Arts Administration

There are only three AADM-prefixed courses.  The remainder of the coursework for the Arts Administration major is drawn from courses in the BUSI, COMM, ART, ENGL, MUSI, and THEA offerings, with additional coursework required from humanities, journalism, and women’s studies.  These course descriptions appear below.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

AADM 1003 – Foundations of Arts Administration – 3 credit hours

This course will engage the student in theory and practical applications of the fundamentals of arts administration, including strategic planning, marketing, organization, group dynamics, staffing, budgeting, and effective work with Boards.  Students should gain a deeper appreciation for the management support that art organizations require to thrive, particularly in a struggling economy.

AADM 3003 – Arts Administration in Practice – 3 credit hours

This course will help the student to think and write about their own relation to aesthetic experience and the arts through new lenses (e.g. theories and research in emotional intelligence, neuroaesthetics, and creativity), to expand their competencies in order to meet the challenges of arts management and advocacy.

AADM 4003 – Arts Administration Seminar – 3 credit hours

A capstone course for the application of skills and understanding developed within the major in a professional setting.  Through practical projects, guest lectures, and hands-on experience, students develop a deep understanding of arts administration challenges and strategies.  Upon completion, students are prepared for leadership roles in cultural organizations and advocacy efforts.  Prerequisite: Senior standing.

BUSI 2303 – Business Communication – 3 credit hours

Study of communication processes in business as related to managerial and professional communication.  Emphasis on interpersonal and organizational concepts; goals, skills, and criteria; cultural aspects; electronically assisted communication; collaborative communication; planning, organizing, and developing business messages; message patterns; visual and oral media; research and reports; and the employment process.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1023.

BUSI 2903 – Introduction to Management – 3 credit hours

Introduces the discipline of Management.  Integrates the basic processes of management: planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling.  Case studies are used to solve realistic problems in managing a business.  Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

COMM 3503 – Organizational Communication – 3 credit hours

A management approach to communication within business environments.  Includes team approaches, problem-solving, and development of professionalism.  

HUMN 2503 – Culture & Values – 3 credit hours

This course offers a theme-centered, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the nature of humankind and the perennial questions that are the foundations and ongoing expressions of culture.  Human value choices are examined through artistic, intellectual, literary, and philosophical texts and images, based on the premise that by studying and reflecting on creative and intellectual expressions of humankind and by seeing their interrelated connections and how those vary between communities and are shaped by specific cultural ideologies and institutions, students will learn to think in more creative and critical ways, gain new knowledge, and have a clearer sense of what it means to be human.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or ENGL 1004.  Course rotation: Spring.

ART 1003 – Understanding Visual Art – 3 credit hours

An introduction to the understanding and appreciation of visual arts.  The major art forms of painting, sculpture, and architecture are explored and related to everyday life.  This course may be taken as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the art minor or as an elective for non-art majors.  Recommended for elementary education P-5 majors.  Course rotation: Typically each semester.

MUSI 2003 – Survey of Musical Masterworks – 3 credit hours

A historical overview of music history of Western civilization from the Middle Ages to present day.  Substantial listening from all periods of music will help students identify and understand basic music terms, form, style, elements, and genres.  Course rotation: Fall and spring.

THEA 1313 – Introduction to Theatre Arts – 3 credit hours

Study of methods of play-making from page to stage, with emphasis on the director, actor, designer, and playwright.  The history of selected periods of drama is explored to develop a critical appreciation for live performance.

EMPHASIS AREA:  ARTS

ART 1214 – Beginning Studio: Drawing – 4 credit hours

Develops observational skills and explores a variety of drawing media and subject matter.  Students will become familiar with traditional and contemporary drawing applications while formulating inquiries for personalized artistic expression.  ($42 lab fee)  Course rotation: Typically each semester.

ART 2164 – Design & Color – 4 credit hours

An introduction to basic principles and concepts related to color and two- and three-dimensional forms.  Students will develop creative problem solving skills by analyzing the properties and functions of various hands-on design applications.  ($42 lab fee)   Course rotation: Typically each semester.

ART 2314 – Beginning Studio: Painting – 4 credit hours

Designed to enhance creative potential and develop proficiency through the use of paint media, composition, and a variety of subject matter and studio practices.  Students will become familiar with traditional and contemporary painting applications while formulating inquiries for personalized artistic expression.  ($42 lab fee)  Recommended: ART 1214 and ART 2164.  Course rotation: Typically each semester.

ART 2414 – Beginning Studio: Ceramics – 4 credit hours

Development of functional and sculptural ceramic forms using primarily hand-building methods: Coil, slab, extruded, and combined methods and surface enrichment appropriate for low- and high-fire clay bodies.  Students will become familiar with traditional and contemporary ceramic applications while formulating inquiries for personalized artistic expression.  ($42 lab fee)  Recommended: ART 2174.  Course rotation: Typically once a year.

ART 2514 – Beginning Studio: Sculpture – 4 credit hours

An examination of sculptural processes: casting, carving, modeling, and assemblage.  Addresses basic sculptural problems related to technique, materials, and methods.  Students will become familiar with traditional and contemporary sculptural applications while formulating inquiries for personalized artistic expression.  ($42 lab fee)  Recommended: ART 1214, ART 2164, and ART 2174.  Course rotation: Typically fall.

ART 2623 – Computer Graphics I – 3 credit hours

This course is an introduction to the creation of art within a digital environment.  Students investigate basic digital illustration techniques, image manipulation, principles of graphic design, and other digital image editing software applications.  The course includes structured lessons and creative projects.  Prerequisite: ART 2164.

ART 2733 – Art History I – 3 credit hours

Surveys visual art forms and architecture of the ancient cultures through the Gothic period.  Recommended: ENGL 1013 or ENGL 1004.  Course rotation: Typically spring.

ART 2743 – Art History II – 3 credit hours

Surveys historical developments of western visual art forms and architecture from the Renaissance through the modern era.  Recommended: ENGL 1013 or ENGL 1004.  Course rotation: Typically fall.

ART 3234 – Advanced Studio: Drawing – 4 credit hours

A thematic approach is used to develop advanced studio practices.  From consideration of particular topics, investigation of drawing processes to strengthen proficiency, analysis of problems in composition and content, a variety of traditional and contemporary drawing applications leading toward individualized expression is explored.  ($42 lab fee)  Note: This course may be repeated for credit.  Prerequisites: ART 1214 and ART 2164 or instructor’s permission.  Course rotation: Typically once a year.

ART 3413 – Interactive Media Design – 3 credit hours

Examination and application of the theories, skills, and techniques used in digital storytelling and interactive media.  Through a series of hands-on projects, students explore creative application of interactive media through the integration of text, photographs, graphics, audio, and video.  Also listed as JRNL 3413.  Prerequisite: Junior standing or instructor’s permission.  Recommended: ART 2153, ART 2164, and ART 2623.  Course rotation: Fall of odd years.

ART 3753 – Modern & Contemporary Art – 3 credit hours

Investigates early 20th century modern art’s directions through contemporary trends and issues in the visual arts.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1023.  Recommended: ART 2733 and ART 2743.  Course rotation: Typically spring.

ART 3TX1-3TX4 – Topics in Art – 1-4 credit hours

Offers in-depth study of a particular area in the visual arts.  Possible topics may include research into areas of art history; theory and criticism; specialized studio applications, site specific design; digital technologies and instrumentation related to design and creative expression, community art, grant writing, gallery function, or art administration.  Variable credit.  This course may be repeated for credit.  Topic and focus of course will be indicated on the schedule.  ($42 lab fee for Topics courses designated as studio). Course rotation: Varies.

EMPHASIS AREA:  MUSIC

MUSI 1151-4151 – Concert Choir – 1 credit hour

An ensemble that focuses on the study and performance of thematic or larger choral literature.  Emphasis is on choral musicianship skills in vocal production and aural theory.  Some additional rehearsals required.  Membership is by audition.  Course rotation: Fall and spring.

MUSI 1161-4161 – Band – 1 credit hour

Ensemble engaged in the preparation and performance of a variety of music for wind and percussion instruments.  The band will perform occasional concerts and play for various athletic events.  Participation requires high school band experience, ability to read music, and permission of the band director.  Course rotation: Fall and spring.

MUSI 1171-4171 – The Lindsey Wilson University Singers – 1 credit hour

Organized on professional standards to represent the university on and off campus as a performing arts ensemble, the choir studies and performs choral music from all eras, specializing in sacred a cappella anthem literature.  Membership is by audition.  Additional rehearsals required.  Corequisite: MUSI 1151.  Course rotation: Fall and spring.

MUSI 1512-4512 – Applied Music – 2 credit hours

Applied lessons for the major instrument each semester.  Includes participation in music program lab and recital series.  Requires recital attendance.  Senior recital required at 4000 level.  Course rotation: Fall and spring.

MUSI 1613 – Music Theory I – 3 credit hours

Development of an applicable knowledge of music elements: rhythms and time signatures with division and subdivision, music notation, keyboard geography, major and minor scales and key signatures, intervals, chords in root position and inversion, dominant seventh chord structures, cadences, and non-harmonic tones with principles of diatonic harmony in four-part chorale writing.  Includes development of sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony skills within a lab setting.  Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week.  Four hours a week.  Course rotation: Fall.

MUSI 1713 – Music Theory II – 3 credit hours

Continuation of Music Theory I.  More intensive study of seventh chords, modulation, two-part and three-part form, utilizing both analysis and writing of music compositions.  Includes continual development of sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony skills within a lab setting.  Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week.  Four hours a week.  Prerequisite: MUSI 1613.  Course rotation:  Spring.

MUSI 2003 – Survey of Musical Masterworks – 3 credit hours

A historical overview of music history of Western civilization from the Middle Ages to present day.  Substantial listening from all periods of music will help students identify and understand basic music terms, form, style, elements, and genres.  Course rotation: Fall and spring.

MUSI 2533 – History of Music Literature – 3 credit hours

An introductory study of music literature from the various historical periods to prepare the student for the study of music history.  The course will integrate the musical parameters of form, analysis, and listening and combine significant biographical information on selected composers with detailed listening analyses of representative works.  Course material will be taken from the Middle Ages to the modern period.  Prerequisite: MUSI 1612 or instructor’s permission.  Course rotation: Spring.

EMPHASIS AREA:  THEATRE

THEA 1313 – Introduction to Theatre Arts – 3 credit hours

Study of methods of play-making from page to stage, with emphasis on the director, actor, designer, and playwright.  The history of selected periods of drama is explored to develop a critical appreciation for live performance.

THEA 1323 – Fundamentals of Acting – 3 credit hours

An introduction to the theory and practice of acting.  Students explore interacting and reacting in improvisation with special consideration given to concentration, motivation, and relaxation.  The course will also include a beginning look at vocal production and text analysis and will conclude with performance of scenes and/or monologues.

THEA 2323 – Acting II – 3 credit hours

An advanced acting course to develop the actor’s ability to create a character.  Performance of one-acts or extended scenes will offer challenges in interpretation and vocal and physical embodiment.  Audition preparation will be stressed.  Prerequisite: THEA 1323 or instructor’s permission.

THEA 2413 – Children’s Theatre – 3 credit hours

This course will explore various aspects of children’s theater, and students will put on a play that will be performed for area schools.  May be repeated once for credit.

THEA 2433 – Directing I – 3 credit hours

The course will explore the basic elements of directing, including play analysis, techniques for working with actors, and play production.  Emphasis will be on exercises to develop skills in creating stage pictures, movement, design, pacing, casting, and holding auditions.  The course will culminate in the development of a Director’s Prompt Book.  Prerequisite: THEA 1313 or instructor’s permission.

THEA 3423 – Dramatic Literature Survey – 3 credit hours

A survey of dramatic literature from ancient Greece to the present.  Selected plays will be studied in their historical and cultural contexts with attention to performance history.  Prerequisite: THEA 1313.

THEA 3433 – Directing II – 3 credit hours

Advanced elements of directing with emphasis on various spatial arrangements, directing period styles, developing effective rehearsal techniques, and collaboration.  This course will culminate in the student directing a one-act play.  Prerequisite: THEA 2433.

THEA 3623 – Theatre History – 3 credit hours

A survey of theater history from theater’s origins to present-day contemporary theater.  This course pays specific attention to major movements, trends, and events within the history of theater.  

EMPHASIS AREA:  WRITING

ENGL 3101/3103 – Creative Writing – 1 or 3 credit hours

Offers students the opportunity to study and practice writing two of the following major genres:  poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, or drama.  Genres rotate with each offering of the course.  Conducted as a workshop, students will share their writing in a group setting and receive feedback from peers and the instructor.  Students will engage in the revision process before submitting a portfolio of finished work at the end of the course.

Enrolled students also have the opportunity to join the editorial staff of Orpheus, the literary arts journal of Lindsey Wilson University.  In this capacity, the editorial responsibilities will include engaging in campus outreach about the journal, impartially reviewing and assessing all potential submissions, arranging the design layout for the journal, and adhering to a specific timeline for the dual online-and-print publication of that year’s volume of the journal.

Students are required to enroll first in ENGL 3103 (3 credit hours).  After taking the 3 credit hour version of the course, students may take ENGL 3103 (3 credit hours) again or enroll in ENGL 3101 (1 credit hour) to serve on the Orpheus editorial board.  Creative Writing may be repeated up to three times for credit.  Prerequisite: ENGL 2103 or ENGL 2203 or ENGL 2503 or instructor’s permission.

ENGL 3563 – Critical Issues in Literature & Writing – 3 credit hours

Study of literature and writing that engages such issues as class, gender, ethnicity, education, ethics, nation and citizenship, crime, violence, and war.  Reading in the course will include a variety of authors of both nonfiction and literature.  Use of secondary sources and research writing will be included.  This course emphasizes intellectual development, critical analysis, cultural literacy, and global awareness.  Topics, subject matter, and approaches may vary depending upon the instructor.  This course may be repeated once for credit.  Prerequisites: ENGL 1023 and ENGL 2103 or ENGL 2203 or 2503 or instructor’s permission.  

ENGL 3733 – Writing & Culture – 3 credit hours

This course is designed to help students think and write critically about varying aspects of culture.  Encourages students to engage in rhetorical analyses of the ways various cultures use writing and conceive literacy and to investigate the ways cultural norms shape writing and visual media.  Explores developments of trends in areas such as film, television, and the internet.  This course emphasizes intellectual development, critical analysis, cultural literacy, and, when applicable, global awareness.  Topics, subject matter, and approaches may vary depending upon the instructor.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or instructor’s permission.  

ENGL 4503 – Advanced Writing – 3 credit hours

This course enhances students’ abilities to think critically and write effectively through exposure to current and ongoing scholarly conversations about the theory and practice of writing.  Students will have multiple opportunities to join the conversation (both orally and in writing) and to communicate in various forms and styles (formal as well as informal).  This course emphasizes intellectual development, critical analysis, and cultural literacy.  By the end of the course, students will be not only more effective writers and critical thinkers but also more flexible and thoughtful users of the English language.  Topics, subject matter, and approaches may vary depending upon the instructor.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 and junior standing or instructor’s permission.  

JRNL 3213 – Magazine & Feature Writing – 3 credit hours

The focus is on writing feature stories for magazine, newspaper, and creative nonfiction audiences.  Genres include personality profiles, human interest features, travel writing, and creative nonfiction.  A hands-on approach allows exploration of creativity through a series of exercises and projects.  Prerequisite: JRNL 2403 or instructor’s permission.  Course rotation: Spring of even years.

JRNL 3413 – Interactive Media Design – 3 credit hours

Examination and application of the theories, skills, and techniques used in digital storytelling and interactive media.  Through a series of hands-on projects, students explore creative applications of interactive media through the integration of text, photographs, graphics, audio, and video.  Also listed as ART 3413.  Prerequisite: Junior standing or instructor’s permission.  Recommended: ART 2153, ART 2164, and ART 2623.  Course rotation: Fall of odd years.

THEA 3333 – Playwriting – 3 credit hours

A practical course in writing a one-act play.  The students will develop a script from an idea or scenario through various rewrites, concluding with a final version to be given a Reader’s Theater style reading.

WS 3313 – Feminist Writing & Film – 3 credit hours

Examines how various forms of feminist writing or feminist film challenge patriarchal gender norms and/or represent women’s histories and experiences.  Particular attention is paid to the multiplicity of women’s identities and the interconnectedness of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, class, and sexuality.  Prerequisites: WS 1003 and WS 1013 or instructor’s permission.  Course rotation: Alternate fall.