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Fine Arts Study Program in London,
Spring Quarter

London Program courses may include the following, depending upon interest and enrollment

INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS JUNIOR WRITING COURSE–IART 360J
Writing in the Arts (4 credit hrs) taught by Shannon Harry (read bio)
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
MUS 120: Exploring Musical Styles (3 cr hrs) taught by Patricia Pease (read bio)
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.

MUS 340: Building Confidence (3 cr hrs) taught by Patricia Pease (read bio)
This is a voice course that involves no singing. We explore the potential of the human voice as a tool of persuasion to be applied to your professional goals. Your voice is the expression of who you are. Field observations will help you determine what effective voice use is and how to choose techniques that will enhance your vocal power.

THEATRE
THAR 170: Theatrical Experience (4 credit hours) taught by Lincoln Clark (read bio)
The 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
THAR 312/317C: special course in acting/voice for stage with a guest instructor

ART
ART 110: seeing and knowing visual art
Introduction to perceiving and understanding meanings and organizational systems in traditional and contemporary visual arts in context of their social and cultural backgrounds.

ART STUDIO COURSES
Professor: Robert Peppers (read bio)
Because the studio courses all meet together and are taught by the same instructor you are generally allowed to take just one studio course. Exceptions are occasionally made, but you MUST meet with your studio professor before signing up for courses to get his permission to take two (2) studio classes.

DRAWING OPTIONS: COLLAGE IN GREAT BRITAIN
ART 311 [5 cr. hrs] Drawing Media-Collage as Visual Diary (non-art majors)
ART 318 [5 cr. hrs] Figure Drawing II
ART 319 [5 cr. hrs] Intermediate Drawing
ART 418A [5 cr. hrs] Advanced Drawing
ART 518A [5 cr hrs] Drawing

PAINTING OPTIONS
ART 275A [5 cr hrs] Basic Painting
ART 375A [5 cr hrs] Intermediate Painting
ART 475A [5 cr hrs] Advanced Painting
ART 505 [5 cr hrs] Painting

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 favorite professor 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: 740-593-1672
pease@ohio.edu

Robert Peppers, Co-Director and Art Professor
Seigfred Hall 426
Tel. 593-1679
peppers@ohio.edu


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