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Performing Arts Students will study music, theater, and dance terminology, fundamentals, and basic techniques of each art form. Spring semester. 4 credits PERF1111 Public Speaking: Voice and Diction Fundamentals of public speaking are studied, including volume and projection, proper posture and voice-body integration, diction, clarity and techniques for engaging an audience. These skills are then applied to the composition, analysis and presentation of formal and informal speeches as well as role-playing exercises concerning other business and social situations. Spring semester. 4 credits
Course Descriptions for Liberal Arts and Sciences
PERF1211 Dance: Barres and Ballet This course will emphasize learning about dance through Ballet technique. We will explore dance history of Ballet through class demonstrations, participation, lectures, written assignments, and handouts. Through movement participation, students will learn barre and floor ballet combinations and technique culminating in a Ballet Final. Fall semester. 4 credits PERF1212 Dance: Concepts and Practice This course will explore the history and importance of dance. It will also familiarize students with a broad range of dance techniques and vocabularies such as Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Cardio, Latin, and Yoga. Through movement participation and dancing as a group, it will introduce students to a range of musical rhythms and body organization patterns. Instruction will include dancing in class, class lectures, films, and handouts; written analyses will also be required. Students will be able to demonstrate the skills they learned in their final. Spring semester. 4 credits
Emmanuel Emmanuel College College
PERF1301 Song: From the Monks to the Monkees (AI-A) In this course, students will explore the history of Western music through its songs. After learning certain basic musical concepts and discussing what types of works can fall under the category of “song,” the topic will be explored chronologically, with emphasis on text setting and stylistic characteristics. These issues will be addressed through lectures, reading and video presentations; however, the greatest emphasis will be on in-class and especially out-of-class listening. Fall semester. 4 credits PERF1302 Music-Theater through the Ages (AI-A) In this course, students will explore the history of Western music through music-theater. After learning certain basic musical concepts and discussing what types of works can fall under the category of “music-theater,” the topic will be explored chronologically, starting with Medieval liturgical drama and ending with contemporary opera and film. Emphasis will be on addressing text setting, dramatic narrative, and stylistic characteristics. These issues will be addressed through lectures, reading and video presentations; however, the greatest emphasis will be on inclass and out-of-class listening and viewing. Spring semester. 4 credits PERF1303 History of the American Musical Theater (AI-A) Emphasizing music and theater equally, this course studies the origins of American musical theater from its European opera and operetta influences, through vaudeville and minstrel shows and including the many variations of the form over the last half century. Fall semester. 4 credits