Department of Performing and Visual Arts

Performing and Visual Arts website

Department Chair: G. Daniel Fairchild
Office: 180 Doudna Hall
Phone: 608.342.1143
E-mail: fairchig@uwplatt.edu
Academic Department Associate:
Jane Kuhl

Majors:

Art
Art Emphasis
Graphic Design Emphasis
Art Education (B-21) Emphasis
Music
Choral Education Emphasis (B-21)
General Music Education Emphasis (B-21)
Instrumental Education Emphasis (B-21)
Instrumental Music Emphasis
Vocal Music Emphasis
Piano Emphasis
Music and Business
Speech Communication
Speech Communication-Secondary Education
Theatre
Theatre Emphasis

Minors:

Art
Music
Speech Communication
Theatre

About the Department and Majors

The UW-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts offers degree programs in art, music, speech communication and theatre. Art means two things:

  1. Creative works and the process of producing them
  2. The whole body of work in the art forms that make up the entire human intellectual and cultural heritage

When we study art, we involve ourselves in a particular set of processes, products, influences and meanings. We recognize that art is expressed in various styles, reflects different historical circumstances and draws on a multitude of social and cultural resources.

The terms arts, discipline and art form refer to music, theatre and the visual arts, and recognize that each of these encompasses a variety of forms and subdisciplines. When we speak of the arts, it means these arts disciplines taken together or, most inclusively, the totality of all the activities in the arts.

At UW-Platteville, speech* is considered a performance-based art.
* National Standards for Arts Education, 19.9.5. MENC.

Art

Art website

Department Chair: G. Daniel Fairchild
Office: 180 Doudna Hall
Phone: 608.342.1143
E-mail: fairchig@uwplatt.edu
Professors:
Steve Vance
Assistant Professor:
Linda James
Senior Lecturer:
Richard Moninski
Lecturers:
Bruce Howdle
Gregory Nelson
Carole Spelić

About the Department and Major

Programs of study are offered in art, art education or graphic design, each leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Education. Students seeking a B-21 certification in art education take the comprehensive art emphasis. Art education majors must complete the College of LAE general requirements, the School of Education proficiency requirements and the requirements of the basic art emphasis.

Each of the emphases within the art program has a particular goal. The emphasis in graphic design is intended to prepare students for careers in the commercial areas of art. The emphasis in art education prepares students to teach on the elementary, middle and high school levels. The art emphasis has a more general goal. It can be used as a preparation for graduate school or as a field of study for students interested in art in and of itself.

General Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Total for graduation: 120 credits
General education: 44-58 credits
Major studies: 48-60 credits

Students who wish to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree must:

  1. Declare their intention of doing so
  2. Demonstrate fourth semester proficiency in a foreign language Note: There is no B.S. in fine art or graphic design emphases. www.uwplatt.edu/finearts

Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for graduation: 120 credits
General education: 44-58 credits
Major studies: 48-60 credits

Note: There is no B.A. in art education.

All art students (all emphases) must complete a sophomore year portfolio review. See advisor.

Art Major

Bachelor of Arts in Art (Non-Teaching)

Mission Statement

The art program at UW-Platteville is dedicated to high quality instruction in curricula emphasizing art theory, history and visual art creation. The curriculum is constructed to provide students with the fundamental background and specialized knowledge needed for analysis, understanding and creation of visual art. The program provides the broad knowledge in art needed to prepare students for graduate study.

Goals for Program Graduates

  1. Develop conceptual understanding of art theory and history, as these areas of art study form the basis for informed appreciation of existing works and the creation of new art.
  2. Develop competence in artistic creation.

Art Emphasis (48 credits)

Electives: 6 ART credits

Graphic Design Emphasis (49 credits)

Graphic design emphasis majors are required to have a minor in imaging media from the UW-Platteville Department of Communication Technologies. The course requirements include: COMMNCTN XXXX Software: Any 4 courses 4 cr, COMMNCTN 1230 Survey of Imaging 3 cr, COMMNCTN 1630 Introduction to Mass Media 3 cr, COMMNCTN 19.30 Basic Photography 3 cr and COMMNCTN 3070 History of Imaging 3 cr.

Concentrations (choose one):

New Media Concentration

Photography Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Art Education

Mission Statement

The art program at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is dedicated to high quality instruction in curricula emphasizing art theory, history and visual art creation. The Bachelor of Science in Art Education curriculum is constructed to provide students with the fundamental background and specialized knowledge needed to analyze, understand, create and teach visual arts. The faculty of the Communication Technologies Department seek to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to be successful art educators.

Goals for Program Graduates

  1. Develop conceptual understanding of art theory and history, which are the foundation for all areas of art study.
  2. Develop competence in the area of artistic creation.
  3. Demonstrate potential to effectively communicate knowledge about art and the creation of art to elementary, middle level and secondary school students.
  4. Learn how to make informed decisions about appropriate curricula for elementary, middle level and secondary students.

Art Education Emphasis (59 credits)

Required Courses:

Electives:

Art Minor (24 credits)

Required Courses:

Electives: 3 ART credits

Art Core Programs

Suggested first year core for art emphasis, art education emphasis and graphic design emphasis:

Year 1 - 1st Semester:

Year 1 - 2nd Semester:

Suggested Second Year core for art emphasis and art education emphasis:

Year 2 - 1st Semester:

Year 2 - 2nd Semester:

Suggested Second Year core for graphic design emphasis:

Year 2 - 1st Semester:

Year 2 - 2nd Semester:

Suggested Second Year core for art education emphasis:

Year 2 - 1st Semester:

Year 2 - 2nd Semester:

Music

Music website

Department Chair: G. Daniel Fairchild
Office: 180 Doudna Hall
Phone: 608.342.1143
E-mail: fairchig@uwplatt.edu
Professors:
Robert K. Demaree
Barry L. Ellis
G. Daniel Fairchild
Associate Professor:
Eugene Alcalay
Assistant Professors:
David Cooper
Michael Forbes
Lecturers:
Paul Brenner
Allen Cordingley
Margaret Cornils Luke
Susan Savage Day
Rebekah Demaree
Nancy Fairchild
Matthew Gregg
Stephanie Klockow
Keith Lienert
John Marco
Kevin Price
Bradley Townsend

About the Music Program and Major

The UW-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts Music Program is designed to promote performance of music, the study of musical structure and form and knowledge of the history of music as well as the teaching of music. As one of the principal fine arts, music is the art that most deals with emotion and the one that directly communicates to the listener. Performance opportunities exist that help provide a rich cultural life for the campus, community and region.

Programs of music study leading to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree with and without music education certification are offered in the College of Liberal Arts and Education. Students who plan to teach at the elementary, middle school or secondary level may choose instrumental, choral, general music or combined certification programs (see advisors in the music unit of the department of performing and visual arts). Other degree emphases are available in instrumental music, vocal music, and music and business.

Music education majors complete the College of LAE general requirements, the School of Education proficiency requirements, the basic core curriculum for music majors and depth courses in music.

All students intending to become licensed teachers must satisfy the requirements outlined in the teacher licensure section listed under School of Education.

The UW-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts/Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

A degree in music may lead to a career in traditional areas such as teaching, performing, composing and arranging, or to a career involving business, computers and recording technology.

The music unit at UW-Platteville is designed to provide many musical experiences and training. Close contact with faculty and modern facilities such as acoustically designed concert rehearsal and concert halls in the Center for the Arts are important features at UW-Platteville.

The music unit of the UW-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts serves the student body and region as a cultural resource by providing general courses for all students, and specialized courses leading to those occupations requiring musical expertise. Recognizing that culturally aesthetic enrichment is a vital part of university life, a goal of the music unit is to provide high quality instructional experiences through performances by guest and faculty artists and student performing organizations.

Students of all academic disciplines are encouraged to participate in a music organization.

General Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for Graduation: 120 credits
General Education: 44-58 credits
Music Courses: 56-72 credits
Professional education courses (music majors only): 28 credits

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Students who wish to receive a Bachelor of Arts instead of a Bachelor of Science must:

  1. Declare their intention of doing so.
  2. Meet the requirements for a B.S.
  3. Demonstrate fourth semester proficiency in a foreign language.

Note: There is no B.A. in music education.

Mission Statement

Bachelor of Science in Music Education

The music program at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is dedicated to high quality instruction in curricula emphasizing music theory, history and performance. The Bachelor of Science in Music Education curriculum is constructed to provide students with the fundamental background and specialized knowledge needed for analysis, understanding, performance and teaching of music. We seek to assist in preparing students with the knowledge and skills to be successful music educators.

Goals for Program Graduates

  1. Develop conceptual understanding of music theory and music history, as these areas of music study form the basis for listening, composing and performing.
  2. Develop competence in music performance.
  3. Demonstrate potential to effectively communicate knowledge about music and music making to elementary, middle level and secondary school students.
  4. Learn how to make informed decisions about appropriate curricula for elementary, middle level and secondary school students.

Music Education Majors

Students must take the core courses listed below and an area of emphasis.

Music Education Core Courses (59 credits)

*Pianists must add 4 credits of voice or secondary instrument determined by the certification desired.

Choral Music Education Emphasis (B-21) (70 credits)

Includes Music Education Core Courses (59 credits):

General Music Education Emphasis (B-21) (66 credits)

Includes Music Education Core Courses (59 credits):

Instrumental Music Education Emphasis (B-21) (73 credits)

Includes Music Education Core Courses (59 credits):

Pianists may substitute MUSIC 3440 Accompanying 1 cr in the performing group requirements.

*Pianists must add 4 credits of voice or secondary instrument determined by the certification desired.

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Mission Statement

The music program at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is dedicated to high quality instruction in curricula emphasizing music theory, history and performance. The Bachelor of Arts in Music (Non-teaching) curriculum is constructed to provide students with the fundamental background and specialized knowledge needed for analysis, understanding, performance and teaching of music. The program provides the broad knowledge in music to prepare students for graduate study in music.

Goals for Program Graduates

  1. Develop conceptual understanding of music theory and music history, as these areas of music study form the basis for listening, composing and performing.
  2. Develop competence in music performance.

Music Non-teaching Majors

Students must take the core courses listed below and an area of emphasis.

Non-teaching Core Courses (53 credits)

Instrumental Music Emphasis (62 credits)

Non-teaching core courses (53 credits):

Electives (5 credits):

Vocal Music Emphasis (64 credits)

Non-teaching core courses (53 credits):

Electives (5 credits):

Piano Emphasis (65 credits)

Non-teaching core courses (53 credits):

Electives (5 credits):

Music and Business Major (80 credits)

Required Music Courses (56 credits):

Electives (6 credits):

Required Business Courses (24 credits):

*Consult advisor to determine hours credited for internship.

Music Minor (26 credits)

Departmental Policies

A grade of "C" or better is required for music majors to receive credit in all music courses. The performing organization requirements may be fulfilled only through Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Jazz Ensemble I, Orchestra, Marching Band, University Singers and Chamber Choir.

Instrumental music education majors must participate in Marching Band for a minimum of 4 credits. Any student receiving applied instruction must also be enrolled in an ensemble listed above using the same instrument or voice as their private instruction.

Courses Offered

Applied Music

Private instruction in voice, piano and orchestra and band instruments. Must be concurrently enrolled in Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Jazz Ensemble I, Orchestra, Marching Pioneers, University Singers or Chamber Choir. One half-hour lesson per week per credit. There are no applied music fees above the regular tuition charge, but special course fees (i.e. purchase of music) may apply. Lesson times and instructors to be arranged.

Prerequisites for MUAP 3010, 3110, 4010, 4110:

Successful completion of the Music Upper Divisional Examination.

(Any student who fails to successfully complete the Music Upper Divisional Examination will be administratively dropped from the appropriate classes).

Speech Communication

Speech Communication website

Department Chair: G. Daniel Fairchild
Office: 180 Doudna Hall
Phone: 608.342.1143
E-mail: fairchig@uwplatt.edu
Professors:
Mittie J. Nimocks
George Smith
Assistant Professor:
Daniel Dahlquist
Lecturer:
Tiffany Boeke
Martin Chislom
Catherine Gleason
Connie SaLoutos Furlan
Jeffery Tebbe

About the Program and Minor

The speech communication program offered by the UW-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts is the study of human communication – people speaking and listening to one another. Speaking and listening are the most basic communication activities of our waking hours. The speech minor emphasizes communication as the foundation for all successful human activity.

The objective of the speech minor is to equip the graduate with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude to speak with and listen to others effectively, whether one-on-one, in a group or part of a team.

A minor in speech is an excellent complement to most other majors on campus as well as to the pre-professional programs.

Improving oral communication skills through the study of speech will make graduates more valuable and effective professional assets to their employers, communities and nation.

Speech Communication Minor (24 credits)

DPI (Department of Public Instruction) certification for teaching also required courses:

Theatre

Theatre website

Department Chair: G. Daniel Fairchild
Office: 180 Doudna Hall
Phone: 608.342.1143
E-mail: fairchig@uwplatt.edu
Assistant Professors:
Ann Dillon Farrelly
David Schuler
Lecturer:
Brad Carlson
Catherine Gleason
Connie SaLoutos Furlan

About the Department and Major

Theatre is an ancient art form that has been included in academic study for thousands of years. Theatre provides an opportunity for the synthesis of multiple academic disciplines including dance, music, art, literature, psychology, history, philosophy, engineering and various technologies.

The UW-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts Theatre degree is designed to serve students who will be pursuing a career in theatre performance, technical theatre, theatre education or continuing further study in the field at the graduate level.

The theatre program at UW-Platteville offers numerous hands-on learning opportunities. Students in the program have the opportunity to work both onstage and behind the scenes, learning every facet of the theatrical production process. Along with our student organizations, Pioneer Players and Musical Theatre, the UW-Platteville Theatre program produces a six-show season every year-two musical productions and four non-musical productions. Two of our six productions are student-driven projects.

Balancing traditional coursework and practical training, the theatre students at UW-Platteville enjoy individualized attention and smaller class sizes not usually offered in larger programs. They are also given the opportunity to work on cutting edge and classical material, from the Greeks to the newest plays in the Broadway season.

Theatre is not just an artform, but it is also a business. It takes many different people with many different skill sets to produce theatre, which creates many varied employment opportunities. Some of the occupations associated with the theatre field include: accountants, actors, arts administrators, agents, artistic directors, board operators, booking associates, box office managers, business managers, buyers, casting directors, company managers, costume designers, costume builders, creative drama instructors, critics, development directors, directors, drama therapists, dramaturgs, electricians, film/cinema professionals, fine arts facilitators, garment cutters, house managers, librettists, lighting designers, lighting technicians, literary managers, lyricists, makeup specialists, managing directors, marketing directors, master electricians, milliners, music directors, painters, print makers, personal managers, playwrights, puppetry artists, producers, production managers, properties designers/managers, publicists, radio and television professionals, rental managers, riggers, scenic artists, set designers, stage combat instructors, stagehands, stage managers, stage movement specialists, stitchers, teachers, technical directors, tour managers, voice and diction specialists and wig designers.

All students intending to become licensed teachers must satisfy the requirements outlined in the teacher licensure section listed under School of Education in this catalog.

Program of study leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree.

General Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Total for Graduation: 120 credits
General Education: 44-58 credits
Major Studies: 45 credits

Students must demonstrate fourth-semester proficiency in a foreign language.

Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 within the major studies for graduation.

Mission Statement

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts - Theatre Emphasis

The theatre program at UW-Platteville is dedicated to high quality instruction in curricula emphasizing theatre history, stagecraft, literature, directing and acting. The curriculum is structured to provide students with the fundamental background and specialized knowledge needed for analysis and understanding of theatre theories and practices.

The degree is designed to serve students who will be pursuing a career in theatre performance, technical theatre or continued study in the field at the graduate level. Theatre majors may also seek Wisconsin DPI certification in theatre.

Goals for Program Graduates

  1. Graduates will develop and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and contextual understanding of theatre history, theory and dramatic literature, as these areas of theatre study form the foundation for all areas of theatre production.
  2. Graduates will develop and demonstrate competency in areas of theatre production/performance - acting, directing, stage management and design - culminating in a senior capstone project.
  3. Graduates will develop and demonstrate competency in critical and analytical thinking skills by effectively communicating and implementing their knowledge of theatre in numbers one and two above both verbally and in writing.

Theatre Emphasis (45 credits)

General:

Students must complete six credits of the following (at least two in Practicum II):

One of the following:

One of the following:

Electives:

Students must complete six hours of electives

Majors seeking DPI certification for teaching are also required to take the following course:

Theatre Minors (30 credits)

Required:

Students must complete three credits of the following (at least one in Practicum II):

One of the following:

One of the following:

Electives:

Students must complete six hours of electives

Majors seeking DPI certification for teaching are also required to take the following course:

Students needing certification are encouraged to complete:

Music Theatre Minor (30 credits)

Students must complete three credits of the following (at least one in Practicum II):