The course gives students a cumulative arts experience by tying the subject matter of the course to one of the major cultural productions of the Center for the Arts. Subject matter varies with each offering. Through lectures, slides, audio recordings, videos, and films, this course examines African American contributions to the cultural fabric of American forms and institutions. These artistic contributions are examined within the aesthetic, political, historical, and social contexts within which they occurred and which they, in turn, have shaped. Seminar course that involves the planning, programming, presentation, funding, and communications involved in managing the visual, performing, and historic arts.
Course includes guest speakers, case analyses, and semester-long individual and group projects.
In-depth presentation and exploration of topical studies in the arts. Subject matter varies. May be repeated once for credit. Also ARTS 489, DANC 489, and THR 494. Junior standing and completion of six hours in IOA courses in the area of residency, ARIN 350, or permission of instructor.