Area of Emphasis: Arts

What is the “Area of Emphasis?”

The Area of Emphasis is the portion of the major that focuses your degree on the field of study you want to pursue. The Arts Emphasis is made up of five courses (15 credits) from UW-Green Bay’s Department of Arts and Visual Design, taken after the completion of one prerequisite course from the department, for a total of six courses/18 credits.

How Would a Degree with an Emphasis in the Arts Benefit Me?

The ultimate goal of this Emphasis is to produce artists, performers, teachers, and professionals capable of working effectively and making significant contributions to society through the Fine Arts. Each semester, the Adult Degree Program also provides an array of general education courses to educate and broaden the experience of non-arts majors at UW–Green Bay. The general education offerings provide life enriching experiences and opportunities for artistic expression campus wide and in the community.

Required Pre-Requisite Course:

Select One:

• AVD 121, Survey of Western Music
• AVD 141, Introduction to Theatre Arts
• AVD 221, Popular Music Since 1955
• AVD 261, Understanding the Arts
• ARTS MGT 257, Arts in the Community

Required Courses

Select Five:

• AVD 327, Jazz History
• AVD 328, Musical Theatre History
• AVD 329, World Music
• AVD 360, Art and Ideas
• AVD 370, Modern American Culture
• AVD 372, Woman, Art, and Image

Students may substitute one course from the following list if they are able to take traditional
on-campus courses:

• Studio Arts and Art History courses, “ART” prefix
• Applied Music, “MUSIC” prefix
• Theatre History/Applied Theatre, “THEATRE” prefix

Speak with an advisor at 920.465.2423 (or dial toll free at 800.621.2313) or e-mail questions to: adultdegrees@uwgb.edu for more information on this degree program and the Arts Area of Emphasis.