Visual and Performing Arts

Study of the general principles and techniques of interviewing, auditioning, and rehearsing for careers in theatrical performance, design, and technology.

Methods and approaches for future theatre professionals on how to seek and obtain employment and graduate study opportunities for careers in theatrical performance, design, and technology.

Development of performer's physical conditioning and awareness of expressive artistic storytelling through movement.

Survey of theatrical forms, techniques, and practices. Reading of selected plays. Attendance at NSU Theatre Company productions required. Lab included.

Major critical theories from Aristotle to the present.

Study of practical and theoretical knowledge of scenery, lighting, and sound design for the Theatre. Lab included.

Study of actor's resources, including body, mind and voice. Focus is on terminology, play analysis, scoring, stage areas, and monologue work.

Study of the physical and vocal demands involved in the creation of a role for the stage. Focus is on scene work.

Development of the performer by encouraging spontaneity, including group ensemble work through improvisation.

Study of marketing and promotional strategies for performers and producers.

Study of major African American, African, and Caribbean playwrights and their plays.

In-depth study of technical direction, carpentry, lighting, properties, sound, welding, and special effects. Advanced study of technical theatre.

Study of theories and methods of children's theatre with concentration on educational goals. Survey of literature and production techniques. Practical work in production of children's theatre.

Study of guidelines and practical techniques for effective stage management. Emphasis on the planning, staging, rehearsing, and performing process. Study of Actor's Equity Standards.

Study of principles and techniques of organizing and managing theatre production programs in educational, community, and commercial settings.

Study of stage make-up techniques/designs, practices and equipment. Demonstrations of make-up design for an experimental production required.

Study of history of theatre from the beginning to 1650.

Emphasis on sources and control of light, equipment, and light design.

Experience with floor plans, elevations, modules, and perspective designs for theatrical events. Lab included.

Focus on acting, theories, advanced techniques in acting, and styles of acting.

Detailed study of the plays, playwrights, and dramatic movements of the post-World War II period.

Study of elements of design in relationship to the planning and constructing of production designs concepts. Lab included.

Focus on acting, theories, and advanced techniques in performing Shakespearean text.

Study of the process of mounting a play for public performance.

Emphasis on the origin and development of play direction, basic principles of composition, picturization, movement, rhythm and pantomimic dramatization. Experience in directing a laboratory production with a cast of three or more.

A practical application course designed to explore theatre concepts within a group setting and involves an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.

Script development with emphasis on material, characters, conflict, unity, dramatic action, suspense, and dialogue in relationship to plot, character, thought, diction, music, and spectacle.

Advanced design theory and stage practice. Design of stage lighting, scenery, and sound.

Exploration of sound design: principles, practices, and uses as applied to today's theatre. A series of projects in recording, mixing, editing, and analysis.

Research course in which each student completes an independent research project on some aspect of the theatre, such as a playwright, a theatrical movement, or a historical period.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the position, place, and role of art and artists in the culture in which they lived. The course focuses on the work of artists throughout history and in various cultures, and how their work enhanced the intellectual, spiritual, social, economic, and political developments of man from the cave to the present.

Study of basic elements of two-dimensional design and visual communication using a variety of media. Emphasis on visual problem-solving and critical decision making.

Exploration of color using the basic elements and principles of two-dimensional design, including color theory and the practical application of theory in solving visual problems using a variety of media.

Exploration of the relationship between form, space, and ideas in three-dimensional design. The sequence of projects begins with simple constructions and structures, then evolves to an investigation of complex three-dimensional form.

Development of ability to see and record through the use of a variety of drawing media, providing knowledge of line, shape, light and shade, texture, composition, and perspective. Emphasis on drawing in still life, the live model, and outdoor sketching.

Development of ability to see and record through the use of a variety of drawing media, providing knowledge of line, shape, light and shade, texture, composition, and perspective. Emphasis on drawing in still life, the live model, and outdoor sketching.

Introduction to modeling and sculpturing of tiles, panels, plaques, small figures in high and low relief, and in the round from plastic materials, casting in plaster, coiling, building, pressing and decorating pottery.

Introduction to modeling and sculpturing of tiles, panels, plaques, small figures in high and low relief, and in the round from plastic materials, casting in plaster, coiling, building, pressing and decorating pottery.

Study of various techniques in poster layouts; practice in freehand pen and brush lettering; study of old style and modern alphabets; designing monograms, book covers and jackets; and constructing, printing, and illustrating a book.

Introduces students to the foundations of the principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques using a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Computer experience is advised.

This course emphasizes principles of photography and intermediate camera techniques in photography, where students will continue to create more imagery based on the competency introduced in FIA 165. This class has added features requiring advanced shooting assignments and a higher level of understanding of the use in Adobe Photoshop techniques as presentation tools. This class will also require more outside shooting and lab work. Computer experience is required.

Survey of the arts (architecture, painting, and sculpture) conducted through a series of lectures, slides, and art films. Emphasis on the elements that go into the making of a work of art, the artists' works related to the world around them, and an explanation of the periods of art.

Survey of the arts (architecture, painting, and sculpture) conducted through a series of lectures, slides, and art films. Emphasis on the elements that go into the making of a work of art, the artists' works related to the world around them, and an explanation of the periods of art.

Introduction to drawing from the live model and other sources. Emphasis is on developing skills necessary for competent illustration of the figure for fashion drawings.

Experimentation with basic processes and individual problems in woodcarving, ceramics, leather, metal, textiles, and plastics. Develops appreciation of artistic craftsmanship, research, lectures, demonstration, and participating experiences.

Drawing from live models to familiarize the student with various approaches to the figure.

Drawing from live models to familiarize the student with various approaches to the figure.

Introduction to acrylic or oil painting with emphasis on a variety of painting techniques, composition, and color mixing. Individual development stressed through class critiques. Museum and gallery visits required.

Introduction to acrylic or oil painting with emphasis on a variety of painting techniques, composition, and color mixing. Individual development stressed through class critiques. Museum and gallery visits required.

Introduction to the basic rules and techniques of sculpture, familiarizing students with the various tools and materials peculiar to this area. Emphasis on clay, plaster of Paris, wire and plastics, and traditional materials such as wood, stone, and metal, wherever feasible. Elementary sculpture is bas-relief and in the round.

Fundamental principles of graphic design, organized as a series of problems in visual communication including a variety of working methods, developing designs from the initial conceptual stage through final production phase. Computer experience recommended.

Fundamental understanding of various printmaking media through the demonstration and execution of basic technical methods combined with discussion of the aesthetic considerations involved in the creation of original prints.

Fundamental understanding of various printmaking media through the demonstration and execution of basic technical methods combined with discussion of the aesthetic considerations involved in the creation of original prints.

Examines advanced lighting and camera techniques under controlled studio conditions. Includes digital camera use, electronic flash, advanced lighting techniques, color temperature and filtration, and lighting ratios. Requires outside shooting and lab work. At least two semesters of continuous and relevant software application experience is required.

Reinforces more advanced lighting and camera techniques under controlled studio and on location conditions. Includes advanced camera use, electronic flash, advanced lighting techniques, and lighting ratios with speed lights and studio strobes. Also increases the amount of work to include food product and people as subject matter and cultivating and producing conceptual ideas. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Computer experience is mandatory.

Survey of architecture, painting, and sculpture designed to promote understanding and enjoyment of the fine arts through a series of lectures, slides, and art films. Emphasis on technical, social, historical, and thematic issues from prehistoric art through Gothic.

Survey of architecture, painting, and sculpture designed to promote understanding and enjoyment of the fine arts through a series of lectures, slides, and art films. Emphasis on technical, social, historical, and thematic issues from the Renaissance through contemporary.

Study of the concepts and skills necessary to explore the use of computers in the arts. Emphasizes intuitive understanding of technical material and encourages artistic experimentation with computer-related ideas.

This course is a review of student work in their first two years in the Fine Arts program. Faculty will evaluate the student's strengths and discuss areas that may require further development. The student's portfolio must include two works from each studio course completed at Norfolk State University and a written narrative statement for each piece of work must also be submitted.

Enhancement of the ability to translate physical and mental stimuli into tangible, visual images engaging in a variety of technical assignments designed to expand the creative thought process.

Enhancement of the ability to translate physical and mental stimuli into tangible, visual images engaging in a variety of technical assignments designed to expand the creative thought process.

Emphasis on the strengthening of organization principles of good drawing and design within a painting, including the application of effective painting methods, techniques, and thematic concepts.

Emphasis on the strengthening of organization principles of good drawing and design within a painting, including the application of effective painting methods, techniques, and thematic concepts.

Introduction to communication problem solving through the visual language. Exploration of the fundamentals of typography and typographic design through a series of experimental and practical projects.

Foundation of commercial art including video and the Web. Emphasis on layout, typography, computer graphics, photography, video, and the various processes of reproduction as they pertain to graphic design.

Study of commercial art including video and the Web. Emphasis on layout, illustration, typography, computer graphics, photography, video, animation (such as Flash), and the various processes of reproduction as they pertain to graphic design.

An examination of fashion design and fashion photography as forms of communication and culture, how fashion makes meaning, and how it has been valued through history, popular culture, and media institutions, focusing on the relationship between fashion, visual self-presentation, and power; production and consumption; identity and body politics; art and status; nationhood and global economy; celebrity and Hollywood culture; youth cultures and subversive practices. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Computer experience is mandatory.

An examination of fashion as a form of communication and culture. Students will continue working on a photography portfolio suitable to fulfilling a position with a photography studio or creating their own. Includes collaborative work on mock jobs to get a better understanding of how a fashion studio is run and how to deal with different jobs, such as art directors, makeup/hair stylists and clients. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Computer experience is mandatory.

Survey of African and African American art from the first millennium B.C. to the present, which examines painting, sculpture, architecture, and the lesser arts of metallurgy, design, and textiles.

Survey of African and African American art from the first millennium B.C. to the present, which examines painting, sculpture, architecture, and the lesser arts of metallurgy, design, and textiles.

Study of contemporary sculptural forms in the following categories: soft sculpture, body adornments, container forms, and wall hangings. Techniques used are wrapping, coiling, weaving, off-loom weaving, knot forming, trapunto, and fabric manipulation.

Introduction to the process of involving electronic media in the production of visual images using the computer and its peripheral devices. Emphasis on two-dimensional still images, with attention to animation, web design, and presentations.

Establishment of individual responses to the environment while building drawing concepts by working in series and presenting work in a professional manner.

Study of the means and methods of relating pictorial images, lettering, type, paper, and color for use in publicity, book design, and allied fields.

Focus on research and experimentation in specialized visual communication media in a topical studio. Extensive experience in computer graphics required.

Study of contemporary visual communications, with emphasis on systematic and methodological approaches to communication design through the solving of practical, complex problems in visual communication. Extensive experience in computer graphics required.

Study of graphic design with emphasis on sharpening mechanical skills, promoting professional work and compiling a strong portfolio. Developing a sense of clarity and style in visual communication of the goal.

Requires photography students to apply what they have learned in all their photography courses. Facilitates their ability to create a more concise portfolio in their selected concentration. Prepares students to design, construct, and present their photographs for portfolio reviews needed to complete their preferred areas of expertise. Theoretical and historical relationships to the student artwork are discussed.

Emphasizes the requirements photography students are to apply based on what they have learned in all their photography courses. Facilitates their ability to continue creating a more concise portfolio in their selected concentration. Prepares students to design, construct, and present their photography for portfolio reviews needed to complete their preferred areas of expertise. Theoretical and historical relationships to the student artwork are discussed.

Requires students to apply what they have learned in all their related courses. Facilitates their ability to create a more concise portfolio in their selected concentration. Prepares students to design, construct, and present their work for portfolio reviews needed to complete their preferred areas of expertise and prepare them for transition into graduate school or the workplace. Theoretical and historical relationships to the student artwork are discussed, reinforced, and applied.

Requires students to apply what they have learned in all their related courses. Facilitates their ability to create a more concise portfolio in their selected concentration. Prepares students to design, construct, and present their work for portfolio reviews needed to complete their preferred areas of expertise and prepare them for transition into graduate school or the workplace. Theoretical and historical relationships to the student artwork are discussed, reinforced, and applied.

Applies experimental methods for digital media in printmaking. Teaches the use of digitally generated images, chemical processes, and traditional hand-drawn images to create intaglio prints. Requires min. 6 hrs/week in studio practice with additional time for research, preparation, and print proofing. Regular consultation with instructor is required to develop strong conceptual, philosophical, and personal exploration of image-making techniques and manual dexterity associated with printmaking.

Reinforces experimental printmaking techniques in application of digital media in intaglio printmaking. Builds upon content covered in FIA 469 by expanding the use of digitally generated images, chemical processes, and traditional hand-drawn images to create intaglio prints. Requires min. 6 hrs/week in studio practice with additional time for research, preparation, and print proofing. Regular consultation with instructor is required to develop strong understanding of image-making processes and manual dexterity associated with printmaking.

Study of studio problems in drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, and photography.

Study of studio problems in drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, and photography.

Study of studio problems in drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, and photography.

Studio problems in drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. May be used for one semester major-field-related internship.

Study of studio problems in drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, and photography.

Studio problems in drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. May be used for one semester major-field-related internship.

Preparation of a professional art portfolio which includes selecting pieces, presenting and documenting work, applying for graduate school or the profession. Portfolio reviewed by faculty and outside evaluators. To be taken only in the final semester of major course work for graduation.

Course has a (0) credit hour but (1) tuition hourfor billing.

Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop instrumental performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

A fun-filled ensemble comprised of instrumentalists who play at athletic events to promote crowd enthusiasm as well as provide entertainment.

Guitar Ensemble provides students of any skill level opportunities to enhance music reading and technical abilities on acoustic guitar or bass in a variety of styles.

Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

Guitar Ensemble provides students of any skill level opportunities to enhance music reading and technical abilities on acoustic guitar or bass in a variety of styles.

Emphasis on tone production and vocal technique. Exposure to a variety of vocal literature and styles.

The first in a sequence of four piano courses required for all music majors, except piano majors, as a secondary instrument. The purpose of the course is to assist in the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

The course of study includes basic organ technique and covers approximately half of the material required for MUS 125C (Applied Organ Major).

Emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular woodwind minor instrument.

Emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular woodwind minor instrument.

Emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

Emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular percussion minor instrument.

A continuation of MUS 121A with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

The second in a sequence of four piano courses required for all music majors, except piano majors, as a secondary instrument. The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

A continuation of MUS 121F with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

A continuation of MUS 121G with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular percussion minor instrument.

Mastery of vocal exercises for the development of breath management, resonance balance, legato singing, correct phonation, articulation, and good vocal health; emphasis on building musicianship, compositions of moderate difficulty, English texts.

Study of major scales (24 octaves), hands together, minor scales, hands separate; selected studies of Czerny, Hanon, Burgmuller, sonatinas of Clementi, Kuhlau, Beethoven; seventh chords, arpeggios.

Study of the fundamentals of trumpet playing including: breath control, proper attack, formation of embouchure; elementary exercises from Arban, Complete Conservatory Method, Henna, 40 Progressive Etudes, Clark Technical Studies, and Conn, Lip flexibiliti

Emphasis on basic problems of embouchure, fingering, breathing and tonguing facility, and control.

Study of basic violin technique, left-hand position, and bow arm techniques; exercises in first position; and two octave major scales in first position.

Rudiment studies from Gardner's Complete Method for Percussion; selected snare drum solos from the Haskell Harr Collection; major scales on marimba with alternating sticks; study of other instruments of the percussion family.

Mastery of vocal exercises for the development of breath management, resonance balance, legato singing, correct phonation, articulation, and good vocal health; emphasis on building musicianship, compositions of moderate difficulty, English texts. MUS 125B

Study of major scales (24 octaves), hands together, minor scales, hands separate; selected studies of Czerny, Hanon, Burgmuller, sonatinas of Clementi, Kuhlau, Beethoven; seventh chords, arpeggios.

Study of the fundamentals of trumpet playing including: breath control, proper attack, formation of embouchure; elementary exercises from Arban, Complete Conservatory Method, Henna, 40 Progressive Etudes, Clark Technical Studies, and Conn, Lip flexibiliti

Emphasis on basic problems of embouchure, fingering, breathing and tonguing facility, and control; selected studies from Klose Method, Books II and III; Rose, 40 Studies; Perier, Etudes de genres et D'interpretation; Cavallini Caprices; Recital Literature

Study of basic violin technique, left-hand position, and bow arm techniques; exercises in first position; two octave major scales in first position; exercises from Wohlfahrt Method, Opus 38, and Whistler's Introduction to the Positions, Book I; Kayser Etu

Rudiment studies from Gardner's Complete Method for Percussion; selected snare drum solos from the Haskell Harr Collection; major scales on marimba with alternating sticks; study of other instruments of the percussion family.

Foundation in the materials and history to identify music styles and genres, major composers and their works, and familiarity with historical periods of music.

Foundation in the materials and history to identify music styles and genres, major composers and their works, and familiarity with historical periods of music.

Study of the fundamentals of music and elementary theory. Does not fulfill graduation requirements for any music degree. (This class is offered in lieu of passing the Theory Placement Test.)

Study of Theory I and II including sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation; scales, intervals and triads; and the analyzation of melodies.

Study of Theory I and II including sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation; scales, intervals and triads; and the analyzation of melodies.

Study of Theory I and II including part writing, keyboard harmony, and harmonic analysis of triads and their inversions through non-harmonic tones, the dominant seventh chord and its inversions, secondary dominant, and other chords. (Meets three hours per week.)

Study of Theory I and II including part writing, keyboard harmony, and harmonic analysis of triads and their inversions through non-harmonic tones, the dominant seventh chord and its inversions, secondary dominant, and other chords. (Meets three hours per week.)

Introduction to the art of conducting with emphasis on mastery of fundamental beat patterns.

Development of the skills necessary for teaching instruments of the string family on the elementary and intermediate levels through practical experience. (Meets two hours per week.)

Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop instrumental performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

A fun-filled ensemble comprised of instrumentalists who play at athletic events to promote crowd enthusiasm as well as provide entertainment.

Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop instrumental performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

Provides enriching musical opportunities for percussionists to develop performance skills in a group setting.

A continuation of MUS 122A with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

The third in a sequence of four piano courses required for all music majors, except piano majors, as a secondary instrument. The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

Percussion minor for music majors only.

A continuation of MUS 221A with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

The fourth in a sequence of four piano courses required for all music majors, except piano majors, as a secondary instrument. The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

Percussion minor for music majors only.

Continuation of technical development; repertoire including English and American songs (Purcell, Handel, Carpenter, Quilter, Head, Rorem, Beach, Copland, Bowles, Barber); songs from the Anthology of Italian Song (Schimer) or Classic Italian Song (Ditson).

Study of major scales (4 octaves); minor scales (24 octaves), hands together, studies of the level of Czerny, Hanon, Heller, sonatinas or sonatas of Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven; studies from Bach's Little Preludes and Fugues or Two-Part Inventions; selected compositions of other periods. Passing the Piano Facility Examination required.

Further development of fundamentals; use of song literature to develop style and phrasing; continued work in Arban, Clarke, Conn and Hering, 32 Progressive Etudes; Introduction to Transposition; whole tone scales; dominant seventh and diminished scales; s

Emphasis on technical development, finger all tone control; Giampieri Caprices; Kroepsch Daily Studies, major scales in thirds.

Bow and finger exercises; twooctave major and melodic minor scales up to and including third position; selected studies from Wohlfahrt's Foundation Studies for the Violin; solo literature using the first three positions.

Continued study of rudiments; further study of other percussion instruments; major and minor scales in octaves on marimba; major and minor arpeggios and two-stick marimba solos. Selected snare drum solos from Haskell Harr.

Continuation of technical development; repertoire including English and American songs (Purcell, Handel, Carpenter, Quilter, Head, Rorem, Beach, Copland, Bowles, Barber); songs from the Anthology of Italian Song (Schimer) or Classic Italian Song (Ditson).

Study of major scales (4 octaves); minor scales (24 octaves), hands together, studies of the level of Czerny, Hanon, Heller, sonatinas or sonatas of Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven; studies from Bach, Little Preludes and Fugues or Two-Part Inventions; selecte

Further development of fundamentals; use of song literature to develop style and phrasing; continued work in Arban, Clarke, Conn and Hering, 32 Progressive Etudes; Introduction to Transposition; whole tone scales; dominant seventh and diminished scales; s

Emphasis on basic problems of embouchure, fingering, breathing and tonguing facility, and control; selected studies from Klose Method, Books II and III; Rose, 40 Studies; Perier, Etudes de genres et D'interpretation; Cavallini Caprices; Recital Literature

Study of basic violin technique, left-hand position, and bow arm techniques; exercises in first position; two octave major scales in first position; exercises from Wohlfahrt Method, Opus 38, and Whistler's Introduction to the Positions, Book I; Kayser Etu

Rudiment studies from Gardner's Complete Method for Percussion; selected snare drum solos from the Haskell Harr Collection; major scales on marimba with alternating sticks; study of other instruments of the percussion family.

Survey of the music created and performed by African Americans as an ethnic group and as individuals from the period of slavery to the present. Emphasis on the types and elements of African American folk music including evidence and psychological factors.

Survey of the music created and performed by African Americans as an ethnic group and as individuals from the period of slavery to the present. Emphasizes the types and elements of African American folk music.

Practice in writing and analyzing contemporary chord progressions with emphasis on keyboard skills, ear training, and creative writing.

Study of aural non-diatonic exercises, advanced sight-singing, advanced melodic and harmonic dictation.

Study of aural non-diatonic exercises, advanced sight-singing, advanced melodic and harmonic dictation.

Provides guidelines for the disciplines of jazz improvisation through the use of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and structured procedures.

More advanced keyboard harmony and part writing, including modulation, augmented sixth chords, and Neapolitan 6th chord. Harmonic and formal analysis and writing for various combinations of instruments in the second semester. (Meets three hours per week.)

More advanced keyboard harmony and part writing, including modulation, augmented sixth chords, and Neapolitan 6th chord. Harmonic and formal analysis and writing for various combinations of instruments in the second semester. (Meets three hours per week.)

Introduction to the principles of playing musical instruments including the rudiments of tone production and performance techniques of woodwind, brasswind, and percussion instruments. (Meets two hours per week.)

Development of the skills necessary for teaching instruments of the percussion family on the elementary and intermediate levels through practical experience. (Meets two hours per week.)

Introduction to various computer software used in digital audio music production and digital media, including hands-on instruction using MIDI sequencing and other techniques for producing electroacoustic music for the industry.

Study of standard pronunciations for texts in English and Italian vocal literature using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). (Meets two hours per week.)

Study of standard pronunciations for texts in French and German vocal literature using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). (Meets two hours per week.)

Study of vocal techniques and survey of solo and choral literature designed to prepare students for training voices in the public schools. (Meets two hours per week.)

Survey of the major forms and styles of music with emphasis on developing awareness and understanding of representative music literature including the relation of music to other aspects of history and the culture of Western civilization.

Honors Music Appreciation is designed to introduce non-music majors to the major elements of music and the primary musical periods of traditional classical music. The course emphasizes active music listening and research.

Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop instrumental performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

Provides enriching musical opportunities for percussionists to develop performance skills in a group setting.

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

A continuation of MUS 122A with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

Advanced study of greater technical difficulty; development of interpretation; repertory to include Italian songs of greater complexity; lieder of Schumann, Schubert, Franz; French songs of Hahn, Godard, Debussy; contemporary songs in English, moderately

Major and minor scales and arpeggios at increased speeds; scales in thirds; continued technical studies with exercises transposed to various keys; sight-reading of more difficult accompaniments; compositions of the level of Bach Two- and Three-Part Inventions, French and English Suites, Well Tempered Clavier, sonatas of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven; selected compositions from the Romantic, Post-Romantic, and Modern periods.

Emphasis on style, techniques, and range, continued work in Arban, Clark, Conn; Brandt, Orchestra Etudes; Bousquet, 36 Celebrated Studies; transposition from Caffarelli, 100 Studi Melodici. Solo literature: Haydn, Trumpet Concerto in Eb; Hummel, Trumpet Concerto in Eb; Hummel, Trumpet Concerto; Damase, etc.

Emphasis on performance repertoire; Recital Literature for Clarinet, Stubbins, Vols. I, II, III, IV; one selection from the standard sonata repertoire; all scales, major, minor and chromatic; diminished arpeggios

Studies from Kreutzer Etudes 1, 2, and 3; extended scales and arpeggios; double stops, study of concertos such as Mozart and Villa-Lobos, and sonatas such as Handel and Vivaldi.

Study of all scales in thirds and sixths on marimba; selected three-stick marimba solos; timpani solos and difficult snare drum solos by Haskell Harr.

Advanced study of greater technical difficulty; development of interpretation; repertory to include Italian songs of greater complexity; lieder of Schumann, Schubert, Franz; French songs of Hahn, Godard, Debussy; contemporary songs in English, moderately

Major and minor scales and arpeggios at increased speeds; scales in thirds; continued technical studies with exercises transposed to various keys; sight-reading of more difficult accompaniments; compositions of the level of Bach Two- and Three-Part Invent

Emphasis on style, techniques, and range, continued work in Arban, Clark, Conn; Brandt, Orchestra Etudes; Bousquet, 36 Celebrated Studies; transposition from Caffarelli, 100 Studi Melodici. Solo literature: Haydn, Trumpet Concerto in Eb; Hummel, Trumpet C

Emphasis on performance repertoire; Recital Literature for Clarinet, Stubbins, Vols. I, II, III, IV; one selection from the standard sonata repertoire; all scales, major, minor and chromatic; diminished arpeggios.

Studies from Kreutzer Etudes 1, 2, and 3; extended scales and arpeggios; double stops, study of concertos such as Mozart and Villa-Lobos, and sonatas such as Handel and Vivaldi.

Study of all scales in thirds and sixths on marimba; selected three- stick marimba solos; timpani solos and difficult snare drum solos BY HaskelL Harr.

Chronological survey of the development of music in the Western world from its beginnings through contemporary idioms, including illustration and analysis of styles, forms, and techniques characteristic of major periods in the history of music. (Meets three hours per week.)

Continued chronological survey of the development of music in the Western world through contemporary idioms, including illustration and analysis of styles, forms, and techniques characteristic of major periods in the history of music. (Meets three hours per week.)

Introduction to basic performance of jazz and its derivatives, including popular music, tunes from musical theater, themes from motion pictures and television, as well as jazz classics. Emphasis on a critical analysis of the compositions and artists' performances. Knowledge of structural aspects of musical theory required.

Presentation of techniques of original music compositions written under the guidance of the instructor. Emphasis on techniques of form, harmony, orchestration, and independence. (Meets three hours per week.)

Study of conducting technique with particular attention to interpretation, choral and instrumental styles, tempo, diction, articulation, nuance, group seating arrangements, voice categorization and auditioning. Conducting experience with laboratory group required.

Study of conducting technique with particular attention to interpretation, choral and instrumental styles, tempo, diction, articulation, nuance, group seating arrangements, voice categorization and auditioning. Conducting experience with laboratory group required.

Practical development of the skills necessary for teaching instruments of the woodwind family on the elementary and intermediate levels. (Meets two hours per week.)

Practical development of the skills necessary for teaching instruments of the brasswind family on the elementary and intermediate levels. (Meets two hours per week.)

Learn to operate digital consoles, microphones, and signal processing equipment that provide in-studio experience recording, mixing, producing, and editing professional quality music projects.

Create high-quality music videos while learning to shoot, edit, and synchronize pre-recorded music to videos. (Meets three hours per week.)

Create high-quality music videos while learning to shoot, edit, and synchronize pre-recorded music to videos. (Meets three hours per week.)

Learn to use industry standard software sponsored by Avid to support hands-on digital audio editing. Pro Tools is designed to prepare students for intermediate digital audio editing in home and commercial studios.

This is the second-level user-certification course offered by Avid covering advanced techniques of post-production digital audio editing necessary for the music and film industries.

Methods class for music education major.

Methods class for music education major.

Study of the principles and procedures for conducting a music program in elementary school including organization, administration, and supervision of the music program; motivation and techniques of teaching; methods and materials. Special emphasis on multicultural content and appreciation; developing competencies in identifying and referring special students.

Study of the principles and procedures for conducting a music program in elementary school including organization, administration, and supervision of the music program; motivation and techniques of teaching; methods and materials. Special emphasis on multicultural content and appreciation; developing competencies in identifying and referring special students.

Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop instrumental performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

Provides enriching musical opportunities for percussionists to develop performance skills in a group setting.

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

Provides enriching musical opportunities for percussionists to develop performance skills in a group setting.

The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

Demonstration of sufficient technical mastery to permit the performance of appropriate repertoire of various languages and genres including selections from art song, oratorio, opera, musical theater, jazz, and pop; preparation of senior recital or senior

Study of all major and minor scales, arpeggios, and studies executed with good technical mastery at approximately 100 to 120 MM quarter note; advanced sight-reading; compositions representative of advanced literature from different periods; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

Continued emphasis on style, technique, range, transposition, exercises from Arban, Conn, Brandt, Caffarelli, and Charlier, 26 Etudes Transcendantes; orchestra literature from Bartold, Orchestral Excerpts, Vol. 15. Solo literature: Trumpet Tune; Clark; Tr

Preparation of senior recital or senior jury; transposition at major 2nd up and minor 2nd down; major and pure minor scales in 3rds; tonic, dominant seventh, and diminished arpeggios; review of previous scales and other technical requirements; transpositi

Studies from Kreutzer Etudes 24-42; Schradieck's Technical Violin School; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

Three- or four-stick marimba solos from Haskell Harr, Marimba solos; timpani solos using three and four timpani; difficult snare drum solos; preparation of senior recital or senior jury.

Demonstration of sufficient technical mastery to permit the performance of appropriate repertoire of various languages and genres including selections from art song, oratorio, opera, musical theater, jazz, and pop; preparation of senior recital or senior

Study of all major and minor scales, arpeggios, and studies executed with good technical mastery at approximately 100 to 120 MM quarter note; advanced sight-reading; compositions representative of advanced literature from different periods; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

Continued emphasis on style, technique, range, transposition, exercises from Arban, Conn, Brandt, Caffarelli, and Charlier, 26 Etudes Transcendantes; orchestra literature from Bartold, Orchestral Excerpts, Vol. 15. Solo literature: Trumpet Tune; Clark; Tr

Preparation of senior recital or senior jury; transposition at major 2nd up and minor 2nd down; major and pure minor scales in 3rds; tonic, dominant seventh, and diminished arpeggios; review of previous scales and other technical requirements; transpositi

Studies from Kreutzer Etudes 24-42; Schradieck's Technical Violin School; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

Three or four-stick marimba solos from Haskell Harr, Marimba solos; timpani solos using three and four timpani; difficult snare drum solos; preparation of senior recital or senior jury.

Survey of the field of music law including performance and recording royalties, contracts, performing rights organizations, musical copyright procedures, and publication.

Scoring for small ensembles and for full band and orchestra. Involves practical application of the knowledge of transposing instruments as well as applied knowledge of the purpose and the range of each band and orchestral instrument.

A hands-on course in which each participant takes part in recording and mixing a variety of musical styles in a professional Pro Tools environment. Students learn to critically listen for the relationship between musical elements in order to successfully realize their artistic vision. Lectures cover analysis of musical structure, the nature of the multitrack process, tonalities and their interrelationships, and breakdowns of popular recordings and their musical balances.

Designed to provide practical experience in the student's major area of concentration. For music media juniors and seniors, opportunities for placement include the university's recording studio and other studios, radio, cable and production facilities. Students may select an internship (off-campus placement) with music promotion, music production, music entertainment companies or recording studios. Students spend a semester working with professionals in a music media setting to gain practical experiences.