Program Information

(15 credits)

The community arts minor introduces students to the field of socially engaged art practices, and is designed for students interested in merging social activism, creative work, performance, teaching and community development. Students will learn how to identify, approach and construct classes for community sites, including youth organizations, schools and afterschool programs, as well as institution serving other populations through the arts in a community setting. Students in the minor examine the processes of creative thinking, community involvement, collaborative enterprise, research, and education in community arts. Students in the community arts minor explore training in at least two different arts disciplines, and develop their learning through service learning experiences in a supervised practicum pursuing their own art projects in the community.

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Contact Information

For more information on the Community Arts minor, contact Jessica Poser at (413) 748-3041.

I. Required Core Courses (6 credits)

• ARTS 118 - Introduction to Community Arts Credits: 3
• ARTS 484 - Community Arts Practicum Credits: 3

II. Fine Arts Discipline (6 credits)

Choose one sequence from the following (2 courses required):

III. Second Arts Discipline (3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

• ARTS 108 - Studio in Drawing Credits: 3
• ATPY 101 - Introduction to Art Therapy Credits: 3
• DANC 102 - Introduction to Dance Credits: 3
• DRAM 110 - Introduction to Acting Credits: 3
• DRAM 150 - Making Theater in Communities Credits: 3
• MUSC 108 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3