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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]
College of Visual and Performing Arts
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Dean: Paul Kassel, M.F.A.
Associate Dean: Melanie Parks, M.F.A.
School of Art and Design
School of Music
School of Theatre and Dance
Certificates of Graduate Study
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Art and Design
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Master’s Programs
Doctoral Programs
Certificates of Graduate Study
ART 565 - Introduction to Museum Studies Survey of the history and philosophy of museums and museum typology. Overview of the purposes, structure, and operations of museums with attention to current issues and practices relating to ethics, collections, exhibitions, and education. Lectures, discussion, museum field trips, museum practicum. Research project.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
ART 600 - Art Pedagogy: Theory and Practice Exploration of the theory and practice of the School of Art and Design Foundations curriculum and pedagogy through lectures, classroom observation, and readings. Designed to provide graduate students with the basic skills needed for effective teaching in the School of Art and Design Foundations program. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours.
Credits: 1
ART 625 - Museums: Gender, Race, and Class Crosslisted with WGST 625X. Interdisciplinary multicultural study of museum theory and practice as it pertains to diversity of race, class, and gender. A case study approach will be used.
Credits: 3
ART 654 - Museum Administration Theory and practice of museum administration focusing on governance, legal issues, fund raising, financial and personnel management, planning, public relations, security, and physical facilities. Lectures, case studies, and discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 565 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ART 655 - Curatorial Practice Philosophy, practices, and issues involved in acquisition and care of collections, including collection policy, registration and cataloging methods, documentation/research of collections, conservation, and ethics. Lectures, case studies, museum visits, and museum practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 565 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ART 656 - Museum Exhibitions and Interpretation Theory and practices of exhibition planning, design, installation, and evaluation with emphasis on the interpretative function of exhibitions through labels, brochures, AV, and interactive devices. Lectures, practicum, exhibit critiques, class projects, and museum visits. Culminates in an exhibition by the class in an NIU gallery/museum.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 565 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ART 657 - Museum Education History, philosophy, and practice of museum education. Study and practical application through class projects and practicum of planning and implementing public programming, tour techniques, museum-school services, and development and evaluation of educational materials and outreach programs. Lectures, individual projects, observation in museums, and practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 565 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ART 658 - Preventive Conservation Seminar For new and current museum professionals, introduction to preventive conservation as a holistic doctrine for the 21st century museum environment. Lecture and discussion, focus on the necessity for the museum to adopt the preventive conservation doctrine, address preventive conservation strategies, and discuss approaches to permanently and positively involve all museum workers in the process. This course does not teach conservation theory and/or practice.
Credits: 3
ART 665 - Museum Practicum Work experience in an NIU museum, gallery, or collection of related cultural or aesthetic objects and artifacts under the supervision of a member of the professional staff. Requires regular experience in day-to-day museum operations and completion of a major project arranged with intern’s museum supervisor/museum studies faculty member. Minimum practicum time is 120 clock hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 565 or equivalent and one Museum Studies core course.
Credits: 1
ART 680 - Seminar Discussion of historical and contemporary issues in the arts. Topics announced. May be repeated.
Credits: 3
ART 689 - Topics in Art Concentrated study in art. Studio, lecture and discussion, or field trip. Topics announced. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 semester hours as elective credit to be applied toward an advanced degree with school approval. May not be substituted for art history or seminar.
Credits: 1-8
ART 690 - Independent Study Work on individual problems in student’s chosen field. May be repeated. Multiple sections may be taken within the same semester.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school and instructor.
Credits: 1-12
ART 699 - One-Person Exhibition or Presentation and Documentation for the M.A. Studio Degree Credits: 1-4
ART 765 - Museum Internship Work experience in an off-campus museum, gallery, arts center, or other approved institution with collection(s) of related cultural or aesthetic objects and artifacts under the supervision of a member of the professional staff. Requires regular experience in day-to-day museum operations and completion of a major project arranged with the intern’s museum supervisor and a museum studies faculty member. Minimum contact time is 120 clock hours per credit hour. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Completion of ART 665 or ANTH 665; or consent of school.
Credits: 1-2
ART 780 - Teaching Art at the College Level: Internship Teaching art at the college level under the supervision of a master teacher.
Credits: 1-3
ART 799 - One-Person Exhibition or Presentation and Documentation for the M.F.A. Studio Degree Credits: 1-4
ARTD 509 - Advanced Interactivity Advanced studies in interactive art with emphasis on structured and individual projects. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTD 510 - Studies in Interactive Media Exploration in interactive art with emphasis on individual projects. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTD 520 - Design Field Experience A. Time Arts
C. Visual Communication
D. Photography
Cooperative work experience for design students. Cooperatively supervised professional practice with selected and/or approved design firms to provide a learning experience complementary to the student’s area of study in design. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Approval of the faculty field experience adviser in the design student’s area of study.
Credits: 1-8
ARTD 573 - Advanced Animation Intensive work in animation using 2-D and/or 3-D techniques with emphasis on individual projects. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTD 609 - New Media Design I Selected problems in design with emphasis on computer-aided design. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or 12
ARTD 610 - Design Selected problems in design. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTD 611 - Visual Communication Advanced problems in visual communication. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTD 612 - Studies in Design Varied topics in design. Studio, lecture, and discussion or field trip. Topics announced. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTD 613 - Photography I Advanced work in photography with emphasis on experimentation and development of an individual approach. May be repeated. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4-8
ARTD 666 - Time Arts I A. Animation
B. Video Art
C. Interactivity
D. Intermedia Arts
Advanced study in media arts with emphasis on individual approaches and independent research. Students may enroll in one, two, or three of the above listed subject areas concurrently, for 4, 8, or 12 credit hours in one of these subject areas, or any combination thereof. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or 12
ARTD 675 - Time Arts: Special Topics Concentrated study in time arts and electronic media. Topics announced.
Credits: 4
ARTD 709 - New Media Design II Advanced research problems in computer-aided design. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or 12
ARTD 712 - Research and Visual Communication Research in specialized laboratory problems. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTD 713 - Photography II Investigation of creative problems in photography through extended independent study. May be repeated. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTD 766 - Time Arts II A. Animation
B. Video Art
C. Interactivity
D. Intermedia Arts
Advanced development of media arts. Students may enroll in one, two, or three of the above-listed subject areas concurrently, for 4, 8, or 12 semester hours in one of these subject areas, or any combination thereof. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or 12
ARTE 500 - Studio Foundations for Art and Design Educators Exploration of 2-D studio media appropriate for K-12 environment, studio pedagogy, and development of technical skills in the representation and interpretation of subjects. Portfolio preparation for art and design education pre-service teachers. Studio and lecture.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ for ARTE 500: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 542 - Introduction to Art Education Overview of the history of art and design education and its philosophical premises. Examination of opportunities and approaches to teaching art and design. Study of developmental characteristics of the learner. Practice in use of instructional materials and construction of lesson plans. Directed observation and supervised participation with a variety of populations and circumstances in elementary level school settings for a minimum of 25 hours of clinical experience.
Credits: 4
ARTE 543 - Art and Technology in the K-12 Classroom Focuses on the integration of emerging technologies into art and design education. The teaching of digital technologies appropriate for K-12 classroom settings will be highlighted. Hands-on experience with creating expressive art in a variety of digital media. Strategies for integrating art and technology practice into K-12 art curriculum will also be explored.
Credits: 3
ARTE 544 - Resources and Methods in Art Education: Content and Clinical Experience at the Middle Level Foundation for using arts as an active process for learning at the middle school level, including experiential and theoretical tools for understanding creativity and critical thinking in the arts and education, beginning with development of skills and perspectives as creators of art. Pedagogical approaches to the teaching of art are explored as they pertain to critical theory, visual culture, and individual pre-service teachers’ art studio practice.
Credits: 4
ARTE 563 - Reading and Writing in Art and Design Education: Critical Approaches Thematic, interdisciplinary, and culturally responsive approaches to the application of aesthetic, art historical, and critical theory and methods to instructional practice in communities and schools. Emphasis on communication theory and the role of visual and textual language in teaching and learning. Development and use of multiple methods of communication and digital instructional resources to measure and improve student performance. Types of evidence of professional growth. Lecture, discussion, and field experiences.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to educator licensure or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 580 - Alternative Teaching Experiences Internship teaching in community centers, social agencies, and other facilities offering educational programs outside of the public school pattern. Cooperatively supervised field experiences in alternative modes of instruction.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Approval of art education faculty adviser.
Credits: 3-12
ARTE 583 - Art in Elementary Classrooms Adapting visual arts concepts and skills as appropriate to the elementary child and the self-contained classroom. Emphasis on content knowledge and student growth and achievement connected to self-motivation, emotional well-being and active engagement. Field trip, lecture, studio, critique, and micro teaching experiences. Not open to art majors.
Credits: 3
ARTE 584 - Interrelated Arts Education Exploration of aesthetic concepts pertinent to education in the arts. Analysis of curricular structures that accommodate an education in combined arts and basic assumptions underlying these structures. Planning, developing, and implementing arts programs in the context of visual arts in K-12 educational systems.
Credits: 3
ARTE 588A - Student Teaching in Elementary Art Student teaching at the K-8 grade level for approximately one-half semester. Assignments to be made after approval by an art education adviser, and are subject to availability. (See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”) This course does not count toward required 33 semester hours for the M.S. in Art.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTE 682, final approval of portfolio, and successful completion of the Illinois Subject Matter Knowledge Test (Art K-12). CRQ: ARTE 588B.
Credits: 6
ARTE 588B - Student Teaching in Secondary Art Student teaching at the 9-12 grade level for approximately one-half semester. Assignments to be made after approval by an art education adviser, and are subject to availability. (See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”) This course does not count toward required 33 semester hours for the M.S. in Art.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTE 682, final approval of portfolio, and successful completion of the Illinois Subject Matter Knowledge Test (Art K-12). CRQ: ARTE 588A.
Credits: 6
ARTE 679 - Art Education for Special Needs Populations Philosophies, instructional methods, practice, and experience with appropriate materials, resources, and opportunities related to art education for special needs populations. Emphasis on laws and learning related to gifted and special education, interventions and reporting. Designed for students in elementary, middle level, secondary, special education, and art education. Lecture, discussion, and field experience.
Credits: 3
ARTE 681 - Creativity and Learning Examination of research and educational practices specifically related to the creative experience. Creativity and learning theory applied to problems of curriculum and instruction; questions of method to promote creativity in arts and humanities programs.
Credits: 3
ARTE 682 - Curriculum Development in Art and Design Education Sequential curriculum writing for teaching art and design with regards to student cognitive processes and curriculum goals, including culturally responsive, interdisciplinary and technological content. Analysis of the history and current trends in curriculum development. Emphasis on differentiated instructional and assessment methods; curriculum management, advocacy, and leadership. Arrangements for a clinical experience, with a minimum of 25 hours, will be provided to students not currently teaching in a classroom.
Credits: 3
ARTE 683 - Seminar in Art Education Investigation and discussion of topics in art education as they relate to issues in the visual arts, society, and education programs. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 3
ARTE 684 - History and Philosophy of Art Education Survey and appraisal of the historical and philosophical basis for teaching of art. Consideration of current objectives with implications for change.
Credits: 3
ARTE 685 - Research Readings in Art Education Critical evaluation of primary research. Applying criteria for evaluating: theoretical, descriptive (historical, ethnographic, empirical, and case studies), and experimental research.
Credits: 3
ARTE 686 - Leadership in Art Education Analysis of historical, sociopolitical, and economic influences on the formation and implementation of art education policy and leadership. Examination of advocacy strategies and administration of art programs.
Credits: 3
ARTE 687 - Evaluation and Assessment in Art Education Intent, function, and consequences of evaluation and assessment in art and design education. Survey of evaluation of art programs and teaching. Diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment of art. Methods and instrumentation related to evaluation in art education.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Teaching experience or at least 25 clock hours of clinical experience, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 688 - Alternative Methods of Instruction in Art Exploration of teaching approaches in art that vary in response to desired outcomes of learning. Use of models in the identification of teaching styles and in obtaining feedback. Planning and teaching for learning situations specific to K-12 art education.
Credits: 3
ARTE 689 - Internship in Art and Design Education Internship to gain clinical experience working in educational institutions or organizations to promote the development of leadership and other extracurricular knowledge and skills. Portfolio of documentary evidence required to be submitted at conclusion of course.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-6
ARTE 780 - Research Development and Writing Research design and development leading to the writing of a dissertation or other large-scale research proposal. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Ph.D. candidate or faculty approval; or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 781 - Research Topics: Independent Study A. Administration and Supervision of Arts Programs
C. Art Curriculum
D. Ethnicity in Art Education
E. Evaluation in Art Education
G. Art Museum Education
J. History and Philosophy of Art Education
K. Interrelated Arts Education
N. Learning Theory and Art Education
Q. Alternative Methods of Instruction in Art Education
R. Research Methods in Art
U. Art and Special Education
W. Media Aesthetics
Y. Special Topics
Independent research of a selected topic related to art teaching, therapy, or museum education. Credit limited to one topic per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTE 784, and at least one 600-level course in art related to topic selected, and completion of all other requirements for the M.S. degree and approval of the art education adviser.
Credits: 3 or 6
ARTE 783 - Doctoral Seminar in Art Education Analysis of selected problems and issues in art education. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours, but credit limited to 1 hour each semester.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the Ph.D. in Art Education; the Ed.D. specialization in Art Education; or consent of school.
Credits: 1
ARTE 784 - Research Methods in Art Education Survey of methods used to conduct theoretical, historical, and empirical research in art education; qualitative and quantitative methods; research question development, ethics, data analysis, and reporting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTE 681 and ARTE 685, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 790 - Curriculum Theory and Evaluation of Visual Arts Programs Curriculum theory and evaluation in art education; historical and current trends of reform in art programming; development of expert knowledge about central concepts, structures, and debates in the professional field; critical analysis of curriculum as a foundation of research and leadership.
Credits: 3
ARTE 791 - Critical Theories of Art, Culture, and Pedagogy Cultural theory as a basis for art education research. Emphasis on the actual and potential impact of various critical traditions and contemporary critical theories on art education in schools and communities.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the art education specialization in the Ed.D. program in curriculum and instruction, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 792 - Philosophies of Art and Aesthetics Historical and contemporary discourse of art and visual culture through the lenses of theoretical philosophy. Emphasis on aesthetics and ethics in Western civilization.
Credits: 3
ARTE 799 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation Student must accumulate 15 hours prior to graduation. May be repeated to a maximum of 100 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of chair of doctoral committee.
Credits: 1-100
ARTH 510 - Studies in Ancient and Middle-Eastern Art A. Egypt
B. Mesopotamia
C. Aegean Art
D. Archaic and Classical Art
E. Hellenistic Art
F. Etruscan and Early Roman Art
G. Roman Imperial Art
H. Islamic Art
I. Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of ancient and Middle Eastern art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 520 - Studies in Medieval Art A. Early Christian and Early Byzantine Art: 330-843
B. Middle and Late Byzantine Art: ca. 843-1543
C. Early Medieval Art: ca. 500-1000
D. Romanesque and Gothic Art: ca. 1000-1400
E. Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of medieval art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 530 - Studies in Early Modern European Art A. Early Italian Renaissance Art
B. Early Northern Renaissance Art
C. 16th Century Italian Art
D. 16th Century Northern European Art
E. 17th and 18th Century European Art
F. Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of early modern art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 540 - Studies in Modern and American Art A. American Art before 1945
B. The Avant-Garde
C. Art Worlds — 19th and 20th Centuries
D. Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of modern and American art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 550 - Studies in Contemporary Art A. Art Communities
B. Art and Globalization
C. The Concept of the Contemporary
D. Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of contemporary art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 560 - Studies in Design A. Modern and Postmodern Architecture
B. From Print Culture to New Media
C. From Craft to Industry
D. Sustainability
E. Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of design from the 19th century to the present. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 570 - Studies in Asian Art A. Chinese Art
B. Japanese Art
C. South and Southeast Asian Art
D. Southeast Asian Art
E. Islamic Art
F. Buddhist Art
G. Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of Asian art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 580 - Studies in African, Oceanian, Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Latin-American Art Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
A. African Art
B. Pre-Columbian Art
C. Latin American Art
D. Thematic Subjects
History, theory, and criticism of various aspects of African, Oceanian, Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Latin-American art. May be repeated with different subjects. Multiple enrollments with different subjects are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 586 - Art Historical Methodology Studies of various methodological approaches and tools employed in the discipline of art history.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: 6 semester hours of art history survey or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTH 651 - Topics in Art History: Ancient and Middle-Eastern Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Art, and Outsider Art, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 652 - Topics in Art History: Medieval Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, including The Holy Image, The Art of Narrative in the Middle Ages, Imperial to Papal Rome, and The Art of the Medieval Book, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 653 - Topics in Art History: Early Modern European Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Art and Science: Optics, Images, and Visual Propaganda, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 654 - Topics in Art History: Modern and American Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as The Duchamp Effect, Controversies in American Art, Modernist Groups, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 655 - Topics in Art History: Contemporary Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Photography as Art and Art as Photography, Globalization and Contemporary Art, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 656 - Topics in Art History: Design In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Vienna 1900: Art and Culture at the Fin-de-Siècle, and Fashion- Modernism-Modernity, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 657 - Topics in Art History: Asian Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics such as, The Female in Japanese Art, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 658 - Topics in Art History: African, Oceanian, Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Latin-American Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics such as, Art, Ideology, and Empire: The Visual Culture of the Culhua-Mexica (Aztec) State, and Art and Architecture of the Ancient Maya, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 699A - Art History Master’s Thesis One of two possible capstone research experiences for the Master’s of Art in Art with Specialization in Art History Degree. Sustained, written examination of one particular topic in the history of art or design which synthesizes current scholarship in the field, and which contributes new research or theoretical analysis. Must be submitted to and archived by the NIU Graduate School at the end of the student’s graduating semester according to the published deadline of NIU’s Graduate School. May be repeated. Once the master’s research thesis work begins, students must enroll each semester through the graduating semester.
Credits: 1-3
ARTH 699B - Art History Master’s Research Project One of two possible capstone research experiences for the Master’s of Art in Art with Specialization in Art History Degree. Examples include sustained research papers contributing new scholarship on a particular topic in the history of art or design, which may be accompanied by curated exhibitions or exhibition proposals, articles prepared for publication, or papers read at professional conferences. Drafts and completed work must be submitted according to the deadlines set by the Art History Division Graduate Coordinator. May be repeated. Once the master’s research project work begins, students must enroll each semester through the graduating semester.
Credits: 1-3
ARTH 701 - Seminar in Art History Investigation of specific topics in art history. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours, but credit limited to 3 semester hours per topic.
Credits: 3
ARTH 703 - Independent Study in the History of Art Individual research in special problems and original subjects in art history as determined by student and adviser. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours, but credit limited to 3 semester hours per topic.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Permission of adviser.
Credits: 3
ARTH 785 - Topics in Art History In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Multiple enrollment is allowed in the same semeter, but credit is limited to 3 semester hours per topic.
Credits: 3
ARTS 524 - Atelier Drawing Directed study to expand knowledge of a specific style of drawing with emphasis on the current philosophies, instructional methods, practice, and experiences. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 525 - Atelier Painting Directed study to expand knowledge of a specific style of painting with emphasis on the current philosophies, instructional methods, practice, and experiences. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 615 - Introduction to Studio Practices Lecture/ discussion course to introduce and develop the skills related to the development of the student entering the M.F.A. program. Includes artists’ presentations, portfolio documentation, resume writing, group critiques, faculty presentations, studio/materials safety, and selected readings.
Credits: 3
ARTS 620 - Drawing I Analytical studies of style and structure. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 623 - Painting I Development of individual style in painting. Extended independent study. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours. Students may take two sections (4 semester hours each) concurrently with the same instructor or with different instructors.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 630 - Printmaking I
A. Intaglio and Relief
B. Lithography
D. Serigraphy
Graduate level introduction to the specific disciplines of printmaking. Focus will be placed on individual development of skills and techniques in any of the stated areas. May be repeated. Students may enroll in two separate areas concurrently for 4 semester hours each.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 641 - Ceramics I Exploration of three-dimensional forms using clay and related materials. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 650 - Digital Fabrication Workshop Introduction to the use of two and three dimensional design software and industrial output methodologies as applied to advanced creative works in studio or design.
Credits: 4
ARTS 651 - Metalwork and Jewelry I Intensive studio work in selected techniques and processes. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 661 - Sculpture I Advanced individual development through work in various media. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 670 - Special Topics in Fiber Emphasis on specific topics or processes within the fiber curriculum. Special topics classes may include: Artists Books, Japanese Papermaking, Upholstery as Metaphor, T-Shirt, Body Boundaries, Textiles as Social Engagement, Garment as Metaphor, and other themes. May be repeated to a maximum of 28 semester hours.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 715 - Professional Studio Practices Lecture/ discussion course to assist students in the development of skills related to the professional practice of art. Includes exhibition preparation, art career preparation, the teaching dossier, business practice for the studio artist, grant writing, field trips to galleries and museums, artist presentations, and selected readings.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 615 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTS 720 - Drawing II Advanced problems in drawing. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 723 - Painting II Individual development of style. Extended independent study. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 728 - Technical and Historical Resources of the Artist: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Media and processes of the artist and their historical significance. Emphasis on selected techniques from 14th through 20th centuries. Studio and lecture.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 729 - Technical and Historical Resources of the Artist: Advanced Independent Study In-depth research and/ or studio application in specific historical techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school. Recommended: ARTS 728.
Credits: 4
ARTS 730 - Printmaking Workshop
Individual technical exploration and aesthetic development in areas of printmaking. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 741 - Ceramics II Individual technical exploration and professional development in clay and related materials. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 751 - Metalwork and Jewelry II Emphasis on expression and competence of execution in individualized studio work. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours. Student may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12Page: 1
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Music
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Master’s Programs
Sixth-year Degree Programs
Licensure Programs
Cooperative Education/Internship
MUED 577 - Jazz Pedagogy Exploration of various approaches to teaching jazz including improvisation, style, articulation, and phrasing as well as the development of curriculum designs.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUED 582 - The Music Education Approaches of Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodály Exploration of the approaches of Emile Jaques- Dalcroze, Carl Orff, and Zoltan Kodály relating to vocal/choral, instrumental, and general music education. Evaluation of pedagogical materials and application to elementary, middle/junior high, and high school levels.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUED 583 - Computer Technology in the P-12 Music Program Integrating hardware devices and software for composition, sequencing, aural skills and theory; the Internet for supplementary instruction; basic web page construction; designing technology-infused general music curricula; and creating spreadsheets for music program administration and assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUED 590 - Student Teaching K-8 Student teaching experience at the elementary or middle school level, including general music experience, for half of one semester. Placements are arranged through the School of Music, and are subject to availability. May not be applied to the Master of Music (MM) or Performer’s Certificate (PC) in the School of Music.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 5
MUED 595 - Student Teaching 6-12 Student teaching experience at the secondary level, including conducting instrumental or vocal music ensembles, for half of one semester. Placements are arranged through the School of Music. May not be applied to the Master’s of Music (M.M.) or Performer’s Certificate in the School of Music.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 5
MUED 670 - Pedagogy: Woodwinds Techniques of class and individual instruction in orchestral woodwind instruments, with emphasis on intermediate and advanced levels. Review and evaluation of solo, ensemble, and other instructional literature for all levels. Does not satisfy requirements for educator licensure.
Credits: 2
MUED 671 - Pedagogy: Brass Techniques of class and individual instruction in orchestral brass instruments, with emphasis on intermediate and advanced levels. Review and evaluation of solo, ensemble, and other instructional literature for all levels. Does not satisfy requirements for educator licensure.
Credits: 2
MUED 672 - Pedagogy: Percussion Techniques of individual and class instruction in the percussion instruments, with emphasis on intermediate and advanced levels. Review and evaluation of solo and ensemble material at all levels. Does not satisfy requirements for educator licensure.
Credits: 2
MUED 673 - Pedagogy: Special Topics Special projects and studies in pedagogy. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours. Does not satisfy requirements for educator licensure.
Credits: 2
MUED 674 - Pedagogy: Strings Techniques of class and individual instruction in orchestral stringed instruments, with emphasis on intermediate and advanced levels. Review and evaluation of solo, ensemble, and other instructional literature for all levels. Does not satisfy requirements for educator licensure.
Credits: 2
MUED 675 - Piano Methods and Materials Methods and materials used in piano teaching either in the public schools or privately. Class piano methods, organization, and materials. Observation of and participation in university piano classes.
Credits: 3
MUED 677 - Seminar in Suzuki Pedagogy Study of the philosophy, psychology, repertoire, and pedagogy of the Suzuki Method including guided observation and supervised teaching. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
MUED 678 - Current Trends in Elementary Music Education Detailed study of the conceptual and behavioral approaches to the elementary general music program. Evaluation of current methods and materials.
Credits: 3
MUED 680 - Workshop in Music Concentrated study of particular topics of interest in music. Enrollment in more than one workshop per term is permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours, but no more than 3 semester hours may be applied toward the M.M. degree.
Credits: 1-3
MUED 681 - Pedagogy of Singing Techniques and procedures of teaching singing. Emphasis on how the singing voice works and practical methods for achieving proper function.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Permission of the School of Music.
Credits: 3
MUED 682 - Diverse Populations in Music Education Curricula, strategies, programming, administration, and philosophies which encourage and actively promote diversity in music education.
Credits: 3
MUED 683 - Supervision and Administration of the Music Program Functions and techniques of supervision and administration of the music program. Emphasis on problems in curriculum equipment and materials, budget, schedules, and programs. Techniques for inservice training in music for classroom teachers.
Credits: 3
MUED 684 - Techniques of Research in Music Nature of research and scientific method; application to problems in music and music education; problem of definition; development of a research design; probability and sampling procedure; specialized techniques for the location, collection, quantification, and treatment of data. Required for the M.M. degree with an area of study in music education.
Credits: 3
MUED 685 - Foundations of Music Education Historical and philosophical bases of music education. Application of learning theories to problems of music teaching. Required for the M.M. degree with an area of study in music education.
Credits: 3
MUED 689 - Seminar in Music Education Investigation of specific issues in the various areas of music education. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 3
MUED 775 - Psychology of Music Functions of the music mind and factors involved in the development of musical skills and maturity.
Credits: 3
MUED 798 - Selected Studies in Music Education Independent or small-group study of selected topics. Participation in more than one independent study per term permitted by consent of school director. May be repeated to a maximum of 20 semester hours. See specific degree requirements for limitations. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-4
MUHL 521 - Topic Studies in Ethnomusicology Studies and reports on special topics in world music: bibliography, discography, instruments, etc. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 522 - Jazz History Significant changes and developments in jazz. Analysis of the styles of a number of jazz performers.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 526 - American Music Development of solo, chamber, symphonic, and choral music, and opera from the Moravians of colonial America to the American experimental composers of the 20th century.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 531 - Music of Southeast Asia Study of the music of Southeast Asia with emphasis on the music of Indonesian gamelan.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 532 - Music of China Study of the music of China with emphasis on existing genres.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 533 - Choral Literature I Survey of choral literature from 1400 to 1750.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 534 - Choral Literature II Survey of choral literature from 1750 to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 535 - Organ Literature I Survey of organ literature from 1300 to 1750, including the works of J. S. Bach.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 536 - Organ Literature II Survey of the organ works after J. S. Bach and classical, romantic, and contemporary literature.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 537 - Piano Literature I Survey of clavier and piano literature to the mid-19th century.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 538 - Piano Literature II Survey of romantic and contemporary piano literature.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 539 - Guitar Literature Survey of lute, vihuela, and guitar literature from the Renaissance to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 580 - Wind Instrument Literature Wind instrument literature from ca. 1600 to the present, with emphasis on the 20th century American concert band. Includes literature covering all major stylistic periods suitable for public school and college instrumental ensembles. Analytical techniques applied to selected works.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 623 - 20th Century Idioms I Musical developments from 1890 to 1950; impressionism, primitivism; expressionism; jazz influences; early serial techniques.
Credits: 3
MUHL 626 - Survey of World Music Survey of traditional music (both folk classical/court) in world cultures. Examination of the relationship of music to selected aspects of the people and culture of East, South, Central and Southeast Asia, Australia, Polynesia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Credits: 3
MUHL 627 - The Renaissance Music in the Renaissance (ca. 1450-1600), with study of representative styles.
Credits: 3
MUHL 628 - Baroque Idioms and Styles Selected studies in music of the baroque period.
Credits: 3
MUHL 629 - The Classic Era European music from ca. 1730-1820.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 630 - The Romantic Era European music from ca. 1820-1900.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 631 - 20th Century Idioms II Historical, organizational, and theoretical aspects of avant garde and experimental compositions, including electronic and computer music.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUHL 623 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 633 - Seminar in Musical Research The technique of writing and speaking about music. Reading and critical evaluation of writings about music. Survey of resources for musical research, such as reference materials and the means of locating sources and editions.
Credits: 3
MUHL 634 - Seminar in Music History and Literature Research and analysis in selected areas of music history and literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 637 - Chamber Music Studies Independent studies in chamber music analysis and performance practices.
Credits: 3
MUHL 638 - Seminar in Piano Literature Focused study of a major component of the piano literature, including research, analysis, and discussion of performance practices. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 2
MUHL 721 - History of Opera History and development of the opera from the Florentine camerata to the present.
Credits: 3
MUHL 722 - History of Symphonic Music Study of orchestral music, with emphasis on the symphony and solo concerto. Analytical techniques applied to selected works.
Credits: 3
MUHL 798 - Selected Studies in Music History and Literature Independent or small-group study of selected topics. Participation in more than one independent study per semester permitted by consent of school director. May be repeated to a maximum of 20 semester hours. See specific degree requirements for limitations. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-4
MUSC 699A - Final Recital Preparation and completion of a graduate recital. May be repeated to a maximum of 99 semester hours but a maximum of 4 semester hours can be used toward degree requiements. S/U/IP grading.
Credits: 1-99
MUSC 699B - Thesis Preparation and completion of a thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of 99 semester hours but a maximum of 4 semester hours can be used toward degree requirements. S/U/IP grading.
Credits: 1-99
MUSC 699C - Composition Preparation and completion of a composition. May be repeated to a maximum of 99 semester hours but a maximum of 4 semester hours can be used toward degree requirements. S/U/IP grading.
Credits: 1-99
MUSC 699D - Final Project Preparation and completion of a final project. May be repeated to a maximum of 99 semester hours but a maximum of 4 semester hours can be used toward degree requirements. S/U/IP grading.
Credits: 1-99
MUSC 790 - Internship in Music A. Composition and Arranging
B. Recording Techniques
C. Performance
D. Music Industry
E. Music Education
Cooperatively supervised, full- or part-time professional field experience with approved organizations or individuals, to provide a learning experience complementary to the student’s anticipated career goals. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-4
MUSC 797 - Performer’s Certificate Research and Performance A series of performances and presentations with accompanying research, prepared in consultation with the adviser and approved by the program committee. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours but a maximum of 8 hours can be used toward degree requirements. S/U/IP grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the performer’s certificate program.
Credits: 1-4
MUSE 615 - String Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 616 - Woodwind Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 617 - Brass Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 618 - Percussion Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 619 - Guitar Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 620 - Keyboard Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 621 - Mixed Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 622 - New Music Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 623 - Early Music Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 624 - Jazz Combo Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 625 - Latin Jazz Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 630 - Wind Symphony Open to all students who play wind and percussion instruments. Participation in both MUSE 630 and MUSE 631 during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 631 - Wind Ensemble Open to all students who play wind and percussion instruments. Participation in both MUSE 630 and MUSE 631 during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 632 - All-University Band Open to all students who play wind and percussion instruments. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 640 - Women’s Chorus A non-auditioned treble voice choral ensemble performing repertoire of music composed for treble voices from Western and non-Western choral music traditions, especially commissioned new music, and music of women composers. This course is for non-voice majors. May be repeated to a maximum of 99 semester hours.
Credits: 1
MUSE 641 - Chamber Choir Study of vocal repertoire as developed through ensemble participation. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 642 - University Chorus Open to all students proficient in singing and interested in choral activities. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 643 - Opera Theatre Study of vocal repertoire as developed through ensemble participation. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 644 - Jazzvox Study of vocal repertoire as developed through ensemble participation. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 645 - Concert Choir Study and performance of musical masterworks from the 16th through the 20th century. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 650 - Jazz Ensemble Performance and study of various styles of jazz and popular music. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 660 - NIU Philharmonic Open to all qualified students. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 665 - Campus String Orchestra Open to all qualified students. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 670 - Gamelan Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 671 - African Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 672 - Steel Band Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 673 - All University Steel Band Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 674 - Tabla Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during same term permitted. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSE 675 - Chinese Music Ensemble Introduction to Chinese music through various repertoires: the traditional Silk and Bamboo Ensemble of the South Bank of Yang Zi River (Jiang Nan Si Zhu), narrative singing genres, such as Peking opera, Nan-guan, and Mountain and Lyric songs, and the modern Chinese orchestral and instrumental compositions. Traditional philosophical perspectives of and Western influences on Chinese music through various performance opportunities. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music.
Credits: 1
MUSP 562 - Survey of the Music Industry Study of the basic workings of the music business including copyright law, contracts, the record industry, music publishing, artist management, and other music-related careers.
Credits: 2
MUSP 606 - Diction for Pianists I Italian and German pronunciation, using the International Phonetic Alphabet as a basis. Faculty-supervised vocal coaching in class and at rehearsals. Enrollment limited to graduate keyboard Area 2 students.
Credits: 2
MUSP 607 - Diction for Pianists II French and English pronunciation, using the International Phonetic Alphabet as a basis. Faculty-supervised vocal coaching in class and at rehearsals. Enrollment limited to graduate keyboard Area 2 students.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUSP 606 or consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUSP 610 - Piano: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 611 - Organ: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 612 - Harpsichord: Secondary Emphasis on performance with proficiency requirements. Individual and/ or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Students who wish to take secondary private study must obtain consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
MUSP 613 - Harp: Secondary Stresses performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Students who wish to take secondary private study must obtain consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
MUSP 614 - Voice: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Students who wish to take secondary private study must obtain consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
MUSP 615 - Violin: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 616 - Viola: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 617 - Violoncello: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 618 - Contrabass: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 619 - Guitar: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 620 - Flute: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 621 - Oboe: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 622 - Clarinet: Secondary Credits: 1Page: 1
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Theatre and Dance
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TH-D 505 - Ballet Emphasis on complex ballet techniques for performance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible to a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 semester hours. Proficiency required for admission to this course.
Credits: 1
TH-D 506 - Modern Dance Emphasis on complex modern dance techniques for performance and on movement quality and interpretative performance elements. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible to a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 semester hours. Proficiency required for admission.
Credits: 1
TH-D 508 - Pointe II Advanced pointe techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours. Proficiency required for admission.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
TH-D 509 - Pas De Deux Partnering techniques and principles in classical ballet. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
TH-D 520 - The Business of Dance Practical application of studies to business, artistic, and academic development in the profession.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
TH-D 567 - Dance Notation I Theoretical and practical introduction to notation. Analysis and recording of movement through the systems of Labanotation or Benesh Movement Notation. Equal emphasis placed on reading and writing dance scores. Recommended: Knowledge of intermediate-level ballet vocabulary.
Credits: 3
TH-D 568 - Dance Notation II Continuation of TH-D 567, including floor work and group scoring. Emphasis on reading of dance scores and recording movement in Labanotation or Benesh Movement Notation.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: TH-D 567 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
TH-D 574 - Dance Philosophy and Aesthetics Philosophy of dance including aesthetic principles and critical evaluations of varying dance forms and styles.
Credits: 3
TH-D 577 - Special Studies in Dance A. Spanish
B. Mid-Eastern
C. Advanced Theatrical Jazz
D. Character
E. Female Classical Variations
J. Male Classical Variations
M. Theatrical Tap
N. Repertory
Q. Other
Studies in dance forms. Open to students who qualify for specialized study. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible to a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 semester hours.
Credits: 1
TH-D 588 - Choreography Continued analysis of the elements of choreographic forms, styles, and trends with the development of dance studies of extended length; consideration of the theory and technique of advanced group work. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
TH-D 596 - Tutorial in Dance Directed individual study in special areas of dance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible to a maximum of 5 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 504 - Stage Combat Introduction to the fundamental skills of effective stage violence. Exploration of hand-to-hand, rapier, and dagger usage on stage. Teaches a fundamental understanding of violence on stage which provides a basis for advanced application to the technique.
Credits: 2
THEA 516 - Acting Studio: On-Camera Artistic projects requiring acting for film and/or video.
Credits: 3
THEA 535 - Pattern Development An overview of patternmaking techniques for the theatre.Explores different patternmaking techniques including: flat patterning, drafting systems, draping and primitive ethnic patterning (based on geometry and simple shapes).
Credits: 3
THEA 536 - Millinery and Accessories Exploration of millinery techniques including blocked felt, constructed buckram, straw and soft hats. Projects will have emphasis on both historical and theatrical interpretations of the techniques.
Credits: 3
THEA 537 - Dyeing and Fabric Modification for the Theatre Introduces the student to a variety of dyeing, painting and surface design techniques applicable to use on the stage. Considers techniques as well as products and the implication of both for costume design and construction.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 549 - Design and Technology Seminar in special problems and topics in design and technology. Open to students who are prepared for advanced and specialized study. Topics to be announced in advance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 550 - Advanced Drafting Advanced study of drafting techniques for the theatre emphasizing designing with Autocad with focus on the creation of virtual models and the derivation of typical design documentation from Autocad models. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 551 - Electronic Visualization Advanced study of modeling, rendering, and animation technique for the theatre emphasizing design with Autocad and Autovision or 3-D Studio. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 552 - Drawing for the Theatre Development for drawing and painting skills and exploration of graphic media paying particular attention to the needs of theatrical designers. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 2
THEA 553 - Rendering Techniques Practical exploration of graphic media and techniques for the theatrical designer. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 555 - Scene Painting Hands on investigation of concepts, tools, and techniques of scenic painting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 556 - Rigging for the Performing Arts Advanced study of overhead lifting equipment and techniques commonly used in theatres, arenas, and other performance venues. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 557 - Automation and Stage Machinery Advanced study of mechanical devices used to create motion in theatrical productions. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 558 - Structural Design for the Stage Advanced study of strengths and weaknesses of material and joining methods used to construct scenery. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 560 - Vectorworks Drafting A thorough introduction to Vectorworks, including 2D drafting, the development of 3D models, and lighting design using Vectorworks Spotlight.
Credits: 3
THEA 561 - Light Board Programming and Automated Fixtures An introduction to several theatrical lighting consoles, including those produced by Electronic Theatre Controls, Flying Pig Systems, and GrandMA. Emphasis will be place on the online and offline use of these consoles, pre-visualization techniques, and the use of LED and Automated fixtures.
Credits: 3
THEA 562 - Portfolio Development Skills needed to develop and present a professional portfolio, website, and resume for a career in professional theatre. Emphasis is placed on theatrical production photography, computer editing skills, and public presentation skills.
Credits: 3
THEA 565 - Managing the Performing Arts Managing and working within performing arts organizations with special attention to areas of marketing, public relations, grants acquisition, audience development, box office procedures, budgeting, union relations, organizational structure, and board recruitment and participation. Study of the role of government in the funding of arts groups.
Credits: 3
THEA 566 - The Business of Theatre Study and practice of audition and interviewing techniques, contracts, taxes, unions, agencies, and other subjects for the professional.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 575 - Contemporary Theatre Study of theatrical art throughout the world since 1968, and the changing role of theatre in society. Considerations of contemporary movements in acting, directing, design, and playwriting. reading and analysis of significant and contemporary plays.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 576 - Theatre History Seminar in special periods of theatre history. Open to students who are prepared for advanced and specialized study. Topics to be announced in advance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 577 - African-American Theatre Exploration of the history of African-American theatre artists in the United States. Surveys of the contribution to theatre history by African-Americans from the minstrel era to the present. Emphasis on the development and evolution of playwrights, actors, and audiences.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 578 - Period Style for the Theatre I Intensive investigation of period style from pre-Egyptian through the Renaissance as it relates to theatrical production. Exploration of period clothing, manners, decor, and architecture with projects from dramatic literature.
Credits: 3
THEA 579 - Period Style for the Theatre II Intensive investigation of period style from Egyptian through contemporary as it relates to theatrical production. Exploration of period clothing and manners.
Credits: 3
THEA 581 - Playwriting I Conventions and techniques that playwrights use to communicate in the theatre. Analysis of selected plays. Lectures and discussion combined with exercises in the planning and writing of scenes and short plays.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 582 - Playwriting Studio Advanced work on new scripts generated by student playwrights. Involves interaction and collaboration in a three dimensional setting with directors and performers.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 590 - Summer Repertory Practicum Extensive and concentrated production experience in the preparation and performance of summer theatre repertory. Emphasis on the unique problems of repertory companies: performance, technology, and management. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 591 - Topics in Theatrical Performance Intensive investigation of a single dramatic form or theatrical phenomenon with emphasis on performance. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-6
THEA 601 - Research Techniques in Theatre Arts Review of bibliographical and research methods applicable to graduate study in theatre arts. Consideration of project and research paper writing; collaborative approach to performance; preparation of prospectuses, and reports.
Credits: 3
THEA 607A - Period Style for Actors: Text Analysis In-depth research and textual investigation of the dramatic works of the 17th, 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to M.F.A. specialization in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 607B - Period Style for Actors: Physicality Period style and movement exploration of the 17th, 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to M.F.A. specialization in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 608 - Acting Techniques Study in contact and truthful response, conversational reality, concentration, spontaneity, getting in touch with one’s own behavior and that of others.
Credits: 3
THEA 609 - Advanced Voice and Diction A. Freeing the Voice
B. Building the Voice
C. Voice Characterization
D. Musical Theatre Performance
E. Stage Speech
In-depth voice study including voice production, voice characterization, verse, dialects, musical theatre performance, and specialized topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the M.F.A. specialization in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 610 - Advanced Acting A. The Actor’s Inner Life
B. Clarity and Character
Studies in advanced acting. Each semester will be a further development of performance technique as it relates to the rehearsal process. Scene work used as a means of gauging the actor’s ability to apply studio work to text. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: THEA 608 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 611 - Advanced Movement A. Relaxation and Response
B. Expression and the Body
C. Specificity
In-depth stage movement studies including character work, combat, and specialized topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the M.F.A. specialization in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 612 - Directing Techniques Exploration of directing as an art form. Study of directorial processes: analysis, research, conceptualization, designer interaction, rehearsal processes, and performance study.
Credits: 4
THEA 613 - Advanced Stage Management Advanced study of the stage manager in theatrical production. Examination of the prompt script, coordination of production personnel, and the management responsibilities in the prerehearsal, rehearsal, and performance periods.
Credits: 2
THEA 619 - Performance and Production In-depth research and performance or production preparation in a significant area of the performing arts. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: M.F.A. candidacy or consent of school.
Credits: 1
THEA 636 - Advanced Costume Design I Advanced exploration of the costume design process from analysis to the execution of designs.
Credits: 3
THEA 641 - Advanced Lighting I Study of advanced lighting design and technology for the performing arts, including preparation of designs and practical experience.
Credits: 3
THEA 646 - Advanced Scene Design I Exploration of advanced scene design processes from analysis to the execution of designs.
Credits: 3
THEA 670 - Seminar: Theatre History A. Greek and Roman Theatre
B. Medieval, Elizabethan, and Jacobean Theatre
C. 17th and 18th Century Theatre
D. 19th and 20th Century Theatre (until 1968)
E. Contemporary Theatre
G. Special Topics
Subject and materials change from semester to semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 semester hours.
Credits: 3
THEA 676 - Script Laboratory Study of theatre and drama in special periods and genres. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 677 - Seminar in Theatre Research Intensive investigation of a single significant dramatic form or theatrical phenomenon. Topics selected on basis of current research needs and announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 680 - Theatrical Criticism Major contributors to the arts of dramatic and theatrical criticism from the Greeks to the present day as they have influenced dramatic and theatrical practices.
Credits: 3
THEA 695 - Internship in Theatre Arts Off-campus experience opportunities with selected organizations in theatre. Limited to qualified students. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. S/U grading may be used.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-9
THEA 697 - Directed Individual Study in Theatre Arts Independent study of problems in any area of theatre. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 699 - Thesis Open only to students writing a thesis in an M.A. program. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of the student’s graduate adviser.
Credits: 1-6
THEA 708 - Verse Drama Integrated voice and performance work on scenes and monologues from Greek to Elizabethan drama.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the M.F.A. specialization in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 712 - Directing Studio Development of skills in analysis, research, staging, and production; study of directing styles and the directors who developed them. Practical application of techniques and research. May be repeated to a maximum of 20 semester hours.
Credits: 5
THEA 713 - Directing Laboratory Individualized development of techniques of directing. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours.
Credits: 1
THEA 716 - Advanced Acting Laboratory Individualized development of techniques of acting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 748 - Technology Studio Individualized development of technical proficiency and creativity of fields of theatre technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: M.F.A. candidacy.
Credits: 5
THEA 749 - Design Studio Individualized development in technical proficiency and aesthetics in costume, scene, and lighting design. May be repeated to a maximum of 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: M.F.A. candidacy.
Credits: 5
THEA 799 - Final Project Artistic projects undertaken by M.F.A. candidates. Includes analysis, completion of project, oral examination, final project documentation.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: M.F.A. candidacy and consent of student’s graduate adviser.
Credits: 1-6
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