Arts and Humanities Subcommittee
	REPORT
	February, 2010

I.	SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS				Cinematic Arts
A.	New Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
Certificate	Business of Entertainment (16)
Students complete 16 units from list of 10 (4-unit and 2 or 4 max 8 unit) CNTV and CTPR courses.
>	Approved
Subcommittee chair and second reviewer wonder why USC's program requires fewer units than the programs at other universities to which it is being compared; but the requirements seem to be in line with those for other certificates from the Marshall School.

			Writing for Screen and Television
B.  Revise Program	Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
B.F.A.	Writing for Screen and Television (128)
Reduce units required for major courses from 70 to 66.
>	Approved
Includes 4 new courses (CTWR 120, CTWR 314, CTWR 250, CTWR 411) and 2 revised courses (CTWR 321, CTWR 453). Subcommittee chair and second reviewer note that some of the attendance policies are heavy, but must reflect the practical concerns of the department.

Includes four new courses	
	1.	CTWR-120	
Eff. Term: FALL 2010	

Genesis of the Screenplay (2)
The evolution of the screenplay from its roots in myths, plays, and short stories. Writing original treatments for film and television inspired by literary masters. Open only to Writing for Screen and Television majors.	

	

		
	2.	CTWR-250	
Eff. Term: SUMMER 2010	

Breaking the Story (2)
Examination of the fundamental elements of a good story, and how to use those elements to develop new screenplay ideas. Recommended preparation: CTWR 106b.	

	
		
	3.	CTWR-314	
Eff. Term: FALL 2010	

Writing To Be Performed (2)
Understanding the elements of screen performance to enhance the writing of complex characters and human relationships. Prerequisite(s): CTWR-106b Open only to Writing for Screen and Television majors. 	

	
	4.	CTWR-411	
Eff. Term: FALL 2010	

Television Script Analysis (2)
In-depth analysis of the craft of writing prime-time episodic television. Examination of situation comedies and dramas through weekly screenings and lectures.	

	
	Revise two courses	
		
	5.	CTWR-321	
Eff. Term: FALL 2010	

Introduction to Television Writing (2)
The fundamentals of writing for episodic television. Writing scenes from popular television shows and examination of television story structure.
NEW: Prerequisite: CTWR 106b or CTWR-412
CURRENT: Not open to Writing for Screen and Television majors; Prerequisite: CTWR 412.	

	

	6.	CTWR-453	
Eff. Term: FALL 2010	

Advanced Feature Rewriting (4)
An advanced workshop in which a feature length screenplay will be rewritten using a specific methodology that focuses on a macro to micro approach to revision.
NEW: Prerequisite: CTWR 305 or CTWR 415b
CURRENT: Prerequisite: CTWR 306 or CTWR-415b	

	

										Multimedia Scholarship
C.	Revise ‘Program’							Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
Honors in Multimedia Scholarship (16)
Revising lower-division required course requirements and removing three courses--two upper-
division--(IML 140, 440, 444) from  IML course choices. Dropping MDA-140 and replacing it with 2-unit elective course option.  Includes four revised courses: IML 101, 104, 340 and 346.
>	Approved

Revise four courses:	

	1.	IML-101                                                       Eff. Term: Fall 2010	

NEW: The Languages of New Media (4)
An introduction to the history, theory, and languages of new media.(No change to description.)
CURRENT: Honors in Multimedia Scholarship: The Languages of New Media I (4)
An introduction to the history, theory, and languages of new media. 	

	
		
	2.	IML-104	
Eff. Term: FALL 2010	

NEW: The Languages of New Media II (2)
An introduction to the expressive range of screen languages in their cultural, historical, and technological contexts.
CURRENT: Honors in Multimedia Scholarship: The Languages of New Media II (4)
An introduction to the expressive range of screen languages in their cultural, historical, and technological contexts. Open to students in the Honors Program in Multimedia Scholarship only.	

	

	3.	IML-340	

NEW: The Praxis of New Media (2)
An intermediate level blend of theory and practice that approaches scholarly multimedia work in the context of its cultural and technological environment. Recommended preparation IML 101, IML 104, or IML 140.
CURRENT: Honors in Multimedia Scholarship: The Praxis of New Media (2)
An intermediate level blend of theory and practice that approaches scholarly multimedia work in the context of its cultural and technological environment. Open to all students. Recommended preparation IML 101, IML 104, or MDA 140.

	

	
	4.	IML-346	

NEW: Methods in Scholarly Multimedia (2, max 4)
Emphasizing rigorous research and multimedia authorship strategies within a disciplinary context, this course prepares students to undertake large-scale multimedia projects. 	

CURRENT: Honors in Multimedia Scholarship: Methods in Scholarly Multimedia (2, max 4)
Emphasizing rigorous student multimedia research and strategies for authorship within a 	

disciplinary context, this course prepares students to undertake their thesis projects. Open to students in the Honors in Multimedia Scholarship program only. Prerequisite: IML 101 or IML 104. 	

D.	Revise Program							Eff. Term: Fall 2010
Minor	Digital Studies (20)
Revising lower-division required course requirements and removing three courses--two upper-
division--(IML 140, 440, 444) from  IML course choices. Includes four revised courses: IML 101,  104, 340 and 346.  Removing ITP-413 from list of requirements and replacing it with ITP-301x.
>	Approved

II.	SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS						Fine Arts
A.	Revise Program							Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
Minor	Digital Media-based Imaging (28)
Deleting FA-215 and replacing it with FA-220.
>	Approved

Create one new course					Eff. Term: Fall 2010
1.	FA-220		
Introduction to Video and Time-based Experimentation (4)
An introductory course exploring contemporary processes and practices of video experimentation including the camera, desktop production, and editing. Experimentation with multiple modes of execution, presentation, and distribution.	
 	
Revise one course						Eff. Term: Fall 2010
2.	FA-320	Eff. Term: FALL 2010	
Video Studio (4)
An intensive video studio in the understanding and method of time-based, narrative and non-narrative art.
NEW:  Prerequisite: FA 220
CURRENT: Prerequisite: FA 215	

Drop one course						Eff. Term: Fall 2010
3.	FA-215 Introduction to Digital Video and Interactivity (4)
A course in digital imaging, which through studio practice and critical inquiry, explores the implications and potential of digitally-based image making.

III.	COLLEGE OF LETTERS ARTS & SCIENCES	

		Anthropology
A.	Revise Program						Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
Minor	Folklore and Popular Culture (20)
Adding four existing courses, COMM-440, MDA-330, MUSC-444, and THTR-393m, to list of 
upper-division elective classes.
>	Approved

		Art History
B.  Revise Program						Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
B.A.	Art History (128)
Reduce major units from 48 to 40 units; change  lower division AHIS requirement from 12 to 8  units; remove 'distribution' requirement (200- and 300-level courses) and replace it with 7 courses from five areas of study (no more than one may be at 200-level and two must be at 400 level); add AHIS 494 as requirement. Remove AHIS 400 from major requirements option.
>	Approved

Create a course:	
	1.	AHIS-429	
Eff. Term: FALL 2010	

Studies in Art, Science, and Technology (4)
Examination of the connections between art, science, and technology, focusing on a specific time period and/or set of questions.	

                                                                          Liberal Studies	
	C  Create a course                                                     Eff. Term: FALL 2010               	
	LBST-531	

The Hero/Heroine in History (3)
Analysis of human agency in history and whether individual men and women are capable of altering the course of history by their actions. 	

	
                                                  Professional Writing Program	
	D  Create four new courses                                             Eff. Term: FALL 2010	
	1.	MPW-567	

Screenplay Workshop (3, max 6)
Reading and viewing films with an eye toward the development and completion of the first 45 – 60 pages of an original screenplay. 	

	
		
	2.	MPW-568	

Screenwriting across Genres (3, max 6)
An investigation of varieties of storytelling through creative responses to both screenplay and non-screenplay forms. 	

	
		
	3.	MPW-575	

In the Room: The Craft of Television Writing (3, max 6)
Introduction to television writing, from pitching to polishing, with all the responsibilities of a staff writer. 	

	
		
	4.	MPW-589	

Internship: Writers in the Field (1-3, max 3)
Practical experience in the writing world. Enables students to acquire skills and knowledge that cannot be gained in the classroom. Graded CR/NC. 	

	

IV.	SCHOOL OF MUSIC	

			Music Education
A.	Revise Program							Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
DMA	Music Education (65)
Remove the following MUED courses from list of required courses: MUED 502, 503, 550, 601, 
602, 603, 604, 792, 793;  Reduce MUED 790 units from 2 to 1; Add revised MUED 500, new 605, 606, 607 to list of required courses; add new MUED 501 and 504, and revised MUED 502, 503, 792 and 793 to electives lists. Reduce number of electives from 21 to 17.  Permit substitution of MUED 500 in place of MUHL 570 in Basic DMA Curriculum. Remove identification of MUED 502, 503 and 550 as courses that may be taken as part of the master's degree, since they will no longer be part of the curriculum for this program.
>	Approved
with a note that it appears that the MUED program is severely in need of a bigger faculty to teach the new (and existing) courses.  Includes 6 new courses (MUED 501, 504, 605, 606, 607, 791) and 5 revised courses (MUED 500, 502, 503, 792, 793)

Create six new courses                                     Eff. Term: FALL 2010	
	1.	MUED-501	

Historical Foundations of Music Education (3)
A contextual exploration of the historical development of American music education.	

	
		
	2.	MUED-504	

Psychological Foundations of Music (3)
Exploration of theories, research and practice in psychological foundations of music teaching and learning.	

	
		
	3.	MUED-605	

College Teaching in Music Education (3)
Exploration of music education faculty duties at the collegiate level, including teacher training, working with local school systems, leading professional organizations, and conducting research.	

	
		
	4.	MUED-606	

Internship in Collegiate Music Education (3)
Students intern with USC professors in training music teachers in traditional and alternative music education practices.	

	
		
	5.	MUED-607	

Alternative Models in Music Education (3)
Examination of diverse, evolving settings for music teaching and learning in contemporary society. Emphasis on programming and administrative structures of community-based music providers.	

6.MUED-791
Pedagogical Writing and Media in Music Education (3)
Development of skills in pedagogical writing for professional journals, text books, and multimedia publications, and knowledge of publishing procedures for compositions and arrangements. 

Revise five courses                                                       Eff. Term: FALL 2010	
	a.	MUED-500	

NEW: Research Foundations in Music Education (3)
Introductory exploration of types of research linked to research literature in music education; interpreting and organizing research proposals and reports.
CURRENT: Introduction to Research in Music Education (2)
Survey of research literature; interpreting research and research reports; organizing and writing research reports.	

	

	b.	MUED-502	

NEW: Sociological Foundations of Music (3)
Study of interdependent relationship between society, music and music education
CURRENT: Social and Historical Foundations of Music Education (2)
The history of music education; study of educational ideas which have affected music education policy and practice from antiquity to the present day.	

	
		
	c.	MUED-503	

NEW: Philosophical Foundations of Music Education (3)
Exploration of philosophical thinking in the field of music with emphasis on philosophical foundations for teaching and learning.
CURRENT: Philosophical and Psychological Foundations of Music Education (2)
Implications of psychology of music and aesthetic theory for music teaching and learning.

 	

		
	d.	MUED-792	

NEW: Quantitative Research in Music Education (3)
Survey of theories, concepts and procedures for designing and evaluating quantitative research studies. Prerequisite: MUED 500.
CURRENT: Critique of Research in Music Education (2)
Problems of research in Music Education. Consideration of needed areas and appropriate methodology based on a critical analysis of recent research and related writings. Prerequisite: MUED 500.	

		
	e.	MUED-793	

NEW: Qualitative Research in Music Education (3)
Survey of theories, concepts and procedures for designing and evaluating qualitative research studies. Prerequisite: MUED 500.
CURRENT: Advanced Research Methods in Music Education (2)
Continuation of MUED 792. Research design, sampling, data collection and analysis. Final report. Prerequisite: MUED 792. 	

	
		
B.  Revise Program							Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
M.M.	Music Education (30)
Add two new courses, MUED 501 and MUED 504, Revise unit value for MUED 500, 502 and  503 from 2 to 3 units. Remove Ensemble requirement, add option of courses in conducting, 
composition or arranging, or ensemble.
>	Approved

		         Jazz Studies
C.  Revise Program							Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
B.M.	Jazz Studies (132)
Remove MUJZ-105ab (2-2) and MUJZ-142ab (2-2) with MUCO-133ab (3-3) and MUCO-132ab (2-2).  Reduce electives from 24 to 22 units.
>	Approved
			Jazz Studies
E.	 Revise	Program						Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
Minor	Jazz Studies (21)
Replace MUJZ-105a (2) with MUCO 130a (3). Increase total units for the minor from 20 to 21.
>	Approved

			Performance (Guitar)
F.  Revise Program							Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
B.M.	Studio Guitar  (132)
For the Jazz emphasis of this degree program, remove MUJZ-105ab (2-2) and MUJZ-142ab (2-2) with MUCO-133ab (3-3) and MUCO-132ab (2-2).  Reduce electives from 12 to 10 units.
>	Approved

V.	 SCHOOL OF THEATRE	
A.	Revise Program							Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
MFA	Theatre (Dramatic Writing) (72)
Increasing number of units for program from 64 to 72, and revising requirements.  Includes 
proposals for six new courses: THTR 504, 510, 512, 554, 572, 574.
>	Approved

Create six new courses:
1.	THTR-504		
The Art of Collaboration and Ensemble (2)
An investigation of the role that collaboration plays in making ensemble work. MFA Actors will collaborate with MFA Dramatic Writers in creating an ensemble company.

2.	THTR-510 
Writing the Short Drama (2)
The art and craft of dramatic writing. In particular exploring its dimensions with regard to character and story development in the ten minute play. 

3.	THTR-512
Studies in Dramatic Analysis (2)
A skill-based workshop that uses a historical survey of theatre texts to develop critical reading skills along two different tracks: Acting and Dramatic Writing 	
	
	4.	THTR-554	

Visual and Spatial Relationship (2)
The illustration and understanding of how space can be used to add emotional undertone, contextual information and strong staging ideas to a production.	

	

		
	5.	THTR-572	

Global Dramatic Writing (4)
"Tour" of non-European and non-European American cultures with regard to their dramatic subject matter and traditions.	

	
		
	6.	THTR-574	
FAL 2010	

Dramatic Writing Across Media for the Playwright (4)
Intensive overview of career paths for playwrights in a wide array of media as they exist now, and as new opportunities arise.	

	

B.  Revise Program							Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
B.F.A.	Theatre (Acting) (128)
Dropping THTR-480 (2, max 4) and creating new THTR 480ab (2,2) as 2 separate courses, 
THTR-480a is to take the place of the former THTR-480; 480b is not to be added to the list of electives.
>	Approved
	
Create a new course:
	1.	THTR-480ab	

Performance for Camera (2-2)
(a) Structured to address the dynamics of acting in relation to film/television. Refining the students' understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film. Duplicates credit in former THTR 480. (b) Continued exploration of acting for film/television. Furthering the student's understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film.

	
Drop a course:
2.	THTR-480	Eff. Term: FALL 2010	
Performance for Camera (2)
Structured to address the dynamics of acting in relation to film/television. Refining the students' understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film. Audition required.	

C.  Revise Program							Eff. Term:	Fall 2010
M.F.A.	Theatre (Acting) (72)
Add four new courses (THTR 480b (2), 504 (2), 512 (2), 554 (2)) and one existing course (8 units of THTR 597 (1-4, max 12)) to program; drop THTR 480 (2, max 4) and replace it with new THTR 480a (2) ;  remove two courses (THTR 515f (2) and 555 (2) from requirements); revise two courses  (THTR 520c and 520e) to lower units from 4 to 2; revise THTR 541 (2) and THTR 571 (2) to remove corequisites.
>	Approved

Revise four courses							Eff. Term: Fall 2010

1.	THTR-520c						
Advanced Acting (2)
Advanced training in acting skills; emphasis upon individual needs.
Current unit value:  (4)

2.	THTR-520e		
Advanced Acting (2)
Advanced training in acting skills; emphasis upon individual needs.
Current unit value:  (4)

3.	THTR-541
Diction and Dialects (2)
Fundamentals of speech, diction, dialects and accents, including work in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Remove corequisites:  THTR-515c and THTR-520c and THTR-540c and THTR-597

4.	THTR-571
Professional Seminar (2)
Introduction to the world of the professional actor.
Remove corequisites:  THTR-515f and THTR-520c and THTR-540f and THTR-597