Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

This program encompasses in depth studies in the areas of theater, music theater, and vocal music. Students of music theater, build a strong foundation in a variety of forms and styles of musical/dramatic expression. Emphasis is placed on development of vocal and ensemble techniques and production skills.

Modul program

The program modules are as follows: Required General Education Core 44-47 hours; Area I ¡V Foundation Skills 18-21 hours; FSL 101 Foundations of Scholarship and Learning 2 hours; Rhetoric and Communication 15 hours; ENG 101 English Composition I (3); ENG 102 English Composition II (3); SPEE 220 Fundamentals of Speech (3); SPAN 111 Elementary Spanish I (3); SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish II (3); Mathematics (choose one) 3-4 hours; MATH 110 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts (3); MATH 111 College Algebra (3); MATH 121 Calculus (4); Area II ¡V A Liberal Arts Education 26 hours; Arts and Humanities (choose one 3 hours; ART 191 Enhancing Art Understanding (3); PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy (3); Literature in English (choose one 3 hours; ENG 215 Introduction to Literature (3); ENG 216 Topics in Literature (3); The Social Sciences (choose two 6 hours; ANTH (SOC) 210 Cultural Anthropology (3); ECON 241 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) or ECON 242 Principles of Microeconomics (3); PSY 201 General Psychology (3) or PSY 211 Human Growth and Development (3); SOC 221 Introduction to Sociology (3); History (choose one sequence 6 hours; HIS 191 and 192 World Civilization I and II (6); HIS 201 and 202 History of the U.S. I and II (6); The Natural Sciences 8 hours: Choose one course from the following: BIO 100 Principles of Biology (4); BIO 111 and 111L General Biology and Lab (4); Choose one course from the following: ASTR 100 Principles of Astronomy (4); CHEM 103 Introduction to Chemistry (4); PS 100 Physical Science (4); Fine Arts Core Requirements 15 hours; MU 128 Fundamentals of Music (3); THR 100 Introduction to Theatre (3); THR 200 Beginning Acting (3); Choose one (1) of the following courses: DN 150 Introduction to Dance (3); MU 129 Music Listening (3); Courses for Emphasis in Music Theatre 45 hours; MU 131 Elementary Music Theory I (3); MU 132 Elementary Music Theory II (3); MU 133 Sight Singing and Ear Training I (1); MU 134 Sight Singing and Ear Training II (1); MU 142/342 Applied Music (Voice) Private (1); MU 117/317 Concert Recital Enrichment (0); MU 231 Advanced Music Theory I (3); MU 232 Advanced Music Theory II (3); MU 320 Music History Survey II (3); MU 330 Basic Conducting Techniques (3); MU 215 Music Theatre/Opera Workshop (4); (Must be taken for 4 semesters at 1 hour per semester) MU 385 Language Diction for Singers (3); MU 255 Piano Proficiency (0); MU 350 Applied Music Recital (1); (Student may substitute a lead role in a musical for his/her junior recital with written approval from the voice faculty and Fine Arts Chairperson.); MU 450 Applied Music Recital (1); Music Ensemble (Student must enroll a minimum of 8 semesters.) (8); MU 102-302 University Singers (1); MU 104-304 Cumberland Chorale (1); Review Courses: (Students may test out of some or all of these courses. If taken, courses count for elective credit but not toward forty-five (45) hours Music Theatre Emphasis.); MU 151-252 Class Piano I and II (1-3); Fine Arts Electives 9 hours; Choose three (3) of the following courses: ART 150 Studio Art Fundamentals (3); ART 191 Enhancing Art Understanding (3); DN 120 Theatre Dance and Tap (1-3); DN 150 Introduction to Dance (3); DN 340 Ballet Technique (or other technique)(3); DN 430 horeography/Improvisation (3); MU 340 Instrumentation/Orchestration (3); THR 320 Voice and Articulation (3); THR 210 Essentials of Theatre Production (3); THR 310 Advanced Acting (3); General Electives 3-4 hours: Students may take additional music courses as General Electives.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Students should have a graduation from an accredited high school. All students from countries where English is not the native language must demonstrate five hundred (500) or higher on the written TOEFL examination or a score of 173 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL examination by submitting an official copy of the TOEFL grade report. They need to complete both the English and reading sequences of the Cumberland University developmental studies program if proficiency in English is not demonstrated. In addition to this, a cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale is required, if the high school does not provide it or if Cumberland University academic advisors cannot evaluate the transcript properly. ACT or SAT examinations are required for freshmen or transfers who have less than 30 hours of college work. The minimum scores that are required for a composite score of 21 ACT composite, 980/990 SAT critical reading and math combined score. Students who have completed a thirteenth year in a secondary (high) school must take and pass CLEP examinations to receive college credit for courses taken in that thirteenth year. All international students must enroll in health and accident insurance approved by Cumberland University and provides evidence of appropriate insurance.

Kualifikasi

Sarjana (S1)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

Cumberland University

Nama jurusan

School of Music and the Arts