Academic Programs / University Core
The Arts
Works of art - painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater, dance, literature - are among the most significant representations of the cultures that produce them. Through the integration of intuitive and intellectual responses, students gain sensitivity to the expressiveness of the Arts. Core Arts courses also suggest the wider implications of art in historical and social contexts.
Requirement: One 3-credit course from this list.
Core students can also choose a GenEd Arts (GA) course to satisfy their Core Arts requirement.
Note: Core courses no longer offered by departments have been removed from this list, but students who took them will receive Core credit, as indicated in their DARS document. Questions about Core courses can be answered by the Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies.
| Course # |
Course Name |
Credits |
| Architecture |
| 1001 |
Introduction to Design and the Environment |
3 |
| 1017 |
Photography and Visual Literacy |
3 |
| 1196 |
History of Form of Cities |
3 |
| 1996 |
Honors History of Form of Cities |
3 |
| 2141 |
Architectural History: Ancient through Renaissance |
3 |
| 2142 |
Architectural History: Renaissance through 20th Century |
3 |
| 2941 |
Honors Architectural History: Ancient through Renaissance |
3 |
| 2942 |
Honors Architectural History: Renaissance through 20th Century |
3 |
| Art |
| 1101 |
Introduction to Visual Language: Painting |
3 |
| 1201 |
Introduction to Visual Language: 3-D Design |
3 |
| 1401/1496 |
Introduction to Visual Language: Drawing |
3 |
| 1501 |
Introduction to Visual Language: Design |
3 |
| 1996 |
Honors Introduction to Visual Language: Drawing |
3 |
| Art History |
| 1003 |
History of Art in Rome (taught only in Rome) |
4 |
| 1155 |
Art Heritage of the Western World I |
3 |
| 1156 |
Art Heritage of the Western World II |
3 |
| 1801 |
Arts of Asia |
3 |
| 1955 |
Honors Art Heritage of the Western World I |
3 |
| 1956 |
Honors Art Heritage of the Western World II |
3 |
| 2990 |
Honors Special Topics |
3 |
| Asian Studies |
| 1802 |
Arts of Asia |
3 |
| Dance |
| 2801 |
Dance as Art |
3 |
| 2802 |
Pathways in American Dance |
3 |
| 2901 |
Honors Entry to Dance as Art |
3 |
| English |
| 1131 |
Introduction to Drama |
3 |
| 1197 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| 1902 |
Honors Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| 1903 |
Honors Introduction to Drama |
3 |
| Greek & Roman Classics |
| 1003 |
Greek Drama and Greek Culture |
3 |
| 1903 |
Honors Greek Drama and Greek Culture |
3 |
| Horticulture |
| 1651 |
Art of Floral Design I |
3 |
| Music Studies |
| 1711 |
Theory I |
4 |
| 1761 |
Introduction to Music |
3 |
| 1961 |
Honors Introduction to Music |
3 |
| Philosophy |
| 1061 |
Art and Society |
3 |
| Religion |
| 1004 |
Religion and the Arts |
3 |
| Theater |
| 1002 |
Theater: The Collaborative Art |
3 |
| 1201 |
Acting for Non Majors (offered at Temple University Japan campus only) |
3 |
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