For a course to be designated as “Public Performance“, satisfying the University Engaged Learning requirement, it must meet all the following criteria. Criteria for public performance courses are based on research and best practices in experiential learning:
- The experience (e.g. musical performance, dramatic performance, art exhibit) is the culmination of a student’s work presented publicly in a program or performance, as it is the extension of the classroom and applying knowledge gained in the classroom.
- The academic experience in which students engage in the performance work clearly states the hours requirement.
- The learning objectives related to the performance experience are clearly articulated related to their field of study, educational goals and/or career and vocational aspirations.
- There is supervision and feedback by a professional with expertise related to their field of study, educational goals and/or career and vocational aspirations.
- The syllabus assignments include reflection assignments and a final synthesis project integrated into the course.
All courses approved to satisfy the Engaged Learning University Requirement are designated with an "E" appended to their section number, e.g. ANTH 301 01E. Comprehensive listings of all approved Engaged Learning classes offered each semester can be found in LOCUS.
College of Arts and Sciences
DANC 212 Ballet Dance II: Theory and Technique (2 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Course equivalencies: THTR212/DANC212
Outcomes
This class further develops strength, posture, flexibility and coordination; Progressions include more work en relev at the barre, development of leg extensions, single leg jumping and more complex movement combinations; Students will develop awareness of a dancer's role in a ballet productionDANC 213 Ballet III: Advanced Continuing Ballet (2 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students will increase their awareness of overall dance alignment and articulation; They will develop strength, coordination and vocabulary preparing them for Intermediate Ballet; Students will enhance their ability to travel across the floor as well as conduct pirouettes; Adagio work in the center and grand allegro is introducedDANC 222 Modern Dance II: Theory and Technique (2 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Course equivalencies: THTR222/DANC222
Outcomes
Students will further develop their modern dance technique and be able to execute more physically challenging falls and longer and more complex movement combinationsDANC 232 Jazz Dance II: Theories and Techniques (2 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Course equivalencies: THTR232/DANC232
Outcomes
Students will improve their dance technique, performance skills and appreciation of Chicago's rich tradition of Jazz dance performanceDANC 314 Pointe II: Continuing Pointework (1 Credit Hour) Outcomes
Students gain a deeper understanding of pointe technique, as well as demonstrate specific advanced skills required of the dance form; Students apply and synthesize material in a public performanceDANC 323 Rehearsal and Performance (1 Credit Hour) Pre-requisites: Permission of the department
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students will gain performance experience, assess personal artistic growth, and reflect on application of performance theory and technique into production practiceDANC 331 Jazz Dance III: Intermediate Jazz Dance Theories and Techniques (2 Credit Hours) Pre-requisites: Permission of the Instructor
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students improve core strength, coordination, flexibility and correct posture at the intermediate level, in increasingly complex combinations applying and synthesizing all concepts and technique in public performanceDANC 370 Dance Composition (3 Credit Hours) Pre-requisites: Must be a Dance Major or Dance Minor to enroll; Placement in Level III or higher dance technique courses; Permission of the department required
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Through the development of short dance students learn the principles of dance composition and then apply them to their own creation performed for a public audienceFNAR 398 Fine Arts Capstone (3 Credit Hours) Pre-requisites: Completion of the most advanced course in the student's FNAR concentration
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students will demonstrate the ability to produce art work suitable for exhibitMUSC 104 Gospel Choir (1 Credit Hour) Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Course equivalencies: X-MUSC104/BWS 104
Outcomes
Students gain proper vocal/choral technique and knowledge of the musical literature offered each semester through rehearsal and performance; They reflect on their personal and collective artistic growth through the processMUSC 106 Guitar Ensemble (1 Credit Hour) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students gain proper guitar technique and knowledge of the musical literature offered each semester through rehearsal and performance; Students reflect on their personal and collective artistic growth throughout the processMUSC 107 Chorus (1 Credit Hour) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students improve their vocal/choral technique and knowledge of the musical literature through rehearsal and performance; They reflect on their personal and collective artistic growth throughout the performance processMUSC 108 Liturgical Choir: Cantorum (1 Credit Hour) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students gain proper vocal/choral technique and knowledge of the musical literature offered each semester through rehearsal and performance; Students reflect on their personal and collective artistic throughout the performance processMUSC 109 Jazz Ensemble (1 Credit Hour) Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Course equivalencies: X-MUSC109/BWS 109
Outcomes
Students improve instrumental technique and gain knowledge of the musical literature offered through rehearsal and performance; Students reflect on their personal and collective artistic growth throughout the performance processMUSC 207 Chamber Choir (1 Credit Hour) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students gain knowledge of the musical literature offered through rehearsal and performance, while integrating proper vocal/choral technique; Students reflect on their personal and collective artistic growth throughout the performance processMUSC 246 Composition I (3 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Through the study of relevant music scores, students learn the principles of composition and instrumentation to then apply them to their own compositionsMUSC 320 Rehearsal and Performance (1 Credit Hour)
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
MUSC 374 Musical Theatre Repertoire (4 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of musical theatre performance by comparing the work of significant composers, directors and choreographers and demonstrate understanding of the intrinsic requirements for effective synthesis of vocal, dramatic and dance performanceMUSC 388 Lecture/Recital: MUSC Capstone (3 Credit Hours) Pre-requisites: Music Major only
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Synthesize previous course work into a public presentation in the students' area of interestPLSC 202 Mock Trial (3 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Mock trials are an activity that promotes critical thinking and reasoning; They call upon students to employ their problem-solving and public-speaking skills, and students gain knowledge of legal practices and proceduresPLSC 203 Moot Court (3 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Moot court competitions are an activity that promotes critical thinking and reasoning; They will enhance their ability-to-think- on-their-feet skills, their legal research skills, and their public-speaking skills; Students gain knowledge of legal argumentation and constitutional lawTHTR 204 Playwriting (3 Credit Hours) Interdisciplinary Option: Film & Digital Media Studies, International Film & Media Studies
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the theories and techniques of playwriting and dramatic structure through application of these skills in several playwriting exercises and the development of a one act playTHTR 305 Theatre Workshop: Special Topics (3 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students will develop skills in applying performance theory to practice; develop performance skills in a particular style or genre; expand a repertoire of rehearsal techniques; and develop skills to create original theatre piecesTHTR 323 Rehearsal & Performance (1-12 Credit Hours) Pre-requisites: permission of the instructor
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students will gain performance experience, assess personal artistic growth, and reflect on application of performance theory and technique covered in coursework to production practiceTHTR 324 Applied Design and Management (1-3 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
Students will deepen their understanding of a design process via first hand experience in our theatre
School of Communication
COMM 335 AI in Advertising (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: COMM 211 Outcomes: Students will learn the fundamental of logics of AI technologies, and its implicaitons in various aspects of advertising This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
COMM 339 Video Documentary (3 Credit Hours) Interdisciplinary Option: Film & Digital Media Studies, International Film & Media Studies
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Course equivalencies: X-COMM339/439/ICVM339/IFMS339
Outcomes
Students will gains hands-on video production experience in a non-narrative genreCOMM 373 Digital Storytelling Abroad (3 Credit Hours) This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Outcomes
The course will require students to enterprise and execute a range of multimedia skills that help participants tell stories; The course will have an emphasis on community engagement and social justice; The course will give students an opportunity to apply technical knowledge and skills to a uniquely-designed study abroad experience