Inquiry Practicum

Students in the performing arts have the option to complete their Humanities and Arts sequence with an Inquiry Practicum in music or drama/theatre. A practicum shares the same goals and objectives of an inquiry seminar but provides students with a production/performance experience which emphasizes the hands-on, practical application of skills and knowledge gained from previous Humanities and Arts courses. Samples of practicums in music include composing, arranging, or performing a solo recital. Drama/Theatre students may choose to act, direct, or design for a campus production. In addition to weekly meetings, students may be required to attend rehearsals and performances. The design of the final project is determined through conversations between instructors and students. Due to the unique nature of the practicum, permission of the instructor is required to enroll in a practicum.

Students may complete the Humanities and Arts Requirement with a creative project that takes place over an academic term and is equivalent to one course. Such creative projects have been the outcome of course sequences in art, drama/theatre, music, and writing/communication. Consent of the instructor is required.

For more information on each practicum, please see

Registration for an Inquiry Seminar or Practicum

Drama/Theatre

For information regarding an Inquiry Practicum in drama/theatre, contact Professors Erika Stone or Susan Vick

Music

For information regarding an Inquiry Practicum in music, contact: Professors Douglas Weeks or Fred Bianchi

Art

For information regarding an Inquiry Practicum in art, contact: Professors Joseph Farbrook or Joshua Rosenstock

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