The following course catalog descriptions are for courses offered in the fall quarter that satisfy the requirements for the General Education (GE) Area C3: ARCH 217 – History of World Architecture: Prehistory – Middle Ages Architecture and urbanism in the ancient world, from prehistory to the Middle Ages. Social, cultural and physical conditions that influenced the built environment to the Mediterranean basis, plus Europe, Asia, Africa and Pre-Columbian America. LA 212 – History of Modern and Contemporary Landscape Architecture Philosophies and ethics of important personalities in twentieth and twenty-first century landscape architecture. Design theories supporting these individuals' projects and the nature of their practice, combined with the influential events in industry, the arts and sciences, politics, and society of these centuries. MU 101 – Introduction to Music Theory Introduction to the elements of music and their use by composers and performers. Notation of pitch and rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. MU 120 – Music Appreciation Explores the world of music with emphasis on Western tradition. Language of music, the role of music in society. Historical context and major composers from the Middle Ages to the present. TH 210 – Introduction to Theatre Overview of theatre principles and production practices, including terminology and conventions, methods, dramatic literature and performance, aesthetic appreciation, and technology. Emphasis on theatre as an integral cultural, social, and artistic entity. Attendance at theatre performance(s) required. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. TH 227 – Theater History: Classical Highlights of European theatrical history - Greeks, Romans, Medieval English and French theatre through the 17th century. Production methods, acting styles, playwriting theories and representative plays.

TH 228 – Theatre History II Highlights of European and American theatrical history from the 18th to 20th century. Production methods, acting styles, playwriting theories and representative plays.