Arts and Society

Arts and Society (3 credits)

One course in the Arts and Society is required. Art is indispensable to the structure and fabric of all societies, and each course examines this fundamental connection from the perspective of a specific art form.

Select one of the following:

  • LBST 1101 – The Arts and Society: Dance (3) – An introduction to dance in the context of the arts and society. Exploration of the similarities among selected dance traditions from around the world in terms of functionality; how 20th and 21st century American concert dance, social dance, and popular entertainment dance reflect those traditions; sociopolitical issues evidenced in choreography through lectures, discussion, film video, and live dance performance.
  • LBST 1102 – The Arts and Society: Film (3) – An introduction to the art of film in the context of the arts and society. Analysis of the elements of narrative and documentary film, including works made for television. Examines the role of Hollywood, international, and independent cinema (including television) in reflecting, shaping, and critiquing society.
  • LBST 1103 – The Arts and Society: Music (3) – An introduction to music in the context of the arts and society. Students experience a wide range of musical styles, approaches to musical performance, and perspectives on the diverse role of music within society in cultures from around the world. Students form communication skills by learning and applying basic musical terminology, developing critical and thoughtful listening skills, and examining how individual perspectives impact music in its creation and its acceptance.
  • LBST 1104 – The Arts and Society: Theater (3) – An introduction to theater in the context of the arts and society. Analysis of the elements that make up theatrical events. The place of theater in reflecting, shaping, and critiquing society.
  • LBST 1105 – The Arts and Society: Visual Arts (3) – An introduction to the visual arts in the context of the arts and society. The analysis of visual culture in a variety of media and genres in different historical periods and geographic locations. The function, meaning, and politics of individual works of art and art movements. Also addresses the role of art as a site for the articulation of value systems, including gender, class, and race.

You can find additional information about all General Education requirements in the catalog,