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Dance | Music | Theater | Visual Dance
SR4901 Graduate School Preparation I: GRE Prep (2 credits) Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions. The Texts of this course will be the first half of an actual GRE prep course online. Students will choose one of four areas of interest, and take a total of six uniquely designed credits. Interest areas include: Dance, Music, Visual Art or Performing Art.
In this course, students will explore the fine art of dance through reading, research and practicum. Students will find their own dance mentor and work with their GW mentor to ensure quality and accountability. Students will be expected to show competency in their readings, as well as create a virtual portfolio showcasing their work, their discoveries, their understanding of the field, their progress and their unique contributions.
In this course, students will explore the fine art of dance through reading, research and practicum. Students will find their own dance mentor and work with their GW mentor to ensure quality and accountability. Students will be expected to show competency in their readings, as well as create a virtual portfolio showcasing their work, their discoveries, their understanding of the field, their progress and their unique contributions.
Students may choose preexisting electives related to their emphasis, or work with a mentor to design an elective best suited to their interests and needs.
Students may choose preexisting electives related to their emphasis, or work with a mentor to design an elective best suited to their interests and needs.
SR4902 Graduate School Preparation II: GRE Prep (2 Credits) Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions. The Texts of this course will be the second half of an actual GRE prep course online.
In this course, students will actually take the GRE examination from an approved third-party organization. An official document of student test results must be submitted to the mentor before this course will be counted as complete.
SR4609 Fine Arts Internship: (4 Credits) This course requires each student to set up an internship or field experience in the area of their chosen emphasis. Students will be encouraged to set up an internship that will help them gain experience, meet key people, gain allies and personal connections for assistance in future projects, and learn the workings, language and processes of their chosen emphasis. Throughout the process of designing and arranging the internship, students should work with their mentor, follow internship guidelines, and receive approval from their mentor. Students will also meet regularly with a GW mentor and with other interning students throughout the internship process. To complete this course, students must:
SR4995 Senior Thesis (2 Credits) Students are required to submit a Senior Thesis or a detailed description and analysis of a Senior Project. This paper or project description should be the student's best work, show outside observers the quality of depth and breadth gained, and highlight his or her academic maturity. Students should plan to spend a minimum of 48 hours completing this course under the direction of their mentor. Basic guidelines for the Senior Thesis are detailed in the syllabus. Submit a quality paper to be kept on file as the best work of your undergraduate years. Your may also submit a project summary to fill this requirement.
SR4999 Oral Defense (2 Credits) Each student must defend his or her degree program by taking an oral examination administered in person or online by a board of mentors. Students will be asked to show familiarity and competency in each area of their undergraduate program. They will also be asked to defend their senior year emphasis and their senior thesis for quality, effectiveness and relevancy. Submit to an Oral Defense administered by a two-four mentor panel. You will prove competency in each of the required subject areas of your undergraduate degree. The Oral Defense carries with it a $75.00 fee each time it is taken (fees for this class are subject to change).
Music
SR4901 Graduate School Preparation I: GRE Prep (2 credits) Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions. The Texts of this course will be the first half of an actual GRE prep course online. Students will choose one of four areas of interest, and take a total of six uniquely designed credits. Interest areas include: Dance, Music, Visual Art or Performing Art.
In this course, students will explore the fine art of music through reading, research and practicum. Students will find their own music mentor and work with their GW mentor to ensure quality and accountability. Students will be expected to show competency in their readings, as well as create a virtual portfolio showcasing their work, their discoveries, their understanding of the field, their progress and their unique contributions. First half of the Norton Anthology of Western Music 3 credits in Music Emphasis requires participating in a dance program for 70 hours. (attending, creating and/or performing)
In this course, students will explore the fine art of music through reading, research and practicum. Students will find their own music mentor and work with their GW mentor to ensure quality and accountability. Students will be expected to show competency in their readings, as well as create a virtual portfolio showcasing their work, their discoveries, their understanding of the field, their progress and their unique contributions. Second half of the Norton Anthology of Western Music 3 credits in Music Emphasis requires participating in a dance program for 70 hours. (attending, creating and/or performing)
Students may choose preexisting electives related to their emphasis, or work with a mentor to design an elective best suited to their interests and needs.
Students may choose preexisting electives related to their emphasis, or work with a mentor to design an elective best suited to their interests and needs.
SR4902 Graduate School Preparation II: GRE Prep (2 Credits) Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions. The Texts of this course will be the second half of an actual GRE prep course online.
In this course, students will actually take the GRE examination from an approved third-party organization. An official document of student test results must be submitted to the mentor before this course will be counted as complete.
SR4609 Fine Arts Internship: (4 Credits) This course requires each student to set up an internship or field experience in the area of their chosen emphasis. Students will be encouraged to set up an internship that will help them gain experience, meet key people, gain allies and personal connections for assistance in future projects, and learn the workings, language and processes of their chosen emphasis. Throughout the process of designing and arranging the internship, students should work with their mentor, follow internship guidelines, and receive approval from their mentor. Students will also meet regularly with a GW mentor and with other interning students throughout the internship process. To complete this course, students must:
SR4995 Senior Thesis (2 Credits) Students are required to submit a Senior Thesis or a detailed description and analysis of a Senior Project. This paper or project description should be the student's best work, show outside observers the quality of depth and breadth gained, and highlight his or her academic maturity. Students should plan to spend a minimum of 48 hours completing this course under the direction of their mentor. Basic guidelines for the Senior Thesis are detailed in the syllabus. Submit a quality paper to be kept on file as the best work of your undergraduate years. Your may also submit a project summary to fill this requirement.
SR4999 Oral Defense (2 Credits) Each student must defend his or her degree program by taking an oral examination administered in person or online by a board of mentors. Students will be asked to show familiarity and competency in each area of their undergraduate program. They will also be asked to defend their senior year emphasis and their senior thesis for quality, effectiveness and relevancy. Submit to an Oral Defense administered by a two-four mentor panel. You will prove competency in each of the required subject areas of your undergraduate degree. The Oral Defense carries with it a $75.00 fee each time it is taken (fees for this class are subject to change).
Theater
SR4901 Graduate School Preparation I: GRE Prep (2 credits) Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions. The Texts of this course will be the first half of an actual GRE prep course online. Students will choose one of four areas of interest, and take a total of six uniquely designed credits. Interest areas include: Dance, Music, Visual Art or Performing Art.
SR4631 Performing Art I (3 credits) In this course, students will explore the fine art of performing through reading, research and practicum. Students will find their own performing mentor and work with their GW mentor to ensure quality and accountability. Students will be expected to show competency in their readings, as well as create a virtual portfolio showcasing their work, their discoveries, their understanding of the field, their progress and their unique contributions. History of the Theatre, Brockett 3 credits in Theater requires participating in a theater program for 70 hours. (attending, creating and or performing)
SR4632 Performing Art II (3 credits) In this course, students will explore the fine art of performing through reading, research and practicum. Students will find their own performing mentor and work with their GW mentor to ensure quality and accountability. Students will be expected to show competency in their readings, as well as create a virtual portfolio showcasing their work, their discoveries, their understanding of the field, their progress and their unique contributions. Stages of Drama, Klaus 3 credits in Theater requires participating in a theater program for 70 hours. (attending, creating and or performing) Elective (2 Credits) Students may choose preexisting electives related to their emphasis, or work with a mentor to design an elective best suited to their interests and needs. Elective 2 Credits Students may choose preexisting electives related to their emphasis, or work with a mentor to design an elective best suited to their interests and needs.
SR4902 Graduate School Preparation II: GRE Prep (2 Credits) Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions. The Texts of this course will be the second half of an actual GRE prep course online.
In this course, students will actually take the GRE examination from an approved third-party organization. An official document of student test results must be submitted to the mentor before this course will be counted as complete.
SR4609 Fine Arts Internship: (4 Credits) This course requires each student to set up an internship or field experience in the area of their chosen emphasis. Students will be encouraged to set up an internship that will help them gain experience, meet key people, gain allies and personal connections for assistance in future projects, and learn the workings, language and processes of their chosen emphasis. Throughout the process of designing and arranging the internship, students should work with their mentor, follow internship guidelines, and receive approval from their mentor. Students will also meet regularly with a GW mentor and with other interning students throughout the internship process. To complete this course, students must:
SR4995 Senior Thesis (2 Credits) Students are required to submit a Senior Thesis or a detailed description and analysis of a Senior Project. This paper or project description should be the student's best work, show outside observers the quality of depth and breadth gained, and highlight his or her academic maturity. Students should plan to spend a minimum of 48 hours completing this course under the direction of their mentor. Basic guidelines for the Senior Thesis are detailed in the syllabus. Submit a quality paper to be kept on file as the best work of your undergraduate years. Your may also submit a project summary to fill this requirement.
SR4999 Oral Defense (2 Credits) Each student must defend his or her degree program by taking an oral examination administered in person or online by a board of mentors. Students will be asked to show familiarity and competency in each area of their undergraduate program. They will also be asked to defend their senior year emphasis and their senior thesis for quality, effectiveness and relevancy. Submit to an Oral Defense administered by a two-four mentor panel. You will prove competency in each of the required subject areas of your undergraduate degree. The Oral Defense carries with it a $75.00 fee each time it is taken (fees for this class are subject to change).
Visual Arts
SR4901 Graduate School Preparation I: GRE Prep (2 credits) Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions. The Texts of this course will be the first half of an actual GRE prep course online. Students will choose one of four areas of interest, and take a total of six uniquely designed credits. Interest areas include: Dance, Music, Visual Art or Performing Art.
SR4641 Visual Art I (3 credits) In this course, students will explore the visual side of the fine arts through reading, research and practicum. Students will find their own visual art mentor and work with their GW mentor to ensure quality and accountability. Students will be expected to show competency in their readings, as well as create a portfolio showcasing their work, their discoveries, their understanding of the field, their progress and their unique contributions. Art and visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye 3 credits in Visual Arts Emphasis requires participating in a visual arts program for 70 hours. (attending, creating and/or performing)
SR4642 Visual Art II (3 credits) In this course, students will explore the visual side of the fine arts through reading, research and practicum. Students will find their own visual art mentor and work with their GW mentor to ensure quality and accountability. Students will be expected to show competency in their readings, as well as create a portfolio showcasing their work, their discoveries, their understanding of the field, their progress and their unique contributions. Visual Thinking, Arnheim 3 credits in Visual Arts Emphasis requires participating in a visual arts program for 70 hours. (attending, creating and/or performing)
Students may choose preexisting electives related to their emphasis, or work with a mentor to design an elective best suited to their interests and needs.
Students may choose preexisting electives related to their emphasis, or work with a mentor to design an elective best suited to their interests and needs.
In this course, students will actually take the GRE examination from an approved third-party organization. An official document of student test results must be submitted to the mentor before this course will be counted as complete.
SR4609 Fine Arts Internship: (4 Credits) This course requires each student to set up an internship or field experience in the area of their chosen emphasis. Students will be encouraged to set up an internship that will help them gain experience, meet key people, gain allies and personal connections for assistance in future projects, and learn the workings, language and processes of their chosen emphasis. Throughout the process of designing and arranging the internship, students should work with their mentor, follow internship guidelines, and receive approval from their mentor. Students will also meet regularly with a GW mentor and with other interning students throughout the internship process. To complete this course, students must:
SR4995 Senior Thesis (2 Credits) Students are required to submit a Senior Thesis or a detailed description and analysis of a Senior Project. This paper or project description should be the student's best work, show outside observers the quality of depth and breadth gained, and highlight his or her academic maturity. Students should plan to spend a minimum of 48 hours completing this course under the direction of their mentor. Basic guidelines for the Senior Thesis are detailed in the syllabus. Submit a quality paper to be kept on file as the best work of your undergraduate years. Your may also submit a project summary to fill this requirement.
SR4999 Oral Defense (2 Credits) Each student must defend his or her degree program by taking an oral examination administered in person or online by a board of mentors. Students will be asked to show familiarity and competency in each area of their undergraduate program. They will also be asked to defend their senior year emphasis and their senior thesis for quality, effectiveness and relevancy. Submit to an Oral Defense administered by a two-four mentor panel. You will prove competency in each of the required subject areas of your undergraduate degree. The Oral Defense carries with it a $75.00 fee each time it is taken (fees for this class are subject to change).
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Statesmanship Seminars |
