“Experience the Arts”, a Fine Arts Residential Learning Community Fall 2008
Are you interested in art, dance, music or theater? Picture yourself living in an “arts-friendly” residence hall that has space dedicated to each discipline. You're surrounded by friends who are interested in the arts, take some of the same classes with you, and are willing to share in the creative process.
The 2008 “Experience the Arts” learning community will be housed in the newly renovated, air-conditioned Lincoln Hall, located on the East Green in close proximity to all the Fine Arts classrooms and labs. The facility provides a separate art studio, a drafting table, a computer room with art- and music-friendly software and equipment, mirrors and rehearsal space for dancers and performers, as well as lighting, curtains and props for theater students. Bring your creativity and imagination to the spaces and join your friends in finding new avenues of expression!
You will live with other Fine Arts freshmen and upperclassmen majoring in art, dance, music and theater who understand that practice, rehearsal, and/or studio time is necessary for your success. You will be able to share ideas for arts projects, explore interdisciplinary avenues of expression and support each other as you pursue similar goals.
Participation Requirements
The only requirement for you to be in the Fine Arts RLC is that you be admitted to Ohio University as an incoming freshman and be accepted in the College of Fine Arts as an art, dance, music or theater major. There are no additional costs associated with being a part of this learning community. What a great way to get involved early on and jump-start your college career!
Learning Community Options
There are three options to choose from in the “Experience the Arts” program.
Option A allows you to participate in two courses taken with approximately 20 other Fine Arts students living in Lincoln. You will all take the following classes together which will give you “built-in” study groups and a core set of friends from the start of the quarter:
- English 151 (5 hours credit) Fulfills your Tier I General Education Freshman English requirement
- Far 190 Experience the Arts (1 hour credit) Fine Arts experiential seminar course which provides you with an overview of the arts offered on campus through attendance at exhibitions and performances, interactions with Fine Arts faculty and guest artists along with active, hands-on participation in art, dance, music and theater projects.
Option B allows you to participate in the one-hour Fine Arts seminar course (Far 190 listed in Option A) together with approximately 20 other Fine Arts students living in Lincoln Hall. There is no English 151 class associated with this option.
Option C allows you the opportunity to live in Lincoln Hall to take advantage of the “Fine Arts-friendly” facilities. This option does not include any academic courses as listed in Option A or B above.
On-line registration for the Fine Arts RLC for the 2008 Fall Quarter will open on Feb. 1, 2008 and can be accessed by visiting http://www.ohio.edu/learningcommunities/communities.cfm
For more complete information on learning communities at Ohio University, visit http://www.ohio.edu/learningcommunities/.
Below you will find further information on past RLC classes and activities which have been housed in Mackinnon Hall from 2004-2007.
What makes this "Experience the Arts" residential learning community (RLC) so special?
The People
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Residence Hall Staff
The Resident Director along with her student Resident Assistants all work together to provide opportunities for students to fully participate in various University and social activities beyond the usual Fine Arts events our students attend.
- Sample activities...more
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Special Residence Hall Facilities
Our brochure states “Living is an art at Mackinnon Hall” which sums up the experience you will have while enjoying the special spaces provided for you in this residence hall. Some of the amenities and advantages to Mackinnon Hall are listed below:
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Academic Opportunities
Beyond the Fine Arts residential experience, we also provide 2 choices for classroom participation within the Mackinnon residential learning community (RLC)—A 5 hour English class and a 1 hour Fine Arts seminar class. You may opt to take either class or both, depending on your needs and interests. Please indicate which option you prefer on the on-line contract.
- Why should I opt for the English class...more
- What is involved in the Fine Arts seminar and why should I enroll in it...more
Fine Arts Seminar Class Information
- Sample Syllabus...more
- Cinemateque ...more
- Sample Film Series...more
- Sample of Class Activities
- 2007-2008 ...information and photos
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- 2005-2006... information and photos
- 2004-2005... information and photos
Comments from this Fall's RLC freshmen participants
- How has participating in this Fine Arts RLC been helpful for you in adjusting to Ohio University...more
- What has been the most rewarding aspect of being in this Fine Arts RLC...more
- In what ways did you get to know the faculty in the RLC courses...more
- Would you recommend this RLC to an incoming first year student...more