CCM offers dozens of different general studies and fine arts elective courses each semester. These credit-granting courses are open to all UC students!
CCM's arts electives cover a wide range of topics including dance, movies and media, music and theatre arts. View elective courses offered by CCM during spring 2026 and fall 2025 below.
Course offerings include in-person and online classes. Explore the complete list of classes below. Find the most up-to-date information and course descriptions at catalyst.uc.edu.
For more information on the registration process, please visit UC’s Office of the Registrar.
Ballet Basics (3 credits)
FAM1011-001; (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8-8:50 a.m.)
FAM1011-002; (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:05-9:55 a.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Beginning Modern Dance I (3 credits)
FAM1025-001; (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8-8:55 a.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Beginning Modern Dance II (3 credits)
FAM1026-001; (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8-8:55 a.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Modern Dance Basics Online (3 credits)
FAM1022-001; online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Hip-Hop Dance (1 Credit)
FAM1030-001; (Friday, 10:10-11:05 a.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Legends of Dance in America (3 credits)
FAM1094-001; online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Media in your Life Non-Major (3 credits)
MPRO1001-001; (Monday/Wednesday/Friday; 10:10-11:05 a.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: TI Technology & Innovation
Integrated Media Production (3 credits)
MPRO1002-002; (Tuesday/Thursday, 2-3:20 p.m.)
MPRO1002-003; (Monday, 6-8:50 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: TI Technology and Innovation
Going to the Movies: 20th Century Classics (3 Credits)
MPRO1075-001; (Tuesday. 4-6:50 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Japanese Pop, Anime & Video Game Music (3 credits)
FAM2050-001; online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Music Appreciation Online (3 credits)
FAM2005-001; online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
American Music Online (3 credits)
FAM2006-001; online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, HP Historical Perspectives
Experimental Rock (3 credits)
FAM2013-001 (1/12-3/1/2026); online; asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, TI Technology & Innovation
History of Rock & Roll I (3 credits)
FAM2011-001; (Tuesday/Thursday, 2-3:20 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Jammin’ with Laptops (3 credits)
FAM2014-001; (Tuesday/Thursday, 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m.)
FAM2014-002; (online; asynchronously)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Japanese Pop, Anime & Video Game Music (3 credits)
FAM2050-001; online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Jazz Appreciation (3 credits)
FAM2051-001; (online; asynchronously)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Music and Politics (3 credits)
FAM2018-001 (03/02/2026 – 04/25/2026); online; asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
The Music of Taylor Swift (3)
FAM2035-001; online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Music of the Beatles (3 credits)
FAM2061-001; online
FAM2061-002; online
FAM2061-003; (Tuesday/Thursday, 12:30-1:50 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
What’s Hot in Popular Music (3 credits)
FAM2062-001 (online, asynchronously)
FAM2062-002 (online, asynchronously)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Hamilton: A Musical Theater Revolution (3 credits)
FAM2075-001; online asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Topics in Musical Theater: Broadway Favorites (3 credits)
FAM2091-001; online asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Topics Pop Music (3 credits)
FAM2093-001 Beyonce: A Cultural & Musical Phenomenon, online asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Topics Pop Music (3 credits)
FAM2093-002 Grateful Dead, (online, asynchronously)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
World Music Lab: (0-1 credits)
FAM3085-001; Tabla I; (Friday, 9:30-11:10 a.m.)
FAM3085-002; Tabla II; (Friday, 11:25-1:05 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Advanced Concert Band (1 credit)
ENSM2077-001; (Tuesday/Thursday, 7:30-9:15 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat Concert Band (1 credit)
ENSM2076-001; (Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30-7:15 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat Jazz Band (1 credit)
ENSM2074-001; (Monday, 4:40-6:25 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat March Band (1-2 credits)
ENSM2071-001 (arr.)
ENSM2071-002 (Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat Pep Band (1 credit)
ENSM2072-001; (dates/times, TBA)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
CCM Chamber Choir (0-1)
ENSM5161-001 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 2:30-3:50 p.m.)
CCM Chamber Choir (0-1)
ENSM6061-001 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 2:30-3:50 p.m.)
CCM Chamber Singers (0-1)
ENSM5163-001/ENSM6063-001 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 12:20-1:45 p.m.)
CCM Chorale (0-1)
ENSM5162-001/ENSM6062-001 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 2:30-3:50 p.m.)
Classical Guitar Class (2 credits)
GTAR5175-001 (U)
GTAR6075-001 (G)
All Sections: (Tuesday/Thursday, 12:20-1:15 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Group Piano for Non-music Majors (3 credits)
PIAN1001-001; (Tuesday/Thursday, 10:10-11:05 a.m.)
PIAN1001-002; (Tuesday/Thursday, 9:05-10 a.m.)
PIAN1001-003; (online, asynchronously)
PIAN1001-004; (Tuesday/Thursday, 1:25-2:20 p.m.)
PIAN1001-005; (Monday/Wednesday, 2:30-3:25 p.m.)
PIAN1001-006; (Tuesday/Thursday, 2:30-3:25 p.m.)
PIAN1001-007; (Tuesday/Thursday, 1:25-2:20 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Piano Elective for Undergraduates (1-2 credits)
PIAN5030-001; (1 credit) TBA
PIAN5030-002; (2 credit) TBA
Piano Elective for Graduate Students (1-2 credits)
PIAN8030-001;(1 credit) TBA
PIAN8030-002; (2 credit) TBA
Pop Piano for Non-Majors (3 credits)
PIAN1003-001; (Tuesday/Thursday, 11:15-12:10 p.m.)
PIAN1003-002; (Tuesday/Thursday, 12-20-1:15 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
UC Cabaret Singers (0-1 credit)
ENSM1082-001; (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 4:40-5:50 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
UC Choruses (0-1 credit)
ENSM1050-001 Treble Voices: Alta Petit (Tuesday/Thursday, 2-3:50 p.m.)
ENSM1050-002 Tenor/Bas voices: Juncta Juvan (Tuesday/Thursday, 2-3:50 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
UC Symphony Orchestra (0-1 credit)
ENSM2091-001; (Tuesday, 8-10 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Voice Class (1 credit)
VOIC1075/7075-001; (Thursday, 2-2:55 p.m.)
VOIC1075/7075-002; (Tuesday; 4-4:55 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Theatre History for Non-Majors (3 credits)
DRPF2055-001; (online, asynchronously)
DRPF2055-002; (online, asynchronously)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, HP Historical Perspectives
Acting for Non-Majors (3 credits)
FAM1001-001; (Monday/Wednesday, 1-2:20 p.m.)
FAM1001-002; (Monday/Wednesday, 6-7:20 p.m.)
FAM1001-003; (Monday/Wednesday, 2:30-3:50 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Stage Lighting Lab & Crew for Non-Majors (1-2 credits)
THPR1018C-001; (Friday, 10:10-11:05 a.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Introduction to Stage Lighting & Sound (3 credits)
THPR1020C-001; (Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:50 a.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Ballet Basics (3) Credits
FAM1011-001; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:05-10 a.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Beginning Modern Dance I (3 credits)
FAM1025-001; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8-8:55 a.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Beginning Modern Dance II (3 credits)
FAM1026-001; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8-8:55 a.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Dance Appreciation (3 credits)
FAM1095-001; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Hip Hop Dance (1 credit)
FAM1030-001; Friday, 10:10-11 a.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Intermediate Ballet I (3 credits)
FAM1017; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:05-10 a.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Intermediate Ballet II (3 credits)
FAM1018 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:05-10 a.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Modern Dance Basics Online (3 credits)
FAM1022-001; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Evolution of TV Comedy (3 credits)
MPRO1050-001; Tuesday/Thursday, 2-3:20 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, HU Humanities
Going to the Movies: 20th Century Classics (3 Credits)
MPRO1075-001; Tuesday, 4-6:50 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Japanese Pop, Anime & Video Game Music (3 credits)
FAM2050-001; online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
American Music (online) (3 credits)
FAM2006-001; Online, asynchronously
FAM2006-002; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, HP Historical Perspectives
Classical Guitar Class (2 credits)
GTAR1075-001 (U) (Tuesday/Thursday, 12:20-1:15 p.m.
GTAR6075-001 (G) (Tuesday/Thursday, 12:20-1:15 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: Fine Arts
Experimental Rock 60s&70s (3 credits)
FAM2013-001; Online, asynchronously
FAM2013-002; Online, asynchronously; First Half Term (August 25-October 15)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, TI Technology & Innovation
Fundamentals of Music for Non-Majors (3 credits)
FAM1100-001; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 2:30-03:25 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
History of Rock n Roll (3 Credits)
FAM2011-001; Tuesday/Thursday, 2-3:20 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Introduction to Songwriting (3 credits)
FAM2071-001; Monday, 4:30-7:20 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Jammin’ with Laptops (3 credits)
FAM2014-001; Tuesday/Thursday, 11-12:20 p.m.
FAM2014-002; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Japanese Pop, Anime & Video Game Music (3 credits)
FAM2050-001; online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Jazz Appreciation (3 credits)
FAM2051-001; Tuesday, 6-8:50 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Music Appreciation (online) (3 credits)
FAM2005-001; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Music and Politics (3 credits)
FAM2018-001; online; asynchronously; First Half term (August 25-October 15)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Music of the Beatles (3 credits)
FAM2061-001; online
FAM2061-002; online
FAM2061-003; Tuesday/Thursday,12:30-1:50 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Music of Woodstock (3 credits)
FAM2070-001; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Sound Meditations (1 credit)
CCMS1010-001; Mondays, 12:20-1:40 p.m.
Taylor Swift in Context (3 credits)
FAM2035-001; Online, asynchronously
FAM2035-002; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Topics Pop Music: (3 credits)
Beyonce: Culture and Musical Phenomenon
FAM2093-001; Online; asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
What’s Hot in Popular Music (3 credits)
FAM2062-001; online
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
World Music Lab: (0-1credits)
FAM3085-002: Tabla I; Friday, 9:30-11:10 a.m.
FAM3085-003; Tabla II; Friday, 11:25-1:05 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat Concert Band (1 credit)
ENSM2073-001; Monday, 4:40-6:55 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat Jazz Band (1 credit)
ENSM2074-001; Monday, 7:05-9:20 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat Pep Band (1 credit)
ENSM2072-001; (TBA)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat Marching Band ((1-2 credits)
ENSM2071-001; Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
CCM Chamber Choir (0-1) (0-1G)
ENSM5161-001; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 2:30-3:50 p.m.
CCM Chamber Choir (0-1) (0-1G)
ENSM6061-001; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 2:30-3:50 p.m.
CCM Chamber Singers (0-1) (0-1G)
ENSM5163/6063-001; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 12:20-1:15 p.m.
CCM Chorale (0-1) (0-1G)
ENSM5162/6062-001; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 2:30-3:50 p.m.
Group Piano I Non-music Majors (3 credits)
PIAN1001-001; Tuesday/Thursday; 10:10-11:05 a.m.
PIAN1001-002; Tuesday/Thursday; 9:05-10 a.m.
PIAN1001-003; online, asynchronously
PIAN1001-004; Tuesday/Thursday; 2:30-3:25 p.m.
PIAN1001-005; Monday/Wednesday; 2:30-3:25 p.m.
PIAN1001-006; Tuesday/Thursday; 2:30-3:25 p.m.
PIAN1001-007; Tuesday/Thursday; 1:25-2:20 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: Fine Arts
Introduction to Songwriting (3 credits)
FAM2071-001; Monday, 4:30-7:20 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Jammin’ with Laptops (3 credits)
FAM2014-001; Tuesday/Thursday, 11-12:20 p.m.
FAM2014-002; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Piano Elective
PIAN5030/8030-001 (1 credit)
PIAN5030/8030-002 (2 credits)
Pop Piano for Non-majors (3 credits)
PIAN1003-001; Tuesday/Thursday: 11:15-12:10 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: Fine Arts
UC Cabaret Singers (0-1 credit)
ENSM1082-001; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 4:40-5:50 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
UC Choruses (0-1 credit)
ENSM1050-001; Treble Voices: Alta Petit (Tuesday/Thursday, 2-3:50 p.m.)
ENSM1050-002; Tenor/Bass: Juncta Juvan (Tuesday/Thursday, 2-3:50 p.m.)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
UC Symphony Orchestra (0-1)
ENSM2091-001; Tuesday, 8-10 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Voice Class (1-2 credits)
VOIC1075-001; Thursday, 2-2:55 p.m.
VOIC1075-002; Tuesday, 4-4:55 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: Fine Arts
Acting For Non-Majors (3 credits)
FAM1001-001; Monday/Wednesday, 1-2:20 p.m.
FAM1001-002; Monday/Wednesday, 6-7:20 p.m.
FAM1001-003; Monday/Wednesday, 4-5:20 p.m.
FAM1001-004; Monday/Wednesday, 2:30-3:50 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Disney Animated Musicals (3 credits)
FAM2090-001; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Hamilton: A Musical Theatre Revolution (3 credits)
FAM2075-001; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Introduction to Arts Administration for Non-Majors (3 credits)
AADM5160-001 (U); Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:05-9:55 a.m.
AADM6060-001 (G); Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:05-9:55 a.m.
Introduction to Stage Lighting & Sound (3 credits)
THPR1020C-001; Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:50 a.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: Fine Arts
Stage Lighting Lab & Crew for Non-Majors (1-2 credits)
THPR1018C-001; Friday, 10:10-11:05 a.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: Fine Arts
Theatre History for Non-Majors (3 credits)
DRPF 2054-001; online, asynchronously
DRPF 2054-002; online, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 2:30-3:25 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, HP Historical Perspectives
UC students can read the full course descriptions and register online by logging on to their Catalyst account at catalyst.uc.edu.
Non-UC students can begin the registration process by visiting uc.edu/pathways/nonmatric.
For information on course fees please refer to uc.edu/about/financial-aid.
February 2, 2026
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) student Julia Gaines is striking a balance between artistry and management through her internship experiences with Cincinnati Opera and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO).
January 12, 2026
Show your school spirit this spring with official CCM apparel! New UC College-Conservatory of Music apparel is available for purchase online. CCM's Spring 2026 apparel can be ordered online now through Feb. 2, 2026. You can preview five wearable items below.
Event: January 23, 2026 6:00 PM
UC College-Conservatory of Music hosts its Moveable Feast fundraising gala on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Presented by CCMpower, a dedicated volunteer group of friends, advocates and alumni, Moveable Feast: Illuminate generates essential support for the next generation of performing and media artists at CCM.