School of Visual, Performing, and Design Arts
The School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts (SVPDA) is the academic home for students interested in the fields of Art, Graphic Design, Music and Theatre Arts.
Art & Art History
The arts programs provide undergraduates with the technical skill and cultural awareness essential to the careers of professional artists, scholars, teachers, and creative thinkers in all fields. Through research, our students learn about themselves and learn how to become responsible members of the larger communities to which they are connected. Coursework includes practice and discussion with faculty, peers, and guests of our exceptional Visiting Artists and Scholars program. Students are provided close mentoring from the faculty, a diverse group of award-winning artists and scholars.
Graphic Design
The Graphic Design program prepares students to take an influential role in shaping contemporary graphic design practice. Our philosophy focuses on the ‘action of design’ — how design transforms, translates and communicates. Students graduate with the ability to generate and execute ideas with ‘intended actions’ that can be applied to a diverse range of design problems. The designed intention centers on effective audience communication and delivery across a multitude of user-interfaces that form a necessary and expected part of living in today’s world. From the pre-application course as a freshman, to our senior capstone course–students are encouraged to find their own voice, seize opportunities, create a unique process that works for them, and build a portfolio of work that puts them on the competitive edge of industry.
Music
At OSU Music, you'll find an exciting and creative community that challenges students to develop the skills to become successful musicians and professional educators. Our talented faculty are dedicated to high artistry and committed to excellence. Students test their skills and display their talents in a friendly and supportive environment.
Theatre Arts
The Theatre Arts program emphasizes a liberal arts approach to theatre history, practice, and production. All students complete a set of core courses designed to introduce them to fundamental elements of the art. The remaining courses are split between history/theory/literature and those focusing on design/technical/performance. Students select specific courses within each disciplinary area to match their interests. The result is a theatre education grounded in a liberal arts perspective and emphasizing a basic knowledge of all theatre elements. In addition, theatre arts students must demonstrate production skills through participation in University Theatre shows on the Withycombe Hall Main stage and/or in the Withycombe Hall Lab Theatre.
Undergraduate Programs
Majors
- Art
Options: - Arts, Media and Technology
- Contemporary Music Industry
- Graphic Design
- Music
Option: - Music Studies
Options: - Theatre Arts
Minors
- Art History
- Arts, Media and Technology
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Music
- Music Performance
- Photography
- Popular Music Studies
- Studio Art
- Theatre Arts
Graduate Programs
Minors
Peter Swendsen, School Director
109 Fairbanks Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-5090
Email: peter.swendsen@oregonstate.edu
Website: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda
Coleen Keedah, Assistant to the School Director
107 Fairbanks Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-5003
Email: coleen.keedah@oregonstate.edu
Felix Oliveros, Head Academic Advisor
105 Fairbanks Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-5002
Email: felix.oliveros@oregonstate.edu
Lei Xue, Art & Art History Area Coordinator
317 Fairbanks Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-5395
Email: lei.xue@oregonstate.edu
Ricardo Febre, Graphic Design Area Coordinator
225 Fairbanks Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-4958
Email: rick.febre@oregonstate.edu
Robert Brudvig, Music Area Coordinator
101A Community Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-5600
Email: bbrudvig@oregonstate.edu
Elizabeth Helman, Theatre Arts Area Coordinator
131 Snell Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-3067
Email: elizabeth.helman@oregonstate.edu
Faculty & Staff
https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/about/svpda-faculty/
Art (ART)
ART 003, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, 0 Credits
Engage in research activities appropriate to the discipline; and through the research experience, acquire skills, techniques, and knowledge relevant to the field of study. In consultation with a faculty mentor, engage in research activity, and make and execute a plan for a project.
ART 100, ART ORIENTATION, 2 Credits
Provides an introduction to the art resources and visual art faculty at Oregon State University. Explores artistic concepts and processes using a variety of art techniques. Introduces studio practices of working artists and how they explore issues in their field.
ART 101, *INTRODUCTION TO THE VISUAL ARTS, 3 Credits
An introductory lecture course using visual materials with emphasis on methods and motivations that generate the visual experience, both past and present.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Available via Ecampus
ART 115, 2-D CORE STUDIO, 4 Credits
Studio course that introduces the visual language, the elements of design, and the principles of organization. Emphasizes skills, concepts, and problem solving in the areas of two-dimensional design and color.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
ART 117, 3-D CORE STUDIO, 4 Credits
Studio course examining three-dimensional design elements and their spatial organization. Emphasizes innovative problem solving and exposure to varied media. Gives students a sound conceptual basis to apply to more advanced media-oriented courses.
ART 121, DIGITAL CORE STUDIO, 4 Credits
An introductory studio art class using computers in the visual arts. Project-based exploration of digital imaging, layout, 3-D rendering, and video. Examination of the impact of digital technology on the visual arts from contemporary and historical perspectives.
Available via Ecampus
ART 131, DRAWING CORE STUDIO, 4 Credits
Introductory studio course in drawing techniques with emphasis on developing skills in perception and visual organization.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
ART 199, SPECIAL STUDIES, 0-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 204, *INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN ART: PREHISTORY TO HIGH MIDDLE AGES, 3 Credits
A survey of the painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts of Europe and the Mediterranean between the Paleolithic period and the eleventh century.
Attributes: CPWC – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Western Culture; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
Available via Ecampus
ART 205, *INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN ART: GOTHIC TO BAROQUE, 3 Credits
A survey of the painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts of Europe between the late Middle Ages and the seventeenth century.
Attributes: CPWC – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Western Culture; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
Available via Ecampus
ART 206, *INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN ART: NEOCLASSICISM TO CONTEMPORARY, 3 Credits
A survey of painting, sculpture and other visual arts in the Western world from the late eighteenth century to the present.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
Available via Ecampus
ART 208, *INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN ART, 3 Credits
Introduces the distinctive, yet related, aesthetic traditions of South and Southeast Asia, Inner Asia, and East Asia. It focuses on architectural sites, sculptures, and paintings from prehistory to the present.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity
Available via Ecampus
ART 210, *HISTORY OF WESTERN ARCHITECTURE, 3 Credits
A survey of buildings and architectural thought in the West from antiquity to the twentieth century; focuses on major periods and movements of architectural history by examining building types, patrons, materials, building traditions, structural innovations and other critical aspects inherent to architecture.
Attributes: CPWC – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Western Culture
ART 215, COLOR IN THE VISUAL ARTS, 4 Credits
Studio course following ART 115 and ART 117 that examines the properties of colors and their interaction. Emphasizes problem solving and the experimental use of color.
Prerequisite: ART 115 with D- or better
ART 222, INTRODUCTION TO TIME-BASED ART, 4 Credits
Introduction to time-based media using the computer as a tool. Studio art class developing skills in video art, sound art, performance, and other time-based digital arts. Exploration of sequential, experimental, historical, and contemporary themes and the role of the audience in time-based art.
Prerequisite: ART 121 with C- or better
Equivalent to: ART 122
ART 234, DRAWING II: FIGURE, 4 Credits
Drawing from the life model with emphasis on skill and conceptual awareness as well as anatomical consideration.
Prerequisite: ART 131 with C- or better
ART 263, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, 4 Credits
Introductory course in digital photography. Focus on creation of photographic images in series format. Technical camera operation will be emphasized as well as basic photographic composition, use of photographic editing software, historical grounding, and discussions of contemporary issues in photography. Students must have the use of a digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) or mirrorless camera (with viewfinder and fully manual controls).
Recommended: ART 115
Available via Ecampus
ART 264, *PHOTOGRAPHY: HISTORY, TECHNOLOGY, CULTURE AND ART, 3 Credits
Introduction to the history of photography through aesthetic, cultural and technical contexts. This course covers the history of photography and its technologies, photography in art, some photographers and their photographs and the purposes of photography.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts
Available via Ecampus
ART 271, PRINTMAKING I, 4 Credits
Introduction to the basic processes of printmaking, with options among relief, lithography, intaglio, screen printing and monotype.
ART 281, PAINTING I, 4 Credits
Introductory studio course with emphasis on basic materials and techniques in painting.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Prerequisite: ART 131 with C- or better
ART 291, SCULPTURE I, 4 Credits
Studio course in basic materials and approaches used in sculpture; a foundation for further three-dimensional work.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Prerequisite: ART 117 with C- or better
Recommended: Art core curriculum
ART 306, ADVISOR REVIEW, 1 Credit
A review, conducted by the student's advisor and another faculty member of the student's choosing, of work produced to date in the student's area of concentration.
Prerequisite: Fine Arts Portfolio Review with a score of 1
ART 310, *EARLY CHINESE ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY, 3 Credits
Introduces major forms of Chinese art from the Neolithic period to the Tang dynasty (618-907 CE) and related major archaeological finds. Stresses the materials and processes of making art, development of representational art, and the role of visual arts in an aristocratic and religious culture.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity
ART 311, *LATE CHINESE ART AND CULTURE, 3 Credits
Introduction to the major forms of Chinese art and visual culture from the eleventh century to the early twentieth century.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity
ART 312, *CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART, 3 Credits
Introduces origins and development of contemporary Chinese art and visual culture in its domestic and global contexts.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity
ART 313, *ART OF JAPAN, 3 Credits
Surveys the arts of Japan from the prehistoric period to the twentieth century.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity
Available via Ecampus
ART 320, *ANCIENT GREEK ART, 3 Credits
Focuses on the major artistic developments in Ancient Greece from the Middle Bronze Age to 31 BCE, and especially on the city-state of Athens during the Fifth Century.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts
ART 321, *ANCIENT ROMAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE, 3 Credits
Survey of ancient Roman art and culture between the sixth century BCE and fifth century CE, covering principal media, styles, and subject matter.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts
Available via Ecampus
ART 322, *MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE, 3 Credits
Survey of the art and architecture of the major periods and cultures of Europe and the Mediterranean between the fourth and the fourteenth century. Traces salient developments in thought and material culture of western civilization.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts
ART 323, *ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ART AND ARCHITECTURE, 3 Credits
Survey of Italian Renaissance art and culture, covering the principal artists, patrons, media, styles, and subject matter.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts
Equivalent to: ART 323H
ART 323H, *ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ART AND ARCHITECTURE, 3 Credits
Survey of Italian Renaissance art and culture, covering the principal artists, patrons, media, styles, and subject matter.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: ART 323
ART 331, DRAWING CONCEPTS, 4 Credits
Studio course emphasizing drawing composition as an investigative, conceptualizing and communicative nonverbal language. Independent thinking, problem solving, and creative development encouraged.
Prerequisite: ART 234 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ART 334, DRAWING III: FIGURE, 4 Credits
Intermediate study of the human figure utilizing life models, the skeleton, and anatomy texts. Emphasis on gaining greater knowledge of the body's underlying structure and potential for aesthetic expression.
Prerequisite: ART 234 with D- or better and (Fine Arts Portfolio Review with a score of 1 or Graphic Design Portfolio Revie with a score of 1)
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Recommended: Art core curriculum.
ART 339, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES FOR ARTISTS, 3 Credits
Examination of relevant issues and realities facing working artists today through class discussion, critical readings, gallery visits, guest lectures and panel discussions. Development of professional practices appropriate for artists and the business of art include portfolio development, writing and presentation skills, grants, contracts, exhibition opportunities and marketing strategies.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
ART 340, DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY I, 4 Credits
Studio course in black-and-white film exposure and development, and printing in the darkroom. The medium of silver-based black-and-white photography is explored as a communication mode and art form. Historical, conceptual, technical and legal aspects of traditional wet processing are surveyed. Access to a single lens reflex (SLR) film camera is required.
Recommended: ART 263 for Photography majors
ART 341, DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY II, 4 Credits
Improving silver-gelatin printing and photographic presentation techniques. Emphasis on furthering creative visual language and individual photographic project development. Student must supply a medium format or 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) film camera.
Prerequisite: ART 340 with D- or better
ART 345, INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY, 4 Credits
Emphasis is on both technical and aesthetic expression of digital color photography, from initial image capture, color management to finished print along with color symbolism and composition. Exploration of narrative, sequencing and image-series concepts. Introduction to contemporary color photographers.
Prerequisite: ART 263 with C+ or better
ART 347, PHOTOGRAPH: STUDIO LIGHTING, 4 Credits
Practical studio class surveying the basic principles and application of light in the creation of photographs. The development of craft and technique inside the studio will be emphasized but formal and conceptual considerations related to light and photography will also be explored.
Prerequisite: ART 263 with C or better
Recommended: ART 345
ART 348, CONCEPTS IN DIGITAL IMAGING, 4 Credits
Approaches to non-traditional and the manipulated image in digital photography with an emphasis on producing personal imagery. Introduction to the history of the manipulated image in photography and to contemporary approaches to digital photography.
Prerequisite: ART 263 with D- or better
Recommended: ART 121 or prior Photoshop knowledge
ART 349, VIDEO ART, 4 Credits
Studio course in video art and time-based media projects. Emphasis on experimental approaches to video art in a contemporary art context, linear and non-linear video production and the projection and screening of video art projects. Introduction to the history of video art as an art form. CROSSLISTED as ART 349/NMC 349.
Prerequisite: ART 222 with C- or better and ART 263 [C-]
Equivalent to: NMC 349
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
ART 350, PHOTOGRAPHY ON ASSIGNMENT, 4 Credits
An introduction to shooting photographs on assignment. Students will create, edit, caption, and submit photographs for print publications, online media, and alternative/independent media venues. Students will experiment with text, audio slideshows, and other creative means of illustrating concepts and ideas. Also covered are history, law, and ethics of photojournalism.
Recommended: ART 263 or active knowledge of camera operations, shooting RAW files and Adobe Lightroom.
Available via Ecampus
ART 351, INSTALLATION, 4 Credits
Studio course designed to acquaint the student with the possibilities of using non-traditional means such as site, time, and interaction to communicate ideas.
Prerequisite: ART 291 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Recommended: Foundation curriculum
ART 352, *CREATIVE COLLABORATION: DESIGNING AND BUILDING, 3 Credits
Working in multi-disciplinary teams, design, implement, and document a piece of public art work or science museum display. Projects may be made of any media, but must demonstrate creativity both in the engineering used to create them and the technology and society message they convey. CROSSLISTED as ART 352/ENGR 352.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts
Equivalent to: ENGR 352
ART 354, ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES IN PHOTOGRAPHY, 4 Credits
Historical photographic printing methods in use today e.g., cyanotype, gum bichromate and more. Use of digital and analog negatives, mixing emulsions and coating paper by hand.
Prerequisite: ART 263 with C- or better and ART 345 [C-]
Recommended: ART 340
ART 355, THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK, 4 Credits
Practical studio course focusing on the photographic book in all of its forms. Use appropriated imagery as well as original imagery to create a variety of zines as well as soft and hardcover photo-books. Structure, form, materials, and layout will be discussed as well as content, sequencing, and physical construction. CROSSLISTED as ART 355/GD 355.
Prerequisite: ART 263 with C- or better
Equivalent to: GD 355
ART 359, *PHOTOGRAPHY: ACTIVISM, AND SOCIAL CHANGE, 3 Credits
Explores photography as an agent of social change through creative projects and topical discussions. Emphasis on the visual language, ethical considerations, and strategies employed by activist photographers that disrupt dominant ideologies and address institutionalized inequality and privilege in the United States. No prior photography experience necessary.
Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination
Available via Ecampus
ART 360, CREATIVE FIELD WORK I, 4 Credits
Emphasizes intensive experiential learning using Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, Hatfield Marine Science Center and surrounding areas as the studio. Collects or creates material inspired and informed by the interaction with the people and places associated with the area. Explores unique ecosystems consisting of rocky intertidal zones and old growth forests. Considers history of human interaction with the landscape.
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
Recommended: Experience in one or more creative disciplines; willingness to adapt to working and spending significant time outdoors; critical thinking, problem solving, and synthesis skills
ART 364, *NINETEENTH-CENTURY ART, 3 Credits
Lecture course covering the principal movements and trends in late eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century architecture, painting, and sculpture in Europe and America, from Neoclassicism to Symbolism.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts
ART 365, *HISTORY OF MODERN ART 1900-1945, 3 Credits
Lecture course covering the principal movements and trends in early twentieth-century Western art, from Expressionism to early American Modernism.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts
ART 366, ART SINCE 1945, 3 Credits
Lecture course covering the principal movements, theories and ideas in visual art since 1945, including painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance and participatory art.
ART 367, *HISTORY OF DESIGN, 3 Credits
A survey of the impact of technology on the visual qualities of graphic, advertising, fashion, architecture, and industrial design from the Victorian Arts and Crafts Movement to the computer age.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Available via Ecampus
ART 371, ART, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 3 Credits
A survey of the influence and application of science and technology in the arts. Provides historical and contemporary context of the effects of the evolution of technology and scientific discovery on visual art practices.
Available via Ecampus
ART 375, PRINTMAKING: RELIEF, 4 Credits
Studio course in relief printmaking with emphasis on linocut and woodcut; may include other relief processes, i.e. photo polymer plate. Black-and-white and color.
Prerequisite: ART 101 with C- or better and ART 115 [C-] and ART 131 [C-] and ART 271 [C-]
ART 376, PRINTMAKING: INTAGLIO, 4 Credits
Studio course in intaglio printmaking with emphasis on drypoint, line etching, aquatint, softground and photo process. Black-and-white and possibly color for final project.
Prerequisite: ART 101 with C- or better and ART 115 [C-] and ART 131 [C-] and ART 271 [C-]
ART 377, PRINTMAKING: LITHOGRAPHY, 4 Credits
Studio course in lithographic printmaking with emphasis on graining the stone, drawing with crayon and tusche, etching and reworking, inking and printing lithographic limestone. Black-and-white and possibly color for final project.
Prerequisite: ART 101 with C- or better and ART 115 [C-] and ART 131 [C-] and ART 271 [C-]
ART 378, PRINTMAKING: MONOTYPE, 4 Credits
Studio course in monotype printmaking with emphasis on drawing/painting with brushes, oil pastels, watercolors, water-based crayons, inking with a lithographic roller and printing with an etching press. Black-and-white and color.
Prerequisite: ART 101 with C- or better and ART 115 [C-] and ART 131 [C-] and ART 271 [C-]
ART 379, PRINTMAKING: SCREEN PRINTING, 4 Credits
Studio course in screen printing with emphasis on paper stencil, drawing fluid and photo emulsion processes. Students are exposed to a range of techniques and concepts are encouraged to investigate personal motivations while making multiple color prints.
Prerequisite: ART 115 with C- or better
Recommended: Art core curriculum. ART 100, ART 101, ART 117, ART 131, ART 204, ART 205, ART 206.
ART 381, PAINTING II: THE FIGURE, 4 Credits
Studio course with emphasis on painting from the live model; understanding the figure in terms of color, form and composition, the figure as symbol, implied narrative and vehicle of expression.
Prerequisite: ART 281 with C- or better and ART 234 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
Recommended: Art core curriculum
ART 382, PAINTING II: CONCEPTS, 4 Credits
Painting with emphasis on experimentation and an exploratory investigation of mixed media, new media, collage, and assemblage, utilizing either representation or abstraction.
Prerequisite: ART 281 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Recommended: Art core curriculum
ART 383, PAINTING II: ABSTRACT AND MULTIMEDIA, 4 Credits
Intermediate studio course with emphasis on contemporary directions in painting: abstraction and non-literal approaches.
Prerequisite: ART 101 with C- or better and ART 115 [C-] and ART 131 [C-] and ART 281 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Recommended: Art core curriculum.
ART 384, PAINTING II: NEW GENRE, 4 Credits
Exploration of current directions in painting using traditional and non-traditional concepts and techniques.
Prerequisite: ART 281 with D- or better and (Fine Arts Portfolio Review with a score of 1 or Graphic Design Portfolio Revie with a score of 1)
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ART 385, PAINTING II: ENCAUSTICS, 4 Credits
Exploration and application of a variety of traditional and non-traditional techniques using encaustics paint; beeswax and pigment fused to a surface.
Prerequisite: ART 281 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
ART 386, A CULTURAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN ART AND LITERATURE: PART I, 4 Credits
The first course in an interdisciplinary sequence that examines the development and interrelationships of American art and literature from contact to the present. Covers Conquest to Civil War. CROSSLISTED as ART 386/ENG 386.
Equivalent to: ENG 386
ART 387, A CULTURAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN ART AND LITERATURE: PART II, 4 Credits
The second course in an interdisciplinary sequence that examines the development and interrelationships of American art and literature from contact to the present. Covers Civil War to Harlem Renaissance. CROSSLISTED as ART 387/ENG 387.
Equivalent to: ENG 387
ART 388, A CULTURAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN ART AND LITERATURE: PART III, 4 Credits
The third course in an interdisciplinary sequence that examines the development and interrelationships of American art and literature from contact to the present. Covers Great Depression to Postmodernity. CROSSLISTED as ART 388/ENG 388.
Equivalent to: ENG 388
ART 391, SCULPTURE II, 4 Credits
Intermediate studio course with emphasis in material research and developing greater skills and technical knowledge in sculptural fabrication processes.
Prerequisite: ART 291 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Recommended: Art core curriculum.
ART 395, SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY ART HISTORY, 3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
ART 398, SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART HISTORY, 3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
ART 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 399H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 402, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 409, PRACTICUM STUDENT MEDIA, 1 Credit
Equivalent to: NMC 409
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ART 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
A one-quarter residency with an appropriate, approved agency or organization where a student may receive practical experience related to the objectives of the Department of Art. The intern observes and produces; the work is supervised and evaluated, both by the agency and the art faculty.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 411, ^ART IN CONTEXT HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL APPROACHES, 3 Credits
Seminar developing writing and research skills in the field of art with interdisciplinary approaches.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: Fine Arts Portfolio Review with a score of 1
Recommended: Art core curriculum plus 12 credits of upper-division studio credits.
ART 415, ART FOR TEACHERS I, 4 Credits
A studio course covering basic art materials and techniques. Integrates aesthetics and art criticism, creating art, and the cultural and historical context of works of art for K-12.
Recommended: Fine Arts Portfolio Review (ART1) and Graphic Design Portfolio Review (ART2)
ART 418, PORTFOLIO SEMINAR, 2 Credits
An advanced lecture course providing an overview of pertinent issues in creating a professional graphic design portfolio.
Prerequisite: Graphic Design Portfolio Revie with a score of 1
ART 422, NEW MEDIA: INTERACTIVE, 4 Credits
An advanced course designing digital experiences with emphasis on innovative navigation, architectural structures, theoretical, and historical issues of new media.
Prerequisite: Graphic Design Portfolio Revie with a score of 1
Recommended: CS 295
ART 431, DRAWING IV, 3-5 Credits
Development of an individual approach to the varied aspects of drawing, emphasis on exploration of traditional and contemporary techniques and styles.
Prerequisite: Fine Arts Portfolio Review with a score of 1 or Graphic Design Portfolio Revie with a score of 1
This course is repeatable for 15 credits.
Recommended: 9 credits of ART 331.
ART 432, *GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND THE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE, 3 Credits
A creative and discussion-based course focusing on ways in which photography can and has addressed issues of gender and sexuality. An introduction to key concepts and intersections in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Queer Studies and photography theory. Create written and photographic responses to artworks, texts, personal experience and pop-culture. CROSSLISTED as ART 432/QS 432/WGSS 432 and ART 532/QS 532.
Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination
Equivalent to: QS 432, WGSS 432
Available via Ecampus
ART 434, DRAWING IV/FIGURE, 3-5 Credits
Development of an individual approach to the varied aspect of figure drawing; emphasis on exploration of traditional and contemporary techniques and styles.
Prerequisite: Fine Arts Portfolio Review with a score of 1 or Graphic Design Portfolio Revie with a score of 1
This course is repeatable for 15 credits.
Recommended: 9 credits of ART 334.
ART 439, SONIC ARTS, 2 Credits
Create experimental sonic art projects using analog and digital technologies to make natural, artificial, and curated sound installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sound art project. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. Demonstrate competency through describing and applying sound art concepts including those that involve active listening practices. Explore the breadth and range of sonic-art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 439/GD 439/MUS 439/NMC 439/TA 439 and ART 539/MUS 539.
Equivalent to: GD 439, MUS 439, NMC 439, TA 439
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 441, ADVANCED DARKROOM, 4 Credits
Explores using the camera as a tool to sharpen aesthetic and visual perception. Creates exhibition-quality silver-gelatin prints in pursuit of an individual student portfolio. Introduction to the view camera. Applies advanced darkroom techniques.
Prerequisite: ART 340 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ART 443, COMBINED MEDIA: PHOTO INSTALLATION, 4 Credits
This studio course explores the use the photographic image in conjunction with other studio media to create multi-media works and site-specific installations. Designed to remove and release the photographic image from its ubiquitous tradition, it looks to reassign the association of photography as merely a two dimensional pursuit. Emphasizing the relationship between objects, the course investigates installation art as a contemporary practice and focuses on the role photography or the photographic image has played in expanding this dialogue. Issues involved with using photography for the purposes of creating multimedia spatial experiences are discussed and compared with ideas related to traditional photographic presentation.
Prerequisite: ART 345 with C or better
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
Recommended: Understanding of basic camera functions and competency using digital printing techniques
ART 444, THE CONSTRUCTED IMAGE, 4 Credits
An advanced studio photography course that explores directed, manipulated, and constructed photographs. It investigates this rich tradition by looking at both historical and contemporary photography. Issues involved with making clearly artificial photographs are discussed and compared with traditional ideas related to veracity of the photographic image.
Prerequisite: ART 345 with C or better
Recommended: Pre-established foundation of technical camera operations and digital printing skills
ART 446, DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY, 4 Credits
Intensive in-depth documentary photography course designed to develop skill in telling stories with pictures. The course requires pitching a photographic project, reading and writing about documentary photography, and producing a sustained photographic essay with a self-selected documentary subject. Expanded documentary mediums and socially concerned photography are also covered.
Prerequisite: ART 263 with C or better and ART 345 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ART 447, ADVANCED STUDIO LIGHTING, 4 Credits
Practical studio course focusing on the advanced applications of studio and location lighting. Students will use digital cameras in combination with professional strobe and mixed artificial lighting. Real-world location lighting challenges will be mastered: scouting locations, hauling and setting up gear, working with models and products, and learning to work on-location.
Prerequisite: ART 263 with C or better and ART 347 [C]
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
ART 451, INTRODUCTION TO ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 3 Credits
Survey of the business strategies behind a successful career in the arts. Emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurial thinking, engages students with the fundamentals of the arts "business", and explores ways to influence and shape the industry's future. CROSSLISTED as ART 451/MUS 451/TA 451.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 451, TA 451
Available via Ecampus
ART 454, ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES IN PHOTOGRAPHY II, 4 Credits
Advanced projects using historical photographic processes.
Prerequisite: ART 354 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
ART 455, THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK II, 4 Credits
Practical studio course focusing on advanced practices and techniques in relation to the photographic book. Use appropriated imagery as well as original imagery to complete well-developed book projects. Structure, form, materials, and layout will be discussed as well as content, sequencing, and physical construction. Advanced elements such as application of blanking, slip cases, screen printing, and other construction techniques will be taught. CROSSLISTED as ART 455/GD 455.
Prerequisite: ART 355 with C- or better
Equivalent to: GD 455
ART 456, PORTFOLIO-PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO ART, 4 Credits
Culmination-level course for the creation of an exhibition-level photographic portfolio or other artistic product using lens-based media. Taught using lectures, critiques, readings, writing and self-reflection.
Prerequisite: ART 340 with C- or better and ART 345 [C-] and ART 347 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ART 457, OFF THE SCREEN - VIDEO INSTALLATION ART, 2 Credits
Create experimental video-art installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the video art project. Explore the breath and range of experimental approaches to video installations, multi-screen projections, immersive visual and sound environments, and projection-mapping from a historical and contemporary art perspective. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. CROSSLISTED as ART 457/GD 457/MUS 457/ NMC 457/TA 457 and ART 557/MUS 557.
Equivalent to: GD 457, MUS 457, NMC 457, TA 457
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 460, CREATIVE FIELD WORK II, 4 Credits
Emphasizes intensive experiential learning studio art that focuses on site-based research and investigation. Collects or creates material inspired and informed by the interaction with the people and places associated with the area. Explores unique ecosystems consisting of rocky intertidal zones and old growth forests. Considers history of human interaction with the landscape. Practices leadership and mentorship for camp organization and best practices during site-based learning.
Prerequisite: ART 360 with D- or better
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
Recommended: Art Core Studio, experience in one or more creative disciplines; willingness to adapt to working and spending significant time outdoors; critical thinking, leadership, and synthesis skills
ART 462, DIRECTIONS AND ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ART, 3 Credits
Specialized study of current trends, developments, and critical issues, including the study of new media such as video and photography, as they manifest themselves in the contemporary art world.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
Recommended: 9 credits of art history
ART 464, CULTURAL STUDIES OF THE MUSEUM, 3 Credits
Overview of the history, visual culture, and cultural significance of the Western museum. Special attention paid to the development of the art museum and artist's projects that pertain to museums.
Recommended: 9 credits of art history
ART 468, HISTORY OF PRINTMAKING, 3 Credits
Survey of the social, economic, intellectual, and technical history of printmaking between the early Middle Ages and the twentieth century in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Treats the major printmaking processes of woodcut, intaglio, lithography, silkscreen, and photography.
ART 475, PRINTMAKING STUDIO, 4 Credits
Studio workshop in relief, intaglio, lithographic, and silkscreen media on an individual project basis.
Prerequisite: ART 101 with C- or better and ART 115 [C-] and ART 131 [C-] and ART 271 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 20 credits.
Recommended: 8 credits of 300-level printmaking.
ART 479, PRINTMAKING: ADVANCED SCREEN PRINTING, 4 Credits
Studio course in screen printing with an emphasis on photo emulsion processes. Students are encouraged to integrate these processes with other art-making methods in their creative work.
Prerequisite: ART 379 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ART 481, PAINTING III, 4 Credits
Development of individual interests and directions in painting.
Prerequisite: ART 382 with C- or better and ART 384 [C-]
This course is repeatable for 30 credits.
ART 488, SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ARTS, 2 Credits
Create interactive arts, design, or communication projects using sensor technologies in combination with sound, video, lights, video games, and generative digital art. Translate gestures of the physical world into interactive control using plug and play wireless sensors. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sensor technologies project. Explore the breadth and range of interactive art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 488/GD 488/MUS 488/NMC 488/TA 488 and ART 588/MUS 588.
Equivalent to: GD 488, MUS 488, NMC 488, TA 488
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 491, SCULPTURE III, 4 Credits
Development of individual interests and directions in sculpture.
Prerequisite: ART 391 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 24 credits.
Recommended: 12 credits of 300-level sculpture
ART 492, SPECIAL TOPICS IN ASIAN ART, 3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
ART 494, SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY ART HISTORY, 3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
ART 495, EXHIBITION DESIGN, 1 Credit
Participatory experience in art gallery exhibition design working in Fairbanks Gallery. Includes specialized study in visual design, lighting, and technical installation.
Prerequisite: Fine Arts Portfolio Review with a score of 1 or Graphic Design Portfolio Revie with a score of 1
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
ART 498, SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART HISTORY, 3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
ART 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
ART 501, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 502, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
ART 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 15 credits.
ART 532, GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND THE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE, 3 Credits
A creative and discussion-based course focusing on ways in which photography can and has addressed issues of gender and sexuality. An introduction to key concepts and intersections in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Queer Studies and photography theory. Create written and photographic responses to artworks, texts, personal experience and pop-culture. CROSSLISTED as ART 432/QS 432/WGSS 432 and ART 532/QS 532.
Equivalent to: QS 532, WGSS 532
Available via Ecampus
ART 539, SONIC ARTS, 2 Credits
Create experimental sonic art projects using analog and digital technologies to make natural, artificial, and curated sound installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sound art project. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. Demonstrate competency through describing and applying sound art concepts including those that involve active listening practices. Explore the breadth and range of sonic-art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 439/GD 439/MUS 439/NMC 439/TA 439 and ART 539/MUS 539.
Equivalent to: MUS 539
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 546, DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY, 3 Credits
An intensive shooting course in 35mm photography designed to develop skill in telling stories using pictures. Single picture and multiple picture stories.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
Recommended: ART 350
ART 556, PORTFOLIO-PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO ART, 4 Credits
Culmination-level course for the creation of an exhibition-level photographic portfolio or other artistic product using lens-based media. Taught using lectures, critiques, readings, writing and self-reflection.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
ART 557, OFF THE SCREEN - VIDEO INSTALLATION ART, 2 Credits
Create experimental video-art installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the video art project. Explore the breath and range of experimental approaches to video installations, multi-screen projections, immersive visual and sound environments, and projection-mapping from a historical and contemporary art perspective. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. CROSSLISTED as ART 457/GD 457/MUS 457/ NMC 457/TA 457 and ART 557/MUS 557.
Equivalent to: MUS 557
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 562, DIRECTIONS AND ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ART, 3 Credits
Specialized study of current trends, developments, and critical issues, including the study of new media such as video and photography, as they manifest themselves in the contemporary art world.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
Recommended: 9 credits of art history
ART 564, CULTURAL STUDIES OF THE MUSEUM, 3 Credits
Overview of the history, visual culture, and cultural significance of the Western museum. Special attention paid to the development of the art museum and artist's projects that pertain to museums.
Recommended: 9 credits of art history
ART 581, PAINTING III, 3-5 Credits
Development of individual interests and directions in painting.
This course is repeatable for 15 credits.
Recommended: 9 credits of 300-level painting
ART 588, SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ARTS, 2 Credits
Create interactive arts, design, or communication projects using sensor technologies in combination with sound, video, lights, video games, and generative digital art. Translate gestures of the physical world into interactive control using plug and play wireless sensors. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sensor technologies project. Explore the breadth and range of interactive art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 488/GD 488/MUS 488/NMC 488/TA 488 and ART 588/MUS 588.
Equivalent to: MUS 588
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
ART 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
Graphic Design (GD)
GD 110, GRAPHIC DESIGN TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES, 4 Credits
A foundation-level course covering software skills and production techniques aimed at building a confident understanding and demonstration of the tools of design, making, craft, and delivery.
Available via Ecampus
GD 126, GRAPHIC DESIGN PRO APPLICATION, 2 Credits
Required pre-graphic design course. Course will focus on the development of a final portfolio to be reviewed by the graphic design faculty at the end of the spring term.
Prerequisite: ART 101 with C- or better and ART 115 [C-] and ART 121 [C-] and ART 131 [C-]
GD 200, GRAPHIC DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION 1, 4 Credits
The first of a two-course series covering software skills and production techniques aimed at building a confident understanding and demonstration of the tools of design, making, craft, and delivery.
GD 210, GRAPHIC DESIGN I, 4 Credits
Explores the basic elements and principles of graphic design, using a variety of analog and digital techniques. Examines both visual and verbal vocabulary to describe and complete design projects with targeted intention. Introduces the practice, theory, methodologies and delivery systems of graphic design, including image making, typography, and composition, building upon technical skills gained in GD 110.
Prerequisite: GD 110 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
GD 220, GRAPHIC DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION 2, 4 Credits
The second of a two-course series covering software skills and production techniques aimed at building a confident understanding and demonstration of the tools of design, making, craft, and delivery.
Prerequisite: GD 200 with C- or better
GD 224, INTERACTIVE DESIGN 1, 4 Credits
Introductory class to interactive design principles in the graphic design professional core.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better and GD 226 (may be taken concurrently) [C-] and GD 228 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]
GD 226, TYPOGRAPHY 1, 4 Credits
An introductory course in the discipline, function and tradition of typography as it relates to visual and verbal communication.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
GD 228, PROCESS: MAKING AND MEANING, 4 Credits
Course utilizes creative problem solving techniques, communication theories, combined with media explorations to bring together message, meaning, medium, and form.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
GD 230, GRAPHIC DESIGN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 2 Credits
A required professional development course for graphic design sophomores aimed at preparing and empowering students to navigate professional opportunities ‘as students’.
GD 269, GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY, 3 Credits
A historical and theoretical overview of the evolution and innovations in graphic design.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with D- or better
Equivalent to: GD 369
Available via Ecampus
GD 300, GRAPHIC DESIGN ADVANCED TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES II, 4 Credits
An intermediate technology course covering software skills and production techniques for interactive and motion delivery, aimed at building a confident understanding and demonstration of the industry standard tools of interactive and time-based design.
Prerequisite: GD 210 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
GD 310, GRAPHIC DESIGN 2: INTERMEDIATE GRAPHIC DESIGN, 4 Credits
Explores the theory, methodologies and delivery systems of graphic design, including image making, typography, and composition, at the intermediate level of practice. Applies design thinking from brief to concept to delivery in practical, realistic scenarios of integrated media campaigns. Builds upon concepts learned in GD 210, and emphasizes integrated media projects, involving a variety of deliverables using a single visual language. Examines Print, digital, and emerging media in application of design systems, including the writing and interpretation of design briefs.
Prerequisite: GD 210 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
GD 312, ^CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN DESIGN, 3 Credits
For all graphic design students in the professional graphic design program. The course examines contemporary design issues through reading, research, writing, presentations and discussion.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: GD 126 with D- or better
GD 325, GRAPHIC DESIGN: COLLABORATIVE PROCESSES, 4 Credits
Intermediate course in graphic design. Emphasis on collaborative projects exploring principles of group problem solving in typography.
GD 326, TYPOGRAPHY 2, 4 Credits
An intermediate course exploring the design of organizational typographic structures and systems.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
GD 327, TYPOGRAPHY 3, 4 Credits
An intermediate course exploring the visual, expressive vocabulary of typography, using innovative experimentation.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
GD 328, INTERACTIVE 2, 4 Credits
An introduction to the contemporary issues of interactive design: experience design, application design, e-publication design, and from a visual communications perspective.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
GD 330, GRAPHIC DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY, 4 Credits
An in-depth and hands-on exploration of the strategies, frameworks, and problem solving skills required for a sustainable and regenerative graphic design practice. Focus is on applying perspectives and systems thinking skills to design projects in the real world.
Prerequisite: GD 210 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
GD 355, THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK, 4 Credits
Practical studio course focusing on the photographic book in all of its forms. Use appropriated imagery as well as original imagery to create a variety of zines as well as soft and hardcover photo-books. Structure, form, materials, and layout will be discussed as well as content, sequencing, and physical construction. CROSSLISTED as ART 355/GD 355.
Prerequisite: ART 263 with C- or better
Equivalent to: ART 355
GD 419, PORTFOLIO REVIEW, 3 Credits
A course to advise students during their final portfolio preparation. The objective is to complete the portfolio and hone presentation skills and techniques.
Prerequisite: GD 420 with C- or better
GD 420, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES, 3 Credits
Professional ethics and standards, business practices and tactics, and pre-press production techniques and concerns for graphic designers.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with D- or better
GD 421, INFORMATION AND PUBLICATION DESIGN, 4 Credits
Theoretical and historical issues of organizing and visualizing statistics, numbers, and/or complex relationships. Emphasis on conceptualization, visual diagramming, and analysis of subtle visual relationships.
GD 422, NEW MEDIA: INTERACTIVE, 4 Credits
An advanced course designing digital experiences with emphasis on innovative navigation, architectural structures, theoretical, and historical issues of new media.
Recommended: Junior block in graphic design and CS 295.
GD 423, EXPERIMENTAL TYPOGRAPHY, 4 Credits
An advanced course in experimental typography focusing on intent, meaning, and method.
GD 424, BRAND IDENTITY SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Studio course that explores both the theory and the practice of brand identity systems, through the creation of a comprehensive visual branding project.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
GD 426, GRAPHIC DESIGN CAPSTONE 1, 3 Credits
The first in a two-course sequence of senior-level graphic design capstone courses. The focus is on applying more in-depth design research methods to graphic design senior capstone projects.
GD 427, CAPSTONE 2, 4 Credits
The second in a two-course sequence of senior-level graphic design capstone courses. The focus is on the design and development of the senior capstone project.
GD 429, GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO, 4 Credits
Provides opportunity for students to work with clients on actual projects in a professional environment.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
GD 430, GRAPHIC DESIGN PRACTICUM, 2 Credits
Works from the skills and lessons learned in GD 230 to provide a system of evaluation and reflection in a structured class environment for students in a graphic design internship or project-based practicum.
Prerequisite: GD 230 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
GD 439, SONIC ARTS, 2 Credits
Create experimental sonic art projects using analog and digital technologies to make natural, artificial, and curated sound installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sound art project. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. Demonstrate competency through describing and applying sound art concepts including those that involve active listening practices. Explore the breadth and range of sonic-art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 439/GD 439/MUS 439/NMC 439/TA 439 and ART 539/MUS 539.
Equivalent to: ART 439, MUS 439, NMC 439, TA 439
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
GD 440, USER RESEARCH FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS, 4 Credits
Examines the theory and methodology of user and audience research (qualitative and quantitative) as it relates to the graphic design discipline. Examines specific methodologies for the execution of design and user research through the conceptualization and implementation of design projects. Explores how theory can be put into practice through a student-initiated primary research project consisting of a design methodology and implementation.
Prerequisite: GD 210 with C- or better
GD 450, VISUAL BRANDING SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Examines the methods, techniques, and tools for visual communication in the context of branding systems. Explores the basic principles of logo design, and implements them through the design of corporate identity systems from a defined creative brief. Examines the considerations for evaluation of logo and branding systems in use. Builds upon the principles introduced in GD 210 using integrated media and technology.
Prerequisite: GD 210 with C- or better
GD 455, THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK II, 4 Credits
Practical studio course focusing on advanced practices and techniques in relation to the photographic book. Use appropriated imagery as well as original imagery to complete well-developed book projects. Structure, form, materials, and layout will be discussed as well as content, sequencing, and physical construction. Advanced elements such as application of blanking, slip cases, screen printing, and other construction techniques will be taught. CROSSLISTED as ART 455/GD 455.
Prerequisite: ART 355 with C- or better
Equivalent to: ART 455
GD 457, OFF THE SCREEN - VIDEO INSTALLATION ART, 2 Credits
Create experimental video-art installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the video art project. Explore the breath and range of experimental approaches to video installations, multi-screen projections, immersive visual and sound environments, and projection-mapping from a historical and contemporary art perspective. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. CROSSLISTED as ART 457/GD 457/MUS 457/ NMC 457/TA 457 and ART 557/MUS 557.
Equivalent to: ART 457, MUS 457, NMC 457, TA 457
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
GD 488, SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ARTS, 2 Credits
Create interactive arts, design, or communication projects using sensor technologies in combination with sound, video, lights, video games, and generative digital art. Translate gestures of the physical world into interactive control using plug and play wireless sensors. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sensor technologies project. Explore the breadth and range of interactive art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 488/GD 488/MUS 488/NMC 488/TA 488 and ART 588/MUS 588.
Equivalent to: ART 488, MUS 488, NMC 488, TA 488
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
GD 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Music Education (MUED)
MUED 100, MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 3 Credits
An introduction to the practice of teaching music in public schools in the United States. Participants will learn about teaching and learning music through reading, discussion, creative projects, field observations, and peer teaching experiences. Provides a breadth of experiences so prospective teachers can make informed decisions regarding their career path. While completion of this course does not guarantee admittance to the Music Education Program at OSU, it will prepare candidates for the admission process.
Prerequisite: MUS 121 with C or better
MUED 275, PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION I, 1 Credit
Provides a professional community for emerging music educators. Students will complete field-work, interact with field specialists and practitioners, and study emerging topics and contemporary practices in music education. Students will begin to develop their professional portfolios. This course begins a series of seminars, which will be dedicated to professional development the exploration of trends in music education.
Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better
MUED 276, PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION II, 1 Credit
Continued engagement in field-work, interaction with field specialists and practitioners, and a study of emerging topics and contemporary practices in music education.
Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better
MUED 277, PEDAGOGIC TECHNIQUES FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR, 1 Credit
Focuses on pedagogic techniques of Brass, Woodwind, String, Voice (Instrumentalist), Vocal Pedagogy, Percussion and Guitar. Performance using proper beginning technique for each instrument, and description/assessment of proper technique for each instrument at the intermediate and advanced level. Emphasis is on techniques for teaching in classroom settings.
This course is repeatable for 7 credits.
MUED 350, JAZZ PEDAGOGY, 1 Credit
Explores basic concepts and pedagogies of jazz music as applicable to the school jazz ensemble. Establishes a basic foundation of jazz knowledge and pedagogy that can be built upon in future independent learning endeavors.
Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better
MUED 353, MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 3 Credits
Examines historical practices, philosophical differences and pedagogical approaches that influence public school music programs. Field experiences provide contextual models with genuine teaching opportunities each week.
Prerequisite: MUS 121 with D- or better
MUED 375, PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION III, 1 Credit
Continued interaction with field specialists and practitioners, and study of emerging topics and contemporary practices in music education. Fieldwork focuses on instructional strategies for guiding critical thinking and creative music listening.
Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better
MUED 376, PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION IV, 1 Credit
Continued interaction with field specialists and practitioners, and study of emerging topics and contemporary practices in music education. Fieldwork focuses on observation, leadership of composition, and improvisation activities.
Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better
MUED 391, SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC FOUNDATIONS, 3 Credits
Prepares the teacher candidate to design and facilitate experiences in music learning appropriate for secondary students (grades 6 to 12).
Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better
MUED 400, ^PROFESSIONAL WRITING IN MUSIC EDUCATION, 3 Credits
Examines, reviews, and engages in professional writing in music education as it relates to research, theory, and practical application. Reads and responds to relevant literature pertaining to teaching and learning in music. Provides basis of knowledge for writing assignments throughout the term and promotes critical thinking in music education. Focuses on writing formal and informal texts related to teaching music, including a review of related literature, lesson and unit plans, and teaching reflections.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: MUED 376 with C- or better
Corequisites: MUED 410
Recommended: Completion of a WR II course
MUED 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 402, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 406, PROJECT, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 410, INTERNSHIP/STUDENT TEACHING, 1-10 Credits
An immersive 60-day experience. Daily experience with communicating content, planning, assessment, and classroom management in a guided field setting. Student teaching is a requirement for Oregon licensure.
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
MUED 413, THEORY AND PRACTICUM: FIELD, 1-4 Credits
Field experience in music classroom. For pre-MAT students taking 4 credits, the experience is approximately 10 hours per week in elementary-level classroom.
MUED 450, SURVEY OF WIND LITERATURE, 1 Credit
Examines different time periods of wind band literature from the Renaissance through current repertoire. Explores wind band literature through study of the music and historical practices.
Prerequisite: MUS 326 with B- or better
MUED 469, MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES LABORATORY, 1 Credit
Provides an in-depth study of the unique techniques and demands of running a marching band.
Prerequisite: MUS 121 with C or better
MUED 470, METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL WIND BAND, 3 Credits
Includes examination of method books, instructional materials, and music for middle school and high school band. Class format is lecture, discussions, and microteaching demonstrations. Includes study of past and current methods of improving student musical understanding and performance through band literature and rehearsal techniques.
MUED 473, METHODS FOR TEACHING ELEMENTARY MUSIC, 3 Credits
Focuses on pedagogical content knowledge in music for specialists preparing to teach Kindergarten through grade five. Students will focus on the developmental characteristics of learners, repertoire and instructional techniques appropriate for the elementary music classroom, and lesson planning incorporating state and national standards. Issues related to diverse and special needs populations will be interwoven throughout each segment of the course.
Prerequisite: MUED 353 with D- or better
MUED 474, ELEMENTARY APPROACHES SEMINAR I, 1 Credit
Topics include practical applications of varied teaching methods, lesson planning, curricular design, repertoire, and resources for the general music classroom at the elementary level.
Prerequisite: MUED 473 with B- or better
MUED 475, ELEMENTARY APPROACHES SEMINAR II, 1 Credit
Provides the foundation for teacher candidates to develop a critical disposition regarding contemporary issues in the general music classroom.
Prerequisite: MUED 473 with B- or better
MUED 480, CLASSROOM CHORAL METHODS, 3 Credits
Examines research, theory, and pedagogical methods of choral classrooms. Primary topics: the role of choral music in various school settings and the responsibilities of the music teacher in developing/implementing goals and objectives for a choral music education curriculum.
Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better
MUED 499, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 501, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 502, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
MUED 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 507, THEORY AND PRACTICUM SEMINAR, 1-4 Credits
This course is repeatable for 10 credits.
MUED 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUED 510, PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP, 3-15 Credits
This course is repeatable for 15 credits.
MUED 521, SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC ED, 3 Credits
Advanced pedagogy in one particular area within music education, such as jazz band techniques, computer design of marching band drills, advanced technology in music education. Topics will vary.
MUED 573, METHODS FOR TEACHING ELEMENTARY MUSIC, 3 Credits
Focuses on pedagogical content knowledge in music for specialists preparing to teach Kindergarten through grade five. Students will focus on the developmental characteristics of learners, multiple representations of the subject matter, and lesson planning incorporating state and national standards. Issues related to diverse and special needs populations will be interwoven throughout each segment of the course.
Recommended: MUED 353
MUED 580, SECONDARY VOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION, 3 Credits
This methods course focuses on vocal music education, grades nine through twelve. Students explore relationships between teaching and learning in order to effectively plan for instruction.
MUED 581, SECONDARY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION, 3 Credits
This methods course focuses on instrumental music education, grades nine through twelve. Students explore relationships between teaching and learning in order to effectively plan for instruction.
MUED 591, CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONS IN MUSIC EDUCATION, 3 Credits
Examination of historical, philosophical, and social influences on contemporary music education emphasizing 1950 through the present, culminating in the National Standards for Arts Education.
MUED 592, CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION, 3 Credits
Design and construct a comprehensive music education curriculum grounded in current research, the National Standards for Arts Education and Oregon's Common Curriculum Goals.
MUED 599, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Music Studio (MUP)
MUP 170, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: INTERMEDIATE PIANO, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 190, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: KEYBOARD, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 191, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: VOICE, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 192, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: STRINGS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 193, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: WOODWINDS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 194, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: BRASS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 195, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: PERCUSSION, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 196, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: GUITAR, 1-2 Credits
Private studio guitar lessons designed to explore effective practice strategies, technique, and repertoire.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 290, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: KEYBOARD, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 291, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: VOICE, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 292, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: STRINGS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 293, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: WOODWINDS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 294, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: BRASS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 295, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: PERCUSSION, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 296, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: GUITAR, 1-2 Credits
Private studio guitar lessons designed to explore effective practice strategies, technique, and repertoire.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Recommended: MUS 164
MUP 390, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: KEYBOARD, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 391, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: VOICE, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 392, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: STRINGS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 393, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: WOODWINDS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 394, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: BRASS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 395, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: PERCUSSION, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 396, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: GUITAR, 1-2 Credits
Private studio guitar lessons designed to explore effective practice strategies, technique, and repertoire.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 398, JUNIOR RECITAL, 1 Credit
Time is dedicated towards the applied music project for junior music performance majors. A public recital will be given during junior-level applied study with the approval of the applied teacher.
MUP 490, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: KEYBOARD, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 491, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: VOICE, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 492, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: STRINGS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 493, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: WOODWINDS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 494, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: BRASS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 495, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: PERCUSSION, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 496, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: GUITAR, 1-2 Credits
Private studio guitar lessons designed to explore effective practice strategies, technique, and repertoire.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 498, SENIOR RECITAL, 1 Credit
Time is dedicated towards the final applied music project for instrumental and voice music majors. A public recital will be given after the completion of junior-level applied study with the approval of the applied teacher.
MUP 591, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: VOICE, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUP 592, INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: STRINGS, 1-2 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Music (MUS)
MUS 101, *MUSIC APPRECIATION I: SURVEY, 3 Credits
Dealing primarily with the Western classical tradition, the course focuses on developing perceptive listening skills through the study of musical forms and styles. For non-majors.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 101H
Available via Ecampus
MUS 101H, *MUSIC APPRECIATION I: SURVEY, 3 Credits
Dealing primarily with the Western classical tradition, the course focuses on developing perceptive listening skills through the study of musical forms and styles. For non-majors.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 101
Available via Ecampus
MUS 102, *MUSIC APPRECIATION II: PERIODS AND GENRES, 3 Credits
A study of the masterworks of a single era (such as Baroque, classic, romantic, twentieth century) or a genre (such as orchestra, chamber, opera, musical theatre). For non-majors.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 102H
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 102H, *MUSIC APPRECIATION II: PERIODS AND GENRES, 3 Credits
A study of the masterworks of a single era (such as Baroque, classic, romantic, twentieth century) or a genre (such as orchestra, chamber, opera, musical theatre). For non-majors.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 102
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUS 103, *MUSIC APPRECIATION III: GREAT COMPOSERS, 3 Credits
The life and works of one or more significant composers including Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and others. For non-majors.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: MUS 103H
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 104, *SURVEY OF JAZZ, 3 Credits
Study of jazz as a technical framework and values system for performing, composing and, experiencing music. Survey the history of jazz music up to the present to learn how this music works—from its technical musical elements to the culture that gave birth to and influenced its development. Actively listen, critique and discuss jazz, identify major artists and styles, and understand the cultural forces that shaped its development over time.
Attributes: CPWC – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Western Culture
Available via Ecampus
MUS 107, INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATIONS AND PUBLISHING, 3 Credits
An introduction to project based music composing applications to create original music, remixes and contemporary productions. Students build skills through weekly exercises in both Reaper and Musescore notation software.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 108, *MUSIC CULTURES OF THE WORLD, 3 Credits
Survey of the world's music with attention to musical styles and cultural contexts. Included are Oceania, Indonesia, Africa, Asia, Latin America. For non-majors.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity; LACN – Liberal Arts Non-Western Core
Equivalent to: MUS 108H
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 108H, *MUSIC CULTURES OF THE WORLD, 3 Credits
Survey of the world's music with attention to musical styles and cultural contexts. Included are Oceania, Indonesia, Africa, Asia, Latin America. For non-majors.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACN – Liberal Arts Non-Western Core
Equivalent to: MUS 108
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 111, THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, 3 Credits
Covers the principles and approaches used in contemporary music technology. Lectures and demonstrations will be rooted in physics, psychoacoustics, digital and analog recording, various software and hardware platforms, composition, and audio production in order to give students greater context into the creative and technical avenues of the music technologist.
MUS 112, INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL AUDIO, 3 Credits
Students will develop a thorough understanding of digital audio in both theory and application. Topics to be explored include common DAW operations, CD authoring, audio for web, sound design, MIDI, songwriting and composition, and digital effects. Course projects will engage students in both technical and creative capacities of digital audio production.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 with C- or better
MUS 113, AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES, 3 Credits
Students will gain a thorough understanding of the technical and creative potential of various audio equipment used in sound production including microphones, speakers, mixers, recording equipment, effects processors, patch bays, MIDI, and various video equipment. Through discussion and experimentation, students will pursue real-world audio problems in collaborative and individual projects.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 with C- or better
MUS 114, FOUNDATIONS: APPLIED LISTENING AND THEORY, 3 Credits
A general music foundation series that facilitates students with no prior formal musical background to develop contemporary music literacy using modes of listening including radio, digital music libraries, interactive tutorials and guided listenings and visual mapping.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 115, FOUNDATIONS: APPLIED LISTENING, THEORY, AND PRACTICE, 3 Credits
Part two of a general music foundation series that facilitates students with no prior formal musical background to develop contemporary music literacy using modes of listening including radio, digital music libraries, interactive tutorials and guided listenings and visual mapping.
Prerequisite: MUS 114 with D- or better
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 121, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC I, 3 Credits
Covers fundamentals of music theory along with a brief introduction to Western art music. This requires students to learn to read and write all notes in treble and bass clef, and all common scales, intervals, triads and seventh chords, using key signatures. They also learn to recognize basic rhythms and write them down.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 122, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC I, 3 Credits
An integrated, team-taught approach to the study of Western art music, including repertory, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic components, formal organization, and composition.
Recommended: MUS 121
MUS 123, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC I, 3 Credits
An integrated, team-taught approach to the study of Western art music, including repertory, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic components, formal organization, and composition.
Recommended: MUS 122
MUS 126, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS LAB II, 1 Credit
Transpose scores, harmonic idioms, harmonic progressions.
Equivalent to: MUS 125
Recommended: MUS 122 and MUS 125. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 123 for music majors
MUS 134, AURAL SKILLS I, 1 Credit
Aural comprehension of the basic melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music.
Corequisites: MUS 121
MUS 135, AURAL SKILLS II, 1 Credit
Aural comprehension of the basic melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music.
Recommended: Concurrent enrollment with MUS 122
MUS 136, AURAL SKILLS I, 1 Credit
Aural comprehension of the basic melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music.
MUS 140, OSU CHAMBER CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A select ensemble of approximately 40 mixed voices. Performances each term. Annual tours.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 146, TREBLE CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A soprano/alto ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of treble choral literature. Performances each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 147, TENOR/BASS CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A tenor/bass ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of TTBB choral literature. Performances each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 150, SYMPHONIC BAND, 1 Credit
A select ensemble of approximately 80 wind and percussion players. Performance each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 151, CAMPUS BAND, 1 Credit
Wind and percussion ensemble of approximately 70 players. Performance each term. Open to all students.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 152, RHYTHM AND BEAVS PEP BAND, 1 Credit
An auditioned group of 12 musicians who perform at university, community, and athletic events throughout the year.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 153, MARCHING BAND, 1-2 Credits
A marching and playing unit of more than 160 musicians. Performs for home football games.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 154, BASKETBALL BAND, 1 Credit
An ensemble of approximately 50 players. Performs for home games.
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
MUS 156, INDOOR DRUM LINE, 1-2 Credits
A derivative of the Marching Band Drum Line, this ensemble performs and competes around the Pacific Northwest. Audition required.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 158, LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE, 1 Credit
Concentration on current jazz styles. Performance each term.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 160, UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 1 Credit
An ensemble of 65-80 players. Performance of orchestral repertoire from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Performance each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 162, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: GUITAR, 1 Credit
A guitar performance group designed to explore ensemble rehearsal techniques and repertoire.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 163, ACCOMPANYING, 1 Credit
Piano accompanying and chamber music skills, studio experience and weekly performance class.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 164, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: STRINGS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 165, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: WOODWINDS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 166, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: BRASS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 167, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: PERCUSSION, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 168, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: MISCELLANEOUS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 169, OPERA WORKSHOP, 1-2 Credits
Examines musical, linguistic, and dramatic preparation and performance of roles and scenes from the opera, operetta, and musical theatre repertory. Explores the history and literature of opera and American musical theatre, and begins to prepare students for a career in the stage industry for singer/actors (auditioning, young artist programs, etc.).
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 171, GROUP LESSONS: PIANO I, 1 Credit
Part 1 of the first-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
MUS 172, GROUP PIANO II, 1 Credit
Part 2 of the first-year group piano sequence. A continuation of MUS 171.
Prerequisite: MUS 171 with C- or better
MUS 173, GROUP PIANO III, 1 Credit
Part 3 of the first-year group piano sequence. A continuation of MUS 172.
Prerequisite: MUS 172 with C- or better
MUS 186, GROUP GUITAR, 1 Credit
Teaches fundamentals of the guitar in a small-group setting. Emphasis on practical use of the instrument.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 190, APPLIED MUSICIANSHIP: BEGINNER BEAT MAKING (DAW), 2 Credits
Teaches the process involved in composing and constructing drum beats for any style of popular music. This course will take you through the basics of understand the roles of each individual drum on a typical drum kit, to programming on an 808 or sequenced style virtual kit. We will also explore putting together your own collection of sounds and building drum and percussion kits for your own creative applications and compositions.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 with C or better
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 191, INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, 1 Credit
Examines principles and approaches used in contemporary music technology and production with a slant towards affordability and bedroom recording practices which incorporates low-budget technology and high reliance on post-production technique. Composes original work, edits and mixes existing audio and music projects, records audio using both low and high-budget equipment, and analyzes the effectiveness of their creative assets.
MUS 199, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 200, AMERICAN MUSIC TRADITION, 3 Credits
Explores religious, classical, folk, and pop idioms, American music is both a reflection of the nation’s rich creative elements and a defining factor of our national identity. Analyzes the history of American music and the role it plays in society today.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 201, ENGLISH AND LATIN DICTION FOR SINGERS, 1 Credit
Presents the principles of lyric diction in English and Latin and provides practice in the skills needed to sing the languages accurately and expressively.
MUS 202, ITALIAN LYRIC DICTION FOR SINGERS, 1 Credit
Presents the principles of lyric diction in Italian and provides practice in the skills needed to sing the languages accurately and expressively.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 with C or better
MUS 203, GERMAN LYRIC DICTION FOR SINGERS, 1 Credit
Presents the principles of German lyric diction and provides practice in the skills needed to sing the language accurately and expressively.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 with C or better
MUS 204, FRENCH LYRIC DICTION FOR SINGERS, 1 Credit
Presents the principles of French lyric diction and provides practice in the skills needed to sing the language accurately and expressively.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 with C or better
MUS 216, THE MUSIC BUSINESS, 3 Credits
An overview of the many elements that comprise today’s music industry, with an emphasis on the most recent entrepreneurial and creative trends in this multi-billion-dollar business.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 221, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC, 3 Credits
Advanced harmony, techniques of analysis, musical form, composition. Continued study of the repertory of Western music through the mid-twentieth century.
Recommended: MUS 123
MUS 222, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC, 3 Credits
Advanced harmony, techniques of analysis, musical form, composition. Continued study of the repertory of Western music through the mid-twentieth century.
Recommended: MUS 221
MUS 223, LITERATURE AND MATERIALS OF MUSIC, 3 Credits
Advanced harmony, techniques of analysis, musical form, composition. Continued study of the repertory of Western music through the mid-twentieth century.
Recommended: MUS 222
MUS 234, AURAL SKILLS II, 1 Credit
Sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation. To be taken in sequence.
MUS 235, AURAL SKILLS II, 1 Credit
Sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 234
MUS 236, AURAL SKILLS II, 1 Credit
Sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 235
MUS 237, CRITICAL STUDIES IN CONTEMPORARY & POPULAR MUSIC, 3 Credits
Examines Contemporary and Popular Music, not as a narrow singular approach with a unitary cultural lens, but as a complex phenomenon with vast stylistic diversity, practices, participants and methodologies. Explores plurality of sonic approaches, interdisciplinary relations, and social, racial, and gender histories and cultural practices. Introduces critical approaches surrounding construction, embodied listening, sensuality and reception, dissemination perception, fandom, popular aesthetics and taste of contemporary and popular musical forms.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 251, INTRO TO ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 3 Credits
Emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurial thinking in the arts while engaging students with the fundamentals of the arts “business”. The focus of this course is the development of each student's Digital Portfolio. Each student will explore the arts industry through first-hand experiences with creative problem-solving exercises, discussion questions, collaborative projects, case studies, and hands-on activities.
MUS 255, INTERMEDIATE DAW AND MUSIC PUBLISHING, 3 Credits
Emphasizes project-based music composing application to create original music, live popular and contemporary music performance, using controllers, DJing and contemporary productions. Builds skills through weekly exercises in both Ableton and Musescore notation software.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Recommended: MUS 107 or MUS 111 or skills/experience with DAW
Available via Ecampus
MUS 271, GROUP PIANO IV, 1 Credit
Part of the second-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
MUS 272, GROUP PIANO V, 1 Credit
Part of the second-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
Prerequisite: MUS 271 with C- or better
MUS 273, GROUP PIANO VI, 1 Credit
Part of the second-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
Prerequisite: MUS 272 with C- or better
MUS 279, INTRODUCTION TO SONGWRITING 1, 3 Credits
The study of songs and songwriting will be introduced, with special attention paid to the art of lyrics, melody, harmony, and structure to create songs. Songs will be analyzed and composed, and students will listen to popular American songwriting throughout modern history. Students are expected to listen critically and create and collaborate on original song lyrics and music.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 299, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 301, SOLO VOCAL REPERTOIRE: ENGLISH, 2 Credits
Survey of the development of English solo vocal literature from the Renaissance period to the present.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with C or better
MUS 302, SOLO VOCAL REPERTOIRE: ITALIAN, 2 Credits
Survey of the development of Italian solo vocal literature from the Renaissance period to the present.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with C or better
MUS 303, SOLO VOCAL REPERTOIRE: GERMAN, 2 Credits
Survey of the development of German solo vocal literature from the Renaissance period to the present.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with C or better
MUS 304, SOLO VOCAL REPERTOIRE: FRENCH, 2 Credits
Survey of the development of French solo vocal literature from the 19th century to the present.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with C or better
MUS 309, *WOMEN IN WESTERN MUSIC, 3 Credits
Explores the powerful roles women have played in both Western classical and popular music, from the Medieval Era to the present day. Drawing on historical, contemporary, and cross-cultural ideas and repertoire, the course will identify contributions women have made as composers, performers, patrons, educators, and consumers, and will examine why women's contributions were ignored in the past.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts
Available via Ecampus
MUS 313, SOUND SYNTHESIS, 3 Credits
Examines the various forms of synthesis used in modern electronic music and audio production. Throughout the course of the term, students will cultivate listening, programming, and analytical skills through the study of analog and digital synthesis. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications of synthesis through original creative projects.
MUS 315, INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING, 2 Credits
Basic terminology, beat patterns, and baton technique. Introduction to score preparation. Philosophy and history of conducting are also addressed.
Recommended: MUS 223 and MUS 236 and piano proficiency exam.
MUS 316, CHORAL CONDUCTING, 2 Credits
Continuation of MUS 315. Hand gesture technique, score reading, and score preparation of literature from all major historical periods. Focus upon principles of developing choral excellence. Includes conducting practice with a campus ensemble. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 315
MUS 317, CHORAL CONDUCTING, 2 Credits
Continuation of MUS 315. Hand gesture technique, score reading, and score preparation of literature from all major historical periods. Focus upon principles of developing choral excellence. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 315
MUS 318, INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING, 2 Credits
Continuation of MUS 315, including types of instrumental groups, seating arrangements, score preparation, and instrumental transposition and ranges. Advanced baton technique. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 315
MUS 319, INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING, 2 Credits
Continuation of MUS 315, including types of instrumental groups, seating arrangements, score preparation, and instrumental transposition and ranges. Advanced baton technique. To be taken in sequence.
Recommended: MUS 315
MUS 324, HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC, 3 Credits
Chronological survey of the Euro-American traditions in music to be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with D- or better
Recommended: MUS 223
MUS 325, HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC, 3 Credits
Traces the development of Western music history from the early Classic period through the end of the 19th century. Explores major trends in orchestral, solo, chamber and vocal music through lectures, readings, research, discussion, score studies, and intensive writing assignments.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with D- or better
Recommended: MUS 223
MUS 326, HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC, 3 Credits
Chronological survey of the Euro-American traditions in music to be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite: MUS 123 with D- or better
Recommended: MUS 223
MUS 331, *GENRE STUDIES: POPULAR MUSIC AND CULTURE IN LATIN AMERICA, 3 Credits
Explores traditional and popular musical practices in Spanish-speaking Latin America. Focusing on the rich mixture of African, European, and indigenous cultures that characterize this region, the class will examine technical aspects of music itself, cultural contexts of musical creation and performance, and the historical development of particular musical styles. Case studies, explored through listening and reading, will highlight various local and national musical traditions and their presence in transnational migrant communities and emerging world music markets.
Attributes: CPCD – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Cultural Diversity
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 334, CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TECHNIQUE & PRACTICE, 4 Credits
Creates individual and community-based musics from a variety of popular and contemporary music genres, techniques and practices. Valuable to those that require personalized feedback and want to develop the ability to imitate favorite hits, workshop new ideas, and generate original approaches to music making through improvisation, charts, audio recordings, experimentation and collective music practices. Focuses on making music through improvised means, real-time music practices as well as utilizing previous collected knowledges both through ear training, notation, or digital renderings to foster a personal voice.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 338, APPLIED MUSICIANSHIP: GROUP GUITAR, 2 Credits
Focuses on learning the architecture of the guitar, its styles, and functionality in a contemporary music-making context. Provides a basic understanding of the fretboard through weekly practices that center on improvising and composing with simple scales, modes and chords. Applies skills to learning iconic guitar repertoire with an emphasis on learning by ear, the blues tradition, funk, rock and pop styles and trends. Emphasizes participatory practice required to incorporate chordal blocks and stylistic practice.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 340, OSU CHAMBER CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A select ensemble of approximately 40 mixed voices. Performance each term. Annual tours.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
Recommended: Two years college-level vocal experience
MUS 341, VOCAL PEDAGOGY I, 2 Credits
Provides an understanding of the singing voice and establishes guidelines for teaching vocal techniques. Explores the anatomical, physiological and acoustic elements of singing, providing students with a working knowledge of the vocal mechanism.
Prerequisite: MUP 291 with C or better
MUS 342, VOCAL PEDAGOGY II, 2 Credits
Provides a clear understanding of the singing voice as it progresses through the stages of maturation. Emphasizes appropriate repertoire selection for each voice classification. Provides theoretical framework and practical application of vocal pedagogy.
Prerequisite: MUS 341 with C or better
MUS 343X, VOCAL PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM, 2 Credits
Provides practical application of MUS 341 and MUS 342 through planning and implementation of vocal instruction. Emphasizes vocal tone building.
MUS 344, INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY AND REPERTOIRE, 3 Credits
This course is directed towards the student who anticipates a career as a professional musician in a performance group, soloist, or as an instrumental studio instructor.
Recommended: Music lessons MUP 300 or higher
MUS 346, TREBLE CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A soprano/alto ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of treble choral literature. Performances each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 347, TENOR/BASS CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A tenor/bass ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of TTBB choral literature. Performances each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 350, SYMPHONIC BAND, 1 Credit
A select ensemble of approximately 80 wind and percussion players. Performance winter and spring terms.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 351, CAMPUS BAND, 1 Credit
Wind and percussion ensemble of approximately 70 players. Performance each term. Open to all students.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 352, RHYTHM AND BEAVS PEP BAND, 1 Credit
An auditioned group of 12 musicians who perform at university, community, and athletic events throughout the year.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 353, MARCHING BAND, 1-2 Credits
A marching and playing unit of more than 160 musicians. Performs for home football games; one trip each year to an off-campus game.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 354, BASKETBALL BAND, 1 Credit
An ensemble of approximately 50 players. Performs for home games. Students must have two years college-level experience.
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
MUS 356, INDOOR DRUM LINE, 1-2 Credits
A derivative of the Marching Band Drum Line, this ensemble performs and competes around the Pacific Northwest during winter term. Audition required.
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
MUS 358, LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE, 1 Credit
Concentration on current jazz styles. Performance each term.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 360, UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 1 Credit
An ensemble of 65-80 players. Performance of orchestral repertoire from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Performance each term.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 362, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: GUITAR, 1 Credit
A guitar performance group designed to explore ensemble rehearsal techniques and repertoire.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 363, ACCOMPANYING, 1 Credit
Piano accompanying and chamber music skills, studio experience, and weekly performance class.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
Recommended: Two years college-level ensemble
MUS 364, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: STRINGS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 365, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: WOODWINDS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 366, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: BRASS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 367, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: PERCUSSION, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 368, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: MISCELLANEOUS, 1 Credit
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 369, OPERA WORKSHOP, 1-2 Credits
Examines musical, linguistic, and dramatic preparation and performance of roles and scenes from the opera, operetta, and musical theatre repertory. Explores the history and literature of opera and American musical theatre, and begins to prepare students for a career in the stage industry for singer/actors (auditioning, young artist programs, etc.).
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 371, GROUP PIANO VII, 1 Credit
Part of the third-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
MUS 372, GROUP PIANO VIII, 1 Credit
Part of the third-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
Prerequisite: MUS 371 with C- or better
MUS 373, GROUP PIANO IX, 1 Credit
Part of the third-year group piano sequence. Group instruction in piano skills and basic theory.
Prerequisite: MUS 372 with C- or better
MUS 399, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 400, ^STUDIES IN WRITING ABOUT MUSIC, 3 Credits
Students will read relevant literature pertaining to a selected topic. These readings will be discussed during the class period, serve as a basis of knowledge for the writing assignments throughout the quarter, and promote critical thinking about the topic. A large portion of the term will be devoted to learning various genres of writing about music, including formal writing and informal, low-stakes writing. Students will be introduced to a variety of ways of writing about music through the course readings and will learn how to tailor one’s writing style towards a genre’s particular audience.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: MUS 325 with C or better
Recommended: Completion of a WR II course
MUS 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 402, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 403, THESIS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 406, PROJECTS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 407, SEMINAR, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 408, WORKSHOP, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 409, PIANO PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM, 2 Credits
A practical application course offering experiential learning and supervised teaching experiences to piano pedagogy students. Serves as a practicum co-requisite for the final two terms of Piano Pedagogy (MUS 446 and MUS 447).
Corequisites: MUS 446, MUS 447
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
MUS 410, INTERNSHIP, 3 Credits
Provides experience in field settings, opportunity to develop personal and professional skills. See school for details.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 415, SCORING VISUAL MEDIA I, 3 Credits
Introduce film scoring techniques. Gain proficiency at working with visual media, understanding stylistic and creative approaches and acquire technical skills to run Logic X. Cover range of sound solutions used in silent films, independent films, mainstream and international films. Create a mock up, work quickly and efficiently and develop a simple reel as well as use techniques such as leitmotif building, layering, contour mapping, temporal building and be familiar with various sample libraries, and introductory MIDI orchestration.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Recommended: Experience with music making or completion of introductory courses in music or media
Available via Ecampus
MUS 428, SENIOR PROJECT, 4 Credits
Develop, project manage and execute an independent and original creative, performative or research-based final project that is appropriate to their main professional interests.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 439, SONIC ARTS, 2 Credits
Create experimental sonic art projects using analog and digital technologies to make natural, artificial, and curated sound installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sound art project. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. Demonstrate competency through describing and applying sound art concepts including those that involve active listening practices. Explore the breadth and range of sonic-art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 439/GD 439/MUS 439/NMC 439/TA 439 and ART 539/MUS 539.
Equivalent to: ART 439, GD 439, NMC 439, TA 439
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 442, GENRE STUDIES, 3 Credits
Intensive study of selected genres, such as orchestra, chamber music, keyboard literature, vocal literature, music theatre and opera.
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Available via Ecampus
MUS 443, THEORY AND COMPOSITION STUDIES, 3 Credits
Intensive study of selected subjects, such as analysis, composition, choral arranging, band arranging, and orchestration.
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Recommended: MUS 223
Available via Ecampus
MUS 445, PIANO PEDAGOGY I: BEGINNING AND ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, 3 Credits
Introduces basic foundational ideas of piano instruction at the beginning and elementary levels. Students will engage with topics surrounding methodology, materials, and the techniques of teaching piano to the beginning and elementary student.
MUS 451, INTRODUCTION TO ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 3 Credits
Survey of the business strategies behind a successful career in the arts. Emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurial thinking, engages students with the fundamentals of the arts "business", and explores ways to influence and shape the industry's future. CROSSLISTED as ART 451/MUS 451/TA 451.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: ART 451, TA 451
Available via Ecampus
MUS 457, OFF THE SCREEN - VIDEO INSTALLATION ART, 2 Credits
Create experimental video-art installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the video art project. Explore the breath and range of experimental approaches to video installations, multi-screen projections, immersive visual and sound environments, and projection-mapping from a historical and contemporary art perspective. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. CROSSLISTED as ART 457/GD 457/MUS 457/ NMC 457/TA 457 and ART 557/MUS 557.
Equivalent to: ART 457, GD 457, NMC 457, TA 457
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 472, ITALIAN AND LATIN DICTION FOR SINGERS, 2 Credits
Presents the principles of lyric diction in Italian and liturgical Latin and provides practice in the skills needed to sing the languages accurately and expressively.
MUS 475, ^CREATIVITY AND THE CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL IMAGINATION, 3 Credits
Examines both the theory and practice of creativity. Explores how musical thinking, and real-time sonic practices, in particular can be applied to those seeking new ways to discover and develop innovative and generative works. Utilizes an interdisciplinary framework in order to focus, apply and connect those ideas to musical outcomes through production and performativity and practice. Examines a variety of writings on creativity and synthesize ideas about creativity from various fields through both reflective and critical writing.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Available via Ecampus
MUS 481, PIANO LITERATURE I: 18TH THROUGH EARLY 19TH CENTURIES, 3 Credits
Examines the evolution of piano literature from the Baroque period through the early 19th Century. Examines individual styles and composers' works in the context of the surrounding cultural and social history, beginning with the birth of the piano and continuing with the piano’s growing popularity in Western European society. An emphasis will be placed on listening experience and the aural identification of landmark piano works. Students to gain familiarity with a rich body of piano repertoire in the historical and social context in which it was composed.
MUS 482, PIANO LITERATURE II: 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES, 3 Credits
Examines the evolution of piano literature in the 19th and 20th centuries. Students will learn about individual styles and composers’ works in the context of the surrounding cultural and social history of the piano. An emphasis will be placed on listening experience and the aural identification of landmark piano works. The overall objective of the course is for students to gain familiarity with a rich body of piano repertoire in the historical and social context in which it was composed.
MUS 488, SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ARTS, 2 Credits
Create interactive arts, design, or communication projects using sensor technologies in combination with sound, video, lights, video games, and generative digital art. Translate gestures of the physical world into interactive control using plug and play wireless sensors. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sensor technologies project. Explore the breadth and range of interactive art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 488/GD 488/MUS 488/NMC 488/TA 488 and ART 588/MUS 588.
Equivalent to: ART 488, GD 488, NMC 488, TA 488
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 493, BASIC RECORDING TECHNIQUES, 3 Credits
The first of a three-term sequence on analog and digital recording and editing techniques. The first term deals with issues such as signal processing, microphone design and placement, and an introduction to Digidesign Pro-Tools.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
Recommended: MUS 123
MUS 494, INTERMEDIATE RECORDING TECHNIQUES, 3 Credits
The second of a three-term sequence on analog and digital recording and editing techniques. The second term deals with multi-track recording, MIDI interfacing and recording, advanced microphone placement, intermediate Pro-tools, and an introduction to E-magic Logic.
Recommended: MUS 493
MUS 495, ADVANCED RECORDING TECHNIQUES, 3 Credits
The third of a three-part sequence on analog and digital recording and editing techniques. The third term deals with advanced multi-track recording, sampling MIDI interfacing and recording, mixing and mastering using Waveburner, advanced Pro-Tools, advanced use of E-magic Logic recording and editing and portable ADAT recording and editing.
Recommended: MUS 494
MUS 499, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 501, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 502, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 503, THESIS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
MUS 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 506, PROJECTS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 507, SEMINAR, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 508, WORKSHOP, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
MUS 510, INTERNSHIP, 3 Credits
Provides experience in field settings, opportunity to develop personal and professional skills. See school for details.
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
MUS 516, ADVANCED CONDUCTING: CHORAL, 3 Credits
Baton technique, interpretation and the study of major choral scores.
Recommended: MUS 317
MUS 518, ADVANCED CONDUCTING: INSTRUMENTAL, 3 Credits
Baton technique, interpretation and the study of major instrumental scores.
Recommended: MUS 319
MUS 519, ADVANCED CONDUCTING: INSTRUMENTAL, 3 Credits
Baton technique, interpretation and the study of major instrumental scores.
Recommended: MUS 319
MUS 539, SONIC ARTS, 2 Credits
Create experimental sonic art projects using analog and digital technologies to make natural, artificial, and curated sound installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sound art project. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. Demonstrate competency through describing and applying sound art concepts including those that involve active listening practices. Explore the breadth and range of sonic-art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 439/GD 439/MUS 439/NMC 439/TA 439 and ART 539/MUS 539.
Equivalent to: ART 539
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 540, OSU CHAMBER CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A select ensemble of approximately 40 mixed voices. Performance each term. Annual tours.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 543, THEORY AND COMPOSITION STUDIES, 3 Credits
Intensive study of selected subjects, such as analysis, composition, choral arranging, band arranging, and orchestration.
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
Recommended: MUS 223
MUS 546, TREBLE CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A soprano/alto ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of treble choral literature. Performances each term.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 547, TENOR/BASS CHOIR, 1-2 Credits
A tenor/bass ensemble designed for vocal development and exploration of TTBB choral literature. Performances each term.
This course is repeatable for 9 credits.
MUS 550, SYMPHONIC BAND, 1 Credit
A select ensemble of approximately 80 wind and percussion players. Performance winter and spring terms.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 557, OFF THE SCREEN - VIDEO INSTALLATION ART, 2 Credits
Create experimental video-art installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the video art project. Explore the breath and range of experimental approaches to video installations, multi-screen projections, immersive visual and sound environments, and projection-mapping from a historical and contemporary art perspective. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. CROSSLISTED as ART 457/GD 457/MUS 457/ NMC 457/TA 457 and ART 557/MUS 557.
Equivalent to: ART 557
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 560, UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 1 Credit
An ensemble of 65-80 players. Performance of orchestral repertoire from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Performance each term.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
MUS 588, SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ARTS, 2 Credits
Create interactive arts, design, or communication projects using sensor technologies in combination with sound, video, lights, video games, and generative digital art. Translate gestures of the physical world into interactive control using plug and play wireless sensors. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sensor technologies project. Explore the breadth and range of interactive art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 488/GD 488/MUS 488/NMC 488/TA 488 and ART 588/MUS 588.
Equivalent to: ART 588
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MUS 599, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Theater Arts (TA)
TA 121, ORAL INTERPRETATION I, 3 Credits
Analysis and presentation of literature. Exploration of emotional reactions, expressive vocal and physical responses, and performing techniques for effective communication.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
TA 144, PLAYREADING, 1 Credit
Reading/discussion/examination of plays from world theatre of past and present from the perspective of production and theatre history.
This course is repeatable for 2 credits.
Available via Ecampus
TA 147, *INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE, 3 Credits
Origins, history, nature, elements, and style of theatre production; function of artists and craftspersons of the theatre.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: TA 147H
Available via Ecampus
TA 147H, *INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE, 3 Credits
Origins, history, nature, elements, and style of theatre production; function of artists and craftspersons of the theatre.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: TA 147
TA 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 242, VISUAL PRINCIPLES OF THEATRE, 3 Credits
An introduction to visual creativity, creative thinking, and visual problem solving as applied to theatre arts as a whole, and to scene and costume design.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
TA 243, PRINCIPLES OF COSTUMING FOR THE STAGE, 3 Credits
Principles and techniques of costume construction; practical application in the costume shop on theatre production.
TA 244, SCENE CRAFTS, 3 Credits
Constructing scenery and stage properties; practical experience in backstage procedures and scene painting.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
TA 245, STAGE LIGHTING, 3 Credits
Fundamentals of electricity as used in stage lighting; color and light, lighting instruments and control systems, theory and practice of lighting stage production.
Recommended: TA 244
TA 247, STAGE MAKEUP, 3 Credits
Basic principles and theory with laboratory experience in most-used applications of theatrical makeup.
TA 248, FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING I, 3 Credits
Examination of basic principles and techniques of acting. Exploration of relaxation/focus, personal vocal/physical awareness, the actor's craft, and the performance process.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Recommended: TA 147
TA 249, FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING II, 3 Credits
Continued work in the basic principles and techniques of acting. Emphasis on improvisation, character analysis, and creation, the balance between truth and technique.
Prerequisite: TA 248 with D- or better
TA 250, WORKSHOP: THEATRE ARTS, 1-3 Credits
Practical experience in performance, technical theatre, or design.
Equivalent to: TA 250H
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
TA 250H, WORKSHOP: THEATRE ARTS, 1-3 Credits
Practical experience in performance, technical theatre, or design.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: TA 250
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
TA 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 321, ADVANCED ORAL INTERPRETATION, 3 Credits
Interpretative theory; programming, adapting materials for oral interpretation, reader's theatre, chamber theatre experimentation in presentational forms.
Prerequisite: TA 121 with D- or better
TA 330, *HISTORY OF THE THEATRE, 3 Credits
The rise and development of the composite arts of the theatre in their cultural and social context. Origins to 1500.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
TA 331, *HISTORY OF THE THEATRE, 3 Credits
The rise and development of the composite arts of the theatre in their cultural and social context. 1500 to 1870.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
TA 332, *HISTORY OF THE THEATRE, 3 Credits
The rise and development of the composite arts of the theatre in their cultural and social context. 1870 to present.
Attributes: CPLA – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Literature & The Arts; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
TA 344, PLAYSCRIPT ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Study of major approaches to playscript analysis and detailed application of these systems to the theatrical production process.
Attributes: LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
Prerequisite: TA 147 with D- or better
Recommended: TA 144
TA 346, SCENE AND STAGE DESIGN, 3 Credits
Designs for stage productions including elements of color, mass, line, and lighting for various types of theatre architecture and plays.
Prerequisite: TA 244 with C- or better
TA 348, ADVANCED ACTING: REALISM, 3 Credits
Discussion, research, rehearsal, performance, and criticism of scenes from realistic drama. Emphasis on the craft of acting, emotional availability/honesty, personal awareness.
Prerequisite: TA 248 with D- or better
TA 349, ADVANCED ACTING: STYLES, 3 Credits
Discussion, research, rehearsal, performance, and criticism of scenes from a range of period and genre styles.
Prerequisite: TA 248 with D- or better
TA 350, WORKSHOP: THEATRE ARTS, 1-3 Credits
Advanced work in acting, directing or technical theatre in dramatic productions; laboratory experience.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
TA 351, PRINCIPLES OF PLAYWRITING, 3 Credits
Basic principles and techniques of playwriting.
TA 352, PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP, 3 Credits
Intensive work on student playscripts generated in TA 351, through re-writes, revision and rehearsals.
Recommended: TA 351
TA 354, FUNDS PLAY DIRECTION, 3 Credits
History, theories and techniques of stage direction. Script analysis, study of the audience, staging, working with actors and designers, the production process. Emphasis on practical exploration and application.
TA 360, *MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN THEATRE, 3 Credits
Examines the rich panorama of multicultural-American theatre (e.g., African-American, gay and lesbian, Hispanic, Asian American).
Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
Equivalent to: TA 360H
Available via Ecampus
TA 360H, *MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN THEATRE, 3 Credits
Examines the rich panorama of multicultural-American theatre (e.g., African-American, gay and lesbian, Hispanic, Asian American).
Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
Equivalent to: TA 360
TA 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 402, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 407H, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: TA 407
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 410, THEATRE ARTS INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
One- to three-term residency in a producing theatre, for a maximum allowable total of 15 credits. Student works in a department of the theatre and in related production activities, according to areas of interest or specialization. Work supervised and evaluated by agency staff; academic evaluation by supervising department faculty member(s). Available to upper-division theatre arts majors and graduate students approved by faculty and selected by intern agency.
This course is repeatable for 15 credits.
Recommended: 27 credits of theatre arts, with a minimum of 6 credits in area of skill specialization, or 12 credits of upper-division theatre arts courses, with a minimum of 6 credits in area of skill specialization
TA 416, TOPICS IN THEATRE ARTS, 3 Credits
Lectures and explorations of theories, issues, methods, problems, and applications in theatre arts. Concentrated work in a variety of selected theatre topics. Offered as demand and staffing allow.
Equivalent to: TA 416H
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Recommended: 9 credits of theatre arts
TA 416H, TOPICS IN THEATRE ARTS, 3 Credits
Lectures and explorations of theories, issues, methods, problems, and applications in theatre arts. Concentrated work in a variety of selected theatre topics. Offered as demand and staffing allow.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: TA 416
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
Recommended: 9 credits of theatre arts
TA 439, SONIC ARTS, 2 Credits
Create experimental sonic art projects using analog and digital technologies to make natural, artificial, and curated sound installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sound art project. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. Demonstrate competency through describing and applying sound art concepts including those that involve active listening practices. Explore the breadth and range of sonic-art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 439/GD 439/MUS 439/NMC 439/TA 439 and ART 539/MUS 539.
Equivalent to: ART 439, GD 439, MUS 439, NMC 439
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 443, COSTUME DESIGN, 3 Credits
Theory and practice of designing costumes for a theatrical production.
Recommended: TA 243
TA 444, ^THEORY AND CRITICISM OF THEATRE ARTS, 3 Credits
Major theories that have influenced and motivated theatre practice in Western civilization throughout its development.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Recommended: 6 credits of theatre history or dramatic literature
TA 450, STUDIO: THEATRE ARTS, 3-6 Credits
Advanced individual study on approved projects in one of the arts of the theatre: acting, directing or scene/costume/lighting design; or in stage or theatre management.
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Recommended: 9 credits of upper-division theatre arts
TA 451, INTRODUCTION TO ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 3 Credits
Survey of the business strategies behind a successful career in the arts. Emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurial thinking, engages students with the fundamentals of the arts "business", and explores ways to influence and shape the industry's future. CROSSLISTED as ART 451/MUS 451/TA 451.
Attributes: LACF – Liberal Arts Fine Arts Core
Equivalent to: ART 451, MUS 451
Available via Ecampus
TA 454, ADVANCED PLAY DIRECTION, 3 Credits
Expanded exploration of directing theories and techniques. Practical application through the production of a one-act play in a laboratory theatre.
Prerequisite: TA 354 with D- or better
TA 457, OFF THE SCREEN - VIDEO INSTALLATION ART, 2 Credits
Create experimental video-art installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the video art project. Explore the breath and range of experimental approaches to video installations, multi-screen projections, immersive visual and sound environments, and projection-mapping from a historical and contemporary art perspective. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. CROSSLISTED as ART 457/GD 457/MUS 457/ NMC 457/TA 457 and ART 557/MUS 557.
Equivalent to: ART 457, GD 457, MUS 457, NMC 457
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 488, SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ARTS, 2 Credits
Create interactive arts, design, or communication projects using sensor technologies in combination with sound, video, lights, video games, and generative digital art. Translate gestures of the physical world into interactive control using plug and play wireless sensors. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sensor technologies project. Explore the breadth and range of interactive art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 488/GD 488/MUS 488/NMC 488/TA 488 and ART 588/MUS 588.
Equivalent to: ART 488, GD 488, MUS 488, NMC 488
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 502, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
TA 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
TA 510, THEATRE ARTS INTERNSHIP, 6-15 Credits
One- to three-term residency in a producing theatre, for a maximum allowable total of 15 credits. Student works in a department of the theatre and in related production activities, according to areas of interest or specialization. Work supervised and evaluated by agency staff; academic evaluation by supervising department faculty member(s). Available to upper-division theatre arts majors and graduate students approved by faculty and selected by intern agency.
This course is repeatable for 15 credits.
Recommended: 27 credits in theatre arts, with a minimum of 6 credits in area of skill specialization, or 12 credits of upper-division theatre arts courses, with a minimum of 6 credits in area of skill specialization