Course Descriptions

Art Courses (ART)	Music Courses (MUS)
Speech Courses (SPE)	Theatre Course (THE)
Fine Arts Course (FIA)

Art Courses (ART)

ART 105 - Design I: Introduction to 2-D design using black and white media. Explores the elements of line, shape, texture, space, and how these elements relate to composition. Provides a foundation for subsequent studio art courses. Three hours credit. Fall. Fee: $55.
ART 106 - Design II: A continuation of ART 105: introduces color usage and theory. Three hours credit. Spring. Fee: $55.
ART 120 - Human Dimensions of Art: A study of the nature of art in Western culture from ancient to modern times, with a focus on how humankind perceives and understands self through art. Three hours credit. Fulfills General Education Requirement.
ART 201 - Art History I: A survey of the development of art from the pre-Historical period to the Renaissance. Three hours credit. Fall.
ART 202 - Art History II: A survey of the development of art from the Renaissance through the Modern period. Three hours credit. Spring.
ART 205 - Crafts: An introduction to various craft techniques, history and materials (such as paper, fiber, reed, wood, clay, wire, and metal). Designed for the art education major. Three hours credit. Fee: $55.
ART 206 - Drawing I: A beginning level class that introduces methods of drawing from observation in black and white media. Three hours credit. Fee: $55.
ART 208 - Photography I: Introduction to 35mm camera operation and darkroom procedures for black and white film developing and printing. Topics on photographic materials, techniques, and history are included. Students provide their own 35mm manual camera. Three hours credit. Laboratory required. Fee: $55.
ART 210 - Ceramics I: An introduction to various methods of hand building, such as slab, coil, pinch, and hump. Glazing and kiln firing will be learned. Three hours credit. Fee: $55.
ART 216 - Drawing II: A continuation of ART 206, with emphasis on increasing representational drawing skills and experimenting with various media. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 206. Fee: $55.
ART 220 - Digital Art: An introduction class using the computer as a design tool and art medium. A variety of imaging applications will be introduced through design studio problems and visual problem solving. Emphasis will be placed on design, creativity, and mastery of the digital medium. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 105. Fee: $55.
ART 222 - Design III: Basic 3-D design exploring the organizing principles of form in space. Three hours credit. Fee: $55.
ART 301 - Art in the Elementary School: A study of ideas, materials, and methods for teaching art in the elementary school. Students will experiment with a variety of materials and processes. Three hours credit. Restricted to education majors. Spring. Fee: $25.
ART 303 - Printmaking I: An introductory-level course involving two or more of the following techniques: wood-cut, lino-cut, lithograph, or monoprint. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 105 or ART 206. Fee: $55.
ART 306 - Painting I: An introductory course using oil and/or acrylic paint with mostly observed subject matter. Three hours credit. Prerequisites: ART 106 and ART 206. Fee: $55.
ART 308 - Photography II: An intermediate class that emphasizes advanced methods of black and white processing. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 208. Fee: $75.
ART 309 - Sculpture I: The basic techniques of additive and subtractive sculpture. Representational and abstract ways of working will be developed. Emphasis will be placed on sculptural theory through practical applications. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 222. Fee: $55.
ART 315 - Life Drawing: The practice and theory of drawing the human figure in mostly traditional techniques. Three hours credit. Prerequisites: ART 206 and ART 216. Fee: $55.
ART 320 - Modern Art History: A survey of art in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with emphasis on the latter. Three hours credit.
ART 403 - Printmaking II: This course will involve a concentration in one or more of the techniques learned in Printmaking I. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: ART 303. Fee: $55.
ART 406 - Painting II: A continuation of ART 306. A series of works will be developed using the techniques learned in ART 306. Prerequisite: ART 306. Fee: $55.
ART 409 - Sculpture II: A continuation of ART 309. A series of works will be developed using the techniques learned in ART 309. Prerequisite: ART 309. Fee: $55.
ART 452 - Philosophies of Art: An examination of the major historical and philosophical writings in art and their influence on current practices and attitudes. Three hours credit.
ART 499 - Senior Seminar: Students will produce an original thesis of studio art which is shared in seminar discussions and in formal presentations. A portfolio and resume will be developed. Students will furnish their own art materials to accomplish the above. Three hours credit.

Music Courses (MUS)

MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 201, MUS 202, MUS 301, MUS 302, MUS 401, MUS 402 - Piano: Technical studies and building of repertoire. Selected piano literature for each level of development. One or two hours credit each semester. One or two private half-hours lessons a week.
MUS 103, MUS 104, MUS 203, MUS 204, MUS 303, MUS 304, MUS 403, MUS 404 - Organ: Technical studies and building of repertoire. Special attention is given to the playing of hymns and the Protestant church service in general. One or two hours credit each semester. One or two private half-hour lessons a week. Prerequisite: Adequate preparation in piano.
MUS 105, MUS 106, MUS 205, MUS 206, MUS 305, MUS 306, MUS 405, MUS 406 - Voice: Study of vocal technique; selected song literature for each level of development. One or two hours credit each semester. One or two private half-hour lessons a week.
MUS 107, MUS 108, MUS 207, MUS 208, MUS 307, MUS 308, MUS 407, MUS 408 - Instrumental Brass: Study of instrumental technique. Selected instrumental literature for each level of development. One or two hours credit. Fall and Spring. One or two private half-hour lessons a week.
MUS 109, MUS 110, MUS 209, MUS 210, MUS 309, MUS 310, MUS 409, MUS 410 - Instrumental Woodwind: Study of instrumental technique. Selected instrumental literature for each level of development. One or two hours credit. Fall and Spring. One or two private half-hour lessons a week.
MUS 111 - Pep Band: The University Pep Band offers students the opportunity to participate in an instrumental ensemble that plays primarily at athletic events. Students will be expected to attend rehearsals and prepare for this ensemble during and outside allotted class time. Pep Band performances will take place on designated weekends, as well as during University breaks and holidays on occasion. One hour credit each semester. Credit/No Credit only. Course to be offered every semester. General elective. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 113, MUS 114, MUS 213, MUS 214, MUS 313, MUS 314, MUS 413, MUS 414 - Instrumental Percussion: Study of instrumental technique. Selected instrumental literature for each level of development. One or two hours credit. Fall and Spring. One or two private half-hour lessons a week.
MUS 115 - Chapel Choir: The Chapel Choir is an auditioned choral ensemble that performs a variety of demanding choral literature. Admission by audition with the director. One hour credit each semester. May be repeated for credit. Credit/No Credit only.
MUS 117 - The High Point University Singers: The Singers offers students the opportunity to perform many types of choral literature. One hour credit hour each semester. May be repeated for credit. Credit/No Credit only. Three periods a week.
MUS 118 - The University Wind Ensemble: The University Wind Ensemble performs a variety of standard band literature. In addition to one concert per semester, the Wind Ensemble is expected to perform for major University functions. One hour credit each semester. May be repeated for credit. Credit/No Credit only.
MUS 120 - Human Dimensions of Music: A study of the nature of music in Western culture from ancient to modern times, with a focus on how humankind perceives self through music. Three hours credit. Fulfills General Education Requirement.
MUS 123, MUS 124 - Piano Class: A beginning piano class structured for University students. A maximum of six students to a class meets one hour each week. Outside practice is required. One hour credit each semester. Fee: $40.
MUS 125, MUS 126 - Voice Class: A beginning voice class structured for University students. A maximum of six students to a class meets one hour each week. Outside practice is required. One hour credit each semester. Fee: $40.
MUS 131, MUS 132 - Theory of Music: The course begins with a review of basic musical materials. The study of harmony of the common practice period to include original compositions in various styles is emphasized. Three hours credit each semester.
MUS 332 - Music in the Elementary School: A course for elementary education majors who need a general knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for children in grades K-6. Three hours credit. Fall.
MUS 333, MUS 334 - Piano Pedagogy: The first semester is a survey of pedagogical concepts. During the second semester, students teach beginning and intermediate piano pupils under supervision of a faculty member. One hour credit each semester.
MUS 335 - History and Literature of Music: A survey of the significant genres and major composers of music from pre-Renaissance to the twentieth century. Three hours credit.
MUS 336 - Conducting: A course designed to teach choral conducting and rehearsal techniques and to acquaint students with choral literature. Three hours credit.

Speech Courses (SPE)

SPE 201 - Fundamentals of Speech: Principles and practices of speech communication in formal and informal situations in the community, in education, and in the corporation. Provides practical experience in the preparation and delivery of a variety of speeches. Three hours credit.
SPE 203 - Interpersonal Communication: The study and practice of communication theory as it relates to one-to-one and small group situations in everyday life. Three hours credit.

Theatre Courses (THE)

THE 102 - Play Analysis (Formerly THE 311): A practical system for analyzing plays, with an eye toward production rather than strictly for their literary value. Probes that dynamics of dramatic conflict, the development of character, and the theatrical and emotional appeals of the script as they pertain to the audience and performers. Three hours credit.
THE 107 - Theatrical Makeup: A study of the basic principles for theatrical makeup, with a major portion of the class devoted to application skills. Each student will be expected to maintain a makeup morgue. Three hours credit.
THE 109 - Performance Participation: Practical experience acting in departmental productions and participating in workshops during the semester. A minimum of 60 hours is required of each student. One hour credit each semester. May be repeated for credit.
THE 110 - Technical Participation: Practical experience participation with production crews, stage managing, costume construction, scenery construction, lighting hang and focus, props construction, scenic painting, and sound preparation for High Point University productions during the semester. A minimum of 60 hours is required of each student to earn credit. One hour credit each semester. May be repeated for credit.
THE 120 - Human Dimension of Theatre: A study of the human individual as seem in the origins, structure and ideas of theatre art in Western culture. Three hours credit. Fulfills General Education Requirement.
THE 182 - Stage Movement: An activity dance course that explores a specific movement technique; Alexander, Linklater, stage combat, and Chekhov on a rotating basis. One hour credit. May be repeated for credit.
THE 202 - Acting I (Formerly - Beginning Acting Skills): An introduction to actor training, with studies and exercises designed to develop the actor's physical, mental, and emotional resources as elements of characterization. Three hours credit.
THE 204 - Voice and Diction: Basic understanding of the voice as an instrument of expression, techniques in articulation and voice production. Three hours credit.
THE 205 - Acting II (Formerly - Intermediate Acting Skills): A continuation of the techniques studied in Acting I and the application of these techniques to scenes. Emphasis is placed on transformation techniques, rhythms, and tempo. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: THE 202 and THE 204.
THE 214 - Theatrical Drafting: This course will provide the student with a working knowledge of hand drafting as it applies to theatre. The course will also provide an extensive study into Computer Aided Drafting for theatre. Three hours credit.
THE 215 - Stagecraft: An overview of the problems involved in producing plays, with emphasis on backstage organization and management, scenery construction, and scene painting. Practical experience in techniques for solving these problems. Three hours credit.
THE 216 - Lighting Crafts (Formerly - Stage Lighting): Study of the principles and practice of stage lighting theory. An emphasis on the operation of lighting equipment, its care and maintenance. Three hours credit.
THE 217 - Costume Crafts (Formerly - Costume and Makeup): Study of the principles of costume construction and basic exercises to develop skills. Introduces the history of costumes. Three hours credit.
THE 218 - Stage Management: This course will be a thorough analysis of the technical and organizational aspects of stage management. The focus of the course is the stage manager's process to include, but not limited to: preparing for and running the rehearsal and performance processes as well as an overview of technical theatre, and overview of general responsibilities and basic crisis management concepts. Three hours credit.
THE 288, THE 388, THE 488 - Special Topics: Variable credit. May be repeated.
THE 301 - Theatre History and Literature I: A survey of the evolution of theatre art, production techniques, and dramatic literature from pre-history to 1800 A.D. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: THE 120 or THE 102.
THE 302 - Theatre History and Literature II: A survey of the evolution of theatre art, production techniques, and dramatic literature from 1800 to the present. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: THE 120 or THE 102.
THE 303 - Acting III: An acting application class that applies the method techniques developed earlier. The goal is to solidify each actor's personal process through advanced scene study. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: THE 205.
THE 304 - Directing: Study of the basic principles of performance and the use of the stage to bring dramatic action to life, dramatic analysis, production organization, and rehearsal procedures. Three hours credit. Prerequisites: THE 120 or THE 102 or permission of the instructor.
THE 305 - Creative Dramatics: A study of techniques of developing creative dramatic experiences for elementary education. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: Junior standing and elementary education major, theatre arts major or minor.
THE 306 - Costume Design: Study of the creative aspects of costume design, from the analysis of the script to the final color rendering. The student will gain a basic understanding of costume history and how it can be applied to a design. The student will also develop his/her human figure drawing skills. Three hours credit. Prerequisites: THE 120 or 102, and THE 217.
THE 307 - Scene Design: Study of creative aspects of scene design. Analysis of selected designs and the fostering of quality design and construction techniques, stressing further understanding of safety and the proper use of materials and tools. Three hours credit. Prerequisites: THE 120 or THE 102, and THE 215.
THE 308 - Lighting Design: This class will explore the artistry of lighting design. The class will focus on the artistic, conceptual, and collaborative process of the lighting designer. Color theory, lamps, controllable qualities of light, and our behavior toward light will be explored with the goal of a working vocabulary and understanding of light as a medium. Three hours credit. Prerequisites: THE 120 or THE 102, and THE 216.
THE 319 - Acting Movement and Styles: Advanced acting class examining the skills needed to perform classical drama such as Greek, Elizabethan, 17th Century French, Restoration, and commedia del'arte, with an emphasis on practical exercises to develop mecessary skills. Three hours credit. Prerequisites: THE 205.
THE 499 - Senior Seminar: A research seminar that prepares each student for a career in theatre. Drawing on prior knowledge gained, each student will research and report on the skills necessary for pursuing professional opportunities in theatre. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: a senior in good standing.

Fine Arts Courses (FIA)

FIA 288, 388, 488 - Special Topics: Student requested courses of study. Provides additional training/education in topics where an in depth study does not normally occur.
FIA 411-419 - Independent Study: A maximum of six hours total credit. Offered each semester to enable qualified students in art, music, or theatre to undertake assignments planned in advance. The nature and scope of the study must be approved in advance by the major advisor.
FIA 471-475 - Student Career Intern Program: Six to fifteen hours credit. Allows students to work professionally in the field of study and remain enrolled in the University and receive credit.