2016-2017 College Catalog

May 19, 2024

2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Applied Music
	MUA 201 - Applied Voice 1 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 202 - Applied Voice 2 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 211 - Applied Piano 1 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 212 - Applied Piano 2 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 221 - Applied Woodwind 1 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 222 - Applied Woodwind 2 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 231 - Applied Guitar 1 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 232 - Applied Guitar 2 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 242 - Applied Percussion 2 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 241 - Percussion 1 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 251 - Applied Strings 1 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 252 - Applied Strings 2 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 261 - Applied Brass 1 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 262 - Applied Brass 2 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 271 - Applied Midi 1 Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: Permission and piano skills as determined by audition or recommendation from piano faculty. Student focuses on a composition/arranging project using a MIDI keyboard and/or a computer. Projects are assigned based on student’s area of interest and expertise. Fall/Spring
	MUA 272 - Applied Midi 2 Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: Permission and piano skills as determined by audition or recommendation from piano faculty. Student focuses on a composition/arranging project using a MIDI keyboard and/or a computer. Projects are assigned based on student’s area of interest and expertise. Fall/Spring
	MUA 281 - Applied Organ 1 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 282 - Applied Organ 2 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 301 - Applied Voice 3 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 311 - Applied Piano 3 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 321 - Applied Woodwind 3 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 331 - Applied Guitar 3 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 341 - Applied Percussion 3 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 351 - Applied Strings 3 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 361 - Applied Brass 3 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 371 - Applied Midi 3 Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: Permission and piano skills as determined by audition or recommendation from piano faculty. Student focuses on a composition/arranging project using a MIDI keyboard and/or a computer. Projects are assigned based on student’s area of interest and expertise. Fall/Spring
	MUA 381 - Applied Organ 3 Credit Hours: 1 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 391 - Junior Recital Credit Hours: 1 Recital on major instrument (or instruments) or voice. Graded by faculty members of the music department in attendance at the music recital. A culminating experience of lower and upper division applied lessons. Fall/Spring
	MUA 402 - Applied Voice 4 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 412 - Applied Piano 4 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 422 - Applied Woodwind 4 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 432 - Applied Guitar 4 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 442 - Applied Percussion 4 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 452 - Applied Strings 4 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 462 - Applied Brass 4 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 472 - Applied Midi 4 Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: permission and piano skills as determined by audition or recommendation from piano faculty. Student focuses on a composition/arranging project using a MIDI keyboard and/or computer. Projects are assigned based on student’s area of interest and expertise. Fall/Spring
	MUA 482 - Applied Organ 4 Credit Hours: 2 Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice and/or guitar). Fall/Spring
	MUA 491 - Senior Recital Credit Hours: 1 Recital on major instrument (or instruments) or voice. Graded by faculty members of the music department in attendance at the music recital. A culminating experience of lower and upper division applied lessons. Fall/Spring
Ensembles
	MUE 101 - Concert Band-Maj Credit Hours: 1 The Concert Band is an ensemble for students who have a desire to study and perform standard concert band literature. The ensemble performs on and off campus. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 111 - Chapel Choir-Maj Credit Hours: 1 Non-auditioned mixed choir. Performs sacred music for the chapel service each Sunday throughout the fall and spring semesters. Emphasizes music as a ministry. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 121 - Chorale-Maj Credit Hours: 1 The Chorale is an auditioned choral ensemble of mixed voices for students who have a desire to study and perform classical, sacred and secular repertoire from the Renaissance to the 20th century. The ensemble performs on and off campus, tours to area schools and churches and travels abroad. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 131 - Handbell Choir-Maj Credit Hours: 1 The Handbell Choir is an ensemble which teaches the techniques of bell ringing. Some experience in reading music is expected. Students may enroll by permission only. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 141 - Chamber Ensemble, Instrumental and/or Vocal Credit Hours: 1 Small groups studying and performing music of various historical periods with emphasis on performing styles and practices. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 161 - Jazz Band-Maj Credit Hours: 1 The Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble with limited instrumentation. It is for students who have a desire to study a wide variety of music originally composed for traditional big band instrumentation. Performances are on and off campus. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 171 - Pep Band Credit Hours: 1 Performs at basketball games. Pass/Fail credit. Does not count as an ensemble credit for music majors and minors. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 18V - Musical Theatre Workshop Credit Hours: 1-2 Prerequisite: Audition. Preparation and public performance of opera and musical theatre. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Spring
	MUE 191 - Chamber Orchestra Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisite: By permission. The Chamber Orchestra is for intermediate to advanced players in winds, brass, percussion and especially strings. Plays at least one major performance per semester. Literature includes Classical Symphonies, overtures and modern works for the chamber to moderate-sized orchestra. Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring
	MUE 301 - Concert Band-Maj Credit Hours: 1 The Concert Band is an ensemble for students who have a desire to study and perform standard concert band literature. The ensemble performs on and off campus. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 311 - Chapel Choir-Maj Credit Hours: 1 Non-auditioned mixed choir. Performs sacred music for the chapel service each Sunday throughout the fall and spring semesters. Emphasizes music as a ministry. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 321 - Chorale-Maj Credit Hours: 1 The Chorale is an auditioned choral ensemble of mixed voices for students who have a desire to study and perform classical, sacred and secular repertoire from the Renaissance to the 20th century. The ensemble performs on and off campus, tours to area schools and churches and travels abroad. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 331 - Handbell Choir-Maj Credit Hours: 1 The Handbell Choir is an ensemble which teaches the techniques of bell ringing. Some experience in reading music is expected. Students may enroll by permission only. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 341 - Chamber Ensemble, Instrumental and/or Vocal Credit Hours: 1 Small groups studying and performing music of various historical periods with emphasis on performing styles and practices. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 361 - Jazz Band-Maj Credit Hours: 1 The Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble with limited instrumentation. It is for students who have a desire to study a wide variety of music originally composed for traditional big band instrumentation. Performances are on and off campus. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 371 - Pep Band Credit Hours: 1 Performs at basketball games. Pass/Fail credit. Does not count as an ensemble credit for music majors and minors. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Fall/Spring
	MUE 38V - Musical Theatre Workshop Credit Hours: 1-2 Prerequisite: Audition. Preparation and public performance of opera and musical theatre. Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles (Maj). Participation in Major ensembles is required for practicum credit. Spring
	MUE 391 - Chamber Orchestra Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisite: By permission. The Chamber Orchestra is for intermediate to advanced players in winds, brass, percussion and especially strings. Plays at least one major performance per semester. Literature includes Classical Symphonies, overtures and modern works for the chamber to moderate-sized orchestra. Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring
Theatre
	DRM 103 - Exploration of Theatre Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes memorable experiences for students by incorporating a hands-on approach to theatre activities such as costume designing, acting, playwriting, touring sets and theatre spaces, watching plays and musicals. As artists who believe there is significant value in increasing exposure to the fine arts, students will attend art exhibit openings, music concerts, and theatre performances for credit. Discussion about art and music will be included in the course as well. Additionally, participation in theatrical productions is encouraged. Fall/Spring
	DRM 101 - Freshman Theatre Practicum Credit Hours: 1 A laboratory apprenticeship in the techniques of theatre production which includes crew work and acting in minor roles. This course may be repeated once. Fall/Spring
	DRM 113 - Introduction to Theatre Technology Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the student to the working relationships of theatrical designers and the basic principles of costume design, lighting design, scene design and organizational schemes for theatrical production. Fall
	DRM 163 - Vocal Training for the Stage Credit Hours: 3 This is a performance course which addresses corrective speech appropriate for the theatre. This course studies domestic and international dialects as well as the international phonetic alphabet. The following critical thinking skills are applied to this course: interpretation and inference, concepts and ideas, and point of view. Fall
	DRM 173 - Movement Training for the Stage Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study in basic actor training for the purpose of discovering the logical sequence of physical actions appropriate for character development. The training will focus on movement as a means of tuning the actor’s instrument. Spring
	DRM 193 - Music Theatre Dance I Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the basic fundamentals of ballet, jazz, and tap emphasizing the proper execution of dance techniques and styles. Students are required to provide their own dance shoes and attire. Fall
	DRM 20V - Sophomore Theatre Practicum Credit Hours: 1-3 Prerequisite: permission. This course is a variable hour laboratory course in techniques of theatrical production. This course will require the student’s participation in play production work. Fall/Spring
	DRM 213 - Stagecraft and Construction Credit Hours: 3 The field of study for this course includes reading and interpreting theatrical scene designs for basic stage units of scenery. In addition, this course will include scene construction, rigging and shifting of stage scenery. Spring
	DRM 223 - Dramatic Structure and Analysis Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of dramatic literature emphasizing play structure. The course is designed to help theatre practitioners (actors, directors, designers, technicians, and playwrights) read analytically in order to initiate and make informed decisions regarding elements of production. The course will include historical perspectives of dramatic structure from noteworthy periods and styles. Fall-Odd
	DRM 293 - Music Theatre Dance II Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: DRM 193 or permission. This course is designed for the student who has studied and successfully accomplished a beginning level of dance technique. This course moves beyond the basic understanding of dance to expanded technical development and encourages artistic growth of the performer. Students are required to provide their own dance shoes and attire. Spring
	DRM 30V - Junior Theatre Practicum Credit Hours: 1-3 Prerequisite: permission. A variable hour laboratory course designed as an extension of DRM 101 and DRM 20V (1-3), this course will concentrate on advanced stagecraft techniques, acting in major roles, heading production crews and management supervisory work. Fall/Spring
	DRM 313 - Costuming and Makeup Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: DRM 113 or permission. The field of study for this course is twofold. First, it will focus on costume design, the history of fashion, and basic rendering techniques for costume design. Second, this course provides students with fundamentals of the art and techniques of applying theatrical makeup to the body. Makeup kits are required for this course. Fall-Odd
	DRM 323 - Playwriting Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: DRM 223 or permission. A study in the art of writing for the stage. This course will investigate dramatic structures, writing dialogue, character developments, ideas for scripts and a final project, which in the case of exceptional merit arrangements will be made for public performances of a finished script. Spring-Even
	DRM 333 - History of Western Theatre Credit Hours: 3 The field of study for this course rests with significant developments in theatre which have had lasting ramifications on the way in which theatre is perceived and made. Beginning with the origins of recorded western drama, this course will survey major eras of history leading to important trends of contemporary theatre. Fall-Even
	DRM 343 - Lighting Design Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: DRM 113 or permission. This course introduces to the student lighting design with an emphasis on practical application. The field of study for this course will include electrical wiring, characteristics of lighting instruments, principles of color in light, and technical lighting crew work. Spring
	DRM 353 - Scene Design Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: either DRM 113 , DRM 213 or permission. The field of study involved in this course emphasizes script analysis, the history of architectural period styles, drawings used in theatrical design and model building. Fall-Even
	DRM 363 - Music Theatre History Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of the history of music theatre in America, tracing the development of the operetta through the “book” musical to contemporary production of concept musicals. The libretti and the musical scores will be emphasized from the works of Cohan and Kern to Webber and Sondheim. Spring-Odd
	DRM 373 - Acting I Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: either DRM 163 , DRM 173 or permission. A beginning course in character development and projection of alternative characters through physical, vocal and mental disciplines. Emphasis is on solo and duet acting. Fall
	DRM 383 - Business of the Performing Arts Credit Hours: 3 A study of basic business and legal issues for performers. This course will emphasize information regarding personal managers, attorneys, agents, contract negotiations, performance unions, royalty and copyright basics, audition procedures and tour and performance merchandising. Spring-Even
	DRM 393 - Exploration of Ballroom Dancing Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: permission. Students must register with a partner. Long before dance became a complex art, people delighted in swaying, circling, and stamping out rhythms. People have danced for the purposes of ritual, as well as religious ceremony. This course will emphasize the origin and development of social dance as a means of expression, recreation and entertainment. We will study the social, cultural, and political implications that shaped the various styles of “modern ballroom dance,” such as the Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Mambo, Samba, Cha-Cha and Swing, as well as learn the proper techniques for these styles of social dance. Offered Occasionally
	DRM 40V - Senior Theatre Practicum Credit Hours: 1-3 Prerequisite: permission. A variable hour course designed as an extension of the lower division practicum, this course will emphasize direction and management. Selected students will be permitted to work as assistant directors, theatre business managers or in other managerial and directorial work associated with the theatre. Fall/Spring
	DRM 403 - Speech and Theatre Ed Methods Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to prepare majors in Speech and Theatre Education for the teaching profession. Students will become familiar with speech and theatre instructional practices and resources and be given opportunities to create curriculum and instructional activities. Two credit hours of this course will apply directly to materials and teaching methods within the discipline (Speech/Theatre faculty). One credit hour will cover lesson planning, classroom management, and lesson presentation skills to provide a common core wherein students are enabled to meet the needs of all learners (Education faculty). A ten-hour field component is required to promote the link of theory and practice. Spring-Even
	DRM 413 - Music Theatre Dance III Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: DRM 293 or permission. This course is an intensive study of dance in which the student will use a technical foundation, embellished with proper style, to execute more intricate and complex dance movements. Student choreography will be emphasized as well as more sophisticated levels of performance. Spring
	DRM 411 - Seminar in Theatre Career Planning Credit Hours: 1 This course is designed to assist the student with graduate school and/or career planning. The student will engage in an actual graduate school search or job placement. A study of cover letters, resumés, recommendations and interviewing techniques will be included. Offered Occasionally
	DRM 423 - Theatre Production Thesis Credit Hours: 3 This course is the culmination of all theatre courses for senior students. The course will require the student to participate in a production as a director, designer and/or actor for the purpose of assessing artistic achievement. Offered Occasionally
	DRM 433 - Theatre Management Credit Hours: 3 This laboratory course in theatre management emphasizes business, promotion, box office, house, stage and shop management. Laboratory experience will be provided in all management areas and crews for theatre productions. Offered Occasionally
	DRM 443 - Directing I Credit Hours: 3 The students in this course will experience the process of developing directorial vision through play analysis and interpretation. By applying their directorial vision to basic directing principles presented, studied and practiced during class time, students will participate in class projects by directing scenes and short-act plays. Fall
	DRM 453 - Directing II: Producing and Directing a Play Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: DRM 443 or permission. Selecting and preparing a script for production, each student must direct and be involved in all other production and management aspects of a publicly presented play. Spring
	DRM 463 - Acting II Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: either DRM 163 , DRM 173 or permission. This advanced course provides analysis of alternative acting theories as well as further training in solo, duet and ensemble role development. At least one performance in a play or an evening of scenes is required. Spring
	DRM 47V - Drama Ministry Practicum Credit Hours: 1-3 Working with pastors, ministers or a Christian organization, students will participate in the presentation of Christian drama in a worship setting. Students will be responsible for the script, actors, costumes, props, lights and rehearsals. An accumulation of three credit hours is required for the Drama Ministry emphasis. Fall/Spring
	DRM 48V - Drama Internship Credit Hours: 1-6 Prerequisite: permission. This course is designed for practical and supervised theatre experience in an off-campus entertainment organization. In order to be eligible for this course, the student must be selected for placement in the professional entertainment industry either in technical stage work, performance or management. Fall/Spring
	DRM 49V - Theatre Special Problems Credit Hours: 1-3 Prerequisite: permission. This course provides special attention given to study, research and practice in one area of theatre selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Conferences between the student and instructor will take place as needed to insure continuity in the course. However, the emphasis will remain on independent study. A paper or performance project is required. This course may be taken for a total of no more than eight credit hours. Fall/Spring
Agriculture
	AGR 103 - Crop Science Credit Hours: 3 Ecology of crop plants, principles of production, management and seed and plant identification. Laboratory included. Fall
	AGR 113 - Agriculture Economics Credit Hours: 3 Introduction to certain fundamental principles of agricultural economics. Topics include the money supply, business types, competition, world trade, economic indicators and supply and demand. Spring
	AGR 114 - Animal Science Credit Hours: 4 Topics include the anatomy and physiology of farm animals, physiology of milk secretion, principles of nutrition, plant and animal composition, animal disease and human health and many other areas of animal science. Fall
	AGR 203 - Dairy Cattle Selection Credit Hours: 3 Study dairy breeds, comparative judging and selection. Fundamentals affecting dairy cattle selection programs, which include: inbreeding, crossbreeding, semen sexing, cloning, gene transfer, and embryo transfer. Spring-Even
	AGR 213 - Soil Science Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: CHE 104 or CHE 114 . Soils, their classification, management, organic matter, microorganisms, and chemistry. Laboratory included. Spring
	AGR 223 - General Agriculture Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: AGR 113 . An analysis of farm products marketing systems from the producer to the consumer. Spring
	AGR 263 - Equine Science Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: AGR 114 or permission. This course is designed to acquaint students with the most current principles involved in selection, health and nutritional management, exercise physiology, reproduction, genetics, riding techniques, training, and business management of horses. Spring-Even
	AGR 273 - Selection and Evaluation of Livestock Credit Hours: 3 Comparative judging and evaluation of various classes of farm animals. Spring-Odd
	AGR 283 - Animal Health Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: AGR 114 . Diseases that affect livestock, their diagnosis and prevention. Spring
	AGR 303 - Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: AGR 114 and CHE 104 . Fundamentals of animal nutrition, application to livestock production. Fall-Even
	AGR 302 - Techniques of Purebred Business Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisite: AGR 114 . Fundamentals of purebred business including advertising, showing, promotion, genetics and testing of purebred animals. Spring-Odd
	AGR 313 - Animal Breeding Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: AGR 114 and either BIO 104 or BIO 114 . Fundamentals in male/female farm animal reproductive physiology and endocrinology, including discussion of reproductive systems and disorders. Considers tools available to breeders. Fall

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Course Listing & Descriptions

MUA 201 - Applied Voice 1

MUA 202 - Applied Voice 2

MUA 211 - Applied Piano 1

MUA 212 - Applied Piano 2

MUA 221 - Applied Woodwind 1

MUA 222 - Applied Woodwind 2

MUA 231 - Applied Guitar 1

MUA 232 - Applied Guitar 2

MUA 242 - Applied Percussion 2

MUA 241 - Percussion 1

MUA 251 - Applied Strings 1

MUA 252 - Applied Strings 2

MUA 261 - Applied Brass 1

MUA 262 - Applied Brass 2

MUA 271 - Applied Midi 1

MUA 272 - Applied Midi 2

MUA 281 - Applied Organ 1

MUA 282 - Applied Organ 2

MUA 301 - Applied Voice 3

MUA 311 - Applied Piano 3

MUA 321 - Applied Woodwind 3

MUA 331 - Applied Guitar 3

MUA 341 - Applied Percussion 3

MUA 351 - Applied Strings 3

MUA 361 - Applied Brass 3

MUA 371 - Applied Midi 3

MUA 381 - Applied Organ 3

MUA 391 - Junior Recital

MUA 402 - Applied Voice 4

MUA 412 - Applied Piano 4

MUA 422 - Applied Woodwind 4

MUA 432 - Applied Guitar 4

MUA 442 - Applied Percussion 4

MUA 452 - Applied Strings 4

MUA 462 - Applied Brass 4

MUA 472 - Applied Midi 4

MUA 482 - Applied Organ 4

MUA 491 - Senior Recital

MUE 101 - Concert Band-Maj

MUE 111 - Chapel Choir-Maj

MUE 121 - Chorale-Maj

MUE 131 - Handbell Choir-Maj

MUE 141 - Chamber Ensemble, Instrumental and/or Vocal

MUE 161 - Jazz Band-Maj

MUE 171 - Pep Band

MUE 18V - Musical Theatre Workshop

MUE 191 - Chamber Orchestra

MUE 301 - Concert Band-Maj

MUE 311 - Chapel Choir-Maj

MUE 321 - Chorale-Maj

MUE 331 - Handbell Choir-Maj

MUE 341 - Chamber Ensemble, Instrumental and/or Vocal

MUE 361 - Jazz Band-Maj

MUE 371 - Pep Band

MUE 38V - Musical Theatre Workshop

MUE 391 - Chamber Orchestra

DRM 103 - Exploration of Theatre

DRM 101 - Freshman Theatre Practicum

DRM 113 - Introduction to Theatre Technology

DRM 163 - Vocal Training for the Stage

DRM 173 - Movement Training for the Stage

DRM 193 - Music Theatre Dance I

DRM 20V - Sophomore Theatre Practicum

DRM 213 - Stagecraft and Construction

DRM 223 - Dramatic Structure and Analysis

DRM 293 - Music Theatre Dance II

DRM 30V - Junior Theatre Practicum

DRM 313 - Costuming and Makeup

DRM 323 - Playwriting

DRM 333 - History of Western Theatre

DRM 343 - Lighting Design

DRM 353 - Scene Design

DRM 363 - Music Theatre History

DRM 373 - Acting I

DRM 383 - Business of the Performing Arts

DRM 393 - Exploration of Ballroom Dancing

DRM 40V - Senior Theatre Practicum

DRM 403 - Speech and Theatre Ed Methods

DRM 413 - Music Theatre Dance III