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Arts Learning Community

…for students interested in majors in the College of Visual and Performing Arts

PHOTO: Honors cookoutTogether students will participate in a one credit seminar class that will:

  • Emphasis on the artist as a citizen leader
  • Active in the production and performance of works of art and critical reflection on those works employing the “critical response” system from the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
  • Engage in the improvement of the artistic and academic culture within the college and at JMU
  • Identify the creative and interdisciplinary connection between the arts and campus

The arts experience will be comprised of music, theatre and exhibition experiences shared in the newly renovated Wayland Hall, in venues thoughtout campus, and field trips to off campus venues. This will include student and faculty produced as well as field trip experiences and guest artists produced performances and exhibitions. This will be a wonderful experiences for all selected to participate.

For more information on the Arts Learning Community, contact Dr. George Sparks or at 540-568-6247 or Dr. Marilou Johnson or at 540-568- 7073. You may also contact The Office of Residence Life or at 540-568-4767.

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The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one's community.

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