I've been informed that the following Art & Music Discovery Courses are all still available. In fact, they have such low enrollment that they're in danger of being cancelled, so have a back-up plan ready in case this does happen. Discovery courses are only open to freshmen, and it's only recommended that you take one.
Art Course
ART 199 – Visual Language Visual Culture (section LR, CRN 40485) MW 7:00 p.m. – 9:40 p.m. in Room 336A Art and Design Building.
Taught by L. Robbennolt
Course uses digital photography to explore the construction and reading of images as visual language.
Music Courses
MUS 199 – Discovering African and Latin American Music (section D, CRN 38647), TR 1:00 – 2:20 p.m. in room 1018 Music Building.
Taught by T. Turino
Study of African and South American music with special emphasis on Zimbabwe and Peru.
MUS 199 – Introduction to Classical Piano (section D2, CRN 40226), TR 10:00-10:50 a.m., room 103 Smith Memorial Hall and M 4:00-5:50 p.m. room 106 Smith Memorial Hall
Taught by C. Tsitsaros
Introduces students to keyboard masterpieces from baroque to the 20th century. Students of any level are welcome, including those with little or no prior performance background.
MUS 199 – Piano Study: An Historical Approach (section D4, CRN 38648), W 2:00-2:50 p.m., room 106 Smith Memorial Hall and TR 2:00-2:50 p.m. 103 Smith Memorial Hall
Taught by C. Alexander
Combines piano instruction with an understanding of the history of the development of the instrument. Explores the diversity of keyboard music from different countries and cultures dating from circa 1700 to the present. Includes jazz and ragtime. Students do not need a background in piano or music to take this class.
MUS 199 – Vocal Music in African American Context (section D6, CRN 38211), MWF 10:00-10:50 a.m., room 106 Smith Memorial Hall
Taught by O. Davis
Surveys the vocal music of African-Americans from the solo song to the gospel chorus. Vocal technique for jazz, R & B, and gospel music will be discussed, with particular attention given to text delivery, improvisation, and the extended use of the chest voice.
MUS 199 – Heart, Body, and Soul (section D7, CRN 38175), TR 2:00-3:50 p.m. in room 2100 Music Building.
Taught by B. Coleman
Learn about the development of musical style, the history of the music, composers, artists, sociological impact, and components that shape the foundation of the spiritual, gospel, contemporary pop, bluegrass, rock, jazz, R & B, hip-hop, and other American folk elements.
Theatre Course
THEA 199 – Play Reading (section DIS, CRN 57815), T 6:00-8:50 p.m., room 4503 KCPA
Taught by P. Davis
Introduces students to the process in which the content and themes of a play are examined and discussed in great detail among a case in preparation for production. No acting experience is required, though a desire to act and an interest in delving deeply into a play is a must.