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2014-2015 Catalogue 
    
2014-2015 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fine Arts, Music Emphasis


Major requirements include:


Three Music Theory Courses from the following:


Four semesters of Music Performance:


•Four semesters of Music Performance (8 credit hours, equivalent to two 4-credit-hour courses):  This requirement may be satisfied in a variety of ways-for example, four semesters of individual instrumental or voice lessons; three semesters of lessons and one semester of ensemble; or two semesters of instrumental or voice lessons and two semesters of ensemble.

**Students are not required to take lessons on the same instrument every semester or to participate in the same ensemble.

 

Other requirements include:


  • • One Music Elective at or above the 200-level (may also be satisfied by two 2-credit-hour performance courses).

    • One Fine Arts elective selected from Art History (FAH), Studio Art (FAS), or Theatre (FAH/EN, FAS/EN) course offerings.

     

Course Sequence Outline


Students will select courses in conjunction with an advisor, selecting core courses, major courses and electives to fit the individual student’s interests and field of emphasis. If necessary, substitutions may be made for required emphasis courses with permission of the advisor and/or department chairperson.

Freshman Year


Spring


Note:


Subsequent years will be planned in consultation with an advisor in relation to individual student’s needs and interests, including internships and study abroad programs.

A student who wishes to major in Fine Arts after the first semester of the junior year must have permission of the Fine Arts Department Chair, who will also consult with appropriate faculty in the student’s selected major area of emphasis.  Transferring late to the major may result in enrollment in additional courses in summer school and/or a later graduation date.