{"id":5137,"date":"2022-06-10T16:14:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T20:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=5137"},"modified":"2023-03-22T15:50:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T19:50:08","slug":"bucommunity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/academics\/bucommunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Courses for the BU Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

Courses Open to BU Students<\/h2>\n

Each semester, CFA offers OVER FIFTY one, two, three, and four credit courses open to the BU Community!<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a Boston University student you can take courses in subjects like guitar, drawing, and acting, or minor in music, theatre, visual arts, or dance.<\/p>\n

Individuals who are 58 and older may also enroll in courses not for credit through the Boston University Evergreen Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Music Courses open to Non-CFA Majors<\/h5>
\n

Music Appreciation<\/a>
\nCFA MH 105 | Credits: 2<\/p>\n

Music & Culture<\/a>
\nCFA MH 106 | Credits: 2\u00a0| Hub Areas: Aesthetic Exploration<\/p>\n

Latinos Making Music in the United States
\nCFA MH 403 | Credits: 4 | Hub Areas: Aesthetic Exploration<\/p>\n

Approaches to Sacred Music East & West<\/a>
\nCFA MH 404 | Credits: 4\u00a0| Hub Areas:\u00a0Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Individual in Community, Research and Information Literacy<\/p>\n

Nineteenth-Century Virtuosos
\nCFA MH 406 | Credits: 4 | Hub Areas:\u00a0Aesthetic Exploration, Historical Consciousness, Writing-Intensive Course<\/p>\n

Sonic and Visual Culture and Modern East Asia
\nCFA MH 407 | Credits: 4 | Hub Areas:\u00a0Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy<\/p>\n

Bob Dylan: Music and Words<\/a>
\nCFA MH 408 | Credits: 4 | Hub Areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Writing-Intensive Course<\/p>\n

History of Jazz
\nCFA MH 432 | Credits: 4 | Hub Areas:\u00a0Aesthetic Exploration, Social Inquiry II<\/p>\n

Popular Music & Culture<\/a>
\nCFA MH 433 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

Musical Cultures of the World<\/a>
\nCFA MH 436 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

Special Topics in Musicology<\/a>
\nCFA MH 561 | Credits: 1<\/p>\n

Group Piano 1<\/a>
\nCFA MP 111 | Credits: 1<\/p>\n

Group Piano 2<\/a>
\nCFA MP 112 | Credits: 1<\/p>\n

Group Piano 3<\/a>
\nCFA MP 113 | Credits: 1<\/p>\n

Class Voice 1<\/a>
\nCFA MP 130 | Credits: 1<\/p>\n

Group Guitar 1
\nCFA MP 180 | Credits: 1<\/p>\n

Group Guitar 2
\nCFA MP 181 | Credits: 1<\/p>\n

Group Guitar 3
\nCFA MP 182 | Credits: 1<\/p>\n

Trombone Choir<\/a>
\nCFA MP 563 | Credits: 1<\/p>\n

Elements of Music Theory<\/a>
\nCFA MT 105 | Credits: 4 | Hub Areas:\u00a0Aesthetic Exploration, Creativity\/Innovation<\/p>\n

Composing with Electronic Sounds and Computers<\/a>
\nCFA MT 435 | Credits:\u00a02 | Hub Areas:\u00a0Digital\/Multimedia Expression<\/p>\n

Composing with Electronic Sounds and Computers 2<\/a>
\nCFA MT 436 | Credits: 2<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

School of Music Ensembles open to BU Community<\/h5>

\nMarching Band<\/strong><\/a> – Fall Only
\nCFA MU 091 A1 – 0 credit option
\nCFA MU 191 A1 – 1 credit option
\nCFA MU 185 A1 – HUB 1 credit option<\/p>\n

Concert Band<\/strong><\/a> – Fall & Spring
\nCFA MU 092 A1 – 0 credit option
\nCFA MU 192 A1 – 1 credit option<\/p>\n

Pep Band<\/strong><\/a> – Fall & Spring
\nCFA MU 093 A1 – 0 credit option
\nCFA MU 193 A1 – 1 credit option
\nCFA MU 186 A1 – HUB 1 credit option – Fall Only
\nCFA MU 189 A1 – HUB 1 credit option – Spring Only<\/p>\n

Jazz Ensemble (Big Band)<\/strong><\/a> – Fall & Spring
\nCFA MU 094 A1
\nCFA MU 194 A1<\/p>\n

Jazz Combos<\/strong><\/a> – Fall & Spring
\nCFA MU 095 – 0 credit option
\nCFA MU 195 – 1 credit option<\/p>\n

Jazz Workshop<\/strong><\/a> – Fall & Spring
\nCFA MU 096 – 0 credit option
\nCFA MU 196 – 1 credit option<\/p>\n

All-Campus-Chamber Music<\/strong><\/a> – Fall & Spring
\nCFA MU 190 A1 – Strings – 0 credit option
\nCFA MU 190 A1 – Strings – 1 credit option
\nCFA MU 190 B1 – Winds, Brass, & Percussion – 0 credit option
\nCFA MU 190 B1 – Winds, Brass, & Percussion – 1 credit option<\/p>\n

All Campus Orchestra<\/strong><\/a> – Fall & Spring
\nCFA MU 097 A1 – 0 credit option
\nCFA MU 197 A1 – 1 credit option<\/p>\n

Symphonic Chorus<\/strong><\/a> – Fall & Spring
\nCFA MU 099 A1 – 1 credit option
\nCFA MU 199 A1 – 1 credit option<\/p>\n

Winter Drumline<\/strong><\/a> – Spring Only
\nCFA MU 087 A1 – 0 credit option
\nCFA MU 187 A1 – HUB 1 credit option<\/p>\n

Winter Guard<\/strong><\/a> – Spring Only
\nCFA MU 088 A1 – 0 credit option
\nCFA MU 188 A1 – HUB 1 credit option<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Music Lessons for non-music major students<\/h5>

\nStudents of any major can enroll in these private music lessons to either learn a new instrument or further their skills on their current instrument. Be sure to choose the correct instrument and course number. Lessons are available in either 30-minute or 60-minute weekly slots. Please email the School of Music office (visitsom@bu.edu<\/a>) with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Non-Music Major Lessons<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Instruments<\/strong><\/td>\nCourse Code<\/strong><\/td>\nSection<\/strong><\/td>\nCredit Hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Strings<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Violin<\/td>\nCFA MP 145<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viola<\/td>\nCFA MP 145<\/td>\nB1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cello<\/td>\nCFA MP 145<\/td>\nC1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Double Bass<\/td>\nCFA MP 145<\/td>\nD1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Harp<\/td>\nCFA MP 145<\/td>\nE1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Violin<\/td>\nCFA MP 146<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viola<\/td>\nCFA MP 146<\/td>\nB1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cello<\/td>\nCFA MP 146<\/td>\nC1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Double Bass<\/td>\nCFA MP 146<\/td>\nD1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Harp<\/td>\nCFA MP 146<\/td>\nE1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Woodwinds<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flute<\/td>\nCFA MP 155<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oboe<\/td>\nCFA MP 155<\/td>\nB1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clarinet<\/td>\nCFA MP 155<\/td>\nC1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bassoon<\/td>\nCFA MP 155<\/td>\nD1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saxophone<\/td>\nCFA MP 155<\/td>\nE1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flute<\/td>\nCFA MP 156<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oboe<\/td>\nCFA MP 156<\/td>\nB1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clarinet<\/td>\nCFA MP 156<\/td>\nC1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bassoon<\/td>\nCFA MP 156<\/td>\nD1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saxophone<\/td>\nCFA MP 156<\/td>\nE1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Brass<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
French Horn<\/td>\nCFA MP 165<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trumpet<\/td>\nCFA MP 165<\/td>\nB1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trombone<\/td>\nCFA MP 165<\/td>\nC1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Euphonium\/Baritone<\/td>\nCFA MP 165<\/td>\nD1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuba<\/td>\nCFA MP 165<\/td>\nE1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
French Horn<\/td>\nCFA MP 166<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trumpet<\/td>\nCFA MP 166<\/td>\nB1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trombone<\/td>\nCFA MP 166<\/td>\nC1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Euphonium\/Baritone<\/td>\nCFA MP 166<\/td>\nD1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuba<\/td>\nCFA MP 166<\/td>\nE1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Piano<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Piano<\/td>\nCFA MP 115<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Piano<\/td>\nCFA MP 116<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Percussion<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Percussion<\/td>\nCFA MP 175<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Percussion<\/td>\nCFA MP 176<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Voice<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Voice<\/td>\nCFA MP 135<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Voice<\/td>\nCFA MP 136<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n1\/2 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Theatre Courses open to Non-CFA Majors<\/h5>
<\/p>\n

Introduction to Aesthetics and Dramatic Literature<\/a>
\nCFA TH 101 | Credits: 3 | Hub Areas:\u00a0Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking<\/p>\n

Dramatic Literature 1: Greeks to the late 19th c<\/a>
\nCFA TH 102 | Credits: 3 | Hub Areas:\u00a0Historical Consciousness, Writing-Intensive Course<\/p>\n

Speech Communications<\/a>
\nCFA TH 110 A1 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

Acting & Performance 1<\/a>
\nCFA TH 120 A1 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

Acting & Performance 1<\/a>
\nCFA TH 120 B1 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

Collaborative Theatre Ensemble<\/a>
\nCFA TH 140 A1 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

Dramatic Literature 2: 1850 to 1950<\/a>
\nCFA TH 201 | Credits: 3<\/p>\n

Dramatic Literature 3: 1950 to 1990<\/a>
\nCFA TH 202 | Credits: 3<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Visual Arts Courses open to Non-CFA Majors<\/h5>
<\/p>\n

Several of the courses below may have seats reserved for declared Visual Arts minors.\u00a0 Visual Arts courses are also available for non-CFA majors during BU Summer Term. See the list here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Foundation Design<\/a>
\nCFA AR 123 A1| Credits: 2<\/p>\n

Visual Arts Drawing<\/a>
\nCFA AR 193 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

Mixed Media Drawing and Collage<\/a>
\nCFA AR 194 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

Drawing Concepts<\/a>
\nCFA AR 238 A1 | Credits: 4 (previous drawing experience required)<\/p>\n

Figure Drawing<\/a>
\nCFA AR 239 A1 | Credits: 4 (previous drawing experience required)<\/p>\n

Visual Arts Painting
\nCFA AR 295 A1 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

Site Specific Art<\/a>
\nCFA AR 521 A1 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

History of Graphic Design<\/a>
\nCFA AR 580 | Credits: 4<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

Other classes may be open to non-majors with permission of the faculty.<\/p>\n

Minors<\/h2>\n

The College of Fine Arts offers seven minors that are available to all Boston University students<\/p>\n

Music<\/a><\/p>\n

Music Performance<\/a><\/p>\n

Dance<\/a><\/p>\n

Theatre Arts<\/a><\/p>\n

Printmaking<\/a><\/p>\n

Visual Arts<\/a><\/p>\n

Dual Degree<\/h2>\n

Sophomores who have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher may be eligible to complete a dual degree between CFA and another college at BU. Students must meet with the dual degree advisor in the CFA Dean\u2019s Office as well as an academic representative of the secondary college to plan an appropriate schedule.<\/p>\n

The Dual Degree Program<\/a> is a rigorous course of study, requiring superior time-management skills. The program typically requires five years to complete; however, students may shorten this time by using transfer credits, AP and IB scores, and semester course overloads. Students outside of CFA will need to audition and\/or have portfolio review for admission into DDP. Find more details about Intra University Transfer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Non-Degree Graduate Courses<\/h2>\n

Boston University College of Fine Arts (CFA) welcomes professional artists, Boston University employees, students who recently completed their undergraduate education, mid-career professionals from other disciplines, and others who are interested in music, theatre, and visual arts to explore and register for graduate courses (online or on-campus) at CFA.<\/p>\n

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