Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Senior Year FACT or FICTION: Limit to how many studio classes can count for credit?




FACT OR FICTION:
Is it true that there is a limit to how many "studio" credits [studio art, dance technique, acting, music lessons] you can earn credit for?


YES; this is FACT. Per the Barnard Catalogue:

No more than 18 points of studio, performing arts, or professional school courses may be credited toward the B.A. degree. 

Of these:

  • A maximum of 4 arts studio courses may be credited. 
  • A maximum of 6 courses in instrumental instruction may be credited 
    • except for Music majors and minors, who may receive credit for 8, including piano instruction
  • A maximum of 6 studio courses in Theatre may be credited 
    • except for Theatre majors who may receive credit for 24 points of studio
  • A maximum of twelve courses (12 credits) in dance technique may be credited 
    • except for Dance majors who may receive credit for 24 points of dance.  
    • If a student is applying 1 or 2 credits of dance technique classes towards the P.E. requirement, they can take a maximum of 12 credits in dance technique in addition to the credits used for P.E. 
  • A maximum of 2 professional school courses (e.g. business school, journalism school, etc.) may be credited. 

Exceptions to this rule are allowed only for courses in the major field or for courses taken in fulfillment of requirements for double and joint degree programs with professional schools of the University. A maximum of 24 points may be credited for studio or performance courses in the major field. A minimum of 90 points of traditional liberal arts courses is required for the student who majors in such a field; for all other majors, a minimum of 102 points of such courses is required.



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