Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)
VPA 1000 - Introduction to Visual & Performing Arts - 3 credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
A study of the fundamental integrating principles of artistic expression, in the visual arts, music, and dance with primary emphasis on the visual arts. The course involves the student in a wide variety of experiences in the arts, including a required field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston through the College’s museum membership. Students engage in reflective and analytical writing and discussions about the museum experience, slides, videos of dance and music performances, and other media which present the creative process in the various arts. Alternate sections emphasizing dance or music are so designated in the Course Selection Guide and course descriptions for specific semesters. Fee.
This course meets the General Education Humanities Breadth requirement.
VPA 1500 - Arts Immersion - 3 credits
Visual Art, music, and dance are an expression of identity. There is no better way to experience, understand, and respect art than to participate in the process of creating it. This course will provide an introductory experience in the practice of all three disciplines and encourage exploration, self-reflection, and personal growth, while employing multiple modes of communication.
This course meets the General Education Arts Breadth requirement.
VPA 1850 - Art Context: Visual & Performing Arts for Non-Majors - 3 credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
The purpose of this course is to introduce non-art majors to visual art. Students are introduced to the concept of art as visual expression of ideas, and to the visual vocabulary of art; the elements and principles of design. Students produce art and participate in discussion of art as it exists in historical and cultural context.
This course meets the General Education Arts Breadth requirement.
VPA 2001 - Fine Arts Study Abroad I - 1 credit
As needed
Study abroad provides a powerful opportunity for students to encounter art from cultures other than their own. Prior to traveling, each student will participate in preparatory exercises, including rehearsals, individual research, design sketches, etc. Following the trip, students will reflect upon their travel experience in written form.
This course meets the General Education Arts Breadth or General Education International/Global Interdependence requirement.
VPA 2002 - Fine Arts Study Abroad II - 2 credits
As needed
Study abroad provides a powerful opportunity for students to encounter art from cultures other than their own. Prior to traveling, each student will participate in preparatory exercises, including rehearsals, individual research, design sketches, etc. Following the trip, students will reflect upon their travel experience in written form and distill their individual experience into a substantial creative project related to art encountered while traveling.
This course meets the General Education Arts Breadth or General Education International/Global Interdependence requirement.
VPA 2003 - Fine Arts Study Abroad III - 3 credits
As needed
Study abroad provides a powerful opportunity for students to encounter art from cultures other than their own. Prior to traveling, each student will complete one substantial creative project and participate in preparatory exercises, including rehearsals, individual research, design sketches, etc. Following the trip, students will reflect upon their travel experience in written form and distill their individual experience into a second substantial creative project related to art encountered while traveling.
This course meets the General Education Arts Breadth or General Education International/Global Interdependence requirement.