Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This interdisciplinary major combines the study of music and performing arts, focusing on the creation, performance, and analysis of artistic expressions. Students explore key areas such as music theory, performance techniques, theater, dance, and production. The program emphasizes creative expression, technical skills, and the application of artistic principles to communicate ideas and emotions effectively. Graduates are prepared for careers in music performance, theater, dance, arts administration, and related creative fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of music and performing arts. - Develop skills in music performance, theater, dance, and production. - Learn techniques for composing, arranging, and analyzing musical works. - Explore the role of performing arts in cultural expression and storytelling. - Understand the principles of arts administration, ethics, and professionalism in the arts. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in music and performing arts. - Develop teamwork and creative problem-solving skills for artistic projects and performances. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Music and Performing Arts** - Overview of music and performing arts, their history, and cultural significance. - Fundamentals of music theory, performance techniques, and artistic expression. 2. **Music Theory and Composition** - Principles of music theory, including harmony, counterpoint, and form. - Techniques for composing, arranging, and analyzing musical works. 3. **Music Performance** - Fundamentals of music performance, including instrumental and vocal techniques. - Techniques for rehearsing, performing, and interpreting musical pieces. 4. **Theater and Acting** - Principles of theater and acting, including script analysis, character development, and stagecraft. - Techniques for performing in plays, musicals, and other theatrical productions. 5. **Dance and Movement** - Fundamentals of dance and movement, including various dance styles and choreography. - Techniques for performing and creating dance pieces. 6. **Arts Administration** - Principles of arts administration, including event planning, marketing, and fundraising. - Techniques for managing and promoting artistic events and organizations. 7. **Production and Technical Theater** - Fundamentals of production and technical theater, including lighting, sound, and set design. - Techniques for designing and executing technical aspects of performances. 8. **Ethical Considerations and Professional Practices** - Understanding ethical considerations, professional practices, and standards in the arts. - Techniques for ensuring ethical conduct and professionalism in artistic endeavors. 9. **Emerging Trends in Music and Performing Arts** - Analysis of innovations such as digital performance, virtual reality, and interactive arts. - Techniques for adapting to new trends and technologies in the field. 10. **Capstone Project in Music and Performing Arts** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in creating, performing, or producing an artistic work. - Techniques for delivering a comprehensive and impactful artistic project or performance. **Assessment Methods:** - Music compositions, performances, theater productions, dance choreographies, arts administration plans, technical theater designs, research papers, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Music Theory: The Complete Musician" by Steven G. Laitz. - "Acting: The First Six Lessons" by Richard Boleslavsky. - "Dance: A Very Social History" by Lillian Moore. - "Arts Management" by Bonita Kolb. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of music theory, performance techniques, and artistic expression. Suitable for students interested in music, theater, dance, arts administration, and related performing arts fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, performances, projects, and internships. Advanced degrees may take additional years. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Music and Performing Arts and pursue further specialization or professional certifications in music performance, theater, dance, or arts administration. **Target Audience:** Aspiring musicians, actors, dancers, arts administrators, and performing artists seeking to specialize in music and performing arts. This major equips students with the creative, technical, and practical skills needed to excel in music and performing arts, supporting advancements in artistic expression, performance, and cultural storytelling.