In the Arts and Technologies cluster, students, faculty, staff, and community partners focus on the processes of effective story-telling and making things. We value communication, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and learning for the sake of learning. We study, promote, and practice the intentional use of tools and technologies to enable the creation, sharing, and reception of our work.
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Arts, Learning & Leadership (Certificate of Advances Graduate Studies)
Art Minor |
18-20 credits |
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| Students should work closely with an art faculty advisor to develop a meaningful sequence of courses. For some upper-division courses, it may be necessary to take additional courses to meet prerequisite requirements. Contact the Department Chair for further information. | ||||||||||||||
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| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |||||||||||||
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| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |||||||||||||
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| Complete seven to nine credits in the following areas (at least six credits must be taken at the 3000/4000 level): | 7-9 | |||||||||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Art History Minor |
15 credits |
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| AH 2700 | 20/21: Art Since 1900 (WRCO) | 3 | ||||||
| AH | 3000/4000 level Art History courses | 6 | ||||||
*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Ceramics Minor |
15-16 credits |
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| AR 1065 | Art Foundations 3D: Materials and Meaning | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AR 3220 | Foundations of Ceramics: Exploration | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AR 3230 | Foundations of Ceramics: Wheel Explorations | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Computing Minor |
17-19 credits |
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| CS 2010 | Computing Fundamentals (TECO) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| CS 2381 | Data Structures and Intermediate Programming | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Complete two of the following: | 6-8 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Several upper-level courses have prerequisites that are not covered by the required courses. Students must select courses carefully. | ||||||||||||||||||||
*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Creative Writing Minor |
15 credits |
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| EN 2700 | Creative Writing | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EN/ENDI | English elective | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Complete two of the following: | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Dance Minor |
22 Credits |
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| Dance Audition Requirements
Auditioners for PSU Dance are requested to submit a video audition for consideration. You can either send a DVD to: Amanda Whitworth or you can upload video to YouTube and email the links to: aewhitworth@plymouth.edu The audition should include: 1. Headshot and resume (mailed or emailed) The sooner we receive your video audition, the more competitive you will be for admission to the PSU Dance program. aewhitworth@plymouth.edu |
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DN 3010 |
Contemporary Dance Ensemble (four enrollments) | 4 |
| DN 3020 | History of Modern Dance and Technique | 3 |
| DN 3050 | World Dance (GACO) | 3 |
| DN 3320 | Dance Composition | 3 |
| Techniques- complete one/two courses from each technique; choose appropriate level for each technique: | ||
| Modern Dance Technique | 2-3 | |
| DN 1260 | Modern Dance I and | |
| DN 2260 | Modern Dance II or | |
| DN 3270 | Advanced Modern Dance | |
| Ballet Technique | 2-3 | |
| DN 1230 | Ballet I and | |
| DN 2710 | Ballet II or | |
| DN 3360 | Advanced Ballet | |
| Jazz Dance Technique | 2-3 | |
| DN 1280 | Jazz Dance I and | |
| DN 2670 | Jazz Dance II or | |
| DN 3260 | Topics in Dance: Advanced Jazz | |
| Tap Technique | 2-3 | |
| DN 1740 | Tap I and | |
| DN 2520 | Tap II or | |
| DN 3260 | Topics in Dance: Advanced Tap | |
| For students who do not complete Advanced (3000) level techniques: | ||
| DN 4010 | Dance Practicum | |
| Completion of both the Dance Minor and the following courses (some of which can also count toward the Minor itself) also completes the Dance Pedagogy curriculum. This curriculum is based on the Curriculum Standards set forth in the National Dance Standards for Dance Education and the New Hampshire K–12 Dance Curriculum Framework. While completion of this curriculum does not lead to any specific teaching certification, the student who completes it will possess the requisite competencies to teach dance in a variety of settings. | ||
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| DN 3100 | Movement Concepts for Dance Education | 3 |
| 3270 | Advanced Modern Dance | 3 |
| DN 3320 | Dance Composition | 3 |
| DN 3360 | Advanced Ballet | 3 |
| DN 3500 | Dance Pedagogy I | 3 |
| DN 4010 | Dance Practicum | 1-3 |
| DN 4500 | Dance Pedagogy II | 3 |
| In addition, students may choose an Interdisciplinary Studies major to combine coursework in Dance with another area or areas. | ||
Digital Media Design and Development |
15-16 credits |
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| CM 2770 | Introduction to Media and Cultural Studies (TECO) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CM 3100 | Communicating Through Animation | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complete one of the following: | 9-10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Drawing Minor |
17-18 credits |
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| AR 1075 | Art Foundations Drawing: Line and Language | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| AR 2520 | Drawing: Figure in Value | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| AR 3520 | Drawing: Advanced | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| AR 4070 | Drawing: Personal Voice | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Complete one of the following: | 3-4 | ||||||||||||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Expository Writing Minor |
15 credits |
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| EN 3030 | Practicum in Publication | 3 |
| EN 3120 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| EN 3130 | Non-Fiction Workshop | 3 |
| CM 3090 | Technical Communication (TECO) (WRCO) | 3 |
| CM 3670 | Journalism (TECO) (WRCO) | 3 |
*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Film Studies Minor |
15 credits |
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| Complete five of the following: | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Graphic Design Minor |
23 credits |
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| AG 2330 | An Introduction to Graphic Design Software (TECO) | 3 |
| AG 2350 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| AG 3300 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| AG 3360 | Graphic Design III | 3 |
| AG 3530 | History of Graphic Design (INCO) (WRCO) | 3 |
| AR 1045 | Art Foundations 2D: Composition and Content | 4 |
| AR 1075 | Art Foundations Drawing: Line and Language | 4 |
*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Information Technology Minor |
16-18 credits |
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| CS 2010 | Computing Fundamentals (TECO) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| CS 2220 | Computer Hardware | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| CS 2370 | Introduction to Programming | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Complete two of the following: | 6-8 | |||||||||||||||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Literature Minor |
15 credits |
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| EN 2500 | Studies in English (WRCO) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Complete three Advanced Study in Literature and Film and/or Currents courses | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Media Studies Minor |
15 credits |
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| CM 2770 | Introduction to Media and Cultural Studies (TECO) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CM 3500 | Media Effects | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complete nine credits selected from three of the following courses (at least one of these courses must be at the 3000/4000 level): | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Music Minor |
21 credits |
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Any student at Plymouth State University may consider the Music minor program offered in the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. To be accepted as a Music minor, you must meet with the Department Chair as well as audition on your preferred instrument or voice for members of the faculty. You will work with an appropriate performance study faculty member to choose your audition material.
Concert AttendanceMusic minors are required to attend 50 percent of the Wednesday afternoon recitals (including Convocation) and at least six other department-sponsored concerts. See complete details on Concert Attendance. JuriesJuries are performed at the end of each semester. A Music minor must study no less than five semesters in one performance area as well as at least two semesters at the 2000 level. Each individual faculty member sets jury requirements for his/her students. Be sure you have these requirements at the beginning of each semester PerformanceMusic minors are encouraged to perform in a Student Recital once each year. Students should request specific information from their Performance Studies teacher. |
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| Performance Studies | 5 | ||||||||||
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| Ensembles | 3 | ||||||||||
| MU 1150 | Piano Class I | 1 | |||||||||
| MU 1160 | Piano Class II | 1 | |||||||||
| MU 1210 | Musicianship I | 4 | |||||||||
| MU 1220 | Musicianship II | 4 | |||||||||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||||||||||
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| Students should see the Music Student Handbook (available in the Department office) for detailed descriptions of Performance Studies and Jury Exam requirements for each instrument. Jury Exams are performed at the end of each regular semester, and advancement to higher levels of Performance Studies is dependent upon a successful level-change Jury. | |||||||||||
| Students whose Performance Studies area is keyboard will substitute two credit hours of Music (ME/MU) electives for MU 1150 and MU 1160. MU 1160 requires a minimum grade of C in MU 1150. MU 1220 requires a minimum grade of C in MU 1210. | |||||||||||
*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Painting Minor |
16-17 credits |
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| AR 3010 | Painting: Theory and Process | 3 | ||||||
| AR 3120 | Painting: Exploring Personal Themes | 3 | ||||||
| AR 4080 | Painting: Advanced Concepts | 3 | ||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Photography Minor |
15-17 credits |
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| PT 3450 | Digital Photography (TECO) | 3 | ||||||||||||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |||||||||||||
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Printmaking Minor |
16 credits |
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| AR 3295 | Printmaking Foundations: Cut, Carve, Etch | 4 | |||||||||
| AR 3325 | Printmaking Foundations: Silk and Stone | 4 | |||||||||
| AR 4325 | Advanced Printmaking | 4 | |||||||||
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | ||||||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Professional Communication Minor |
15 credits |
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| CM 2910 | Human Communication and Conflict | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CM 3640 | Communication Theory (WRCO) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BU 2290 | Organizational Communications (WRCO) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complete six credits selected from two of the following courses (at least one of these courses must be at the 3000/4000 level): | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Students majoring in Business (Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Sports Management) cannot count this class toward the minor. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Sculpture Minor |
15-16 credits |
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| AR 1065 | Art Foundations 3D: Materials and Meaning | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AR 3060 | Foundations of Sculpture: Representing the Body (QRCO) | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AR 3160 | Foundations of Sculpture: Objects and Ideas (QRCO) | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
*All course information is from the 2016-2017 Catalog.
Theater Minor |
19 Credits |
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| Any student at Plymouth State University may consider a Theatre minor offered in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Before being accepted as a Theatre minor, a student should meet with the Department Chair or the Director of Theatre. | ||
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| TH 1600 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| TH 2500 | Stagecraft Fundamentals (QRCO) | 3 |
| TH 2820 | Acting I (WECO) | 3 |
| Complete two of the following: | 6 | |
| TH 2200 | Stage Management/Arts Management | |
| TH 2230 | American Musical Theatre (DICO) (WRCO) | |
| TH 2960 | World Drama | |
| TH 3900 | Acting II | |
| TH 3930 | American Drama (DICO) (WRCO) | |
| TH 4510 | Theatre History I | |
| TH 4520 | Theatre History II | |
| Production Requirement: | 4 | |
| Four semesters of Practicum in Production and/or Advanced Practicum in Production (one credit per semester) | ||
Project Description: Stormy Weather is an interdisciplinary project combining science with music, movement, theatre and visual arts. Professors Aviles, Lindberg, Anneser, Kizer, Whitworth, Sousa and Judas will work with PSU meteorology, visual art, education, music, theatre and dance and general education students, the Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department, the Flying Monkey Performance Center and Movie House and 30-40 children in grades 3-8 from the Plymouth area to realize this proposal.The purpose of the project will be to explore four different kinds of storms (thunderstorms, snowstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes). This will be accomplished through:
A culminating original musical theatrical performance and art exhibit, entitled Stormy Weather, directed and coordinated by Trish Lindberg, that incorporates projections/animations created by PSU music, theatre and dance students supervised by Matt Kizer, movement choreographed and danced by advanced Dance Composition students taught by Lenore Sousa and supervised by Amanda Whitworth, original music and soundscapes created by Randy Armstrong, Guest Artist, in collaboration with PSU and elementary age students, posters and programs created by PSU graphic art students, and visual art projects created by elementary age students supervised by PSU art students and Pamela Anneser and additional visual art projects on storms created by PSU general education students supervised by Timm Judas in the Transformation Through the Arts course.
Project Description: This project has already begun in multiple classrooms this September, and will continue and take physical form in the Karl Drerup Art Gallery, where it will be on view until the end of the Fall 2016 semester. Like its community, the project and exhibit will grow and adapt to its surroundings based completely on student, faculty, and Plymouth resident input.This collaborative project/exhibit will present a network of connectedness centered around the theme of resilience and vulnerabilities. What does it mean for a landscape or person to be resilient? How does the look of resilience change in different places, countries, or people? Where are the vulnerable spaces right here in Plymouth? What is the difference between sustainability and resilience?The exhibit content will evolve from PSU student work that happens as integrated into existing course work. The partnering faculty members, meeting over the last 6 months, have been evolving units of study that pertain to this concept, and have been connecting to each other, with the intent that the students and their work will overlap, connect, and collaborate to create images, videos, written work, and interactive elements that will be on display. Visiting artist, Jason Mitcham will be collaborating with students and providing central images for the exhibit.A special element of this exhibition will be its organic quality; it will change and evolve over the exhibit time period, with work made by PSU students appearing and connecting to build a rich conversation in real time. At last count, 197 PSU students from fine art, graphic design, environmental, philosophy, digital media, general education, and international student groups will be participating.
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