The Division of the Arts offers concentrations in the following areas:
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John Pruitt, Chair of the Division of the Arts and Associate Professor of Film
The Division of the Arts offers concentrations in the areas of studio arts, art history, dance, film and electronic arts, music, photography, and theater. Moderated juniors may also pursue a second Moderation, into integrated arts. This provides them with an opportunity to study two or more arts-related fields or a form that eludes categorization. Theoretical understanding and practical skills are taught in all disciplines within the arts and are developed through production and performance. Students in the arts develop aesthetic criteria that can be applied to other areas of learning. They may undertake study of the arts as a path to a vocation or an avocation. Each student works with a faculty adviser to plan a curriculum with particular goals in mind.
As a student progresses to the Upper College, the course work increasingly consists of small studio discussion groups and seminars in which active participation is expected. Advisory conferences, tutorials, and independent work prepare the student for the Senior Project. This yearlong independent project may be a critical or theoretical monograph, a collection of essays, or an artistic work, such as an exhibition of original paintings, sculpture, or photography; performances in dance, theater, or music; dance choreography or musical composition; or the creation of a short film.
