The Arts are important constituents of human culture. Art refers to a diverse range of human activities, creations, and expressions that are appealing to the senses or emotions of a human individual. The study of the seven lively arts - architecture, painting, sculpture, dance, drama, music, and literature - plays a vital role in a liberal arts education and can provide ways in which a student can gain an understanding and appreciation of the intrinsic values of the arts. Understanding the arts provides students with a basis for understanding some of the basic principles that unite individuals. The study of the arts can provide a powerful motivational tool to those who are successful and can provide the impetus to succeed in other academic areas. In addition, course offerings in the arts are dedicated to achieving the Mission of King’s College in that they not only direct students toward the tools they need to make a living, but also guide them toward a better understanding of how to live.
Students enrolled in courses under this category will be introduced to the various aspects of theater arts and will be provided with the tools for critical evaluation of various entertainment and amusement media. Students will develop an appreciation for this most collaborative of art forms through various production and performance courses.
Students
enrolled in courses in
the art of dance will be introduced through lecture and demonstration to
beginning-level dance performance. Courses are designed to explore the
proper technique appropriate for various periods and styles of dance, such
as movement, jazz, modern, and tap, and will deal with style, retention of
steps, body line, how to count and other basic dance necessities.
Students enrolled in courses under this category will learn how Western and Global music developed throughout the centuries. Students will learn the theory behind music composition. This will include note reading, rhythms, chord progressions, and four part writing among other topics, as well as analyzing musical compositions. Students will also learn about the various historical time periods of music, how music differs from period to period, and the way it is used in societies and cultures. Ability to read music is not a prerequisite.
Students enrolled in courses in this category will strive to improve their skills in music performance. Students may study guitar, piano, or voice either on an individual basis or in small classes. Students will be able to begin playing an instrument or continue learning an instrument throughout the semester. Each student will be required to perform in a recital during the semester of study.
Introductory courses focusing on a particular period in history and understanding how the art being produced during the time period reflects cultural, historical, political, religious, and social trends, how different art forms relate to and draw upon one another, and how to analyze various works of art. Courses will also introduce the student to many of the diverse aspects of art such as its components, media and techniques, and content, as well as its history.
Introductory courses concerned with fundamentals such as: composition, observation, drawing from life, basic color theory, photography, and basic techniques. Through the practical experience, students learn to see and think as an artist thinks, to appreciate artistic creations and everyday objects as "things designed by artists", and most importantly, to think divergently.
Introductory courses focusing on various genres, including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or drama. Course work will focus on defining “good” writing and encouraging a process approach through multiple drafts of work and participation in group editing sessions.
Through study of selected film and/or film genres, courses will introduce some major concepts in film studies and film language (editing, cinematography, sound, special effects, etc.) Courses will culminate in an understanding of the many ways films produce meaning through critical interpretations and deep analysis. Courses will provide students with a vocabulary and a grammar of film that will enable them to read what the actors, writers, designers, directors, and producers are saying.
COURSE OFFERINGS - SPRING 2010
CART Coordinator: M. Sheileen Corbett