Culture and Arts

In this course, the student explores the many techniques and talents that contribute to a theatrical performance. Voice, movement, scene study, lighting, set design and costuming are emphasized. All the aspects of performance are explored in workshop and class environments. Theater professionals who are currently working in the performing arts offer direction and instruction. The focus of this course will be on the entirety of production, from first reading to final performance.

Photography is a medium for expressing ideas and personal feelings and communicating information. It is both a science and an art, and both aspects will be covered in the course. Understanding the nature of light, capturing the light, understanding how the camera works and how different settings, lenses and filters affect the image are part of the science of photography. Understanding the esthetics of composition, developing a photographers eye (visual skills), and using settings, light, lenses and filters creatively constitute the art of photography. Students will be instructed on the theories of photography and then will apply the theories in their own creative work. On an ongoing basis, students will critique their own work and the work of others to improve their skills.

2d-Design introduces basic art and color theory through the Elements and Principles of Design. Emphasis is placed on materials manipulation, graphics without computer aide, problem solving skills and critically analyzing one's own artwork as well as other student's work.

The band plays at sports and other University events. Weekly attendance at practices required as well as learning individual parts and playing at events. Students of all abilities welcome. Students may enroll three semesters for credit.

The band plays at sports and other University events. Weekly attendance at practices required as well as learning individual parts and playing at events. Students of all abilities welcome. Students may enroll three semesters for credit.

Painting in oil or acrylic medium exploring fundamentals of color theory, paint applications, composition and expressive content. This class will explore the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design through direct observation of the still life.

This course is intended to provide the opportunity to offer introductory courses in fine arts that would not normally be a part of the Husson curriculum. As such the topics will depend upon the interests of students and faculty.