CCM offers online arts elective classes to all UC students in summer 2025

Complete your elective requirements while learning about rock 'n' roll, media production and more

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.

Learn about the technical elements of media production and the impact of media in your life. Study the music of Taylor Swift or The Beatles, examine the trending styles of today’s popular music or learn about the evolution of Japanese Pop, anime and video game music. 

Select a session from the list below to view elective courses offered by CCM during the summer. 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.

History Rock & Roll (3 credits) 
FAM2011-001; online, asynchronously 
Maymester; May 12-June 1 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts


Jazz Appreciation (3 credits) 
FAM2051-001; online, asynchronously 
Maymester: May 12-June 1 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics


The Music of Taylor Swift (3 credits) 
FAM2035-001; online, asynchronously 
Maymester; May 12- June 1 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts


What’s Hot in Popular Music (3 credits) 
FAM2062-001; online; asynchronously 
Maymester: May 12-June 1 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts


American Music Online (3 credits) 
FAM2006-001; online; asynchronously      
Session D: May 12-June 25 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, HP Historical Perspectives


Disney Animated Musicals (3 credits) 
FAM2090-001; online asynchronously 
Session D: May 12 -June 25 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts


Experimental Rock (3 credits) 
FAM2013-001; online; asynchronously      
Session D: May 12-June 25 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, TI Technology & Innovation


Music Appreciation Online (3 credits) 
FAM2005-001; online; asynchronously 
Session D: May 12-June 25 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics


Japanese Pop, Anime & Video Game Music (3 credits) 
FAM2050-001; online; asynchronously 
Session A: June 2-July 6 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics


Media in your Life Non-Major (3 credits) 
MPRO1011-001; online; asynchronously 
Session E: June 26-August 9 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: TI Technology & Innovation


Integrated Media Production 2 for Non-Majors (3 credits) 
MPRO1016-001; online; asynchronously 
Session B: July 7-August 9 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: TI Technology and Innovation


Music of the Beatles (3 credits) 
FAM2061-001; online; asynchronously 
Full Summer Session: May 12-August 9 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics


Music of Woodstock (3 credits) 
FAM2070-001; online; asynchronously 
Full Summer Session: May 12-August 9 
Breadth of Knowledge Areas: FA Fine Arts, SCE Society, Culture, and Ethics


Registration Details

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.

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