MU 2118 Strategies for Creative Arts Ministry
(2 hours)
This course further develops skills in audio recording, lighting and stage design, video production, and communication strategies, lighting, and stage design techniques, preparing students to serve in all aspects of creative arts ministry in a church or parachurch organization. The course is divided into topical segments with classroom, lab, and project-based learning experiences. Prerequisite: MU 1115 Foundations for Creative Arts Ministry or instructor permission. MU 3115 Practical Issues in Worship and Creative Arts Ministry
(2 hours)
A study of qualifications, responsibilities, and opportunities of the worship and creative arts pastor. Students will gain knowledge of the role of music and other worship and creative arts in church life, working within a multiple staff environment, general administration of the church worship and creative arts ministry, and effective ministry with a congregation, church staff, worship and creative arts staff. This course follows a lecture and discussion format. MU 3117 Graphic Design
(2 hours)
This course introduces students to the principles, tools, and techniques of graphic design for their application in creative arts ministry in the church. Students will explore the creative process, learn principles of visual design, and utilize software to create and manipulate images through project-based learning experiences. Course Fee. MU 3118 Music and Audio Production
(2 hours)
This course introduces students to the principles, tools and techniques of music and audio production. Students will record and mix multi-track audio for distribution and further develop their skills in live audio production. Learning will be classroom and project-based. Prerequisite: MU 2118 Strategies for Creative Arts Ministry or instructor permission. MU 3121 Filmmaking and Videography
(2 hours)
This course will introduce students to the field of filmmaking and videography. Students will be introduced to the tools of video production while gaining skills in visual storytelling, editing, and pre- and post-production techniques for application in church and parachurch ministry. The course will include classroom and project-based learning experiences. MU 3122 Photography
(1 hour)
This course introduces students to the aesthetic principles and techniques of digital photography. Topics include camera and lens operation, composition, lighting, creativity, and image editing software. Students will learn through project-based learning experiences. Course requires a digital camera.
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