1996-1997 Academic Catalog

Minors The art minor provides an opportunity for students with aptitude in the visual arts to receive formal instrnc– tion in aii. In addition to skill-based instrnction, special attention is given to building a philosophical and histori– cal understanding of art from a scriptural perspective. It is suggested that students who minor in art begin the program no later than the sophomore year. Course requirements involve 24 quaiier hours including: ART-110 Introduction to Art .......................................... 4 ART-121 Drawing! ........................................................ 4 ART-221 Design I .......................................................... 4 ART-331 A1i History I ................................................... 4 ART-332 Art History II .................................................. 4 Elective(selectedfrom): .................................................. 4 ART-122 Drawing II .................................................... 4 ART-222 Design II ....................................................... 4 ART-321 Painting I ...................................................... 4 ART-322 Painting II ..................................................... 4 The church music minor provides students interested in working as church musicians with the basic tools needed to function in the field. Students who minor in church music should begin the program no later than their sophomore year. Course requirements involve 24 quarter hours including: CDMU-260 Introduction to Conducting ......................... 3 CHMU-200 The Christian at Worship ........................... 2 CHMU-240 History and Philosophy ofWorship ............ 2 CHMU-250 Hymnology ................................................. 3 CHMU-205 Introduction to Church Music ..................... 2 CHMU-350 Church Music Administration .................... 2 CHMU-353 Church Music Methods and Materials I ..... 2 CHMU-354 Church Music Methods and Materials II ... 2 CLMU-181 Piano Class ................................................. 1 CLMU-186 Voice Class ................................................. 1 CLMU-286 Intermediate Voice Class ............................. 2 The music minor allows students with interests and abilities in music to build upon this background through formal music instrnction. Students who minor in music should begin the program no later than their sophomore year. Course requirements involve 27 quarter hours including: CDMU-260 Introduction to Conducting ......................... 3 GMUS-103 Recital and Program Attendance ................. 0 HLMU-231 Introduction to Music Literature ................. 4 PFMU- Ense1nble ........................................................... 2 PFMU- Private lessons .................................................. 3 THMU-121,122,123 Theory I,II,III ................................ 9 THMU-131,132,133 Aural Skills I,II,III ........................ 6 Music 39 Multimedia Technologies The multimedia technologies major prepares students for careers in the recording industry and its related fields. The exploration of computerized audio, video, and MIDI technology in the program enables students to become both skilled technicians and effective communicators by utilizing contemporary electronic media. The program involves two concentrations, music and radio\television. Multimedia technologies majors who choose the music concentration will be advised by music depaiiment faculty. A complete description ofthis major is outlined in the communication arts section of this catalog. Course Descriptions Art ART-110 Introduction to Art-A 4 hours Introduction to visual vocabulary and the understanding of visual communication: form, line, space, color, texture, and movement. Development of visual awareness and analytical thinking in response to works of art, use of media, and techniques and the application of design principles. ART-121Drawing1-W 4 hours Investigation of the visual language used in drawing. Students work with concepts of point, line, and plane definition to develop an awareness of the elements used to indicate form in a variety of media. ART-122 Drawing II-Sp 4 hours Further exploration in representing form and space with particular attention to figure and portrait drawing. Emphasis on personal interpretation and media experimentation. Prerequisite: ART-121 Drawing I. ART-221Design1-W 4 hours An exploration of the visual elements and concepts of design utilizing a variety of media. Prerequisite: ART-121 Drawing I ART-222 Design II-Sp 4 hours Theory and application of compositional elements and principles of design and visual organization. Manipulation of two- and three– dimensional forms to explore their expressive and structural possibilities. ART-321 Painting I-Sp 4 hours Studio. Exploration and basic understanding of use of color and light in representing form and space. Development of composition. Use of watercolor and oil. ART-331 Art History I-W 4 hours A survey of the development of Western art and architecture from the ancient world through the High Renaissance. ART-332 Art History II-Sp 4 hours A survey or architecture, painting, sculpture, and the graphic arts from Mannerism and the Baroque to the present.