Fine Arts (with Concentration)

Degree Awarded:  Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Fine Arts Department of Lake Erie College is committed to educating the total artist. It is our goal to develop artists who are technically proficient; grounded in art’s rich history and the aesthetic theory of their craft; enriched through the education of the human spirit and imagination; and experienced in the preparation and production of high quality creative work.
Students may choose to focus on any one of the following concentrations: Theater The Theatre component of the Fine Arts program challenges students by providing an experiential approach to studying the art of theatre. Coursework on history and aesthetics provides a foundation for on-stage experience. Students may study acting, directing, backstage technologies, and all spheres of production as they work with Fine Arts faculty to build individualized courses of study that provide intense and personal artistic and academic opportunities. Visual Art Lake Erie College's Visual Arts program is centered on an interdisciplinary studies curriculum that prepares students for exciting careers in the arts. This comprehensive liberal arts approach to learning incorporates intensive studio technique classes, art theory and criticism, and studies in visual culture. The Visual Arts program also fosters students' self-confidence and skills by giving them opportunities to think critically, communicate effectively, and market their talents. All students have the opportunity to exhibit in the B. K. Smith Gallery located in the beautiful Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts. Students work to install their pieces and handle preparatory tasks, including lighting and installation of artwork. Each exhibition opens with a public reception, which provides the invaluable opportunity for students to speak publicly about their work.

Requirements for this Major:

Bachelor of Arts

56 semester credits including:

32 semester credits in the discipline of concentration

24 semester credits - eight credits in each of the three fine arts disciplines outside of the area of concentration.

Theatre Concentration

The theater component of the B.A. includes a core curriculum of courses within the theatre’s sub-divisions of performance and production experiences. Additional work in the theatre program is drawn from intermediate and advanced courses, chosen in consultation with advising theatre faculty, that best meet the interests and goals of the individual student.

32 semester credits including:

20 semester credits including:

• TH 106 Acting I (4 SH)
• TH 108 Performance Theory and Analysis (4 SH)
• TH 201 History of the Theatre I (4 SH)
• TH 207 Dramatic Literature I (4 SH)
• TH 100/200/300/400 Theatre Practicum I, II, III, IV (1 SH each)

And 12 semester credits from the following:

• TH 107 Introduction to Technical Theatre (4 SH)
• TH 202 History of the Theatre II (4 SH)
• TH 206 Acting II (4 SH)
• TH 208 Dramatic Literature II (4 SH)
• TH 210 Physical Training and Performance Techniques (4 SH)
• TH 211 Vocal Training and Performance Techniques (4 SH)
• TH 304 Scenic Design (4 SH)
• TH 308 Directing (4 SH)
• TH 315 Lighting Design (4 SH)
• TH 316 Playwriting (4 SH)
• TH 319 Costume Design (4 SH)
• TH 250/350 Internship in Theatre (1-5 SH)
• TH 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Theatre (2-4 SH)

Note: There may be specific credit hour requirements for Internships. Students should review requirements with their academic advisor.

Visual Art Concentration

The visual art component of the B.A. includes a core curriculum of courses within the visual art sub-disciplines of two and three dimensional art practices. Additional work in the visual art program is drawn from the intermediate and advanced courses, chosen in consultation with advising visual art faculty, that best meet the interests and goals of the individual student.

32 semester credits including:

20 semester credits including:

• AT 102 Design (4 SH)
• AT 103 Dimensional Design (4 SH)
• AT 110 Drawing I (4 SH)
• AT 240 Art History I (4 SH)
• AT 241 Art History II (4 SH)

and 12 semester credit hours from the following:

• AT 210 Drawing II (4 SH)
• AT 202 Painting I (4 SH)
• AT 302 Painting II (4 SH)
• AT 206 Photography I (4 SH)
• AT 306 Photography II (4 SH)
• AT 225 Introduction to Graphic Communications I (4 SH)
• AT 226 Introduction to Graphic Communications II (4 SH)
• AT 114 Sculpture I (4 SH)
• AT 205 Ceramics I (4 SH)
• AT 305 Ceramics II (4 SH)
• AT 160/260/360 Individual Investigation in Studio Art (2-5 SH)
• AT 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Studio Art (2-5 SH)

Multi-Disciplinary Concentration

This major is designed to provide a comprehensive liberal arts education to undergraduates in the fine arts. The multi-disciplinary concentration offers students the opportunity to study the arts and understand their interrelationships through artistic collaborations and creative explorations in all the arts. The major requires that students divide their interest among all four discplines of the fine arts.

56 semester credits including:

14 semester credits from Dance (DN designation)

14 semester credits from Music (MU designation)

14 semester credits from Theatre (TH designation)

14 semester credits from Visual Arts (AT designation)

Bachelor of Fine Arts

64 semester credits including:

56 semester credits as outlined in the Fine Arts major with concetration

8 semester credits from the following:

• AT 404 Senior Project in Visual Art (4 SH)
• AT 405 Senior Project in Visual Art II (4 SH)
• DN 404 Senior Project in Dance (4 SH)
• DN 405 Senior Project in Dance II (4 SH)
• FA 404 Fine Arts Senior Project (4 SH)
• FA 405 Fine Arts Senior Project II (4 SH)
• MU 404 Senior Project in Music (4 SH)
• MU 405 Senior Project in Music II (4 SH)
• TH 404 Senior Project in Theatre (4 SH)
• TH 405 Senior Project in Theatre (4 SH)