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Bachelor of Arts in Art with Concentration in Studio Art	Bachelor of Arts in Art with Concentration in Scientific Illustration	Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Science in Art Marketing	Bachelor of Science in Music Education	Fine Arts Scholarships
Art and Art Education Courses	Music and Music Education Courses	Courses in Speech
Bachelor of Science in Art Education	Minor in Fine Arts	Courses in Theatre

 

The North Georgia College & State University's Department of Fine Arts offers the following degree programs:

Bachelor of Arts in Art with Concentration in Studio Art
Bachelor of Arts in Art with Concentration in Scientific Illustration
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Science in Art Education *
Bachelor of Science in Art Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Music Education *
Master of Education in Art Education (refer to the Graduate Bulletin) * 

*NOTE: All professional education degree programs offered through the Department of Fine Arts are in coordination with and subject to requirements stipulated by the NGCSU School of Education.

The Fine Arts Department also offers several minors:
Minor in Studio Art
Minor in Art History
Minor in Music
Minor in New Media Design and Communications (a collaboration with the Mathematics & Computer Science and English departments)
Minor in Theatre

The department also provides a variety of core curriculum courses available in Area C and electives to the student body at large. Any open-option student who is considering a major in either art or music should consult an academic advisor in the Department of Fine Arts as soon as possible in order to make informed decisions when planning a course of study. This is especially critical since art and music majors should begin taking Area F core requirements in the freshman year to maintain the appropriate sequence of courses.

Core Curriculum- Area C Fine Arts Requirement
Every undergraduate NGCSU student is required to complete a course in either fine arts or philosophy as a part of the Area C core curriculum requirements. Successful completion of any one of the following fine arts courses fulfills this requirement.
MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation and Survey
ART 2510 Art History Survey: Ancient to Medieval
ART 2520 Art History Survey: Renaissance to Modern
ART 2530 World Art
THEA 2500 Theatre Arts Appreciation

For visual art majors (except Scientific Illustration), ART 2510 and ART 2520 fulfill Area F requirements. Therefore, students in these degree programs must complete an acceptable music, theatre or philosophy course to complete the Area C requirement. Each of these courses includes a cultural events attendance requirement as described in the following section on assessment.

Assessment 

All students enrolled in fine arts courses (including core curriculum courses) are required to attend a prescribed number of exhibitions, concerts, guest lectures, and/or cultural presentations which occur throughout the campus outside the regular class time. This attendance requirement, which will be stated for each fine arts course in writing at the beginning of each term, is considered to be an integral component of the liberal arts education provided by North Georgia College & State University.

Each student who is enrolled for applied principal music instruction must concurrently participate fully in a related NGCSU performance ensemble. Such participation is considered a vital part of the student's applied music instruction regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit.

Each fine arts degree candidate must successfully meet oral and written communication skills requirements and exhibit an understanding of cultural diversity. Further, each degree candidate must demonstrate facility with appropriate current technologies, along with the ability to use critical thinking skills in response to issues, themes and ideas within her or his chosen area of study.

Each candidate for an undergraduate degree in visual arts must successfully participate in a senior exhibition showing her or his best art work created while a student at NGCSU. Each candidate for an undergraduate degree in music must successfully present a public senior recital in her or his principal applied medium and pass proficiency exams in conducting and piano. In addition to these requirements, each candidate for an undergraduate fine arts degree in professional education must also successfully complete a teaching internship that is jointly directed by the Department of Fine Arts and the School of Education and meet all the other requirements stipulated by the School of Education.

Fine arts majors must achieve a grade of C or better in each Department of Fine Arts course (including core curriculum and transfer courses) taken to fulfill degree requirements.

Performance Ensembles
The following North Georgia College & State University performance ensembles regularly present concerts on and off campus. Enrollment in these ensembles is open to all qualified students by audition regardless of major.

 

NGCSU Singers	MUSC 3710
NGCSU Patriot Choir	MUSC 3720
NGCSU Women's Chorus	MUSC 3730
Madrigal Singers	MUSC 3740
NGCSU Symphonic Band	MUSC 3810
NGCSU Golden Eagle Band	MUSC 3820
NGCSUJazz Orchestra	MUSC 3830
North Georgia Chamber Symphony	MUSC 3840
NGCSU Chamber Ensemble	MUSC 3920
NGCSU Percussion Ensemble	MUSC 3930
Music Theatre Workshop	MUSC 3940

Several of these ensembles regularly tour throughout the Southeast, and occasionally travel to other parts of the United States and overseas to represent the University as ambassadors of good will. In addition, musical theatre presentations are scheduled in some years. Enrolled students are required to participate fully in all such activities outside of regular class time, as outlined in the course syllabus.

In addition to these standard performance ensembles, various jazz and chamber ensembles are organized to meet the needs of the students. These ensembles offer educational and creative performance opportunities, while providing a setting for the development of practical leadership experience for students who are enrolled in applied principal music instruction.

Visual Arts 

All 3-hour art studio courses are activity-based courses in visual arts; these courses normally meet for six hours per week. Visual art majors should complete all four foundation studio courses (ART 1010, ART 1020, ART 2010, and ART 2020) before taking upper-level studio courses.

A permanent collection of original work by art students of North Georgia College & State University is being acquired. The Department of Fine Arts maintains the right to retain an example of student artwork to be placed in this collection in the John L. Nix Mountain Cultural Center.

Fine Arts Scholarships 

A limited number of fine arts scholarships are available to outstanding students who declare a major in a fine arts degree program or make a substantial contribution to the department. For basic information, refer to the section on scholarships under "Financial Aid." Detailed and up-to-date information is continually available at http://www.northgeorgia.edu or from:

Department of Fine Arts
North Georgia College & State University
Dahlonega, GA 30597

 

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART
WITH CONCENTRATION IN STUDIO ART 

Core Curriculum Requirements - 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.

 

Area A	no exceptions
Area B	no exceptions
Area C	Art majors may not credit ART 2510 or ART 2520 in Area C.
Area D	no exceptions
Area E	no exceptions

Area F. Courses Related to the Program of Study - 18 hours 

 

ART 1010	3 hours
ART 1020	3 hours
ART 2010	3 hours
ART 2020	3 hours
ART 2510	3 hours
ART 2520	3 hours

Courses Required for the Major - 60 hours* 

Junior Studio - Art Content - 18 hours
ART 3450 - 3 hours
Plus choose 15 hours from the following:

 

ART 3100	3 hours
ART 3150	3 hours
ART 3200	3 hours
ART 3400	3 hours
ART 3600	3 hours
ART 3650	3 hours
ART 3700	3 hours
ART 3800	3 hours
ART 3810	3 hours

Art History	9 hours
ART 3500	3 hours

Plus choose 6 hours from the following:

 

ART 3510	3 hours
ART 3530	3 hours
ART 3550	3 hours
ART 3560	3 hours
ART 4511	3 hours
ART 4521	3 hours
ART 4540	3 hours
ART 4550	3 hours
ART 4560	3 hours

Senior Studio - Art Content - 12 hours
ART 4900 1 hour
ART 4920 2 hours

Plus concentration in a specific discipline 9 hours
Select from one of the following disciplines:
ART 4100 Drawing
ART 4150 Painting
ART 4200 Sculpture
ART 4400 Printmaking
ART 445X Graphic Design
ART 4600 Textile Design
ART 4650 Weaving
ART 4700 Ceramics
ART 4800 Photography

Art History or Studio Art elective - 3 hours

Language Requirement 6 hours
Foreign Language 1002 3 hours
Foreign Language 2001 or 2002 3 hours

Liberal Arts Courses *15 hours
Under the direction of the academic advisor and subject to approval by the Fine Arts Department Head, the student will select an elective course of study in the liberal arts which may constitute a minor in another discipline, a minor in art history or new media design & communications, a concentration in a specific area of fine arts, or an approved combination of courses suited particularly to the student’s academic needs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
PHED 1000 (Wellness) or 3 one-hour activity courses (exclusive of the 120 hours required for the degree program)

Military Science (applicable to members of the NGCSU Corps of Cadets)
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)

*Completion of a minimum of 39 total hours at the 3000 - 4000 level is required.
 

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART
WITH CONCENTRATION IN SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION 

Core Curriculum Requirements - 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown on next page.

Students majoring in this degree must take the Area D science sequence courses designated for "science majors." In Area D, it is recommended that students take one of the two science laboratory sequences:
Biology 1107 and 1108 (and labs), or Chemistry 1211 and 1212 (and labs)
Students majoring in this degree are encouraged to take ART 2510 or ART 2520 in Area C.

 

Area A	no exceptions
Area B	no exceptions
Area C	no exceptions for Scientific Illustration majors
Area D	no exceptions
Area E	no exceptions

Area F. Courses Related to the Program of Study - 18 hours 

 

ART 1010	3 hours
ART 2010	3 hours
ART 2020	3 hours
LANG 1002	3 hours
LANG 2001 or 2002	3 hours

Restrictive Science Elective - 3 hours
Students are required to take one of the following science lecture/laboratory courses:
Biology 1107, Biology 1108, Chemistry 1211, Chemistry 1212

The accompanying laboratory course (BIOL 1107L, BIOL 1108L, CHEM 1211L, CHEM 1212L) is required and should be taken as a "Science Content" course under "Science Elective."

Courses Required for the Major - 60 hours 

 

Art Content	28 hours
ART 3100	3 hours
ART 3150	3 hours
ART 3200	3 hours
ART 3450	3 hours
ART 3800	3 hours
ART 4100	3 hours
ART 4120	3 hours
ART 4150	3 hours
ART 4450 or 4452	3 hours
ART 4900	1 hour

Science Content	32 hours
CHEM 1211 & Lab**	4 hours
CHEM 1212 & Lab **	4 hours
BIOL 1107 & Lab**	4 hours
BIOL 1108 & Lab**	4 hours
BIOL 3226	4 hours
BIOL 3350	4 hours

** If not taken in Area D or F

Science Electives: Select to complete 32 hours of Science Content

 

BIOL 3221	4 hours
BIOL 3225	4 hours
BIOL 3290	4 hours
BIOL 4470	4 hours
BIOL 4480	4 hours

Other requirements:
PHED 1000 Wellness 3 hours or 3 1-hour activity courses
(Exclusive of the 120 hours required for the degree program)
Military Science Requirements (applicable to members of the NGCSU Corps of Cadets)
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
 

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC 

Core Curriculum Requirements - 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86.

Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions

Area F. Courses Related to the Program of Study - 18 hoursMUSC 1001 - 3 hours
MUSC 1002 - 3 hours
MUSC 2001 - 3 hours
MUSC 2002 - 3 hours
MUSC 1320 or MUAP 25XX - 2 cumulative hours
MUAP 26XX 4 cumulative hours
 

Courses Required for the Major - 60 hours 

Required Music Courses - 36 hours
MUSC 1320, MUAP 25XX or MUAP 45XX 2 cumulative hours
MUSC 3010 - 2 hours
MUSC 3201 - 2 hours
MUSC 3202 - 2 hours
MUSC 3230 - 2 hours
MUSC 3310 - 1 hour
MUSC 3401- 3 hours
MUSC 3402 - 3 hours
MUSC 4310 - 0 hours
MUAP 46XX - 8 cumulative hours

Select one of the following: 1 hour
MUSC 3321
MUSC 3322
MUSC 3323
MUSC 3324
Music electives (including ensemble) *10 hours

Liberal Arts Courses - *15 hours
Under the direction of the academic advisor and subject to approval by the Fine Arts Department head, the student will select an elective course of study in the liberal arts which may constitute a minor in another discipline, a concentration in a specific area of fine arts, or an approved combination of courses suited particularly to the student's academic needs.

Language Requirement - 6 hours
Foreign Language 1002 - 3 hours
Foreign Language 2001 or 2002 - 3 hours
General Electives - * 3 to complete a total of 120 hours

Other requirements
PHED 1000 - Wellness 3 hours or 3 1-hour activity courses
(Exclusive of the 120 hours required for the degree program)
Military Science (applicable to members of the NGCSU Corps of Cadets)
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)

*Completion of a minimum of 39 total hours at the 3000-4000-level is required.
 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ART EDUCATION
(Admission to Teacher Education Program required.
See page 331 for admission requirements.) 

Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.

Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C Art majors may not credit ART 2510 or ART 2520 in Area C. Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions

Area F. Courses Related to the Program of Study - 18 hours
ART 1010 3 hours
ART 1020 3 hours
ART 2010 3 hours
ART 2020 3 hours
ART 2510 3 hours
ART 2520 3 hours

Courses Required for the Major - 69 hours
Studio - Art Content 18 hours
ART 3450 - 3 hours
Plus choose 12 hours from the following:
ART 3100 -3 hours
ART 3150 -3 hours
ART 3200 -3 hours
ART 3400 -3 hours
ART 3600 - 3 hours
ART 3650 - 3 hours
ART 3700 - 3 hours
ART 3800 - 3 hours
ART 3810 - 3 hours
Plus choose 3 hours from the following:
ART 4100 - 3 hours
ART 4150 - 3 hours
ART 4200 - 3 hours
ART 4400 - 3 hours
ART 445X - 3 hours
ART 4600 - 3 hours
ART 4650 - 3 hours
ART 4700 - 3 hours
ART 4800 - 3 hours

Art History - 9 hours
ART 3500 - 3 hours
Plus choose 6 hours from the following:
ART 3510 - 3 hours
ART 3530 - 3 hours
ART 3550 - 3 hours
ART 3560 - 3 hours
ART 4511 - 3 hours
ART 4521 - 3 hours
ART 4540 - 3 hours
ART 4560 - 3 hours

Professional Education - 39 hours

ARED 3310 - 3 hours
ARED 3320 - 3 hours
EDUC 2001 - 3 hours
EDUC 2002 - 3 hours
PSYC 2103 - 3 hours
EDUC 3002 - 2 hours
EDUC 3003 - 2 hours
EDUC 3003L - 1 hour
EDUC 3540 - 3 hours
ARED 4310 - 3 hours
EDUC 4000 - 4 hours
EDUC 4103 - 3 hours
EDUC 4104 - 3 hours
EDUC 4105 - 3 hours

Language Requirement: 3 hours
Foreign Language 1002 - 3 hours

Other Requirements
PHED 1000 - Wellness 3 hours or 3 1-hour activity courses
(Exclusive of the 126 hours required for the degree program)
Fulfillment of all requirements of Teacher Education as stipulated by the School of Education.
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
Military Science Requirements (applicable to members of the NGCSU Corps of Cadets).
 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ART MARKETING 

Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.

Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C Art majors may not credit ART 2510 or ART 2520 in Area C.
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions

Area F. Courses Related to the Program of Study - 18 hours
ART 1010 - 3 hours
ART 1020 - 3 hours
ART 2010 - 3 hours
ART 2020 - 3 hours
ART 2510 - 3 hours
ART 2520 - 3 hours

Courses Required for the Major - 60 hours 

Junior Studio - Art Content - 18 hours
ART 3450 - 3 hours
Plus choose 15 hours from the following:
ART 3100 - 3 hours
ART 3150 - 3 hours
ART 3200 - 3 hours
ART 3400 - 3 hours
ART 3600 - 3 hours
ART 3650 - 3 hours
ART 3700 - 3 hours
ART 3800 - 3 hours
ART 3810 - 3 hours

Art History - 9 hours
ART 3500 - 3 hours
Plus choose 6 hours from the following:
ART 3510 - 3 hours
ART 3530 - 3 hours
ART 3550 - 3 hours
ART 3560 - 3 hours
ART 4511 - 3 hours
ART 4521 - 3 hours
ART 4540 - 3 hours
ART 4560 - 3 hours
Senior Studio - Art Content - 12 hours
ART 4900 - 1 hour
ART 4920 - 2 hours

Plus choose 9 hours from the following:
ART 4100 3-9 hours
ART 4150 3-9 hours
ART 4200 3-9 hours
ART 4400 3-9 hours
ART 445X 3-9 hours
ART 4600 3-9 hours
ART 4650 3-9 hours
ART 4700 3-9 hours
ART 4800 3-9 hours

Language requirement 3 hours
Foreign Language 1002 3 hours

Marketing - 18 hours
ECON 2105 - 3 hours
ACCT 2101 - 3 hours
MKTG 3700 - 3 hours
MKTG 3710 - 3 hours
MGMT 3661 - 3 hours
ART 4850 - 3 hours

Note: Some of these business classes have prerequisites which are not required of Art Marketing majors. See the Business Department Head to obtain permission to register.

Other requirements
PHED 1000 Wellness 3 hours or 3 1-hour activity courses
(Exclusive of the 120 hours required for the degree program)
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
Military Science Requirements (applicable to members of the NGCSU Corps of Cadets)
 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC EDUCATION 

(Admission to Teacher Education Program required.
See page 331 for admission requirements.)
 

Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86.

Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions

Area F. Courses Related to the Program of Study - 18 hours
MUSC 1001 - 3 hours
MUSC 1002 - 3 hours
MUSC 2001 - 3 hours
MUSC 2002 - 3 hours
MUSC 1320 or MUAP 25XX - 2 cumulative hours
MUAP 26XX - 4 cumulative hours

Courses Required for the Major - 71 hours
Academic Discipline - 35 hours
MUSC 2011 - 1 hour
MUSC 2012 - 1 hour
MUSC 1320, MUAP 25XX or 45XX - 2 cumulative hours
MUSC 3010 - 2 hours
MUSC 3201 - 2 hours
MUSC 3202 - 2 hours
MUSC 3310 - 1 hour
MUSC 3321 - 1 hour
MUSC 3322 - 1 hour
MUSC 3323 - 1 hour
MUSC 3324 - 1 hour
MUSC 3330 - 2 hours
MUSC 3401 - 3 hours
MUSC 3402 - 3 hours
MUSC 3700-3990 - 4 cumulative hours
MUAP 46XX - 8 cumulative hours
MUSC 4310 - 0 hours

Professional Education - 36 hours
EDUC 2001 - 3 hours
EDUC 2002 - 3 hours
PSYC 2103 - 3 hours
MUSC 3230 - 2 hours
MUED 3210 - 3 hours
MUED 4210 - 2 hours
MUED 4220 - 2 hours
MUED 4290 - 1 hours
EDUC 3002 - 2 hours
EDUC 3003 - 2 hours
EDUC 3003L - 1 hour
EDUC 4103 - 3 hours
EDUC 4104 - 3 hours
EDUC 4105 - 3 hours
EDUC 3540 - 3 hours

Language Requirement - 3 hours
Foreign Language 1002 - 3 hours

Other Requirements
PHED 1000 - Wellness - 3 hours or 3 1-hour activity courses (exclusive of the 133 hours required for the degree program)
Fulfillment of all requirements of Teacher Education as stipulated by the School of Education
Military Science Requirements (applicable to members of the NGCSU Corps of Cadets)

Regents' Skills Test or exemption (See page 79-80)

Minors in the Department of Fine Arts
Each minor program of study requires the approval of the head of the Department of Fine Arts.

Minor in Art (15 to 18 hours) - requires completion of approved combination of studio art, art history, or art criticism courses. Minimum of 9 studio hours at the 3000-4000 level; courses may not be duplicated in Area C or F.

Minor in Art History (15 to 18 hours) - requires ART 2510, ART 2520 and courses selected from ART 2530, 3510, 3530, 3550, 3560, 4511, 4521, 4540, 4560, 4850, and ENGL 2660. Minimum of 9 hours at the 3000-4000 level. No course may be duplicated in Area C, Area F or other required courses.

Minor in Music (18 hours) - MUSC 1001 & MUSC 1002 required (6 hours); 3 cumulative hours in MUSC 1320, MUAP 25XX or MUAP 26XX; 3 hours in MUSC 3401 or 3402; 6 cumulative hours in MUSC, MUAP or MUED 3000-4000 level.

Minor in New Media Design and Communication (18 hours) - ART 3450, ART 4450, CSCI 1301, CSCI 4000, JOUR 3010, JOUR 3100

Department of Fine Arts Course Prefixes
ART Art
ARED Art Education
ARTS Interdisciplinary Fine Arts Education
COMM Speech
MUAP Applied Music
MUSC Music
MUED Music Education
THEA Theatre

 

 

INTERDISCIPLINARY FINE ARTS EDUCATION COURSES 

ARTS 3000 - Integrated Applied Arts: Art, Music Creative Performance, and Movement - 3 hours
A team-taught course designed to give students experiences in selecting and presenting art activities, stories, plays, music, and dance activities which enhance and are, in turn, enhanced by other subject areas within a thematic unit framework.

ARTS 3010 Integrated Fine Arts for the Young Child - 3 hours
A team-taught course in which students will be introduced to fine arts pedagogy. The roles of both generalist and specialist will be addressed as students are introduced to concepts and skills necessary to provide young children with developmentally and discipline-appropriate activities in both music and visual art. Classroom instruction will include important current pedagogical topics such as multiculturalism and technology in education. The course will also include a component relating fine arts education to physical movement , through the application of Dalcroze and other pedagogical approaches. A metacognitive model of learning will be emphasized. Field experiences with young children will allow for practical application of theory.
 

ART AND ART EDUCATION COURSES 

ART 1010 Drawing I - 3 hours
A study of the fundamentals of drawing media in still life, perspective, landscape, the model, and abstract composition. The elements and principles of art, such as line, value, shape, space, contrast, emphasis, variety, and unity will be used in composition.

ART 1020 Three-Dimensional Design - 3 hours
A study of space and form as fundamentals for sculpture by using the human figure as a major theme. Analogies of sculptural styles found in various historic periods and contemporary trends will be subjects for class critiques.

ART 2010 Two-Dimensional Design - 3 hours
An introduction to basic theories of the formal and expressive elements of design and their visual and social implications.

ART 2020 Color Theory - 3 hours
An introduction to and development of color theory in visual art applications. Various historical color theory concepts will be introduced. Synthesis of these ideas will occur as students work in a variety of media and activities.

ART 2510 Art History Survey: Ancient to Medieval - 3 hours
A comparative study of the arts with a concentration on the visual arts of the ancient and nonwestern world from the prehistoric to the Renaissance. Selected works will be examined through visual presentations, lectures, and readings. Students enrolled in this course are required to attend a prescribed number of exhibitions, concerts, guest lectures, and/or other cultural presentations which occur throughout the campus outside the regular class time. This attendance requirement, which will be stated in writing at the beginning of each term, is considered to be an integral component of the liberal arts education provided by North Georgia College & State University. NOTE: Successful completion of ART 2510 fulfills the three-hour fine arts requirement in Area C of the core curriculum for the non-visual art major.

ART 2520 Art History Survey: Renaissance to Modern - 3 hours
A comparative study of the arts with a concentration in visual arts from the Renaissance to current trends. Selected works will be examined through visual presentations, lectures, and readings. Students enrolled in this course are required to attend a prescribed number of exhibitions, concerts, guest lectures, and/or other cultural presentations which occur throughout the campus outside the regular class time. This attendance requirement, which will be stated in writing at the beginning of each term, is considered to be an integral component of the liberal arts education provided by North Georgia College & State University. NOTE: Successful completion of ART 2520 fulfills the three-hour fine arts requirement in Area C of the core curriculum for the non-visual art major.

ART 2530 World Art - 3 hours
A study of the art, artifacts, architecture, and environments from cultures worldwide. Particular focus will be given to artistic forms, concepts, and motivations that differ from those found in Western/European artistic traditions. Stylistic similarities and differences within the art of each culture will be explored, and comparative analyses of artistic expression in various cultures will be made. Students will be introduced to issues and approaches in the study of visual and material culture history, including visual literacy and aesthetic appreciation, social and historical contexts of art and its making, and the formal and chronological development of cultural styles. NOTE: Successful completion of ART 2530 fulfills the three-hour fine arts requirement in Area C of the core curriculum.

ART 3100 Drawing II - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Art 1010 or permission of head of the Department of Fine Arts.
Draftsmanship development and individual interpretation of ideas are emphasized. Study may include drawing the live model. Classroom critiques will allow students to analyze and discuss the work of self and peers.

ART 3150 Painting - 3 hours
Organization of ideas and technical problems in painting. Students may use a variety of media, including watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Classroom critiques will allow students to analyze and discuss the work of self and peers.

ART 3200 Sculpture - 3 hours
Organization of ideas and technical problems in sculpture. Materials appropriate to various sculptural approaches and use of tools and processes will be chosen, such as clay, plaster, wood, and stone.

ARED 3310 Creative Art: The Young Child - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Current art education philosophy, including discipline-based art education theory, and art curriculum planning using State of Georgia Quality Core Curriculum will be addressed using materials and methods appropriate for young children. The metacognitive model of learning will be emphasized. Field experiences with young children will allow for practical training in lesson planning and classroom management.

ARED 3320 Creative Art: The Adolescent (W) - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Current art education philosophy, including discipline-based art education theory, and art curriculum planning using State of Georgia Quality Core Curriculum will be addressed using materials and methods appropriate for the adolescent. The metacognitive model of learning will be emphasized. Field experiences with adolescent students will allow for practical training in lesson planning and classroom management.

ART 3400 Printmaking - 3 hours
Organization of ideas and technical problems in printmaking. Processes may include engraving, collograph, embossing, lithography, and other trends in printmaking.

ART 3450 Graphic Technology - 3 hours
An introductory course in graphic technology that meets requirements for basic computer literacy for all studio and art education art majors. This course is an exploratory course to address current hardware and software for existing and emerging computer graphic technology.

ART 3500 Visual Literacy and Communication 3 hours
A study of the theories and processes involved in making art, individual and societal responses to various art forms, and the ways in which visual forms are used as tools of communication, and means of interaction within a social environment. Students will learn how to look at, analyze, and formulate responses to art in an interactive classroom environment. Subjects will include the evolution and uses of art as a communicative tool, and the development of art media and techniques such as printmaking, photography, cinema, magazines, newspapers, and the Internet.

ART 3510 Art and Architecture of Ancient Greece & Rome (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 2510. An examination of the development of art and architecture in the Mediterranean from the prehistoric Aegean period through the late Roman Empire covering Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenean, Geometric through the Hellenistic Greek, Etruscan, and Roman from Republican through Late Empire. The stylistic development of art and architecture within each culture will be explored, and comparative analyses of artistic expression in various cultures will be made. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship of art to religious, political, philosophical, and social beliefs and practices within each. Outside readings will be incorporated into class discussions.

ART 3530 Renaissance Art History (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 2520. An examination of paintings, sculpture, prints, and architecture of the early, high, and late Renaissance as well as the Mannerist period in Italy, France, the Holy Roman Empire (including Germany), the Netherlands, and Spain. Using a combined chronological, comparative, and thematic approach, emphasis will be placed on the distinct contributions of specific artists and of different regions. The economic, philosophical, religious, political, and cultural development of early modern European society and cities in this period, approximately 1300 to 1600, will be explored in detail. Outside readings will be incorporated into class discussions.

ART 3550 Modern Art History (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 2520. A focused examination of developments and changes in Western visual and material culture in the period defined as the modern era in art history, approximately 1800 to 1945. Using a combined chronological, comparative, and thematic approach, the course situates traditional and non-traditional art objects, artifacts, and environments within the contexts of the individual artist's career, the broader stylistic period, and the historical and cultural milieu in which they were made. Students will be introduced to the visual and material culture history of the modern era, including visual literacy and aesthetic appreciation, social and historical contexts of art and its making, the formal and chronological development of individual artistic and period styles, and issues in and approaches to the study of modern art, artifacts, and architecture. Outside readings will be incorporated into class discussions.

ART 3560 Contemporary Art History (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 2520. A focused examination of developments and changes in Western visual and material culture from 1945 to the present. Using a combined chronological, comparative, and thematic approach, the course situates traditional and non-traditional art objects, artifacts, and environments, within the contexts of the individual artist's career, the broader stylistic period, and the historical and cultural milieu in which they were made. Students will be introduced to the visual and material culture history of the late modern, post-modern, and contemporary periods. Topics will include visual literacy and aesthetic appreciation, social and historical contexts of art and its making, the formal and chronological development of individual artistic and period styles, and issues in and approaches to the study of works of art, artifacts, and architecture made in a variety of media and formats. Outside readings will be incorporated into class discussions.

ART 3600 Textile Design - 3 hours
Organization of design concepts and techniques involved with the surface enrichment of fabric are introduced. These include surface embellishment, dyeing with synthetic dyes, direct application, and printing with pigment.

ART 3650 Weaving - 3 hours
Organization of design concepts and technical problems involved with the construction of fabrics are introduced. These include study of fibers, spinning, and both off-loom and loom techniques.

ART 3700 Ceramics - 3 hours
An introduction to the ceramic process of forming clay, glazing, and firing. Studio design problems will involve either hand building techniques or an introduction to skills required for making pottery on the potter’s wheel.

ART 3800 Photography - 3 hours
An introduction to the photographic medium through outside assignments, studio applications, and theoretical studies. Students will examine a variety of skills including processing, printing, archival techniques, toning, collage, etc.

ART 3810 Digital Photography 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3800. An introductory studio course in digital photography emphasizing conceptual approaches and contemporary practices utilizing appropriate software. Students will become familiar with using the computer as a digital darkroom after having developed some proficiency in the traditional wet darkroom through the prerequisite introductory photography course. Topics covered include the use of digital cameras, scanning traditional film negatives, using the scanner as a camera, tone and color controls, image manipulation, alternative processes and image output. A student may accumulate a maximum of 15 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.

ART 4100 Drawing III - 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3100. Advanced studio course in drawing, covering in-depth techniques used in contemporary drawing. Study may include life model. Students will be involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form. A student may accumulate a maximum of 15 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.

ART 4120 Drawing from Cadavers - 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 4100, or permission of instructor. An advanced studio course that introduces students to drawing human anatomy. Students will study anatomy through textbook readings, three-dimensional anatomical models, computer programs, and visits to the NGCSU Gross Anatomy Lab. Students will spend no fewer than 30 hours drawing directly from dissected human cadavers. This course fulfills a requirement in the scientific illustration program, but is open to all advanced drawing students.

ART 4150 Advanced Painting - 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3150. Advanced studio course in painting, covering in-depth techniques used in contemporary painting. Students will be involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form. The examination of current literature and historic examples in painting will be required. A student may accumulate a maximum of 15 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.

ART 4200 Advanced Sculpture - 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3200. Advanced studio course in sculpture, covering in-depth techniques used in contemporary sculpture. Students will be involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form. A student may accumulate a maximum of 15 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.

ARED 4310 Art Education Seminar - 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: EDUC 4000. This course will address issues of contemporary art teaching, including art classroom facilities, tools, and supplies; classroom management and discipline; arts advocacy; and professionalism through involvement with local, state and national art education groups. Extensive field experience required.

ART 4400 Advanced Printmaking - 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3400. Advanced studio course in graphics, covering in depth techniques in contemporary print making. Students will be involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form. A student may accumulate a maximum of 15 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.

ART 4450 Graphic Design for the Internet - 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3450. Advanced studio course covering web site building and animation using graphic design software. Students will build their own web sites, add animation and interactivity, and study the aesthetic qualities of web sites and the technical possibilities and challenges of the Internet.
 

ART 4451 Graphic Design in Advertising 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3450. A study in the practical and theoretical applications of graphic design theory in advertising, including print, television and the Internet. Students will work in graphic design software to produce advertising projects. Students will work individually and in groups to produce these projects.

ART 4452 Digital Media 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3450. Advanced studio course covering digital video production with the addition of sound and music, along with 3-D modeling, digital painting and advanced computer animation.

ART 4511 History of Photography and Prints (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 2520. An examination of the history and aesthetics of photography and prints from their beginnings to the present. Changes in subject matter and stylistic concerns, different roles and uses of photographs and prints, and the development of photographic and print techniques and equipment will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on photographs and prints as artistic expression and their relationship to other arts within the contexts of social and political influences upon them and their creators. Significant outside readings will be incorporated into class discussions.

ART 4521 Appalachian Art and Artistic Expression (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 2520. An in-depth examination of the distinctive regional identity, themes, and means of expression in the arts of the Appalachian South. Themes will include ethnic aesthetic expression, sectarian culture, community identity, and the function of art in religious and everyday life. Significant outside readings will be incorporated into class discussions.

ART 4540 American Art History (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 2520. The development of painting, sculpture, architecture, and the decorative arts in the United States from colonial era to the present. Works will be examined within the contexts of their political, social, economic, and religious backgrounds and in relationship to European art of the period, and with an emphasis placed on the changing socio-economic position of the United States and the country's rise as an international artistic center in the twentieth century. Significant outside readings will be incorporated into class discussions.

ART 4560 Aesthetics and Criticism (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 2520. A detailed examination of philosophical and critical interpretations of art and architecture, with particular focus upon the viewer's experience and interpretation of art and the roles art and artists have played in different cultures and civilizations from Ancient Greece to the present. Emphasis is placed on philosophical, critical, and analytical writings on art in the West from the eighteenth century to the present; theories examined may include those of Plato, Aristotle, Leon Battista Alberti, David Hume, Immanuel Kant, G.W.F. Hegel, Leo Tolstoy, Clive Bell, John Dewey, Clement Greenberg, Stanley Fish, Michael Baxandall, Linda Nochlin, and Susan Sontag. Significant outside readings are the basis of in-depth class discussions.

ART 4600 Advanced Textile Design 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3600. Advanced studio course in the surface design of fabrics, covering in-depth techniques used in contemporary textiles. Students will be involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form. A student may accumulate a maximum of 15 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.

ART 4650 Advanced Weaving 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3650. Advanced studio course in weaving, covering additional in-depth weaving techniques such as weaving theory, spinning, and dyeing yarns. Students will be involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form. A student may accumulate a maximum of 15 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.

ART 4700 Advanced Ceramics 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3700. Advanced course in ceramics, covering in-depth techniques used in contemporary pottery, such as potters wheel or hand building, glaze preparation, and kiln firing. Students will be involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form. A student may accumulate a maximum of 15 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.

ART 4800 Advanced Photography 3 hours
Prerequisite: ART 3800. Advanced studio course in photography, covering in-depth techniques used in contemporary applications, such as documentary color and black & white photography, advanced printing techniques, alternative processes, digital, and commercial applications of photography. Students will be involved in individual and collaborative problem solving assignments reflecting creative solutions in form and content. A student may accumulate a maximum of 15 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.

ART 4850 Georgia Intern Program In Fine Arts 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission from the head of the Department of Fine Arts. A capstone course for students in art marketing, but may be used by students in the BA in ART, or in the minor in Art History. Students apply skills acquired through academic study in a performance-based context. Students enrolled in this course are generally assigned to work with an outside agency or institution through a cooperative agreement originated by the NGCSU Department of Fine Arts and the Office of Career Services.

ART 4900 Seminar And Exhibition (O) 1 hour
Prerequisite: ART 4920 and permission from the head of the Department of Fine Arts. A fundamental aspect of Art 4900 is the senior exhibit which art majors present during the last year of matriculation at North Georgia College & State University. Attendance at workshops, guest artists' lectures, field trips, and students' exhibition critiques is required.

ART 4910 Problems In Art 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission from the head of the Department of Fine Arts. A senior-level course which may be offered to students following completion of a minimum of 3 hours in a specific art medium at the 4000-level. This course will allow in-depth interaction by means of class projects, criticism, analysis and exhibition. Instruction will be on a rotating basis among art faculty. A student may accumulate a maximum of 9 credit hours in a series of directed studies in this course.

ART 4920 Portfolio Production 2 hours
Taken in the semester prior to the student's participation in the senior group exhibition, this course enables students to prepare artwork for their portion of the senior group exhibition. Students will create a unified, coherent and substantial body of work in their area of concentration that will represent at least the entirety of the work for the senior group exhibition.

MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION COURSES 

MUSC 1001 Music Theory I: Tonic/Dominant Relationships 3 hours
An introductory study of various aspects of musical theory — such as tonality, cadence, form, melody, rhythm, and harmony — through the use of tonic and dominant triads. Concepts are presented in both aural and written formats. Class work consists of aural recognition (dictation), written recognition (analysis), and written presentation (composition). Class assignments make regular use of MIDI technology. Students enrolled in this course develop critical thinking skills by making value judgments about music that is presented in class and by composing music of their own origin.

MUSC 1002 Music Theory II: Diatonic Harmonic Progression 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 1001. A continuation of Music Theory I, focusing on applications of the circle-of-fifths theory of diatonic harmonic progression. Emphasis is given to the development of the ability to integrate the various roles of listener, analyst, educator, performer, and composer, as they relate to the assimilation of theoretical knowledge. The class format for this course (and subsequent courses) follows the model set forth in Music Theory I.

MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation And Survey 3 hours
An introduction to music history and literature. Students enrolled in this course are required to attend a prescribed number of exhibitions, concerts, guest lectures, and/or other cultural presentations which occur throughout the campus outside the regular class time. This attendance requirement, which will be stated in writing at the beginning of each term, is considered to be an integral component of the liberal arts education provided by North Georgia College & State University. NOTE: Successful completion of MUSC 1100 fulfills the three-hour fine arts requirement as stated in Area C of the core curriculum.

MUSC 1310 Class Voice 1 hour
An introductory course in voice for students who have had little or no previous instruction. Basic vocal techniques incorporating diaphragmatic support, focus, resonance, and diction are studied through the use of unison and solo song material. The laboratory instructional context is reinforced by performance-based assessment.

MUSC 1320 Class Piano 1 hour
A introductory course in piano for students who have had little or no previous instruction. Emphasis will be on music reading, rhythmic skill, and basic keyboard technique. Assessment is performance-based. The laboratory instructional context is reinforced by performance-based assessment. A student may accumulate a maximum of four credit hours in this course.

MUSC 2001 Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002. A continuation of Music Theory II, focusing on various aspects of chromatic harmony, including secondary-function chords, mode mixture, and modulation. Emphasis is given to the aural and formal analysis of major works by composers such as Mozart and Beethoven.

MUSC 2002 Music Theory IV: Advanced Theoretical Concepts 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 2001. A continuation of Music Theory III, focusing on advanced aspects of common practice musical theory. This course concludes with an introduction to impressionism, serialism, and various other 20th-century compositional techniques.

MUSC 2011 Sight Singing I 1 hour
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002, or permission of instructor. The study and development of the aural skill of sight singing in a diatonic framework, including melodic and rhythmic transcriptions and error detection, through classroom experiences and outside computer exercises.

MUSC 2012 Sight Singing II 1 hour
Prerequisite: MUSC 2011, or permission of instructor. A continuation of MUSC 2011. Further study and development of the aural skill of sight singing through classroom experiences and outside computer exercises. Introduction and study of chromatic materials and increasingly complex rhythms and meters.

MUAP 2510 Applied Secondary Voice: Lower Division 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the attainment of vocal proficiency. Emphasis is given to the development of basic musicianship through technical exercises and standard vocal literature. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the starting level and academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2520 Applied Secondary Piano: Lower Division 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the attainment of piano proficiency. Emphasis is given to the development of basic musicianship through technical exercises and standard piano literature. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the starting level and academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2530 Applied Secondary Brass: Lower Division 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the attainment of brass proficiency. Emphasis is given to the development of basic musicianship through technical exercises and standard brass literature. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the starting level and academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2540 Applied Secondary Woodwinds: Lower Division 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the attainment of woodwind proficiency. Emphasis is given to the development of basic musicianship through technical exercises and standard woodwind literature. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the starting level and academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2550 Applied Secondary Percussion: Lower Division 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the attainment of percussion proficiency. Emphasis is given to the development of basic musicianship through technical exercises and standard percussion literature. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the starting level and academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2560 Applied Secondary Strings: Lower Division 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the attainment of string proficiency. Emphasis is given to the development of basic musicianship through technical exercise and standard string literature. Instruction may be given in either group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the starting level and academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2610 Applied Principal Voice: Lower Division 2 hours
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the development of artistic ability. Emphasis is given to the development of vocal performance abilities through the study of standard repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal vocal instruction must concurrently participate fully in a major NGCSU vocal performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2620 Applied Principal Piano: Lower Division 2 hours
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the development of artistic ability. Emphasis is given to the development of piano performance abilities through the study of standard repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal piano instruction must concurrently participate fully in a related NGCSU performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2630 Applied Principal Brass: Lower Division 2 hours
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the development of artistic ability. Emphasis is given to the development of brass performance abilities through the study of standard repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal brass instruction must concurrently participate fully in a major NGCSU instrumental performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2640 Applied Principal Woodwinds: Lower Division 2 hours
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the development of artistic ability. Emphasis is given to the development of woodwind performance abilities through the study of standard repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal woodwind instruction must concurrently participate fully in a major NGCSU instrumental performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2650 Applied Principal Percussion: Lower Division 2 hours
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the development of artistic ability. Emphasis is given to the development of percussion performance abilities through the study of standard repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal music instruction must concurrently participate fully in a major NGCSU instrumental performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 2660 Applied Principal Strings: Lower Division 2 hours
Prerequisite: Audition. Performance-based instruction focusing on the development of artistic ability. Emphasis is given to the development of string performance abilities through the study of standard repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal string instruction must concurrently participate fully in a major NGCSU performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUSC 3010 Orchestration and Arranging 2 hours
Prerequisites: MUSC 2002 and MUSC 3230. Transcription of musical examples from one genre to another including the adaptation of musical styles. Application of current digital music technology is integrated into the curriculum.

MUSC 3201 Beginning Conducting 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. Basic conducting technique with conducting exercises and examples from the choral and instrumental music repertories will be used to enhance student understanding of effective conducting gestures and will help lay the foundation for conducting as visual communication. Emphasis will be given to the application of conducting techniques in a classroom instructional context.

MUSC 3202 Advanced Conducting 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 3201 or permission of instructor. Continuation of MUSC 3201. Advanced conducting skills through the use of conducting examples representative of the main periods of music history will be stressed. The continued development of baton technique and score study coupled with the use of conducting analysis projects will be expected. Emphasis will be given to the application of conducting techniques in a classroom instructional context.

MUED 3210 Creative Music: The Young Child 3 hours
Current music education philosophy and curriculum planning and assessment will be addressed using materials and methods appropriate for young children. Principal educational methods, such as Kodaly, Orff, and Dalcroze will be examined and related to general early childhood curriculum. Class instruction will also include components in multiculturalism and technology in education. Metacognitive model of learning will be emphasized. Field experiences with young children will allow for practical training in classroom management.

MUSC 3230 Music Technology 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002. A course designed to acquaint experienced musicians with current, relevant digital music technology with applications focusing on both instructional and studio contexts. This course includes an overview of the current technology available in many classrooms and studios, hands-on experience with applications of current technology, explorations of resources provided through distance learning facilities and access to the Internet, and integration of software into a metacognitive model of instructional process.

MUSC 3310 Keyboard Improvisation 1 hour
Prerequisite: MUSC 2520 or permission of instructor. Techniques for the realization of harmonic accompaniment at the piano. Instruction focuses on the development of a solid understanding of the circle-of-fifths harmonic progression in an applied context.

MUSC 3321 Instrumental Music Techniques - Brass 1 hour
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. An intensive course designed for music students who are planning to teach and are working for certification P-12. Students will be required to demonstrate a basic playing facility on one or more brass instruments. In addition, the course will deal with the principles and specific problems of each instrument in the brass family, and students will be expected to demonstrate the basic concepts and procedures used in teaching brass instruments to beginners. Instruction includes development of a solid understanding of transposition as it applies to instrumental music performance.

MUSC 3322 Instrumental Music Techniques - Woodwinds 1 hour
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. An intensive course designed for music students who are planning to teach and are working for certification P-12. Students will be required to demonstrate a basic playing facility on one or more woodwind instruments. In addition, the course will deal with the principles and specific problems of each instrument in the woodwind family, and students will be expected to demonstrate the basic concepts and procedures used in teaching woodwind instruments to beginners. Instruction includes development of a solid understanding of transposition as it applies to instrumental music performance.

MUSC 3323 Instrumental Music Techniques - Percussion 1 hour
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. An intensive course designed for music students who are planning to teach and are working for certification P-12. Students will be required to demonstrate a basic playing facility on all of the basic percussion instruments. In addition, the course will deal with principles and specific problems of each instrument in the percussion family, and students will be expected to demonstrate the basic concepts and procedures used in teaching percussion instruments to beginners.

MUSC 3324 Instrumental Music Techniques - Strings 1 hour
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. An intensive course designed for music students who are planning to teach and are working for certification P-12. Students will be required to demonstrate a basic playing facility on one of more string instruments. In addition, the course will deal with the principles and specific problems of each instrument in the string family, and students will be expected to demonstrate the basic concepts and procedures unused in teaching strings to beginners.

MUSC 3330 Introduction to Jazz Improvisation 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. An intensive course for music students who are interested in developing basic skills in jazz improvisation. Students will be required to develop proficiency in the fundamentals of improvisation including interpretation of standard chord symbols, transcription of classic jazz solos, critical listening, understanding of simple jazz theory practices, and development of stylistically accurate performance practice.

MUSC 3401 Music History I (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. A survey of the history of Western music from ancient times to the end of the classical period, designed to acquaint the student with music literature within an historical perspective. Emphasis is given to the development of critical thinking skills through the execution of value judgments about music that is presented in class. Selected works will be examined through audio and visual presentations, lectures and readings.

MUSC 3402 Music History II (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. A survey of the history of western music from the beginning of the romantic period through the present, designed to acquaint the student with music literature within an historical perspective. In addition to western music, the music of various other cultures is explored. Emphasis is given to the development of critical thinking skills through the execution of value judgments about music that is presented in class. Selected works will be examined through audio and visual presentations, lectures and readings.

MUSC 3410 Religious Music 3 hours
A survey of traditional and contemporary religious music and its effect on music literature. Emphasis is given to the exploration of the religious music of various cultures. Other topics include hymnology and contemporary worship practices. Students develop critical thinking skills through the execution of value judgments about music that is presented in class. Selected works will be examined through audio and visual presentations, lectures and readings.

MUSC 3710 NGCSU Singers 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Open to all qualified students by audition. The NGCSU Singers is the university's premier choral ensemble, presenting performances of various styles of vocal music both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time, including annual tours which may occur during spring break. This ensemble tours regularly throughout the United States and overseas.

MUSC 3720 NGCSU Patriot Choir 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Open to all qualified male ROTC students by audition. The Patriot Choir is the official choral ensemble of the NGCSU Corps of Cadets, presenting performances of TTBB literature both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time, including tours which may occur during spring break.

MUSC 3730 NGCSU Women’s Chorus 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Open to all qualified female students by audition. The NGCSU Women's Chorus presents concerts of treble-voice choral literature both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time.

MUSC 3740 Madrigal Singers 1 hour
Prerequisite: audition. Open to qualified students by audition. Presents performances of various styles of music appropriate for a select mixed chamber choir, both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time.

MUSC 3810 NGCSU Symphonic Band 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Open to all qualified students by audition. The NGCSU Symphonic Band is the university's premier instrumental ensemble, presenting performances of various styles of instrumental music both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time, including tours which may occur during spring break.

MUSC 3820 NGCSU Golden Eagle Band 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Open to all qualified students by audition. The NGCSU Golden Eagle Band is the official instrumental ensemble of the NGCSU Corps of Cadets. The unit regularly marches in parades and attends festivals throughout the Southeast. Literature includes traditional marches, as well as pop arrangements performed on and off the campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time.
MUSC 3830 NGCSU Jazz Orchestra 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Open to qualified students by audition, with consideration of instrumentation needs for a standard 17-piece jazz ensemble, the NGCSU Jazz Orchestra presents performances of various styles of music, ranging from big-band to contemporary jazz, both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time.

MUSC 3840 Orchestra 1 hour
Prerequisite: audition. Open to qualified students by audition. Presents performances of various styles of music appropriate for orchestral ensembles, both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time.

MUSC 3910 Jazz Ensemble 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Open to all qualified students by audition. Various ensembles may be organized to meet the needs of students enrolled. These ensembles present performances of various styles of music, ranging from big-band to dixieland jazz to contemporary jazz and pop both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time.

MUSC 3920 Chamber Ensemble 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Open to all qualified students by audition. Various ensembles may be organized to meet the needs of students enrolled. These ensembles present performances of various styles of music, ranging from Renaissance to classical to avart-guard both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time.

MUSC 3930 Percussion Ensemble 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. Open to qualified students by audition. Presents performances of various styles of music appropriate for percussion instruments of all types and combinations, both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time.

MUSC 3940 Music Theatre Workshop 1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition. The study and preparation of operatic and Broadway musical theatre selections, scenes, and productions, culminating in a public performance. Ensemble members are required to participate in rehearsals and performances beyond the stated regular class time.

MUED 4210 Choral Music Curriculum and Methods 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. Students in this course will develop a knowledge of skills necessary to design and implement a choral music program in an academic instructional context. Primary instruction will focus on topics which relate specifically to choral music and its interrelationship with overall middle and secondary school curricula. Class instruction will also include components in multiculturalism and technology in education. Metacognitive model of learning will be emphasized. Students will gain understanding of theoretical concepts in classroom management and explore practical application of techniques necessary for the implementation of diverse behavior modification plans, as specifically related to the music classroom. Field experiences will be integrated with the academic instruction.

MUED 4220 Instrumental Music Curriculum and Methods 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. Students in this course will develop a knowledge of skills necessary to design and implement an instrumental music program in an academic instructional context. Primary instruction will focus on topics which relate specifically to instrumental music and its interrelationship with overall middle and secondary school curricula. Students will also learn practical abilities of performers at different levels of development. Instruction will also include components in multiculturalism and technology in education. Metacognitive model of learning will be emphasized. Students will gain understanding of theoretical concepts in classroom management and explore practical application of techniques necessary for the implementation of diverse behavior modification plans, as specifically related to the music classroom. Field experiences and observation will be integrated with the academic instruction.

MUED 4230 Keyboard Music Curriculum and Methods 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or permission of instructor. Students in this course will develop a knowledge of skills necessary to design and implement a keyboard music program in an academic instructional context. Primary instruction will focus on topics which relate specifically to keyboard music, such as "selecting piano literature for students of various types and abilities." Students will also learn practical abilities of performers at different levels of development. Class assignments will include evaluation of differing methods of instruction. Academic instruction will also include components in multiculturalism and technology in education. Metacognitive model of learning will be emphasized. Field experiences and observation will be integrated with the academic instruction.

MUSC 4290 Seminar In Teaching Music 1 hours
Prerequisites: MUED 4210 & MUED 4220 or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to be the "capstone" course in music education to explore the philosophies, teaching methods, materials, and curriculum at both the elementary/general music and the middle/senior high school levels. Focus will be on the design and implementation of the instrumental and vocal performance based curriculum at the secondary level and the general music curriculum for students in related arts courses, music theory and composition classes, music listening and music history classes at the secondary level as well as the general music curriculum for the elementary classroom. In addition to exploring teaching strategies and curriculum development, students will study evaluation tools and methodologies which are content specific. Students will also be given practical guidance in the administration of a comprehensive music program. Directed observation and teaching in selected schools is required.

MUSC 4310 Senior Recital (O) 0 hours
Prerequisite: six hours credit in MUSC 4610, 4620, 4630, 4640, 4650 or 4660. A capstone course for students majoring in music or music education. The culmination of this course is the public presentation of a senior recital in the major applied music area of study. The course will also require a written report supporting the performance. In special cases where a public recital is not feasible, a student may present a senior-level project in a related area, such as composition or music history. In either case, the recital program or project prospectus will require the approval of the major applied music instructor and the Fine Arts Department Head.

MUSC 4320 Special Projects In Music 1-3 hours
Prerequisites: MUSC 2002 and permission of the Fine Arts Department Head.
A course offered on an as-needed basis to upper-class students who wish to do special directed music studies of an advanced nature which do not conform to the guidelines of another course offering.

MUSC 4410 Keyboard Literature 3 hours
A survey of compositions for harpsichord and piano from the Renaissance to the present as well as stylistic and formal analysis of representative works. Students develop critical thinking skills through the execution of value judgments about music that is presented in class. Selected works will be examined through audio and visual presentations, lectures, and readings.

MUAP 4510 Applied Secondary Voice: Upper Division 1 hour
Prerequisites: accumulation of 2 hours credit in MUAP 2510 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2510 focusing on advanced vocal techniques with a greater emphasis on the study of standard vocal repertoire. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4520 Applied Secondary Piano: Upper Division 1 hour
Prerequisites: accumulation of 2 hours credit in MUAP 2520 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2520 focusing on advanced piano techniques with a greater emphasis on the study of standard piano repertoire. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4530 Applied Secondary Brass: Upper Division 1 hour
Prerequisites: accumulation of 2 hours credit in MUAP 2530 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2530 focusing on advanced brass techniques with a greater emphasis on the study of standard brass repertoire. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4540 Applied Secondary Woodwinds: Upper Division 1 hour
Prerequisites: accumulation of 2 hours credit in MUAP 2540 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2540 focusing on advanced woodwind techniques with a greater emphasis on the study of standard woodwind repertoire. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4550 Applied Secondary Percussion: Upper Division 1 hour
Prerequisites: accumulation of 2 hours credit in MUAP 2550 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2550 focusing on advanced percussion techniques with a greater emphasis on the study of standard percussion repertoire. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4560 Applied Secondary Strings: Upper Division 1 hour
Prerequisites: accumulation of 2 hours credit in MUAP 2560 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2560 focusing on advanced string techniques with a greater emphasis on the study of standard string repertoire. Instruction may be given in either a group or individual setting or a combination of the two, depending upon the academic needs of the student. A student may accumulate a maximum of 8 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4610 Applied Principal Voice: Upper Division 2 hours
Prerequisites: accumulation of 4 hours credit in MUAP 2610 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2610 focusing on public performance of standard solo vocal repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal vocal instruction must concurrently participate fully in a major NGCSU vocal performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 16 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4620 Applied Principal Piano: Upper Division 2 hours
Prerequisites: accumulation of 4 hours credit in MUAP 2620 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2620 focusing on public performance of standard solo piano repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal piano instruction must concurrently participate fully in a related NGCSU performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 16 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4630 Applied Principal Brass: Upper Division 2 hours
Prerequisites: accumulation of 4 hours credit in MUAP 2630 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2630 focusing on public performance of standard solo brass repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal brass instruction must concurrently participate fully in a major NGCSU instrumental performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 16 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4640 Applied Principal Woodwinds: Upper Division 2 hours
Prerequisites: accumulation of 4 hours credit in MUAP 2640 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2640 focusing on public performance of standard solo woodwind repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal woodwind instruction must concurrently participate fully in a major NGCSU instrumental performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 16 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4650 Applied Principal Percussion: Upper Division 2 hours
Prerequisites: accumulation of 4 hours credit in MUAP 2650 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2650 focusing on public performance of standard solo percussion repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal percussion instruction must concurrently participate fully in a major NGCSU instrumental performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 16 credit hours in this course.

MUAP 4660 Applied Principal Strings: Upper Division 2 hours
Prerequisites: accumulation of 4 hours credit in MUAP 2660 and satisfactory completion of a division jury. A continuation of MUAP 2660 focusing on public performance of standard solo string repertoire. A combination of individual and group instruction provides preparation for public performance. Each student who is enrolled for applied principal string instruction must concurrently participate fully in a major NGCSU instrumental performance ensemble, regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit. A student may accumulate a maximum of 16 credit hours in this course.

 

COURSES IN SPEECH
 

COMM 2110 Speech Communications 2 hours
Pre- or Corequisite: ENGL 1101. A course designed to help those in various speaking situations achieve methods of speaking that are natural, correct, and effective. The course also fosters an awareness of verbal and non-verbal communication within different social and social cultural contexts.

 

COURSES IN THEATRE
 

THEA 1110, 1120, 1130 Production Practicum 1 hour each
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Assignments in major positions of responsibility for rehearsal, production, and/or performance of plays.

THEA 1150 Acting I 3 hours
A survey of the combined elements of theatrical production with emphasis on the actor.

THEA 2010 Technical Theatre 1 hour
Practical and theoretical approaches to theatrical lighting, sound, set, props, costume design, and makeup.

THEA 2150 Acting II 1 hour
Prerequisite: THEA 1150 or permission of the instructor. Development of acting techniques with emphasis on characterization.

THEA 2500 Theatre Arts Appreciation 3 hours
A comparative study of the arts with a concentration in theatre arts. This discipline will be examined through media presentations, lectures, and selected readings.

THEA 3150 Fundamentals of Play Directing 3 hours
Fundamental principles, techniques, and applications for the beginning director.

THEA 3500 Theatre History 3 hours
A study of the development of dramatic history (acting and technology as well as dramaturgy) with particular attention paid to the physical playing space from antiquity to the present.