Visual and Performing Arts, Bachelor of Arts
As part of the Department of Arts and Humanities, the Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts includes the option of the following specialty areas: Art, Music, Music Education, and Theatre and minors in Art, Dance, Music, Music Industry, and Theatre. The Associate of Arts degree is also available with pathways to art, music, and theatre. The department also provides non-major courses in art, music, theatre, and dance in support of the liberal arts curriculum requirements of the University.
Visual Arts Concentrations
The Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts degree with a concentration in Visual Art offers studio workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, graphics, and photography, as well as art history survey courses. The students learn a broad range of technical skills and professional practices through instruction and experiential learning. Visual Art students also have opportunities for interacting with visiting artists and arts professionals, hands on learning through organized exhibitions, and travel opportunities. Potential Art majors seeking admittance into the discipline must submit a portfolio of previous work for review and approval before major status is granted. Additionally, for acceptance into and graduation from the discipline, each student must have, and thereafter maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or better. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in each art course. Majors must complete the departmental exit examination and a senior exhibit.
Music Concentration
The Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing degree with a concentration in music offers applied concentrations in voice, piano, strings, wind instruments, and percussion. The program also offers courses in music theory, form and analysis, music history, and literature with emphasis on performance, leading to further study at the graduate or professional level. Participation in performance organizations relative to the student’s area of applied specialty is also required. Music majors may enter the discipline either at the freshman or transfer level. It is important for entering freshman music majors to identify themselves before or upon registration, as there are music division entrance requirements. It is important that potential music majors immediately become enrolled in the proper sequential theory and applied classes which begin at the freshman level. Transfer students will enter at a stage commensurate with their level of proficiency and prior instruction. For acceptance into major vocal or instrumental applied courses students must have had prior instruction and demonstrate requisite proficiency via an audition before the music faculty. A second juried audition prior to acceptance into junior level applied courses is also required. Candidates for graduation must perform junior and senior recitals. Additionally, for acceptance into and graduation from the discipline, each student must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or better. All majors must earn a minimum grade of C in each music course. Majors must take the Departmental Exit Exam.
Music Education Concentration
The music education program will offer study leading to The Bachelor of Arts degree with applied concentrations in one of the following categories: choral/vocal, instrumental/piano. Degree requirements will be completed primarily in the music area of the Department of Arts and Humanities, however, the teaching certification will be earned through the School of Education. Curriculum components of the program of study are
- Area A-E - University Core Courses,
- Area F - Courses Related to the Major,
- Area G - Major Requirements; and
- Area H - Teacher Education Courses.
In order to be admitted to the Music Education Program, students must first meet all college admittance requirements. Additionally, students must audition on a major instrument or voice for acceptance into the program, and must meet the requirements of the College of Education for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
The non-course requirements include:
- A 2.5 GPA
- Passing the GACE I Exam (for full admittance into the Teacher Education Program and to be able to student teach).
- Passing of GACE II (required for student teaching and graduation).
- Beginning School Experience (two-week internship at one of the public schools during the first two weeks of school).
- Student membership in the College Music Educators National Conference (CMENC), and the National Education Association (NEA) or the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE).
Theatre Concentration
The Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts with a concentration in Theatre is designed to provide maximum flexibility in meeting the varied interests and career objectives of its students. The Theatre concentration has specific requirements, i.e., dramatic performances, qualifying examinations, and oral presentations. Theatre majors are required to have a grade point average of 2.25 or better to enter and exit the program in Theatre. A grade of C or better is required in all major courses. Majors must also complete the Departmental Exit Examination.
Minors in Visual and Performing Arts
The Visual Art Minor requires eighteen (18) credit hours of lower and upper level prescribed courses. The Associates Degree in Core Curriculum with a transfer Pathway to Art requires the completion of the core curriculum plus the prescribed area F in the art discipline.
The Music Industry Minor is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in a career in one of the many areas of the music industry, including merchandising, sales, manufacturing, publication, recording, and arts management. The music industry minor places emphasis on both music and business courses and is open to students in other majors who have some background in music. The Music Industry minor requires fifteen (15) credit hours of lower and upper level prescribed courses in music, music industry, and business.
The Music Minor requires eighteen (18) credit hours of lower and upper level prescribed courses. The Associates Degree in Core Curriculum with a transfer Pathway to Music requires the completion of the core curriculum plus the prescribed area F in the music discipline.
Potential Art majors seeking admittance into the discipline must submit a portfolio of previous work for review and approval before major status is granted. Additionally, for acceptance into and graduation from the discipline, each student must have, and thereafter maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or better. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in each art course. Majors must complete the departmental exit examination and a senior exhibit
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| Field of Study 2 | ||
| MUSC 1007 | Concert and Exhibition Attendance | 0 |
| ARTS 1001 | Design I-Fundamentals of Design | 3 |
| ARTS 1031 | Drawing I-Basic Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS 2002 | Design II-Fundamentals of Design | 3 |
| ARTS 2032 | Drawing II-Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS 2280 | Art History Survey I | 3 |
| ARTS 2285 | Art History Survey II | 3 |
| Requirements for the Concentration | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| ARTS 1102 | Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts | 1 |
| ARTS 2051 | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTS 3052 | Painting II-Intermediate Painting | 3 |
| ARTS 2101 | Sculpture I-Basic Sculpture | 3 |
| ARTS 3102 | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ARTS 3081 | Ceramics I-Introduction to Ceramic Art | 3 |
| ARTS 3082 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ARTS 3201 | Graphics I | 3 |
| ARTS 3202 | Graphics II | 3 |
| ARTS 2111 | Photography I | 3 |
| ARTS 3111 | Photography II | 3 |
| ARTS 4403 | Modern Art History | 3 |
| ARTS 4501 | Museum and Exhibition Studies | 3 |
| ARTS 4502 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Art majors choose 12 hours from the following ARTS courses combined with 8 hours of general electives OR 3 hours from the ARTS courses listed below combined with 17 hours of courses in an approved minor plus general electives. | 20 | |
| Special Problems in Painting | ||
| Special Problems in Sculpture | ||
| Special Problems in Photography | ||
| Special Problems in Graphics | ||
| Special Problems in Drawing | ||
| Special Problems in Ceramics | ||
| Special Problems in Design | ||
| Special Problems in Techniques and Materials | ||
| Watercolor | ||
| Special Problems in Art History | ||
| African-American Art | ||
| Arts and Culture Internship | ||
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 1 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 123 | |
- 1
The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
- 2
A grade of C or better is required for the field of study.
The Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts degree with a concentration in music offers applied lessons in voice, piano, strings, wind instruments, and percussion. The program also offers courses in music theory, form and analysis, music history, and music literature with emphasis on performance. For acceptance into major vocal or instrumental applied courses all students must have had prior instruction and demonstrate requisite proficiency via an audition. Transfer students will enter at level commensurate with the demonstrated level of proficiency in music academic and performance areas. A second juried audition prior to acceptance into junior level applied courses is also required. Participation in performance organizations relative to the student’s area of applied specialty is required. Potential music majors should immediately enroll in the proper sequential theory and applied classes which begin at the freshman level.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| Field of Study 2 | ||
| MUSC 1007 | Concert and Exhibition Attendance | 0 |
| ARTS 1102 | Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts | 1 |
| MUSC 1001 | Class Piano I (or Secondary Applied Music course (see advisor)) | 1 |
| MUSC 1002 | Class Piano II (or Secondary Applied Music course (see advisor)) | 1 |
| MUSC 1004 | Functional Piano Class (or Secondary Applied Music course (see advisor)) | 1 |
| MUSC 1005 | Functional Piano Class (or Secondary Applied Music course (see advisor)) | 1 |
| MUSC 1**1 | Freshman Applied Lesson | 1 |
| MUSC 1**2 | Freshman Applied Lesson | 1 |
| MUSC 1021 | Elementary Harmony and Musicianship I | 3 |
| MUSC 1133 | Introduction to Music Literature | 3 |
| MUSC 1022 | Elementary Harmony and Musicianship II | 3 |
| MUSC 2**1 | Sophomore Applied Lesson | 1 |
| MUSC 2**2 | Sophomore Applied Lesson | 1 |
| Requirements for the Concentration | ||
| MUSC 2000 | Music Seminar | 1 |
| MUSC 2021 | Intermediate Harmony and Musicianship I | 3 |
| MUSC 2022 | Intermediate Harmony and Musicianship II | 3 |
| MUSC 3**1 | Junior Applied Lesson | 2 |
| MUSC 3**2 | Junior Applied Lesson | 2 |
| MUSC 3022 | Form and Anaylsis I | 3 |
| MUSC 3023 | Form and Anaylsis II | 3 |
| MUSC 3133 | Music History and Literature 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 3134 | Music History and Literature 2 | 3 |
| MUSC 4220 | Choral Conducting | 3 |
| or MUSC 4230 | Instrumental Conducting | |
| MUSC 4**1 | Senior Applied | 2 |
| MUSC 4**2 | Senior Applied (recital required) | 2 |
| MUSC **** | Performance Ensembles | 8 |
| Instrumental Concentration (four courses required) | 4 | |
| Brasswinds Class | ||
| Woodwinds Class | ||
| Percussion Methods | ||
| Strings Methods | ||
| Vocal Methods | ||
| Keyboard Methods | ||
| Brasswinds Class | ||
| Woodwinds Class | ||
| Percussion Methods | ||
| Diction for Singers | ||
| Strings Methods | ||
| Electives (advisor guided electives or an approved minor) | 18 | |
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 1 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 123 | |
- 1
The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
- 2
A grade of C or better is required for the field of study.
Music Education Program Admission Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts degree with a concentration in music education offers applied lessons in voice, piano, strings, wind instruments, and percussion. The program also offers courses in music theory, form and analysis, music history, and music literature with emphasis on performance and teaching. For acceptance into major vocal or instrumental applied courses all students must have had prior instruction and demonstrate requisite proficiency via an audition. Transfer students will enter at level commensurate with the demonstrated level of proficiency in music academic and performance areas. A second juried audition prior to acceptance into junior level applied courses is also required. Participation in performance organizations relative to the student’s area of applied specialty is required. Potential music majors should immediately enroll in the proper sequential theory and applied classes which begin at the freshman level.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| Field of Study 2 | ||
| MUSC 1007 | Concert and Exhibition Attendance | 0 |
| ARTS 1102 | Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts | 1 |
| MUSC 1001 | Class Piano I (or Secondary Applied Music course (see advisor)) | 1 |
| MUSC 1002 | Class Piano II (or Secondary Applied Music course (see advisor)) | 1 |
| MUSC 1004 | Functional Piano Class (or Secondary Applied Music course (see advisor)) | 1 |
| MUSC 1005 | Functional Piano Class (or Secondary Applied Music course (see advisor)) | 1 |
| MUSC 1**1 | Freshman Applied Lesson | 1 |
| MUSC 1**2 | FreshmanApplied Lesson | 1 |
| MUSC 1021 | Elementary Harmony and Musicianship I | 3 |
| MUSC 1123 | Introduction to World Music | 2 |
| MUSC 1022 | Elementary Harmony and Musicianship II | 3 |
| MUSC 2010 | Introduction to Music Education | 1 |
| MUSC 2**1 | Sophomore Applied Lesson | 1 |
| MUSC 2**2 | Sophomore Applied Lesson | 1 |
| Requirements for the Concentration | ||
| MUSC 2021 | Intermediate Harmony and Musicianship I | 3 |
| MUSC 2022 | Intermediate Harmony and Musicianship II | 3 |
| MUSC 3**1E | Junior Applied Lesson | 1 |
| MUSC 3**2E | Junior Applied Lesson | 1 |
| MUSC 3022 | Form and Anaylsis I | 3 |
| MUSC 3280 | Computer Generated Music | 2 |
| MUSC 3133 | Music History and Literature 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 3134 | Music History and Literature 2 | 3 |
| MUSC 4**1E | Senior Applied Lesson (Recital Required) | 1 |
| MUSC 4220 | Choral Conducting (or MUSC 4230 Instrumental Conducting) | 3 |
| or MUSC 4230 | Instrumental Conducting | |
| MUSC 4**1E | Senior Applied Lesson (Recital Required) | 1 |
| MUSC **** | Performance Ensembles | 5 |
| Methods Courses | ||
| MUSC 4436 | Elementary School Musical Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 4438 | Secondary Choral Methods | 2 |
| or MUSC 4439 | Secondary Band Methods | |
| Instrumental or Vocal/Piano Concentration (4 courses required from one of these concentrations) | 4 | |
| Instrumental Concentration | ||
| Brasswinds Class | ||
| Woodwinds Class | ||
| Percussion Methods | ||
| Strings Methods | ||
| Vocal Methods | ||
| Vocal/Piano Concentration | ||
| Brasswinds Class | ||
| Woodwinds Class | ||
| Percussion Methods | ||
| Strings Methods | ||
| Vocal Methods (required for voice majors) | ||
| Keyboard Methods (required for piano players) | ||
| Education Courses | ||
| EDUC 2110 | Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2120 | Cultural Foundations in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 2199 | Orientation to Education | 0 |
| SPED 3231 | Contemporary Perspectives of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 3403 | Practicum III | 2 |
| EDUC 4412 | Student Teaching in Senior High School | 12 |
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 1 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 126 | |
- 1
The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
- 2
A grade of C or better is required for the field of study.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| Field of Study 2 | ||
| MUSC 1007 | Concert and Exhibition Attendance | 0 |
| THEA 1100 | Theater Appreciation | 3 |
| ARTS 1102 | Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts | 1 |
| THEA 1110 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 2020 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| THEA 2030 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| THEA 2900 | Production and Performance | 1 |
| THEA 2901 | Production and Performance | 1 |
| THEA 2041 | Acting I Laboratory | 3 |
| Requirements for the Concentration | ||
| THEA 1020 | Theatre & Culture | 3 |
| THEA 2902 | Production and Performance | 1 |
| THEA 2903 | Production and Performance | 1 |
| THEA 2904 | Production and Performance | 1 |
| THEA 2905 | Production and Performance | 1 |
| THEA 2906 | Production and Performance | 1 |
| THEA 2907 | Production and Performance | 1 |
| THEA 2070 | Make-Up for the Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 2640 | Directing I | 3 |
| THEA 2040 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 3040 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 3531 | History of Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 3532 | History of Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 3530 | Modern Drama | 3 |
| THEA 3600 | African American Theatre History and Performance | 3 |
| THEA 3640 | Directing II | 3 |
| THEA 4520 | Children's Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 4760 | Seminar in Theatre | 3 |
| 18 credit hours guided by an advisor: 9 hours from the following courses plus 9 hours from the following areas: ARTS, COMM, MUSC; or 18 hours of an approved minor. | 18 | |
| Theatre Management | ||
| Principles and Practices of Stage Costume. | ||
| Internship | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 1 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 123 | |
- 1
The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
- 2
A grade of C or better is required for the field of study.