Creative Studies Minor
Coordinator: Professor Stephanie McDavid
The Creative Studies minor provides students with the opportunity to engage the creative process through a variety of media, including studio art, creative writing, music, and theatre.
Learning Outcomes for the Creative Studies Minor
Students completing the Creative Studies minor will:
- put theory into practice in the creation of original work
- demonstrate familiarity with the history and heritage of Western tradition in the arts
- acquire competency with the tools and techniques associated with producing creative work
Requirements for the Creative Studies Minor
Art Area:
Required Courses:
ART 120 Art History I (1.5 credits)
ART 121 Art History II (1.5 credits)
ART 361 Seminar in Modern Art (1.5 credits)
One of the following: ART 146, ART 147, or GAM 100 (3-4 credits)
Creative Writing Area:
Required Course:
CW 221 Introduction to Creative Writing (3 credits)
One symposium: CW 250, CW 255, or CW 260 (1.5 credits)
Two upper levelĀ CW workshops: CW 413, CW 415, or CW 425 (6 credits)
Theatre Area:
Required Course:
COM 181 Production Experience (1 credit)
Music Area:
Required Courses:
MUS 110 Music Fundamentals (3 credits)
MUS 365 Selected Topics in Western Music (3 credits)
One of the following: MUS 115, MUS 120, MUS 130, or three credits of ensemble (Choir and/or Bagpipe) (3 credits)
Senior Capstone:
A 2 credit Research practicum at the 498 level is required. The creative discipline will be determined by the student and his or her academic advisor.
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