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 Curry Core Humanities 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 Curry Core Arts Breadth or Curry Core 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 Curry Core Arts Breadth or Curry Core International/Global Interdependence requirement.

VPA 2003 - Fine Arts Study Abroad III - 3 credits

As needed

This study abroad course offers students a transformative opportunity to engage with art from cultures beyond their own. Prior to departure, students will participate in preparatory classes and meetings designed to provide cultural and contextual background. Upon return, students will critically reflect on their experiences through written analysis and develop a substantial project inspired by the art and culture encountered during their travels.

Prerequisites: WRIT 1500, Sophomore standing, Faculty permission.

This course meets the Curry Core International/Global Interdependence requirement.