Art Emphasis (as one of two major components)
4 studio art/art history courses, which can include upper-level courses: 18 credits
1 art history course: 3 credits
1 upper-level studio art/art history course: 3 credits
Second area of emphasis (Music, Theater, or Writing): 18 credits
IA 0101 Arts Awareness: 3 credits
COMM 1307 Visual Communications: 3 credits
IA 1451Capstone: 3 credits
Total credits: 45 credits
Music Emphasis (as one of two major components)
5 3-credit lower-level music courses: 15 credits
MUSIC 1339 Musical Styles: 3 credits
Second area of emphasis (Art, Theater, or Writing): 18 credits
IA 0101 Arts Awareness: 3 credits
COMM 1307 Visual Communications: 3 credits
IA 1451Capstone: 3 credits
Total credits: 45 credits
The IA Major Program consists of a total of 45 credits. There are 9 general program credits, including a 3 credits "Arts Awareness"; a 3 credits "Visual Communications"; and a 3 credits "Capstone" courses, taken by all IA Major students, 18 credits in each of two major areas of study (total 36 credits) within four disciplines, art, music, theater, and writing.
Arts education, training, and practical experience will be gained in the following areas: studies in creative and conceptual arts, computer graphics and music technology, creative writing, community arts, performing arts, and interdisciplinary arts.
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This capstone project is the culminating event of the IA Major Program. It is an interdisciplinary arts event conceived, created, and produced by the IA major graduate. It may take the form of an art exhibition, musical performance, multi-media artwork, theatrical performance, or lecture with a demonstration. However, the major criteria of the Capstone project must encompass some aspect of artistic presentation or performance by the IA degree candidate. Also, the proposed project must be approved by the program committee in order to be scheduled and marked for public exhibition, performance or lecture.
Internships offer students an opportunity to work in a professional setting such as an art gallery or theater. Through internships students can gain practical work experience, learn about the activities of particular kinds of business, and develop skills and knowledge that will help them in pursuing employment after graduation.
Internships offer students an opportunity to work in a professional setting such as an art gallery or theater. Through internships students can gain practical work experience, learn about the activities of particular kinds of business, and develop skills and knowledge that will help them in pursuing employment after graduation.
Applied Music courses provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit for their private lessons. These lessons are private. Lessons are arranged between students and instructors. Also, students have access to UPB’s excellent practice studios throughout the semester.
Theater Emphasis (as one of two major components)
THEA 0101 Introduction to Theater: 3 credits
THEA 0203 Play Analysis: 3 credits
2 courses from THEA 0102 Stagecraft and/or THEA 0103 Performance: 6 credits
1 upper-level theater course: 3 credits
1 further elective course in theater, lower or upper level: 3 credits
Second area of emphasis (Art, Music, or Writing): 18 credits
IA 0101 Arts Awareness: 3 credits
COMM 1307 Visual Communications: 3 credits
IA 1451Capstone: 3 credits
Total credits: 45 credits
Writing Emphasis (as one of two major components)
4 writing courses, which can include upper-level courses: 12 credits
1 literature course: 3 credits
1 upper-level writing course: 3 credits
Second area of emphasis (Art, Music, or Theater): 18 credits
IA 0101 Arts Awareness: 3 credits
COMM 1307 Visual Communications: 3 credits
IA 1451Capstone: 3 credits
Total credits: 45 credits
