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Oberlin College Courses

 
  

  • APST 240 - Continuo Realization at the Keyboard


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    A course in the technique and practice of realizing continuo parts in the music of the Baroque. Designed primarily for harpsichord, organ, piano, and music history majors. Enrollment Limit: 5.
    Instructor: W. Wiggins
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: MUTH 132 and APST 214.
  

  • APST 241 - Introduction to Historical Keyboard Instruments for Pianists


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    A team-taught, hands-on introduction to the fortepiano, harpsichord, and organ. Three weeks of small-group meetings will be devoted to each of the instruments, and in the final portion of the semester each student will receive individual instruction on one of them. Students wil be expected to prepare excerpts from a variety of repertory. Related readings will also be asigned. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 4 per section.
    Instructor: D. Breitman
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: MHST 215 (first semester of Keyboard Literature).
  

  • APST 242 - Baroque Violin for Violinists


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A one-semester course designed to acquaint violinists with the technique, style, and literature of the violin before 1750. Period instruments and bows will be used. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 8.
    Instructor: M. McDonald
  

  • APST 243 - Advanced Continuo Realization at the Keyboard


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    A sequel to APST 240 (Continuo Realization at the Keyboard). Enrollment Limit: 5
    Instructor: W. Wiggins
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: APST 240.
    May substitute for two hours of APST 340 (Continuo Accompanying) for harpsichord majors.
     
  

  • APST 244 - Advanced Baroque Violin for Violinists


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A continuation of the introductory course with an emphasis on the solo repertoire. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 8.
    Instructor: M. McDonald
  

  • APST 260 - Elementary Conducting


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Designed for conservatory students in any major, a course stressing baton technique and score preparation. The development of fundamental conducting approaches for expressive articulations and specific conducting problems. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 40.
    Instructor: J. Erwin, J. Knight
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Completion of MUTH 101 and 131 or the equivalent; some piano proficiency required.
    Not open to first-year students.
  

  • APST 261 - Instrumental Conducting


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Designed to emphasize the development and refinement of baton and rehearsal technique, score preparation and interpretation. Bowing styles, transpositions and score analysis are included in the orchestral score study. Laboratory experience included. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 20.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APST 260.
  

  • APST 262 - Choral Conducting


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Continued development of conducting technique with emphasis on choral rehearsal procedures, vocal development, diction, and choral performance practices. Laboratory experience required (some Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.). Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 20.
    Instructor: J. Kerchner
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APST 260.
  

  • APST 272 - Stringed Instrument Class


    Next Offered: TBD
    Semester Offered: TBD
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Includes performance fundamentals on and instructional methods and materials for violin, viola, cello, and double bass with playing experience on these instruments. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APST 272 is prerequisite for 273 except for those students who are at an advanced level of performing ability on a stringed instrument and who have successfully completed an audition/interview with the instructor.
  

  • APST 273 - Stringed Instrument Class


    Next Offered: TBD
    Semester Offered: TBD
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Includes performance fundamentals, instructional methods and materials for violin, viola, cello and double bass with playing experience on these instruments. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APST 272 is prerequisite for 273 except for those students who are at an advanced level of performing ability on a stringed instrument and who have successfully completed an audition/interview with the instructor.
  

  • APST 274 - Woodwind Instrument Class


    Next Offered: TBD
    Semester Offered: TBD
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Includes performance fundamentals on and instructional methods and materials for at least three woodwind instruments. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APST 274 is a prerequisite for 275 except for those students who are at an advanced level of performing ability on a woodwind instrument and who have successfully completed an audition/interview with the instructor.
  

  • APST 275 - Woodwind Instrument Class


    Next Offered: TBD
    Semester Offered: TBD
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Includes performance fundamentals, instructional methods and materials for at least three woodwind instruments. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APST 274 is a prerequisite for APST 275 except for those students who are at an advanced level of performing ability on a woodwind instrument and who have successfully completed an audition/interview with the instructor.
  

  • APST 276 - Brass Instrument Class


    Next Offered: TBD
    Semester Offered: TBD
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Includes performance fundamentals on and instructional methods and materials for at least three brass instruments. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12. Prerequisites and Notes Prerequisite: APST 276 is a prerequisite for 277 except for those students who are at an advanced level of performing ability on a brass instrument and who have successfully completed an audition/interview with the instructor.
    Instructor: Staff
  

  • APST 277 - Brass Instrument Class


    Next Offered: TBD
    Semester Offered: TBD
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Includes performance fundamentals, instructional methods and materials for at least three brass instruments. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APST 276 is a prerequisite for APST 277 except for those students who are at an advanced level of performing ability on a brass instrument and who have successfully completed an audition/interview with the instructor.
  

  • APST 280 - Prima Vista Group Reading


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A discovery workshop for woodwind and horn students to develop reading ability and ensemble flexibility. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10 (two per instrument).
    Instructor: M. Debost
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: One semester will count toward small ensemble requirement of wind/brass students.
  

  • APST 282 - Viola Orch Repertoire Class


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A continuing study of those excerpts often required for orchestral auditions. Four to seven pieces will be covered per semester. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 6.
    Instructor: P. Slowik
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: May be repeated for credit.
  

  • APST 284 - Orchestra Repertoire Violin


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Repertoire will be chosen from works most frequently encountered at orchestral auditions. Emphasis will be on bowing styles and general techniques used in orchestral playing at the professional level. An attempt will be made to coordinate the repertoire with that of the Oberlin orchestras. Two simulated orchestral auditions will be required. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10.
    Instructor: G. Fulkerson, Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Notes: May be repeated for credit. P/NP or CR/NE grading.
  

  • APST 285 - Orchestra Rep for Dble Bass


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Concentrated study and preparation of orchestral literature requested at professional orchestra auditions. Repertoire scheduled to be performed by the Oberlin orchestras may be incorporated into the coursework. A simulated professional audition with adjudication will be required at the end of each semester. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10.
    Instructor: T. Sperl
  

  • APST 310 - Intermed Piano Pedag Practicum


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 to 2 Hours
    An opportunity for students who have completed Intermediate Piano Pedagogy (APST 210) to further develop their teaching skills. Students will teach four pupils weekly as part of the Supervised Teaching Program. Required portfolios will include development of syllabi for individual students, self-critiques of video-taped lessons, written lesson reports, and assessments of student progress. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5.
    Instructor: R. Palka
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APST 210.
    Note: May be repeated for a total of four credits.
  

  • APST 311 - Elementary Piano Pedag Practic


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 to 2 Hours
    An opportunity for students who have completed Elementary Piano Pedagogy (APST 211) to further develop their teaching skills. Students will observe and teach segments of group lessons for children in Piano Lab program. In addition, students will teach weekly individual lessons to two children on a pay basis. Required portfolios will include observation reports, lesson plans and assessments, and self-critiques of video-taped teaching. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5.
    Instructor: R. Palka
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites and Notes Prerequisite: APST 211.
    Note: May be repeated once for credit.
  

  • APST 312 - Class Piano Pedagogy Practicum


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    An opportunity for students to gain experience in teaching college-level group piano. Students will observe all class sessions of a basic-level piano class, prepare and teach a series of class segments, and become familiar with a variety of teaching methods, materials, and technologies. Required portfolios will include observation reports, text evaluations, lesson plans and assessments, and self-critiques of video-taped teaching. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5.
    Instructor: R. Palka
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: APST 209, APST 210.
    Note: May be repeated once for credit.
  

  • APST 330 - Cello Orchestral Repert Class


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A one-semester course designed to prepare junior and senior cello students for professional orchestral auditions. Orchestral repertoire will be studied. The course will culminate in a simulated professional audition. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 8.
    Instructor: C. Meints
  

  • APST 340 - Continuo Accompanying


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Coaching sessions for continuo players, individually and within ensembles. Intended primarily for keyboard players but cellists/gambists may enroll with consent of instructor. Students must be currently engaged in preparation of continuo parts for accompaniment of junior, senior, artist diploma, or master?s recitals or other required performances. Students are encouraged to make arrangements to accompany specific soloists, subject to faculty approval. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10.
    Instructor: W. Wiggins
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Historical Performance keyboard majors may take the course four times for credit.
  

  • APST 350 - Intermediate Instrumental Conducting


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    An overview of the art of conducting with emphasis given to gesture, score preparation, rehearsal technique, rhythm and transposition skills. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10.
    Instructor: B. Reischl
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APST 261 or its equivalent.
  

  • APST 351 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Continued development of the art of conducting with emphasis given to gesture, score preparation, rehearsal technique, rhythm and transposition skills. Participation in conducting labs is required. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10.
    Instructor: B. Reischl
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: APST 350.
  

  • APST 360 - Advanced Choral Conducting


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Continued development of conducting technique with emphasis given to structural analysis, score reading, rehearsal technique and performance practice. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes

    Prerequisites: Applicants must have completed APST 260 or its equivalent..
    APST 360 is prerequisite to APST 361.
     

     
  

  • APST 361 - Advanced Choral Conducting


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 2 Hours
    Continued development of conducting technique with emphasis given to structural analysis, score reading, rehearsal technique and performance practice. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Applicants must have completed APST 260 or its equivalent.
    APST 360 is prerequisite to APST 361. 
     
  

  • APST 400 - Senior Honors Piano Performanc


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 Hours
    For additional information, see the ‘Honors Program’ section of the Piano Performance Program offered by the Division of Keyboard Studies. Consent of Keyboard Division Director required. Enrollment Limit: 3.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Open only to piano performance majors admitted to the Honors Program.
  

  • APST 401 - Senior Honors in Piano Performance


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 Hours
    For additional information, see the “Honors Program” section of the Piano Performance Program offered by the Division of Keyboard Studies. Consent of Keyboard Division Director required. Enrollment Limit: 3.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Open only to piano performance majors admitted to the Honors Program.
  

  • APST 450 - Seminar in Orchestral Conducting


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 4 Hours
    A one-year course. Development of all elements of the conductor?s craft: solfege, harmonic and formal analysis, rhythmic security, aural imagery, knowledge of instruments and voices, technique/vocabulary of gesture, group management and psychology, rehearsal techniques, programming. Participation in performing ensembles and assistance in preparation of ensembles for performance are included. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5.
    Instructor: B. Reischl
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open only to orchestral conducting majors.
    Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 450 is prerequisite to 451.
  

  • APST 451 - Seminar in Orchestral Conducting


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 4 Hours
    A one-year course. Development of all elements of the conductor’s craft: solfege, harmonic and formal analysis, rhythmic security, aural imagery, knowledge of instruments and voices, technique/vocabulary of gesture, group management and psychology, rehearsal techniques, programming. Participation in performing ensembles and assistance in preparation of ensembles for performance are included.
    Instructor: B. Reischl
    Prerequisites & Notes

    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 5
    Open only to orchestral conducting majors.
    Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 450 is prerequisite to APST 451.

     
  

  • APST 460 - Seminar in Choral Conducting


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 4 Hours
    A one-year course. Development of all elements of the conductor?s craft: harmonic and formal analysis, rhythmic security, aural imagery, knowledge of instruments and voices, technique and vocabulary of gesture, group management and psychology, rehearsal techniques, and programming. Participation in performing ensembles and assistance in preparation of ensembles for performance are essential course components.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 5
    Open to choral conducting majors.
    Prerequisite: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 460 is prerequisite to 461.
  

  • APST 461 - Seminar in Choral Conducting


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 4 Hours
    A one-year course. Development of all elements of the conductor’s craft: harmonic and formal analysis, rhythmic security, aural imagery, knowledge of instruments and voices, technique and vocabulary of gesture, group management and psychology, rehearsal techniques, and programming. Participation in performing ensembles and assistance in preparation of ensembles for performance are essential course components.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes

    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 5
    Open to choral conducting majors.
    Prerequisite: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 460 is prerequisite to APST 461.

     
     
  

  • APST 550 - Seminar In Orchestral Conducting


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 4 Hours
    A one-year course. The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor’s craft begun in APST 450, 451.
    Instructor: B. Reischl
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Prerequisite: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 550 is prerequisite to APST 551.
  

  • APST 551 - Seminar in Orchestral Conducting


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 4 Hours
    A one-year course. The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor’s craft begun in APST 450 and APST 451.
    Instructor: B. Reischl
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Prerequisite: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 550 is prerequisite to APST 551.
     
  

  • APST 552 - Graduate Project in Orchestra Conducting


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination.
    Instructor: B. Reischl
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: Open only to orchestral conducting majors in the MM program.
    Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 552 is prerequisite to 553.
  

  • APST 553 - Graduate Project in Orchestral Conducting


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination.
    Instructor: B. Reischl
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: Open only to orchestral conducting majors in the MM program.
    Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 552 is prerequisite to APST 553.
     
  

  • APST 560 - Seminar In Choral Conducting


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 4 Hours
    The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor?s craft begun in APST 460, 461.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 560 is prerequisite to APST 561.
  

  • APST 561 - Seminar in Choral Conducting


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 4 Hours
    The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor’s craft begun in APST 460 and APST 461.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 560 is prerequisite to APST 561. 
     
  

  • APST 562 - Graduate Project in Choral Conducting


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: Open only to Choral Conducting majors in the MM program.
    Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 562 is prerequisite to 563.
  

  • APST 563 - Graduate Project in Choral Conducting


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination.
    Instructor: H. Floyd

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: Open only to Choral Conducting majors in the MM program.
    Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
    APST 562 is prerequisite to APST 563.
     
  

  • APST 600 - Performance Ensembles (Artist Diploma)


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Students are assigned by the major teacher to various performing groups in consultation with the conductors or supervisors of these groups.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open only to students enrolled in the Artist Diploma program.
    Pianists should refer to the end of the Division of Keyboard Studies section for specific information.
  

  • APST 601 - Performance Project (Artist Dipl)


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Projects may include accompanying of recitals or performing solo recitals (including preparation of the two required solo recitals), and other public performance as soloist, arranged in consultation with the major teacher. Some of the projects are to be prepared independently by the student. Projects are evaluated each semester by members of the major department to arrive at a course grade.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: Open only to students enrolled in the Artist Diploma program.
    Notes Pianists should refer to the end of the Division of Keyboard Studies section for specific information.
  

  • APST 602 - Graduate Lecture Recital


    Semester Offered: First and First Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    The student will prepare and present the lecture-recital required for the Historical Performance Master’s degree. The project is supervised jointly by the principal applied instructor and an academic performance practice faculty member. The topic must be chosen in consultation with both supervising faculty members.
    Instructor: S. Plank
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of the principal applied instructor required.
  

  • APST 700 - Musical Union


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour
    An organization dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of large choral masterworks. Two major concerts are presented yearly.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 100.
    Note: P/NP or CR/NE grading.
    Open to all members of the College community.
  

  • APST 701 - Oberlin College Choir


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour
    A large select ensemble which performs a broad spectrum of a cappella and accompanied choral literature from all periods. Presents on-campus concerts and off-campus performance tours.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 60.
    Note: P/NP or CR/NE grading.
    Admission by audition.
  

  • APST 702 - Oberlin College Singers


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour
    A large select ensemble for liberal arts students which performs a broad spectrum of accompanied and a capella choral repertoire.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 100.
    Note: P/NP or CR/NE grading.
  

  • APST 703 - Chamber Choir


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A chamber vocal ensemble of 16 to 20 experienced singers.
    Instructor: H. Floyd
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 24.
    Note: P/NP or CR/NE grading.
    Admission by audition.
  

  • APST 704 - Opera Chorus


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour
    Participation and performance in the Opera Chorus of a major Opera Theater production. Since not all operas contain substantial chorus material, credit will be available only for those operas providing significant choruses.
    Instructor: J. Field
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 30.
    Notes: Credit availability will be determined by the Opera Theater director, conductor, and choral director.
    P/NP or CR/NE grading.
    Admission by audition.
  

  • APST 705 - Oberlin College Women’s Chorale


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour
    The Women’s Choral will provide singers the opportunity to explore a variety of choral music written specifically for female voices. The choir will sing three- (SSA) or four-part (SSAA) music including songs from the ‘classical,’ contemporary, world music, secular and sacred genres.
    Instructor: J. Kerchner
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    P/NP or C/NE grading.
  

  • APST 710 - Oberlin Orchestra


    Semester Offered: First and Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 2 Hours
    A full symphony orchestra dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of primarily large-scaled masterworks. Normally, five orchestral programs and one opera production yearly.
    Instructor: B. Reischl
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 110.
    Notes: Students may elect the two-credit option following consultation with advisor.
    Offered for letter grade only.
    Admission by audition.
  

  • APST 711 - Oberlin Chamber Orchestra


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 2 Hours
    A chamber orchestra dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of appropriately scaled masterworks. Normally, five chamber orchestra programs and one opera production yearly.
    Instructor: B. Reischl
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 75.
    Notes: Students may elect the two-credit option following consultation with advisor.
    Offered for letter grade only.
    Admission by audition.
  

  • APST 712 - Trombone Choir


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Trombone Choir provides trombone majors and secondary students an opportunity to perform original music and transcriptions. The purpose of this ensemble is to apply our foundational work in lessons and to perfect sound, pitch, and ensemble playing. During the Baroque Period, the trombone was referred to as the voice of an angel. Our goal is to sound like the voice of an angel.
    Instructor: J. DeSano
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 25.
    Notes: Admission by audition.
    P/NP or CR/NE grading.
  

  • APST 713 - Brass Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Ensemble for brass instruments.
    Instructor: J. DeSano
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 25.
  

  • APST 714 - Trumpet Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Coaching in section playing in standard orchestral repertoire and of works written for trumpet ensemble.
    Instructor: R. Poper
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 16.
    Note: P/NP or CR/NE grading.
  

  • APST 720 - Oberlin Wind Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 2 Hours
    An ensemble that performs literature of widely varying styles and periods. Repertory also varies in size from unconducted quartets up to large scale symphonic works. Three concerts are given each semester.
    Instructor: T. Weiss
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 50.
    Note: Students may elect the two-credit option following consultation with advisor.
    Offered for letter grade only.
    Admission by audition.
  

  • APST 722 - College-Community Winds


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour
    An organization specializing in reading, preparing, and performing music written for band. One concert presented each semester.
    Instructor: J. Knight
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 75.
    Note: P/NP or CR/NE grading.
    Admission by audition.
    Open to all members of the college, conservatory and community.
  

  • APST 723 - Contemporary Music Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 2 Hours
    A select group performing three concerts each semester that focuses on recent works by composers of very diverse styles and background with occasional masterworks from the twentieth century. Faculty and student composers are presented each year. Frequently the ensemble works directly with composers invited to campus.
    Instructor: T. Weiss
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 50.
    Note: Students may elect the two-credit option following consultation with advisor.
    Offered for letter grade only.
    Admission by audition.
  

  • APST 725 - Oberlin College Community Strings


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour
    Preparation and performance of selected repertoire for string orchestra.
    Instructor: P. Highfill
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 50.
    Note: P/NP or CR/NE grading.
    Open by audition to all members of the college, conservatory and town communities.
  

  • APST 730 - Collegium Musicum


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour
    A vocal ensemble specializing in the performance of medieval, Renaissance, and early Baroque music. Two major concerts yearly. Consent of instructor required.
    Instructor: S. Plank
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 40. 
    P/NP or CR/NE grading.
    Admission by audition.
  

  • APST 740 - Saxophone Lab Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    An ensemble for saxophone majors.
    Instructor: P. Cohen
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment limit: 10.
  

  • APST 750 - Indonesion Gong Ensemble (gamelan and talempong)


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    In this course you will learn to play gong ensembles from Indonesia, including the classical practice of Central Javanese gamelan (a percussion-based ensemble featuring gongs and keyed instruments); and village-style talempong from West Sumatra that features interlocking drums and kettle gongs.

    By the end of the clas students will have gained a basic understanding of how the music is constructted, along with cultural matters specific to its performance. Throughtout th semester students will be encouraged to take turns on all the different instruments but workd towards ensemble rather than individual expression for a final performance.

    Students will elect to participate either in gamelan or talempong or, in rare cases, in both.
    Instructor: J. Fraser
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 20.
  

  • APST 800 - Chamber Music


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Students wishing to enroll for APST 800, 805, 806, or 810 must fill out a chamber music form available from the Dean’s Office, at the beginning of the semester. Students add APST 800, 805, 806, 810 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble. Assignments are made by the Dean’s Office in consultation with faculty. Since it may not be possible to assign all students to a faculty coach, priority in placement in a group is given to upperclass students who need to complete an ensemble requirement.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Individual ensembles may be offered for P/NP or CR/NE grading only at the discretion of the ensemble coach.
  

  • APST 802 - Orchestral Repertoire for Woodwinds


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A study of works from the standard repertoire with emphasis on concepts of style and ensemble.
    Instructor: R. Hawkins, G. Sakakeeny
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 12 (3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons).
    Notes: May be repeated for credit a maximum of two times. One semester may be used toward the small ensemble requirement for woodwind students. Priority will be given to third, fourth and fifth-year students.
  

  • APST 804 - Orchestral Repertoire for Brasses


    Next Offered: TBD
    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A study of works from the standard repertoire with emphasis on concepts of style and ensemble. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.
    Enrollment limited to a maximum of two standard symphony orchestra brass sections, with priority given to third, fourth and fifth-year students.
  

  • APST 805 - Contemporary Chamber Music


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hours
    Same as APST 800, except that the repertoire covered is drawn from recognized 20th century and contemporary composers. Students wishing to enroll for APST 800, 805, 806, or 810 must fill out a chamber music form available from the Dean’s Office, at the beginning of the semester. Students add APST 800, 805, 806, 810 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble. Assignments are made by the Dean’s Office in consultation with faculty. Since it may not be possible to assign all students to a faculty coach, priority in placement in a group is given to upperclass students who need to complete an ensemble requirement.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Individual ensembles may be offered for P/NP or CR/NE grading only at the discretion of the ensemble coach.
  

  • APST 810 - Piano Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Students wishing to enroll for APST 800, 805, 806, or 810 must fill out a chamber music form available from the Dean’s Office, at the beginning of the semester. Students add APST 800, 805, 806, 810 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble. Assignments are made by the Dean’s Office in consultation with faculty. Since it may not be possible to assign all students to a faculty coach, priority is given in placement in an ensemble to upperclass students.
    Instructor: Staff
  

  • APST 812 - Double Bass Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Preparation and performance of ensemble repertoire for double bass (duos, trios, quartets, etc.).
    Instructor: S. Haigh
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
  

  • APST 814 - Harp Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Includes a variety of activities and topics designed to address many aspects of career preparation, such as group study of orchestral excerpts, harp ensemble repertoire, stage presentation, performance techniques, practice and tuning skills, harp maintenance, and pedagogy. All harp majors are required to attend harp ensemble during each year of study at Oberlin, whether taking the class for credit or auditing.
    Instructor: Y. Kondonassis
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
  

  • APST 815 - Guitar Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    This course will cover ensemble repertoire for guitarists (trios, quartets, etc.).
    Instructor: S. Aron
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 8. 
    Open to guitar majors.
  

  • APST 816 - Horn Ensemble


    Semester Offered: TBD
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Coaching in section playing from quartet to octet in standard orchestral repertoire, and one recital each semester of works written for horn ensemble.
    Instructor: R. Pandolfi
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 16.
  

  • APST 820 - Ensembles for Harpists


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Harp students taking this course will be assigned by the major teacher to various performing groups of the school in consultation with the conductors of those groups and in accordance with their needs. Hours according to meeting times of the various ensembles.
    Instructor: Y. Kondonassis
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of the instructor required.
  

  • APST 821 - Ensembles for Percussionists


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 0 to 2 Hours
    Percussion students taking this course will be assigned by the major teacher to various performing groups of the school in consultation with the conductors of those groups and in accordance with their needs. Hours according to meeting times of the various ensembles. 
    Instructor: A. Otte, M. Rosen
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Notes: Students may elect the two-credit option in consultation with advisor.
    Enrollment limit: 16
  

  • APST 822 - Ensembles for Guitarists


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Includes the assignment of guitarists to chamber music groups or to larger ensembles as needed.
    Instructor: S. Aron
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 8.
  

  • APST 825 - Oberlin Percussion Group


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    Percussion majors taking this course will develop skills in finding the right sound, applying techniques learned, nurturing a keen sense of ensemble playing, and gaining valuable performing experience outside of Oberlin. The major objective of this course is to premiere new works. The group rehearses a minimum of four hours per week.
    Instructor: A. Otte, M. Rosen
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment limit: 16
  

  • APST 841 - Viola da Gamba Consort


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    A survey of sixteenth and seventeenth century consort literature for three to seven viols. First semester open to players with some experience. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10. Prerequisites and Notes Second semester open to students who have completed the Winter Term beginning gamba class, as well as to advanced players.
    Instructor: C. Meints
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor is required.
    Enrollment limit: 10
  

  • APST 843 - Baroque Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 Hour
    The class is designed for players of historical instruments: e.g., baroque flute, baroque violin, baroque recorder, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and for singers.
    Instructor: Staff
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 30.
    Note: P/NP or CR/NE grading.
    Students add APST 843 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble.
    Admission by audition.
  

  • APST 844 - Renaissance Recorder Ensemble


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 1 to 2 Hours
    Study of performance on Renaissance recorders. Repertoire is chosen from a different area of concentration each semester.
    Instructor: N. Stern
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 10.
    Notes: The one-hour credit option requires one coached rehearsal per week as well as outside practice and rehearsal. The two-hour credit option requires an additional one-hour per week for preparation of a performance/research project involving source materials related to the music or playing of Renaissance recorders.
  

  • ARBC 101 - Beginning Arabic I


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 5 Hours
    Attribute: 5 HU, CD

    Acquisition of the fundamentals of Modern Standard Arabic vocabulary and grammar. This course begins with learning of script and phonology and expands to a wide range of situation-based texts and topics that build general communicative competence. Enrollment limit: 22.
    Instructor: M.C. Thomas
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Designed for beginners with no previous experience or study of Arabic expected.
     
     
  

  • ARBC 102 - Beginning Arabic II


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 Hours
    Attribute: 3 HU, CD

    Continuation of Beginning Arabic I. Acquisition of more complex grammatical structures, expanding vocabulary and communicative competence in Modern Standard Arabic. Enrollment Limit: 22.
    Instructor: M.C. Thomas
    Prerequisites & Notes

    Prerequisite: ARBC 101 or equivalent.

     

     
  

  • ARBC 201 - Intermediate Arabic I


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 Hours
    Attribute: 3 HU, CD

    This course is a continuation of 102, Beginning Arabic II. Focuses on classical Arabic grammar, speaking, reading, composition and translation, using material from medieval and modern classical literary Arabic. Language laboratory materials, computer programs, SCOLA and Skype will be utilized. Enrollment Limit: 22.
    Instructor: M.C. Thomas
    Prerequisites & Notes
    ARBC 102 or equivalent
  

  • ARBC 202 - Intermediate Arabic II


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 Hours
    Attribute: 3 HU, CD

    Continuation of 201, Intermediate Arabic I. Students will continue to develop listening, reading, speaking and writing skills with more emphasis on writing. Covers more complex topics relating to literature and culture, using literary Arabic texts and media articles. Scola and Skype will be utilized.
    Instructor: M.C. Thomas
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Arabic 201
  

  • ARBC 995 - Private Reading


    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): .5 - 3 Hours
    Attribute: .5 - 3 HU, CD

    Private readings with a faculty member.
    Instructor: M.C. Thomas
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Signed consent of the instructor is required.
  

  • ARTS 036 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Painting and Spiritual Transformation


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU

    This course is canceled effective 06.24.08.

    This class is designed to help students connect the study of the ways painting has been used as a tool and process for spiritual transformation across cultures. We will look at the uses and applications of painting to serve individuals and communities in spiritual evolution. The history of the painting practices we study will provide a source and guide for the student’s own work. Enrollment Limit 12.
    Instructor: S. Schuster
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: One course in drawing.
  

  • ARTS 040 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Drawing


    Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU

    Course will initiate practice and appreciation of graphic expression, with an emphasis on developing a conceptual understanding of traditional and contemporary pictorial concerns beginning with traditional observational drawing to sharpen perceptual awareness. Diagrammatic line and principles of perspective will be presented as spatial and compositional concepts. Assignments: ability to graphically locate objects on a ground plane; use of line, value, shape, texture as a descriptive design vocabulary; the human figure as dynamic form; engaging representation and abstraction as responsive narrative. Enrollment Limit: 18.
    Instructor: D. Harvey
  

  • ARTS 044 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Painting Fundamentals


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 Hours
    Attribute: 3 HU

    New Course Added 06.24.08.

    The practice of painting is predominantly concerned with the physical act of seeing. In this course students will be exposed to the traditions of painting from observation. Through studies, critiques, and demonstrations students will learn how to apply the fundamentals of color, form, texture, and mark to render the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional surface. This course will encourage critical thinking, vocabulary, and overall understanding of how painting functions. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: T. Callaghan
  

  • ARTS 045 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Introduction to Digital Photography


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 Hours
    Attribute: 3 HU

    New Course Added 06.24.08.

    This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of the language and tools of digital photography. Students will learn how to create, import and transform images into digital format as well as alter them using a graphics program. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: A. Ozkal-Telhan
  

  • ARTS 048 - Visual Concepts and Processes: What’s Natural Isn’t Real


    This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
    ENVS
    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU

    This is a studio course where students are introduced to painting in acrylics or oils from the landscape. The aim of the course is to infuse the practice of perceptual painting with an understanding of cultural and artistic conventions within which the practice exists. To establish this context the time painting in the studio will be supplemented by several trips to the Allen Art Museum and reading. The class will be focused on the practice of painting and drawing, learning both how the art we make influences what we see and how what we see influences the art we make. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: S. Schuster
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  One course in drawing
  

  • ARTS 049 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Sculpture


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU

    Referencing your own body as it traverses daily through time and space; students will explore the basics of three-dimensional space. Using paper, cardboard, plaster, wood and found objects in addition to form, texture, sound, scale and proportion, students will complete three major projects. Weekly homework assignments will expand upon classroom projects. Although craft and technique are important, they are not a driving force. Required forms of participation also include critiques, weekly discussions and reading assignments. Students should expect to spend 12 hours per week outside of class to meet the minimum requirements. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: N. Yannuzzi-Macias
    Prerequisites & Notes
    A sketchbook will be required.
  

  • ARTS 051 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Introduction to New Media Practices I


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 Hours
    Attribute: 3 HU

    New Course Added 06.24.08.

    Students will be introduced to technical, creative, and theoretical concerns of new electronic imaging technologies. Through hands-on incremental projects, we will cover a broad spectrum of topics related to computation and design software: Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Design Premium and Adobe Dreamweaver. Students will develop basic understanding and skills with non-interactive and interactive media processes. Works by contemporary digital artists and designers will be examined regularly. This is a prerequisite for New Media Practices II. Enrollment Limit: 12.


    Instructor: A. Ozkal-Telhan
  

  • ARTS 052 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Photography


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU

    This is an introductory course to B&W photography. Studio assignments are designed to contextualize photography in terms of its history, its relationships to the other art media, and its cultural implications. Besides studio assignments and group critiques there also will be slide lectures, technical demonstrations, and reading and writing assignments. Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Instructor: P. Nguyen-Duy
  

  • ARTS 053 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Silkscreen


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU

    This course is designed to introduce all silkscreen processes plus their interaction with photography and other media. Assignments are structured to expand the understanding of art through the exploration of relevant personal concerns, whether they are driven by gender, political, moral, spiritual, philosophical or conceptual issues. Group critiques, slide lectures and labs are essential ingredients of the course. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Instructor: J. Pearson
  

  • ARTS 054 - VisPro: Photography: Color


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU

    This is an intermediate class dealing with color photography and the staged narrative. During the course of the semester students will be introduced to a variety of contemporary topics via projects, lectures, reading and writing assignments. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: P. Nguyen-Duy
  

  • ARTS 055 - Talking Book


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU, CD

    This class is a hands on exploration of spoken/written narrative within African American visual tradition(s). We will view works by Carrie Mae Weems, Faith Ringgold, David Hammons, Lil’ Willie, Glen Ligon, and many more. These artists will serve as models for the layering of voices gathered and conjured within class projects. Students will be required to write, perform, compose (visually, and/or sonically) tapestries of voices carried within themselves. Projects will range from portraits of self, to portraits of place and time. Sound equipment will be made available to students enrolled (no previous experience necessary). Counts as Visual Concepts and Processes for Art Majors. Consent of the instructor is required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: J. Coleman
    Cross List Information
    This course is cross-listed with AAST 070.
  

  • ARTS 056 - Something From Something


    Semester Offered: First Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU, CD

    This course is a ‘hands on’ exploration of vernacular visual traditions existing within African American Culture. We will examine design choices/material processes used to define and describe the specificity of lived experience within African American culture. Our focus is upon elders within black communities and the stories that they tell through their work. These ‘folk artists’ function as influences upon contemporary African American artists ranging from Alison Saar to Renee’ Stout. These vernacular traditions will serve as resources that extend our own working processes as we tell our own stories. Consent of the instructor is required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: J. Coleman
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Counts as Visual Concepts and Processes for art majors.
    Cross List Information
    This course is cross-listed with AAST 074.
  

  • ARTS 057 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Drawing and Space


    Next Offered: 2009-2010
    Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 Hours
    Attribute: 3 HU

    This course is designed to develop perceptual drawing skills with attention to spatial issues. Investigating architectural construction of space, the course will assist students in integration of traditional, digital and time based methods. Creating a framework for further narrative work, we will explore the work of William Kentridge and his attention to the space between the personal and the political.
    Instructor: First Semester: S. Umbenhour, Second Semester: D. Harvey
  

  • ARTS 058 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Color Theory


    Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU

    In this course the student will acquire increased awareness of how color and the phenomena of value, placement and design contribute to the art making process. Using gouache and acrylic paint, cut outs and Photo Shop, the student will explore/develop sensitivities to design elements through pattern, repetition, line and figure/ground relationships. Final project will be a color installation problem involving space. A portfolio of all work and a CD at the end of the semester is required. Consent of the instructor is required. Enrollment limit: 15.
    Instructor: S. Umbenhour
  

  • ARTS 059 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Introduction to New Media Practices II


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 Hours
    Attribute: 3 HU

    New Course Added 06.24.08

    This class will lay the foundation for using the web as an expressive medium through interactive projects. An understanding will be gained of the fields of interactive media and time-based art, and web development skills to create art projects for the Internet. We will examine the social aspects of technology and media and its relationship to culture, politics and social change. The course will cover Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, JavaScript and ActionScript. Prerequisite: Intro to New Media Practices I. Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Instructor: A. Ozkal-Telhan
    Prerequisites & Notes
    ARTS 051-01 Intro to New Media Practices I
  

  • ARTS 060 - Problems in Drawing


    Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 3 hours
    Attribute: 3HU

    This course is intent on developing skills and methodologies introduced in Drawing 040. Assignments will engage postmodern strategies relevant to graphic representation. Emphasis will be placed on formal concerns of subject, image, material, and technique. Projects will explore the nature of figuration and the use of figure in a narrative pictorial context. Other projects will research symbolism in painting and the sequential development of abstraction as an expressive method and metaphoric iconography. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: D. Harvey, S. Umbenhour
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Completion of ARTS 040
  

  • ARTS 062 - Problems in: Intermedia/Drawing, The Nature of the Abstract


    Semester Offered: Second Semester
    Credits (Range): 4 hours
    Attribute: 4HU

    What is Abstract Art? How did it come into being? Does it have content? Is it founded in concrete ideas? Is it divorced from social accountability? Is it entropic? What does it communicate or express? These are a sample of the questions to be raised and addressed in this class. They will be addressed through a series of controlled drawing assignments designed to develop both critical thinking and technical drawing skills. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Instructor: J. Pearson
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Students are strongly advised not to register for any other studio courses when taking this course.
 

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