ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017
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MFS 310 Film and Media Theory (1)
A survey of film and media theory from the silent era to the present. The course focuses
on several key theorists and their ideas about the nature and function of cinema/media,
as well as the relationship between texts, spectatorship, and culture. Throughout the
semester, we will properly situate these theories in their historical context and examine
the influence they have had on subsequent theorists and practitioners. Prerequisite:
MFS 100 or MFS 201.
MFS 470 Seminar and Senior Conference (1)
An interdisciplinary seminar in a special topic designed to engage the major’s areas of
concentration.
MFS 490 Independent Project or Internship (1)
A directed study that involves either an independently designed project or a media-
related internship. Students design, plan, and implement their project or internship in
consultation with the instructor.
MS - Music Studio
MS 100 Beginning Group Piano (¼)
An introduction to the piano for non-majors and for music majors who need to develop
basic piano skills. Emphasis is on development of applied piano skills and understanding
of fundamental music concepts.
MS 110 Piano (¼)
One-half hour weekly of private instruction. Requirements include a minimum of five
hours of practice a week and attendance at performance and repertoire courses.
Additional fee. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring.
MS 120 Voice (¼)
One-half hour weekly of private instruction. Requirements include a minimum of five
hours of practice a week and attendance at performance and repertoire courses.
Additional fee. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring.
MS 130 Organ (¼)
One-half hour weekly of private instruction. Requirements include a minimum of five
hours of practice a week and attendance at performance and repertoire courses.
Additional fee. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring.
MS 140 Strings (¼)
One-half hour weekly of private instruction. Requirements include a minimum of five
hours of practice a week and attendance at performance and repertoire courses.
Additional fee. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring.