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 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.
Jammin’ with Laptops Online (3 credits)
FAM2014-001; online; asynchronously
Jazz Appreciation (3 credits)
FAM2051-001; online; asynchronously
The Music of Taylor Swift (3 credits)
FAM2035-001; online; asynchronously
What’s Hot in Popular Music (3 credits)
FAM2062-001; online; asynchronously
American Music Online (3 credits)
FAM2006-001; online; asynchronously
Disney Animated Musicals (3 credits)
FAM2090-001; online asynchronously
Experimental Rock of the 1960s and 1970s online (3 credits)
FAM2013-001; online; asynchronously
Music Appreciation Online (3 credits)
FAM2005-001; online; asynchronously
History Rock & Roll Online (3 credits)
FAM2011-001; online, asynchronously
Integrated Media Production 2 for Non-Majors (3 credits)
MPRO1002-001; online; asynchronously
Japanese Pop, Anime & Video Game Music (3 credits)
FAM2050-001; online; asynchronously
Media in your Life Non-Major (3 credits)
MPRO1011-001; online; asynchronously
Music of the Beatles (3 credits)
FAM2061-001; online; asynchronously
Music of Woodstock (3 credits)
FAM2070-001; online; asynchronously
Ballet Basics (3 credits)
FAM1011-001; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8-8:50 a.m.
FAM1011-002; Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9-9:55 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
Hip Hop Dance (1 credit)
FAM1030-001; Friday, 10:10-11:05 a.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Legends of Dance (3 credits)
FAM1094-001; Online, asynchronously
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; Online, asynchronously
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
American Music (3 credits)
FAM2006-001; Online, asynchronously
FAM2006-002; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, HP Historical Perspectives
Beyonce: Culture and Musical Phenomenon (3 credits)
FAM2093-001; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Disney Animated Musicals (3 credits)
FAM2090-001; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Experimental Rock 60s & 70s (3 credits)
FAM2013-001; (TBA)
FAM2013-002; Online, asynchronously; First Half Term (August 24-October 10)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, TI Technology & Innovation
Hamilton: A Musical Theatre Revolution (3 credits)
FAM2075-001; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
History of Rock n Roll (3 Credits)
FAM2011-001; Tuesday/Thursday, 2-3:20 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Intro 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; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Music and Politics (3 credits)
FAM2018-001; Online, asynchronously; Second Half term (October 13-December 5)
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Music Appreciation (online) (3 credits)
FAM2005-001; Online, asynchronously
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics
Music of Taylor Swift (3 credits)
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
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.
Techno! Dance Sound Detroit (3 credits)
FAM2093-002: Tuesday/Thursday, 3:30-4:50 p.m.
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: (0-1 credits)
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
ENSM2076-001; Oct. 13-Dec. 5; TBA
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat Jazz Band (1 credit)
ENSM2074-001; Oct. 13-Dec. 5, TBA
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat Marching Band (1-2 credits)
ENSM2071-001; Tuesday/Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m. (Winds)
Wednesday 6-8 p.m.
ENSM2071-002; Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Percussion)
Wednesday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
ENSM2071-003; Tuesday/Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m. (Color Guard)
Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
ENSM2071-004; Monday, 4-5 p.m. (Winds Sections Leader)
Tuesday/Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.
ENSM2071-005; Monday, 4-5 p.m. (Percussion Section)
Tuesday/Thursday; 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Leaders, Student)
Wednesday, 5:30-8 p.m. (Conductors and Student Managers)
ENSM2071-006; Monday 4-5 p.m. (Color Guard Section)
Tuesday/Thursday 6-8:30 p.m. (Leaders and Twirlers)
Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts
Bearcat Pep Band (1 credit)
ENSM2072-001; (TBA)
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.
Classical Guitar Class (2 credits)
GTAR1075-001 ; (U) Tuesday/Thursday, 12:20-01:15 p.m.
GTAR6075-001; (G) Tuesday/Thursday, 12:20-01:15 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: Fine Arts
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; 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; 2:30-3:25 p.m.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: Fine Arts
Piano Elective
PIAN5030/8030-001 (1 credit)
PIAN5030/8030-002 (2 credits)
Piano lessons for students who want to study as an elective. By permission only.
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
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.
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: not applicable
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
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
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