Courses in the Performing Arts are experiential in nature and demand that students develop a high level of problem-solving ability. Students gain knowledge about their physical capabilities and increased awareness of the body and movement, the voice and language, and the mind and creativity. They learn the kinds of criteria used to discuss and evaluate performances, written scripts, and productions. Students also learn to use their skills to contribute to their community through performance, teaching, writing, or service. The Performing Arts at Prescott College have provided an important contribution to the larger local community.
Performances are a visible and accessible part of the curriculum and work.
Courses in this area include Dance and Improvisation, African-Inspired Dance and Drumming, Theatre Production, Writing as Performance, Mixed Media and Performance, and History Through Music. This graduation area focuses primarily on mastery of Spanish as a language and the study of Spanish-speaking cultures through literature and history. It offers a comprehensive sequence of language courses for students at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced stages. In conjunction with the Integrative Studies program, a rich array of courses are offered which center around the social, political, and cultural contexts of Spanish-speaking countries. Courses such as Social Revolutions in Latin America and intensive travels to South America, Costa Rica, and Spain provide students with exciting experiences in which they can immerse themselves in the language, literature, traditions, and culture of Mexico, Latin America, South America, and Europe.