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The Art program is designed for both students who plan to transfer to a four-year college, university or design school and students wanting an introduction to art. The curriculum at CCRI is the equivalent of the freshman and sophomore years in many four-year bachelor’s degree programs in art or a foundation program at a design school. The art curriculum is structured as: introductory level for non-majors; the foundation level; specialized disciplines; and intermediate level.
Students enrolled in the A.F.A. degree program should work closely – beginning in the first semester – with full-time faculty members from the Art Department in selecting and sequencing courses. Students should check the transfer requirements of the four-year program for which they are preparing and retain all of their work in a portfolio
ART (ARTS)
Tip:
Where possible, take courses in the order they appear starting with 1000 level and moving up to 2000 level.
Take a balance of General Education and Major Requirements each semester. Studio courses are demanding and require serious effort and time.
Complete Major Requirements before enrolling in any visual art elective courses.
Don’t enroll in more than one art history course per semester.
NOTE:
Full-time students who wish to complete degree requirements within two years should take a minimum of 15 credits 1st semester, 16 credits 2nd semester, 18 credits 3rd semester and 15 credits 4th semester. However, this course load is quite demanding and many students prefer to extend their studies in the Art Department beyond two years.
Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Degree
General Education Requirements
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010* | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1010 | Survey of Western Civilization I | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1020 | Survey of Western Civilization II | 3 |
| 3 Liberal Arts Electives | Select 3 courses from: Computer Studies, English, Speech, Arts, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, Social Sciences | 9 |
| 3 Fine Arts Electives | Select 3 courses from Music (MUSC) or Drama (THEA) | 9 |
| Total General Education Credits | 30 |
*Placement test required
Major Requirements
P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1010 | Drawing I | 3 | |
| ARTS 1020 | Color | 3 | |
| ARTS 1310 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 | |
| ARTS 1410 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 | |
| ARTS 1500 | P | Art Seminar | 1 |
| ARTS 1510 | Art History: Ancient to Medieval | 3 | |
| ARTS 1520 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 | |
| 5 Visual Arts Electives |
Select 5 courses from: ARTS OR LIBA 1010 |
15 | |
| Total Major Requirements Credits | 34 |
Total Program Credits..........................................................................................64
Drama (DRAM)
Tip:
Where possible, take courses in the order they appear starting with 1000 level and moving up to 2000 level.
Take a balance between fine arts courses and liberal arts courses each semester. Studio courses are demanding and require serious effort and time.
Full-Time Students should take a minimum of 16 credits each semester.
Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Degree
Students who wish to major in Drama follow a curriculum that includes a study of both fine arts and the humanities. The curriculum is flexible enough to serve both students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or professional schools and students who wish to pursue a career in a related field.
Two curriculum sequences are available. The Performance Track is recommended for students who wish to pursue a career as a performer. The Technical Track is recommended for those who wish to pursue a career as a designer/technician. Either track is appropriate for those planning to transfer to a Bachelor of Fine Arts program in theatre. Students enrolled in the CCRI degree program should work closely (starting in their first semester) with an advisor from the CCRI Theatre-Speech Department who is familiar with the program and its transfer requirements. All students must participate in the CCRI theatre productions.
General Education Requirements
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010* | Composition I | 3 | |
| HIST 1010 | Survey of Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| SPCH 1110 OR ARTS 1510 |
Voice and Articulation (Performance Track)
OR Art History: Ancient to Medieval (Technical Track) |
3 | |
| ENGL 2010 | Composition II | 3 | |
| HIST 1020 | Survey of Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| ENGL 1280 | Dramatic Literature | 3 | |
| SPCH 1180 OR ENGT 1060 |
Oral Interpretation of Literature (Performance
Track) OR AutoCAD-Basics (Technical Track) |
3 1 |
|
| ARTS OR ARTS 1010 |
Fine arts elective - Art - (Performance Track)
OR Drawing I (Technical Track) |
3 | |
| MUSC | Fine arts elective (Music) | 3 | |
| 2 Liberal Arts Electives | Select 2 courses from: Computer Studies, English, Speech, Arts, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, Social Sciences |
6 | |
| ENGL 1270 | Contemporary Drama | 3 | |
| Total General Education Credits | 36-37 |
*Placement test required
Major Requirements
P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEA 1090 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
| THEA 1140 | Acting I | 3 | |
| THEA 1130 | Origins of Theatre | 3 | |
| THEA 2140 OR ARTS 1520 |
P | Acting II (Performance Track) OR Art History: Renaissance to Modern (Technical Track) |
3 |
| THEA 1120 OR THEA 1180 |
Stagecraft I OR Stagecraft II |
3 | |
| Plus one-credit course |
(Dance, etc.) | 1 | |
| THEA 1160 OR THEA 1170 OR THEA 1120 OR 1180 |
Movement & Dance for Actors (Performance Track)
OR Makeup (Technical Track) OR Stagecraft I or II (Technical Track) |
3 | |
| Fine Arts Elective OR THEA 2200 |
P |
Dance (repeated three times), music or art
(performance track) OR Theatre Graphics (Technical Track) |
3 |
| THEA 1080 | Introduction to Costuming | 3 | |
| Theatre arts elective | Consult Theater Department Advisor. | 3 | |
| Total Major Requirements Credits | 28 |
Total Program Credits.......................................................................................64-65
Jazz Studies (JAZZ)
Tip:
Where possible, take courses in the order they appear starting with 1000 level and moving up to 2000 level
Take a balance between fine arts courses and liberal arts courses each semester. Studio courses are demanding and require serious effort and time.
Full-Time Students should take a minimum of 16 credits 1st semester, 16 credits 2nd semester, 18 credits 3rd semester, and 18 credits 4th fourth semester.
Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A) Degree
Knight Campus, Warwick, daytime program only
The Jazz Studies Program prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. The two-year curriculum at CCRI is the equivalent of the freshman and sophomore years in four-year bachelor’s degree programs in jazz. The CCRI program helps prepare students for careers in professional performance, arranging, private music instruction or music education in the classroom. The curriculum is sequential, and students enrolled in the degree program should work closely (starting in their first semester) with an advisor from the CCRI Music Department who is familiar with the program and its transfer requirements. CCRI Jazz Studies graduates have transferred successfully to four-year colleges and universities both locally and nationally.
General Education Requirements
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010* | Composition I | 3 | |
| HIST 1010 | Survey of Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| ENGL 1040 OR ENGL 2040 |
World Literature to the 16th Century OR World Literature from the 16th Century |
3 | |
| 2 Fine Arts Electives |
Select one course from: art, theater, foreign language |
6 | |
| HIST 1020 | Survey of Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| MATH 1430* | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students | 3 | |
| Total General Education Credits | 21 |
*Placement test required
Major Requirements
P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1110 | Jazz History | 3 | |
| MUSC 1700 | P | Music Theory I (Fall only) | 3 |
| MUSC 1710 | P | Sight Singing and Ear Training I (Fall only) | 1 |
| MUSC | Applied Music (Major Instrument/Voice I) | 2 | |
| MUSC 1180 | P | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 1030 OR 1040 OR 1130 |
P P |
Voice Class (Fall only) OR Woodwinds Class I OR Strings Class I (Spring only) |
3 |
| MUSC 1800 | P | Music Theory II (Spring only) | 3 |
| MUSC 1810 | P | Sight Singing and Ear Training II (Spring only) | 1 |
| MUSC 1140* | P | Piano Class I | 3 |
| MUSC | P | Applied Music (Major Instrument/Voice II) | 2 |
| MUSC 1180 | P | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 2070 | P | Jazz Harmony I (Fall only) | 3 |
| MUSC 1060 | P | Music After 1750 (Fall only) | 3 |
| MUSC 2090 | P | Jazz Improvisation I (Fall only) | 3 |
| MUSC | Applied Music (Major Instrument/Voice III) | 2 | |
| MUSC 1180 | P | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 2080 | P | Jazz Harmony II (Spring only) | 3 |
| MUSC 2100 | P | Jazz Improvisation II (Spring only) | 3 |
| MUSC | P | Applied Music (Major Instrument/Voice IV) | 2 |
| MUSC 1180 | P | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 2040 | P | Jazz/Rock Arranging (Spring only) | 3 |
| Concert Attendance | Students attend 5 CCRI Music Department events on-campus or CCRI Music field trips each semester (20 concerts total by graduation). | 0 | |
| Total Major Requirement Credits | 47 |
Total Program Credits............................................................................................68
* Keyboard majors may substitute a music elective.
Music
Tip:
Where possible, take courses in the order they appear starting with 1000 level and moving up to 2000 level.
Take a balance between fine arts courses and liberal arts courses each semester. Studio courses are demanding and require serious effort and time.
Full-Time Students should take a minimum of 16 credits 1st semester, 16 credits 2nd semester, 18 credits 3rd semester, and 16 credits 4th semester.
Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Degree
Knight Campus, Warwick, daytime program only
The Music program prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. This program transfers to Rhode Island College, the University of Rhode Island and other colleges and universities nationally. The two-year curriculum at CCRI is the equivalent of the freshman and sophomore years in four-year bachelor’s degree program in classical music. It helps prepare students for careers in professional performance, private music instruction or music education in the classroom. The curriculum is sequential, and students enrolled in the degree program should work closely with an advisor from the Music Department (starting in their first semester) who is familiar with the program and its transfer requirements.
General Education Requirements
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010* | Composition I | 3 | |
| 3 Fine Arts Electives |
Select 3 courses from: art,
theater, foreign language. (Voice students should select Foreign Language, Elementary I and II before transfer) |
9 | |
| HIST 1010 | Survey of Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| HIST 1020 | Survey of Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| ENGL 1040 OR 2040 |
World Literature to the 16th
Century OR World Literature from the 16th Century |
3 | |
| MATH 1430* | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students | 3 | |
| Total General Education Credits | 24 |
*Placement test required
Major Requirements
P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1700 | P | Music Theory I (Fall only) | 3 |
| MUSC 1710 | P | Sight Singing and Ear Training I (Fall only) | 1 |
| MUSC | Applied Music (Major Instrument/Voice I) | 2 | |
| MUSC 1200 OR 1210 OR 1220 |
P P P |
Chamber Ensemble OR Chorus OR Chamber Singers |
1 |
| MUSC 1800 | P | Music Theory II (Spring only) | 3 |
| MUSC 1810 | P | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUSC 1050 | Music Before 1750 (Spring only) | 3 | |
| MUSC 1140 | P | Piano Class I Keyboard majors may substitute a music elective. |
3 |
| MUSC | Applied Music (Major Instrument/Voice II) | 2 | |
| MUSC 1060 | Music After 1750 (Fall only) | 3 | |
| MUSC 1030 OR 1040 OR 1130 |
P |
Voice Class (Fall only) OR Woodwinds Class I OR Strings Class I (Spring only) |
3 |
| MUSC 2700 | P | Music Theory III (Fall only) | 3 |
| MUSC 2710 | P | Sight Singing and Ear Training III (Fall only) | 1 |
| MUSC | P | Applied Music (Major Instrument/Voice (III) | 2 |
| MUSC | Music Elective | 2 | |
| MUSC 2800 | P | Chromatic and Modern Music Theory IV (Spring only) | 3 |
| MUSC 2810 | P | Sight Singing and Ear Training IV (Spring only) | 1 |
| MUSC | Applied Music (Major Instrument/Voice IV) | 2 | |
| Concert Attendance | Students attend 5 CCRI Music Department events on-campus or CCRI Music field trips each semester (20 concerts total by graduation). | 0 | |
| Total Major Requirement Credits | 43 |
Total Program Credits.........................................................................................67
