UC Undergraduate Studies Catalog 2019-2023

Section XII

Creative Arts

The new School of Creative Arts, with its offerings of three Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree programs, was recognized by MoEYS in April 2018. Students in these programs at The University of Cambodia are provided with both breadth and depth in their chosen major; this is augmented by the possibility of collaborative projects with the University’s College of Media and Communications (see Section XVI) and SEA-TV (see Section III.4.i) to further expand their horizons.

Multiple opportunities abound for graduates as a result of the basic but enduring practical skills acquired, not only in the Arts themselves but also in relation to managerial, educational and other avenues such as those related to research and the promotion of Khmer culture, including through tourism.

The School offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in the following subjects:

· Dance Arts (AFA, BFA)

· Dramatic Arts (AFA, BFA)

· Music and Song (AFA, BFA)

All programs are offered in the Khmer and International tracks, with the following applying for the former: please see Section V.3 for differences between the two with regard to English language courses.

1. DANCE ARTS

This is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with realistic and thorough broad-based professionally-oriented training in Dance while providing the necessary general and cultural background for a strong educational foundation. Intensive training is offered in classical dance, traditional dance, contemporary dance and modern dance, performing arts, choreographic, managing, teaching and research.

i. Associate’s Degree

Major Courses (3 credits each)

DAN001K (= DAN101K): History of Khmer Dance

DAN002K (= DAN102K): The Evolution of Khmer Dance

DAN003K: Dance Khmer Forms

DAN004K: Introduction to Classical Dance and Practice I

DAN005K: Introduction to Classical Dance and Practice II

DAN006K: Introduction to Traditional Dance and Practice I

DAN007K: Introduction to Traditional Dance and Practice II

DAN008K: Introduction to Choreography and Practice I

DAN009K: Introduction to Choreography and Practice II

DAN010K: Criticism

DAN011K: Dance Performing Research and Practice I

DAN012K: Dance Performing Research and Practice II

DAN013K: Practicum

General Education (3 credits each)

ENG001K: Foundations in English I
ENG002K: Foundations in English II
HIS001K: Cambodian History
ITE001K: Fundamentals in Computing
KHM040K: Khmer Culture
LAW001K: Introduction to Law
MTH020K: Introduction to Statistics
POL001K: Introduction to Political Science

Other Electives (3 credits each)

BUS005K: Foundation of Teamwork and Leadership
COM001K: Interpersonal Communication
ITE002K: Office Applications
PHE001K: Personal Health and Wellness

ii. Bachelor’s Degree

Major Courses (3 credits each; *, Foundation Year courses)

DAN101K: History of Khmer Arts and Dance*

DAN102K: The Evolution of Khmer Dance*

DAN201K: Khmer Dance Character Basics I

DAN202K: Critics on Arts

DAN203K: Khmer Dance Character Basics II

DAN204K: Khmer Dance Character Basics III

DAN205K: Khmer Classical Dance Forms

DAN206K: Khmer Traditional Dance Forms

DAN301K: Contemporary Dance

DAN302K: Dance Performance Research and Practice I

DAN303K: Choreography Research and Practice I

DAN304K: Music and Song I

DAN306K: Dance Analysis

DAN308K: Dance Performance Research and Practice II

DAN309K: Khmer Dance Theory and Research

DAN401K: Choreography Research and Practice II

DAN402K: Dance Performance Research and Practice III

DAN403K: Music and Song II

DAN404K: Stage Research and Practice

DAN405K: Performing Management and Practice

DAN406K: Dance Performing Research and Practice IV

DAN407K: Dance Performing Research and Practice V

DAN408K: Practicum I

DAN409K: Practicum II

General Education (3 credits each; *, Foundation Year courses)

COM101K: Interpersonal Communication

ENG001: Foundation English I*

ENG002: Foundation English II*

HIS101K: Cambodian History*

INT104K: Geopolitics and Globalization

ITE101K: Fundamentals of Computing*

LAW101K: Introduction to Law*

KHM140K: Khmer Culture*

MTH120K: Introduction to Statistics*

PHL104K: Critical Reasoning

PHL105K: Moral Philosophy

POL101K: Introduction to Political Science*

PSY101K: Introduction to Psychology

RES201K: Introduction to Research

RES301K: Research Methodology

WMN201K: Perspectives on Women in Society

Other Electives (3 credits each)

ENG003K: Grammar & Writing

ENG004K: Reading & Writing

ENG005K: English for Communication

ENG219K: Business Communication

ORG201K: Organizational Behavior

2. DRAMATIC ARTS

This program emphasizes the culture and creative bases of the dramatic arts. It consists of courses in theory, research methods, presentations, and engaged learning. It is perfect preparation for a career in dramatics, performance management, playwriting, directing, acting, teaching and research.

i. Associate’s Degree

Major Courses (3 credits each)

DRA001K (= DRA101K): Writing and Criticism

DRA002K: Play Writing

DRA003K: Dramatic Khmer Form

DRA004K: Dramatic Khmer Arts

DRA005K: Acting I

DRA006K: Acting II

DRA007K: Directing I

DRA008K: Directing II

DRA009K: Criticism

DRA010K: Performing Research and Practice I

DRA011K: Performing Research and Practice II

DRA012K: Drama Khmer Form

DRA013K: Practicum

General Education (3 credits each)

Other Electives (3 credits each)

BUS005K: Foundation of Teamwork and Leadership
COM001K: Interpersonal Communication
ITE002K: Office Applications
PHE001K: Personal Health and Wellness

ii. Bachelor’s Degree

Major Courses (3 credits each; *, Foundation Year courses)

DRA101K: Writing and Critique*

DRA102K: Writing and Orality*

DRA201K: Aesthetic Inquiry

DRA202K: History of Theater

DRA203K: Foundations in Acting

DRA204K: Adaptation for the Stage

DRA205K: Creative Technology

DRA206K: Performing I

DRA301K: Foundations in Playwriting I

DRA302K: Foundations in Playwriting II

DRA303K: Foundations in Directing

DRA304K: Directing Seminar I
DRA306K: Acting Technique
DRA307K: Directing Seminar II

DRA309K: Performing II

DRA401K: Collaborative Playwriting

DRA402K: Collaborative Team-Taught Labs

DRA403K: Collaborative Theater Practice I

DRA404K: Collaborative Theater Practice II

DRA405K: Performing III

DRA406K: Directed Research

DRA407K: Advance Directing
DRA408K: Practicum I

DRA409K: Practicum II

General Education (3 credits each; *, Foundation Year courses)

COM101K: Interpersonal Communication

ENG001K: Foundation English I*

ENG002K: Foundation English II*

HIS101K: Cambodian History*

INT104K: Geopolitics and Globalization

ITE101K: Fundamentals of Computing*

LAW101K: Introduction to Law*

KHM140K: Khmer Culture*

MTH120K: Introduction to Statistics*

PHL104K: Critical Reasoning

PHL105K: Moral Philosophy

POL101K: Introduction to Political Science*

PSY101K: Introduction to Psychology

RES201K: Introduction to Research

RES301K: Research Methodology

WMN201K: Perspectives on Women in Society

Other Electives (3 credits each)

ENG003K: Grammar & Writing

ENG004K: Reading & Writing

ENG005K: English for Communication

ENG219K: Business Communication

ORG201K: Organizational Behavior

3. MUSIC AND SONG

This is a professional degree program which provides the opportunity to explore the world of Music and Song from a variety of perspectives. The degree plan is organized so as to cover enough materials in depth, leading to proficiency; whilst being broad enough so that students have a grasp of various fields. It is thus designed to prepare students for careers in all aspects of this general area, including composing, conducting, performing, managing and teaching.

i. Associate’s Degree

Major Courses (3 credits each)

MUS001K (= MUS101K): History of Khmer Music and Song

MUS002K (= MUS102K): The Evolution of Khmer Music and Song

MUS003K (= MUS205K): Solfeggio I

MUS004K (= MUS302K): Solfeggio II

MUS005K (= MUS301K): Piano I

MUS006K (= MUS307K): Piano II

MUS007K (= MUS303K): Computer-Generated Music

MUS008K: Song and Practice I

MUS009K: Music Instrument and Practice I

MUS010K: Song and Practice II

MUS011K: Music Instrument and Practice II

MUS012K: Drama Khmer Form

MUS013K: Practicum

General Education (3 credits each)

Other Electives (3 credits each)

BUS005K: Foundation of Teamwork and Leadership
COM001K: Interpersonal Communication
ITE002K: Office Applications
PHE001K: Personal Health and Wellness

ii. Bachelor’s Degree

Major Courses (3 credits each; *, Foundation Year courses)

MUS101K: History of Khmer Music and Song*

MUS102K: The Evolution of Khmer Music and Song*

MUS201K: Khmer Music Instruments

MUS202K: Khmer Traditional Songs

MUS203K: History of Khmer Arts

MUS204K: Instrument Character and Practice I

MUS205K: Solfeggio and Dictation I

MUS206K: Instrument Character and Practice II

MUS301K: Piano I

MUS302K: Solfeggio and Dictation II

MUS303K: Computer-Generated Music I

MUS304K: Aesthetics of Music

MUS305K: Musical Score Reading

MUS307K: Piano II

MUS308K: Harmony

MUS401K: Solfeggio and Dictation III

MUS402K: Conducting Ensemble/Chore

MUS403K: Song Arts (Song-Craft Techniques)

MUS404K: Computer-Generated Music II

MUS405K: Instrument Character III

MUS406K: Music Theory

MUS407K: Specialization and Practice

MUS408K: Practicum I

MUS409K: Practicum II

General Education (3 credits each; *, Foundation Year courses)

COM101K: Interpersonal Communication

ENG001K: Foundation English I*

ENG002K: Foundation English II*

HIS101K: Cambodian History*

INT104K: Geopolitics and Globalization

ITE101K: Fundamentals of Computing*

LAW101K: Introduction to Law*

KHM140K: Khmer Culture*

MTH120K: Introduction to Statistics*

PHL104K: Critical Reasoning

PHL105K: Moral Philosophy

POL101K: Introduction to Political Science*

PSY101K: Introduction to Psychology

RES201K: Introduction to Research

RES301K: Research Methodology

WMN201K: Perspectives on Women in Society

Other Electives (3 credits each)

ENG003K: Grammar & Writing

ENG004K: Reading & Writing

ENG005K: English for Communication

ENG219K: Business Communication

ORG201K: Organizational Behavior