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The General Education Requirement
Self Understanding: From a Creativity and Vision Perspective

ART 209 Introduction to the Visual Arts. 3(0-6)F,S.  

Prerequisite: ENG 110. This course will incorporate studio experiences, lectures and discussions in the exploration of the fundamental elements within the visual arts. Will not count for degree requirements towards a BA or BSED in Art & Design or BFA in Art or Design.  

DAN 180 Introduction to the Dance. 3(3-0)F,S.  

Survey of dance from a historical retrospective through the creative process. Emphasis will be placed on 20th century multi-cultural and societal influences on dance. The approach will be from the viewpoint of the audience to help heighten awareness of and increase critical thinking in relationship to the artistic experience.  

ENG 203 Creative Writing: Poetry. 3(3-0)F,S.  

Prerequisite: ENG 110 or equivalent. Introduction to the theory, technique, and terminology of writing poetry, and practical experience in writing in the form. 

ENG 205 Creative Writing: Nonfiction. 3(3-0)F,S.  

Prerequisite: ENG 110 or equivalent. An introduction to writing creative nonfiction, including critical reading in the genre.

ENG 215 Creative Writing: Short Story. 3(3-0)F,S.

Prerequisite: ENG 110 or equivalent. Introduction to the theory, technique, and terminology of short story writing, and practical experience in writing in the form. 

MUS 241 The Language of Music. 3(2-2) or 3(3-0)F,S.  

A study of the ways music creativity expresses self-understanding, cultural environment, and aesthetic values from ancient to modern times. Open to all students except music majors.  

THE 101 Introduction to Theatre & Drama Arts. 3(3-0)F,S.  

The creative processes of transforming drama to stage, film, and television. A study of the collaborations and contributions that the various artists make to the process. Intended to increase the audience's ability to think critically about the artistic experience.  

THE 109 Performance Studies. 3(3-0)F,S.  

Exploration of the social, cultural, and aesthetic aspects of performance through an examination of self and society. Course combines lecture, readings, and individual student performances of oral and literary texts. Course enrollment is limited and much one-on-one work takes place. 

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