Four Semesters
Transfer
The Division of Fine Arts includes the areas of Art and Music and provides students with two years of preparation for professional performing or teaching careers in one of the many areas of art or music. Opportunities are provided for students from all divisions of the college to participate in numerous art and music organizations.
ART 1113 Art Appreciation
A course designed to provide an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts.
ART 1313 Drawing I – Includes the study of the basic elements and principles of organization in two dimensions and the
selection, manipulation and synthesis of these components to create an organized visual expression. Students will apply
overlapping foreshortening and diminished scale. Black and white media will be stressed.
ART 1323 Drawing II
Prerequisite: ART 1313. Continuation of skills from Drawing I with an introduction to color and
further study of composition.
ART 1433 Design I
Introduction to the fundamentals of two-dimensional design with emphasis in black and white media.
ART 1443 Design II
Prerequisite: ART 1433. Continuation of Design I with emphasis in color theory.
ART 1453 Three Dimensional Design
Prerequisites: ART 1313, ART 1323, ART 1433, and ART 1443. To provide
students with an understanding of spatial form in three dimensions through the use of applied design elements and
principles to studio problems in mixed media.
ART 1513 Computer Art
An introduction to the theory and practice of using the computer to create art. A study of methods
and applications utilizing the computer and selected software applications.
ART 1811/1821 Exhibition Class I & II
Attendance at 75% of all college art exhibitions during the semester student is
enrolled. The intended requirement is for art majors to monitor and encourage independent research in career practices
and promotion. Submission of individual art work to at least one local, regional, or national exhibition is required. Required of all art majors.
ART 1913 Art For Elementary Teachers
Development of essential concepts of children’s art education in compliance with
the National Standards for Arts Education.
ART 2513 Painting I
Prerequisites: ART 1313, ART 1323, ART 1433, and ART 1443, or permission of the instructor. An
introduction to painting compositions and techniques.
ART 2523 Painting II
Prerequisite: ART 2413. A further study in the compositions, techniques, and concepts in Painting I.
ART 2613 Ceramics I
Prerequisites: ART 1313, ART 1323, ART 1433, and ART 1443 or permission of the instructor. This
course is directed toward an introduction to different aspects and materials of ceramic design. instruction covers forming
and shaping by hand and by mechanical means, various kiln operations, understanding the nature of clay and glazes and
an appreciation of functional and non-functional forms.
ART 2623 Ceramics II
Prerequisite: ART 2613. Continuation of skills introduced in Ceramics I. Emphasis on individual
problem solving.
ART 2713 Art History I
Survey course of historical background of art forms from Prehistoric to Renaissance. Emphasis is
on painting, architecture, and sculpture as related to history.
ART 2723 Art History II
Survey courses of historical background of art forms from Renaissance to present with special
emphasis on contemporary expression.
ART 2811 Exhibition Class III
A continuation of ART 1821.
ART 2821 Exhibition Class IV
A continuation of ART 2811.
ART 2912 Special Studio
Independent study in an area of special interest. Course designed for the exceptional student.
Instructor approval dependent on discipline. Can only take twice.
MUA 1111, 1121, 2111, 2121 Class Brass I, II, III, & IV
Brass Instruction for music majors and non-music majors.
Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s
knowledge of brass instruction and performance.
MUA 1141, 1151, 2141, 2151 Elective Brass I, II, III, & IV
Brass instruction for non-brass/music education majors and
non-music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate levels of literature and
develop the student’s interest in playing.
MUA 1172, 1182, 2172, 2182 Brass for Music Education Majors I, II, III, & IV
Brass instruction for music education
majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing. Designed to teach the
fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in
playing and strengthen the student’s playing ability.
MUA 1173, 1183, 2173, 2183 Brass for Music Majors I, II, III, & IV
Brass instruction for performance majors.
Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s
interest in playing and strengthen the student’s playing ability.
MUA 1211, 1221, 2211, 2221 Class Guitar I, II, III, & IV
Instruction for beginning guitar players that includes basic
accompanying styles and an introduction to classical guitar technique.
MUA 1241, 1251, 2241, 2251 Elective Guitar I, II, III, & IV
Guitar instruction for non-music majors and music majors
who wish to take guitar as an elective. Introduction to classical guitar technique, literature, and performance of standard
literature.
MUA 1272, 1282, 2272, 2282 Guitar for Music Education Majors I, II, III, IV
Guitar for music education majors
with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, literature and performance of standard literature.
MUA 1311, 1321, 2311, 2321 Jazz Improvisation I, II, III, & IV
This course provides instruction in the skills and
technique of jazz improvisation for those with little or no previous experience. Instructor permission required. May be
repeated for credit.
MUA 1331, 1341, 2331, 2341 Organ I, II, III, & IV
Individual organ instruction.
MUA 1362, 1372, 2362, 2372 Organ for Music Education Majors I, II, III, & IV
Individual organ instruction including
technique and appropriate repertoire.
MUA 1363, 1373, 2363, 2373 Organ for Performance Majors I, II, III, & IV
Permission of instructor only. Audition
required. Intensive individual organ instruction including technique and appropriate repertoire.
MUA 1411,1421,2411,2421 Class Percussion I, II, III, & IV
Percussion instruction for music majors and non-music
majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate levels of literature and develop the
student’s interest in playing.
MUA 1441, 1451, 2441, 2451 Elective Percussion I, II, III, & IV
Percussion instruction for music majors and nonmusic majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature and develop
the student’s interest in playing.
MUA 1472, 1482, 2472, 2482 Percussion for Music Education Majors I, II, III, & IV
Percussion instruction for music
majors, with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing,
explore moderate to advanced levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing.
MUA 1473, 1483, 2473, 2483 Percussion for Music Majors I, II, III, & IV
Permission of instructor only. Audition
required. Percussion instruction for music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore
advanced levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing.
MUA 1511, 1521, 2511, 2521 Class Piano for Music Majors I, II, III, & IV
Class piano instruction for music majors
with no previous piano training. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination
upon transfer to university.
MUA 1531, 1561, 2531, 2561 Class Piano for Non-Music Majors I, II, III, & IV
Class piano instruction for non-music
majors with no previous piano training.
MUA 1541, 1551, 2541, 2551 Piano for Non-Music Majors I, II, III, & IV
Individual piano instruction for non-music
majors.
MUA 1542, 1552, 2542, 2552 Piano for Voice Majors I, II, III, IV
Individual piano instruction for voice majors.
MUA 1571, 1581, 2571, 2581 Piano for Non Keyboard Music Majors I, II, III, & IV
Individual piano instruction for
non-keyboard music majors.
MUA 1572, 1582, 2572, 2582 Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) I, II, III, & IV Individual piano
instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization.
MUA 1573, 1583, 2573, 2583 Piano for Keyboard Majors (Performance) I, II, III, & IV
Permission of instructor only.
Audition required. Intensive individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization.
MUA 1711, 1721, 2711, 2721 Class Voice I, II, III, & IV
Class voice is designed to teach the fundamental principles of
singing, explore elementary to moderate levels of vocal literature and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability
in a group setting.
MUA 1741, 1751, 2741, 2751 Voice for Non-Vocal Majors I, II, III, & IV
Voice for non-vocal majors is designed to
teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore vocal literature and develop and improve the student’s vocal ability.
MUA 1772, 1782, 2772, 2782 Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors I, II, III, & IV
Voice for vocal music education
majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, explore varied vocal literature, and develop and
improve the student’s singing ability.
MUA 1773, 1783, 2773, 2783 Voice for Vocal Performance Majors I, II, III, & IV
Permission of instructor only.
Audition required. Voice for vocal performance majors is designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing,
explore varied vocal literature, develop and improve the student’s singing ability.
MUA 1811, 1821, 2811, 2821 Class Woodwinds I, II, III, & IV
Woodwind instruction for music majors and non-music
majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the
student’s knowledge of woodwind instruction and performance.
MUA 1841, 1851, 2841, 2851 Elective Woodwinds I, II, III, & IV
Woodwind instruction for music majors and nonmusic majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature, and develop
the student’s knowledge of woodwind instruction and performance.
MUA 1872, 1882, 2872, 2882 Woodwinds for Music Education Majors I, II, III, & IV
Woodwind instruction for music
education majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles
of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen
the student’s playing ability.
MUA 1873, 1883, 2873, 2883 Woodwinds for Music Majors I, II, III, & IV
Permission of instructor only. Audition required. Woodwind instruction for performance majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing,
explore advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing
ability.
MUA 1972, 1982, 2972, 2982 Composition for Music Education Majors I, II, III, & IV
The study of music composition
through assigned writing projects and analysis of masterworks.
MUO 1111, 1121, 2111, 2121 Band I, II, III, & IV
Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing musical
instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique.
MUO 1112, 1122, 2112, 2122 Marching Band I, II, III, & IV
Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing
musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique.
(Fall Semester Only)
MUO 1131, 1141, 2131, 2141 Small Instrument Ensemble I, II, III, & IV
Designed to explore varied levels of literature
and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.
MUO 1151, 1161, 2151, 2161 Small Mixed Ensemble I, II, III, & IV
Designed to explore varied levels of literature and
develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups.
MUO 1171, 1181, 2171, 2181 Large Jazz Ensemble I, II, III, & IV
A course designed to give students the opportunity
to perform jazz and a variety of music styles in a “big band” setting or similar instrumentation. Instructor permission
required.
MUO 1212, 1222, 2212, 2222 Choir I, II, III, & IV
A course for music majors and non-majors focused on performing
choral music from a variety of style periods.
MUO 1241, 1251, 2241, 2251 Select Voice Ensemble I, II, III, & IV
A course for select singers focused on performing
from one or more genres of music.
MUS 1113 Music Appreciation
A course designed to give the student, through listening and written work, the ability to
understand, appreciate, and evaluate music of Western Culture.
MUS 1133 Fundamentals Of Music
Study of basic knowledge of music fundamentals to prepare students for music
theory. Concepts include: notation, scales, keys, rhythm, intervals, triads, and their inversions.
MUS 1143 Music Literature
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1213. A listening course designed to give the
student a better understanding of music through the ages, offering the student an opportunity to explore music as an art.
MUS 1211 Music Theory I, Lab
Co-requisite: MUS 1213. Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear
training and dictation skills.
MUS 1213 Music Theory I
Co-requisite: MUS 1211. Study of functional harmony through analysis, and part-writing.
MUS 1221 Music Theory II, Lab
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1211. Co-requisite: MUS 1223. Lab
instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training and dictation skills.
MUS 1223 Music Theory II
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1213. Co-requisite: MUS 1221. Continued
study and review of functional harmony through analysis, part-writing.
MUS 1811, 1821, 2811, 2821 Music Theatre Workshop I. II, III, & IV
The workshop is designed to introduce and
engage students in all facets of music theatre. One public performance will be given each semester. Open to music majors
and non-music majors.
MUS 1911, 1921, 2911, 2921 Recital Class I, II, III, & IV
Performances of solo and ensemble literature by students
majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per
semester also required.
MUS 2123 Music Survey (Majors)
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 2213. Advanced listening course,
designed to acquaint the music major with a broad overview of musical style and repertoire from antiquity to the present.
MUS 2211 Music Theory III, Lab
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1221. Co-requisite: MUS 2213. Lab
instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills.
MUS 2213 Music Theory III
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 1223. Co-requisite: MUS 2211. Continued
study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing.
MUS 2221 Music Theory IV, Lab
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 2211. Co-requisite: MUS 2223. Lab
instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills.
MUS 2223 Music Theory IV
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MUS 2213. Co-requisite: MUS 2221. Continued
study and review of functional harmony through analysis, part-writing. Introduction to twentieth century techniques.
MUS 2513 Music For Elementary Teachers
Designed for the needs of the elementary education student. Essentials of
public school music; study of the fundamentals of music. Reading music notations and terminology.