DIVISION OF
COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS
Andrus, Armstrong, Edwards, Goehner, D. Gould, K. Gould, Holland, Martin, Peer, Pohle, E. Roebuck, D. Rollene, M. Smith, P. Smith, Snediker, J. Wubbena, T. Wubbena (chair)
The Division of Communication and Fine Arts is comprised of the Departments of Communication, Music, and Visual Arts. Bachelor's degrees are offered in Art and Illustration, Communication, Digital Media Arts, General Music, Graphic and Web Design, Music, Music Education, Photography, and Worship Arts. Minors are offered in all areas, as well as Drama.
The mission of the Division of Communication and Fine Arts is teaching and nurturing students in their creative, intellectual, spiritual, and professional development.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
(SYMBOL: COM)
The Department of Communication celebrates the centrality of communication in human life through promoting effective communication across many contexts and through multiple media methods.
Varying contexts require different methods and styles of communication. Required core courses teach students human and mediated communication in a variety of contexts. Communication majors combine theory with practice. Students are encouraged to pursue their own communication interests as they seek to impact an increasingly diverse and global society.
Communication majors are well-prepared for effective communication work in media industries, business, non-profit organizations, and ministries that require excellent written, interpersonal, organizational, oral and media production skills. Creative Christian leadership is emphasized, preparing students for careers in both faith-based and secular communication fields. Local, national, and international internship and mission trip opportunities allow participating students to further develop a global perspective.
Additionally, students in the Department of Communication are actively engaged in the John Brown University community. JBU Communication students produce the award-winning student newspaper, The Threefold Advocate. Students work with online radio station MyPositiveEdge.com, and at JBU's professional radio station KLRC 101.1 FM. As part of Golden Eagle Productions, students produce live video coverage of JBU home basketball games, and take on roles including directing, camerawork, play-by-play and color commentary. The department sponsors speech and debate competition through its award-winning forensics team, and the drama program produces two plays each year through the department's theatre workshops. All of these co-curricular programs are open to any JBU student, not just Communication majors.
Majors may shape their program with an advisor or choose to concentrate their study within one of the following areas of emphasis:
The Digital Journalism Emphasis offers students a chance to learn writing, information gathering and reporting, formatting, editing, anchoring, and producing for both traditional digital and media platforms. Among the tools that students use to report live are some of the latest technologies, such as Twitter© and Skype©. Students also study critical issues faced in today's complex communications environment. "Hands-on" experience is emphasized in the digital journalism curriculum.
The Public Relations Emphasis provides students with instruction in the principles, processes, skills, and management of public relations programs designed to attain or maintain inter-organizational or social accord. Students learn both the basic skills of writing, graphics, and oral presentation, as well as the managerial functions of planning, research, campaign development, and evaluation. The program prepares students with a solid ethical foundation, an awareness of diversity and multiculturalism, and an understanding of the use of social media for strategic engagement with an organization's publics.
The Radio/TV/Web Emphasis offers students the production skills and industry knowledge necessary to change society through the development of compelling programming. This emphasis empowers students to become cultural leaders who can succeed in the burgeoning business of creating and distributing content through radio, television, and the Web. Essential industry courses expand beyond production to teach programming strategies, sales, and media entrepreneurship, plus legal and ethical considerations. Student-created content is distributed via radio, TV, DVD, and the Web, including live streaming audio/video podcasting, and various streams of social media.
The Social Advocacy Emphasis explores the connections between advocacy, as a pragmatic practice for social change, and rhetoric, as a historical tradition of public argument, within national and local contexts. Students understand advocacy as a practice that includes public argument and reasoning in multiple contexts as well as how each context demands its own set of unique actions. Students will learn to assess competing interests within a public issue as well as how to plan local, regional, and national advocacy campaigns. By the completion of the emphasis, students come to understand advocacy as a necessary part of citizenship.
The Multi-Context Emphasis provides students with the opportunity to become excellent communicators who can speak, write, and use media in a highly effective manner. Outstanding communication skills prepare students to work in a wide variety of contexts such as business, media, ministry, and non-profit organizations. Generalists choose courses from at least three of the other department emphases (in consultation with an advisor) to build a program that best suits their goals in the communication field. Communication majors also choose department co-curricular activities according to their interests.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Communication
1. University Core Curriculum-55 hours
2. Communication Department Core-15 hours
COM 1133 Mass Communication and Society
COM 2123 News Writing and Reporting I
COM 2433 Diversity and Media Issues
COM 4293 Communication Law and Ethics
3. Emphases Options:
A. Digital Journalism Emphasis-27 hours
ART 2403 Photo 1: Introduction to Photography
COM 1153 Introduction to TV and Audio Production
COM 1163 Communication Technologies
COM 2353 Public Relations Writing and Technology
COM 3153 Advanced Digital Reporting
COM 3463 Online Editorial Journalism
Digital Journalism Practicum Electives-4 to 8 hours
COM 2111, 2112 Practicum in Journalism
COM 3111, 3112 Advanced Practicum in Journalism
COM 4211, 4212 Online News Bureau Practicum
Digital Journalism Internship-3 hours
COM 4473 Internship in Journalism
Digital Journalism Supporting Courses-6 hours
At least one of the following:
COM 4343 Programming and Promotion for Radio/TV/Web
Minor field or electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours.
Minimum total hours to graduate as a Communications Major with Digital Journalism Emphasis ................ 124
B. Public Relations Emphasis-27 hours
COM 2343 News Editing for Public Relations
COM 2353 Public Relations Writing and Technology
COM 3433 Persuasive Communication
COM 3653 Specialized Writing in Public Relations
COM 4453 Public Relations Planning
MKT 3143 Principles of Marketing
Public Relations Practicum Electives-2 to 4 hours
COM 2111, 2112 Practicum in Journalism
Public Relations Internship-3 hours
COM 4483 Internship in Public Relations
Public Relations Supporting Courses-6 hours
Minor field or electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours.
Minimum total hours to graduate as a Communications Major with Public Relations Emphasis ................ 124
C. Radio/TV/Web Emphasis-25 hours
COM 1101 Beginning Radio Practicum
COM 1153 Introduction to TV and Audio Production
COM 1163 Communication Technologies
COM 2101 Intermediate Radio Practicum
COM 3101 Advanced Radio Practicum
COM 3421 JBU-TV EagleBreak Practicum
COM 4333 Advanced Television Production
COM 4343 Programming and Promotion for Radio/TV/Web
Radio/TV/Web Elective-3 hours
COM 3153 Advanced Digital Reporting
COM 4413 Selected Topics in Radio/TV/Web
Radio/TV/Web Practicum Electives-2 hours
COM 1131, 2131 Radio/TV/Web Performance Practicum
COM 2111, 2112 Practicum in Journalism
COM 2121 Practicum in Forensics
COM 3111, 3112 Advanced Practicum in Journalism
COM 3121 Radio/TV/Web Sports Practicum
COM 3141 Television Program Assistant
COM 3151 KLRC Program Assistant
COM 3321 Independent Television/Video Production
COM 4211, 4212 Online News Bureau Practicum
Radio/TV/Web Internship-3 hours
COM 4463 Internship in Radio/TV/Web
Minor field or electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours.
Minimum total hours to graduate as a Communications Major with Radio/TV/Web Emphasis ................ 124
D. Social Advocacy Emphasis-27 hours
COM 1163 Communication Technologies
COM 2563 Argumentation and Debate
COM 3433 Persuasive Communication
COM 3543 Rhetoric of Popular Culture
COM 4273 Narrative Performance
COM 4363 Political Communication
Social Advocacy Practicum Electives-4 hours
COM 2111 Practicum in Journalism
COM 2121 Practicum in Forensics
COM 3121 Radio/TV/Web Sports Practicum
COM 4211 Online News Bureau Practicum
Social Advocacy Electives-6 hours
Select six credits of other communication (COM) courses of interest, including practicum
Minor field or electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours.
Minimum total hours to graduate as a Communications Major with Social Advocacy Emphasis ................ 124
E. Multi-Context Emphasis-27 hours
Students in the Multi-Context Emphasis take courses in any three areas of the Communication Department: Digital Journalism, Radio/TV/Web, Social Advocacy, and/or Public Relations. Nine hours minimum are required, in each of the chosen areas. A total of 15 hours of upper-division courses must be selected. A minimum of three practicum hours are required.
Minimum total hours to graduate as a Communications Major with Multi-Context Emphasis ........................ 124
Requirements for minor in Communication
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 18 hours.
COM 1133 Mass Communication and Society
COM 2123 News Writing and Reporting I
An additional nine hours from COM in at least two of the Communication emphases of study are required. At least six hours must be upper-division course work.
Requirements for minor in Drama
The student must complete a minimum of 18 hours.
COM 1112 Freshman Theatre Workshop
MUS 1731, 3731 Musical Theatre Methods (two hours total)
COM 2121 Practicum in Forensics (minimum one hour)
COM 4273 Narrative Performance
MUS 1732, 3732 Music Theatre Production (four hours total)
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
(SYMBOL: MUS)
For those wishing to follow careers in music and/or worship arts, courses are offered leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music Education (through the Education Division). These curricula provide a well-rounded education for those wishing to enter the music profession as artists, teachers, conductors, church worship leaders and tech support, and musicians in other fields. In addition, the degrees in general music are designed for students who want to earn a degree in music with the option to explore other avenues of intellectual inquiry. Students often complete a second major or minor in a field outside music.
All programs in music are closely allied with work in Bible, liberal arts, and technological departments, also providing students majoring outside the Department of Music the opportunity to study music as a minor or as electives.
Departmental Requirements for the Major/Minor
In addition to satisfying the university's general requirements for admission, all applicants must audition for admission to the Music Program. During the audition, each candidate must demonstrate musical ability and potential, including a good sense of rhythm and the ability to sing true pitch.
1. Vocal major Audition:
a. Performance of two prepared songs. Suggested works include songs by classical composers (in a foreign language, if possible) and songs from operettas or Broadway musicals. For Worship Arts majors, one of the two selections may be a praise and worship song.
b. Demonstration of skills at the keyboard or other instrument, as applicable. (Lack of piano skills will not preclude admittance to the music degree. However, music majors must demonstrate specific piano skills before degree completion. Appropriate classes or private study will be required of all students based on keyboard proficiency.)
2. Piano or Organ major Audition:
a. Performance of two prepared selections from traditional literature, representing contrasting style periods. For Worship Arts majors, one of the prepared selections may be an arrangement of a praise and worship song or traditional hymn.
b. Playing of the scale and arpeggio on the tonic chord from any major or minor key.
3. Instrumental major Audition:
a. Performance of two contrasting selections demonstrating lyrical playing and technical proficiency. Repertoire may include studies, etudes and sonata or concerto literature, classical in nature. Sample repertoire is that of state solo and ensemble competitions.
b. Playing of major scales through four sharps and four flats demonstrating the full range of the instrument.
c. Sight-reading a short excerpt.
NOTE: Bass players, guitar players, and set drummers may send a recording consisting of a demonstration of playing in contemporary styles and improvising. Recorded excerpts from ensembles such as jazz bands, combos, and worship teams may be included to demonstrate abilities in ensemble playing.
Students entering during the Fall semester should complete the auditions by April 1. Audition forms are available online at www.jbu.edu/music.
An on-campus audition is preferable both for the student and for the faculty, but in cases where travel to Siloam Springs presents an insurmountable hardship, a recording incorporating the specified audition requirements will suffice. Students accepted on the basis of a recorded audition will need to complete the remainder of the process during the freshman orientation prior to registration. They may be asked to present part of their audition at that time.
Students are advised to complete all aspects of the audition as early in the high school senior year as possible. Those with deficiencies will be so advised, so that they may begin to work in the necessary area(s) before entering the university. Upon entrance, those who have not met the departmental standards may be granted permission by the music faculty to declare a provisional music or Worship Arts major until such deficiencies are eliminated. Prerequisite work in the major applied area is designated as MUS 09_1 or MUS 0891 and does not count toward the major, the minor, or graduation hours. Once the deficiencies are removed, a student enrolls for degree credit in the applied field (MUS 19_1, 19_2, 1891 or 1892). Students entering with deficiencies in the major applied area typically require nine or ten semesters, rather than the standard eight, to finish the baccalaureate degree. The B.Mus.Ed. is a nine-semester degree: eight semesters of course work and the ninth semester spent in an internship. It is only possible to complete the degree in eight semesters if a student transfers in approved hours.
Music Scholarships
The awarding of a music scholarship is based primarily on musical ability as determined in the audition for admission described above, or on ability demonstrated in ongoing applied instruction. After receiving a scholarship, the student must earn a GPA of 2.0 each semester, a 3.0 GPA in the major applied area, and a 2.5 cumulative GPA to retain the scholarship. Scholarships are reviewed annually and may be adjusted higher or lower based upon the merit of the recipient's academic and applied work.
A student majoring in the music program may expect to retain a scholarship for eight semesters providing the above criteria are met. An exception is made for a student in the music education program who is completing the internship during a ninth semester. If a student fails to meet any portion of the scholarship requirements, that student will be placed on probation, but will retain the music scholarship for the following semester. At the end of the probationary period, the progress of the student will be reassessed. At such time, the music scholarship will either be continued or discontinued.
General Requirements for Music Degrees
1. Demonstrated potential. Each candidate must select a major subject (voice, piano, organ, or instrument), meet yearly requirements as set by the music faculty, and fulfill all stated degree requirements. The B.A. with an emphasis in Voice, Piano, or Organ requires that students demonstrate adequate potential in performance before being allowed to pursue this degree program. Official admittance occurs at the end of the second semester of the sophomore year, only upon recommendation of the faculty, after the student has passed the Upper Division Admittance Exam. Students desiring to pursue the performance degree must enroll each term in two-credit applied lessons in the major area.
2. Ensemble participation (requirements). Each music and worship arts major is required to participate satisfactorily in at least one ensemble per semester at JBU. (The faculty will grant exceptions to B.Mus.Ed. students during the semester of their internship or to students taking fewer than six hours.) Up to four hours of Accompanying Practicum (after meeting the specified prerequisites) may count as ensemble credit for those whose major instrument is piano. Students may choose music theater, choral, or instrumental groups. Qualified non-music majors are encouraged to participate.
3. Recital attendance. Satisfactory completion of MUS 1000 Recital Attendance is required every semester music and worship arts majors are full-time students at JBU. Students in the B.Mus.Ed. program are exempted the semester of their internship. Two semesters are required of students minoring in music or worship arts.
4. Recital participation. All music and worship arts majors enrolled in applied lessons are required to perform in a departmental recital in their area of concentration once during the first year of study and at least once each semester thereafter, or at the discretion of the teacher.
5. Jury exams. Counterparts to final exams in lecture courses, juries are scheduled at the end of each semester of applied study. Jury grades assigned by the adjudicators have an impact on the applied course grade, although the final grade is assigned at the discretion of the instructor.
6. Piano proficiency. Proficiency may be established by successful completion of a minimum GPA of 2.5 in one of the following tracks:
a. MUS 1931, 1941, 2931, 2941 Class Piano I-IV
b. MUS 1941, 2931, 2941 Class Piano II-IV, plus one semester of MUS 1991 Applied Piano
c. MUS 2931, 2941 Class Piano III and IV, plus two semesters of MUS 1991 Applied Piano
d. Two semesters of MUS 1991 Applied Piano, MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I, and MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
Qualified non-keyboard majors may enroll in piano and organ lessons with an upper-division number (3000+) only after taking four semesters of keyboard and passing the Upper-Division Applied Admittance Exam.
7. Upper-Division Applied Admittance Exam. The Upper-Division Applied Admittance Exam is taken by a) Music majors who need to earn upper-division credit in applied music and b) Worship Arts majors. The exam is taken instead of the jury at the end of the fourth semester of degree credit in the major applied area, and it is twice the length of a usual jury.
The student must pass the "a" part of the exam in the respective applied area (see below) before earning upper-division credit in applied music; if the student does not pass the "a" requirement, the next semester of study is taken for additional lower-division credit.
A student who does not pass the other parts of the exam in the respective applied area may earn upper-division credit in the applied area for the next semester, but will re-take those other parts of the exam at the end of the next semester of study. If the student fails a second time, subsequent applied study will be for lower-division credit until the student passes all remaining parts of the exam.
The same policy applies to transfer students. They must pass the "a" part of the exam in the respective applied area in order to register for upper-division credit for the next semester. If they fail any other parts of the exam not passed on the first attempt, they must re-take those parts of the exam at the end of that semester in order to continue to earn upper-division credit. Otherwise, subsequent applied study will be for lower-division credit until they pass all remaining parts of the exam.
Vocal majors and concentrates are expected to
a. perform repertoire from memory in four languages (English, Italian, French, and German), of varying styles, and demonstrating developing musicality and expressiveness; and
b. sightread a song of medium difficulty.
Worship Arts vocal concentrates are expected to
a. perform vocal repertoire from memory in two languages (English, Italian, French, or German), of varying styles, and demonstrating developing musicality and expressiveness; and
b. sightread a song of medium difficulty. The sight-reading portion of the exam may be taken following the successful completion of MUS 2111 Musicianship II.
Piano majors and concentrates are expected to
a. play advanced literature from three of the following style periods:
(1) Baroque (Bach WTC or comparable-more difficult than Two-part Inventions); (2) Classical (Beethoven or Mozart sonata or comparable literature); (3) Romantic (Chopin, Brahms); and (4) Impressionistic/20th century (Debussy, Prokofieff). At least one piece or movement is to be completely memorized. The performance of these requirements should be stylistically convincing, and the performer should display a developing sense of musicality and expressiveness;
b. play major, harmonic, and melodic minor scales for four octaves in sixteenth notes at a minimum tempo of MM=120 per quarter note, hands together;
c. play major and minor arpeggios in all inversions for four octaves in sixteenth notes at a minimum tempo of MM=100 per quarter note, hands together;
d. play major and minor cadences (I-IV-I64-V7-I) with right hand in all inversions and left hand in octaves; and
e. sightread (1) a hymn having three or more sharps or flats in the key signature with intermediate rhythmic complexity and (2) a vocal accompaniment of an early-intermediate level.
Organ majors and concentrates are expected to
a. play one work from each of these style periods: (1) Baroque, (2) Romantic, and (3) 20th century. The performance of these requirements should be stylistically convincing and the performer should display a developing sense of musicality and expressiveness;
b. play an introduction and two stanzas of a hymn. The stanzas must be played in a contrasting manner, as appropriate for the text;
c. play a hymn transposed up or down a half-step and whole step; and
d. sightread (1) a hymn having three or more sharps or flats in the key signature with intermediate rhythmic complexity and (2) a simple work in trio texture.
Each candidate for the B.A. degree with an emphasis in Organ is also required to earn the Service Playing Certificate (SPC) of the American Guild of Organists before entering upper-division work.
Instrumental concentrates are expected to
a. perform literature and technical exercises as determined by the instrumental instructor.
b. sight-reading as determined by the instrumental instructor.
8. Recital or Presentation.
- A candidate for the B.A. degree with emphasis in Applied Music Performance is required to present a half recital during the junior year (MUS 3900) and a full recital during the senior year (MUS 4900). These recitals cannot take place during consecutive semesters.
- A candidate for the B.A. or B.S. degree in General Music has the choice between a half recital during the senior year (MUS 4900) or a Senior Presentation (MUS 4910). Four hours of upper-division credit in the applied concentration is necessary in order to perform a senior recital.
- A candidate for the B.Mus.Ed. degree is required to perform a half recital during the senior year (MUS 4900).
- A candidate for the B.S. degree in Worship Arts is required to design and execute a corporate worship service (Senior Presentation in Worship Arts MUS 4920).
Recitalists are required to enroll in applied lessons during the semester the recital is scheduled. Similarly, those choosing the Senior Presentation or the Senior Presentation in Worship Arts must enroll in MUS 4191 Senior Presentation Preparation for faculty mentoring.
9. Major Field Test in Music. Music majors are required to take the Major Field Test in Music as a condition of graduation after completing MUS 4113 and 3223. If one of these courses is taken in the last semester of study, the Major Field Test should be taken as late in the semester as practical.
10. Certification for Organists. All candidates for the B.A. with emphasis in Organ must take the examination for the Colleague Certificate of the American Guild of Organists (CAGO) no later than the beginning of the last semester of study.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Music with emphasis in Organ, Piano, or Voice
1. University Core Curriculum-52 hours
The Arts elective is covered by program requirements.
2. Courses Specified by the Department-28 hours
MUS 1203 Liberal Arts Foundations for the Musician
MUS 4103* Music Arranging with MIDI
MUS 4113 Harmonic Form and Analysis
3. One of the following Emphases-31 hours
Voice
MUS 1931/41, 2931/41 Class Piano I-IV (see other options in Piano Proficiency)
MUS 1980/3980 Voice Masterclass (each semester of Applied Voice*)
MUS 1981* Applied Voice: 8 hours
MUS 3981* Applied Voice: 8 hours
Music Theatre-6 hours from
Choral Ensemble-a minimum of two semesters
Applied Piano Option A or B:
A. MUS 1991* Applied Piano: 7 hours
MUS 1781* Applied Accompanying
MUS 3991* Applied Piano: 8 hours
B. MUS 1991* Applied Piano: 8 hours
MUS 3781* Applied Accompanying
MUS 3991* Applied Piano: 7 hours
MUS 1990/3990 Piano Masterclass (each semester of Applied Piano)
MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice (or 2 hours of Applied Voice*)
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
MUS 3601 Music Practicum: Accompanying
Ensemble Participation: 6 hours (Ensemble requirements)
MUS 1971* Applied Organ: 8 hours
MUS 3971* Applied Organ: 8 hours
MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice (or 2 hours of Applied Voice*)
MUS 1990/3990 Piano Masterclass (each semester of Applied Organ*)
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
MUS 3611 Music Practicum: Church Organist
MUS 4273 Organ Literature and Pedagogy
Ensemble participation: 6 hours (Ensemble requirements)
4. Foreign Language-12 hours in French or German, or six hours in each. Other languages may be substituted only by approval of advisor.
Completion of an intermediate language course meets the Global Studies requirement of the Core Curriculum.
5. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
*See Music Fee Schedule.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with major in General Music
1. University Core Curriculum-52 hours
The Arts elective is covered by program requirements.
2. Courses Specified by this Department-29 hours
MUS 1203 Liberal Arts Foundations for the Musician
MUS 4103* Music Arranging with MIDI
MUS 4113 Harmonic Form and Analysis
Capstone Option A or B:
A. MUS 39_1* or 3891* Applied Lessons
MUS 4900* Senior Recital (half recital)
B. MUS 4191* Senior Presentation Preparation
3. One of the following Concentrations-12 or 13 hours
MUS 1981* Applied Voice: 4 hours
MUS 1980 Voice Masterclass: 4 semesters
MUS 1931, 1941, 2931, 2941* Class Piano I-IV (see other options in Piano Proficiency)
Ensemble participation: 4 hours (Ensemble requirements)
Piano
MUS 1991* Applied Piano: 4 hours
MUS 1990 Piano Masterclass: 4 semesters
MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice (or 2 hours of Applied Voice*)
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
Ensemble participation: 4 hours (Ensemble requirements)
Organ
MUS 1971* Applied Organ: 4 hours
MUS 1990 Piano Masterclass: 4 semesters
MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice (or 2 hours of Applied Voice*)
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
Ensemble participation: 4 hours (Ensemble requirements)
Instrumental Music (as applied instructors are available)
MUS 1891* Applied Instrument: 4 hours
MUS 1890 Instrumental Music Masterclass: 4 semesters (as needed and available)
MUS 1931, 1941, 2931, 2941* Class Piano I-IV (see other options in Piano Proficiency)
MUS 1951 Class Voice (or 1 hour of Applied Voice*)
Ensemble participation: 4 hours (Ensemble requirements)
3a. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Applied Admittance Exam in the applied concentration area
Any additional hours in applied area will count as music electives. Any hours taken after passing the Upper-Division Applied Admittance Exam will be taken at the 3000-level for upper-division credit. Four hours of upper-division credit is necessary in order to perform a senior recital.
4. Choose a minimum of one additional upper-division hour in music if concentrating in voice or instrumental music.
5. Foreign language-12 hours in French or German, or six hours in each. Other languages may be substituted only by approval of advisor
Completion of an intermediate language course meets the Global Studies requirement of the Core Curriculum
6. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
* See Music Fee Schedule.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in General Music
1. University Core Curriculum-52 hours
The Arts elective is covered by program requirements.
2. Courses Specified by this Department-29 hours
MUS 1203 Liberal Arts Foundations for the Musician
MUS 4103* Music Arranging with MIDI
MUS 4113 Harmonic Form and Analysis
Capstone Option A or B:
A. MUS 39_1* or 3891* Applied Lessons
MUS 4900* Senior Recital (half recital)
B. MUS 4191* Senior Presentation Preparation
3. One of the following Concentrations- 12 or 13 hours
Voice
MUS 1981* Applied Voice: 4 hours
MUS 1980 Voice Masterclass: 4 semesters
MUS 1931, 1941, 2931, 2941* Class Piano I-IV (see other options in Piano Proficiency)
Ensemble participation: 4 hours (Ensemble requirements)
Piano
MUS 1991* Applied Piano: 4 hours
MUS 1990 Piano Masterclass: 4 semesters
MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice (or 2 hours of Applied Voice*)
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
Ensemble participation: 4 hours (Ensemble requirements)
Organ
MUS 1971* Applied Organ: 4 hours
MUS 1990 Piano Masterclass: 4 semesters
MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice (or 2 hours of Applied Voice*)
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
Ensemble participation: 4 hours (Ensemble requirements)
Instrumental Music (as applied instructors are available)
MUS 1891* Applied Instrument: 4 hours
MUS 1890 Instrumental Music Masterclass: 4 semesters (as needed and available)
MUS 1931, 1941, 2931, 2941* Class Piano I-IV (see other options in Piano Proficiency)
MUS 1951 Class Voice (or 1 hour of Applied Voice*)
Ensemble participation: 4 hours (Ensemble requirements)
3a. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Applied Admittance Exam in the applied concentration area
Any additional hours in applied area will count as music electives. Any hours taken after passing the Upper-Division Applied Admittance Exam will be taken at the 3000-level for upper-division credit. Four hours of upper-division credit is necessary in order to perform a senior recital.
4. Choose a minimum of one additional upper-division hour in music if concentrating in voice or instrumental music.
5. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
*See Music Fee Schedule.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Education (B.Mus.Ed.) degree with major in Music, P-8 and 7-12 Certification
1. University Core Curriculum-46 hours
The Arts and Social Science electives are covered by program requirements.
The Philosophy elective is not required for this program.
2. Other Required Courses-3 hours
Approved First Aid and CPR course (age appropriate)
3. Professional Education-31 hours
ED 1114 Educational Foundations and Technology
ED 2113 Human Growth and Development
ED 2133 Educational Psychology
ED 2713 Differentiated Learning
ED 3183 Educational Assessment
4. Music Teaching Field-46 - 47 hours
MUS 1203 Liberal Arts Foundations for the Musician
MUS 3101 Survey of Instruments
MUS 3313 Public School Music Methods, P-8
MUS 4103* Music Arranging with MIDI
MUS 4113 Harmonic Form and Analysis
MUS 4573 Public School Music Methods, 7-12
MUS 4900* Senior Recital (half recital)
Ensemble participation: 4 hours (Ensemble requirements)
One of the following:
MUS 1731 Music Theatre Methods: Drama I
MUS 1732 Music Theatre Production
5. One of the following Concentrations-11 hours
Voice
Applied Voice Option A or B:
A. MUS 1981* Applied Voice: 4 hours
MUS 3981* Applied Voice: 3 hours
B. MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice: 2 hours
MUS 1981* Applied Voice: 2 hours
MUS 3981* Applied Voice: 3 hours
MUS 1980/3980 Voice Masterclass (each semester of Applied Voice*)
MUS 1931, 1941, 2931, 2941* Class Piano I-IV (see other options in Piano Proficiency)
Piano
Applied Piano Option A or B:
A. MUS 1991* Applied Piano: 3 hours
MUS 1781* Applied Accompanying
MUS 3991* Applied Piano: 2 hours
B. MUS 1991* Applied Piano: 4 hours
MUS 3781* Applied Accompanying
MUS 3991* Applied Piano: 1 hour
MUS 1990/3990 Piano Masterclass (each semester of Applied Piano*)
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice (or two hours of Applied Voice*)
Organ
MUS 1971* Applied Organ: 4 hours
MUS 3971* Applied Organ: 3 hours
MUS 1990/3990 Piano Masterclass (each semester of Applied Organ*)
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice (or two hours of Applied Voice*)
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
*See Music Fee Schedule.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Worship Arts
1. University Core Curriculum-52 hours
The Arts elective is covered by program requirements.
2. Courses specified by this Department-18 hours
MUS 1203 Liberal Arts Foundations for the Musician
MUS 4103* Music Arranging with MIDI
3. One of the following concentrations-9 hours
Voice
MUS 1981* Applied Voice: 4 hours
MUS 1980 Voice Masterclass: 4 semesters
MUS 1931, 1941, 2931, 2941* Class Piano I-IV (see other options in Piano Proficiency)
Piano
MUS 1991* Applied Piano: 4 hours
MUS 1990 Piano Masterclass: 4 semesters
MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice (or 2 hours of Applied Voice*)
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
Organ
MUS 1971* Applied Organ: 4 hours
MUS 1990 Piano Masterclass: 4 semesters
MUS 1951, 1961 Class Voice (or 2 hours of Applied Voice*)
MUS 3151 Functional Keyboard Skills I
MUS 3161 Functional Keyboard Skills II
Instrumental Music (as applied instructors are available)
MUS 1891* Applied Instrument: 4 hours
MUS 1890 Instrumental Music Masterclass: 4 semesters (as needed and available)
MUS 1931, 1941, 2931, 2941* Class Piano I-IV (see other options in Piano Proficiency)
MUS 1951 Class Voice (or 1 hour of Applied Voice*)
3a. Successful completion of the Upper-Division Applied Admittance Exam in the applied concentration area
4. Worship Arts Core-38 - 39 hours
BBL 3363 History of the Christian Church I
BBL 3373 History of the Christian Church II
MUS 2503 Worship Arts I: Orientation
MUS 2513 Worship Arts II: Materials and Methods
MUS 3101 Survey of Instruments
MUS 3232 Contemporary Worship Music in Theory and Practice
MUS 3323 Children's Music Ministry Methods
MUS 36_1 Music Practicum: (as advised)
MUS 3951 Corporate Worship Techniques
MUS 4191* Senior Presentation Preparation
MUS 4553 Internship in Worship Arts
MUS 4920* Senior Presentation in Worship Arts
One of the following:
MUS 1731 Music Theatre Methods: Drama I
MUS 1732 Music Theatre Production
One of the following:
Ensemble participation: 4 hours (Ensemble requirements)
5. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
*See Music Fee Schedule.
Requirements for minor in Music
The student must successfully complete a total of 18 semester hours comprising work in the classroom, ensemble participation, and private instruction in applied music (either private or class)-voice, piano, organ, or other approved instrument.
Required Courses-12 hours
MUS 1203 Liberal Arts Foundations for the Musician
Applied Music Instruction*: 4 hours (either private or class)
Ensemble Participation: 1 hour
Six hours from the following:
MUS 3101 Survey of Instruments
MUS 3323 Children's Music Ministry Methods
MUS 4273 Organ Literature and Pedagogy
Please note required prerequisites for each course as specified in the course descriptions.
* See Music Fee Schedule.
Requirements for minor in Worship Arts
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 hours.
MUS 2503 Worship Arts I: Orientation
MUS 2513 Worship Arts II: Materials and Methods
MUS 3101 Survey of Instruments
Choose one option:
A. Vocal or Piano Concentrate:
Piano Instruction-2 hours from MUS 1931*/41*/91* (Class or Applied)
Vocal Instruction-2 hours from MUS 1951/61/81* (Class or Applied)
Instrumental music instruction - one hour from MUS 1891* (Applied)
B. Instrumental Concentrate:
Instrumental music instruction -2 hours from MUS 1891* (Applied)
Piano Instruction-2 hours from MUS 1931*/41*/91* (Class or Applied)
Vocal Instruction-1 hour from MUS 1951/81* (Class or Applied)
* See Music Fee Schedule.
DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS
(SYMBOL: ART)
The Department of Visual Arts offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with majors in Art and Illustration, Digital Media Arts (with concentrations in Digital Art and Cinema), Graphic and Web Design, and Photography. Minors are available in all four areas.
All major programs require a common Visual Arts core of 15 hours and an additional 36 hours in the specialized field.
The Department of Visual Arts is housed in a state-of-the-art building featuring the latest equipment in two MAC labs, theatre-style classroom, painting and drawing classrooms, graphic design classrooms, photography studios, screenprinting/printmaking studio and a traditional and digital darkroom. We also have a busy art gallery that features monthly exhibits, including an annual show of "Student Works." In the Spring of 2012, we will also occupy the former Engineering building and expand into larger studios, editing suites for cinema, sound recording studios, a permanent student gallery, and a larger printmaking studio.
All of the Visual Arts degrees are highly demanding of student time, energy, and talent. The goal of these multi-faceted programs is to graduate industry-ready professionals who are prepared to step into positions which demand diverse proficiencies. All students participate in either an internship or senior project and prepare a portfolio to further aid them in their professional development. Our students are strongly encouraged to participate in foreign study and mission opportunities as a way to broaden their understanding of our world and to enrich their Christian worldview.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Art and Illustration
1. University Core Curriculum-52 hours
The Arts elective is covered by program requirements.
2. Visual Arts Department Core-15 hours
ART 1133 Visual Art Foundation
ART 2403 Photo 1: Introduction to Photography
One of the following:
ART 2153 European Arts and Culture
3. Art and Illustration Core-15 hours
ART 2613 Digital Illustration I
4. One of the following tracks-21 hours:
Illustration Concentration
ART 4103 Portfolio and Presentation
ART 4963 Senior Comprehensive Project
Two of the following:
ART 2613 Digital Illustration I
ART 3363 Watercolor Painting I
ART 3373 Watercolor Painting II
ART 3613 Digital Illustration II
ART 3643 Introduction to Printmaking
Fine Art Concentration
Three of the following:
ART 2613 Digital Illustration I
ART 3363 Watercolor Painting I
ART 3373 Watercolor Painting II
ART 3613 Digital Illustration II
ART 3643 Introduction to Printmaking
4. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Requirements for minor in Art and Illustration
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 hours.
ART 1133 Visual Art Foundation
One of the following
Six hours from the following:
ART 2613 Digital Illustration I
ART 3363 Watercolor Painting I
ART 3373 Watercolor Painting II
ART 3613 Digital Illustration II
ART 3643 Introduction to Printmaking
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Digital Media Arts
1. University Core Curriculum-52 hours
The Arts elective is covered by program requirements.
2. Visual Arts Department Core-15 hours
ART 1133 Visual Art Foundation
ART 2403 Photo 1: Introduction to Photography
One of the following:
ART 2153 European Arts and Culture
3. Digital Media Arts Core-36 hours
Digital Art Concentration
ART 2613 Digital Illustration I
ART 3613 Digital Illustration II
ART 4103 Portfolio and Presentation
ART 4963 Senior Comprehensive Project
Cinema Concentration
ART 2103 Foundations in Digital Editing
ART 2113 Introduction to Cinema
ART 3153 Photo 3: Digital Darkroom
ART 3403 Film Theory and Criticism
ART 4103 Portfolio and Presentation
ART 4163 Non-Fiction Film Production
ART 4173 Narrative Film Production
ART 4963 Senior Comprehensive Project
One of the following:
ART 3523 Lighting for Photography and Cinema
4. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Requirements for minor in Digital Media Arts
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 hours.
ART 2103 Foundations in Digital Editing
ART 4173 Narrative Film Production
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Graphic and Web Design
1. University Core Curriculum-52 hours
The Arts elective is covered by program requirements.
2. Visual Arts Department Core-15 hours
ART 1133 Visual Art Foundation
ART 2403 Photo 1: Introduction to Photography
One of the following:
ART 2153 European Arts and Culture
3. Graphic and Web Design Core-36 hours
ART 3203 History of Advertising and Design
ART 3333 Interactive Design II
ART 4103 Portfolio and Presentation
One of the following:
ART 3743 Interactive Design III
Six hours from among the following:
ART 2613 Digital Illustration I
ART 3283 Graphic Design in Social Context
ART 3643 Introduction to Printmaking
4. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Requirements for minor in Graphic and Web Design
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 hours.
ART 3203 History of Advertising and Design
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Photography
1. University Core Curriculum-52 hours
The Arts elective is covered by program requirements.
2. Visual Arts Department Core-15 hours
ART 1133 Visual Art Foundation
ART 2403 Photo 1: Introduction to Photography
One of the following:
ART 2153 European Arts and Culture
3. Photography Core-36 hours
ART 2463 Photo 2: Traditional Darkroom
ART 3153 Photo 3: Digital Darkroom
ART 3523 Lighting for Photography and Cinema
ART 4103 Portfolio and Presentation
ART 4183 Social Documentary Photography
ART 4353 Commercial Studio Photography
ART 4963 Senior Comprehensive Project
Two of the following:
ART 3203 History of Advertising and Design
4. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Requirements for Minor in Photography
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 hours.
Offered to a limited number of students with priority going to students majoring in Journalism and Public Relations.
ART 1133 Visual Art Foundation
ART 2403 Photo 1: Introduction to Photography
ART 4183 Social Documentary Photography
ART 4353 Commercial Studio Photography
Six hours from among the following:
ART 2463 Photo 2: Traditional Darkroom
ART 3153 Photo 3: Digital Darkroom
ART 3523 Lighting for Photography and Cinema
