UC students: Enroll now for CCM's spring 2026 arts electives
Study Taylor Swift's music, learn piano, watch movies and explore the performing and media arts
UC’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) offers dozens of different general studies and arts elective courses in spring 2026. 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!
Learn new moves in ballet, modern and Hip Hop dance classes; or explore how dance affects the mind and body in CCM's new dance for wellness class. Watch classic cinema, TV comedies or Disney musicals in movie and media appreciation classes. Study the music of Taylor Swift or examine how Hamilton revolutionized musical theatre in music appreciation classes.
Jam with a virtual band on your laptop or learn how to play guitar, piano or sing in a choir in music performance classes. Learn how to act, examine theatre history or study the art of stage lighting and sound in theatre appreciation classes.
Course offerings include in-person and online classes. Explore the complete list of classes below. Find the most up-to-date information and register at catalyst.uc.edu.
For more information on the registration process, please visit UC’s Office of the Registrar.
Spring 2026 Electives
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
Registration Details
UC students can 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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