2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog
Archived Catalog
Arts Production and Performance, B.A. |
Arts Production and Performance
The Arts Production and Performancemajor is a program of study which combines a liberal arts education with a focus on the development of the skills that are needed for artistic production in a chosen area of artistic emphasis. Upon choosing and completing an area of emphasis, a student will also satisfy the completion of an arts Minor. The program provides students with the opportunity to deeply study a specific artistic discipline while developing a knowledge of aesthetic principles and how they apply to all artistic endeavors. Graduates of the program are equipped to successfully produce and promote artistic works; from others and themselves. Through training in performance, graduates also complete the program with the enhanced self-confidence, self-discipline, creativity, and facility with project management which are prized in any profession
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts Production and Performance and will:
- Articulate the fundamental aesthetic principles underlying the visual and performing arts.
- Synthesize creative works from various media to clearly establish a primary mood and theme.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of management and legal concepts and concerns prevalent in arts organizations.
- Create or perform artistic works in a chosen discipline and medium which reflect aesthetic principles.
- Use a variety of technologies for the creation of images and sound.
- Explain the importance of the arts in living a joyful human life and how the arts can be used in the service of others.
Admission Criteria
Candidates for admission to the Arts Production and Performance major are required to:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or higher in all major requirements taken prior to admission to the major.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
- Make formal application to the major, preferably in the Fall semester of the sophomore year.
Progression Criteria/Degree Requirements
Progression in the Arts Production and Performance major leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires the student to:
- Receive a minimum grade of “C” in every major course requirement.
- Maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.
- Complete a minimum of 123 credits.
Internship Requirement
Students are required to complete a minimum of three (3) credits of internship experience in settings related to Arts Production and Performance. See A&S 495 in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog for specific details pertaining to this experience.
ATRPP Course Requirements: 31 Credits
- ART 103 Studio Art Explored by Theme 3 Credits
- ARTPP 180 Introduction to Arts Production and Performance 3 Credits
- ARTPP 380 Arts Management and Entertainment Law 3 Credits
- A&S 495 Arts and Sciences Internship 3 Credits
- ARTPP 460 Seminar in Arts Production and Performance 3 Credits
- CDM 272 Digital Tools for Visual Communication 3 Credits
- CDM 115 Intro to Video Production and Editing or CDM 117 Intro to Audio Production 3 Credits
- HUM 200 Introduction to Arts Theory and Criticism 3 Credits
- MUS 101 Introduction to Music 3 Credits
- MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music 1 Credit
- THEA 103 Introduction to the Theater 3 Credits
Major Electives: 9 Credits
Any Art [ ART ], Music [ MUS ], or Theater [ THEA ] courses; or any courses eligible to complete the major or an area of emphasis which have not been used already in the major or an area of emphasis.
Art Emphasis
- ART 280 Two-dimensional Design 3 Credits*
- ART 101 Our Visual Heritage * or ART 102 Art of The Modern Age * 3 Credits
- [ART] courses at the 300/400+ level 9 credits
- Any [ART] courses not used elsewhere in the Major 12 Credits
Music Emphasis
- MUS 103 Introduction to Classical Music 3 Credits*
- MUS 230 Introduction to Songwriting 3 Credits
- [MUS] Lessons in a single instrument or in voice (at least 2 credits at the 400 level) 8 Credits
- [MUS] Performance Ensemble courses 4 Credits
- [MUS] courses at the 300-400 level 3 Credits
- Any [MUS] courses not used elsewhere in the Major or PHIL 260 The Philosophy of Music or 6 Credits
Theater Emphasis
- ENG 220 The World of Drama 3 Credits**
- ENG 276 Creative Writing: Scriptwriting for Theater and the Electronic Media 3 Credits
- THEA 240 Fundamentals of Acting 3 Credits
- THEA 250 Theater Production: Stage Performance or THEA 260 Theater Production: Stage Crew or THEA 270 Theater Production: Marketing Staff 3 Credits
- Any [THEA] courses at the 300/400+ level, ENG 440 Modern Drama or ENG 300 Shakespeare and His Legacy 9 Credits
- Any [THEA] courses not used elsewhere in the Major 6 Credits
NOTE:
* Satisfies the FINE ARTS CORE requirement.
** Satisfies the ENGLISH LITERATURE CORE requirement. Should ENG 220 be used for the Core, students may fulfill the total credits needed with three General Elective credits of their choosing.
Suggested 4-Year Plan: Art Emphasis 123 credits
Freshman Fall (16 credits) |
Freshman Spring (15 credits) |
ART 101 or ART 102 or ART103 3 credits | ART 101 or ART 102 or ART 103 3 credits |
ARTPP180 3 credits | ENG 102 3 credits |
ENG101 3 credits | HIST CORE or THEO 104 3 credits |
INT 101 3 credits | Major Elective 3 credits |
MATH Core or Developmental 3 credits | Social Science or MATH Core 3 credits |
THEO 104 or HIST CORE 3 credits | |
Sophomore Fall (16/17 credits) |
Sophomore Spring (15/16 credits) |
ART 280 3 credits | ART Emphasis Elective 3 credits |
ENG Literature Core 3 credits | CDM 115 or CMD 117 3 credits |
HUM 200 3 credits | MUS 101 3 credits |
MUS 111 3 credits | PHIL 102 3 creditsor Science Core 4 credits |
PHIL 102 3 credits or Science Core 4 credits | Foreign Language 102 3 credits |
Foreign Language 101 3 credits | |
Junior Fall (15 credits) |
Junior Spring (15 credits) |
ART Emphasis Elective 3 credits | ART Emphasis Elective 3 credits |
ARTPP 380 3 credits | ART Emphasis 300+ 3 credits |
CDM 272 3 credits | A&S Internship 3 credits |
THEA 103 3 credits | PHIL 200+ or THEO200+ 3 credits |
THEO 200+ or PHIL 200+ 3 credits | Social Science or General Elective 3 credits |
Senior Fall (15 credits) |
Senior Spring (15 credits) |
ART Emphasis Elective 3 credits | ART Emphasis 300+ 3 credits |
ART Emphasis 300+ 3 credits | ARTPP 460 3 credits |
Major Elective 3 credits | Major Elective 3 credits |
General Elective 3 credits | General Elective 3 credits |
General Elective 3 credits | General Elective 3 credits |
Suggested 4-Year Plan: Music Emphasis 123 Credits (using 1-credit MUS courses)
Freshman Fall (16 credits) |
Freshman Spring (17 credits) |
ARTPP 180 3 credits | ART 103 or MUS 103 3 credits |
ENG 101 3 credits | ENG 102 3 credits |
INT101 1 credits | HIST Core or THEO 104 3 credits |
MATH Core or Developmental 3 credits | MUS 101 3 credits |
MUS 111 1 credit | Social Science or Math Core 3 credits |
MUS 1_1 Lesson 1 credit | MUS 1_2 Lesson 1 credit |
MUS 1_1 Ensemble 1 credit | MUS 1_2 Ensemble 1 credit |
THEO 104 or HIST Core 3 credits | |
Sophomore Fall (15/16 credits) |
Sophomore Spring (15/16 credits) |
ENG Literature Core 3 credits | CDM 115 or CDM 117 3 credits |
HUM 200 3 credits | MUS 103 or ART 103 3 credits |
PHIL 102 3 creditsor Science Core 4 credits | PHIL 102 3 creditsor Science Core 4 credits |
Foreign Language 101 3 credits | Foreign Language 101 3 credits |
MUS 2_1 Lesson 1 credit | MUS 2_2 Lesson 1 credit |
MUS 2_1 Ensemble 1 credit | MUS 2_2 Ensemble 1 credit |
Junior Fall (15 credits) |
Junior Spring (15 credits) |
ARTPP 380 3 credits | A&S Internship 3 credits |
THEA 103 3 credits | MUS 230 or Major Elec 3 credits |
Social Science Core or General Elec 3 credits | PHIL 200+ or THEO 200+ 3 credits |
THEO 200+ or PHIL 200+ 3 credits | Major Elec 3 credits |
MUS 3_1 Lesson 1 credit | MUS 3_2 Lesson 1 credit |
MUS Emphasis Elec 1 credit | MUS Emphasis Elec 1 credit |
MUS Emphasis 300+ 1 credit | MUS Emphasis 300+ 1 credit |
Senior Fall (15 credits) |
Senior Spring (14 credits) |
CDM 272 3 credits | ARTPP 460 3 credits |
General Elec 3 credits | General Elec 3 credits |
General Elec 3 credits | General Elec 3 credits |
Major Elec 3 credits | Major Elec or MUS 230 3 credits |
MUS 4_1 Lesson 1 credit | MUS 4_2 Lesson 1 credit |
MUS Emphasis Elec 1 credit | MUS Emphasis Elec 1 credit |
MUS Emphasis 300+ 1 credit |
Suggested 4-Year Plan: Music Emphasis 123 Credits (using 3-credit MUS courses as available)
Freshman Fall (16 credits) |
Freshman Spring (17 credits) |
ARTPP 180 3 credits | ART 103 or MUS 103 3 credits |
ENG 101 3 credits | ENG 102 3 credits |
MATH Core or Developmental 3 credits | HIST Core 3 credits |
THEO 104 or HIST Core 3 credits | MUS 101 3 credits |
INT 101 1 credit | Social Science Core or Math Core 3 credits |
MUS 111 1 credit | MUS 1_2 Lesson 1 credit |
MUS 1_1 Lesson 1 credit | MUS 1_2 Ensemble 1 credit |
MUS 1_1 Ensemble 1 credit | |
Sophomore Fall (14/15 credits) |
Sophomore Spring (14/15 credits) |
ENG Literature Core 3 credits | CDM 115 or CDM 117 3 credits |
HUM 200 3 credits | MUS 103 or ART 103 3 credits |
Foreign Language 101 3 credits | Foreign Language 3 credits |
PHIL 102 3 creditsor Science Core 4 credits | PHIL 102 3 creditsor Science Core 4 credits |
MUS 2_1 Lesson 1 credit | MUS 2_2 Lesson 1 credit |
MUS 2_1 Ensemble 1 credit | MUS 2_2 Ensemble 1 credit |
Junior Fall (16 credits) |
Junior Spring (16 credits) |
ARTPP 380 3 credits | A&S Internship 3 credits |
MUS Emphasis Elec 3 credits | MUS 230 or Major Elec 3 credits |
THEA 103 3 credits | MUS Emphasis Elec 3 credits |
THEO 200+ or PHIL 200+ 3 credits | PHIL 200+ 3 credits |
Social Science Core or General Elec 3 credits | Major Elec 3 credits |
MUS 3_1 Lesson 1 credit | MUS 3_1 Lesson 1 credit |
Senior Fall (16 credits) |
Senior Spring (13 credits) |
CDM 272 3 credits | ARTPP 460 3 credits |
MUS Emphasis 300+ 3 credits | Major Elec or MUS 230 3 credits |
Major Elec 3 credits | General Elec 3 credits |
General Elective 3 credits | General Elec 3 credits |
General Elective 3 credits | MUS 4_2 Lesson 1 credit |
MUS 4_1 Lesson 1 credit |
Suggested 4-Year Plan: Theater Emphasis 123 credits
Freshman Fall (16 credits) |
Freshman Spring (15 credits) |
ATRPP 180 3 credits | ENG 102 3 credits |
ENG 101 3 credits | HIST Core or THEO 104 3 credits |
MATH Core or Developmental 3 credits | MUS 101 3 credits |
THEA 103 3 credits | THEO 240 3 credits |
THEO 104 or HIST Core 3 credits | Social Science or MATH Core 3 credits |
INT 101 1 credit | |
Sophomore Fall (15/16 credits) |
Sophomore Spring (15/16 credits) |
ENG 220 3 credits | CDM 115 or CDM 117 3 credits |
HUM 200 3 credits | PHIL 102 3 credits orScience Core 4 credits |
PHIL 102 3 creditsor Science Core 4 credits | Social Science Core or General Elec 3 credits |
THEA 250 or 260 or 270 3 credits | Foreign Language 3 credits |
Foreign Language 101 3 credits | Major Elec 3 credits |
Junior Fall (16 credits) |
Junior Spring (15 credits) |
ART 103 3 credits | A&S Internship 3 credits |
ARTPP 380 3 credits | THEO 200+ or PHIL 200+ 3 credits |
CDM 272 3 credits | THEA Emphasis Elec 3 credits |
ENG 276 or Major Elec 3 credits | THEA Emphasis 300+ 3 credits |
MUS 111 1 credit | General Elective 3 credits |
THEO 200+ or PHIL 200+ 3 credits | |
Senior Fall (15 credits) |
Senior Spring (15 credits) |
THEA Emphasis Elec 3 credits | ARTPP 460 3 credits |
THEA Emphasis 300+ 3 credits | THEA Emphasis 300+ 3 credits |
ENG 276 or General Elec 3 credits | Major Elec 3 credits |
General Elec 3 credits | General Elec 3 credits |
General Elec 3 credits | General Elec 3 credits |