Perspectives in the Creative Arts

Course Structure

A menu of three-hour courses to be taken from the first year onward.

Learning Objectives

• To develop cognitive and affective appreciation for the process and products of artistic creation.
• To participate actively in the creation of an artistic product.
• To reflect on the nature and sources of aesthetic value.
• To develop habits of participation in artistic and cultural events that will lead to lifelong engagement within the creative arts.

Learning Outcomes used for Assessment

• Students will develop cognitive and affective appreciation for the process and products of artistic creation.
• Students will participate actively in the creation of an artistic product.
• Students will reflect on the nature and sources of aesthetic value.

Alternative Ways to Fulfill the PCA Requirement

All students must fulfill the PCA requirement. Most do so by taking a designated PCA course at Butler. There are, however, alternative ways to satisfy the requirement. For more, see the Core Operating Manual linked to the Core Curriculum Menu on the side of this page.