major requirements
The Performing Arts Department offers 3 distinct tracks for majors: Dance, Music and Theatre. A student selecting a performing arts major with an emphasis in dance, music, or theatre is required to take a sequence of courses which studies the similarities and differences among the performing arts, courses in the area of specific emphasis, and breadth courses in the other 2 areas. In each track the student studies the art form from the perspective of history and aesthetics, theory and practical application.
The Dance Emphasis
Prior dance experience is helpful, but not necessary.
1, 14, 22 (.25 x 3), 115, 121, 122 (.25 x 4), 123, 125, 126 (3x), 135, 198. Jan Term Choreogrophy Class (2). Bio 15/16 recommended for Area B.
The Music Emphasis
1, 10, 11, 12 (.25 x 6, including 2 Piano), 111, 114, 116, 117, 118, 125, 135, 198
The Theatre Emphasis
1, 30, 33, 36 (.5 x2), 38 (.5), 115, 125, 130, 132, 133, 135, 136, 137; one of 138 (.5), 139 (.5), 140 (.5); and 198
