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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