May 11, 2024

OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17

OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17 [Archived Catalog]

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The course information (including course titles, descriptions, credit hours, requisites, repeat/retake information, and active status) contained in this catalog is effective as of Fall Semester 2016-17. This information is necessarily subject to change at the discretion of Ohio University.

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Applied Music
	MUS 2544 - Chamber Music, Contemporary New music ensemble. Participation in performing contemporary chamber music for various ensembles of instruments and voices. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 0.5 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 2545 - Chamber Music, Piano Participation in playing of standard piano chamber literature. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 0.5 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 2550 - Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal and performance of various jazz instrumental ensembles, including big band and combo. Requisites: Audition Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 2551 - Percussion Ensemble Percussion ensemble rehearsal and performance. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3400 - Voice Studio instruction in voice. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3410 - Piano Studio instruction in piano. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3420 - Harp Studio instruction in harp. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3430 - Organ Studio instruction in organ. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3431 - Harpsichord Studio instruction in harpsichord. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3440 - Violin Studio instruction in violin. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3450 - Viola Studio instruction in viola. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3460 - Violoncello Studio instruction in violoncello. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3470 - Double Bass Studio instruction in double bass. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3480 - Flute Studio instruction in flute. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3490 - Oboe Studio instruction in oboe. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3500 - Bassoon Studio instruction in bassoon. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3510 - Clarinet Studio instruction in clarinet. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3520 - Saxophone Studio instruction in saxophone. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3530 - Trumpet Studio instruction in trumpet. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3540 - Horn Studio instruction in horn. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3550 - Euphonium Studio instruction in euphonium. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3560 - Trombone Studio instruction in trombone. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3570 - Tuba Studio instruction in tuba. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3580 - Percussion Studio instruction in percussion instruments. Requisites: Music major Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3590 - Class Piano V Group instruction in piano for music majors. Requisites: MUS 1020 and C or better in MUS 2420 Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3600 - Class Piano VI Group piano instruction in advanced functional keyboard skills. Requisites: MUS 3590 and music major Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3720 - Advanced Functional Skills Instruction providing greater facility in handling basic functional keyboard skills. Emphasis on transferring these skills to actual situations encountered as music educators and/or music therapists. Requisites: Piano major and (Jr or Sr) Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3750 - English and Italian Diction for Singers Stresses using vocal repertoire, correct pronunciation for singing. Requisites: ITAL 1110 Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3752 - German Diction for Singers Stresses using vocal repertoire, correct pronunciation for singing. Requisites: GER 1110 Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3753 - French Diction for Singers Stresses using vocal repertoire, correct pronunciation for singing. Requisites: FR 1110 Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3754 - Vocal Coaching Prepares singer for performance in concert, recital and opera. Aspects covered include style, performance practice, lyric diction, interpretation, and audition preparation. Includes preparation of operatic, oratorio or other lyric theater repertoire as well as song literature. Requisites: MUS 1020 or 1040 Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3790 - Performance Preparation Assistance in developing strategies for preparing physically and psychologically to achieve maximum potential in musical performance. Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Eligible grades: F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 3921 - Practicum in Music Provides practical experiences such as supervised private and/or small-group teaching, seminars in instrument repair, small touring ensembles, and pit orchestra performance. Maximum accumulative credits are 8. Credit Hours: 1.0-2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 practicum Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4490 - Collaborative Piano Applied private instruction dealing with the technical and practical skills involved in collaborative playing with vocalists and instrumentalists. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 1.0-3.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4500 - Accompanying Basic problems in accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists–rehearsal techniques, ensemble, pedaling, balance, etc. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4550 - Basic Conducting Basic beat patterns, technique of baton, and use of nondominant hand. Experience in conducting choral and small instrumental ensembles in works suitable for school groups. Requisites: MUS 2020 and 2040 Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4560 - Instrumental Conducting Experience in conducting from full score; includes band and orchestral works suitable for high school groups. Requisites: MUS 4550 Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4561 - Choral Conducting Specialized conducting techniques for choral groups, including experience in conducting works suitable for high school and college groups. Requisites: MUS 4550 Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4570 - String Instrument Pedagogy and Repertoire Teaching techniques and use of selected materials for various levels of ability. Includes practical experience in teaching string instruments. Also, solo performance and teaching repertoire for each string instrument. Requisites: (MUS 3220 or 323) and (Jr or Sr) Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4571 - Woodwind Instrument Pedagogy and Repertoire Pedagogy practices and literature of woodwind instruments. Solo performance repertoire. Requisites: (MUS 3220 or 323) and (Jr or Sr) Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4572 - Brass Instrument Pedagogy and Repertoire Current pedagogy and teaching materials for brass instruments. Solo performance repertoire for brass. Requisites: (MUS 3220 or 323) and (Jr or Sr) Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4573 - Solo Vocal Repertoire I: French and British Intensive survey of the solo vocal literature of England and France from the early 17th century to the present day. Requisites: MUS 3220 or 323 Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4574 - Solo Vocal Repertoire II: Germany and United States Intensive survey of the solo vocal literature of Germany and the United States. Requisites: MUS 3220 or 323 Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4575 - Percussion Instruments Pedagogy and Repertoire Pedagogy and solo repertoire of percussion instruments. Requisites: (MUS 3220 or 323) and (Jr or Sr) Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4576 - Keyboard Repertoire I Comprehensive study of the keyboard repertoire from 1600 through 1849, including the major works of Baroque composers and ending with Chopin. Requisites: MUS 1250 Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4577 - Keyboard Repertoire II Piano repertoire of 19th- and 20th-centuries beginning with works from the middle of the Romantic Period and including major works of composers to the present. Requisites: MUS 1250 Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4580 - Piano Pedagogy I Provides creative teaching strategies for piano teacher. Teaching philosophies, objectives, and procedures discussed and applied to group and private piano instruction. Includes teaching techniques for working with students of all ages and levels. Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4581 - Piano Pedagogy II Provides creative teaching strategies for piano teacher. Teaching philosophies, objectives, and procedures discussed and applied to group and private piano instruction. Includes teaching techniques for working with students of all ages and levels. Requisites: MUS 4580 Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4582 - Group Piano Pedagogy Foundational principles of teaching piano in group environments and issues surrounding this topic. Additional course content addresses current trends in technology and their application to piano teaching. Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4583 - Organ Pedagogy Teaching techniques and use of methods and repertoire for various levels of ability at the organ. Requisites: MUS 1250 Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4585 - Vocal Pedagogy Provides creative teaching strategies for the voice teacher. Teaching philosophies, objectives, and procedures discussed and applied to group and private voice instruction. Includes teaching techniques for working with students of all ages and levels. Credit Hours: 1.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4940 - Junior Recital Public performance of repertoire representative of a variety of historical and stylistic periods. Tier III equivalent course, but both MUS 4940 and MUS 4941 must be taken to receive Tier III equivalent credit. Requisites: Permission required and music major and Jr in applied music Credit Hours: 2.0 General Education Code: T3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 research Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4941 - Senior Recital Public performance of repertoire representative of a variety of historical and stylistic periods. Tier III equivalent course, but both MUS 4940 and MUS 4941 must be taken to receive Tier III equivalent credit. Requisites: MUS 4940 and Sr in applied music Credit Hours: 2.0 General Education Code: T3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 research Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	MUS 4943 - Recital Junior or senior recital for non-applied majors. Requisites: Jr or Sr Credit Hours: 1.0-2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 research Eligible grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
Arabic
	ARAB 1110 - Elementary Arabic I First course in a two-semester first year sequence. Credit Hours: 4.0 General Education Code: 2CP Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ARAB 1120 - Elementary Arabic II Second course of two-semester first-year sequence. Requisites: ARAB 1110 Credit Hours: 4.0 General Education Code: 2CP Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ARAB 2110 - Intermediate Arabic I First course of two semester intermediate-level sequence. Requisites: ARAB 1120 Credit Hours: 4.0 General Education Code: 2CP Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ARAB 2120 - Intermediate Arabic II Second course of two semester intermediate-level sequence. Requisites: ARAB 2110 Credit Hours: 4.0 General Education Code: 2CP Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ARAB 2900 - Special Topics in Arabic Specific course content will vary with offering. Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ARAB 3990 - Special Studies in Arabic Special studies in advanced Arabic studies. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 1.0-3.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ARAB 4900 - Special Topics in Arabic Specific course content will vary with offering. Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
Art
	ART 1100 - Seeing and Knowing the Visual Arts Introduction to perceiving and understanding meanings and organizational systems in traditional and contemporary visual arts in context of their social and cultural backgrounds. Credit Hours: 3.0 General Education Code: 2FA Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 1120 - Art and Hip Hop Hip Hop culture has profoundly influenced art since the 1970s. Hip hop has given voice to new art forms and new approaches to existing artistic practices. Its underlying concepts have been adapted worldwide into art unique to diverse geographic and cultural locales. Art and Hip Hop will explore this phenomenon within the context of traditional and contemporary art; polyculturalism and multiculturalism; activism and politics; and gender and race. Credit Hours: 3.0 General Education Code: 2FA Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2501 - Design History and Social Impact As a result of globalization, studying cross-cultural design provides a framework of visual culture that emphasizes the role of design in diverse communication exchanges and public discourse. Particularly important is that a history of design transcends mere exposure to various traditions of design. Instead, a critical discussion of design in various contexts is encouraged as a way to understand our own cultural patterns of design among a broader history. An inclusive classification of design will be used to track significant developments in design across technological, physical and social contexts. Credit Hours: 3.0 General Education Code: 2CP Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2600 - Interior Architecture Studio I Investigation of basic interior design/architecture processes including design ideation, programming, and spatial problem solving. All aspects of interior space will be addressed, including volume (positive and negative), form, texture, pattern, light and shadow. Content will be explored, developed and presented through diagraming, sketching, model making (physical and digital) and other media. Students must maintain a computer workstation in the design studio for the duration of this course. This is the first IA studio in a sequence of six. Requisites: ART 2620 Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory, 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2620 - Interior Architecture Studio II Continued investigation of basic interior design/architecture processes including design ideation, programming, and spatial problem solving. All aspects of interior space will be addressed, including volume (positive and negative), form, texture, pattern, light and shadow. Content will be explored, developed and presented through diagraming, sketching, model making (physical and digital) and other media. Students must maintain a computer workstation in the design studio for the duration of this course. This is the second IA studio in a sequence of six. Requisites: ART 2600 Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory, 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2640 - Building Systems of Interior Environments Fundamental concepts of illumination, electrical, and ceiling systems. Examination of vision, light, color, tasks, and quality of light. Terminology, symbols, concepts, electrical systems, basic equations, and lighting calculations. Exploration of light sources and controls. Study of physiological and psychological considerations. Requisites: Soph or Jr or Sr Credit Hours: 3.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2650 - Introduction to Design Process and Programming An introduction to design process and programming as related to the development of interior design and application within the planning and shaping of interior architecture. Students begin with a design problem, and see it through the various phases of research, programming, ideation, implementation and final analysis in design process thinking. For Interior Architecture programming addresses more specifically space planning and analysis of space to meet client needs. Concept statements, project statements, adjacency studies and diagrams are used as tools to help students analyze and develop a program in response to a given problem. Human dimensions, physiological and psychological aspects of the environment are studied as well as issues related to sustainable design, code issues, and ergonomic concerns are addressed. Requisites: (Soph or Jr or Sr) and Interior Architecture Major Credit Hours: 3.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2900 - Studio Art Topics Introduces topical/thematic approaches to art-making emphasizing single and multi- (and/or inter-) disciplinarity. Students will research and address topical or media specific concerns through scholarly and studio approaches. Offers experiences in the most current topics/themes in the professional practice of art. Requisites: (Soph or Jr or Sr) and (2 Courses (ART 1200 or 1210 or 1220 or 1230)) Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2970T - Studio Tutorial Honors Tutorial College tutorial on studio art topics. Credit Hours: 1.0-12.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2971T - Studio Tutorial Honors Tutorial College tutorial on studio art topics. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1.0-12.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2980T - Studio Tutorial Honors Tutorial College tutorial on studio art topics. Credit Hours: 1.0-12.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2981T - Studio Tutorial Honors Tutorial College tutorial on studio art topics. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1.0-12.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3000J - Criticism in the Visual Arts Composition class designed to encourage understanding of historical perspectives in critical writings on visual arts. Students read and examine written criticism; develop research, grammar, and editing skills; and write analytical descriptive essays on appropriate visual arts subjects. Requisites: Two courses (AH 2110 or 2120 or 2130) Credit Hours: 3.0 General Education Code: 1J Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3100 - Museum Fundamentals I This is part one of a two-semester core survey course concentrating on fundamental methods and experiences pertinent to the museum field as preparation for students pursuing graduate degrees in museum studies or careers within museum professions. Provides an overview of the purpose, function, and history of museums and their role in society, and introduces best practices and contemporary issues in museums. Requisites: Permission required and Jr or higher Credit Hours: 3.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3230 - Ceramics Wheel Throwing II The class is designed to reinforce basic wheel throwing techniques and to introduce new technical and innovative approaches on the potter¿s wheel. The alteration of wheel thrown forms and the process of creating forms of greater complexity with multiple parts are emphasized. Utilitarian pottery is explored through the use of the potter¿s wheel, coupled with hand building and mold making techniques. The class also examines how the alteration of wheel thrown forms can be an effective way of producing sculptural objects. Clay and glaze chemistry are approached through ceramic material testing and kiln firings. Group and individual critiques take place at the end of each kiln firing. Requisites: ART 1200 and 1210 and 1220 and 1230 and 1240 and 2220 Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 4.0 laboratory Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3410 - Advanced Prints Supervised studio experience in printmaking media (intaglio, lithography, relief, and/or serigraphy); includes demonstrations and lectures on related topics. Emphasis on development of techniques and concepts of printmaking. Requisites: Two courses (ART 2410 or 2420 or 2430) and two 2000-level studio ART courses Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3600 - Interior Architecture Studio III Intermediate studies in professional interior architecture studio practices. This studio builds upon the prior IA studio courses, and increases in complexity and scale. Design investigations include research, programming, analysis, theory, ideation and conceptualization, schematic design, project evaluation, refinement, materials, finishes, detailing, furnishings, lighting, communication graphics, and formal presentation. Topics vary based on current social and aesthetic issues that may include commercial, institutional, and/or residential design typologies. Students must maintain a computer workstation in the studio. This is the third IA studio in a sequence of six. Students must also maintain a C average or higher to remain an Interior Architecture Major. Special Fee. Requisites: ART 2620 and 2630 and (3610 concurrent) Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory, 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3620 - Interior Architecture Studio IV Continued intermediate studies in professional interior architecture studio practices. This studio builds upon the prior IA studio courses, and increases in complexity and scale. Design investigations include research, programming, analysis, theory, ideation and conceptualization, schematic design, project evaluation, refinement, materials, finishes, detailing, furnishings, lighting, communication graphics, and formal presentation. Topics vary based on current social and aesthetic issues that may include commercial, institutional, and/or residential design typologies. Students must maintain a computer workstation in the studio. This is the third IA studio in a sequence of six. Students must also maintain a C average or higher to remain an Interior Architecture Major. Special Fee. Requisites: ART 3600 Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory, 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3670 - Construction Documents Study and production of construction documents as architectural graphic communications. Construction documents present and communicate specific dimensions and materials required to physically construct interior environments. Students will engage industry standards, learn to critically evaluate design proposals in terms of construction potentials, critically use professional processes, methods and techniques and learn to communicate effectively with these standards. Requisites: ART 3600 or concurrent Credit Hours: 3.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3710 - Advanced Painting Exploration of a cohesive set of techniques, methodologies, and concepts with emphasis on the creative approaches of painting and drawing. Requisites: ART 2710 and 2720 and (two 2000-level studio art courses) Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3900 - Studio Art Topics Addresses topical/thematic approaches to art-making emphasizing single and multi- (and/or inter-) disciplinarity. Students will research and address topical or media specific concerns via studio and scholarly approaches. Offers experiences in the most current topics/themes in the professional practice of art. Requisites: (Jr or Sr) and two 2000 level studio ART courses Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3922 - Museum Fundamentals II - Practicum Museum Fundamentals II builds on knowledge acquired in Museum Fundamentals I. Working as a cohort, under the guidance of museum staff, students will collaborate and share responsibilities for researching, planning, designing, interpreting, and installing a cohesive exhibition utilizing various collections located on the Ohio University campus. The course concludes with an exhibition, programming, and opening reception for the public. Requisites: ART 3100 Credit Hours: 3.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 practicum Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3970T - Studio Tutorial Honors Tutorial College tutorial on studio art topics. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1.0-12.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3980T - Studio Tutorial Honors Tutorial College tutorial on studio art topics. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1.0-12.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 4600 - Interior Architecture Studio V Continued intermediate studies in professional interior architecture studio practices. This studio builds upon the prior IA studio courses, and increases in complexity and scale. Design investigations include research, programming, analysis, theory, ideation and conceptualization, schematic design, project evaluation, refinement, materials, finishes, detailing, furnishings, lighting, communication graphics, and formal presentation. Topics vary based on current social and aesthetic issues that may include commercial, institutional, and/or residential design typologies. Students must maintain a computer workstation in the studio. This is the third IA studio in a sequence of six. Students must also maintain a C average or higher to remain an Interior Architecture Major. Special Fee. Requisites: ART 3620 Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory, 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 4900 - Studio Art Topics Addresses topical/thematic approaches to art-making emphasizing single and multi- (and/or inter-) disciplinarity in a manner that focuses on advanced explorations and self-directed research. Students will research and address topical or media specific concerns via studio and scholarly approaches. Offers experiences in the most current topics/themes in the professional practice of art. Requisites: two 3000-level studio art courses and Sr Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 4920 - Service Learning in the Visual Arts Gives students opportunities to make meaningful connections between artistic and design practice and service. Students may engage in field experiences that involve providing art instruction in an institutional environment or working in collaborative art or design settings. Students will be introduced to the range of issues faced by artists and designers who choose to work in a service capacity. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 practicum Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 4930 - Independent Study-Projects Projects, ideas, or explorations that cannot reasonably be made within regular course structures. Credit as non-studio elective only. Requisites: Permission required and ART major and Sr only Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 independent study Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 4932 - Independent Study-Readings Reading and research for studio investigations. Intended for work that is not a reasonable part of regular studio courses. Credit as elective only. Requisites: Permission required and ART major and Sr only Credit Hours: 1.0-4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 independent study Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 4958 - Interior Architecture VI: Thesis Studio A cap-stone studio course, where students select, develop, and present a complete interior design project with direction and consultation of a faculty advisor. The final work selection, development, and overall character will be approved by designated IA Faculty. Requires the application of interdisciplinary knowledge, synthesized with experienced gained in prior studios and coursework. Thesis includes a final exhibition in a public venue. Student must maintain computer workstation in the design studio. Requisites: ART 4600 and Sr only Credit Hours: 4.0 General Education Code: T3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory, 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 4960 - BA Studio Art Practicum A capstone experience for BA studio art majors. Students will learn more about career possibilities in the arts and how to market their skills based on their career goals. This course includes a capstone project that can take the form of a research paper, publication/book, or community project/exhibition that synthesizes the interdisciplinary work and research developed throughout the course of the BA studio art program. Requisites: BA Studio Art major and (2 courses in studio art at 3000 or 4000 level) and Sr Credit Hours: 3.0 General Education Code: T3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 4970T - Studio Tutorial Honors Tutorial on studio art topics. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1.0-12.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 4980T - Studio Tutorial Honors Tutorial College tutorial on studio art topics. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1.0-12.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 4990 - Art in Your Life Designed to provide an alternative approach to the thinking and making of art. Requisites: Jr or Sr Credit Hours: 2.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
Art Ceramics Studio Courses
	ART 2210 - Ceramics Hand Building An introduction to hand building techniques in clay. Includes diverse surface techniques, slips, glazes, and kiln firing. The semester builds to address more advanced techniques such as basic mold making, conceptual problem solving through material and contemporary and non-traditional approaches to ceramics. Requisites: ART 1200 and 1210 and 1220 and 1230 and 1240 Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 2220 - Ceramics Wheel Throwing Explores the creative possibilities of the potter’s wheel. Emphasis will initially be placed on functional objects, building a variety of skills that can lead to individual interpretations, both functional and sculptural. Students will become familiar with clay and glaze materials, surface application with slips and glazes, kiln design, and firing processes. Requisites: ART 1200 and 1210 and 1220 and 1230 and 1240 Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3210 - Advanced Ceramics Exploration of alternative construction and surface application techniques in ceramics to foster expressive sophistication. Plaster and non-plaster molds are introduced as tools for ceramic construction and to discuss contemporary issues in ceramics such as the reproduction, the found object, and the multiple. Requisites: ART 2210 and 2220 and (two 2000-level studio art courses) Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
	ART 3220 - Glaze Calculation & Materials Explores clay and glaze calculation techniques. Students investigate ceramic materials and firing processes relevant to producing ceramic art. Requisites: ART 2210 and 2220 and (two 2000-level studio art courses) Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 4.0 laboratory Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
Art Foundation Courses
	ART 1200 - Description Description builds skills in drawing, image making, three-dimensional modeling, and data mapping in the consideration of and making of art and design. This is a cross-disciplinary studio art foundations course emphasizing how similar concerns and principles can be applied to a variety of forms, materials, and traditions. Students will gain experience and direct knowledge from hands-on exploration through a variety of ways of thinking about and applying description. Credit Hours: 4.0 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I

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MUS 2544 - Chamber Music, Contemporary

MUS 2545 - Chamber Music, Piano

MUS 2550 - Jazz Ensemble

MUS 2551 - Percussion Ensemble

MUS 3400 - Voice

MUS 3410 - Piano

MUS 3420 - Harp

MUS 3430 - Organ

MUS 3431 - Harpsichord

MUS 3440 - Violin

MUS 3450 - Viola

MUS 3460 - Violoncello

MUS 3470 - Double Bass

MUS 3480 - Flute

MUS 3490 - Oboe

MUS 3500 - Bassoon

MUS 3510 - Clarinet

MUS 3520 - Saxophone

MUS 3530 - Trumpet

MUS 3540 - Horn

MUS 3550 - Euphonium

MUS 3560 - Trombone

MUS 3570 - Tuba

MUS 3580 - Percussion

MUS 3590 - Class Piano V

MUS 3600 - Class Piano VI

MUS 3720 - Advanced Functional Skills

MUS 3750 - English and Italian Diction for Singers

MUS 3752 - German Diction for Singers

MUS 3753 - French Diction for Singers

MUS 3754 - Vocal Coaching

MUS 3790 - Performance Preparation

MUS 3921 - Practicum in Music

MUS 4490 - Collaborative Piano

MUS 4500 - Accompanying

MUS 4550 - Basic Conducting

MUS 4560 - Instrumental Conducting

MUS 4561 - Choral Conducting

MUS 4570 - String Instrument Pedagogy and Repertoire

MUS 4571 - Woodwind Instrument Pedagogy and Repertoire

MUS 4572 - Brass Instrument Pedagogy and Repertoire

MUS 4573 - Solo Vocal Repertoire I: French and British

MUS 4574 - Solo Vocal Repertoire II: Germany and United States

MUS 4575 - Percussion Instruments Pedagogy and Repertoire

MUS 4576 - Keyboard Repertoire I

MUS 4577 - Keyboard Repertoire II

MUS 4580 - Piano Pedagogy I

MUS 4581 - Piano Pedagogy II

MUS 4582 - Group Piano Pedagogy

MUS 4583 - Organ Pedagogy

MUS 4585 - Vocal Pedagogy

MUS 4940 - Junior Recital

MUS 4941 - Senior Recital

MUS 4943 - Recital

ARAB 1110 - Elementary Arabic I

ARAB 1120 - Elementary Arabic II

ARAB 2110 - Intermediate Arabic I

ARAB 2120 - Intermediate Arabic II

ARAB 2900 - Special Topics in Arabic

ARAB 3990 - Special Studies in Arabic

ARAB 4900 - Special Topics in Arabic

ART 1100 - Seeing and Knowing the Visual Arts

ART 1120 - Art and Hip Hop

ART 2501 - Design History and Social Impact

ART 2600 - Interior Architecture Studio I

ART 2620 - Interior Architecture Studio II

ART 2640 - Building Systems of Interior Environments

ART 2650 - Introduction to Design Process and Programming

ART 2900 - Studio Art Topics

ART 2970T - Studio Tutorial

ART 2971T - Studio Tutorial

ART 2980T - Studio Tutorial

ART 2981T - Studio Tutorial

ART 3000J - Criticism in the Visual Arts

ART 3100 - Museum Fundamentals I

ART 3230 - Ceramics Wheel Throwing II

ART 3410 - Advanced Prints

ART 3600 - Interior Architecture Studio III

ART 3620 - Interior Architecture Studio IV