Fine Arts Program
Fine Arts Program
Fine Arts Program
Prospectus
The arts are an important part of the human experience and are needed today as much as ever.
The program
The Fine Arts Department offers a major or minor in Fine Arts. The major allows a choice of three tracks: Art, Music, or Theater. Within each area, the student will gain fundamental knowledge and skills as well as active participation in the creative process. In all areas, the emphasis is on the creation of the work.
No prerequisites are necessary to enter any of the tracks with the exception of some necessary auditions for private lessons and some ensembles.
Career possibilities
People of Guam and all of Micronesia have a love for the arts in all its diversity, and employment opportunities in the arts are vast and far beyond the obvious performing artist. Students may follow their bachelor's with a graduate degree, or they may become teachers, music conductors, theatrical directors, tattoo artists, mural painters, playwrights, composers -- the list is nearly endless. Musical theater is particularly popular on Guam and is a great example of the combination of theatrical, visual, and musical arts.
Why UOG?
A unique aspect of UOG's Fine Arts Program is the combination of art, music, and theater into one major. The Fine Arts major has three courses (9 credits) that are taken by students in all three tracks. This contact brings awareness of the creative process throughout the arts and encourages collaboration. The program promotes growth in personal experience, artistic self-expression, and stimulates exploration of the role of the arts in society. As a result of the historical, interpretive, and creative components of the Fine Arts Program, students are personally challenged to achieve proficiency in their chosen area and appreciation for the creations and presentations of other artists.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the FineArts Program, students will effectively demonstrate the ability to:
- Using common terms, techniques and methods of expression in the artistic languages of performing and visual arts, analyze the creations and presentations of other artists;
- Understand the history of one or more art, music or theatre styles;
- Apply knowledge of the interrelationship of the arts and its influence in society to creative processes; and
- Demonstrate mastery of one artistic skill in public displays and performances using professional production values from coursework.
Fine Arts Tracks
This major has three core courses (9 credit hours) that all Fine Arts majors will be required to take:
- FA-231 Survey of the Arts
- FA-331 Philosophy of the Arts
- FA-431 Survival in the Arts.
Majors will track into one of the following three areas:
Art
The Art concentration focuses on instruction in the visual arts, including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, digital art, art history, and exhibition design.
Music
In the Music concentration, each student focuses on a particular instrument or voice and participates in ensembles and a rigorous study in music theory, history, conducting, and other necessary proficiencies.
Theater
Theater is a collaborative performing art with actors and actresses and includes set construction, play production, directing, lighting design, scene design, and more.
Refer to the Degree Requirements tab to see the courses required for each track.
Fine Arts Minor
The Fine Arts minor includes courses in the appreciation, history, and practice of the arts. The minor is intended for students with an interest in the fine arts who would benefit from including art, music, or theater in their degree studies. Students who minor in Fine Arts will discover the importance of the arts in society and their personal lives.
Refer to the Degree Requirements tab to see the courses required for this minor.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Art Track Requirements (60 credit hours)
Each student’s program will be developed with an advisor from the Visual Arts faculty. It is strongly recommended, although not required, that Art Track majors select an area of emphasis consisting of 9–18 credit hours in any of the studio areas: painting, sculpture/ceramics, or printmaking. The Art Track major is required to mount a senior exhibit.
Required Courses (39 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: Must be Fine Arts major or minor or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| FA331 | THEORIES OF THE ARTS + This course offers a study of the major philosophical theories relevant to artist-practitioners.
This course is designed to allow Fine Arts majors to articulate an informed opinion
on the value of the arts as well as a personal aesthetic. Prerequisites: FA 231 or
consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| FA431 | SURVIVAL IN THE ARTS + This course is an investigation of the practical applications of a degree in the Fine
Arts including how to prepare a portfolio, audition tapes and an Arts resume. Prerequisite:
FA-231 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| AR103 | DRAWING I + This course develops the student's visual perception and his or her ability to make
a visual statement through various drawing media.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR104 | BASIC DESIGN + Basic Design is an introduction to the principles and elements of two-dimensional
visual organization.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR203 | DRAWING II + Drawing II provides additional experience in drawing with emphasis on the ability
to interpret visual forms in a creative and individualized manner. Prerequisite: AR103
or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR204 | 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN + This course introduces methods, materials, techniques, principles of organization,
and elements of design applied to the third dimension as a means to understanding
sculptural form. Prerequisite: AR104 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| AR208 | BASIC SCULPTURE + Sculpture methods and techniques are explored in this course. Emphasis is placed on
creative utilization of materials and techniques and the development of a personal
direction. Prerequisite: AR103 or AR104 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR210 | BASIC PRINTMAKING + This is a studio course in which printmaking techniques in block printing and monotype
printing are introduced. Prerequisites: AR103 or AR104 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR220 | BASIC CERAMICS + This course is a study of ceramic materials and processes. Emphasis is on developing
the student's skills and creativity.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR331 | HISTORY OF ART I + This course covers the history of art from the prehistoric through the Gothic periods.
Prerequisite: AR101 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| AR332 | HISTORY OF ART II + This course covers the history of art from the Renaissance through the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: AR101 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR205 | BASIC WATERCOLOR PAINTING + Transparent and opaque watercolor techniques are introduced. Emphasis is placed upon
creative utilization for the development of original, personal statement and the understanding
of the effects and variety of different watercolor techniques. Prerequisite: AR103
or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR206 | BASIC PAINTING + This course explores problems in color and form with an introduction to painting media.
Prerequisite: AR103 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Elective Courses (21 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR101 | INTRODUCTION TO ART + This is a course covering the major art trends and their place in history, art media
and technique, and criteria for evaluating the visual arts.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR211 | BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY + This introductory course enables students to understand and properly use the camera
and darkroom with emphasis on composition and visual communications. Prerequisite:
Students must have a 35mm SLR camera with interchangeable lenses.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR240 | COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN + An entry-level that involves learning to create eye-catching graphics dealing with
the interaction of text and image along with the fundamental components of graphic
communication. Students apply their artistic skills using industry-standard software.
Prerequisite: AR102, AR103 and AR104 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR303 | LIFE DRAWING + This course is a development of the creative potential of the figure in art through
the various drawing media. Prerequisite: AR103 and AR203 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR305 | INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR PAINTING + This course provides a continuation of the study of techniques of AR205. Prerequisite:
AR205.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR306 | INTERMEDIATE PAINTING + This course provides a continuation of the painting techniques introduced in Basic
Painting with emphasis on the problems of visual organization. Prerequisite: AR206.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR308 | INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE + This course provides a continuation of the techniques introduced in Basic Sculpture
with emphasis on developing the student's skills and creativity. Prerequisite: AR208.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR310 | INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING + This is a studio course in which printmaking techniques in intaglio printing and screen-printing
are introduced. Prerequisite: AR103 or AR104 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR320 | INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS + This course covers a continuation of the processes introduced in Basic Ceramics including
ceramic clays, techniques, and kiln construction. Emphasis is placed on creative utilization
of materials and techniques and the development of a personal direction. Prerequisite:
AR220.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR323 | GALLERY MANAGEMENT & EXHIBITION DESIGN + This is a course that explores the technical aspects of gallery management and exhibition
design. Prerequisite: AR101 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR326 | ANALYSIS OF SPECIMENS AND DOCUMENTATION + This is a course that allows the student access to the permanent collection of the
Isla Center for the Arts that consists of over 500 objects. Regions represented in
the permanent collection include Micronesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, and Europe.
Proper handling and documentation techniques are introduced to emphasize the historical,
cultural, and technical/artistic aspects of the objects in the collection. Prerequisite:
AR101 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| AR340 | DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES + Students explore digital imaging using scanners, digital cameras, and industry-standard
software to develop and further refine skills in working with images, words, and ideas
as they create solutions to a series of design problems. Concept-driven assignments
have strong drawing components. Basic knowledge of industry-standard software along
with use of digital camera preferred but not required. Prerequisites: AR-103 Drawing
I and AR-104 Basic Design or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR384 | ENVIRONMENTAL ART + This course enables students to create art in response to the assignments and concepts
within broad areas of contemporary environmental art research, and theories. These
may include tangible or conceptual projects undertaken by either individuals or groups
of students in the class. Emphasis of the course is determined by the expertise of
the instructor: students are required to research given movements and theories within
environmental art areas and are asked to respond creatively and produce artworks in
response to the given concept. In this course, students generate ideas and create
in variety of 2D and 3D art methods, including installations, land art, eco-art, art
objects, art books, sculpture, painting, printmaking, drawing, and combinations of
different methodologies.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR404 | ADVANCED WATERCOLOR PAINTING I + The emphasis of this course is on the development of the student's ability to define
and express original and personal artistic statements. Prerequisite: AR305.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR405 | ADVANCED WATERCOLOR PAINTING II + This is a continuation of AR404 to further extend the student's awareness and experience.
Prerequisite: AR404.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR406 | ADVANCED PAINTING I + Emphasis is placed upon the student's ability to define and express an original point
of view. Prerequisite: AR306.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR407 | ADVANCED PAINTING II + This is a continuation of AR406 to further extend the student's awareness and experience.
Prerequisite: AR406.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR408 | ADVANCED SCULPTURE I + This course continues AR308. An emphasis is placed on alerting the student to his
own creative potential. Prerequisite: AR308 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR409 | ADVANCED SCULPTURE II + This is a continuation of AR408. This course involves individual projects and development
of individual style. Prerequisite: AR408.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR410 | ADVANCED PRINTMAKING I + This course offers the art student additional work in printmaking, with the option
of focusing on only one, or several of the printmaking processes which include block
printing (relief), silkscreen printing (serigraphy), intaglio printing (etching, engraving,
dry point). Prerequisite: AR210, AR310.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR411 | ADVANCED PRINTMAKING II + This course is a continuation of AR410. It offers the art student additional work
in printmaking, with the option of focusing on additional printmaking processes which
include block printing, silkscreen printing, intaglio printing and lithography. Prerequisite:
AR410.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR420 | ADVANCED CERAMICS I + This course is a continuation of AR320 and involves development of individual style
and individual projects. Emphasis is placed on creative utilization of materials and
techniques and the development of a personal direction. Prerequisite: AR320.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR421 | ADVANCED CERAMICS II + This course is a continuation of AR420 and involves continued refinement of individual
style and individual projects. Emphasis is placed on creative utilization of materials
and techniques and the development of personal direction. Prerequisite: AR420.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| TH105 | STATECRAFT + This is an introduction to stagecraft with practical work in the scene shop and on
University Theater productions. It consists of two one-hour lectures and one three-hour
afternoon workshop each week.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| TH315 | SCENIC DESIGN + This is an exploration of the principles and elements of theatrical design with an
emphasis on scenery design and painting. Students will complete design projects, build
models and work with paint elevation.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| TH316 | LIGHTING DESIGN + This is an exploration of the principles and elements of theatrical design with an
emphasis on lighting design and sound technology. Students learn the technology involved
in live lighting and sound production and generate design projects.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Music Track Requirements (63 credit hours)
Required Courses (63 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: Must be Fine Arts major or minor or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| FA331 | THEORIES OF THE ARTS + This course offers a study of the major philosophical theories relevant to artist-practitioners.
This course is designed to allow Fine Arts majors to articulate an informed opinion
on the value of the arts as well as a personal aesthetic. Prerequisites: FA 231 or
consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| FA431 | SURVIVAL IN THE ARTS + This course is an investigation of the practical applications of a degree in the Fine
Arts including how to prepare a portfolio, audition tapes and an Arts resume. Prerequisite:
FA-231 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| MU101 | MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS + This course is an applied introduction to the fundamental elements of music. Students
learn the basics of music reading, dictation, composition and score familiarization
in this studio course through project work. Western musical literature and its instruments
are surveyed.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU121 | BEGINNING CLASS PIANO + This is the study of basic piano techniques and music fundamentals.
|
2 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU122 | INTERMEDIATE CLASS PIANO + A continuation of MU121, this course covers additional piano techniques, sight reading
skills and applied music theory. A variety of compositional styles is explored. Prerequisite:
MU121 or consent of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU160 | MUSIC THEORY I + This course is an introduction to elements of pitch and rhythm, triads and seventh
chords, diatonic chords in major and minor keys, principles of voice leading, root
position part writing, and harmonic progressions. Prerequisite: knowledge of music
notation.
|
2 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| MU161 | MUSIC THEORY II + A continuation of MU 160, this course covers triads and seventh chords in inversion,
cadences, phrases, period forms, non-chords tones, use of the dominant seventh chord
and other diatonic seventh chords, and part writing using inversions. Prerequisite:
Completion of MU160 with a "C" or better or consent of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| MU170 | EAR TRAINING I + This course is designed to improve music aural comprehension for music majors and
minors. Ear Training I is predominantly concerned with the recognition of all intervals,
common scales and modes and all triads. Computer software is used as part of the training.
Some rhythmic dictation and sight singing is also part of this course. Instructor's
permission required.
|
2 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU171 | EAR TRAINING II + This course is designed to improve music aural comprehension for music majors and
minors. Ear Training II is predominantly concerned with the recognition of 7th and
9th chords, complex rhythms, melodic and chord transcriptions and advanced sight singing.
Computer software will be used as part of the training. Instructor's permission required
or successful completion of MU170 Ear Training I.
|
2 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU202 | APPLIED MUSIC + This course consists of individual instruction in piano, voice, or other musical instrument.
It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Previous study of an instrument or voice
and consent of instructor. Audition is required.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU260 | MUSIC THEORY III + A continuation of MU161, this course covers secondary dominant chords, secondary leading
tone chords, modulations, binary and ternary forms, mode mixture, the Neapolitan chord,
augmented sixth chords and part writing. Prerequisite: Completion of MU161 with a
"C" or better or consent of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| MU261 | MUSIC THEORY IV + A continuation of MU260, this course covers enharmonic spellings and modulations,
ninth, eleventh and thirteenth chords, twentieth century practices, set theory, serialism,
aleatoric and electronic music. Prerequisite: Completion of MU260 with a "C" or better
or consent of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| MU302 | INTERMEDIATE APPLIED MUSIC + A continuation of MU202, this course offers individual instruction in piano, voice,
or other musical instrument. It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MU202 and
consent of instructor. Audition is required.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU310 | MUSIC HISTORY I + This is a survey of masterpieces and composers of music from the Medieval Era through
the Baroque Era. Prerequisite: MU161 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| MU311 | MUSIC HISTORY II + This course is a survey of masterpieces and composers of music from 1750 to the present.
Prerequisite: MU161 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| MU315 | INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES + This course is an applied introduction to woodwind, brass and percussion instrumental
playing techniques, instrument maintenance, history methodology, pedagogy, and literature
for solo and ensemble experiences. This course is designed to prepare students planning
to teach in public school music programs. Prerequisite: MU161 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| MU321 | CONDUCTING + The study and application of basic conducting skills are covered in this course. Prerequisite:
MU161 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU402 | SENIOR RECITAL + This course offers individual instruction of an instrument or voice which requires
the preparation, study and performance of a public senior recital. The recital should
consist of at least three style periods and should be approximately forty minutes
in length. Prerequisite: Six (6) credits of MU302.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
*8 credits of MU202, 6 credits of MU302
7 credits from the following:
*At least 3 credits must be upper division
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MU104 | UNIVERSITY SINGERS + This is an auditioned mixed chorus with previous experience required. The goal is
the preparation and performance of a wide variety of choral literature. Vocal technique,
sight reading, and music theory appropriate to choral music are taught. Prerequisite:
Audition. This course may be repeated for credit.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU105 | BAND + This is an auditioned instrumental ensemble with previous instrumental study and performance
experience required. The goal is the study, preparation, and performance or standard
instrumental ensemble literature. It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition
and Consent of Instructor.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU304 | UPPER DIVISION UNIVERSITY SINGERS + This is a concurrent upper division continuation of MU104 UNIVERSITY SINGERS. It may
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: An audition and at least junior class standing.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU305 | UPPER DIVISION BAND + This is the study, preparation and performance of advanced instrumental ensemble literature.
It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MU105 or consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
*By showing proficiency, a student may place out of MU-121 and/or MU-122.
Theater Track Requirements (50 credit hours)
Each student’s program will be developed with an advisor from the Theater faculty.
Required Courses (40 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: Must be Fine Arts major or minor or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| FA331 | THEORIES OF THE ARTS + This course offers a study of the major philosophical theories relevant to artist-practitioners.
This course is designed to allow Fine Arts majors to articulate an informed opinion
on the value of the arts as well as a personal aesthetic. Prerequisites: FA 231 or
consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| FA431 | SURVIVAL IN THE ARTS + This course is an investigation of the practical applications of a degree in the Fine
Arts including how to prepare a portfolio, audition tapes and an Arts resume. Prerequisite:
FA-231 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| TH102 | ACTING I + This is an experiential-based course, which prepares students to acquire a crucial
understanding of the art of acting and its relationship to dramatic art as a whole.
A brief overview of the evolution of acting styles from a classical external-based
approach to a modern internal-based approach may be introduced to further enhance
the student's awareness and appreciation of the development of acting.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| TH105 | STATECRAFT + This is an introduction to stagecraft with practical work in the scene shop and on
University Theater productions. It consists of two one-hour lectures and one three-hour
afternoon workshop each week.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| TH202 | ACTING II + Acting II is a continuation of TH102. It offers continued work on character development,
scene study, and moves into advanced improvisational techniques. Prerequisite: TH102
(with grade of "B" or better) or Consent of Instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| TH205 | STAGE MANAGEMENT + This is an introduction to the organization of live performing organizations and the
effective management of performing artists. Students will analyze scripts, prepare
prompt books and gain practical experience on a University Theater production.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| TH292 | THEATER PRACTICUM + This course offers supervised participation in a University Theater production. Students
gain practical experience while exploring the various areas of theater production.
It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Must be a Fine Arts/Theater major or
minor or have consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| TH308 | DIRECTING + This course includes selecting, analyzing, casting and rehearsing a one-act play performed
for a selected audience. Prerequisite: TH202 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| TH315 | SCENIC DESIGN + This is an exploration of the principles and elements of theatrical design with an
emphasis on scenery design and painting. Students will complete design projects, build
models and work with paint elevation.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| TH316 | LIGHTING DESIGN + This is an exploration of the principles and elements of theatrical design with an
emphasis on lighting design and sound technology. Students learn the technology involved
in live lighting and sound production and generate design projects.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| TH425 | THEATER HISTORY I + This is a comprehensive survey of Western and Oriental Theater from earliest times
to 1700.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| TH426 | THEATER HISTORY II + This is a comprehensive survey of Western and Oriental Theater from 1700 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
*4 credits of TH292
Elective Courses (10 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AR103 | DRAWING I + This course develops the student's visual perception and his or her ability to make
a visual statement through various drawing media.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR104 | BASIC DESIGN + Basic Design is an introduction to the principles and elements of two-dimensional
visual organization.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR204 | 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN + This course introduces methods, materials, techniques, principles of organization,
and elements of design applied to the third dimension as a means to understanding
sculptural form. Prerequisite: AR104 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| AR205 | BASIC WATERCOLOR PAINTING + Transparent and opaque watercolor techniques are introduced. Emphasis is placed upon
creative utilization for the development of original, personal statement and the understanding
of the effects and variety of different watercolor techniques. Prerequisite: AR103
or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR240 | COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN + An entry-level that involves learning to create eye-catching graphics dealing with
the interaction of text and image along with the fundamental components of graphic
communication. Students apply their artistic skills using industry-standard software.
Prerequisite: AR102, AR103 and AR104 or consent of the instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR323 | GALLERY MANAGEMENT & EXHIBITION DESIGN + This is a course that explores the technical aspects of gallery management and exhibition
design. Prerequisite: AR101 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO200 | VOICE AND ARTICULATION + This course is a study of the speech mechanism and how it functions. It emphasizes
phonetics and Standard American English pronunciations, as well as changes in the
speaking voice. It is especially designed for education majors, non-native speakers
of English, and those who desire improvement in their speaking performance.
|
3 credit hours | AS RESOURCES PERMIT |
| CO236 | BROADCAST PRODUCTION + This course is an examination of the various elements involved in television production.
It includes lab experiences and hands on group production exercises and projects.
Students become familiar with single camera digital cinematography, lighting, audio
for video/film, and non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere. Multiple-camera studio
techniques are also introduced. Students will complete projects eligible for the University
of Guam Film Festival.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| EN311 | CREATIVE WRITING: + This course offers its students semester-long practice in writing such literary forms
as the short story, the novel, the novella, stage drama, screen drama, verse, and/or
the nonfiction essay. Since one literary form will normally be studied for an entire
semester, the course may be repeated for credit with different subject matter.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| EN450 | ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE + This course offers intensive trans-disciplinary study of major environmental literary
modes or as part of the history of ecocriticism in the United States, in the region,
and on Guam. This course examines how the environmental movement has shaped and continues
to reshape the academy, physically and philosophically. Prerequisite: Any 200-level
English course or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU101 | MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS + This course is an applied introduction to the fundamental elements of music. Students
learn the basics of music reading, dictation, composition and score familiarization
in this studio course through project work. Western musical literature and its instruments
are surveyed.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU104 | UNIVERSITY SINGERS + This is an auditioned mixed chorus with previous experience required. The goal is
the preparation and performance of a wide variety of choral literature. Vocal technique,
sight reading, and music theory appropriate to choral music are taught. Prerequisite:
Audition. This course may be repeated for credit.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU110 | CLASS VOICE + This is an introductory course in singing. The fundamentals of vocal technique which
apply to most styles of singing are taught. Music reading appropriate for the singer
is also emphasized. It is recommended that MU104 or MU304 be taken concurrently.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
OR any other Theater (TH) course
Other courses may be substituted for the elective requirement if the student gets approval from a Theater advisor prior to enrolling in the class. Each student’s program will be developed with an advisor from the Theater faculty.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Art Track Minor Requirements (27 credit hours)
Each student’s program will be developed with an advisor from the Visual Arts faculty.
Required Courses (9 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: Must be Fine Arts major or minor or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| AR101 | INTRODUCTION TO ART + This is a course covering the major art trends and their place in history, art media
and technique, and criteria for evaluating the visual arts.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AR103 | DRAWING I + This course develops the student's visual perception and his or her ability to make
a visual statement through various drawing media.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Elective Courses (18 credit hours)
18 credit hours of Art (AR) courses, of which nine credit hours must be upper division courses.
Music Track Minor Requirements (25 credit hours)
Each student’s program will be developed with an advisor from the music faculty.
Required Courses (25 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: Must be Fine Arts major or minor or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU101 | MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS + This course is an applied introduction to the fundamental elements of music. Students
learn the basics of music reading, dictation, composition and score familiarization
in this studio course through project work. Western musical literature and its instruments
are surveyed.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU104 | UNIVERSITY SINGERS + This is an auditioned mixed chorus with previous experience required. The goal is
the preparation and performance of a wide variety of choral literature. Vocal technique,
sight reading, and music theory appropriate to choral music are taught. Prerequisite:
Audition. This course may be repeated for credit.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU105 | BAND + This is an auditioned instrumental ensemble with previous instrumental study and performance
experience required. The goal is the study, preparation, and performance or standard
instrumental ensemble literature. It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition
and Consent of Instructor.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU304 | UPPER DIVISION UNIVERSITY SINGERS + This is a concurrent upper division continuation of MU104 UNIVERSITY SINGERS. It may
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: An audition and at least junior class standing.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU305 | UPPER DIVISION BAND + This is the study, preparation and performance of advanced instrumental ensemble literature.
It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MU105 or consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU121 | BEGINNING CLASS PIANO + This is the study of basic piano techniques and music fundamentals.
|
2 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU122 | INTERMEDIATE CLASS PIANO + A continuation of MU121, this course covers additional piano techniques, sight reading
skills and applied music theory. A variety of compositional styles is explored. Prerequisite:
MU121 or consent of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MU102 | WORLD MUSIC + This course is an exploration into the music of various cultures of the world. A vast
array of music will be heard from all continents except Antarctica. No previous music
experience or music reading ability is necessary.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU106 | INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC + This course is an introduction to perceptive listening covering musicians and styles
of music from the Middle Ages to the present day. It is designed primarily for the
general education program.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
8 credits from the following:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MU202 | APPLIED MUSIC + This course consists of individual instruction in piano, voice, or other musical instrument.
It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Previous study of an instrument or voice
and consent of instructor. Audition is required.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU302 | INTERMEDIATE APPLIED MUSIC + A continuation of MU202, this course offers individual instruction in piano, voice,
or other musical instrument. It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MU202 and
consent of instructor. Audition is required.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
*By showing proficiency, a student may place out of MU-121 and/or MU-122
General Education Requirements (Recommended Courses)
See the Student Advisement Sheet for General Education Requirements and include under:
Tier II: Direction Building (9-11 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: Must be Fine Arts major or minor or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MU310 | MUSIC HISTORY I + This is a survey of masterpieces and composers of music from the Medieval Era through
the Baroque Era. Prerequisite: MU161 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Theater Track Minor Requirements (25 credit hours)
Each student’s program will be developed with an advisor from the Theater faculty.
Required Courses (17 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: Must be Fine Arts major or minor or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| TH102 | ACTING I + This is an experiential-based course, which prepares students to acquire a crucial
understanding of the art of acting and its relationship to dramatic art as a whole.
A brief overview of the evolution of acting styles from a classical external-based
approach to a modern internal-based approach may be introduced to further enhance
the student's awareness and appreciation of the development of acting.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| TH105 | STATECRAFT + This is an introduction to stagecraft with practical work in the scene shop and on
University Theater productions. It consists of two one-hour lectures and one three-hour
afternoon workshop each week.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| TH205 | STAGE MANAGEMENT + This is an introduction to the organization of live performing organizations and the
effective management of performing artists. Students will analyze scripts, prepare
prompt books and gain practical experience on a University Theater production.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| TH292 | THEATER PRACTICUM + This course offers supervised participation in a University Theater production. Students
gain practical experience while exploring the various areas of theater production.
It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Must be a Fine Arts/Theater major or
minor or have consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| TH308 | DIRECTING + This course includes selecting, analyzing, casting and rehearsing a one-act play performed
for a selected audience. Prerequisite: TH202 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
*2 credits of TH292
Elective Courses (8 credit hours)
Any other Theater (TH) courses (not including TH-101) or courses from the Theater Track elective list.
General Education Requirements (Recommended Courses)
See the Student Advisement Sheet for General Education Requirements and include under:
Tier II: Direction Building (9-11 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA231 | SURVEY OF THE ARTS + This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness
of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine
Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored.
Prerequisite: Must be Fine Arts major or minor or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| TH205 | STAGE MANAGEMENT + This is an introduction to the organization of live performing organizations and the
effective management of performing artists. Students will analyze scripts, prepare
prompt books and gain practical experience on a University Theater production.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Tier III: Capstone Experience
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| FA431 | SURVIVAL IN THE ARTS + This course is an investigation of the practical applications of a degree in the Fine
Arts including how to prepare a portfolio, audition tapes and an Arts resume. Prerequisite:
FA-231 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Program Chair
Program Faculty
Bednarzyk C. Stephen
Office Location: Mailing Address:
Expertise
Castro "Ric" Richard
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