. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP250AB / Survey Of Diction For Singers (Italian/Latin)
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Introduction to the use of phonetics in the study of Italian/Latin song literature. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP251AA / Private Instruction: Voice
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP201AA. Course Notes: MUP251AA may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP251AD / Private Instruction: Piano
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP201AD. Course Notes: MUP251AD may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP251AM / Private Instruction: Guitar
1 Credit / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP201AM. Course Notes: MUP251AM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252AA / Private Instruction: Voice
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202AA. Course Notes: MUP252AA may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252AD / Private Instruction: Piano
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202AD. Course Notes: MUP252AD may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252AM / Private Instruction: Guitar
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202AM. Course Notes: MUP252AM may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252AP / Private Instruction: Trumpet
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202AP. Course Notes: MUP252AP may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252AS / Private Instruction: French Horn
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202AS. Course Notes: MUP252AS may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252AY / Private Instruction: Euphonium
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202AY. Course Notes: MUP252AY may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252BH / Private Instruction: Oboe
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202BH. Course Notes: MUP252BH may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252BK / Private Instruction: Clarinet
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202BK. Course Notes: MUP252BK may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252BQ / Private Instruction: Saxophone
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202BQ. Course Notes: MUP252BQ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252BT / Private Instruction: Violin
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202BT. Course Notes: MUP252BT may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252BW / Private Instruction: Viola
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202BW. Course Notes: MUP252BW may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252BZ / Private Instruction: Violoncello
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202BZ. Course Notes: MUP252BZ may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252CC / Private Instruction: Contrabass
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202CC. Course Notes: MUP252CC may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252CI / Private Instruction: Percussion
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202CI. Course Notes: MUP252CI may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP252CL / Private Instruction: Popular Music Piano
2 Credits / 1.2 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, harp, turntablism and electronic music. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP202CL. Course Notes: MUP252CL may be repeated for credit.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP270 / Musical Theatre Workshop
2 Credits / 5.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Workshop in the study and performance of Musical Theatre repertoire. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP/THO270 may be repeated for credit.
Crosslisted: THO270
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP270AA / Musical Theatre Workshop
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Laboratory
Workshop in the study and performance of musical theatre repertoire. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP/THO270AA may be repeated for a total of two (2) credits.
Crosslisted: THO270AA
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MUP273 / Musical Theatre Production
1 Credit / 5.0 Periods for Laboratory
Principles and techniques for musical theatre production performance. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance. Prerequisites: By audition.
Crosslisted: THP273
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Storytelling (STO)
STO292 / The Art of Storytelling
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Explore the art and origin of storytelling. Provide a variety of storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the delivery of telling stories. Assist in the integration and application of storytelling to the learning environment in the classroom. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Theatre (THE)
THE111 / Introduction to Theatre
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
A survey of theatre, including basic elements and principles of production, styles, and/or historical perspectives of theatre, dramatic literature, and criticism. Prerequisites: None.
SUN# THE 1100
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THE220 / Modern Drama
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
SUN# THE 2220
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Theatre and Film (THF)
THF205 / Introduction to Cinema
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.
Crosslisted: HUM205
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THF206 / Introduction to Television Arts
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
History and development of electronic media and its impact on popular arts. Prerequisites: None.
Crosslisted: HUM206
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THF209 / Acting for the Camera
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Special technical aspects of acting before a camera. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THF210 / Contemporary Cinema
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
A study of contemporary films, directors and critics with emphasis on evaluating film as an art form. Prerequisites: None.
Crosslisted: HUM210
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THF219 / Advanced Acting for the Camera
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Focuses on special technical aspects of advanced acting before a camera. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THF209 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Theatre Occupational (THO)
THO115 / Makeup for Stage and Screen
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Purposes, materials, and techniques of makeup for stage and screen. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THO203 / Technical Theatre Production
3 Credits / 6.0 Periods for Laboratory
Designed to give college credit to the technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: THO203 may be repeated for up to a maximum of nine (9) credits.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THO215 / Advanced Makeup Techniques for Stage and Screen
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Advanced character analysis and makeup design for stage and screen. Technical application of makeup for stage and screen. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THO115.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
Theater Performance/Production (THP)
THP112 / Acting I
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Fundamental techniques and terminology of acting through physical and vocal expression, improvisation, and monologue and scene work. Emphasis on characterization. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THP131 / Stage Movement
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Movement skills for the actor to develop a flexible, expressive physical instrument. Includes pantomime, physical isolation, and awareness exercises. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THP201AA / Theatre Production I
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Laboratory
Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: THP201AA may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THP201AB / Theatre Production II
2 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Laboratory
Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: THP201AB may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THP212 / Acting II
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
Fundamental techniques of acting through script analysis, rehearsal, and performance. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THP213 / Introduction to Technical Theatre
4 Credits / 2.0 Periods for Laboratory, 4.0 Periods for Lecture
Procedures of technical theatre production and demonstration. Topics include design and construction of scenery, lighting, and properties. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THP217 / Introduction to Design Scenography
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab
The role of the theatre designer in creating scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and multimedia effects for stage productions. Elements of the design process and communication of dramatic themes and visions to the audience.
Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THP273 / Musical Theatre Production
1 Credit / 5.0 Periods for Laboratory
Principles and techniques for musical theatre production performance. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance. Prerequisites: By audition.
Crosslisted: MUP273
Division: Communication & Fine Arts