University of Hawaii at Hilo (College of Arts and Sciences)

The purpose of the College of Arts and Sciences is to provide quality education in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as a select group of high quality professional and pre-professional programs. Therefore, the academic emphasis in the College of Arts and Sciences is on the traditional arts and sciences subjects, particularly those with special relevance to Hawaii.


Art

The B.A. program in Art explores the creative, experimental, and developmental aspects of art. Students receive an understanding of the history of art, the role of art as an expression of our cultural heritage, and the practice of art in the studio environment. The program offers opportunities for students, the university, and the community to experience attitudes and forms of visual art in regional, national, and international contexts.

Lower-division courses involve basic premises and aesthetics of different media and the development of skills in the application and practice of studio art. Courses in the upper-division continue to advance theory, media, and studio applications with greater exploration of individual expressions.

The program presently emphasizes the studio areas of painting, drawing, and printmaking. Other specific areas of study can be arranged through consultation with the Art Department and the College of Arts and Sciences.


Goals for Student Learning in the Major

The Art Department provides an environment supporting scholarship and practice in the visual arts. Students develop a perspective of the history of art in Eastern and Western contexts, an understanding of art movements in the contemporary mainstream, comprehension of aesthetic theory, and an understanding of the practice of art forms.

The program goals for student learning are:

* The development of working relationships with materials, techniques, procedures, and training in creative exploration of individual expression and ideas.
* The development of creative thinking and critical analysis in the area of the visual arts. Critical thinking skills and the ability to express this process are significant aspects of studio practice.
* The understanding of the history of world cultures and an appreciation for developments in the contemporary mainstream. Comprehension of the role of art as an expression of cultural heritage.
* The experience and exposure to mainstream visual arts through national and international exhibitions to establish a broader base of comprehension for contemporary movements in art.
* Preparation for graduate studies in studio art. The areas of painting, printmaking, and drawing provide an educational program requiring portfolio development and the studio art preparation necessary for graduate school admission.
* The development of a foundation for professional occupations in the areas of graphic design, illustration, and teaching.
* The development of organizational and planning skills and experiences required in the profession of art.


Prospects for Art Majors

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art prepares students for graduate study in studio art and continued study in areas of applied arts and art education. The body of work accomplished during the period of study in the program is a portfolio representing the achievements of each student.

Students are also prepared in the program to function as professionals in graphic design, illustration, applied arts, and teaching. The study of studio media, methods, and applications, art history, and art theory form the basis for an understanding of the creative process and addresses imagination, aesthetic concepts, creative applications, and the ability to consider, with equal awareness, minute details and larger perspectives.


Performing Arts

The Performing Arts Department offers a degree program comprised of four specialty concentrations in music, drama performance, technical theatre, and dance. The Music concentration offers courses in the areas of musicology (history and literature), music theory and composition, applied music instruction (vocal and instrumental), music synthesis and computer/MIDI applications, and a full range of performing ensembles open to all qualified students, regardless of major. The Drama Performance and Technical Theatre concentrations offer courses in acting, directing, costuming, stage makeup, and stage craft. The Dance concentration offers courses in ballet, modern, and jazz dance, choreography, and dance history. All Performing Arts majors will complete a culminating senior project.

The UH Hilo Performing Arts Major has a three-fold mission:

1. To serve the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo with general education and service courses
2. To provide an academic major in the Performing Arts, with four individual specialty concentrations in dance, drama performance, technical theatre, and music
3. To contribute to the cultural life of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo and Hawai‘i Island through artistic performances and offerings in music, drama, and dance, through public lectures, and through related professional activities.

Curricula

The Performing Arts Department offers four programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts. The four specialty concentrations available are:

* Dance
* Drama Performance
* Technical Theatre
* Music

The Department also offers a sequence of courses leading to a Certificate in Performing Arts.

The Performing Arts Department offers several courses that fulfill current UH Hilo General Education requirements, providing students in all majors with an exposure to Western musical practices and literature, foundational studies in performance and technical theatre, and an introduction to the art of various modes of dance. Students enrich their understanding of the contributions and significance of these performing arts in their particular field of study.

The Performing Arts Major

In order to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Performing Arts, students must not only fulfill the requirements for one of the specialty concentrations in the major but also meet all of the University's other baccalaureate degree requirements. Students wishing to make timely progress toward graduation are urged to pay careful attention to all degree requirements. In addition, when planning a schedule of courses, it is imperative to be aware of course prerequisites and the frequency with which courses are offered, information that is available for each course in the listing at the back of this Catalog. To ensure progress toward degree completion, students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor each semester before registering.

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