Performing Arts included the following areas of study:
Arts Management
Dance
Music
Theatre
Music Theatre
Arts Management
The Arts Management Program is coordinated with a major in art history, studio art, music, dance, theatre arts, English, English and creative writing, modern languages and literatures, anthropology, or history. The purpose of the program is to give students theoretical knowledge and practical experience in arts management and museum studies within the framework of a liberal arts education. Candidates may enter the program at the time they declare their major, usually at the end of the sophomore year. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.300 is required. Selection will be based on an interview with the program director and the chair of the department in which the student is majoring.
Dance
Dance is a universal language of art, at once both basic and complex. Through movement and choreography, dance transmits both the essence of a culture and the expression of the individual. As with other art forms, the study of dance involves mastery of theory, history, and applied dance (technique). The curriculum is arranged so as to give the student the best possible study in the tradition of a liberal arts environment. Students also have ample chance both to perform and to work with visiting guest artists. With a comprehensive background in dance, a major may decide to pursue a career in such diverse fields as performance or teaching or with a double major in a related field arts management, expressive arts therapy or dance medicine.
Music
The Department of Music provides both comprehensive study in music for the student who wishes to major in music in a liberal arts setting, and general courses for the student who wishes to study music to broaden her cultural understanding or as a performing art. Because music is a multi-faceted discipline, involving studies in history, theory, and applied music, our curriculum is balanced so as to give our students the very best preparation and to challenge all students to work to their maximum potential so that upon graduation they will be well-prepared musicians.
Theatre
The Theatre Program is committed to deepening a student’s knowledge and appreciation of the theatre by studying the theatre of the past, learning the theoretical background of the various parts of the theatre acting, directing, design, play writing, technical theatre; and regular participation in theatre productions. Students have the opportunity to participate in all phases of production work as well as to specialize in either acting/directing or design/technical theatre. The department produces a broad range of material from the classics to musicals to modern experimental theatre. Students work with the faculty as well as with guest artists each year.
The Arts Management Certificate
(21 semester hours)
Required:
ARMG 105 (4) Introduction to Arts Management
ARMG 141 (1) Arts Management Practicum I
THTR 102 (3) Public Speaking
Choose 1 of the following courses:
ARMG 341 (3) Arts Management Practicum III
ARMG 377 (3) Internship
Choose 1 of the following courses:
ARMG 121 (1) New York Arts
IART 101 (1) Fine Arts Workshop
Choose 1 of the following courses:
ARMG 213 (3) Museums and Galleries
ARMG 217 (3) Performing Arts Management
ARMG 306 (3) The Art Market
ARMG 311 (3) Leadership of Arts Organizations
Choose 2 additional three-credit courses in arts management and/or courses from the following electives:
ARTS 213 (3) Digital Design I
BUSN 127 (3) Accounting I
BUSN 131 (3) Fundamentals of Management
BUSN 150 (3) Fundamentals of Marketing
BUSN 232 (3) Human Resource Management
PHIL 236 (3) Philosophy and the Arts
THTR 202 (3) Business and Professional Speaking
THTR 350 (3) Group and Organizational Communication
NOTE: For the arts management certificate, the P/CR/NC grading option may not be exercised for required ARMG courses. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading in this catalog.
The Dance Major
(45-46 semester hours)
Required:
DANC 111 (1) Beginning Modern Dance
DANC 211 (1) Intermediate Modern Dance
DANC 221 (3) Dance History I
DANC 222 (3) Dance History II
DANC 223 (3) Introduction to Dance Composition I
DANC 224 (3) Introduction to Dance Composition II
DANC 301 (3) Intermediate Dance Composition I
DANC 302 (3) Intermediate Dance Composition II
DANC 351 (3) Anatomy and Kinesiology
DANC 415 (3) Methods of Teaching Creative Movement and Dance
DANC 467 (3) Aesthetics Dance Criticism
MUSC 107 (3) Rudiments of Music I
THTR 105 (3) Introduction to Technical Theatre I
Senior Exercise:
DANC 463 (3) Senior Project
Choose the following course twice in two different semesters:
DANC 311 (2) Advanced Modern Dance Technique
Choose 1 of the following courses:
ARMG 105 (4) Introduction to Arts Management
ARTH 115 (3) Survey of Art History I
ARTH 116 (3) Survey of Art History II
MUSC 126 (3) The Appreciation of Music
MUSC 127 (3) World Music
Any three-credit course in the studio art department
NOTES: It is expected that a student majoring in dance take one dance course each term. Applied dance technique courses are DANC 107, DANC 109, DANC 111, DANC 207, DANC 209, DANC 211, and DANC 311. For the major in dance, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading of the catalog.
The Dance Minor Teaching Option
(22 semester hours)
Required:
DANC 221 (3) Dance History I
DANC 222 (3) Dance History II
DANC 223 (3) Introduction to Dance Composition I
DANC 224 (3) Introduction to Dance Composition II
DANC 415 (3) Methods of Teaching Creative Movement and Dance
Choose the following course twice in two different semesters:
DANC 311 (2) Advanced Modern Dance Technique
Choose 1 of the following courses:
DANC 301 (3) Intermediate Dance Composition I
DANC 351 (3) Anatomy and Kinesiology
DANC 467 (3) Aesthetics-Dance Criticism
NOTE: For the minor in dance, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations section of the catalog.
The Dance Minor–Performance Option
(14 semester hours)
Required:
DANC 221 (3) Dance History I
DANC 223 (3) Introduction to Dance Composition I
Choose 3 of the following courses of which 2 must be at the 300-level or above:
DANC 107 (1) Beginning Ballet
DANC 109 (1) Beginning Jazz
DANC 111 (1) Beginning Modern Dance
DANC 207 (1) Intermediate Ballet
DANC 209 (1) Intermediate Jazz
DANC 211 (1) Intermediate Modern Dance
DANC 311 (2) Advanced Modern Dance Technique
Choose 1 of the following courses:
DANC 222 (3) Dance History II
DANC 224 (3) Introduction to Dance Composition II
DANC 351 (3) Anatomy and Kinesiology
NOTE: For the minor in dance, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading of the catalog.
Teacher Licensure in Dance
Students seeking licensure in dance must satisfy all requirements for the major in dance, must take a special study (DANC 361) on the topic of folk dance, and must complete two additional special studies (DANC 361) on the following topics: kinesiology, and injury prevention and care for dance. See the additional professional studies requirements listed under the Department of Education.
The Music Major
(37 semester hours)
Required:
MUSC 157 (3) Music Theory I: Analysis and Performance
MUSC 213 (3) Classical and Romantic Music
MUSC 218 (3) Music Theory II: Composition and Analysis
MUSC 257 (3) Advanced Theory and Analysis I
MUSC 327 (3) Early Music
MUSC 338 (3) Music from Impressionism to the Present
MUSC 343 (1) Aural Skills I
MUSC 344 (1) Aural Skills II
MUSC 357 (3) Advanced Theory and Analysis II
Senior Exercise:
MUSC 452 (3) Senior Seminar
Choose 1 of the following courses:
MUSC 224 (3) Film Music
MUSC 312 (3) Art Song
Choose 4 two-credit courses in solo applied music (MUSC 177, MUSC 179, MUSC 181, MUSC 183, MUSC 185, MUSC 187, MUSC 189, MUSC 191, MUSC 193, MUSC 195, MUSC 197, or MUSC 303).
The Music Minor–History and Theory Option
(18 semester hours)
Required:
MUSC 157 (3) Music Theory I: Analysis and Performance
MUSC 213 (3) Classical and Romantic Music
MUSC 218 (3) Music Theory II: Composition and Analysis
MUSC 327 (3) Early Music
MUSC 338 (3) Music from Impressionism to the Present
Choose 1 of the following courses:
MUSC 224 (3) Film Music
MUSC 312 (3) Art Song
The Music Minor–Solo Applied Music Option
(18 semester hours)
Required:
MUSC 157 (3) Music Theory I: Analysis and Performance
MUSC 218 (3) Music Theory II: Composition and Analysis
Choose 2 courses from the following:
MUSC 213 (3) Classical and Romantic Music
MUSC 224 (3) Film Music
MUSC 312 (3) Art Song
MUSC 327 (3) Early Music
MUSC 338 (3) Music from Impressionism to the Present
Choose 3 two-credit courses in solo applied music (MUSC 177, MUSC 179, MUSC 181, MUSC 183, MUSC 185, MUSC 187, MUSC 189, MUSC 191, MUSC 193, MUSC 195, or MUSC 197).
Teacher Licensure in Vocal Music
(37 semester hours)
Students seeking licensure in vocal music must satisfy all requirements for the major in music and complete MUSC 179, Applied Conducting as well.
The Music Theatre Major
(45-46 semester hours)
Required:
DANC 107 (1) Beginning Ballet
DANC 109 (1) Beginning Jazz Dance
DANC 111 (1) Beginning Modern Dance
DANC 113 (1) Beginning Tap
MUSC 157 (3) Music Theory I: Analysis and Performance
MUSC 218 (3) Music Theory II: Composition and Analysis
THTR 189 (3) Acting I
THTR 229 (2) Production and Performance
THTR 235 (3) Musical Theatre Literature
THTR 329 (2) Advanced Theatre Production
THTR 336 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre in the 20th and 21st Centuries
THTR 341 (3) Vocal Performance Technique
Senior Exercise:
THTR 463 (3) Senior Project
Choose 1 of the following courses:
DANC 211 (1) Intermediate Modern Dance
DANC 311 (2) Advanced Modern Dance
Choose 1 of the following courses:
DANC 223 (3) Introduction to Dance Composition I
DANC 224 (3) Introduction to Dance Composition II
Choose the following course twice in two different semesters (4 credits):
MUSC 181 (2) Applied Piano
Choose the following course four times in four different semesters (8 credits):
MUSC 185 (2) Applied Voice
NOTE: At the discretion of the chair of the music department, a student may substitute MUSC 107 for one semester of MUSC 181. At the discretion of the chair of the dance department, a student may substitute DANC 211 for DANC 111 and/or may substitute DANC 207 for DANC 107.
The Musical Theatre Minor
(20-21 semester hours)
Required:
DANC 111 (1) Beginning Modern Dance
MUSC 107 (3) Rudiments of Music I
MUSC 138 (1) Opera Workshop
MUSC 185 (2) Applied Voice
THTR 189 (3) Acting I
THTR 229 (2) Production and Performance
THTR 235 (3) Musical Theatre Literature: Stage and Screen
THTR 341 (3) Musical Theatre Techniques
Choose both:
DANC 107 (1) Beginning Ballet
DANC 109 (1) Beginning Jazz
OR
Choose:
DANC 223 (3) Introduction to Dance Composition I
NOTES: At the discretion of the chair of the music department, some students whose major is music may substitute MUSC 181 for MUSC 107. For the minor in musical theatre, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100- and 200-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading of the catalog.
The Theatre Major
(46 semester hours)
Required:
ARMG 105 (4) Introduction to Arts Management
THTR 105 (3) Introduction to Technical Theatre
THTR 189 (3) Acting I
THTR 310 (3) Scenography: Fundamentals of Theatre Design
THTR 329 (2) Advanced Theatre Production
THTR 392 (3) Directing
Senior Exercise:
THTR 463 (3) Senior Project
Choose the following course twice in two different semesters:
THTR 229 (2) Production and Performance
Choose 4 courses from the following:
THTR 170 (3) Theatre on Film
THTR 245 (3) Contemporary Drama
THTR 333 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre of the Ancient World
THTR 334 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre of the Middle Ages and Renaissance
THTR 335 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre in the 17th to 19th Centuries
THTR 336 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre in the 20th and 21st Centuries
Choose 1 course from the following:
ENGL 235 (3) Shakespeare
ENGL 322 (3) Romance and Renewal: Shakespeare and Elizabethan Drama
ENGL 324 (3) Revenge and Ravishment: Shakespeare and Jacobean Drama
Choose 6 additional credit hours from the following:
DANC 223 (3) Introduction to Dance Composition I
THTR 104 (3) Introduction to the Theatre
THTR 170 (3) Theatre on Film (if not chosen for requirement above)
THTR 220 (3) Computer Applications for Theatre
THTR 230 (3) Play and Screen Writing
THTR 235 (3) Musical Theatre Literature: Stage and Screen
THTR 280 (2) Voice and Movement for Theatre
THTR 290 (3) London Theatre Tour
THTR 341 (3) Musical Theatre Techniques
THTR 389 (3) Acting II
NOTE: For the major in theatre, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100- and 200-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading of the catalog.
The Theatre Minor
(19 semester hours)
Required:
THTR 104 (3) Introduction to the Theatre
THTR 105 (3) Introduction to Technical Theatre I
THTR 189 (3) Acting I
Choose 2 of the following courses:
THTR 333 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre of the Ancient World
THTR 334 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre of the Middle Ages and Renaissance
THTR 335 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre in the 17th to 19th Centuries
THTR 336 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre in the 20th and 21st Centuries
Choose the following course twice in two different semesters:
THTR 229 (2) Production and Performance
NOTE: For the minor in theatre, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100- and 200-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading of the catalog.
Teacher Licensure in Theatre
Students seeking licensure (6-12) in theatre must satisfy all requirements for the major in theatre, and select one of the following courses as well: THTR 280 or THTR 341. See additional professional requirements listed under the
Department of Education.
