Composition builds on skills developed in the freshman and sophomore courses and emphasizes synthesis. An examination of how the processes and products of the visual arts embody human nature. Students view significant visual art objects, the role of the artist in contemporary society, and artistic production through the perspectives of philosophy, psychology, and sociology. An introduction to the Western European concert music tradition from the listener's viewpoint, emphasizing music's relation to the human being and society. Students learn the vocabulary for discussing the basic elements of music, practice listening skills, and use an historical approach to become familiar with principal stylistic eras.
Course requires attendance at music events outside the classroom.
An introduction to the process of creating theatre. Students study dramatic literature, history, criticism, and the process of production to learn how to make critical judgments about current plays, films, and television shows. Course requires attendance at theatre events outside the classroom. Theatre and musical theatre majors must register for INST 310 or 320. Discussion groups allow for elaboration of classroom material.