Fine Arts

Area of Performing, Visual, and Communicative Arts

The fine arts major is designed to contribute to the development of students' God-given personalities and talents by increasing their appreciation for and knowledge of human creativity. Within that context, the major in fine arts cultivates the development of Christian artists who glorify God by striving for the highest standards of artistic excellence-ministering to people through their art and contributing to the richness and beauty of life, both in the church and in society.

Graduates with a fine arts major are expected to: (1) demonstrate a clear understanding of the fundamental skills, theories, principles, and technologies necessary in the making of art, music, photography, or theatre; (2) demonstrate the capacity to formulate a personal philosophy and aesthetic direction for their art; (3) demonstrate a basic understanding of the link between art making and the study of art history and current trends in art; (4) be capable of constructing intelligent standards for the critical evaluation of art.

The strength of the fine arts major lies in its interdisciplinary nature. There are four areas of emphasis from which a student may choose when declaring a fine arts major. They are art, music, photography, and theatre arts. The electives within the fine arts major are determined by the students with their advisers to address the specific goals of the students. The fine arts major is available only as a Bachelor of Arts degree; foreign language through the intermediate level is required.

While there is no fine arts minor, a student may minor in art, music, photography, or theatre arts.

If you have questions about the Fine Arts program, or need additional information, please contact Steffani Taylor, Admissions Counselor.
 

Fine Arts major - B.A. (36-39 hrs)

Art emphasis
Students completing the fine arts program with an emphasis in art acquire a strong foundation in visual art skills, insights, and overall aesthetic awareness. Outstanding students are prepared to apply to graduate school, enabling them to teach college or to pursue careers as professional artists. The art world also provides numerous opportunities to well-trained creative young artists in related art vocations-gallery and museum work, arts organization jobs, and free-lance art.

Music emphasis
The music emphasis is designed to help students acquire skills in various aspects of music. The curriculum is taught from an artistic standpoint that prepares students for several music-related careers. Graduates can use their knowledge of basic music theory, solo and ensemble performance practice, and popular and historical music literature for careers in musical theatre, vocal or instrumental coaching, or to assist in studio work. The curriculum leads toward Music 490 Senior Project, in which the student engages in practical work related to a desired career in one of these fields.

Photography emphasis
The photography emphasis is designed to help students acquire skills in various aspects of photography. The curriculum is taught from an artistic standpoint that gives students the creativity and experience necessary for a rewarding future in photography. Graduates can use their knowledge of photographic processes, aesthetics, and history to provide professional services to the art community or commercial photographic markets. Photographers also provide supporting services for galleries, theatres, museums, and publishing; some teach photography.

Theatre Arts emphasis
The theatre arts emphasis stresses a basic understanding and appreciation for all facets of theatre work. Theatre arts graduates can work as actors, costumers, stage managers, set designers, lighting technicians, sound operators, stage carpenters, arts agency promoters, and stage directors, while others can go on to study theatre in graduate school in preparation for teaching, business, and the ministry.

Art minor (18 hrs)

The art minor fits well with numerous majors, including but not limited to Bible, business administration, communications, humanities, and psychology. The study of art may serve to foster students' avocational interests as well as to prepare them for more concentrated art studies in the future.

Three hours from HUMN 101, 102, 201, and 202 (or an equivalent approved by the registrar)
ART 250 Drawing I (3 hrs)
ART 251 Painting I (3 hrs)
ART 367 Art History (3 hrs)
Studio art or photography courses (6 hrs)  

A student may declare a fine arts major with a photography emphasis. For further information on this major, refer to the information under the listing of fine arts.

Photography minor (18 hrs)

The photography minor fits well with numerous majors including but not limited to Bible, business administration, communications, and humanities. The study of photography may serve to foster students' avocational interests as well as prepare them for more concentrated photography studies in the future.

ART 237 Basic Photography (3 hrs)
ART 310 Intermediate Photography (3 hrs)
ART 312 Introduction to Color Photography (3 hrs)
ART 337 Photojournalism (3 hrs)
ART 466 History of Photography (3 hrs)
ART 490 Directed Studies or an equivalent (3 hrs)

A student may declare a fine arts major with a theatre emphasis. For further information on this major, refer to the information under the listing of fine arts.

Theatre Arts minor (18 hrs)

The theatre arts minor fits well with numerous majors including but not limited to Bible, business administration, communications, English, history, humanities, and psychology. The study of theatre may serve to foster students' avocational interests as well as prepare them for more concentrated theatre studies in the future.

ENGL 460 Elizabethan Drama or 461 Jacobean Drama (3 hrs)
MUSC 100 Applied Study - Voice for two semesters
THEA 141 Fundamentals of Voice/Stage Movement (3 hrs)
THEA 151 Introduction to Theatre (3 hrs)
THEA 242 Fundamentals of Acting (3 hrs)
THEA 340 Fundamentals of Directing (3 hrs)
Elective hour in theatre arts
HPXS 108 may also apply toward the minor
 

Teacher licensure for grades K-12

Theatre

Milligan College offers teacher licensure in theatre for grades K-12. Those interested in licensure to teach must take the following theatre and English courses:

      ENGL 411 Twentieth-Century Literature (3 hrs)
OR 461 Jacobean Drama (3 hrs)
ENGL 460 Elizabethan Drama
MUSC 100 Applied Study - Voice (1 - 2 hrs)
THEA 141 Fundamentals of Voice/Stage Movement (3 hrs)
THEA 151 Introduction to Theatre (3 hrs)
THEA 242 Fundamentals of Acting (3 hrs)
THEA 340 Fundamentals of Directing (3 hrs)
THEA 345 Theatre for Young Audiences (3 hrs)
THEA 1520 Stagecraft (at ETSU) (3 hrs) OR 1530 Stagecraft II (at ETSU) (3 hrs)

For additional information about the teacher licensure program, including a list of courses required for licensure, see the Education: Licensure Programs section of the catalog.

Source: 2008-09 Catalog

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