University Catalogue: 2007-08
Music and Theatre Arts
Haas Fine Arts 156
(715) 836-2284
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
Robert Knight, Chair
Music: Robert Anderson, Robert Baca, Jeffery Crowell, Lori Cruciani, Randal Dickerson, Gary Don, Kristine Fletcher, Richard Fletcher, Christa Garvey, Mark Heidel, Bradley Johnson, Ryan Jones, Namji Kim, Paul Kosower, Timothy Lane, Nancy Mcmillan, Mark Mowry, Vanissa Murphy, Daniel Newman, Verle Ormsby, Phillip Ostrander, Donald Patterson, Gretchen Peters, Kathryn Proctor Duax, Alan Rieck, Mitra Sadeghpour, Gary Schwartzhoff, Paula Smith, Barbara Wimunc-Pearson, Ethan Wickman, Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Barbara Young, Jerry Young.
Theatre Arts And Dance: Terry Allen, Kevin, Gawley, Art Gulig, Richard Nimke, Toni Poll-Sorensen, Cheryl Starr.
Honor Societies and Student Organizations:
There are eight nationally-affiliated music student organizations at UW-Eau Claire, including student chapters of Music Educators National Conference, American Choral Directors Association, American String Teachers Association, International Association of Jazz Educators, National Association of Teachers of Singing, and American Music Therapy Association for Students; the professional fraternities Phi Mu Alpha-Sinfonia and Sigma Alpha Iota; and the honor society Pi Kappa Lambda.
The performing arts enjoy an enviable reputation at UW-Eau Claire. Outstanding student and faculty performances in music, theatre, and dance; innovative classroom experiences; and active outreach are hallmarks of the Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
The Department offers the Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in liberal arts-music, liberal arts-music history, liberal arts-theatre arts, and theatre arts-middle/secondary teaching; Bachelor of Music Education degrees leading to teacher licensure; and Bachelor of Music degrees in applied music, theory, and composition. A liberal arts minor is offered in music, theatre arts, and dance; teaching minors also are offered in theatre arts. The Bachelor of Music Therapy degree in music therapy is offered by the Department of Public Health Professions in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Music
Throughout history the study of music has been held to be one of the noblest pursuits of humanity. Music integrates and develops an understanding of our intellect, our emotions, and our senses. As such, it is both a personal and universal art.
All baccalaureate degrees in music emphasize the development of skills, concepts, and sensitivity essential to the professional life of the musician. Whether a professional performer, teacher, or composer, the musician must function as one who exhibits not only technical competence but also a broad knowledge of music and music literature, sensitivity in musical style, and an insight into the role and effect of music in society. Courses for the general university student provide an environment which promotes a broad intellectual and cultural appreciation of music.
General Requirements-Music Majors and Minors
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Students planning to major in music should have experience playing an instrument in their high school band or orchestra, singing in a high school choral ensemble, or should have studied an instrument (e.g., piano) privately for a significant period of time. It is expected that prospective music majors be able to read music and sight-sing in at least one clef. Although not mandatory, private study in voice or an instrument will be very beneficial in preparation for college study in music; it offers significant advantages in terms of enhancing individual performance technique and provides exposure to standard music literature. Ability to play piano-even at a rudimentary level-and read both treble and bass clefs is a desirable attribute for any music major. In addition, it is helpful for students to have taken high school theory and/or music appreciation courses. Advanced keyboard ability is especially desirable for applicants to the composition, theory, and music therapy degree programs.
ADMISSION
Applicants must be admitted to the University before completing audition requirements.
All applicants for admission to degree programs in music and music therapy must satisfactorily complete an audition in a performance area, take a placement examination in piano, and take an aural skills exam. Applicants to the B.M.E. degree must audition in wind, string, percussion, piano, or voice. Minimum repertoire standards for all performance areas are available from the department. Applicants can contact the department to secure audition information or visit the department's Web site, www.uwec.edu/mus-the.
Scholarships are available to a limited number of applicants who demonstrate superior musical ability. An application for the audition and placement constitutes an application for a department scholarship, and no separate form is required. Applicants recommended for scholarship assistance will be notified after the audition.
The Department of Music and Theatre Arts adheres to the code of ethics of the National Association of Schools of Music. The acceptance of financial aid by an applicant is considered a declaration of intent to attend the institution; after May 1, the applicant may not consider any other offer from an NASM member institution without the written consent of the first institution. Similarly, a transfer applicant from a senior college or university cannot be considered for a scholarship without the recommendation of the institution from which the transfer is being made.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Keyboard Placements. All entering freshmen and transfer students take a piano placement examination which determines the level of class piano (Musi 106 or 108) in which they will be enrolled to prepare for the piano proficiency examination. If the placement test indicates a sufficiently high level of ability, the student may be directed to applied piano (Musi 151). A keyboard placement resulting in a higher-numbered keyboard course, i.e., Musi 108 or 151, does not constitute credit by examination for a lower-numbered course. Credit by examination is not available for Musi 104, 106, 108, 278, or 378.
The Piano Proficiency Examination must be passed (1) one year prior to admission to the professional semester for students working toward teaching licensure (B.M.E. programs) and/or (2) prior to graduation in any music major/minor program. It is offered only during the Fall and Spring Semester final examination periods. The Piano Proficiency Examination tests performance in major and minor scales, arpeggi, sightreading, harmonization, transposition, and memorization.
Performance Class and Recitals. All music majors are required to attend and/or participate in performance class and to attend ten approved concerts and recitals for each of seven semesters. For minors, the requirement is three semesters.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Policy. No music course may be taken under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option.
Audit Policy. Applied lessons may not be taken for audit.
Special Student Status. High school students may enroll with permission of the instructor for courses in the Department of Music and Theatre Arts during the Special Student Registration. Because of demand for some courses and limitations on enrollment, degree students will be given priority. Credits earned as high school special students will be reviewed for acceptance into degree programs after official admission to the university and department. Credit review procedure is the same as that for transfer students. Enrollment in graduate music courses under the special student admission status is not allowed except in workshops or by consent of the instructor.
NOTE: A student may not register for credit in a course which is a prerequisite for any other course in which the student has credit.
Bachelor of Music Education
General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Education Programs
Please see University Requirements in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: MUSIC- Instrumental and General Music Teaching (Code 060-057)
| Music Requirements | Credits |
| Theory--Musi 141/142, 146/147, 246/247, 248, 308 | 16 |
| History/Literature--Musi 225, 227, 229, 303, 405 | 12 |
| Applied Music--Wind, String, Percussion Emphasis- Major Instrument--four semesters, four credits from Musi 154-169; three semesters, three credits from 354-369; and one credit adviser-approved elective; OR |
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| Piano Emphasis--Piano-four semesters, four credits Musi 151; three semesters, three credits Musi 351; and one credit from Musi 154-169. |
8 |
| Conducting--Musi 350, Mued 401 | 4 |
| Techniques--Musi 196, 198, 202, 208, 210 | 5 |
| *Ensembles--eight semesters minimum; six semesters, six credits, including the two semesters immediately prior to the professional semester, from Musi 180/380, 181/381, or 184/384; two semesters, two credits Musi 183; and one credit from Musi 186/386, 253/453- 259/459, or 268/468. For wind and percussion majors, the two semesters immediately prior to the professional semester must be Musi 380 or 381. | |
| *String students--seven semesters, seven credits Musi 184/384; and one credit Musi 253/453 or 255/455. | 8-9 |
| Music Methods--Mued 211, 300, 310, 318, 411, 421 | 9 |
(62-63) |
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| Piano Proficiency--passed prior to enrollment in Mued 310. | |
| Students are required to complete two successful audits of Mued 135, Conducting Lab-one semester in a fall, one semester in a spring. | |
| Other Requirements | |
| Professional Education | 26 |
| University Requirements for Teacher Education Programs (see College of Education and Human Sciences). If Hnrs 101 is taken to fulfill the composition requirement, the total is 45 credits. | 46 |
(72) |
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| TOTAL | 134-135 |
This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option C and leads to licensure to teach Instrumental Music and General Music in Early Childhood through Adolescence classrooms.
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: MUSIC- Choral and General Music Teaching (Code 060-058)
| Music Requirements | Credits |
| Theory--Musi 141/142, 146/147, 246/247, 248, 308 | 16 |
| History/Literature--Musi 225, 227, 229, 303, 405 | 12 |
| Applied Music-Voice Emphasis--four semesters, four credits Musi 153; and two semesters, two credits Musi 353; three semesters, three credits Musi 151; and one credit adviser-approved elective; OR Piano Emphasis-four semesters, four credits Musi 151; three semesters, three credits Musi 351; four semesters, four credits Musi 153. | 10-11 |
| Conducting--Musi 350, Mued 400 | 4 |
| Pedagogy--Musi 345 | 3 |
| Ensembles--eight semesters; seven semesters, seven credits, including the two semesters immediately prior to the professional semester, from Musi 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, or 192/392; and one semester, one credit from Musi 262/462 or 265/465. The two semesters immediately prior to the professional semester must be from Musi 388, 391, or 392. A minimum of three credits must be from 188/388 and/or 190/390; and a minimum of two credits from 191/391 or 192/392. | 8 |
| Music Methods--Mued 211, 300, 310, 318, 410, 420 | 9 |
(62-63) |
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| Piano proficiency--passed prior to enrollment in Mued 310. | |
| Students are required to complete two successful audits of Mued 135, Conducting Lab--one semester in a fall, one semester in a spring. | |
| Other Requirements | |
| Professional Education | 26 |
| University Requirements for Teacher Education Programs (see College of Education and Human Sciences). If Hnrs 101 is taken to fulfill the composition requirement, the total is 45 credits. | 46 |
(72) |
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| TOTAL | 134-135 |
This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option C and leads to licensure to teach Choral Music and General Music in Early Childhood through Adolescence classrooms.
Bachelor of Music
Major applied lessons carry credits as follows: one 30-minute private lesson per week for one credit; one hour lesson per week for two-four credits. The number of applied credits per semester indicates the minimum number of practice hours per day.
All applied B.M. students may present a half recital in the junior year and must present a full recital in the senior year. Recital requirements apply to the following comprehensive music majors:
Applied Instrumental (Code 060-041)
Applied Voice (Code 060-042)
Applied Piano (Code 060-043)
Composition (Code 060-048)
The B.M.T. degree in music therapy (Code 045-055) is described in this Catalogue in the Department of Public Health Professions in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: MUSIC- Applied Instrumental (Code 060-041)
| Music Requirements | Credits |
| Theory--Musi 141/142, 146/147, 246/247, 248, 308, 325, 335 | 20 |
| History/Literature--Musi 225, 227, 229, 303, 405, 496 | 13-15 |
| Applied Major Instrument--Eight semesters, four semesters at 300-level | 24 |
| Applied Piano--Musi 151/351 | 2 |
| Senior Recital--Musi 497 | 2 |
| Pedagogy--Musi 495 | 2 |
| Conducting--Musi 350 | 2 |
| Ensembles--Eight semesters. Six credits from 180/380, 181/381, or 184/384*; and two credits from Musi 186/386, 253/453, 255/455, 256/456, 257/457, 258/458, 259/459, or 266/466 | 8 |
| *A minimum of one semester in orchestra is required for those who play orchestral instruments. | |
| Electives in Music | 4 |
| Piano Proficiency-passed prior to graduation. | |
| TOTAL | 77-79 |
| Other Requirements | |
| See College of Arts and Sciences degree requirements, Bachelor of Music. |
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: MUSIC- Applied Voice (Code 060-042)
| Music Requirements | Credits |
| Theory--Musi 141/142, 146/147, 246/247, 248, 308 | 16 |
| History/Literature--Musi 225, 227, 229, 303, 405, 470, 472 | 18 |
| Applied Voice--Musi 153/353, eight semesters, four semesters at 300-level | 21 |
| Applied Piano--Musi 151/351 | 5 |
| Senior Recital--Musi 497 | 2 |
| Voice Pedagogy--Musi 345 | 3 |
| Singers' Diction--Musi 347, 348 | 4 |
| Conducting--Musi 350 | 2 |
| Ensembles--Eight semesters, four credits from Musi 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, or 192/392; two credits Musi 280/480; and two credits from 262/462 and/or 461 | 8 |
| Piano Proficiency--passed prior to graduation. | |
| TOTAL | 79 |
| Other Requirements | |
| See College of Arts and Sciences degree requirements, Bachelor of Music. |
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: MUSIC- Applied Piano (Code 060-043)
| Music Requirements | Credits |
| Theory--Musi 141/142, 146/147, 246/247, 248, 308, 335 | 18 |
| History/Literature--Musi 225, 227, 229, 303, 405, 475 | 15 |
| Applied Piano--Musi 151/351; eight semesters (three credits per semester, four semesters at 300-level) | 24 |
| Senior Recital--Musi 497 | 2 |
| Piano Pedagogy--Musi 315 | 2 |
| Conducting--Musi 350 | 2 |
| Ensemble--Eight semesters. Four credits from 180/380, 181/381, 184/384, 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, or 192/392; three credits from 268/468; and one credit of elective ensemble | 8 |
| Electives in Music | 8 |
| Piano Proficiency--passed prior to graduation. | |
| TOTAL | 79 |
| Other Requirements | |
| See College of Arts and Sciences degree requirements, Bachelor of Music. | |
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: MUSIC- Composition (Code 060-048)
All students majoring in composition must earn a grade of at least C in each theory and each composition course.
| Music Requirements | Credits |
| Theory---Musi 141/142, 146/147, 150, 246/247, 248, 308, 309, 325, 335, 407, 437 | 26 |
| History/Literature--Musi 225, 227, 229, 303, 405 | 12 |
| Composition--Musi 150, 170/370, six semesters, three semesters at 300 level; and 343 | 12 |
| Applied Music--minimum of six semesters, six credits, at least two credits at 300 level* | 6 |
| Keyboard (non-piano emphasis)-Music 151, four semesters (piano emphasis students must substitute at least four additional credits of music electives or supporting electives from supporting course list below) | 4 |
| Conducting--Musi 350 | 2 |
| Senior Recital--Musi 497 | 2 |
| Ensemble--Eight semesters, four credits from 180/380, 181/381, 184/384, 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, or 192/392, and four credits from 253/453-268/468 and/or 186/386 | 8 |
| Electives in Music | 2 |
| Supporting Courses--Anth/AIS 161 or CS 163 or Phil 325 or Phys 308 or Pols 390 | 3 |
| Piano Proficiency--passed prior to graduation. | |
| TOTAL | 77 |
| *Students who wish to take a full eight semesters of applied lessons may do so, at the discretion of the studio teacher, by applying music elective credits toward applied study. | |
| Other Requirements | |
| See College of Arts and Sciences degree requirements, Bachelor of Music. | |
Freshman and transfer students interested in majoring in composition are strongly urged to present a composition portfolio to a member of the composition faculty before registering for any composition course. No possible credit for composition at another institution will be awarded before the end of the first semester of study at UW-Eau Claire.
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: MUSIC- Theory (Code 060-047)
All students majoring in theory must earn a grade of at least C in each theory and each composition course.
| Music Requirements | Credits |
| Theory--Musi 141/142, 146/147, 246/247, 248, 308, 309, 325, 335, 407, 437 | 26 |
| Supporting Courses--CS 163 and/or Phil 325 and/or Phys 308 | 6 |
| History/Literature--Musi 225, 227, 229, 303, 405 | 12 |
| Composition--Musi 150 and three semesters of Musi 170 | 4 |
| Applied Music--eight semesters, eight credits, two credits at the 300 level; at least four credits must be from 151/351 | 8 |
| Conducting--Musi 350 | 2 |
| Junior Project--Musi 399 | 1 |
| Senior Thesis--Musi 499 | 2 |
| Ensemble--Eight semesters, four credits from 180/380, 181/381, 184/384, 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, or 192/392, and four credits from 253/453-268/468 and/or 186/386 | 8 |
| Electives in Music | 9 |
| Piano Proficiency--passed prior to graduation. | |
| TOTAL | 78 |
| Other Requirements | |
| See College of Arts and Sciences degree requirements, Bachelor of Music. | |
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: MUSIC- Music History, Liberal Arts
(Code 060-063)
This degree is intended for students planning to attend graduate school in musicology. Students will need to seek permission to declare this degree by musicology faculty. Musicology faculty will base their decision on grades in Musi 227 and 229, total GPA, and samples of writing. While there is no set GPA for admission into the major, a student requesting this major should have attained minimum GPAs of 3.25 in the following areas: (1) Musi 227 and 229, (2) other academic music courses, (3) total GPA.
| Music Requirements | Credits |
| Theory--Musi 141/142, 146/147, 246/247, 248, 308, 335, and 407 or 437 | 20 |
| History--Musi 225, 227, 229, 303, 405 (taken three times) | 16 |
| Research Project--Musi 399 (adviser permission required) | 2 |
| Applied Instrument--Eight semesters, eight credits, of which two credits must be at the 300 level, from Musi 151/351-172/372 (excluding 170/370) | 8 |
| Ensembles--Eight semesters, four credits from 180/380, 181/381, 184/384, 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, or 192/392; two credits from 253/453-268/468 and/or 186/386; and two credits of elective ensemble | 8 |
| Conducting--Musi 350 Piano | 2 |
| Proficiency-passed prior to graduation | |
| SUB-TOTAL | 56 |
| Elective Courses | |
| Twelve credits from the following (maximum two courses per discipline): | 12 |
| ArtH any course | |
| Anth 315, 351, 355, 422, 463; Anth/AIS 161, 325; Anth/Wmns 356 | |
| Hist any course | |
| Engl GE-IVD Literature courses | |
| TOTAL | 68 |
| Other Requirements | |
| See College of Arts and Sciences degree requirements, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. | |
MAJOR: MUSIC, Liberal Arts (Code 060-201)
| Music Requirements | Credits |
| Theory--Musi 141/142, 146/147, 246/247, 248, 308 | 16 |
| History/Literature--Musi 225, 227, 229, 303, 405 | 12 |
| Applied Instrument--eight semesters, eight credits | |
| Musi 151/351-172/372 (excluding 170/370), two credits at 300 level | 8 |
| Conducting--Musi 350 | 2 |
| Ensembles--Eight semesters, four credits from 180/380, 181/381, 184/384, 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, or 192/392; two credits from 253/453-268/468 and/or 186/386; and two credits of elective ensemble | 8 |
| Piano Proficiency--passed prior to graduation | |
| TOTAL | 46 |
| Other Requirements | |
See College of Arts and Sciences degree requirements, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. |
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MINOR: MUSIC, Liberal Arts (Code 060-401)
Minimum course credit requirements include, Theory: Musi 141/142, 146/147 (eight crs.); History/Literature: Musi 110, 225 (five crs.); Applied Music (four crs., four semesters from one instrument, excluding Musi 170/370); Large Ensemble (three crs., three semesters from 180/380, 181/381, 184/384, 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, or 192/392); Music Elective (four crs.) elected from 227, 229, 248, 308, Applied Music (maximum of two crs.), Ensemble (maximum of two crs.) elected from 180/380, 181/381, 184/384, 186/386, 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, 192/392, 255/455-268/468 or 280/480.
NOTE: Music minors are required to participate in Performance Class and attend ten approved concerts and recitals for a minimum of three semesters; passing the piano proficiency is also a requirement.
Theatre Arts and Dance
The arts of theatre-acting, directing, playwriting, design, literature, and costuming-enable us to explore the experiences of humans and the universe. Theatre Arts studies human ideas, values, relationships, obsessions, and accomplishments. Practical experimentation and practice of the arts of the theatre increases our ability to present human experiences to audiences for both entertainment and enlightenment.
Theatre Arts programs offer students training in various aspects of theatre including technical theatre, acting, directing, dance, dramatic literature, playwriting, and arts management.
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: THEATRE ARTS, Liberal Arts (Code 601-001)
Sixty semester credits, thirty-six core requirement credits, including: Thea 121, 123 or 239, 125, 130, 220 or 228, 321 or 327, 330 or 331 or 333 or 325 or 336, 332, 414 or 422 or 434, 425; three different credits from Thea 170-179; three different credits from Thea 370-379; 15 credits, student choice, from the following courses and any of the courses listed as student choices in the core requirement, Thea 227, 335, 421, 450, 498; and nine credits of adviser-approved electives.
MAJOR: THEATRE ARTS, Liberal Arts (Code 601-223)
Thirty-eight semester credits, including: Thea 121, 123 or 239, 125, 130, 220 or 228, 321 or 327, 330 or 331 or 333 or 325 or 336, 332, 414 or 422 or 434, 425; six credits of adviser-approved theatre arts electives and two credits from 170-179 and/or 370-379.
MAJOR: THEATRE ARTS, Teaching (Code 601-204)
Thirty-six semester credits: CI 361; Thea 121, 125, 130, 171/371, 220, 228, 321 or 327, 332, 335, 421, 425, and 434. This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option C and leads to licensure to teach Theatre in Early Childhood through Adolescence classrooms.
MINOR: THEATRE ARTS, Liberal Arts (Code 601-422)
Twenty-four semester credits, including: Thea 121, 125, 130, 332, 425; six credits of adviser-approved electives and three credits from 170-179 and/or 370-379.
MINOR: THEATRE ARTS, Middle Childhood/Early Adolescence Teaching (Code 601-425)
Twenty-four semester credits: CI 361; Thea 121, 125, 130, 171/371, 220, 332, 335, and 336. This minor is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option A and leads to licensure to teach Theatre in Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence classrooms.
MINOR: THEATRE ARTS, Early Adolescence/Adolescence Teaching (Code 601-424)
Twenty-four semester credits: CI 361; Thea 121, 125, 130, 174/374, 220, 332, 335, and 434. This minor is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option B or C and leads to licensure to teach Theatre in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms.
INFORMATION FOR THEATRE EDUCATION MAJORS AND MINORS
Theatre education majors and minors are required to take the following fine arts courses in their General Education/elective programs: one music course from Musi 100, 102, 110, or 340; Engl 181; Art 105 or 106; and one dance course from Dnce 101, 112, or 114.
MINOR: DANCE, Liberal Arts (Code 605-400)
Twenty-four credits, including Dnce 101, 110, 112, 114, 116, 310, 312, 314, 316, 420, 497; Kins 194; Musi 110 or 225 or 307; Thea 121 or 130 or 239; plus zero-one* credit adviser-approved elective.
*If Musi 225 (two crs.) is used to fulfill the music course requirement, a one-credit adviser-approved elective is required.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS IN MUSIC AND THEATRE ARTS
Eligibility
Upper-class music and theatre arts majors with resident and transfer GPAs of 3.50 or higher and a 3.50 or higher in the major are eligible for participation in the departmental honors program. Participants whose cumulative and/or major GPA falls below 3.50 can still graduate with honors as long as his/her GPA increases to 3.50 before graduation.
Procedure for Admission
A written application, available in the department office, is submitted for approval by the Departmental Honors Committee no later than the third week of classes of the junior year. Transfer students entering UW-Eau Claire with junior status must apply no later than the end of the third week of classes.
Requirements for Graduation with Departmental Honors
1. Complete all degree requirements for the major in music or theatre arts with a cumulative and major program GPA of 3.50 or higher.
2. Complete three honors course projects attached to courses that represent three different honors course categories. Approval of the course instructor and Honors Committee is required and a description of the honors work to be done must be submitted to the committee by the end of the third week of classes. A report must be filed with the committee three weeks before final examination week.
3. Complete an honors paper supporting a senior project or performance under the direction of a department faculty member (e.g., historical, theoretical, pedagogical research; criticism; playwriting; composition; scenic or costume design; directing; solo recital; major acting/operatic role). The paper is defended orally to a faculty jury consisting of its faculty director and two members of the Honors Committee. A copy of the paper is filed with the committee.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Certificate in Fine Arts Administration provides students with a core body of knowledge and skills to effectively manage community or institutionally based arts organizations and provides a foundation for continued study in fine arts administration. Emphasis is placed on management and communication skills useful to administrators of fine arts enterprises. The 18-credit program includes elective courses, a capstone seminar, and a one-semester internship.
Admission - Students who document interest, motivation, and commitment to the field of fine arts administration are eligible for admission. Admission is by written application. Applications are available from the Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
Program requirements - 18 credits, including Idis 410; Art, Musi, or Thea 498; and 12 credits of adviser-approved courses from three of the following course groups: Group I: Acct 201; Bcom 405/605; Bsad 305; Thea 434/634. Group II: Art 312; CJ 365; CS 318; Engl 305, 409. Group III: CJ 265, 270, 304/504, 307/507, 308/508, 315, 357/557. Group IV: Art 105; Dnce 101; Musi 110; Phil 325; Thea 101. (One course from Group IV is required for students with non-fine arts backgrounds.)
A minimum grade of B must be earned in Idis 410 and Art, Musi, or Thea 498. A minimum grade of C+ must be earned in all other certificate courses, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 is required for awarding the certificate.
General Education IVA Information
GE-IVA (Humanities-Fine Arts) credit for the following ensembles is granted if three credits are earned in any one, or a combination, of them. GE-IVA credit is limited to three credits; additional credit will count as elective credit (non-GE).
Musi 180, 182, 183, 184, 186, 188, 190, 191, 192, 193, 253, 380, 382, 384, 386, 388, 390, 391, 392, 393, and 453.
