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.
June 16, 2025
UC’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) offers dozens of different general studies and arts elective courses in fall 2025. These credit-granting courses are open to all UC students and cover a wide range of topics including dance, movies and media, music and theatre arts!
April 3, 2025
UC’s College-Conservatory of Music offers general studies and fine arts elective courses during six different sessions in summer 2025. These credit-granting courses cover a wide range of topics and are open to UC and non-UC students alike.
Event: April 5, 2025 10:00 AM
Do you have a favorite film music theme? Have you ever wondered how film scores come to life? Discover the art of film scoring during the one-day Film Scoring Summit at UC's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Led by Professor Jasmine Guo, the Film Scoring Summit is a free event for rising 10th-12th grade students. Participants will delve into the magic of music in film, experiment with scoring and learn about CCM's Commercial Music Production (CMP) program. The Summit ends with a tour of CCM's recording studios and a Q&A session with faculty.