College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts
General Statement
The College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts is the home of the visual and performing arts at Texas A&M University. The college offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in creative practices and to develop intellectual responsiveness to the problems, questions, and values that will confront them in their professions and as lifelong learners.
The faculty of the college includes artists, computer scientists, designers, historians, performers, creative technologists, and critical theorists. At the foundation of the college’s academic programs is an interdisciplinary approach to exploring where art, science, technology and theory combine through dance, music, theater, and visual art and design.
Undergraduate degrees are offered in Performance and Visual Studies, Dance Science, and Visualization with undergraduate minors in Art, Choreography, Dance Performance, Devised Theatre, Film and Media Studies, Game Design and Development, Graphic Design, Music, Music Technology, Performance Studies, Studio Art, and Virtual Production and an undergraduate certificate in Performing Social Activism.
Graduate degrees include the Master of Arts in Performance Studies, Master of Fine Arts in Visualization, and Master of Science in Visualization. Graduate Certificates are offered in Film and Media Studies and in Popular Culture.
- Art (ARTS)
- Dance Education (DCED)
- Film Studies (FILM)
- Music Technology (MSTC)
- Music (MUSC)
- Performance Studies (PERF)
- Theatre (THEA)
- Visual Studies (VIST)
Art (ARTS)
ARTS 101 Lumiere - Paris The City of Lights
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Overview of French art, culture and society in nineteenth-century Paris; focus on the movements of Academicism, Realism and Impressionism; the artists and artworks of the time; exploration of issues in early Modern society; and connections between art and society through the use of the strategy game ARTé: Lumière.
ARTS 102 Mecenas - The World of the Medici
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Survey of architecture, painting, sculpture and the minor arts from the Italian Renaissance of the 15th and 16th centuries surrounding the Medici family; the intersection with art patronage, economics and politics through the strategy game Arté Mecenas.
ARTS 103 Design I
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
(ARTS 1311) Design I. Two-dimensional design; fundamentals of line, color, form, texture, shape, space and composition. Prerequisites: Graphic Design or Studio Art minor.
ARTS 104 Introduction to Graphic Design
Credit 1.
2 Lab Hours.
Exploration of the concepts and techniques utilized in graphic design; layout, typography, use of color, design principles; integration of type and images. Prerequisites: Graphic Design or Studio Art minor.
ARTS 111 Drawing I
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
(ARTS 1316) Drawing I. Principles of composition and form, media, techniques, and subjects; exploration of perceptual and descriptive drawing; mark making as a developmental process in art and design practice. Prerequisites: Graphic Design or Studio Art minor.
ARTS 115 Drawing for Visualization
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Investigation of and practice with media, methods and techniques in communication of design; observational drawing; proportion, form, line and value. Prerequisite: Lower division in Visualization.
ARTS 149 Art History Survey I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(ARTS 1303) Art History Survey I. Survey of architecture, painting, sculpture and the minor arts from prehistoric times to 14th century.
ARTS 150 Art History Survey II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(ARTS 1304) Art History Survey II. Survey of architecture, painting, sculpture and the minor arts from the 14th century to the end of the 20th century; also taught at Galveston campus.
ARTS 210 Introduction to Digital Photography
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
(ARTS 2356) Introduction to Digital Photography. Introduction to photography; digital camera controls; creation, manipulation and critique of the digital image; composition and aesthetics; exposure control; digital work-flow. Prerequisite: Non-visualization majors only.
ARTS 212 Life Drawing
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
6 Lab Hours.
(ARTS 2323) Life Drawing. Study of the form, volume, structure and movement of the human figure; emphasis on proportion and anatomy. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARTS 111 or ARTS 115.
ARTS 231 Digital Form and Fabrication
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Introduction to and development of three-dimensional modeling and prototyping skills for sculptural form. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 106 or equivalent.
ARTS 234 Body Art of Tattoos
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of body art from the Stone Age to present day; aesthetics, sign, symbol, social and cultural significance.
ARTS 255 Typography
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Introduction to the art and history of typography; basic understanding of typography; exploration of typography through reading, research, exercises, and design production; the history of typographic forms, principles of typographic composition, and the expressive potential of type. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 105 or ARTS 104.
ARTS 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of art history or visualization. May be repeated for credit.
ARTS 303 Graphic Design I
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Principles and elements of graphic design; composition problem solving, conceptual thinking and application to visual communication. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ARTS 104 or VIST 105.
ARTS 304 Graphic Design II
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Continuation of ARTS 303; concepts in advanced graphics as a tool for design solutions for publication and promotion; emphasis on creative thinking over technology. Prerequisites: ARTS 303; junior or senior classification.
ARTS 305 Painting I
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Traditional and contemporary painting approaches and media; emphasis on form, composition, observational representation. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARTS 111 or ARTS 115.
ARTS 308 Sculpture
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Principles and processes of form making; space and materials; context and content of three-dimensional form. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARTS 111 or ARTS 115.
ARTS 311 Traditional Photography
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Photographic image as a medium of visual expression; basic theory and practice of still photography; historic development and aesthetic concern for photographic imagery. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ARTS 103 or VIST 205.
ARTS 312 Advanced Photography
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Advanced photographic image-making; development, control and presentation of the expressive photographic image; traditional and/or new media. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARTS 210, VIST 310, or ARTS 311.
ARTS 315 Figure Drawing For Narrative and Concept Development
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Exploration of contemporary drawing practices and theory; investigation into the relationship with digital media including animation, photography and other digital technologies; development of personal approaches to media, techniques and thematic content; creation of a creative workflow and visual vocabulary. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARTS 212.
ARTS 325 Digital Painting
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Theory and practice of digital painting media; exploration of traditional and new forms of art making and creativity; emphasis on color theory; field trip required. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ARTS 111 or ARTS 115.
ARTS 328 Advanced Painting
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Experiments in spatial design; intermediate aspects of creative process; issues in contemporary art; modeling and construction techniques as they may facilitate the generation of new forms and compositions; formal visual analysis and critique. Prerequisites: ARTS 305; upper division in Visualization or approval of instructor.
ARTS 329 Texas Art History
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
The development of visual arts in Texas; an examination of art movements, artists and major works exhibiting a broad range of artistic techniques. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARTS 149, ARTS 150, ARTS 349, ARCH 249, ARCH 250, or ARCH 350.
ARTS 330 The Arts of America
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of painting, sculpture, crafts and architecture of prehistoric America to the present; emphasis on art as a record of cultural, economic and social evolution. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARTS 149, ARTS 150, ARTS 349, ARCH 249, ARCH 250, or ARCH 350.
ARTS 335 The Art and Architecture of Rome
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Rome as a microcosm of western civilization; a survey of western architectural and art history from antiquity through the Baroque; a focus on the Eternal City's buildings, paintings, mosaics and sculptures exploring criteria, methods, goals and results of major architectural and artistic movements and the people involved. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARTS 149, ARTS 150, ARTS 349, ARCH 249, ARCH 250, or ARCH 350.
ARTS 339 Themes in Contemporary Art
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Thematic survey of art since 1960; exploration of changing roles in art production, performance, presentation and criticism; art and artist in the global context; contemporary theory and criticism. Prerequisite: Admission to upper division.
ARTS 340 History of the Photographic Image
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of photography; social, cultural, political, scientific and artistic contexts; important photographic themes and photographers. Prerequisite: ARTS 149, ARTS 150, ARTS 349, ARCH 249, ARCH 250, or ARCH 350.
ARTS 341 History of Animation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of the animated image in the nineteenth-century through the twenty-first century ; developments, theories and ideologies in computer animation. Prerequisites: Grade C or better in ARTS 149, ARTS 150, ARTS 349, ARCH 249, ARCH 250, ARCH 350, or FILM 299.
ARTS 342 History of Graphic Design
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of graphic design; understanding visual language, semiotic theory, technological developments associated with graphic design production, social, cultural, political and artistic influence on visual communication. Prerequisite: ARTS 149, ARTS 150, ARTS 349, ARCH 249, ARCH 250, or ARCH 350.
ARTS 343 History of Illustration
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of illustration; early scrolls, codexes and manuscript illumination; print culture; commercial processes of the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: ARTS 149, ARTS 150, ARTS 349, ARCH 249, ARCH 250, or ARCH 350.
ARTS 345 History of Gaming
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Modern game creation and play; theory, history, and development. Prerequisites: ARTS 149, ARTS 150, ARTS 349, ARCH 249, ARCH 250, or ARCH 350.
ARTS 349 The History of Modern Art
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Chronological development of late 19th through 20th century art; emphasis on key artists, paintings, sculpture, photography and architecture. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor and undergraduate program coordinator.
ARTS 350 The Arts and Civilization
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Investigation of the image of work of selected periods in terms of criticism, aesthetic rationale, specific masters and social significance by going beyond historical chronology. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ARTS 149, ARTS 150, ARTS 349, ARCH 249, ARCH 250, or ARCH 350.
ARTS 353 Color Theory
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Examination of color and color theory including optical phenomena, color theory and perception; application and principles with respect to art and design; two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects examining color theories. Prerequisites: Junior classification in Visualization major; Graphic Design or Studio Art minor.
ARTS 356 Motion Graphics
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Investigation of visual communication and commercial art as time-based media; including skill development in the use of software to develop storyboards and animation including creating, importing, and sequencing media elements; focus on the effective use of graphic design elements in motion including type, logos, infographics, and color. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ARTS 104 or VIST 105; grade of C or better in ARTS 303.
ARTS 403 Graphic Design III
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Advanced graphic design concepts and practices; development of unified graphic campaigns to promote a product, an organization, a publication, a service, or business; advanced problem-solving techniques based on the design process through research, analysis, and presentation; systematic approach to visual development. Prerequisites: ARTS 303 and ARTS 304; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor and undergraduate program coordinator; knowledge of industry-standard software (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) is expected.
ARTS 435 Digital Sculpture
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Instruction in advanced digital workflows and aesthetic techniques for the creation of narrative and non-objective sculpture. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; grade of C or better in ARTS 231 and VIST 106.
ARTS 445 Byzantine Art and Architecture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
A critical and historical investigation of Mediterranean art and architecture from the third century to the middle of the fifteenth century; emphasis on the artistic achievements from the late antique Mediterranean and the Byzantine Empire; investigation of architectural decoration, public monuments, cultural diversity and controversies over images. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ARTS 149, ARTS 150, ARTS 349, ARCH 249, ARCH 250, or ARCH 350.
ARTS 455 Experimental Typography
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Investigation of typography in three-dimensional space; exploration of typography in its traditional and experimental forms; exploration of how typography lives in public spaces and how typography can be an interactive and hands-on experience. May be taken for credit up to 6 hours. Prerequisites: Grade C or better in ARTS 255, ARTS 303 and ARTS 304.
ARTS 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Special problems in the fine and applied visual and plastic arts. May be repeated for up to 12 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and undergraduate program coordinator.
ARTS 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified field of the fine or applied visual and plastic arts. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and undergraduate program coordinator.
Dance Education (DCED)
DCED 201 Dance History
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of current dance scene, career fields, education; development of theatrical, social, educational dance from lineage based to contemporary cultures; emphasis on dance in America, genres, roots, heritage, pioneers, crusading artists; impacts, influences, growth, development, trends and continual metamorphosis in the art world.
DCED 202 Dance Appreciation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(DANC 2303) Dance Appreciation. Survey of dance as a cultural and artistic form in numerous countries; exploration of the development and influence of dance in various cultures; analysis of various genres of artistic dance and their development; discussion of aesthetic principles of dance as an art form and how choreographers are influenced by society to create work.
DCED 203 Dance Production
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of philosophy, major aspects and common elements in producing dance concerts; lighting, sound, stage design, terminology, costuming, management, production designs, practical experience with on-stage performances. Prerequisites: Dance science majors, dance concentration majors and dance minors; or approval of instructor.
DCED 215 Pilates Apparatus
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
Study of Pilates apparatus work as designed by Joseph H. Pilates; basic principles of Pilates including breathing, pelvic and ribcage placement, scapulae stabilization, head and cervical alignment; uses apparatuses such as reformer, cadillac, chair, and barrel; incorporates the use of props such as rollers, mini balls, physioballs, blocks, therabands and pinky balls into apparatus work. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: KINE 120 or concurrent enrollment; dance science majors or approval of instructor.
DCED 216/VIST 216 Performance and Editing Documentation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the technical and artistic skills required for filming and documenting performance; fundamental techniques of camera movement and frame composition; hands-on experience learning and operating various cameras, movement apparatuses and camera rigs, lighting equipment, and professional editing programs to produce archival and promotional documentation of live performances. Cross Listing: VIST 216/DCED 216.
DCED 217 Musicality and Movement for Performers
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of music terminology, rhythm, music embodiment, music history, and compositional approaches; exploration of how music, sound, and musicality impact performance; topics include understanding how to communicate with collaborating with musicians and composers; understanding musicality and how it relates to dance practice.
DCED 222 Introduction to Dance Science
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the field of dance science including history, related professions and organizations, post graduate work and current research in the field; exploring basic anatomy and kinesiology concepts relevant to dance; injury prevention, common injuries in dance and return to dance procedures; wellness concepts directly related to dance nutrition, physiological and psychological issues for dancers. Prerequisites: Dance science majors or approval of instructor.
DCED 230 Conditioning for Dancers
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
2 Lab Hours.
Introduction to the fitness and conditioning needs of dancers; explanation of physical demands of different dance genres; understanding stretching mechanics and techniques for dancers with and without hypermobility; exploration of strengthening exercises to specific areas of the body; identification of individual conditioning needs; design and implement conditioning program for dancer needs.
DCED 240 Improvisation and Partnering
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Description of movement principles of space, time, and force experiment with exploration of these principles through dance improvisation and partnering; development of movement sequences individually from various stimuli such as poetry, pictures, sculpture, and other art; experimentation with concepts of leading and following others through movement, and explore properties of momentum, weight sharing, contact improvisation, timing and trust.
DCED 242 Contact Improvisation
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Introduction to and exploration of the principles of improvisational partnering including touch, trust, weight sharing, and non-verbal communication; experiment with non-codified/free movement in collaboration with peers including concepts of listening, responding, leading, following, pushing, and pulling; understanding principles of safe alignment and lifting; learning about the history of contact improvisation from creation to present day and understanding the social/cultural influences which shape the form.
DCED 250 Contemporary Ballet
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Introduction to contemporary ballet technique for dancers; series of barre exercises progressing to center work, explanation of positions of the body and port de bras; understand proper body alignment as it relates to ballet and integrated contemporary techniques; exploration of choreographic phrases of movement; identifying and appreciating contemporary ballet as a sub-genre of ballet. Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in DCED 260 or DCED 261; Dance Science majors; Dance minors; University Studies: Dance Concentration students; approval of instructor.
DCED 260 Ballet I
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
(DANC 1241) Ballet I. Introduction to ballet technique for dancers; series of barre exercises progressing to center work, explanation of positions of the body and port de bras; understand proper body alignment as it relates to ballet technique; appreciation of ballet as an instrument of expression. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisites: Dance science majors, dance concentration majors and dance minors; or approval of instructor.
DCED 261 Movement Lab: Ballet I
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Understand body alignment through ballet technique; assess individual muscular and skeletal imbalances during a ballet technique class; video references of proper body alignment; anatomical explanation and assessment of individual's use of lateral rotation in ballet technique. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Dance science majors; university studies dance concentration majors; dance minors; or approval of instructor.
DCED 265 Dance Performance Practicum
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
Dance repertory to engage in dance practice through the process of rehearsals and performance; collaborating in choreographic processes with varying approaches; understanding of rehearsal processes including studio practice, performance spacing, and technical and dress rehearsals; execution of performance in various settings including the stage, community, and other various professional engagements. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
DCED 271 Modern Dance I
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Study and understanding of modern dance concepts; lateral curve, contraction, spiral, high curve, high release, rotation versus parallel, body alignment, moving in and out of the floor, fluidity of phrase work, musicality and kinesthetic awareness. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisites: Dance science majors, dance concentration majors and dance minors; or approval of instructor.
DCED 272 Movement Lab: Modern Dance I
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Understand body alignment through modern dance; assess individual muscular and skeletal body imbalances during a modern dance class; introduction of how to work with imbalances in the body while executing proper dance technique; understand the structural and muscular alignment of parallel versus lateral rotation. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Dance Science majors and minors; approval of instructor.
DCED 286 Jazz Dance I
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Introduction to the study of jazz dance; includes basic steps, locomotor and axial phrases of movement, concepts, and techniques to develop motor and rhythmical skills for jazz movement; development of coordination, stamina, flexibility, and proper alignment; fostering of individual style and creativity towards performing various combinations; historical background and cultural heritage of jazz dance including various styles and choreographers.
DCED 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of dance. May be repeated for credit.
DCED 292 Tap Dance I
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Fundamentals of tap dance; introductory exploration of rhythms and basic steps, concepts, vocabulary, and techniques used to develop motor skills; historical background of the development of tap dance and its cultural heritage throughout the 20th century. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: BS Dance Science Majors; Performance Minors; approval of instructor.
DCED 297 Hip Hop Dance I
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Fundamentals of street dance styles primarily performed to hip hop music or that have evolved as part of hip hop culture; styles may include breaking, locking, and popping; basic steps, concepts, and techniques used to develop motor and rhythmical skills; historical background of the development of hip hop dance and its cultural heritage.
DCED 303 Health Practices for Dancers
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Focuses on health issues common to the dancer such as overtraining, drug use and performance anxiety, anatomy in relation to proper dance technique, misalignments, imbalances and injuries common to the dancer. Prerequisites: Dance science majors only or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification.
DCED 304 Creative Dance for Children
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Theory and practice of creative movement classes for children; the development stages and learning outcomes of creative movement; incorporation of creative movement into children's classes; dance elements and benefits of creative movement; lesson plans and student assessment. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
DCED 306 Choreographic Principles
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Introduces choreographic devices in solo and duet movement studies; exploration of design principles; creating multiple movement studies using various elements of choreography. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in DCED 240 or DCED 242; junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
DCED 308 Safe Practices in Teaching Dance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Effectively teach a dance technique class safely; explore scientific research and evidence through three areas including environmental, physical and psychological components of a dance class for a multitude of genres and ages; create a safe supportive dance environment; application of relevant anatomical principles; develop a safe dance class.
DCED 310 Research Methods in Dance
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
Understanding of basic research methods and statistical analysis techniques used in dance science research; development of basic skills in reading, reviewing and understanding publications in dance research; topics include research design, ethics in research, information retrieval, data collection methods, subject selection, sources of error, types of research; demonstration of knowledge by analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing research writing in professional journals and by planning a research study. Prerequisites: Junior and senior classification.
DCED 315 Special Populations in Dance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Explanation of how dance influences other populations including children, the elderly, people with learning and physical disabilities, Parkinson’s patients, and other populations; understanding the specific needs of children and adults in special populations; exploration of teaching techniques and movement designed for the specific needs of varied populations and possible physical and/or mental limitations; design movement class based on the needs of a specific group of people with specific physical needs and limitations. Prerequisites: Junior and senior classification.
DCED 351 Pointe and Variations
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Technical study of foundational ballet pointe work; learning and performing choreographed ballet variations; understanding the history and evolution of pointe work and the pointe shoe as it applies to classroom exercises and choreography; strengthening the feet and ankles for pointe work and refining alignment and ballet technique; cultivating a deep appreciation and knowledge of choreographic works throughout history and embodying those works through physical performance. Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in DCED 260, DCED 261, DCED 361, DCED 362, DCED 462, or DCED 463; junior or senior classification; Dance Science or Dance Concentration major or Dance minor; or approval of instructor.
DCED 361 Ballet II
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Intermediate study of ballet; historical background and the knowledge and understanding of its cultural heritage; increased level of difficulty in barre, center and across the floor; concentration and continual refinement of body/spatial awareness, musicality, alignment and execution of correct classical technique. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Dance science majors, dance concentration majors and dance minors; or approval of instructor.
DCED 362 Movement Lab: Ballet II
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Self evaluation of correct body alignment and imbalances while executing proper ballet technique; observation and assessment of the student's progression throughout the semester in regards to proper alignment and technique. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Dance Science majors and minors; approval of instructor.
DCED 372 Modern Dance II
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Intermediate study of modern dance; reviews, historical background and its development within society; continual study and understanding of modern dance concepts; fall/recovery, contract/release, use of breath and weight, spine work, inversion and spatial awareness. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Dance science majors, dance concentration majors and dance minors; or approval of instructor.
DCED 373 Movement Lab: Modern Dance II
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Self evaluation of correct body alignment and imbalances while executing proper modern dance technique; observation and assessment of the student's progression throughout the semester in regards to proper alignment and technique. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Dance Science majors and minors; approval of instructor.
DCED 387 Jazz Dance II
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Intermediate study of jazz dance; review of historical background and cultural heritage; includes several jazz styles; proper body mechanics and alignment; placement exam required on the second day of class. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in DCED 286 or approval of instructor.
DCED 392 Tap Dance II
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Intermediate study of tap dance; continuation of the development of tap technique and fundamentals with a focus on speed, transitions, complex rhythms, and improvisation; exploration of the historical background of the development of tap dance in the 21st century. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in DCED 286 or approval of instructor.
DCED 398 Hip Hop Dance II
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Advanced study of street dance styles primarily performed to hip hop music or that have evolved as part of hip hop culture; styles may include breaking, locking, and popping; advanced steps, concepts, and techniques used to enhance motor and rhythmical skills; study of the current culture of hip hop dance and its social impact. Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in DCED 297 or approval of instructor.
DCED 400 Group Choreography
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Introduces choreographic devices related to group movement studies; explore and create movement studies as a means of first and second function art, use choreographic tools in the dance making process as it relates to group work. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in DCED 306 or approval of instructor.
DCED 401 Dance Pedagogy
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Study of dance pedagogy; major aspects of a dance teacher including knowledge of injury prevention, correct technique, preparation, presentation, evaluation of dance materials, levels and technique class; focus on various teaching methods, tools, planning, communication/instructional skills and learning experiences/styles. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor; junior or senior classification.
DCED 402 Concert Choreography and Production
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Choreograph, design, and produce a concert; accumulation of previous course work in composition should be used to bring the elements of the choreographic process to a final concert including the choreography, costumes, lighting and stage management. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, grade of C or better in DCED 400 or approval of instructor.
DCED 403 Dance Movement Analysis
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Using scientific methods to evaluate the dancer's body; implementation of dance screening process and creation of programs to address specific dance related injuries, imbalances or misalignments; study of current research in dance medicine/science and application of this knowledge to increase longevity of movement. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BIOL 319 and BIOL 320; Dance Science majors or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification.
DCED 405 Career Preparation in Dance
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Preparation for entering desired career field within dance after graduation, including areas of dance performance, dance science, and dance pedagogy; development of materials for self-promotion for jobs or graduate school; develop original portfolio of work. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in DCED 306 or concurrent enrollment; approval of instructor.
DCED 410 Dance Teams in Secondary Education
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of the skills necessary to direct a dance team in secondary education; budgeting, scheduling and interpersonal relationships; examination of the the different seasons and their unique needs, including football, contest, spring show and summer camps; definition of injury protocols and discussion of return to dance procedures; examination of work and life balance; creation of a professional portfolio specific to directing dance. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
DCED 411 Wellness and the Performing Artist
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Issues related to the mental health and wellness of the performing artist; dealing with emotions, creating healthy habits, perfectionism, motivation, and performance anxiety; introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes related to performing artists; broad overview of human development, learning, and memory for all performing artists. Prerequisites: DCED 222 and DCED 315; junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
DCED 416 Conducting Dance Science Research
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Application of knowledge and skills in dance science; design and implement dance science research; develop research skills and lead a research project; includes data collection, analysis, and drawing conclusions from results; presenting research and engaging in discussions. Prerequisites: DCED 305.
DCED 419 Supervised Student Teaching
Credits 6.
6 Other Hours.
Experience a practicum in an accredited public school classroom where techniques of instruction are developed for identified teaching field(s); observing implementation of appropriate instructional strategies for assigned student population. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in DCED 304 or DCED 411 and DCED 401.
DCED 462 Ballet III
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Technical study of classical and contemporary ballet; elevated barre work, traditional components including turns, footwork, adagios, advanced center and floor phrases; study of Cecchetti, Vaganova and collaborative methods; focus on strength, concentration and correct technique on performance combinations. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Dance science majors, dance concentration majors and dance minors; or approval of instructor.
DCED 463 Movement Lab: Ballet III
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Peer evaluation of body alignment, imbalances and biomechanics of movement; explanation of kinesthetic principles and injury prevention through ballet technique; conditioning programs for a peer's imbalances and improper technique in a ballet class. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Dance Science majors and minors; approval of instructor.
DCED 473 Modern Dance III
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Physical and artistic exploration of both traditional and contemporary training methods; three dimensional spine work, inversion, floor work and dynamics. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: DCED 372 or approval of instructor.
DCED 474 Movement Lab: Modern Dance III
Credits 2.
5 Lab Hours.
Peer evaluation of body alignment, imbalances and biomechanics of movement; explanation of kinesthetic principles and injury prevention through modern dance technique; develop conditioning program for a peer's imbalances and improper technique in a modern dance class. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; Dance Science majors and minors; approval of instructor.
DCED 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Special problems in dance assigned to individual students or to groups. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
DCED 488 Jazz Dance III
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
3 Lab Hours.
Advanced study of jazz dance; locomotor and axial phrases of movement, concepts, and techniques to challenge and refine motor and rhythmical skills for jazz movement; increase coordination, stamina, flexibility, and proper alignment; historical background and cultural heritage of jazz dance including various styles and choreographers. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in DCED 387 or approval of instructor.
DCED 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of dance. May be repeated for credit.
DCED 491 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in dance. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
Film Studies (FILM)
FILM 101/VIST 101 Introduction to Visual Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of topics in the interdisciplinary field of visual studies, including forms of art, media, and architecture, and visual culture in global and intercultural contexts; application of visual studies methods and techniques to art, media, and architecture; analysis of the visual in contemporary culture; in-class visual studies exercises and discussions. Cross Listing: VIST 101/FILM 101.
FILM 215/GLST 215 Global Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History and theory of global cinema; historical, socio-political, national and international contexts of film production and reception; transnational film. Cross Listing: GLST 215/FILM 215.
FILM 251/ENGL 251 Introduction to Film Analysis
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Fundamental aspects of film analysis and criticism; ENGL-251 also taught at Galveston and Qatar campuses. Cross Listing: ENGL 251/FILM 251.
FILM 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Selected fields of film studies not covered in depth by other courses. Reports and extensive reading required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in FILM 251/ENGL 251 or FILM 299, and approval of instructor.
FILM 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Special topics in an identified area of film studies.
FILM 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in film. Prerequisites: FILM 251/ENGL 251 or FILM 299 and freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
FILM 299 History of Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Historical development of major periods, movements and styles, including several different national cinemas.
FILM 302 Diversity and the Moving Image
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of both positive and negative representations of human diversity in motion picture artifacts, broadly understood; forms of diversity addressed include race, gender, sexuality, ability, and class. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FILM 251/ENGL 251 or FILM 299.
FILM 315/JWST 315 Cinema in Israel
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Consideration and analysis of major works of film in Israel; interpretation of diverse cultures in Israel through film; relationship of film to Israeli history; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: JWST 315/FILM 315.
FILM 324/ENGL 324 Science Fiction and Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History and trajectory of science fiction film into the 21st century by filmmakers such as Kubrick, Jenkins, Cameron, Coogler and others. Prerequisites: 3 credits of literature at 200-level or above. Cross Listing: ENGL 324/FILM 324.
FILM 333/VIST 333 Story for the Screen Time
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the internal structure of stories; exploration of stories through emotion and action beats; narrative scripts in the visually kinetic language through which live-action and animated films and narratively-driven video games perform stories. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: VIST 333/FILM 333.
FILM 343/WGST 343 Sex, Gender and Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of a significant topic at the intersection of women's/gender studies and film, such as cinema and sexuality studies, cinema and women, and cinema and masculinity; may include discussion of production, film content, and/or reception. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: WGST 343/FILM 343.
FILM 345 Media Industries
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of the business organization, economic structures and processes, and regulations of the media industry. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: COMM 345 and JOUR 345.
FILM 349 Documentary Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History and theory of documentary cinema; examination of documentary film’s ability to both reflect and shape the history of its time. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
FILM 351/ENGL 351 Advanced Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
A different film topic each term; sample topics include major directors, historical periods, fiction into film, film genres. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ENGL 251/FILM 251 or FILM 251/ENGL 251 or FILM 301 or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ENGL 351/FILM 351.
FILM 352/HISP 352 Hispanic Literature and Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of inter-media relationships between film and literature; investigation of the language of film, especially films as expressions of cultural realities through the adaptation of Hispanic literary works; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: HISP 352/FILM 352.
FILM 355/RUSS 355 Contemporary Russia in Its Own Films
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of contemporary Russian and late Soviet films; focus on present-day cultural conditions in the Russian Federation and in the diaspora; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: RUSS 355/FILM 355.
FILM 356/ENGL 356 Literature and Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Novels and films based on them; writers and filmmakers such as Virginia Woolf, John Steinbeck, John Ford, Sally Potter, John Huston, Charlotte Bronte and Peter Bogdonavich. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ENGL 356/FILM 356.
FILM 358/ENGL 358 Screenwriting
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of screenplay structure coupled with writing assignments illustrating principles of form. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ENGL 358/FILM 358.
FILM 366/ENGL 366 Horror Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History, theories and major subgenre developments of contemporary horror studies in film and literature. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ENGL 366/FILM 366.
FILM 376/PHIL 376 Philosophy, Film and Evil
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Application of philosophical methods and analyses to the medium of film; survey of various depictions and treatments of evil within the genre of science fiction; investigation of depictions and treatments of evil arising from consideration of human encounters with alien others. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: PHIL 376/FILM 376.
FILM 394 Studies in Film Genre
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of a specific film genre, such as Western, Gangster, Mystery, Science Fiction; genre varies each time course is taught; movies are screened and analyzed along with assigned readings that explore characteristics of the genre and its cultural importance. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ENGL 251/FILM 251, FILM 251/ENGL 251, or FILM 299, or approval of instructor.
FILM 398/AFST 398 Africana Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of African cinema; historical survey of cinema from Africa and the African Diaspora; introducing films produced in several geographical regions and reflecting different filmmaking traditions. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: AFST 398/FILM 398.
FILM 399/PERF 399 Star Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of stardom as a cultural, economic, creative, and performative force; may focus on national or global star industries; topics include examination of film, theater, television, sports, or social media stardom depending on the term. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FILM 251/ENGL 251 or FILM 299. Cross Listing: PERF 399/FILM 399.
FILM 401 National Cinema History
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Cinema History of a given film-producing nation other than the United States, such as Japanese Film, Swedish Film, South African Film. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: ENGL 251/FILM 251, FILM 251/ENGL 251, or FILM 299, or approval of instructor.
FILM 405/EURO 405 European Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of key movements in European cinema from 1895 to the present, including both national cinematic traditions, such as Italian Neorealism or French New Wave, and international trends such as Formalism, Expressionism, or Auteurism. Prerequisite: FILM 251/ENGL 251, FILM 299, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: EURO 405/FILM 405.
FILM 406 Propaganda and Dissidence
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Use of film as a medium to promote political ideology, government propaganda, political dissidence, and subversion, with focus on Europe. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
FILM 415/CLAS 415 The Ancient World in Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of modern films as they relate to ancient literary texts that inspired them or with which they share common themes; relationship between Greek epic, tragedy, and comedy and their cinematic adaptations; treatment of Rome as an idea or ideal in the work of both ancient Romans and modern filmmakers. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: CLAS 415/FILM 415.
FILM 417 Film Authorship
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of a major film author (director, screenwriter or writer/director) as a vehicle for emphasizing intensive analysis, scholarship, film criticism and the question of individual authorship with the collective enterprise of filmmaking. Prerequisites: ENGL 251/FILM 251, FILM 251/ENGL 251, or FILM 299, or approval of instructor.
FILM 425/FREN 425 French Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of French cinema from its origins to the present; interpretation of French cultural history and politics through film; taught in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FREN 425/FILM 425.
FILM 434/HIST 434 History and Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Relationship between film, historical events, and public memory; cinematic representation of political, social, and economic change in various contexts; analysis of movies as historical texts; topics covered will vary according to an individual instructor’s discretion. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 434/FILM 434.
FILM 435/GERM 435 German Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Consideration and analysis of major works and directors of German Film; interpretation of culture through film; relationship of film to history, literature, and other arts; taught in English. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: GERM 435/FILM 435.
FILM 445/COMM 435 Rhetoric of Television and Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Critical analysis of television and film; close readings of such mediated texts; special attention to writing television and film criticism. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: COMM 435/FILM 445.
FILM 455/ITAL 455 Italian Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Consideration and analyses of major works and directors of Italian cinema, from its origin through Neorealism to the present; analysis of how its visual language relates to Italian history, culture and to other arts; taught in English. May be repeated two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ITAL 455/FILM 455.
FILM 465/CHIN 465 Chinese Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Consideration and analysis of major works and directors of Chinese film; interpretation of culture through film; relationship of film to history, literature and other arts; taught in English. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: CHIN 465/FILM 465.
FILM 469 Cult Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of the concept of cult status; textual characteristics, historical context and audience reception practices that result in certain films receiving a cult status. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
FILM 470 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Cinemas
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of cinema by and about LGBTQ individuals or communities; discussion of production, film content and reception. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in WGST 200, FILM 215/GLST 215, FILM 251/ENGL 251, ENGL 251/FILM 251, or FILM 299, and junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor.
FILM 475/GLST 475 Film, Propaganda, and Dissidence
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of films promoting well-defined political aims in various countries and historical periods; focus on dissident works produced under repressive regimes. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: GLST 475/FILM 475.
FILM 481 Seminar in Film Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Seminar on a figure, theme, style, movement or theory in film studies, with practice in the methods of research in film studies, culminating in a substantial research paper. Open to seniors enrolled in the interdisciplinary minor in film studies and to others with approval of the Coordinator of Film Studies. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: FILM 251/ENGL 251 or FILM 299, or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification.
FILM 484 Internship in Film Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Directed internship in a public or private organization to provide students with applied experience in Film Studies; internship will be supervised by selected agency personnel and appropriate faculty; experiences and requirements will vary slightly according to placement and student interests. Prerequisite: FILM 251/ENGL 251 or FILM 299; approval of instructor.
FILM 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Selected fields of film studies not covered in depth by other courses. Reports and extensive reading required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: FILM 251/ENGL 251 or FILM 299, and approval of instructor.
FILM 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Special topics in an identified area of film studies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
FILM 491 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in film. Prerequisites: FILM 251/ENGL 251 or FILM 299; approval of instructor.
Music Technology (MSTC)
MSTC 101 Introduction to Performance Technology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
1 Lab Hour.
Basic hardware, software, and aesthetic concepts of technology-based artistic performance; basic electricity, electronics, troubleshooting, audio and video design software, study of significant works, and participation in a production.
MSTC 150 History of Electronic Music
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Historical survey of electronic music, including key technological advancements, people and musical works; exploration of electronic music from different genres and countries.
MSTC 221 Fixed Media Composition
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
1 Lab Hour.
Creation of music using digital audio workstation software; critical listening and analysis of music literature; application of technical and aesthetic concepts of digital audio, types of signal processing, and composition. Prerequisites: MSTC 101 or approval of instructor.
MSTC 223 Recording and the Producer
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Tools and techniques of studio recording; the studio as compositional tool; recorded literature examining the creative and ideological impact of the producer; recording projects applying course techniques and exploring aesthetic concepts. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MSTC 221.
MSTC 224 Composing Commercial Music
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Creation of music in a commercial production context; technical and business concepts including synchronization, rights, licensing, distribution, and related roles in the music industry; analysis of existing music and application of course techniques in creating new music. Prerequisites: MSTC 223 or approval of instructor.
MSTC 311 Technology-Based Performance
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Lecture Hours.
Performance using technology as the primary basis for musical structure; study of technology-based music literature and performance techniques; presentation in live or mediated formats. May be taken eight times for credit. Prerequisites: MSTC 101; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
MSTC 341 Programming for Composers
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of how to make music by programming a computer; creation of applications, control interfaces, instruments, and intelligent agents for digital signal processing, interactivity, generative art, and multimedia; no programming experience required. Prerequisites: MSTC 221; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
MSTC 352 Electronic Music Literature through Practice
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of a selected body of electronic music literature by applying their techniques to create new music; critical listening, musical analysis, consideration of historical context, and application of techniques observed in the selected literature. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: MSTC 221; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
MSTC 354 The Recording Medium
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of how to make music by studying a selected medium and its signature advantages, limitations, and the literature exploring them; musical and historical analysis; application of these concepts in new compositions. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: MSTC 221; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
MSTC 417 Intermedia Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Composition and performance of music using technology to cross boundaries across media, disciplines, and other modes of expression and experience; intermedia literature, theory, aesthetics, and techniques in constructing, composing, and presenting intermedia art in real-time encounters, live or mediated. Prerequisites: MSTC 221; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
MSTC 489 Special Topics In...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Special topics in an identified area of music technology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
Music (MUSC)
MUSC 102 Fundamentals of Music
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(MUSI 1303) Fundamentals of Music. Introduction to the basic elements of music (pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads) and how these elements interrelate to form musical compositions; the application of musical understanding to particular instruments such as the guitar, keyboard, recorder and voice.
MUSC 115 Fundamentals of Music Technology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
1 Lab Hour.
Introduction to technology used for professional music performance; discussion of recording technology and procedures, live settings, technology of musical instruments, and sound reinforcement.
MUSC 130 Introduction to Music Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to music performance practices; consideration of artistic development, collaborative process, marketing, cross-cultural influence, and creative process; performance in individual, small ensemble, and large ensemble settings.
MUSC 140 Introduction to InterArts Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction of musical performance practices or styles that intersect with other art forms or mediums, such as dance, visual art, theatre, film, or video games; consideration of artistic, aesthetic, collaborative and creative development.
MUSC 200 Topics in Music
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of a particular musical topic in its sociohistorical context; emphasis on the aesthetic, historical, social, and cultural aspects of a musical style or genre rather than on technical analysis. May be repeated for credit.
MUSC 201 Music and the Human Experience
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(MUSI 1306) Music and the Human Experience. An introduction to music and related issues; designed to enhance the student's knowledge and perception of music; selected works in various styles within historical, psychological and aesthetic contexts; also taught at Qatar campus.
MUSC 203 Sonic Design
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of definitions, methodologies, and applications of sonic design; discussion and analysis of sound creation and its uses or meanings; individual and collaborative sonic design projects.
MUSC 204 Music Theory I
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
0 Lab Hours.
(MUSI 1311) Music Theory I. Principles of music of western and global traditions including harmonic, rhythmic, melodic and phrase or period structures; written analysis of short musical excerpts; composition or transcription of musical examples in common practice; period, global and popular styles. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MUSC 208, or concurrent enrollment; major or minor in Music or Performance Studies, or approval of instructor.
MUSC 205 Music Theory II
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
(MUSI 1312) Music Theory II. Study of notation and transmission methods of musics in western and global traditions; examination of structural principles of tonal harmony and voice leading including chromaticism, modulation and secondary functions; analysis of large musical forms including 12-bar blues, binary, ternary, rondo and sonata-allegro. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MUSC 210 or concurrent enrollment; grade of C or better in MUSC 204 and MUSC 208; major or minor in Music, or approval of instructor.
MUSC 206 Music Theory III
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
Study of notation and transmission methods in musics of western and global traditions including extended harmonic, rhythmic and melodic and post-tonal principles; examination of structural principles of tonal and post-tonal harmony; includes mode mixture, enharmonicism, and extended chromaticism; analysis of chromatic and contemporary music from classical, popular, and global music genres. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MUSC 205 and MUSC 210; grade of C or better in MUSC 212 or concurrent enrollment; major or minor in Music; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 208 Musicianship I
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
Application of principles of western and global music theory studied in MUSC 204; focus on embodiment, improvisation, memorization, aural identification, analysis, sight-singing, rhythm, and keyboard skills; application of skills to performance, composition and pedagogical literature; case studies in global and non-traditional music practices. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MUSC 204 or concurrent enrollment; major or minor in Music or Performance Studies, or approval of instructor.
MUSC 210 Musicianship II
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
Application of principles of western and global music theory traditions studied in MUSC 205; focus on continued development of embodiment, improvisation, memorization, aural identification and analysis, sight-singing, rhythm, and keyboard skills; application of skills to performance, composition and pedagogical literature; case studies in global and non-traditional music practices. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MUSC 204 and MUSC 208; concurrent enrollment in MUSC 205; major or minor in Music; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 211 Collaborative Musicianship
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Project-based approach to Western music traditions; critical reflection on aesthetics and performance of Western music; cross-cultural influences; notation and ear training; knowledge applied to the creative process. Prerequisites: Major or minor in PERF, or approval of instructor.
MUSC 212 Musicianship III
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
0 Other Hours.
Application of advanced principles of western and global music theory traditions explored in MUSC 206; focus on expanded development of embodiment, improvisation, memorization, aural identification and analysis, sight-singing, rhythm, and keyboard skills in chromatic and post-tonal music; application of skills to performance literature, composition, and analysis; case studies in global and non-traditional music practices. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MUSC 205 and MUSC 210; concurrent enrollment in MUSC 206; major or minor in Music; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 220 Music History Survey
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of historical developments in music from antiquity to the contemporary era; exploration of musical characteristics, significant composers or performers, and cultural-social context; selected works from within historical, psychological, societal, and aesthetic contexts.
MUSC 221 Guitar Heroes
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of social, cultural and aesthetic transformations of music history centered on important classical guitarists; exploration of their performance and compositional/musical styles; analysis of how their contributions gave rise to and revived the guitar’s popularity as a concert-level instrument in both the classical and folk idioms.
MUSC 222 Music of the Americas
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Evolution of music of the Americas and the Caribbean; influence of natives, people of forced relocation and people from European communities; the syncretic process of music making.
MUSC 224 History of Country and Western Music
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the development of country music; emphasis on how the sounds and meaning of music reflect culture, ideology, and history.
MUSC 225 History of Jazz
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(MUSC 1310) History of Jazz. Non-technical survey of jazz as America’s classical music, from the earliest recorded blues through the most recent trends; examination of how jazz has broadly expressed issues of modern life.
MUSC 226 History of Rock
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the development of rock music; emphasis on how the sounds and meaning of music reflects culture, ideology and history; also taught at Galveston campus.
MUSC 230 Topics in Music Analysis
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of a particular musical style, genre, or period; focus on aesthetic characteristics, compositional aspects, and repertoire; analysis of written compositions, aural examples, and/or live performance. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Major or minor in Music; grade of C or better in MUSC 204 and MUSC 208; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 235 Introduction to Composition
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Significant styles and techniques in contemporary music including classical, jazz and popular trends; contemporary sonic design achieved through written exercises, reading and critical listening.
MUSC 241 Music and Video Games
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
1 Lab Hour.
Examination of the development of music in video games; exploration of theoretical issues and subjects within ludomusicology; emphasis on how the sounds and meaning of video game music reflect culture, ideology and history; creative music composition/sonic design for a video game.
MUSC 242 Music and Dance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of dance-music relations in various sociocultural contexts; emphasis on the aesthetic, historical, social, and cultural aspects of music and dance rather than on technical analysis.
MUSC 243 Music and Visual Art
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of the relationship between music and the visual arts, including painting, animation, and live concerts.
MUSC 244 Music and Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of film music history and analysis.
MUSC 245 Individual Instruction - Composition I
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Instruction in composition; the writing of small-form musical compositions; techniques for composing for instrumental, vocal, electronic, and mixed-media settings; emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular compositional practices and techniques. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites Grade of C or better in MUSC 235; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 246 Music and Theatre
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of music in theatrical productions; explorations of aesthetic, historical, social, and cultural aspects of performances that combine music and theatre; focus on diegetic and incidental use of music in theatre.
MUSC 253 Individual Instruction - Guitar Performance I
Credit 1.
0 Lecture Hours.
0 Lab Hours.
2 Other Hours.
Instruction in guitar performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio meeting. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
MUSC 254 Individual Instruction - Vocal Performance I
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Instruction in vocal performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio meeting. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
MUSC 255 Individual Instruction - Piano Performance I
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Instruction in piano performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
MUSC 256 Individual Instruction - String Performance I
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Instruction in string performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
MUSC 270 Individual Instruction: Woodwind Performance I
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Instruction in woodwind performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
MUSC 271 Individual Instruction - Brass Performance I
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Instruction in brass performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
MUSC 272 Individual Instruction - Percussion Performance I
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Instruction in percussion performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
MUSC 273 Individual Instruction - Electronic Music Performance I
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Instruction in electronic music performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; exploration of new technologies; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
MUSC 277 Marching Band
Credit 1.
4 Lab Hours.
Auditioned playing and marching band; serves as the official university band for Texas A&M University; perform for football games, Corps of Cadets events, and mandated university functions; performance-based course designed to improve marching and playing skills. Prerequisites: Previous high school marching and playing experience.
MUSC 280 Ensemble Performance-University Concert Bands
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
Four select musical performing ensembles (Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band) composed of 65 to 100 members each and devoted to learning the extensive literature written for wind band; activities include at least two concerts per semester; occasional national and international tours each spring. Students may register in up to but no more than two different sections of this course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory audition.
MUSC 282 Ensemble Performance--Jazz Ensemble
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
A select musical performing ensemble of 18 to 25 members devoted to performing all styles and periods of jazz music from big band to modern jazz; activities include at least 2 performances each semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory audition.
MUSC 283 Ensemble Performance-University Orchestras
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
Two select orchestral performing ensembles (Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra) devoted to the rehearsal and performance of orchestral literature of various historical backgrounds; activities include full ensemble rehearsal, individual practice and public performances with the development of knowledge, understanding and appreciation for aspects of music ranging from the Renaissance to the Modern Era. Prerequisites: Previous orchestral experience; successful audition.
MUSC 290 Ensemble Performance--Choir
Credit 1.
1 Other Hour.
A select musical performing ensemble composed of 40 to 70 members devoted to learning and performing works from the vast repertory of choral music from all historical periods and styles; several performances, occasionally with orchestra, each semester on and off campus. Students may register in up to but no more than two different sections of this course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory audition.
MUSC 300 Music Research and Writing
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Techniques and methodologies for researching and writing about music; major writing component. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; major or minor in Music, or approval of instructor.
MUSC 305 Music Entrepreneurship
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of career paths, best practices, and practicalities of life in the music business; professional development and preparation for careers in the music industry; mentorship; opportunities for collaborative creativity. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; major or minor in music, or approval of instructor.
MUSC 311 Music History I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of various musical expressions around the world between Classical Greco-Roman Antiquity and 1750. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
MUSC 312 Music History II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of various musical expressions around the world between 1750 and 1900. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
MUSC 315 Music History III
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of various musical expressions around the world since 1900. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
MUSC 323 Global Hip Hop
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of global and diasporic networks of hip hop music and culture; emphasis on the musical, visual, embodied, and intellectual artistic expressions of hip hop; discussion of hip hop’s engagement with youth culture, politics, activism, media and industry, identity, and historical contexts. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
MUSC 324/ANTH 324 Music in World Cultures
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of music from an ethnomusicological perspective focusing on musical performance and the complex interrelationship of music to culture, society and daily life; examination of music from a variety of cultures through a series of case studies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ANTH 324/MUSC 324.
MUSC 327/AFST 327 Popular Musics in the African Diaspora
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of a range of popular musics from the twentieth century that have emerged in conjunction with the historical global spread of peoples and cultures from the African continent; technical knowledge about music is not required; focus on social and cultural contexts for popular music. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: AFST 327/MUSC 327.
MUSC 330 Music Performance Project
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
1 Lab Hour.
Investigation of a particular musical practice through discussion, analysis, and embodied performance; participation in a public performance; techniques and methods of performance project design, development, and production; emphasis on collaboration. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Major or minor in Music; grade of C or better in MUSC 130; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 335 Sonic Improvisation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of sonic improvisation in cultural, social, and performative settings; discussion and analysis of role and meaning of global improvisational performance practices; project-based study of improvisational techniques in sound and music; collaborative creation and performance of improvised sound and music. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
MUSC 345 Advanced Composition
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Advanced instruction in composition; the writing of large-form musical compositions employing contemporary styles; techniques in writing for instrumental, vocal, electronic and mixed-media resources. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MUSC 235, or approval of instructor.
MUSC 353 Individual Instruction - Guitar Performance II
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Advanced instruction in guitar performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio meeting. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; MUSC 253, and approval of instructor.
MUSC 354 Individual Instruction - Vocal Performance II
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Advanced instruction in vocal performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio meeting. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; MUSC 254 or approval of instructor.
MUSC 355 Individual Instruction - Piano Performance II
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Advanced instruction in piano performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; MUSC 255; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 356 Individual Instruction - String Performance II
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Advanced instruction in string performance; broad range of literature with special emphasis on the historical and theoretical aspects that reveal the performance practices of specific periods; individual and group laboratory instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; MUSC 256; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 370 Individual Instruction - Woodwind Performance II
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Advanced instruction in woodwind performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; MUSC 270; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 371 Individual Instruction - Brass Performance II
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Advanced instruction in brass performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; MUSC 271; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 372 Individual Instruction - Percussion Performance II
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Advanced instruction in percussion performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; MUSC 272; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 373 Individual Instruction - Electronic Music Performance II
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Advanced instruction in electronic music performance; study of a broad range of literature; special emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular performance practices and techniques; exploration of new technologies; individual lesson and group studio instruction. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; MUSC 273; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 375 Individual Instruction - Composition II
Credit 1.
2 Other Hours.
Advanced instruction in composition; the writing of small-form musical compositions; techniques for composing for instrumental, vocal, electronic, and mixed-media settings; emphasis on historical and theoretical aspects that relate to particular compositional practices and techniques. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; MUSC 245; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 381 Small Ensembles
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Lecture Hours.
Performance and research in ensemble settings covering a wide variety of genres from world cultures, including contemporary, historical, popular, folk and classical genres. Prerequisites: Performance Studies major or minor, junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
MUSC 386/THEA 386 Evolution of the American Musical
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the American musical from its heterogeneous origins to a thriving and diverse expression of the human condition; analysis and critical discourse on the development of the American musical through text, audio and visual recordings. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: THEA 386/MUSC 386.
MUSC 424 Topics in Ethnomusicology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study and application of ethnomusicological theory, method, and literature in a variety of historical and geographical contexts. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
MUSC 430 Music Performance Studio
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Practice of conceiving, designing, researching, developing, rehearsing, and staging musical performance in small groups; application of best practices and strategies for collaborative creation; advanced techniques and skills for musical performance; discussion and critical analysis of musical performance. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Major or minor in Music; grade of C or better in MUSC 130 and MUSC 330; or approval of instructor.
MUSC 441 Music Performance Capstone
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Design, development, and presentation of an individually-chosen performance-based project; major writing and oral communication components. Prerequisites: Music major; MUSC 430; junior or senior classification.
MUSC 479 Advanced Topics in Music Technology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Theory, aesthetics, and application of advanced concepts and skills relating to music technology. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisites: MUSC 316 or approval of instructor.
Performance Studies (PERF)
PERF 101 Introduction to Performance Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of topics in the interdisciplinary field of performance studies, including forms of performance, performance in everyday life and performance in global and intercultural contexts; in-class performance exercises and discussions; major writing component.
PERF 156 Dress in World Cultures
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Relationship of dress to humans as biological, aesthetic and social beings; dress as cultural performance.
PERF 223 Aesthetics of Activism
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
The use of performance in activist contexts to achieve social and political change; examination of activism, including struggles for social justice, economic equality and civil rights, as performance; examination of the arts, including performance, theatre, music, dress and design, as tools for activism.
PERF 284 Performance Studies Internship
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Supervised experience program conducted in the area of the student’s interest in performance studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: PERF 101.
PERF 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Directed Studies in specific problems in identified areas of performance studies. May be taken for credit up to 3 hours. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department head; PERF majors and minors only.
PERF 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
Selected topics in performance studies. May be taken for credit seven times. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
PERF 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in performance studies. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
PERF 292 Cooperative Education in Performance Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Educational work assignment by a student in the field of his or her career interest and course of study; supervision of the student by the cooperating employer and the instructor; technical report on a related subject area approved by the instructor. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: PERF 101.
PERF 301 Performance in World Cultures
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Application of the tools of performance studies to explore the enactment of the arts in world cultures and the ways the people of every society express themselves in performance; examination of different genres of performance through music, theatre, verbal art and dress. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor; PERF-301 also taught at Galveston campus.
PERF 303 Creating Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Live and mediated performance; techniques and skills for performance; practical experience; discussion and critical analysis of performance; strategies for devising performance. Prerequisites: Major or minor in PERF; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 308 Performing Arts Administration
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Planning and managing artistic events and performances; basic concepts of management theories, creating budgets, production management, and grant applications; attendance of departmental events required. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
PERF 310 History of Performance in the Ancient World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Historical approach to performance in the ancient world; primary and secondary evidence for performance practice; application of historical methods in the study of performance. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
PERF 311 History of Performance in the Common Era
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Historical approach to performance practices and texts in the Common Era to 1800; transmission of performance styles, techniques and genres across cultures; applications of historical methods in the study of performance. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 312 History of Performance Modern Era
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of performance practices and texts in the 19th-21st centuries; performance styles, techniques and genres in and across cultures; application of historical methods in the study of performance. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 320 Research Methods in Performance and Visual Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study and practice of research methods used in performance and visual studies; discussion of practical, ethical, and epistemological aspects of research. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
PERF 321 Collaborative Design Process
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
1 Lab Hour.
Principles and practical application of techniques for designing theatre, music and other types of live performance; practical aspects of designing and producing live performances: plays, music events, devised performances, performance art; topics include lighting, sets and space, clothing and costume design, sound; may include specialized techniques such as masks, props, makeup. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, major or minor in PERF, or approval of instructor.
PERF 322 Collaborative Performing
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
1 Lab Hour.
Acting, movement, music and directing techniques for plays and other types of performances focusing on collaboration among all participants; principles of realistic and non-realistic acting, including non-Western styles of performance, music and physical movement and principles of stage direction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, major or minor in PERF, or approval of instructor.
PERF 325 Dance in World Cultures
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of international relationships between dance, culture, identity, gender, youth and politics; relationships between dancing, gender and politics in specific cultures and in globalization; variety of dance practices around the globe. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
PERF 326 Dance and Identity in the United States
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of dance events as complex sites for social action; examines dances performed by diverse groups of people; considers such issues as identity, community, diversity, gender and representation in the United States. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
PERF 328 Japanese Traditional Performing Arts
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of various genres of Japanese performing arts from the 7th century to the present; understanding the genres in their historical and cultural contexts and recognizing shared aesthetic values. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 330 Public Scholarship in Performance and Visual Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the mediums and means through which scholars of the performing and visual arts engage diverse audiences; exploration of the ethics of public scholarship; survey of contemporary and historical presentational methods including performance, exhibition, installation, data visualization, criticism, and more. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PERF 320; junior or senior classification.
PERF 333 Movement in Performance Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Embodied practices in performance studies; examination of the role movement plays in aesthetics, communication, religion, society, individual experience and politics; investigation of varied movement practices.
PERF 338 Performing Communities
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Consideration of socio-cultural, aesthetic and ethical issues in arts-based community engagement; development of a community-based performance project. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
PERF 343 Role-Playing as Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Performance-based course; exploration of real-world applications and ethics of role-playing situations and scenarios. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
PERF 399/FILM 399 Star Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of stardom as a cultural, economic, creative, and performative force; may focus on national or global star industries; topics include examination of film, theater, television, sports, or social media stardom depending on the term. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FILM 251/ENGL 251 or FILM 299. Cross Listing: FILM 399/PERF 399.
PERF 407 Performing Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis and performance of poetry, prose and drama; emphasis on translating analytical decisions into performance; solo performance, readers theatre, chamber theatre, and technology in/as performance. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
PERF 430 Performance and Visual Studies Studio
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Discussion and application of best practices and strategies for research project design and execution; design and development of a research project; advanced topics within Performance and Visual Studies. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PERF 320 and PERF 330; junior or senior classification.
PERF 446 Design as Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Design as performance using research methods and the production of new work; disciplines of design, performance, installation and performance as research. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
PERF 450 Seminar in 20th-21st Century Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Social, political and aesthetic issues and problems in 20th-21st century performance idioms; study of genres, styles, artistic movements; may include performance. May be taken two times for credit when content varies. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 451 Seminar in Historical Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Historical contexts for performance genres, styles or movements prior to the 20th century; texts, performance practices and contexts of performance genres, styles or movements prior to the 20th century; emphasis on historical methods; production participation may be required. May be taken two times for credit if content differs. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 452 Seminar in Global Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Intersection of cultures in performances; representations and expressions of culture; focus on culture as the ground for performance; may culminate in a performance. May be taken two times for credit if content differs. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 453 Seminar in Performance Ethnography
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Theories and methods of ethnographic research; ethnographic research in the study of performance; ethnography of performance; ethnographic field work may be required. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 454 Seminar Performing the City
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Vernacular and aesthetic performance traditions in a city or cities; politics, culture, economics and geography of city or cities; may include a faculty-led field trip. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 455 Seminar in Gender, Sexuality, and Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Performance of gender and sexuality; emphasis on feminist theory and queer theory, their intersection with performance studies and applications to performance practice; in-depth examination of works by artists who are women, queer, and-or gender non-conforming. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 456 Seminar in Identity, Intersectionality, and Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Performance as site for expressing and constructing intersectional social identities; race, ethnicity, gender, class and other identities in performance; social identities in the performance of everyday life; countering oppression using performance. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of the Instructor.
PERF 457 Seminar in Performance and Technology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
The intersection of performance and technology. The use of technology in artistic practice; the impact of technology on live performance; performance studies approaches to the study of science and technology. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 460 Seminar in Performance Theory
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
. In-depth examination of one or more contemporary theories of performance. Emphasis on problems, research, and innovations relevant to performing and analyzing performance. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
PERF 461 Seminar in Folklore
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Expressive forms in vernacular culture; folklore genres and traditions of expression; local and regional customs; material culture and narrative; processes of meaning-making; aesthetics in vernacular performance. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
PERF 481 Capstone Seminar: Performance as Research
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Capstone senior project on an individually-chosen research topic, presentation of a performance or interdisciplinary project; major writing and oral communication components. Prerequisites: Performance studies major; completion of all performance studies coursework or taken concurrently with this course; approval of instructor, advisor and department head.
PERF 483 Performance Practicum
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Other Hours.
Faculty-supervised performance experience in a public setting as part of a department production or an approved external production. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
PERF 484 Performance Studies Internship
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Supervised experience program conducted in the area of the student’s interest in performance studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: PERF 101; junior or senior classification.
PERF 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Directed Studies in specific problems in identified areas of performance studies. May be taken for credit up to 3 hours. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department head; PERF majors and minors only.
PERF 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in performance studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
PERF 491 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in performance studies. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
PERF 492 Cooperative Education in Performance Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Educational work assignment by a student in the field of his or her career interest and course of study; supervision of the student by the cooperating employer and the instructor; technical report on a related subject area approved by the instructor. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: PERF 101; junior or senior classification.
Theatre (THEA)
THEA 103 Introduction to Devised Theatre
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of approaches to devising performance and collective creation in the US and around the world; fundamentals of theatrical production.
THEA 110 Acting I: Fundamentals
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
(DRAM 1351) Acting I: Fundamentals. A Stanislavsky-based approach to the fundamentals of acting, which may include sensory exercises, relaxation, concentration, imagination, improvisation, character analysis and scene work.
THEA 112 Introduction to Stagecraft
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Foundations of theatrical production and collaboration; introduction to theatre technology including scenic construction, drafting, carpentry, lighting, and rigging; scene shop and stage safety, use of equipment including hand tools and power tools.
THEA 200 Introduction to World Theatre
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(THEA 200) Introduction to World Theatre. Non-Western theatre, its origins and continuing influence on society and Western theater; emphasis on the theaters of India, China, Japan, Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America; also taught at Galveston campus.
THEA 210 Physical Acting
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Principles of physical acting and physical training of the actor; exploration of the materiality of the body onstage; topics include introductions to biomechanics, Viewpoints, Suzuki, Jacques Lecoq, Jerzy Grotowski, and others.
THEA 220 Decentering the Text
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Modes of authorship in theatre; introduction to script analysis techniques; approaches to collective creation, verbatim theatre, and postdramatic theatre-making.
THEA 245 Introduction to Theatrical Design
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Elements and principles of design for the theatre; role of the designer within the production team, theoretical and practical applications in the visual interpretation of plays.
THEA 250 Stage Makeup
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Design of makeup for the stage; practical makeup application techniques and media; hygiene and safety considerations; characterization through makeup.
THEA 255 Costume Technology
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Survey of the costume process from concept to realization; hand and machine sewing techniques; basic patterning and fitting methods; and craft techniques; participation in PVFA productions required.
THEA 281 History of the Theatre II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(DRAM 2362) History of the Theatre II. Survey of the history of western theatre from the closing of the theaters in England in 1642 to the present; consideration of cross-cultural exchange and the influence of global performance practices on theatre in Europe and the United States; also taught at Galveston campus.
THEA 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
Selected topics in theatre. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
THEA 300 Dramaturgy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of literary, production and theoretical dramaturgy in a classroom setting; script analysis, theatre criticism, theories of theatre, research techniques and dramaturgy in the production process, advancing thought about the art form in all its complexity; research methods for theatre. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
THEA 304 Devised Theatre Studio
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Advanced theory and practice of conceiving, developing, rehearsing, and staging live and mediated devised theatrical performance; investigation of structures for collaborative creation; advanced techniques and skills for devising theatre; discussion and critical analysis of devised theatre. May be repeated two times for credit. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PERF 303.
THEA 307 Stage Management
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Role of the stage manager in a collaborative theatre-making process; communication, leadership, and organization skills; stage safety; practical application throughout preproduction, rehearsal, and performance phases; creation and use of promptbooks. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PVFA 111.
THEA 310 Strategies for Equitable Acting
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Advanced approaches to acting; care and respect in acting; strategies for sensitive representation of characters from varied backgrounds, cultures, and experiences; strategies for fostering inclusive and equitable rehearsal spaces. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PVFA 111.
THEA 320 Directing Live Performance
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Composition for the stage; theatre forms and styles; director’s function and responsibility in producing plays and as a collaborator; script analysis; directing laboratory scenes. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PVFA 111 and THEA 220.
THEA 342 Applied Theatre
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Use of theatrical approaches to address issues facing diverse communities; topics may include theatre as therapy, theatre for development, creative drama, and other forms of theatrical community engagement. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PVFA 111.
THEA 345 Environmental Scenography
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Principles and applications of scenic design in diverse performance genres; conception, design and construction of physical environments; exploration of site-specific design, and scenic design beyond the stage. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in THEA 245.
THEA 355 Creative Costuming
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Overview of the art of dress for performance; aesthetic, cultural, and historical considerations of the body and dress; characterization through costume; methods of design and rendering costumes. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in THEA 245.
THEA 360 Art of Light
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
The theatrical use of light on stage and beyond; color theory and color media; stage lighting theory and technique; operation and maintenance of lighting equipment; sculpting and storytelling with light; principles of projection design. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in THEA 245.
THEA 370 Producing Theatre
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of the business of theatre; principles of operating a theatrical venue and managing a theatre company; principles of budgeting, marketing, and personnel management; principles of presenting and season design; grants and fundraising; government and community relations.
THEA 379 Voice for the Stage
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Use of the voice as a creative instrument in performance; principles of breathing, musicality, vocal placement, and resonance; relationship between voice and body; sensitive approaches to vocal characterization. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PVFA 111.
THEA 386/MUSC 386 Evolution of the American Musical
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the American musical from its heterogeneous origins to a thriving and diverse expression of the human condition; analysis and critical discourse on the development of the American musical through text, audio and visual recordings. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: MUSC 386/THEA 386.
THEA 390 Theatre Practicum - Performance
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Participation as a performer in a departmental theatre production under the supervision of theatre arts faculty; audition or application may be required. May be taken 7 times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
THEA 392 Theatre Practicum - Design
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Participation in the design team for a departmental theatre production under the supervision of theatre arts faculty; audition or application may be required. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
THEA 401 Theatre Pedagogy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Theory and practice of theatre pedagogy; foundational skills for teaching acting, theatrical production, and design to varied populations; introduction to equitable and inclusive teaching methods, lesson planning, instructional communication, and learning styles in theatre education. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PVFA 111.
THEA 410 Advanced Problems in Acting
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Investigation of advanced dramatic problems using acting, voice, movement, and style techniques; writing, development and performance of an autobiographical monologue; includes audition preparation and rehearsal techniques. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in THEA 210 or THEA 310 and approval of instructor.
THEA 435 Technology for Designers
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Fundamentals of design software including sound editing, video editing, and rendering for theatre; multi-media installation. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in THEA 245; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
THEA 441 Capstone Seminar in Theatre
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Capstone senior project on an individually-chosen research topic, presentation of a performance or interdisciplinary project; major writing and oral communication components. Prerequisites: Theatre major; completion of all Theatre coursework or taken concurrently with this course; approval of instructor, advisor and program director.
THEA 482 Topics in American Theatre and Performance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of significant issues in American theatre and performance; emphasis on the aesthetic, social, and cultural issues affecting theatre and performance. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
THEA 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in theatre. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
Visual Studies (VIST)
VIST 101/FILM 101 Introduction to Visual Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of topics in the interdisciplinary field of visual studies, including forms of art, media, and architecture, and visual culture in global and intercultural contexts; application of visual studies methods and techniques to art, media, and architecture; analysis of the visual in contemporary culture; in-class visual studies exercises and discussions. Cross Listing: FILM 101/VIST 101.
VIST 105 Principles of Design I
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
7 Lab Hours.
Principles and theory of design and visual communication; elements and organizational structure of the visual language; sign, symbol and meaning; visual perception; problem solving and the creative process; introduction to color theory; emphasis on two-dimensional design. Prerequisite: Lower division in Visualization.
VIST 106 Principles of Design II
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
7 Lab Hours.
Fundamentals of spatial design; theory of form; transformations, additive/subtractive techniques as process; 3D composition; traditional modeling and construction techniques; formal visual analysis and critique. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 105.
VIST 110 Design Innovation
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Introduction to fundamental design issues, processes, and theories relevant to design resolution and the creation of new ideas for innovative design products and services by keeping users’ needs at the center of the development process; overview of design research, prototyping, evaluation, and communication techniques to generate valuable insights for design innovation.
VIST 131 First Year Seminar
Credit 1.
1 Other Hour.
Seminar on contemporary topics related to Visualization; introduction to college instruction and experiences; focus on writing, exploration, discussion and research. Prerequisite: Lower division in Visualization.
VIST 170 Introduction to Visualization Computing Environments
Credit 1.
2 Lab Hours.
Procedures, practices and environments useful for visual problem solving using programmatic languages; setup and use of the computing environment; useful system tools and commands; basic programming concepts and constructs. Prerequisite: Lower division in Visualization.
VIST 172 Foundations of Visual Computing
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Introduction to computer programming and mathematical concepts needed for developing solutions to visual computing problems; includes a graduated series of hands-on programming assignments; introduction to scripting in a professional animation package and emphasis on problem solving and debugging. Prerequisite: Lower division in Visualization.
VIST 173 Foundations of Visual Computing II
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Continuation of the introduction to programming and mathematical concepts underlying visual computing, with emphases on object-oriented programming and interaction; includes a graduated series of hands-on programming assignments; introduction to scripting in a 3D animation and visual effects package. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 172.
VIST 201 Writing for Design
Credit 1.
2 Lab Hours.
Writing as a discipline for the development, conceptualization, critique and presentation of visual works; emphasis on portfolio and narrative development. Prerequisite: Major in visualization.
VIST 205 Principles of Design III
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
7 Lab Hours.
Introduction to the creative processes, workflows and methodologies used in the field of visualization including interactive design, game design and development and animation. Prerequisite: ARTS 115; VIST 106; VIST 283.
VIST 206 Visual Studies Studio I
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Theory and practice of visual communication methodologies and processes used in interactive media, game design and development, or animation; visual storytelling. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 275.
VIST 210 Time and Interaction
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Introduction to the history and practice of designing narrative media exploring principles and aesthetics of linear and non-linear interactive media.
VIST 216/DCED 216 Performance and Editing Documentation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the technical and artistic skills required for filming and documenting performance; fundamental techniques of camera movement and frame composition; hands-on experience learning and operating various cameras, movement apparatuses and camera rigs, lighting equipment, and professional editing programs to produce archival and promotional documentation of live performances. Cross Listing: DCED 216/VIST 216.
VIST 225 Virtual Production Techniques
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Introduction to the virtual production techniques utilized in various fields of visualization; topics include live action cinematography, real time engine, direct modeling, and animation digital content creation; procedural digital content creation; animation sequencing and virtual camera control in a real-time engine. Prerequisites: Lower division in Visualization, or approval of instructor.
VIST 235 Theory and Practice in Visualization
Credits 2.
1 Lecture Hour.
2 Lab Hours.
Professional material development, media theory and trends, copyright law and common business practices; professional practice in pursuit of career paths for creative fields in Visualization. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 275.
VIST 270 Computing for Visualization I
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Theory and practice of visual computer based problem solving; system tools; scripting; software design principles and practice; basics of interactive programming and interface design; development concepts and principles useful in digital art and visualization production. Prerequisite: MATH 151 and upper division in Visualization.
VIST 272 Visual Computing
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Emphasis on the procedural and mathematical principles underlying computer programming for visual display and interaction; basics of digital image processing, parametric and implicit shape description, and applied linear algebra; includes an introduction to scripting in a 3D gaming package. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 173.
VIST 275 Production Techniques
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Introduction to the asset-creation techniques utilized in various fields of visualization; topics include game development, visual effects, interactive media, animation, and fabrication; interdisciplinary principles shared by diverse production pipelines, with a focus on 3D visualization. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 106.
VIST 282 2D Visualization Techniques
Credit 1.
2 Lab Hours.
Introduction to software used in the visual arts including 2D raster and vector images for motion graphics, animation, illustration and design. Specific course content will vary based upon curriculum requirements. May be taken for credit up to two hours. Prerequisite: Major in visualization or minor in art.
VIST 283 3D Visualization Techniques
Credit 1.
2 Lab Hours.
Introduction to software used in the visual arts including 3D modeling, gaming and animation; applicable to 3D printing and rendering. Specific course content will vary based upon curriculum requirements. May be taken for credit up to two hours. Prerequisite: Major in visualization.
VIST 284 Visualization Techniques
Credit 1.
2 Lab Hours.
Introduction to software used in the visual arts for technical manipulation of content, including film editing, gaming, Augment Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR), or Audio. Specific course content will vary based upon curriculum requirements. May be repeated two times for credit. Prerequisite: Major in visualization, minor in art, or minor in game design and development.
VIST 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of visualization. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
VIST 301 Field Studies in Design Innovation
Credits 1 to 6.
0 Lecture Hours.
1 to 6 Other Hours.
Design innovation in international and domestic environments away from the Texas A&M University campus; emphasis on the cultural, social, economic, geographical, climatic and technological factors influencing design solutions for human needs. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; approval of assistant dean for international programs and initiatives.
VIST 305 Visual Studies Studio II
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Theory and practice of visual communication employing digital and conventional media; development of artistic concepts, proposal development and related implementation techniques; introduction to digital painting, 3D modeling, animatics and post production. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 206.
VIST 310 Photography for Visualization
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Advanced aesthetic and thematic control of the digital image; exposure refinement; advanced lighting techniques and digital compositing; digital work-flow; image conversion and control; color management; digital forensics; printing technology, processes and presentation. Prerequisites: Upper division in Visualization.
VIST 311 Field Studies in Design Communication
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Art and design communication in international and domestic environments away from the Texas A&M University campus; emphasis on the tools, methods, and techniques for design communication. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
VIST 325 Pre-Visualization and Storyboarding for Virtual Production
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Advanced three-dimensional computer animation; merging storytelling and visual communication; story development; expressive character design; acting; speech animation; choreography; stage lighting; storyboards; soundtracks; story reels; production efficiency, and quick iterative refinement. Prerequisites: Grade C or better in VIST 305 or VIST 372, or approval of instructor.
VIST 327 Virtual Cinematography and Lighting
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Principles and practical application of lighting and cinematography in the virtual production environment; building on the principles of visual communication; exploration of lighting, composition, and camera movement utilized for the achievement of desired presentation goals. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 225; junior or senior classification.
VIST 331 Field Studies in Design Philosophy
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Art and performance experience in international and domestic environments away from the Texas A&M University campus; emphasis on the historical, philosophical, scientific, cultural, social, technical, and economic factors that influence art and performance. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior and senior classification; approval of associate dean of academic affairs.
VIST 333/FILM 333 Story for the Screen Time
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the internal structure of stories; exploration of stories through emotion and action beats; narrative scripts in the visually kinetic language through which live-action and animated films and narratively-driven video games perform stories. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: FILM 333/VIST 333.
VIST 339 Research Techniques in Visualization
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Research techniques used in visualization and creative fields; qualitative and quantitative methods, formulating research questions; determining appropriate methods, research planning and designing, data collection, testing and assessment; data analysis and interpretation. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 206.
VIST 354 Principles of Multimedia Design
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Application and design of web and mobile platforms to create interactive products; planning, design, and development of intuitive user interfaces; focus on user-centered design, interaction principles, and standards-based technologies. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 272 or ARTS 303.
VIST 357 Interaction Design
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Concepts, theories and methods in interaction design and interaction; dimensions of interaction design; data gathering methods and evaluation; task analysis; aesthetics and the sensory experience; prototyping, and workflow. Prerequisite: Upper division in Visualization.
VIST 370 Interactive Virtual Environments
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Languages and techniques useful for the creation of real time virtual environments; definition of formal scene description structures; modeling and transformation techniques; simulation techniques; behaviors and message passing; user interaction and animation; multiuser environments; creating virtual interfaces; scripting techniques. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 272 or approval of instructor.
VIST 372 Creating Digital Environments
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Terminology, principles and practices in the creation of 3D models; mathematical principles of geometrical modeling theory and application of modeling techniques; boolean operations; parametric modeling; modeling; particle systems; L-Systems; nurbs and/or grammar based techniques; lighting setup and control. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 271.
VIST 374 Multimedia Design and Development
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Concepts and techniques for integrating multimedia with user control and interactivity; production of computer presentations and interactive mobile devices; computer animation, graphics, production and use of digital images; scripting techniques; projects for stand-alone computers and mobile devices. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor and undergraduate program coordinator.
VIST 375 Foundations of Visualization
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Visualization concepts, techniques and applications; major topic areas include cultural context, application areas, visual perception, the digital image, visual language, coordinate systems, geometric representation, modeling animation, image synthesis, image composing, ethics and the future of visualization. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 271.
VIST 386 Game Design I
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Game design, emphasis on mechanics, game play and interface design; history of game design, review of selected games; analysis of rules of play and iterative development of table-top games. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; or minor in Game Design and Development.
VIST 401 World-Building in Games
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Emphasis on creating and articulating a compelling setting for a table-top or computer game, and using world-building as a fundamental tool for creating games, structural analysis of ludic narratives and settings, understanding concepts like the chronotope and psychogeography and applying them to game design, and on making equitable and inclusive representations of other cultures. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 386.
VIST 405 Visual Studies Studio III
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Theory and practice in the art and science of the visual image; scientific and mathematical principles as process; information theory and sensorial design; interactivity and user integration; integration of real and virtual environments including lighting design and material definition. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 305, and VIST 301 or VIST 494.
VIST 406 Visual Studies Studio IV
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Theory and practice in the development of the digital image; non-traditional modeling methods; camera control and animation techniques; special effects; creative lighting methods; non-photorealistic rendering; integration of traditional and digital media in the creation of visual works. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 305, and CARC 301 or VIST 494.
VIST 408/GLST 408 Techne, Technology, and the Visual Arts
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the tension between techne, art, and technology through an exploration of influential theoretical texts; analysis of major challenging works of visual art, ancient and contemporary, analog and digital, human and non-human; investigation of visual art and technology in a global context. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: GLST 408/VIST 408.
VIST 409 Capstone Studio
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Completion of the proposed capstone project; integration of core methodologies, concept development, drawing and design, art history, aesthetics, research, methodology and processes, scripting and programming and digital communication; required peer reviewed publication or other appropriate venue. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 305 and VIST 339.
VIST 419 Motion Capture Animation
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Overview of motion capture technology, history, and techniques; application of motion-captured data to animate digital characters and props, including capture, cleaning and retargeting data for use. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 305 or approval of instructor.
VIST 425 Art Direction for Virtual Production
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Development of complementary skill sets specialized for the design of real-time environments design, real-time characters, and real-time props used in projects integrating physical and virtual sets for visual storytelling, and/or live performances and broadcast events; may include lighting studies cinematography, photogrammetry, performance capture and other uses of virtual production tools to help achieve the goals of a virtual art department. Prerequisites: Grade C or better in VIST 172 or VIST 225; junior or senior classification.
VIST 428 Advanced Game Design
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Emphasis on the application of game mechanics for different genres of games; development of mechanics for mobile, VR, PC, and console games; prototyping while also deeply engaging in the subject from an analytical perspective. Prerequisites: Grade C or better in VIST 386, or approval of instructor.
VIST 429 On Set Virtual Production
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
4 Lab Hours.
Development of advanced visual storytelling and visual communication projects utilizing virtual production technologies on a soundstage; emphasis on production efficiency on team-based collaborative projects with successive refinement of aesthetic intent; may include story development, expressive performance choreography, design and integrated use of virtual and practical sets and props, stage lighting, and sound; projects may be oriented toward live performance, live broadcast, or commercial production utilizing a combination of in-camera visual effects and post-processing and editing. Prerequisites: Grade C or better in VIST 172, VIST 225, VIST 272, VIST 325, VIST 419, or VIST 425.
VIST 432 Applied Perception
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Topics in perceptual science useful for Visualization; cognitive, neural and evolutionary processes that undergird perceptual systems; perceptual factors that influence design decision. Prerequisite: Upper division in Visualization.
VIST 439 Capstone Proposal Development
Credit 1.
2 Lab Hours.
Individual proposal development for capstone studio; demonstration of ideation and concept development, drawing and design, art history, aesthetics, research, methodology and processes, scripting or programming and digital communication. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 339.
VIST 441 Scientific and Technological Developments in Visual Arts
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Advanced level course focusing on the relationship between art, science and technology; visual arts before the digital revolution; the development of computer graphic arts. Prerequisite: Upper division in Visualization.
VIST 442 Digital Characters - Art, Technology, Uses and Meaning
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Examination of the art and technology employed in the creation of digital characters; exploration of the reasons for, and impact of, their use in popular media and science; digital character creation techniques; estimating performance requirements; visual examples and written work used to illustrate topics and application areas. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 206 and ARTS 349.
VIST 443 Algorithmic Design
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Best practices for the procedural generation of geometry, visual effects, and dynamics; process of creating geometry procedurally, how to create simple dynamic effects such as cloth and destruction simulations, and the fundamentals of creating visual effects such as explosions, smoke, and other fluids. Prerequisites: Grade C or better in VIST 272; junior or senior classification.
VIST 465 Video and Time Based Media
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Exploration of perception, vision and self-expression through video, film, and other time-based media; emphasis on language, theories, disciplines, and procedures used to plan and produce time-based works; exposure to the history of film and video and the social and conceptual influences on the medium. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
VIST 470 Digital Rendering
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Creation of photorealistic images; rendering techniques and control; perceptual and physical principles related to creating realistic images; lighting and environmental effects; properties of materials; rendering models and techniques for adding visual detail; shading languages. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 272; junior or senior classification.
VIST 472 Digital Compositing
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History, mathematical foundations, techniques and applications used in combining two dimensional images for film, video and multimedia; includes theoretical foundations of the digital image, color spaces and corrections, matte techniques, keying, rotoscoping, camera and object tracking, stereo compositing and process workflow. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 272.
VIST 474 Designing for the Web
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Principles of web page and site creation; elements of visual design; typography for the web; web technologies; controlling the page real estate through cascading style sheets (CSS); imaging for the web; creation and use of color and graphics; web standards; building complete web sites. Prerequisite: Upper division in Visualization or minor in Graphic Design.
VIST 475 Character Animation
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Emphasis on the theoretical and practical approaches to 3D character animation; exploration of the 3D animation production pipeline; topics include the Twelve Principles of Animation, analysis of character animation in various media, and introduction to techniques and processes of implementing character animation into a game engine. Prerequisites: Grade C or better in VIST 206; junior or senior classification.
VIST 476/CSCE 447 Data Visualization
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Visual representation and design of data and information; 3D visualization, infographics, data narratives, principles of visual data encoding and interaction techniques. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 272, or CSCE 221, or CSCE 441. Cross Listing: CSCE 447/VIST 476.
VIST 477/CSCE 446 Virtual Reality
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Theory and practice of virtual reality; interactive 3D virtual environments; input/output devices, 3D interaction techniques, augmented reality, role of realism in VR, navigation techniques, design guidelines and evaluation methods. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in VIST 272, CSCE 221, or CSCE 441. Cross Listing: CSCE 446/VIST 477.
VIST 480 Game Level Design
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Game level design, the art of creating the game level context; game 2D & 3D spaces, spatial challenges; flow of game spaces and pacing; players engagement and communication through environment art; storytelling and rewards in game spaces. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 386 or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification.
VIST 484 Summer Internship
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Practical experience in a visualization related company; 10-week internship with a minimum of 400 hours continuous employment; departmental pre-approval through the departmental internship coordinator required; post evaluation conducted following the internship. May not be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Upper division in Visualization and approval of visualization intern coordinator.
VIST 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 6.
1 to 6 Other Hours.
Special problems in visual studies. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and undergraduate program coordinator.
VIST 487/CSCE 443 Game Development
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Aesthetic and technical aspects of computer game development, including game mechanics, story development, content creation and game programming; includes game design, interface design, 3D modeling and animation, graphics algorithms, shader programming and artificial intelligence; group project includes the design and development of a game from start to finish. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in VIST 386 or CSCE 441, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: CSCE 443/VIST 487.
VIST 489 Special Topics in…
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified field of visual studies. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and undergraduate program coordinator.
VIST 491 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty members in visualization; emphasis on visual studies. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Upper division in Visualization; approval of instructor and undergraduate program coordinator.
VIST 494 Internship
Credits 3 to 6.
3 to 6 Other Hours.
Practical experience in a visualization related company; equivalent of 600 hours over at least 15 weeks; departmental pre-approval through the departmental internship coordinator required; post evaluation conducted following the internship. May be taken up to six hours for credit. Prerequisites: Upper division in Visualization and approval of Visualization intern coordinator.
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