Arts at Union
Music
The music faculty at Union College serves the diverse needs of students pursuing a Liberal Arts education. We seek to open the minds and ears of Union students by teaching an integrated curriculum which includes courses in music theory, music history, jazz, and world music.
Fall offerings include the following:
- AMU 51 Symbol and Sound
- AMU 120 Introduction to World Music
- AMU 213 Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven
Music Practica (ensembles/lessons taken in addition to a student's three-course load):
- AMU 10 Instrumental and Vocal Lessons--individual instruction in voice, keyboard, guitar, wind, brass, string, and percussion instruments.
Contact Prof. Dianne McMullen for more info. - AMU 12 Taiko Ensemble Practicum
Contact Prof. Jennifer Matsue for more info. - AMU 14 Union College and Community Chorale--open to all students.
Contact Prof. John Cox for audition info. - AMU 15 Union College Jazz Ensemble--open to all instruments and voices.
Contact Prof. Tim Olsen for audition info. - AMU 16 Union College Camerata Singers--open to all students.
Contact Prof. John Cox for audition info. - AMU 17 Union College and Community Orchestra--open to students who play string, wind, brass, and percussion instruments.
Contact Prof. John Cox for audition info. - AMU 18 Early Music Ensemble (Renaissance and Baroque Music)
Contact Prof. Dianne McMullen for audition more information
Visual Arts
The Visual Arts at Union include the study of Art History and Studio Fine Arts. Students are able to select courses that survey and study in depth many aspects of the history of art as well as take studio courses in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture/3-D, and printmaking. While we offer advanced courses, many of our offerings do not require any previous experience and first-year students are welcome. The Visual Arts are a strong aspect of study at Union and the department offers many guest artist/scholar visits/lectures, professional and student exhibitions, and a practicum in ceramics.
Fall Offerings include:
Art History
- AAH 101 – Intro to Art History
- AAH 104 – Arts of China
- AAH 105 – Arts of Japan
- AAH 201 – Islamic Art and Architecture
- AAH 222 – History of Photography
Studio Arts
- AVA 100 - Design Fundamentals
- AVA 110 - Drawing I
- AVA 120 - Photography I
- AVA 130 – Sculpture 1
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AVA 160 – Digital Art
Theater and Dance
Here at Union we have a very active, production oriented theatre program open to all who may be interested regardless of major. So if you think you want to get involved just walk over to the Yulman Theatre during the beginning of Fall term and talk to any faculty or students you see. You just might end up in a show.
Theater Courses in the Fall term available to first-years include:
- ATH 110 - Theatre Production (Technical theatre)
- ATH 112 - Beginning Acting
- ATH 121-Puppet Theatre Design and Performance
- ATH 122 - Introduction to Costume Design
- ATH 140 - American Musical Theater & Dance
- ATH 151 - Directing I (Theater experience required)
Dance
Union also has an active Dance Program, with a newly instituted Dance minor, with Dance Practica in Ballet, Jazz Dance and Modern Dance and a course
- ADA 140 – American Musical Theater and Dance