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  Inter-arts curriculum
 

The Inter-Arts track can be designed around a major emphasis in one arts discipline, with minor emphases in two additional disciplines, or around equal emphases in three arts disciplines. A major emphasis requires 36 credits in a discipline; an equal emphasis requires 24 credits; and a minor emphasis requires 18 credits. Students must satisfy any special admissions requirements in each discipline.

For minor, equal, and major emphasis in each of the following disciplines, click below:
Dance
Film
Music
Theatre
Visual Art

  Dance Curriculum top
 

Minor Emphasis (18 credits)

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Dance 133 Creative Movement 3
  Dance 220 Body Sense 3
  Dance Course Dance electives from Dance 111-134 6
  Dance Course Any dance elective on the 100 or 200 level 3
  Additional An additional, department approved dance course 3
 

 

 

18cr. Total

   
  Equal emphasis (24 credits) top

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Dance 133 Creative Movement 3
  Dance 220 Body Sense 3
  Dance Course Dance electives from Dance 111-134 6
  Dance Course Any dance elective on the 100 or 200 level 9
  Additional An additional, department approved dance course 3
 

 

 

24cr. Total

   
  Major Emphasis (36 Credits) top

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Dance 133 Creative Movement I 3
  Dance 220 Body Sense 3
  Dance 231 Music and Dancers I 3
  Dance 241 Fundamentals for Dancers 3
  Dance 313 History of Dance I 3
  Dance 314 History of Dance II 3
  Dance Course Any dance elective on the 100 or 200 level 18
  Dance Course An additional, department approved dance course 3
 

 

 

36cr. Total

 
  Film Curriculum top
 

Minor Emphasis (18 credits)

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Film 101 Introduction to the Media Arts 3**
  Film 102 Current Topics in Media Arts
Production
3**
  Film 220 Basic Elements of Filmmaking I 3
  Film 221 Basic Elements of Filmmaking II 6
  Film Course Courses from list of film electives (below)

6

 

 

 

18cr. Total

   
  Equal Emphasis (24 Credits) top

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Film 101 Introduction to the Media Arts 3**
  Film 102 Current Topics in Media Arts
Production
3**
  Film 220 Basic Elements of Filmmaking I 3
  Film 221 Basic Elements of Filmmaking II 6
  Film 222 Basic Elements of Video 3
  Film Course Courses from list of film electives (below)

9

 

 

 

24cr. Total

  Portfolio review included
   
  Major Emphasis (36 Credits) top

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Film 101 Introduction to the Media Arts 3**
  Film 102 Current Topics in Media Arts
Production
3**
  Film 220 Basic Elements of Filmmaking I 3
  Film 221 Basic Elements of Filmmaking II 6
  Film 222 Basic Elements of Video 3
  Film Course Courses from list of film electives (below)

21

 

 

 

36cr. Total

 

Portfolio review included

** Can be taken if it is not part of Inter-Arts core.

   
 

Film Electives top

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Film 203 Module: Media Workshop 1-3
  Film 222 Basic Elements of Video 3
  Film 232 Animation I 3
  Film 233 Animation Workshop 3
  Film 234 Introduction to the Screenplay
3-4
  Film 255 Digital Arts Workshop 3
  Film 299 Independent Study 1-6
  Film 301 Conversations with Filmmakers 3
  Film 302 Video in the Classroom 3
  Film 341 Theory/Practice Seminar
Film/Video Module
3-4
  Film 251 Theory/Practice Workshop 3-4
  Film 380 Film/Video Module 3
  Film 420 Intermediate Film/Video Module 3
  Film 450 Film Practice 1-6
  Film 460 Advanced Film/Video Module 3
  Film 499 Independent Study 1-6
 

Students may also elect any Film Studies course offered by L&S.

Note: Inter-Arts students who choose a film sequence may also design their own program after consultation with the Film Department chairperson. This program must have the signed approval of the chairperson and be submitted to the Peck School of the Arts Office of Student Affairs.

 
  Music Curriculum top
 

Minor Emphasis (18 credits)

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Music 124 Aural Theory 1
  Music 126 Keyboard Harmony 1
  Music 128 Materials of Tonal Music II 2
  Music 211 General History of Western Music I 3
  Music 212 General History of Western Music II 3
  Music 307 General History of Western Music III 3
  MusPerf Performance Instrument (2 sem) 2
  Music Performing Organiz. Courses (2 sem) 2
  Music Music Elective 1 1
     

18cr. Total

   
  Equal Emphasis (24 Credits) top

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Music 124 Aural Theory 1
  Music 126 Keyboard Harmony 1
  Music 128 Materials of Tonal Music II 2
  Music 211 General History of Western Music I 3
  Music 212 General History of Western Music II 3
  Music 307 General History of Western Music III 3
  MusPerf Performance Instrument (3 sem) 3*
  MusPerf 001 Fundamentals of Piano 1**
  Music Performing Organiz. Courses (3 sem) 3
  Music Electives may be chosen from Music
History or Music Theory
3
  Music Music Elective 1 1
     

24cr. Total

   
 

Major Emphasis (36 credits) top

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Music 124 Aural Theory 1
  Music 126 Keyboard Harmony 1
  Music 128 Materials of Tonal Music II 2
  Music 211 General History of Western Music I 3
  Music 212 General History of Western Music II 3
  Music 307 General History of Western Music III 3
  MusPerf Performance Instrument (3 sem) 4*
  MusPerf 001 Fundamentals of Piano 1**
  Music Performing Organiz. Courses (3 sem) 3
     

36cr. Total

 

*May be waived by proficiency examination and that credit taken as Music elective.

**May be waived by examination and that credit may be taken as either a Music elective or as an additional semester of MusPerf 2xx.

 
  Theatre Curriculum top
 

Minor Emphasis (18 credits)

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Thrba 101 Intro to the Actor's Art 3
  Thrba 102 Intro to Design for Performance 3
  Thrba 213 Play Analysis 3
     
 

Choose three courses from the following: (9 credits)

  Thrba 106 Fundamentals of Voice and Speech 3
  Thrba 109 Fundamentals of Theatre Production 3
  Thrba 200 Technical Production 3
  Thrba 201 Fundamentals of Stage Costuming and Makeup 1-6
  Thrba 202 Theatre Practicum 3
  Thrba 207 Fundamentals of Stage Lighting 3
  Thrba 230 Fundamentals of Acting I 3
  Thrba 275 Intro to Performing Arts Management 3
  Thrba 302 Theatre Sound and Acoustics 3
  Thrba 321 The Theatre--Beginnings to Realism 3
  Thrba 322 The Theatre--The Modern and Contemporary Period 3
  Thrba 325 History of Costume 3
  Thrba 330 Fundamentals of Acting II 3
  Thrba 410 Fundamentals of Stage Directing 3
  Thrba 472 Performance Workshop

3

     

18cr. Total

   
 

Equal Emphasis (24 credits) top

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Thrba 110 Acting I 3
  Thrba 112 Theatre Prod & Design 3
  Thrba 321 The Theatre 3
  Thrba 322 The Theatre 3
  Thrba 213 Play Analysis 3
     
 

Choose three courses from the following: (9 credits)

  Thrba 106 Fundamentals of Voice and Speech 3
  Thrba 200 Technical Production 3
  Thrba 201 Fundamentals of Stage Costuming and Makeup 1-6
  Thrba 202 Theatre Practicum 3
  Thrba 207 Fundamentals of Stage Lighting 3
  Thrba 230 Fundamentals of Acting I 3
  Thrba 275 Intro to Performing Arts Management 3
  Thrba 302 Theatre Sound and Acoustics 3
  Thrba 321 The Theatre--Beginnings to Realism 3
  Thrba 322 The Theatre--The Modern and Contemporary Period 3
  Thrba 325 History of Costume 3
  Thrba 330 Fundamentals of Acting II 3
  Thrba 410 Fundamentals of Stage Directing 3
  Thrba 472 Performance Workshop

1-3

     

24cr. Total

 

 

 

Major Emphasis (36 credits) top

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Thrba 110 Acting I 3
  Thrba 112 Theatre Prod & Design 3
  Thrba 202 Theatre Practicum 1-6
  Thrba 204 Participatory Theatre 3
  Thrba 321 The Theatre - Beginnings to Realism 3
  Thrba 322 The Theatre - The Modern and Contemporary 3
  Thrba 213 Play Analysis 3
  Thrba 460 Storytelling 3
     
 

Choose three courses from the following: (9 credits)

  Thrba 106 Fundamentals of Voice and Speech 3
  Thrba 200 Technical Production 3
  Thrba 201 Fundamentals of Stage Costuming and Makeup 1-6
  Thrba 207 Fundamentals of Stage Lighting 3
  Thrba 230 Fundamentals of Acting I 3
  Thrba 275 Intro to Performing Arts Management 3
  Thrba 302 Theatre Sound and Acoustics 3
  Thrba 321 The Theatre--Beginnings to Realism 3
  Thrba 322 The Theatre--The Modern and Contemporary Period 3
  Thrba 325 History of Costume 3
  Thrba 330 Fundamentals of Acting II 3
  Thrba 472 Performance Workshop

1-3

     

36cr. Total

 

Independent Study- Opportunities for Independent Study are available to upper level students using the courses listed in the 941 Section, 941-69X. Instructor's approval must be obtained prior to registering for an Independent Study.

   
 

Theatre Electives

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Thrba 108 Performance Tech for Musical Theatre 3
  Thrba 111 Theatre Games 3
  Thrba 204 Participatory Theatre 3
  Thrba 305 The Theatrical Experience 3
  Thrba 407 Contemporary Theatre Performance 3
  Thrba 460 Storytelling 2-3
  Thrba 465 Applied Theatre 3
     

 

 

Art Curriculum top

 

Minor Emphasis (18 credits)

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Art 101 Basic Drawing I 3
  Art 102 Basic Drawing II 3
  Art 105 Art Survey 3
  Art 106 Art Survey 3
  Art 108 2D Concepts 3
  Art 109
3D Concepts

3

     

18cr. Total

 

 

 

Equal Emphasis (24 credits) top
Complete 18-credit curriculum plus 6 credits from:

 

Course

Title

Credits

  Art 243 Introduction to Painting 3
  Art 242 Life Drawing & Anatomy 3
  Art 292 Lithography I 3
  Art 293 Intaglio I 3
  Art 296 Screen Printing I 3
  Art 261 Sculpture I 3
  Art 231 Fibers-Introductory 3
  Art 208 2D Color Concepts 3
  Art 271 Introductory Jewelry and
Metalsmithing I
3
  Art 281 Basic Ceramics 3
  Art 251 Introduction to Photography

3

     

24cr. Total

 

 

 

Major Emphasis (36 credits) top
Complete 18-credit curriculum, 12 credits from the 24-credit
curriculum, plus 6 credits from:

 

Course

Title

Credits

  ArtHist 101 Ancient and Medieval Art

3

  ArtHist 102 Renaissance to Modern Art

3

  Art Studio Elective 3
     

36cr. Total

 

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