Morningside College

Art

The Department of Art provides students with a variety of strong programs utilizing both new technologies and traditional methods. Students develop their talents through relating liberal arts studies to their exploration of visual creativity. Faculty members and guest lecturers provide professional examples by being active in their respective disciplines. The Helen Levitt Gallery and the Morningside collection of fine art also provide professional examples of artwork. Classes are kept small allowing students access to all equipment and technology in the studio, darkrooms, workshops, and computer lab. Faculty provide individualized support, guidance, and criticism for students in the department. Students gain knowledge and skills for careers in the fields of fine art, graphic design, art education, and photography.


A Studio Art major (B.A.) focuses on creating art. Art, including its theory and history, is related to the liberal arts and to the importance of art and culture in our society. Graduates may use their skills and ideas to become active artists, to attend graduate school, to work in museums, or pursue other professional art careers.


A Graphic Design major (B.A.) studies the world of graphic communication through the design and production of many types of print images, typography, digital images, and computer graphics. Skills are developed with computers, cameras, and traditional studio work. Graduates may use their skills to find careers in commercial art, advertising, printing, and general industries or to attend graduate school.


A Photography major (B.A.) develops creative concepts and abilities within the broad field of photography. Students learn problem solving, technical skills, design, electronic imaging, and video. Students use darkrooms, studio, and automatic processing equipment to complete work in both black and white and color photography. Graduates are prepared for graduate school or they may be employed as commercial, industrial, portrait, photojournalists, or fine art photographers. Students gain skills needed for employment in advertising firms, as corporate staff photographers, as commercial photographers, or in operating an independent studio.


An Art Teaching major (B.A.) prepares students to teach at the elementary and secondary level. Students complete this major and education courses for required certification allowing them to teach art in kindergarten through twelfth grade.


Music

The purposes of the Morningside College Music Department are to provide a solid foundation in music that will prepare students for graduate study or for professional careers in music and to provide courses and experiences that broaden every liberal arts student's awareness of music. The objectives for the Music Department are consistent with those of the entire institution, and they are stated to the public through various means, including the college catalog, brochures, newsletters, and news releases. The curriculum is designed to provide a conceptual understanding of the musical properties of rhythm, melody, harmony, tone color, texture, and form, and their interrelationships as they form a basis for listening, composing, performing and teaching.

There are three major degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.) which provides a flexible program for students who seek careers related to music; the Bachelor of Music Performance (B.M.) for students aspiring to become performing artists or teachers of performance; and the Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.), which enables students to meet requirements that lead to a special certificate for teaching music in public and private schools. Each degree program provides preparation for advanced study at the graduate level.

Non-majors are encouraged to enhance their musical development through participation in musical ensembles and applied study. It is possible, with the instructor's permission, for non-majors to enroll in music courses designed for majors after an interview and/or demonstration of prerequisite knowledge.

The Department of Music is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).


Theatre and Dance

The Department of Theatre offers a major and minor in theatre. The art of theatre depends upon knowledge of the entire process of theatrical production. To that end, the theatre curriculum includes courses emphasizing the interdependence of all aspects of production: acting, directing, and technical theatre. The program will advance students toward mastery of the creative areas of theatrical production; provide students opportunities to acquire and apply the art of theatre; prepare students for careers in education, acting, directing, technical theatre, and graduate study in theatre arts. Students also benefit from field placements with regional professional companies as well as experience in on-campus productions. Competitive auditions are open to all members of the college community, regardless of major.


Productions are presented in Klinger-Neal Theatre which features variable performance space allowing for proscenium, thrust, and arena staging. A computerized lighting system enhances the students’ wide range of performance, design, and technical opportunities.

Major: Theatre (B.A.)

A Minor in Dance is also offered.

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