Plus any three of the following elective courses (nine hours):
MLS 400 Latinos/as in the U.S 3
MLS 402 El Siglo de Oro 3
MLS 403 Readings in Modern Peninsular Literature 3 MLS 404 Readings in Modern Spanish American Literature 3
MLS 450 Independent Study 1-3
MLS 480 Topics in Hispanic Literature 3
Total credit hours 27
It is expected that Spanish majors will pursue some independent study. Although not strictly required, it is also expected that majors will spend at least one semester in a Spanish language Study Abroad program. (Contact the Study Abroad Office) Requirements for the minor in Spanish
(Prerequisites: MLS 101, 102, 201, 202 or equivalent)
Students wishing to minor in Spanish take four required courses (MLS 300, MLS 309 (unless waived by instructor), 1-3 or MLS 310 or 311 or MLS 312 or 313 for a total of nine or twelve credit hours. They select one or two additional course from the major level elective courses.
Total credit hours 15
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Other performance opportunities include senior dance projects and participation in residency concerts. Dependent on funding availability, students also have the opportunity to attend and participate in the annual American College Dance Festival.
Requirements for the Dance minor:
DAN 110 Fundamentals of Dance 2
DAN 275 Improvisation/Composition I 2
DAN 280 Dance History 4
DAN 350 AU Dance Theatre 4
DAN 375 Improvisation/Composition II 2
Electives in dance technique courses (8 credits)
DAN 220/320 Modern Dance 2
DAN 230/330 Ballet I 2
DAN 240/340 Jazz 2
DAN 450 Independent Study 1-4
Total credit hours 22
Music
All AU students have many opportunities for musical study and performance, regardless of degree major or minor. In addition to introductory music theory, ear training, and special topics courses, students can take classes in areas such as piano, voice, strings and woodwinds and/or study privately in voice or a variety of instruments. They may even choose to learn to play the Davis Memorial Carillon with lessons from the University Carillonneur.
Students have unlimited access to fine pianos and practice rooms. String, woodwind and brass instruments are available. The Division of Performing Arts offers a Music Minor
Numerous vocal and instrumental ensembles, large and small, abound at AU, providing students with a wide range of opportunities for performance. These ensembles, both vocal and instrumental, are open to all students. Select groups require auditions. Students also may choose to participate in smaller chamber ensembles.
Requirements for the Music minor
MUS 110 Music Appreciation 4
MUS 120 Fundamentals of Music I 4
MUS 221 Class Piano I 2
MUS 222 Class Piano II 2
MUS 260 Special Topics 4
MUS 160-179 Music Ensembles 4
MUS 100-109;
300-309 Applied Lessons 4
Total credit hours 24
Theatre
All students, regardless of academic major, are enthusiastically encouraged to participate in faculty and student directed productions and to take Theatre courses.
Performance opportunities and production options abound for those pursuing a Theatre degree. All Theatre majors, in addition to core requirements, electives, and related courses, are actively involved and encouraged to participate in all aspects of the annual main-stage productions. Opportunities are available in acting, all areas of design (scenic, lighting, costume, sound, props), stage management, construction, scenic painting, directing and producing.
Theatre majors are prepared to move into a broad range of theatre-related
occupations or graduate school, with emphases in performance, design and technical areas.
Requirements for the Theatre major Core Requirements:
THR 101 Introduction to Theatre 4
THR 111 Technical Theatre 4
or
THR 210 Principles of Theatrical and Performance Design 3
Note: students with design/tech emphasis must take both THR 111 and THR 210
THR 241 Acting I 4
THR 303 Theatre History I 4
THR 304 Theatre History II 4
THR 451 Directing I 3
THR 452 Directing II 3
or
THR 471 Senior Project 2-4
Total credit hours (minimum) 28
Electives in Theatre: (12 credits)
THR 190 The Performing Arts: A Global Perspective 4
THR 205 Women in American Theatre 2
EGL 205 The Play’s the Thing! – Playwriting 4
THR 221 Stage Makeup 2
THR 242, 342, 442 Performance Lab I, II, III 3
THR 305/AN 305 Cultural Perspectives in Theatre and Performance 3
THR 311 Scene Design 3
THR 321 Costume Design 3
THR 331 Lighting Design 3
THR 332 Stage Sound 2
THR 341 Acting II 3
THR 160, 260, 360 Theatre Practicum 4
THR 380 Internship 2-4
THR 411 Advanced Projects in Theatrical Design
and Technology 1-4
THR 441 Acting III 3
THR 450 Independent Study 2-4
THR 452 Directing II 3
THR 460 Special Topics 1-4
Related Fields: (6 Credits)
ART 111 Painting and Drawing 4
ART 121 Sculpture 4
ART 133 Photography 4
ART 171 Foundations of Art History I 3
ART 172 Foundations of Art History II 3
DAN 110 Fundamentals of Dance 2
DAN 280 Dance History 4
DAN 220,230,240,
320,330,340 (All Dance technique classes) 2
DAN 275,375 Improvisation/Composition I; II 2
DAN 350 Alfred University Dance Theatre 2
EGL 214 Introduction to Drama 4
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EGL 224 Introduction to Shakespeare 2-4
EGL 225 Shakespeare in Cinema 2-4
EGL 302 Greek Tragedy 2-4
EGL 311 Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories 4
EGL 313 Shakespeare’s Tragedies 4
EGL 371 Dramatis Personae 4
HSP 208 Philosophy of the Arts 4
HSP 348 Aesthetics 4
HSR 307 Myth, Ritual and the Creative Process 4
HSR 308 Artists, Shamans and Cosmology 4
MUS 110 Music Appreciation 4
MUS 120 Fundamentals of Music I, II 4
MUS 160-179 Music Ensembles 2
MUS 100-109; 300-309 Applied Lessons 1, 2
MUS 220-222 Voice, Piano Classes 2
PE 105 Beginning Fencing 2
(other courses may be considered; must be approved by the Division Chair) Total credit hours required for major (minimum) 36 A Theatre minor is also available for those students who wish to major in another field, yet devote serious effort to their development as theatre artists.
Requirements for the Theatre minor
THR 101 Introduction to Theatre 3
THR 111 Technical Theatre 4
or THR 210 Principles of Theatrical and Performance Design 3
THR 241 Acting I 4
THR 303 Theatre History I 4
THR 304 Theatre History II 4
THR 360 Theatre Practicum 2
THR 451 Directing I 3
Total credit hours 23-24