Perspectives in the Creative Arts

Courses in Perspectives in the Creative Arts develop cognitive and affective appreciation for the process and products of artistic creation.  Students participate actively in the creation of an artistic product and reflect on the nature and sources of aesthetic value.  Through such production and reflection, we expect students to develop habits of participation in artistic and cultural events that will lead to lifelong engagement in the creative arts.

Students may fulfill the requirement either by taking a designated Perspectives in the Creative Arts course or by taking at least 9 credit hours in art, dance, theater, music, digital media production, recording industry studies, or creative writing.

Course Structure

A menu of 3-credit-hour courses to be taken from the first year onward.

Learning Outcomes

• To develop cognitive and affective appreciation for the process and products of artistic creation
• To participate actively in the creation of an artistic product
• To reflect on the nature and sources of aesthetic value
• To develop habits of participation in artistic and cultural events that will lead to lifelong engagement with the creative arts