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Creative Arts (4 semester credits)
The distinctive element of the creative arts lies in the creative process itself, the mobilization of often nonverbal, intuitive, and emotional resources in providing new understandings about and insights into human existence. The practice and study of the creative arts can increase students' appreciation of the artistry of others, and stimulate and enhance learning of all kinds. Students at Lewis & Clark College should therefore acquire, as part of their general education, an appreciation for and understanding of this unique way of knowing and experiencing the world.
Students may fulfill the creative arts requirement either by engaging in the creative process itself through courses in studio art such as ceramics, design, pottery, or drawing; or in artistic performance (music, dance, theatre, creative writing); or by the historical and theoretical study of artistic production, including, where possible, a studio component. In recognition of the importance of arts in our culture, students are encouraged to explore a broad range of courses in the arts.
Students majoring in the creative arts must satisfy this requirement outside their majors. Courses that may be applied toward the creative arts requirement are listed below.
Art: All courses
English 200, 201, 208, 300, and 301
Gender Studies 300
Music: All courses
Philosophy 203
Theatre 106, 107*, 108*, 113, 207*, 208*, 209, 213, 214, 216, 218, 220, 234, 250, 251, 252*, 275, 281, 282, 283, 308, 313, 350, 351, 381, and 382
* The requirement may be met by taking one beginning and one advanced technique course in the same area such as ballet or contemporary dance forms, or by taking one technique course and Theatre 355. Four semester credits are required to fulfill the creative arts requirement.