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ART 1301 | Art Appreciation | ART 1301 (ARTS 1301) Art Appreciation (3-0). An introductory course leading to an understanding of the Visual Arts. |
ART 1303 | Art History I | ART 1303 (ARTS 1303) Art History I (3-0). A survey of the art and architecture of the Western World from prehistoric times through the Gothic Period. |
ART 1304 | Art History II | ART 1304 (ARTS 1304) Art History II (3-0). A survey of the art and architecture of the Western World from the Early Renaissance to the contemporary period. Qualifies for general education credit. |
ART 1311 | Design I | ART 1311 (ARTS 1311) Design I (2-4). An introduction to the fundamentals of two-dimensional design. |
ART 1312 | Design II | ART 1312 (ARTS 1312) Design II (2-4). Three-dimensional design and color theory. (May be taken before Design I) |
ART 1316 | Drawing I | ART 1316 (ARTS 1316) Drawing I (2-4). An introduction to drawing fundamentals with stress upon observations and techniques involving various drawing media. |
ART 1317 | Drawing II | ART 1317 (ARTS 1317) Drawing II (2-4). Continuation of drawing skills and techniques as begun in Drawing I (1316) with emphasis on compositional skills. Prerequisite: ART 1316. |
ART 2313 | Design Communication I | ART 2313 (ARTS 2313) Design Communications I (2-4). Understanding how to use the fundamentals of design such as line shape color texture and typography to create posters logos and other visual needs for clients. |
ART 2316 | Painting I | ART 2316 (ARTS 2316) Painting I (2-4). Exploring opaque painting media (oil or acrylic) with emphasis on color and composition. |
ART 2326 | Sculpture I | ART 2326 (ARTS 2326) Sculpture I (2-4). Exploratory studies in the principles materials and techniques of sculpture. (ARTS 2326) |
ART 2346 | Ceramics I | ART 2346 (ARTS 2346) Ceramics I (2-4). An introduction to basic ceramic processes including wheel throwing hand building glazing and firing. |
ART 2347 | Ceramics II | ART 2347 (ARTS 2347) Ceramics II (2-4). A further exploration of intermediate ceramic processes including wheel throwing glazing and kiln firing. Prerequisite: ART 2346. |
ART 2366 | Watercolor I | ART 2366 (ARTS) Watercolor I (2-4). Exploring transparent painting media (watercolor or tempera) with emphasis on methods and techniques. |
ART 3301 | Art Studio Conc. - Ceramics | ART 3301 Art Studio Concentration (2-4). First level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. The course may be repeated for credit up to three times in an area of specialization. Student will need to discuss their artistic background with the instructor. |
ART 3301 | Art Studio Conc. Ceramics | ART 3301 Art Studio Concentration (2-4). First level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. The course may be repeated for credit up to three times in an area of specialization. Student will need to discuss their artistic background with the instructor. |
ART 3301 | Art Studio Conc.: Ceramics | ART 3301 Art Studio Concentration (2-4). First level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. The course may be repeated for credit up to three times in an area of specialization. Student will need to discuss their artistic background with the instructor. |
ART 3301 | Art Studio Conc.: Painting | ART 3301 Art Studio Concentration (2-4). First level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. The course may be repeated for credit up to three times in an area of specialization. Student will need to discuss their artistic background with the instructor. |
ART 3301 | Art Studio Conc.: Photography | ART 3301 Art Studio Concentration (2-4). First level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. The course may be repeated for credit up to three times in an area of specialization. Student will need to discuss their artistic background with the instructor. |
ART 3301 | Art Studio Conc.: Printmaking | ART 3301 Art Studio Concentration (2-4). First level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. The course may be repeated for credit up to three times in an area of specialization. Student will need to discuss their artistic background with the instructor. |
ART 3301 | Art Studio Concentration | ART 3301 Art Studio Concentration (2-4). First level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. The course may be repeated for credit up to three times in an area of specialization. Student will need to discuss their artistic background with the instructor. |
ART 3301 | Art Studio Concentration:Glass | ART 3301 Art Studio Concentration (2-4). First level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. The course may be repeated for credit up to three times in an area of specialization. Student will need to discuss their artistic background with the instructor. |
ART 3301 | Art Studio Concentration:Paint | ART 3301 Art Studio Concentration (2-4). First level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. The course may be repeated for credit up to three times in an area of specialization. Student will need to discuss their artistic background with the instructor. |
ART 3302 | Printmaking | ART 3302 Printmaking (2-4). An introduction to the basic printmaking processes including calligraphic intaglio stencil and relief. |
ART 3304 | Fused & Slumped Glass | ART 3304 Fused and Slumped Glass (2-4). This course is an introduction to fused and slumped glass experienced through artistic means. Students will learn glass studio practice safety glass cutting techniques kiln operation and maintenance. |
ART 3310 | Photography | ART 3310 Special Topics (3-0). Topics to be selected from history and literature of art traditional and studio art art in the general culture techniques of teaching art in the public schools or other topics in the field of art. (May be repeated for credit when topic varies.) |
ART 3310 | Special Topics Art History | ART 3310 Special Topics (3-0). Topics to be selected from history and literature of art traditional and studio art art in the general culture techniques of teaching art in the public schools or other topics in the field of art. (May be repeated for credit when topic varies.) |
ART 3310 | Special Topics Photography | ART 3310 Special Topics (3-0). Topics to be selected from history and literature of art traditional and studio art art in the general culture techniques of teaching art in the public schools or other topics in the field of art. (May be repeated for credit when topic varies.) |
ART 3310 | Special Topics: Photography | ART 3310 Special Topics (3-0). Topics to be selected from history and literature of art traditional and studio art art in the general culture techniques of teaching art in the public schools or other topics in the field of art. (May be repeated for credit when topic varies.) |
ART 3310 | Special Topics: Raku | ART 3310 Special Topics (3-0). Topics to be selected from history and literature of art traditional and studio art art in the general culture techniques of teaching art in the public schools or other topics in the field of art. (May be repeated for credit when topic varies.) |
ART 3310 | User Interface Design | ART 3310 Special Topics (3-0). Topics to be selected from history and literature of art traditional and studio art art in the general culture techniques of teaching art in the public schools or other topics in the field of art. (May be repeated for credit when topic varies.) |
ART 4301 | Adv Studio Conc I Digital | ART 4301 Advanced Studio Concentration I (2-4). QEP mapped course. Second level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. These classes develop formal competence in the technical mastery of materials. Comprehensive compositional and formal skills expressive characteristics in the visualization of ideas and innovative formal considerations. |
ART 4301 | Adv Studio Conc. I - Ceramics | ART 4301 Advanced Studio Concentration I (2-4). QEP mapped course. Second level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. These classes develop formal competence in the technical mastery of materials. Comprehensive compositional and formal skills expressive characteristics in the visualization of ideas and innovative formal considerations. |
ART 4301 | Adv Studio Conc. I Paint | ART 4301 Advanced Studio Concentration I (2-4). QEP mapped course. Second level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. These classes develop formal competence in the technical mastery of materials. Comprehensive compositional and formal skills expressive characteristics in the visualization of ideas and innovative formal considerations. |
ART 4301 | Adv Studio Conc. I: Adv Paint | ART 4301 Advanced Studio Concentration I (2-4). QEP mapped course. Second level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. These classes develop formal competence in the technical mastery of materials. Comprehensive compositional and formal skills expressive characteristics in the visualization of ideas and innovative formal considerations. |
ART 4301 | Adv Studio Conc. I: Ceramics | ART 4301 Advanced Studio Concentration I (2-4). QEP mapped course. Second level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. These classes develop formal competence in the technical mastery of materials. Comprehensive compositional and formal skills expressive characteristics in the visualization of ideas and innovative formal considerations. |
ART 4301 | Adv Studio Concentration I | ART 4301 Advanced Studio Concentration I (2-4). QEP mapped course. Second level of advanced investigation into a studio art subject area such as drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. These classes develop formal competence in the technical mastery of materials. Comprehensive compositional and formal skills expressive characteristics in the visualization of ideas and innovative formal considerations. |
ART 4302 | Adv Studio Conc. II Paint | ART 4302 Advanced Studio Concentration II (2-4). Advanced investigation into a studio art subject area; i.e. drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. These classes develop formal competence in the technical mastery of materials comprehensive compositional and formal skills expressive characteristics in the visualization of ideas and innovative formal considerations. A formal proposal for the development of a senior capstone exhibition is developed in this class before the student enters exhibition. The course may be repeated for credit two times in an area of specialization. Prerequisite: ART 4301 |
ART 4302 | Adv Studio Conc. II: Ceramics | ART 4302 Advanced Studio Concentration II (2-4). Advanced investigation into a studio art subject area; i.e. drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. These classes develop formal competence in the technical mastery of materials comprehensive compositional and formal skills expressive characteristics in the visualization of ideas and innovative formal considerations. A formal proposal for the development of a senior capstone exhibition is developed in this class before the student enters exhibition. The course may be repeated for credit two times in an area of specialization. Prerequisite: ART 4301 |
ART 4302 | Adv Studio Concentration II | ART 4302 Advanced Studio Concentration II (2-4). Advanced investigation into a studio art subject area; i.e. drawing and painting ceramics sculpture printmaking animation 3D graphics or digital art. These classes develop formal competence in the technical mastery of materials comprehensive compositional and formal skills expressive characteristics in the visualization of ideas and innovative formal considerations. A formal proposal for the development of a senior capstone exhibition is developed in this class before the student enters exhibition. The course may be repeated for credit two times in an area of specialization. Prerequisite: ART 4301 |
ART 4303 | Capstone Exhibition | ART 4303 Capstone Exhibition (2-4). Students will complete the project proposed in the last semester of ART 4302. This course is to be taken as the final course for the Bachelor of Arts and students may receive an I until the exhibition is completed. Prerequisite: 12 hours of studio specialization |
ART 4303 | Capstone Exhibition - Ceramics | ART 4303 Capstone Exhibition (2-4). Students will complete the project proposed in the last semester of ART 4302. This course is to be taken as the final course for the Bachelor of Arts and students may receive an I until the exhibition is completed. Prerequisite: 12 hours of studio specialization |
ART 4303 | Capstone Exhibition Paint | ART 4303 Capstone Exhibition (2-4). Students will complete the project proposed in the last semester of ART 4302. This course is to be taken as the final course for the Bachelor of Arts and students may receive an I until the exhibition is completed. Prerequisite: 12 hours of studio specialization |
ART 4303 | Capstone Exhibition Painting | ART 4303 Capstone Exhibition (2-4). Students will complete the project proposed in the last semester of ART 4302. This course is to be taken as the final course for the Bachelor of Arts and students may receive an I until the exhibition is completed. Prerequisite: 12 hours of studio specialization |
ART 5301 | Curriculum Enrichment | ART 5301 Curriculum Enrichment (1-4). Seminar in the problems unique to university teaching problems. Students meet as a group to do peer review and professional practices and also work independently with a selected instructor in a class specific to their discipline. Prerequisite: must have passed undergraduate class in same area of specialization or permission of instructor. |
ART 5304 | Grad Art Stu. I:Works on Paper | ART 5304 Graduate Art Studio I (2-4). Designed for students who are prepared to do work in any visual arts areas of specialization. The course may be repeated for credit up to four times with letter number designate for area of specialization. Prerequisite: Must have passed upper level class in same area of specialization. |
ART 5304 | Graduate Art Studio I - Glass | ART 5304 Graduate Art Studio I (2-4). Designed for students who are prepared to do work in any visual arts areas of specialization. The course may be repeated for credit up to four times with letter number designate for area of specialization. Prerequisite: Must have passed upper level class in same area of specialization. |
ART 5304 | Graduate Art Studio I Paint | ART 5304 Graduate Art Studio I (2-4). Designed for students who are prepared to do work in any visual arts areas of specialization. The course may be repeated for credit up to four times with letter number designate for area of specialization. Prerequisite: Must have passed upper level class in same area of specialization. |
ART 5304 | Graduate Art Studio I Painting | ART 5304 Graduate Art Studio I (2-4). Designed for students who are prepared to do work in any visual arts areas of specialization. The course may be repeated for credit up to four times with letter number designate for area of specialization. Prerequisite: Must have passed upper level class in same area of specialization. |
ART 5304 | Graduate Art Studio I: Glass | ART 5304 Graduate Art Studio I (2-4). Designed for students who are prepared to do work in any visual arts areas of specialization. The course may be repeated for credit up to four times with letter number designate for area of specialization. Prerequisite: Must have passed upper level class in same area of specialization. |
ART 5304 | Graduate Art Studio I: Printmk | ART 5304 Graduate Art Studio I (2-4). Designed for students who are prepared to do work in any visual arts areas of specialization. The course may be repeated for credit up to four times with letter number designate for area of specialization. Prerequisite: Must have passed upper level class in same area of specialization. |
ART 5304 | Graduate Art Studio I:Paintin | ART 5304 Graduate Art Studio I (2-4). Designed for students who are prepared to do work in any visual arts areas of specialization. The course may be repeated for credit up to four times with letter number designate for area of specialization. Prerequisite: Must have passed upper level class in same area of specialization. |
ART 5305 | Master's Exhibition | ART 5305 Master?s Exhibition (2-4). Students will complete the project proposed in the last semester of ART 5304. This course is to be taken as the final course for the Master of Arts and students may receive an I until the exhibition is completed. Prerequisite: 12 hours of 5304 in a studio specialization |
ART 5306 | Art History | ART 5306 Art History (3-0). Study of the visual arts of the world. The course may be repeated for credit where topic varies. |
ART 5307 | Contemporary Art History | ART 5307 Contemporary Art History (3-0). A survey of the visual arts of the world with emphasis on the development of architecture sculpture painting and the minor arts in the Twentieth Century. |
ARTC 3332 | Advanced 2-D Imaging | ARTC 3332 Advanced Two-Dimensional Imaging (3-3). Students will use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to create and manipulate digital imagery. Presentations and hands-on demonstrations will help reinforce ideas and techniques used to create digital imagery. Prerequisite: CSAT 2310 or FA 2302 |
ARTC 3340 | Advanced Animation | ARTC 3340 Advanced Animation (3-3). This course is a further study of frame-by-frame animation where students continue to develop their skills through examples and projects. Prerequisite: ARTC 3334. |
ARTC 4303 | Advanced Maya | ARTC 4303 Advanced Maya (3-3). Further study of Maya to create 3-dimensional graphics. Students will refine the creation lighting texture and animation of their 3-D objects. Prerequisite: ARTC 3334. |
COMM 1310 | Fundamentals of Communication | COMM 1310 Fundamentals of Communication (3-0). Introductory communication course focusing on oral communication theory and skills needed by game and communication designers. Course emphasizes team work utilizing the SCRUM technique interviewing concept pitching and oral reports that would be found in the gaming and communication design industries. |
COMM 1315 | Public Speaking | COMM 1315 (SPCH 1315) Public Speaking (3-0). This course is designed to develop effective skills in public speaking critical thinking research writing and conscientious listening. Topics will include cultural conventions of speech perceptions of others verbal and nonverbal messages and techniques of informative and persuasive speech presentation. Students will learn how to research outline and deliver short informal presentations as well as longer speeches. |
COMM 1320 | Business and Prof Comm | COMM 1320 (SPCH 1321) Business and Professional Communication (3-0). This course focuses on multiple modes of communication in business government industrial and not-for-profit or service organizations ranging from routine messages memos and email to letters and professional presentations. Course highlights persuasion as a key component of all business and professional messages. It will include an analysis of the organizational structures of the workplace as well as job-oriented interviewing from the standpoint of the employer and employees. Meets oral communication requirement. |
COMM 1325 | Intro to Film Studies | COMM 1325 Introduction to Film Studies (3-0). This course focuses on viewing films as literature and promotes understanding the `story within the story?. It serves as an introductory course in film theory and criticism with some global cinema perspectives. |
COMM 1335 | Intro to Comm Studies | COMM 1335 Introduction to Communication Studies (3-0). An introductory survey of the discipline of communication studies and its major fields. Course will cover a broad range of communication concepts and their application such as communication in the workplace effectively using social media and improving interpersonal relationships. New and prospective majors will be exposed to the four emphasis areas of the program and students will also be exposed to the career opportunities associated with communication studies. |
COMM 2306 | Basic Video Production | COMM 2306 Basic Video Production (3-1). Theory and practice of video production and television station operation. Lab practice in studio operations scriptwriting fundamental production skills (cameras microphone lighting editing etc.) studio and field assignments. Includes one-hour production lab. |
COMM 2307 | Basic Radio | COMM 2307 (COMM 2303) Basic Radio (3-1). Theory and practice of audio production and radio station operation. Lab practice in studio operations scriptwriting fundamental production skills (microphone recording editing etc.) studio and field assignments. Includes one-hour production lab. |
COMM 2309 | Communication & Sport | COMM 2309 Communication and Sport (3-0). This course surveys several fields within the discipline of communication studies as they approach sport as a context. The course includes discussions of sport across a wide range of topics including gender crisis communication parent-child interactions race and ethnicity performing identity commodification sport fan cultures and more. Prerequisite: COMM 1311 |
COMM 2333 | Discuss Small Group Comm | COMM 2333 (SPCH 2333) Discussion && Small Group Communication (3-0). Emphasis on effective group interaction in task-oriented situations. Course will focus on elements of small group structures and communication styles which influence the problem- solving process. Includes small group participation and analysis of group communication. |
COMM 2335 | Visual Communication | COMM 2335 Visual Communication (2-1). This course is an introduction to visual communication using perceptual physiological psychological cultural and semiotic concepts. The course focuses on visual awareness and processing as key elements in effective communication. This course studies the principles theories and language of visual communication emphasizing the evaluation and use of images both mediated and face-to-face. Prerequisite: ENG 1301 |
COMM 3304 | Critical Reasoning | COMM 3304 Critical Reasoning (3-0). This course is designed to provide an introduction to ideas about rationality and criticism. Through the study of the practical reasoning process students will learn how to articulate the stages through which actual arguments and discussions go. Class discussion and exercise assignments are used to explore the human transaction known as reasoning. |
COMM 3305 | Mass Communication & Culture | COMM 3305 Mass Communication and Culture (3-0). This course is designed to provide an introduction to the history and theories of mass communication for students majoring in communication and as a general education for students from other disciplines who seek to understand the processes and impact of mass communication. The history and cultural impact of individual media examined will include print media film television radio and news media. |
COMM 3307 | Studies in Film | COMM 3307 Studies in Film (3-0). Students will be exposed to classic methods of film analysis (e.g. historical content psychological genre studies liturgical and cultural et al.). Utilizing a combination of full length films and film on film students will gain an understanding of film and related mass media. Course may be repeated for credit when film topic changes (e.g. Women in Film; Minorities in Film; Family in Film; et al.). |
COMM 3308 | Video Workshop | COMM 3308 Video Workshop (1-4). This course is designed for students interested in applying basic television knowledge and skills to the production of individual and group video projects and productions. Emphasis will be placed on creative use of the video medium. Prerequisite: Communication 2306 or instructor's permission. Course may be repeated for credit but not more than once for credit toward Communication major or minor. |
COMM 3309 | Family Communication | COMM 3309 Family Communication (3-0). The family unit is studied from a communication perspective considering in-depth the communication processes within the family as well as the extent to which they affect and are affected by the interdependence of family members. |
COMM 3311 | Gender Communication | COMM 3311 Gender Communication (3-0). This course is designed to teach students how gender is socially constructed and sustained in cultural life. Students will be encouraged to expand their communication skills by utilizing styles historically associated with both genders rather than a single gendered form of speech. |
COMM 3313 | Advanced Video Production | COMM 3313 Advanced Video Production (3-1). Continued study of camera lighting and sound techniques. Pre-production and post-production elements also included. Course will focus on producing program content to be aired on campus television station. Prerequisite: Communication 2306. |
COMM 3315 | Organizational Communication | COMM 3315 Organizational Communication (3-0). This course provides an examination and exploration of applications of communication theories within the framework of an organization. Attention will be given to strategies for diagnosing communication problems and affecting change in communication behaviors through an analysis of organizational communication theories and methods and a study of organizational culture and communication patterns. |
COMM 4301 | Persuasion | COMM 4301 Persuasion (3-0). This course focuses on our dual roles as producers and consumers of persuasive messages. Students will examine persuasion in a variety of texts and contexts as well as examine persuasive elements in human interaction and behavior. Topics covered include characteristics such as expertise trustworthiness and likeability; the use of emotions such as fear and humor; and the sequencing of massages for maximum impact. The course explores how psychological theories about consistency conformity and reciprocity help us understand what is persuasive. |
COMM 4302 | Comm Theory & Research | COMM 4302 Communication Theory and Research (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE This course covers a broad exploration of communication theory and research practices. The course introduces various theories of communication and research methods in and across communication contexts. Emphasis is placed on understanding human communication as a symbolic process that creates maintains and alters personal social and cultural identities. |
COMM 4305 | Relational Communication | COMM 4305 Relational Communication (3-0). This course examines social scientific research and theory on the role of communication in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Nature of interpersonal communication relationship change processes interpersonal control through communication and personal communication networks. |
COMM 4310 | Senior Capstone | COMM 4310 Senior Capstone (0-3). The Senior Capstone is the culminating course in the Communication major sequence. Each Capstone is implemented by students with the help and encouragement of an academic advisor. Capstone experiences allow each student to demonstrate the capacity to bring information skills and ideas acquired from the major to bear on one significant project. It is aimed at providing students with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired as communication majors as well as provide experiences for students to exhibit competent communication skills learned during their program of study in order to prepare for a career in communication. |
COMM 4315 | PR Campaigns | COMM 4315 Public Relations Campaigns (3-0). A comprehensive study of case-method and campaign planning as they pertain to strategic communications in a modern society. Students learn the professional approach to the practice of strategic communication that includes all media print electronic Social Networking and broadcast/radio and how to evaluate its creative strategy and media selection. Prerequisite: CSAT 2323 |
COMM 5304 | Advanced Film Production | COMM 5304 Speech Communication Workshop (1-4). Advanced study and analysis of speech communication performance areas. Course may be repeated for credit. |
COMM 5304 | Communication Theory & Researc | COMM 5304 Speech Communication Workshop (1-4). Advanced study and analysis of speech communication performance areas. Course may be repeated for credit. |
COMM 5304 | Critical Reasoning | COMM 5304 Speech Communication Workshop (1-4). Advanced study and analysis of speech communication performance areas. Course may be repeated for credit. |
COMM 5304 | Family Communication | COMM 5304 Speech Communication Workshop (1-4). Advanced study and analysis of speech communication performance areas. Course may be repeated for credit. |
COMM 5304 | Gender Communication | COMM 5304 Speech Communication Workshop (1-4). Advanced study and analysis of speech communication performance areas. Course may be repeated for credit. |
COMM 5304 | Persuasion | COMM 5304 Speech Communication Workshop (1-4). Advanced study and analysis of speech communication performance areas. Course may be repeated for credit. |
COMM 5304 | Relational Communication | COMM 5304 Speech Communication Workshop (1-4). Advanced study and analysis of speech communication performance areas. Course may be repeated for credit. |
COMM 5304 | Studies in Communication | COMM 5304 Speech Communication Workshop (1-4). Advanced study and analysis of speech communication performance areas. Course may be repeated for credit. |
COMM 5304 | Workshop: Critical Reasoning | COMM 5304 Speech Communication Workshop (1-4). Advanced study and analysis of speech communication performance areas. Course may be repeated for credit. |
COMM 5305 | Indiv Studies in Speech Comm | COMM 5305 Individual Study in Speech Communication (3-0). Individually guided research in speech communication. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. |
COMM 5305 | Relational Communication | COMM 5305 Individual Study in Speech Communication (3-0). Individually guided research in speech communication. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. |
COMM 5305 | Video Workshop: Editing | COMM 5305 Individual Study in Speech Communication (3-0). Individually guided research in speech communication. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. |
COMM 5313 | Mass Comm Theory & Research | COMM 5313 Mass Communication Theory and Research (3-0). This course is designed to explore the research and theory that attempt to explain the effect of mass communication on individuals and society. The course will primarily concentrate on the mass media of the last two centuries considering how they have been shaped by society and how they have affected society by reviewing relevant theory and research. |
FA 1302 | Music Appreciation | FA 1302 (MUS 1306) Music Appreciation (3-0). This course develops music appreciation through an exploration of the relationship between musical symbolic sounds and technological innovations with a focus on instrument construction and musical composition. The course familiarizes students with music technology in a broad array of historical and geographical music environments through readings lectures and hands-on exercises covering the timbres scales rhythms and forms that instruments produce the contexts people play instruments in and the reasons why they play. |
FA 2302 | Intro to Digital Design | FA 2302 Intro to Digital Design (3-0). A course in digital-imaging techniques using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. The course will focus on digital image editing and enhancement basic design techniques and image creation. |
FA 3303 | Field Studies | FA 3303 Field Studies (3-0). A discussion of subjects such as writing reviews press releases visiting professional public private and non-profit venues interviews with artists and behind the scene looks at museum theaters foundations and studios. Class also includes resume and portfolio development career choices marketing and sales and other areas which are of interest and importance to all visual and performing arts students. (Includes an optional major field trip out of the area. Required for all majors - preferably taken in junior year.) |
JOUR 2311 | News Gathering and Writing I | JOUR 2311 (COMM 2311) Journalism, News Writing and Social Media in A Modern Democracy (3-0). Journalism and News Writing In A Modern Democracy explores the basics of print, broadcast and social media in the context of history, politics, government and the law. Students will develop a foundation of news writing and a deep understanding of the critical role of the "Fourth Estate" in the shifting landscape of society. |
JOUR 3301 | Student Publications Workshop | JOUR 3301 Student Publications Workshop (1-4). This course is designed for students interested in applying basic journalism knowledge and skills to photojournalism yearbook or literary magazine production and/or newspaper production. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit but not more than once for credit toward Communication major. |
MUS 1111 | Ind Instruction: Piano | MUS 1111 Individual Instruction (1-0). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than 5 hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to music majors and minors and all interested students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 1111 | Ind. Instruction: Guitar | MUS 1111 Individual Instruction (1-0). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than 5 hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to music majors and minors and all interested students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 1111 | Individual Instruction: Flute | MUS 1111 Individual Instruction (1-0). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than 5 hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to music majors and minors and all interested students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 1111 | Individual Instruction: Guitar | MUS 1111 Individual Instruction (1-0). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than 5 hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to music majors and minors and all interested students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 1111 | Individual Instruction: Piano | MUS 1111 Individual Instruction (1-0). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than 5 hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to music majors and minors and all interested students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 1111 | Individual Instruction: Voice | MUS 1111 Individual Instruction (1-0). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than 5 hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to music majors and minors and all interested students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 1112 | Vocal Ensemble | MUS 1112 Vocal Ensemble (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01 - University Chorus - This group prepares and presents a major composite musical work each semester. There are usually two performances per semester. Enrollment is open to all students regardless of their musical skills and/or experience the ability to match pitch is essential. 02 - Concert Choir - This group prepares and presents sacred and secular music of all styles as well as folk and popular song arrangements. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 03 - Vocal Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and popular styles. 04 - Musical Theatre Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music of the musical theatre idiom. Performances may be staged or sung in a concert setting depending on the repertoire for the given semester. Prerequisite: Students must be able to accurately match pitch and sing confidently alone or with a group. Placement auditions may be held at the beginning of the semester. |
MUS 1112 | Vocal Ensemble: Concert Choir | MUS 1112 Vocal Ensemble (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01 - University Chorus - This group prepares and presents a major composite musical work each semester. There are usually two performances per semester. Enrollment is open to all students regardless of their musical skills and/or experience the ability to match pitch is essential. 02 - Concert Choir - This group prepares and presents sacred and secular music of all styles as well as folk and popular song arrangements. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 03 - Vocal Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and popular styles. 04 - Musical Theatre Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music of the musical theatre idiom. Performances may be staged or sung in a concert setting depending on the repertoire for the given semester. Prerequisite: Students must be able to accurately match pitch and sing confidently alone or with a group. Placement auditions may be held at the beginning of the semester. |
MUS 1113 | Concert Band | MUS 1113 Instrumental Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. Concert Band - This group performs concert band literature. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 02. Symphonic Wind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents the finest of band and wind ensemble literature available. Membership is by audition only. 03. Jazz Ensemble - This group prepares and presents works in styles ranging from early jazz to modern rock. Membership by permission of the instructor. 04. Brass Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected small brass ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 05 Woodwind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected wood-wind ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 06. Wind Ensemble/Pep Band - This group prepares and performs concert literature as well as pep band music. Performances include both formal setting and athletic events. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. 07. Guitar Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and Popular Styles. Membership by audition only. 08. Specialty Ensemble - Special instrumentation. Membership by audition only. 09. Percussion Ensemble - Membership by audition only. 10. Orchestra - Membership by audition only. 11. Marching Band - Fall Semester Only |
MUS 1113 | Inst Ensemble: LoboSpirit Band | MUS 1113 Instrumental Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. Concert Band - This group performs concert band literature. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 02. Symphonic Wind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents the finest of band and wind ensemble literature available. Membership is by audition only. 03. Jazz Ensemble - This group prepares and presents works in styles ranging from early jazz to modern rock. Membership by permission of the instructor. 04. Brass Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected small brass ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 05 Woodwind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected wood-wind ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 06. Wind Ensemble/Pep Band - This group prepares and performs concert literature as well as pep band music. Performances include both formal setting and athletic events. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. 07. Guitar Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and Popular Styles. Membership by audition only. 08. Specialty Ensemble - Special instrumentation. Membership by audition only. 09. Percussion Ensemble - Membership by audition only. 10. Orchestra - Membership by audition only. 11. Marching Band - Fall Semester Only |
MUS 1113 | Instr Ensemb.:Lobo Spirit Band | MUS 1113 Instrumental Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. Concert Band - This group performs concert band literature. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 02. Symphonic Wind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents the finest of band and wind ensemble literature available. Membership is by audition only. 03. Jazz Ensemble - This group prepares and presents works in styles ranging from early jazz to modern rock. Membership by permission of the instructor. 04. Brass Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected small brass ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 05 Woodwind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected wood-wind ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 06. Wind Ensemble/Pep Band - This group prepares and performs concert literature as well as pep band music. Performances include both formal setting and athletic events. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. 07. Guitar Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and Popular Styles. Membership by audition only. 08. Specialty Ensemble - Special instrumentation. Membership by audition only. 09. Percussion Ensemble - Membership by audition only. 10. Orchestra - Membership by audition only. 11. Marching Band - Fall Semester Only |
MUS 1113 | Instr. Ensembles: Concert Band | MUS 1113 Instrumental Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. Concert Band - This group performs concert band literature. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 02. Symphonic Wind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents the finest of band and wind ensemble literature available. Membership is by audition only. 03. Jazz Ensemble - This group prepares and presents works in styles ranging from early jazz to modern rock. Membership by permission of the instructor. 04. Brass Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected small brass ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 05 Woodwind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected wood-wind ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 06. Wind Ensemble/Pep Band - This group prepares and performs concert literature as well as pep band music. Performances include both formal setting and athletic events. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. 07. Guitar Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and Popular Styles. Membership by audition only. 08. Specialty Ensemble - Special instrumentation. Membership by audition only. 09. Percussion Ensemble - Membership by audition only. 10. Orchestra - Membership by audition only. 11. Marching Band - Fall Semester Only |
MUS 1113 | Lobo Spirit Band | MUS 1113 Instrumental Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. Concert Band - This group performs concert band literature. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 02. Symphonic Wind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents the finest of band and wind ensemble literature available. Membership is by audition only. 03. Jazz Ensemble - This group prepares and presents works in styles ranging from early jazz to modern rock. Membership by permission of the instructor. 04. Brass Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected small brass ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 05 Woodwind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected wood-wind ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 06. Wind Ensemble/Pep Band - This group prepares and performs concert literature as well as pep band music. Performances include both formal setting and athletic events. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. 07. Guitar Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and Popular Styles. Membership by audition only. 08. Specialty Ensemble - Special instrumentation. Membership by audition only. 09. Percussion Ensemble - Membership by audition only. 10. Orchestra - Membership by audition only. 11. Marching Band - Fall Semester Only |
MUS 1114 | Vocal Techniques | MUS 1114 Vocal Techniques (3-0). This course covers three areas: basic theory of singing including the relationship of the body to singing; lyric diction for choral ensembles and soloists; and vocal/choral rehearsal techniques. |
MUS 1116 | Sight Sing Ear Train I | MUS 1116 (MUSI 1116) Sight Singing && Ear Training I (2-0). The aural study of basic musical elements with emphasis on sight singing scales intervals chords and harmonic and melodic diction. Meets two hours per week. |
MUS 1117 | Sight Sing Ear Train II | MUS 1117 (MUSI 1117) Sight Singing && Ear Training II (2-0). Continuation of MUS 1116. Meets two hours per week. Prerequisite: MUS 1116 |
MUS 1181 | Piano Class I | MUS 1181 (MUSI 1181) Piano Class I (0-3). Class instruction for Music majors and minors and for other students who have not had previous study. |
MUS 1211 | Ind Instruction: Clarinet | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Ind Instruction: French Horn | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Ind. Instruction: Clarinet | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Ind. Instruction: Euphonium | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Ind. Instruction: Guitar | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Ind. Instruction: Trumpet | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Ind. Instruction: Voice | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Individual Instruction Voice | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Individual Instruction: Guitar | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Individual Instruction: Organ | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Individual Instruction: Piano | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Individual Instruction: Violin | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Individual Instruction: Voice | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1211 | Indl Instruction Clarinet | MUS 1211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for Music majors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $35 |
MUS 1308 | Music Literature I | MUS 1308 Music Literature I (3-0). (A fine arts/humanities course). A course designed to acquaint students with representative music of different ages styles media and forms; and to its historical background. This course meets Fine Arts requirement. |
MUS 1309 | American Music | MUS 1309 (MUSI 1310) American Music (3-0). A general survey of various styles of music of the Americas including but not limited to jazz folk rock and contemporary music. |
MUS 1311 | Music Theory I | MUS 1311 (MUSI 1311) Music Theory I (3-0). A study of basic musical elements with emphasis on terminology scales intervals chords tonal relationships and simple part writing. |
MUS 1312 | Music Theory II | MUS 1312 (MUSI 1312) Music Theory II (3-0). Continuation of MUS 1311. Prerequisite: MUS 1311 or equivalent. |
MUS 2116 | Sight Sing Ear Train III | MUS 2116 (MUSI 2116) Sight Singing && Ear Training III (2-0). The continued aural study of basic musical elements with emphasis on sight singing scales intervals chords and harmonic melodic dictation as well as musical forms and structures. Prerequisite: MUS 1117. |
MUS 2121 | String Techniques | MUS 2121 String Techniques (2-0). Class instruction for string instruments for music majors and minors who have not had previous study and for other interested students. Emphasis is on the ability to play the instruments studied. |
MUS 2122 | Percussion Techniques | MUS 2122 Percussion Techniques (2-0). Class instruction for percussion instruments for music majors and minors who have not had previous study and for other interested students. Emphasis is on the ability to play the instruments studied. |
MUS 2123 | Brass Techniques | MUS 2123 Brass Techniques (2-0). Class instruction for brass instruments for music majors and minors who have not had previous study and for other interested students. Emphasis is on the ability to play the instruments studied. |
MUS 2124 | Woodwind Techniques | MUS 2124 Woodwind Techniques (2-0). Class instruction for woodwind instruments for music majors and minors who have not had previous study and for other interested students. Emphasis is on the ability to play the instruments studied. |
MUS 2311 | Music Theory III | MUS 2311 (MUSI 2311) Music Theory III (3-0). A continuation of musical elements studied in MUS 1331 with greater emphasis on musical structure analysis and music writing. Prerequisite: MUS 1312. |
MUS 3111 | Ind Instruction: Piano | MUS 3111 Individual Instruction (2-6). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than five hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to Music majors and minors and to other students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3111 | Ind. Instruction: Piano | MUS 3111 Individual Instruction (2-6). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than five hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to Music majors and minors and to other students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3111 | Individual Instruction Piano | MUS 3111 Individual Instruction (2-6). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than five hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to Music majors and minors and to other students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3111 | Individual Instruction: Piano | MUS 3111 Individual Instruction (2-6). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than five hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to Music majors and minors and to other students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3111 | Individual Instruction: Voice | MUS 3111 Individual Instruction (2-6). (May be repeated for credit.) One thirty-minute lesson and not less than five hours practice per week. Enrollment is open to Music majors and minors and to other students with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3112 | Concert Choir | MUS 3112 Vocal Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. University Chorus. This group prepares and presents works by major composers and contemporary composers each semester. There are usually two performances per semester. Enrollment is open to all studnets regardless of musical skills or experience: The ability to match pitch is essential.02 - Concert Choir - This group prepares and presents sacred and secular music of all styles as well as folk and popular song arrangements. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 03 - Vocal Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and popular styles. |
MUS 3112 | Vocal Ensembles | MUS 3112 Vocal Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. University Chorus. This group prepares and presents works by major composers and contemporary composers each semester. There are usually two performances per semester. Enrollment is open to all studnets regardless of musical skills or experience: The ability to match pitch is essential.02 - Concert Choir - This group prepares and presents sacred and secular music of all styles as well as folk and popular song arrangements. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 03 - Vocal Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and popular styles. |
MUS 3112 | Vocal Ensembles: Concert Choir | MUS 3112 Vocal Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. University Chorus. This group prepares and presents works by major composers and contemporary composers each semester. There are usually two performances per semester. Enrollment is open to all studnets regardless of musical skills or experience: The ability to match pitch is essential.02 - Concert Choir - This group prepares and presents sacred and secular music of all styles as well as folk and popular song arrangements. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 03 - Vocal Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and popular styles. |
MUS 3113 | Concert Band | MUS 3113 Instrumental Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. Concert Band - This group performs concert band literature. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 02. Symphonic Wind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents the finest of band and wind ensemble literature available. Membership is by audition only. 03. Jazz Ensemble - This group prepares and presents works in styles ranging from early jazz to modern rock. Membership by permission of the instructor. 04. Brass Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected small brass ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 05 Woodwind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected wood-wind ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 06. Wind Ensemble/Pep Band - This group prepares and performs concert literature as well as pep band music. Performances include both formal setting and athletic events. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. 07. Guitar Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and Popular Styles. Membership by audition only. 08. Specialty Ensemble - Special instrumentation. Membership by audition only. 09. Percussion Ensemble - Membership by audition only. 10. Orchestra - Membership by audition only. 11. Marching Band - Fall Semester Only |
MUS 3113 | Instr Ensemb: Lobo Spirt Band | MUS 3113 Instrumental Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. Concert Band - This group performs concert band literature. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 02. Symphonic Wind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents the finest of band and wind ensemble literature available. Membership is by audition only. 03. Jazz Ensemble - This group prepares and presents works in styles ranging from early jazz to modern rock. Membership by permission of the instructor. 04. Brass Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected small brass ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 05 Woodwind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected wood-wind ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 06. Wind Ensemble/Pep Band - This group prepares and performs concert literature as well as pep band music. Performances include both formal setting and athletic events. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. 07. Guitar Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and Popular Styles. Membership by audition only. 08. Specialty Ensemble - Special instrumentation. Membership by audition only. 09. Percussion Ensemble - Membership by audition only. 10. Orchestra - Membership by audition only. 11. Marching Band - Fall Semester Only |
MUS 3113 | Instr. Ensembles: Concert Band | MUS 3113 Instrumental Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. Concert Band - This group performs concert band literature. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 02. Symphonic Wind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents the finest of band and wind ensemble literature available. Membership is by audition only. 03. Jazz Ensemble - This group prepares and presents works in styles ranging from early jazz to modern rock. Membership by permission of the instructor. 04. Brass Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected small brass ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 05 Woodwind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected wood-wind ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 06. Wind Ensemble/Pep Band - This group prepares and performs concert literature as well as pep band music. Performances include both formal setting and athletic events. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. 07. Guitar Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and Popular Styles. Membership by audition only. 08. Specialty Ensemble - Special instrumentation. Membership by audition only. 09. Percussion Ensemble - Membership by audition only. 10. Orchestra - Membership by audition only. 11. Marching Band - Fall Semester Only |
MUS 3113 | Lobo Spirit Band | MUS 3113 Instrumental Ensembles (0-3). (May be repeated for credit.) 01. Concert Band - This group performs concert band literature. Enrollment is open to all students with permission of the instructor. 02. Symphonic Wind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents the finest of band and wind ensemble literature available. Membership is by audition only. 03. Jazz Ensemble - This group prepares and presents works in styles ranging from early jazz to modern rock. Membership by permission of the instructor. 04. Brass Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected small brass ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 05 Woodwind Ensemble - This group prepares and presents selected wood-wind ensemble literature. Membership is by audition only. 06. Wind Ensemble/Pep Band - This group prepares and performs concert literature as well as pep band music. Performances include both formal setting and athletic events. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. 07. Guitar Ensemble - This group will prepare and perform music from the classical and Popular Styles. Membership by audition only. 08. Specialty Ensemble - Special instrumentation. Membership by audition only. 09. Percussion Ensemble - Membership by audition only. 10. Orchestra - Membership by audition only. 11. Marching Band - Fall Semester Only |
MUS 3141 | Ear Training IV | MUS 3141 Ear Training IV (2-0). The aural study of advanced musical elements with emphasis on sight singing chromatics scales intervals chords and harmonic and melodic dictation as well as forms and structure. Prerequisite: MUS 2116. |
MUS 3211 | Ind Instruction Euphonium | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind Instruction French Horn | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind Instruction Trumpet | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind Instruction: Piano | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind. Instruction: Choral Cond. | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind. Instruction: Clarinet | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind. Instruction: Euphonium | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind. Instruction: Flute | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind. Instruction: French Horn | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind. Instruction: Guitar | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind. Instruction: Percussion | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind. Instruction: Trumpet | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Ind. Instruction: Voice | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Individual Instruction Flute | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Individual Instruction Piano | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Individual Instruction Voice | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Individual Instruction: Flute | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Individual Instruction: Guitar | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Individual Instruction: Organ | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Individual Instruction: Piano | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3211 | Individual Instruction: Voice | MUS 3211 Individual Instruction (1-9). (May be repeated for credit.) Two thirty-minute lessons or one-hour lesson and not less than 10 hours practice per week. Designed for music majors and minors but other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor. Private lesson fee: $25 |
MUS 3311 | Music Materials for Children | MUS 3311 Music Materials for Children (3-0). A study of music materials and skills which are effective in providing a musical background for children. |
MUS 3313 | Fundamentals of Conducting | MUS 3313 Fundamentals of Conducting (3-0). QEP mapped course. A study of effective hand and baton techniques used in conducting music ensembles. |
MUS 3316 | Secondary Music Methods | MUS 3316 Secondary Music Methods (3-0). A study of the value of music in society; music as a fine art; music for the performer; music for the listener; the necessary skills Required for vocalists and instrumentalists including the understanding of the changing male adolescent voice; appropriateness of music literature for use in instrumental or vocal ensembles for adolescents; music as a cultural force in society; and basic understanding of instrumental and vocal ensembles organization. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of the instructor. |
MUS 3341 | Music Theory IV | MUS 3341 Music Theory IV (3-0). Continuation of MUS 2311 plus analytical techniques used in the understanding of formal structures found in musical compositions. Prerequisite: MUS 2311 or equivalent. |
MUS 4131 | Senior Recital | MUS 4131 Senior Recital (1-0). A course to be the capstone of applied music individual instruction. Students will prepare 20 minutes (actual) of music for a public recital demonstrating proficiency on their instrument or voice. They will also prepare a program including scholarly program notes which have been researched and relate to the music to be performed. |
MUS 4216 | Arranging | MUS 4216 Arranging (2-0). (May be repeated for credit if arranging problem varies.) A practical study of arranging music for a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles through an understanding of their traditions and problems. Prerequisite: Music 2311 or its equivalent. |
MUS 4311 | History of Music I | MUS 4311 History of Music I (3-0). QEP mapped course. This course is a survey of the history and literature of music including in-depth study of composers periods styles and musical development from antiquity to the present time. Prerequisite: MUS 1308 or permission of the instructor. |
MUS 4312 | History of Music II | MUS 4312 History of Music II (3-0). QEP mapped course. This course is a survey of the history and literature of music including in-depth study of composers periods styles and musical development from the Class Period (1750) through the present. Prerequisite: MUS 4311 or permission of the instructor. |
MUS 5321 | Seminar Vocal Pedagogy | MUS 5321 Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy (3-0). Advanced study of teaching methods analysis rehearsal and performance for musical instrument or voice in the individual or group setting. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. |
THEA 1120 | Theatre Practicum I | THEA 1120 (DRAM 1120) Theatre Practicum I (0-3). Practical course designed for freshman students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. |
THEA 1310 | Introduction to the Theatre | THEA 1310 (DRAM 1310) Introduction to the Theatre (3-0). A survey of the elements of theatre and how they were formed. What makes theatre? Where has it come from and what is the future? |
THEA 1322 | Stage Movement | THEA 1322 (DRAM 1322) Stage Movement (1-2). Examination and practical application of the styles of movement for the performing artist. Activities and exercises for the performing artist. Activities and exercises to improve posture agility vision endurance and personal awareness. |
THEA 1351 | Acting I | THEA 1351 (DRAM 1351) Acting I (2-2). A practical laboratory of the principles and technique of acting for the stage. |
THEA 1352 | Acting II | THEA 1352 Acting II (2-2). Study and practice of intermediate and advanced techniques used by actors in the development of good stage habits character development. Prerequisite: THEA 1351 or instructor permission |
THEA 1372 | Costume Construction | THEA 1372 Costume Construction (2-2). A beginning overview of the vocabulary and basic sewing methods of theatrical costuming. TCCNS Equivalent: DRAM 1342 |
THEA 2120 | Theatre Practicum III | THEA 2120 (DRAM 2120) Theatre Practicum III (0-3). Practical course designed for sophomore students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. |
THEA 2121 | Theatre Practicum IV | THEA 2121 (DRAM 2121) Theatre Practicum IV (0-3). Practical course designed for sophomore students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. |
THEA 2307 | Stage Combat | THEA 2307 Stage Combat (1-2). The practical application of the techniques used in the choreography of stage combat including unarmed combat techniques and various style of weaponry. |
THEA 2310 | Intro to Theatrical Design | THEA 2310 Introduction to Theatrical Design (2-2). A fundamental course in the basic aspects of all theatrical design: including scenic costume lighting sound and property design. Course projects may include fabrication modeling computer-aided design rendering and construction. |
THEA 2311 | Stage Management | THEA 2311 Stage Management (2-1). A course encompassing the basic theatrical stage management skills and procedures such as budgeting scheduling and personnel management for the pre-rehearsal rehearsal and performance periods of a production. |
THEA 2331 | Stagecraft | THEA 2331 (DRAM 2331) Stagecraft (2-2). A lecture-laboratory course designed to give the student a fundamental knowledge of the theory and techniques of scenic construction and lighting. |
THEA 2336 | Voice for the Theatre | THEA 2336 (DRAM 2336) Voice for the Theatre (3-0). Vocal techniques including diction and dialect for performing on the stage. |
THEA 3101 | Theatre Workshop | THEA 3101 Theatre Workshop (0-3). Practical course designed for junior students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. May be repeated for credit but not more than once for theatre majors and minors. |
THEA 3102 | Theatre Workshop | THEA 3102 Theatre Workshop (0-3). Practical course designed for junior students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. May be repeated for credit but not more than once for theatre majors and minors. |
THEA 3302 | Hist Thea I:Gk Thea-Ren Thea | THEA 3302 The History of Theatre I: Greek Theatre through Renaissance Theatre (3-0). A survey of the important people works and developments in theatre history from the ancient Greeks through the European Renaissance. |
THEA 3303 | Repertory Theatre | THEA 3303 Repertory Theatre. (0-5). Practice and theory in the problems of management production and acting in repertory theatre. May be repeated for credit but not more than once for theatre majors or minors. |
THEA 3304 | Special Topics Interior Design | THEA 3304 Special Topics (3-0). A course dealing with topics in the study of theatre such as theatrical design mask characterizations specialized acting methods or regional theatre history etc. May be repeated when topic varies. |
THEA 3304 | Special Topics: Advanced | THEA 3304 Special Topics (3-0). A course dealing with topics in the study of theatre such as theatrical design mask characterizations specialized acting methods or regional theatre history etc. May be repeated when topic varies. |
THEA 3304 | ST: Rep II | THEA 3304 Special Topics (3-0). A course dealing with topics in the study of theatre such as theatrical design mask characterizations specialized acting methods or regional theatre history etc. May be repeated when topic varies. |
THEA 3305 | Theatrical Design research | THEA 3305 Theatrical Design Research (0-3). Individual research on selected subjects to meet student needs and interests in theatre. May be repeated when topic varies. |
THEA 3307 | Musical Comedy Workshop | THEA 3307 Musical Comedy Workshop. (0-5) Practical training in the technique and style of performing scenes and songs from musical theatre. May be repeated for credit but not more than once for theatre majors or minors. |
THEA 3308 | Acting III: Styles | THEA 3308 Acting III: Styles (2-2). An advanced study of acting styles and periods for the stage. Prerequisite: THEA 1352 |
THEA 3309 | Stage Make-Up | THEA 3309 Stage Make-up (1-2). QEP mapped course. A practical laboratory of the principles and techniques of stage and film make-up. |
THEA 3312 | Script Analysis | THEA 3312 Script Analysis (3-0). A study of the principles of various styles and periods of dramatic literature involving a history of criticism from Aristotle to the present. Representative plays will be analyzed for theme structure characterization and dialogue with a view to their influences on contemporary theatre. Emphasis is placed on written student criticism and evaluation of plays. Writing enhanced course. Prerequisite: English 1302 |
THEA 3313 | Scenic Design | THEA 3313 Scenic Design (2-1). QEP MAPPED COURSE The theory and practical application of the scenic designer's process from conception to presentation of design and an understanding of the scenic designer's responsibilities and duties as a member of the production team and as the head of the scenic design team. Prerequisite: Theatre 2310 |
THEA 3314 | Costume Design | THEA 3314 Costume Design (2-1). The theory and practical application of the costume designer's process from conception to presentation of design and construction and an understanding of the costume designer's responsibilities and duties as a member of the production team and as the head of the costume design team. Prerequisite: Theatre 2310 |
THEA 3315 | Lighting and Sound Design | THEA 3315 Lighting and Sound Design (2-1). The theory and practical application of the lighting and sound designer's process from conception to presentation of design and an understanding of the designer's responsibilities and duties as a member of the production team and as the head of the lighting or sound design team. |
THEA 3316 | Hist Thea II:Eng Rstor-Cntemp | THEA 3316 The History of Theatre II: The Theatre of the English Restoration through Contemporary Theatre (3-0). A survey of the important people works and developments in theatre history from the English Restoration through contemporary theatre. |
THEA 3317 | Acting IV: Improvisation | THEA 3317 Acting IV: Improvisation (0-6). In this lab students develop improvisational skills including plot character and dialogue. Students will learn approaches to assist with listening and spontaneity. Prerequisite: THEA 1352 |
THEA 3318 | Directing I | THEA 3318 Directing I (2-1). The technology and application of directing for the stage. Prerequisite: THEA 3312. |
THEA 3319 | Producing | THEA 3319 Producing (2-2). A comprehensive study of the theory and practice of film/video production. |
THEA 3321 | Screenwriting | THEA 3321 Screenwriting (3-0). An introduction to screenwriting format craft and technique with an emphasis on the fundamentals of storytelling. Prerequisite: ENG 1302 |
THEA 3322 | Screenwriting II | THEA 3322 Screenwriting II (3-0). Screenwriting II is the continuation of Screenwriting I. Over the semester students will build upon the foundational skills in Screenwriting I to complete a feature screenplay one-hour television pilot two episodes of half0hour comedy or a web series. Screenwriting I or instructor permission required to enroll. |
THEA 4101 | Theatre Workshop | THEA 4101 Theatre Workshop (0-3). Practical course designed for junior students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. May be repeated for credit but not more than once for theatre majors and minors. |
THEA 4102 | Theatre Workshop | THEA 4102 Theatre Workshop (0-3). Practical course designed for junior students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. May be repeated for credit but not more than once for theatre majors and minors. |
THEA 4304 | Directing II | THEA 4304 Directing II (2-1). QEP MAPPED COURSE Continued study of the theory and application of directing for the stage from the directorial vision to the production of a one-act play. Prerequisite: THEA 3318 |
THEA 4306 | Acting V: Acting for Camera | THEA 4306 Acting V: Acting for the Camera (2-2). A study of acting styles specific to film and television. Emphasis on sense memory scene work audition techniques and preparation to enter the industry. Prerequisite: THEA 1352 |
THEA 4307 | Senior Project | THEA 4307 Senior Project (0-4). An intensive independent study of a selected area of theatre such as directing writing or designing of a full-length play or acting in a one-person show by those seeking a theatre degree or theatre certification. An oral comprehensive examination and exit survey are additional requirements. |
THEA 5303 | Seminar in Theatre | THEA 5303 Seminar in Theatre (2-2). An advanced study of problems of analysis design rehearsal and performance in theatre. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. |
THEA 5304 | Theatre Workshop | THEA 5304 Theatre Workshop (1-4). An advanced study of problems of analysis design rehearsal and performance in modern theatre and classic revivals. May be repeated for credit. |
THEA 5305 | Individual Research | THEA 5305 Individual Research (0-4). Directed individual research in selected areas of theatre and dramatic arts. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. |