ARTL 101 - THE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST IN SOCIETY

Professional identity and arts activism; the value of the performing arts in society. Communication with diverse audiences about arts as cultural and aesthetic expression and creative activity. Time management and wellness (self care); healthy and productive approaches to practice and rehearsal; entrepreneurial opportunities in the performing arts. As a culminating activity, students will design, manage and execute a collaborative performance project.

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: ENG 101 (may be taken concurrently)

Course Notes: Open only to CCPA students as a first-year seminar. No additional granted for ARTL 101 as THE PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN IN SOCIETY

ARTL 200 - ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

How educators and artists engage with Chicago youth to encourage self-expression, support contributions to the community, and apply creative approaches to social change. Historical and contemporary research on the role of the arts in Chicago community development. Operations of urban nonprofits, partnerships and community organizations. The dynamics of leadership, creativity, demographics and educational strategies in such organizations. Final projects will analyze engagement and arts learning at specific Chicago sites.

Credits: 3

Attributes: Grounds for Change, Humanities

Prerequisites: ENG 102

ARTL 201 - BEING THE PERFORMING ARTIST IN SOCIETY

Building on ARTL 101, this course explores what it means to be a performing artist in contemporary society. Through ethnographic interviews, students investigate entrepreneurship, the lived experiences of 21st-century artists, and diverse models of professional life. Integrating these perspectives with their first two years at CCPA, students synthesize their findings into a final project presented as a research-based presentation or devised creative work.

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: ARTL 101

Course Notes: Only open to CCPA students who have completed ARTL 101.

ARTL 360 - INTERNSHIP IN THE PERFORMING ARTS

This course complements off-site internship work with a performing arts organization through structured reflection, discussion, and assessment. Assignments contextualize the student’s role within an arts organization, deepen understanding of industry practices and structures, and foster professional growth. Students integrate experiential learning with academic inquiry while preparing for continued engagement in the field. Students may register for 1–3 credits.

Credits: 1-3

Prerequisites: MAS 310 (may be taken concurrently) or MAS 311 (may be taken concurrently)

Course Notes: Students are responsible for securing an internship position with a performing arts organization. All placements and work sites must be approved by the instructor. Credit hours (1–3) are determined by the scope of the internship and the required time commitment.