Humanities Department

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 The Humanities Department provides instruction in the areas of Art, Mass Communications, Music, and Speech and Theatre. The commitment of the department is three fold:

·         Prepare students for successful transfer to 4 year institutions

·         Prepare enrichment and exposure through cultural experiences

·         Promote the arts for students and the community.

The Humanities Department supports the core curriculum by providing the Fundamentals of Speech course in which all students who plan to transfer must enroll. The Humanities requirement of the core curriculum is also met by enrollment in either Art or Music Appreciation , or Introduction to Theatre.

The department offers a basic foundation in communication and the arts in speaking, singing, playing instruments, painting, drawing, and acting. Students may enter one of three programs of study which prepare them for transfer to a four year institution.

The ART area of emphasis at Motlow prepares the student for transition into art programs at TBR and other four year universities.

The MASS COMMUNICATIONS University Transfer path  provides a core of transferable courses to enable the student to enter a four year program in any area of Mass Communication studies.

The SPEECH and THEATRE area of emphasis prepares the student to enter a four year program of study in speech communication or theatre.

 Theatre involves students in performances in contemporary and classical drama and musicals and also provides experience in children’s drama. The curriculum in theatre includes the following:

·         Theatre Production

·         Children’s Drama.

Although there is no area of emphasis in MUSIC, students may participate in music performances and concerts and may enroll in a variety of courses including the following:

·         Choir

·         Stage Band

·         Beginning guitar

·         Intermediate guitar

·         Music Appreciation

Students who plan to transfer in any area of study in the Humanities Department should seek an advisor in the desired area of emphasis for careful advisement. 

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