Arts & Popular Culture
Arts & Popular Culture Thematic Thread
The Arts & Popular Culture thread will examine varying cultural elements that are consumed by the majority in any given society and have mass appeal, including, but not limited to art, music, fashion, literature, dance, film, radio, television, theatre, and the Internet.
Faculty Liaison: Doug Strahler
Curriculum Guide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Overview of World Art | ||
| Visual Literacy | ||
| Experiencing Dance: Techniques and Styles | ||
| Exploring World Music | ||
| Exploring American Music | ||
| Philosophy of Art | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting | ||
| Focused Courses | ||
| Choose three courses from the following (must include three categories and three departments; two courses must be 300/400 level) | 9 | |
| The Arts | ||
| Basic Studio Drawing | ||
| Basic Studio Painting | ||
| Basic Studio Photography | ||
| Basic Studio Printmaking | ||
| Basic Studio Metalsmithing | ||
| Basic Studio Sculpture | ||
| Basic Studio Fiber Art | ||
| Basic Studio Ceramics | ||
| Basic Studio Graphic Design | ||
| Basic Studio Digital Media | ||
| Intermediate Studio Drawing | ||
| Intermediate Studio Painting | ||
| Intermediate Studio Photography | ||
| Intermediate Studio Printmaking | ||
| Intermediate Studio Metalsmithing | ||
| Intermediate Studio Sculpture | ||
| Intermediate Studio Fiber Art | ||
| Intermediate Studio Ceramics | ||
| Intermediate Studio Graphic Design | ||
| Intermediate Studio Digital Media | ||
| North American Art History | ||
| Early Modern Art | ||
| History of Musical Theatre | ||
| Culture, Discourse, and Ideas | ||
| Media Criticism | ||
| The Communication Age | ||
| The Cinematic Review: Historical and Critical Writing | ||
| Twentieth Century British Culture | ||
| American Popular Culture, 1865 to the Present | ||
| Global Learning and Diversity | ||
| European Film | ||
| Asian Film | ||
| Society and Institutions | ||
| Society and Social Dance | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| * | Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course. |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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Arts and Popular Culture Thematic Thread (APCU)
Revised: 09.25.2020
UCC 09.25.20