Dance 2313

Introduction to Fine Arts

CRN 80001

An introductory course designed to give the student a fundamental understanding of the creation and appreciation of diverse modes of expression through the visual and performing arts. This course may not be repeated for credit by taking ART 2313 or MU 2313 or TH 2313

Please keep in mind that this course will be titled ARTS 2313, meaning it will encompass dance, music, and theatre.

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.

Women in a dance studio practicing.

Course Information: 

  • Structure
    • 12 modules
    • Required work: readings, module exams, and a critical review.
    • Students may not complete more than 2 modules per week.
  • Course materials:
    • This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) materials, which are free of cost to students.
    • Recommended textbook (not required): 
      • To be determined
  • Technical Requirements:
    • Access to Canvas
    • Browser capable of viewing videos
  • Instructor: Dr. Claire Hendren
  • Tuition: For current course tuition, visit the Correspondence Cost page.

Acquiring Course Materials

This course has been designed using Open Educational Resources (OER).  All materials are accessible through a reliable Internet connection.

If you have difficulty following the directions to access the course materials from within the course, please contact Online and Extended Programs at corrstudy@txstate.edu.


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Preview the syllabus and course sample before enrolling.

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