A variety of courses are available this summer in the College of Fine Arts:
Middle Core General Education courses
IDS 121.37, Text and Context: Theatre and Film: Exploration of the Black Identity in America
July 17 - August 11, 9am-11:50am, MTWR
The course will explore the formation and evolution of the black identity. Ultimately, the course will present a topical study of race, gender, and class – the central battlegrounds on which questions of racial identity and national belonging have been waged. We will examine race and representation, the idea of “the other,” and various perspectives on identity. This course will primarily examine plays and films but will also reference articles, poems, artwork, and music in order to unpack the series of myths Whites and Blacks have told about themselves, each other, and American culture.
IDS 121.39, Text and Context: Women X Women
May 22 - June 16, 9am-11:50am, MTWR
Women X Women will examine the relationships between women: mothers and daughters, sisters, lovers, strangers, and friends. Our texts will be plays by contemporary women playwrights. We will explore the feminine voice, the representation of women in advertising/theatre/television/film, and current women's issues.
IDS 121.03, Text and Context: Music
June 12-July 21, MTWRF 1:25-2:45
This course will examine the various types of musical languages ranging from literal texts to abstract sound. Similarly, the various factors of context will be explored as a method of further comprehending meaning within musical texts.
Outer Core General Education courses
ART 176, Arts and Society: Visual Arts
June 19 - July 14, 9am-11:50am, MTWR
Examination of the relationship between the visual arts and
their political/social culture.
MUSIC 152, Experiencing Music
June 10 - July 28
Examination of the structures of various musical forms
through listening, discussion, and attendance at performances.
Content may vary.
THEATRE 152, Experiencing Theatre
May 22 - June 16, 9am-11:50am, MTWR
Exposure to and application of the various artistic perspectives
that share the collaborative process of theatrical production.
THEATRE 275.02, World Arts: Film (Meets Global Studies requirement.)
May 22 - June 16
Introduction to film from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
Illinois Articulation Iniative (IAI) transferrable General Education courses
ART 156, Survey of Art History II
July 17 - Aug 11, 10am-12:50pm, MTWR (Open to majors and non-majors; IAI transferable course.)
Art and architecture in Western Europe from the late Middle Ages through the 18th century..
THEATRE 170, Introduction to Film Arts
May 22 - June 16, 9am-11:50am, MTWR
Artistic and social values of the cinema as a contemporary art form. Screening and discussion of selected films.
Other Courses
ART/MUSIC/THEATRE 388, Selected Topics in Arts Technology
May 22 - June 23, 9am-11:50am, 9:00am-11:50am, MTWR
Varied emphasis reflecting integration of computers with digital sound/graphic technologies and authoring tools for applications in the arts.
ART 104, Visual Thinking: Drawing Fundamentals
May 22 - June 16, 7:30am-12:00pm, MTWR (Open to majors and non-majors.)
Concepts fundamental to all studio offerings. Emphasis on direct observation, developing pictorial space and drawing concepts, practiced with traditional materials.
ART 204, Art for Elementary Schools
2 sections: May 22 - June 16, 9am-11:50am, MTWR and June 19 - July 14, 9am-11:50am, MTWR
A course required for all Elementary Education majors.
Theoretical, practical, and experiential learning for developing awareness, knowledge and skills in visual art with an emphasis on integrating the arts.
ART 451.26, Special Projects in Art: Aesthetics in Art Education
June 19 - July 28, 10:00am-12:25pm, MTR
For graduate students in art. An individual project in art education chosen and planned by the student with approval of the instructor.
MUSIC 277, Arts for Elementary Schools: Music
May 30 - June 23
Survey of Music Education K-6; current practices and materials for teaching elementary general music.
MUSIC 452, Music since 1950
June 12 - July 7
Study of music developments, trends, and styles since 1950 and their interactions.
MUSIC 457, Music Research: Sources and Methods
July 10 - August 4
Critical examination of musical source materials, survey of research practices in music and practice in writing about music.
MUSIC 471, Measuring and Evaluating Music Behavior
June 12 - July 7
Study of measurement theory, standardized tests, test construction and interpretation. Measurement of music aptitude, achievement, performance, aesthetic response, preference, appreciation.
THEATRE 101, Oral Interpretation
May 22 - June 16, 9am-11:50am, MTWR
The individual performance of non-dramatic literature as an approach to the study of literature and performance.
THEATRE 228, Special Topics in Dance
July 17 - August 3, MTWR, 5:30pm-9:20pm
Intermediate/Advanced level technique classes offered based in Ballet, Modern, and Jazz, followed by conditioning taught daily by nationally renown faculty. A creative lab/ improvisation/ repertory will follow technique class each day in which students will be directed in choreography and compositional work. Distinguished faculty will rotate throughout the three-week summer school session offering unique expertise to the class.
THEATRE 237, Stage Make-up
June 19 - July 13, 1:00pm-1:50pm MWTR; lab 2:00pm-3:50pm
Introduction to make-up technique through lecture-demonstration and laboratory practice. Development of ability in corrective and prosthetic make-up for characterization.
See your advisor, consult the Summer Session
Class Registration Directory, or contact the Schools of Art (438-5621),
Music (438-7631), or Theatre (438-8783) for more information.
