Fine Arts Study Program in London, Spring Quarter

Courses and credits

INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS JUNIOR WRITING COURSE – IART 360J

Writing in the Arts (4 credit hours) taught by Adam Gustafson

This course meets the junior year writing requirement of most OU colleges (make certain you check with your College to see if it is accepted). Students are introduced to the critical analyses of form, media, and content in the fine arts, with an emphasis on critical writing.

MUSIC HISTORY

MUS 120: Exploring Musical Styles (3 credit hours) taught by Patricia Pease

The course is designed to explore the power and meaning of music in a world-city setting, focusing on the diverse, creative output in London by some of the most influential composers of the past and present. Special emphasis is placed on the historical, social, and contemporary context of music in London and Great Britain.

THEATRE

THAR 170: Theatrical Experience (4 credit hours) taught by Lincoln Clark

Exploration of nature and function of theater as art form through exploration of performer/space/audience interrelationship. Attendance and discussion of  selected plays in London at the National Theatre and other top West End theatres are a core part of this course.

ACTING:

Independent Study project directed by William Fisher (TBD)

Special acting sessions with guest teachers (TBD)

ART HISTORY

AH 213 – History of Art (4 credit hours) taught by Lisa Thompson

Survey of art in the Western tradition with emphasis placed on museum holdings in London, as well as selected galleries throughout the city.

INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES IN YOUR MAJOR AREA

(1-5 credit hours possible) Available to students outside and inside the College of Fine Arts

Each year at least half the students participating are typically from majors outside the College of Fine Arts. Some of these students sign up for an independent study project with a professor in their own major before we leave for Britain. This usually means you must do much work independently each day you are in Britain, and then complete the project after returning to Athens. If interested, begin by visiting a favoriteprofessor and asking her or him if this is possible. In the past, majors in Education, Biology, Journalism, Theatre, Film, Dance, and other areas have pursued fascinating projects..

Credit Hour requirements for all participating students

You must take a minimum of 14 credit hours (the maximum is 20 credit hours for undergrads and 18 credit hours for grads). This generally equates to 4 classes, or 3 classes and independent study credit. Keep in mind that many of you receiving scholarships must take a minimum of 15-16 credit hours.

For more information contact:

Patricia Pease,
Director and Music Professor
Robert Glidden Hall 371

Tel: 593-1672
pease@ohio.edu

 

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