University of Kentucky Undergraduate Bulletin
2003-2004
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"I planned to spend my years at the University of Kentucky studying percussion. By the end of my first day of classes, I had changed my major to Arts Administration. I was able to continue with music by taking lessons, attending music history and theory classes, and performing in ensembles and was thrilled to have the added opportunity for experience in other fine arts disciplines.
While it is required of an Arts Administration major to study, appreciate and support each of the fine arts, I've learned it is possible for all students in the Fine Arts Building to gain knowledge and mutual respect from time spent with a neighboring tenant. A dance class requests a djembe player. A theatre production seeks the skills of a visual artist. That same theatre production may require live music accompaniment. The Fine Arts Building brims with talent and creativity of every nature at all hours of the day and night, and the distinction between art forms is blurred by the shared passion for an artist's way of life. In an academic community that regards catching a few hours of sleep on the floor of a design studio or practice room as commonplace, an inevitable fabric of good friends and familiar faces establishes a home amongst many buildings on a large campus.
I entered the College of Fine Arts as a musician. I'm leaving as an artist."
-- Amanda Lynn Kool
Bachelor of Arts
Arts Administration
Class of 2003
Robert Shay, M.F.A., is Dean of the College of Fine Arts.
The College of Fine Arts was established in September 1976 and includes the
Department of Art, the Department of Theatre, the School of Music, and the Otis
A. Singletary Center for the Arts.
Accreditation
School of Music
The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Undergraduate Programs in Fine Arts
The University of Kentucky grants the following degrees in the College of Fine Arts:
- Bachelor of Arts
· Bachelor of Fine Arts
· Bachelor of Music
· Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts may select from these majors:
· Music
· Theatre
Students selecting the Bachelor of Fine Arts may select from these majors:
· Theatre
Students pursuing a music degree select from:
· Bachelor of Music in Music Education
The college also offers several graduate programs, which are
described in The Graduate School
Bulletin.
Departmental Minors
Students from any college may choose to have an interdisciplinary minor in the arts, or to minor in art history, art studio, music (music theory and history or performance), or theatre.
Financial Aid
Department of Art
The University of Kentucky Department of Art and the Office of Minority Affairs will award the Isaac Hathoway Scholarship in the Visual Arts to an incoming African-American freshman student majoring in art studio, art education, art history, or arts administration. For more information on this four-year scholarship and other smaller departmental scholarships, contact the Art Department, 207 Fine Arts Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0022. Or call (859) 257-8151.
School of Music
The School of Music has a number of performance based grants-in-aid and scholarships. Talented singers and instrumentalists should contact the School of Music, Office of Outreach and Recruiting for further information. Call (859) 257-1808 or write c/o 105 Fine Arts Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0022.
Department of Theatre
A number of scholarships for freshmen as well as upperclass students are available from the Department of Theatre. For further information, call (859) 257-3297. Or write c/o 114 Fine Arts Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0022.
Arts Administration Program
Scholarships are available to students currently enrolled in the Arts Administration program. Contact the Director of the Arts Administration Program for application information, or call (859) 257-1709.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
Students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Arts degree within the College of Fine Arts must fulfill the following requirements:
University Requirements
All students must fulfill University Studies requirements. Students should work closely with advisors in selecting courses in each area.
College Requirements
- Students must complete at least 120 hours of course work or its equivalent with a grade-point average of at least 2.0. Of these hours, 39 must be at or above the 300 level.
2. In addition to the Basic Skills requirement for foreign language in University Studies, students in music and students in art history (major or minor) must 1) satisfy a four-semester sequence in one language by passing the fourth semester or by demonstrating equivalent competence, or 2) pass the third semester course in one language and the second semester course in a second language or demonstrate equivalent competence.
3. Students must complete a major program.
Requirements for a Major
The major--selected from art education, art history, art studio, music, theatre, or arts administration--must include at least 45 credit hours. Among these 45 hours students must include the following:
- At least six hours of premajor work.
2. At least 18 hours at or above the 200 level in a departmental or school program.
3. At least 15 hours in work related to but outside the major department, six hours of which must be within the College of Fine Arts. Courses which are used to fulfill University Studies requirements may also be used to fulfill this related work, when appropriate.
In addition, students must complete the departmental or school requirements
that have been established. Specific major requirements are outlined in detail
under the appropriate department and school sections which follow.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
The University and College requirements for the B.F.A. are the same as the B.A. requirements outlined above.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Music Performance and in Music Education
These requirements are outlined with other program requirements under the School of Music.
Advising
Department of Art
Academic advising is provided by selected faculty in the area of the student's major (art education, art history, or art studio). Upon declaring a major, the student should contact the Department of Art and request an advisor.
School of Music
The School of Music has a personalized, faculty-based advising system. Each music major is assigned a faculty advisor who is particularly familiar with the student's undergraduate music degree. That faculty member serves as advisor/counselor through the student's final semester and graduation.
Department of Theatre
Students interested in applying to the B.F.A. in Acting program must successfully complete an acting audition. Contact the director of the B.F.A. Acting program for audition information. Students must successfully complete an annual audition and meet all B.F.A. requirements to retain B.F.A. status.
Students interested in applying to the B.F.A. in Design and Technology program must arrange for an interview. Contact the director of the B.F.A. Design and Technology program for further information. Students must successfully complete their annual portfolio review and meet all B.F.A. requirements to retain B.F.A. status.
All B.F.A. students are encouraged to participate in the Kentucky Theatre Association, the Southeast Theatre Conference, and the appropriate acting or design competitions sponsored by the American College Theatre Festival.
All theatre students in the B.A. degree program must meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies for advising and scheduling information.
Arts Administration Program
All students are assigned an academic advisor when they enter the program. Advisors not only help students choose courses to complete their degree requirements, but also assist students in finding internships.
- Go to Art Education Program
· Go to Art History Program
· Go to Art History Minor Program
· Go to Art Studio Program
· Go to Art Studio - B.F.A. Program
· Go to Art Studio Minor Program
· Go to Arts Administration Program
· Go to Interdisciplinary Minor in the Arts Program
· Go to Music Program
· Go to Music Education Program
· Go to Music Performance Program
· Go to Music Minor Program (music theory and history or performance)
· Go to Theatre Program
· Go to Theatre - B.F.A. Program
· Go to Theatre Minor Program
