# Arts, Noncredit (ARTS) courses

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 4 courses

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-art-social-science/courses/arts-courses

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### ARTS-500 — Painting for Adults

- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Course duration: 54-90 hours; open entry format

This course offers adult community members an introduction to the principles, elements, and practices of painting in oil and acrylic medium. Students will focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. (11/25)

### ARTS-507B — Music Therapy for Adults - Intermediate

- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/arts.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/arts.md)
- Course duration: 54 hours; open entry format
- Limitation on enrollment: Students must demonstrate ability to sight-read music for their instrument

This 54 hour course provides experience in performing concert and symphonic band literature. Public performance and exchange concerts are scheduled in addition to class instruction and rehearsals. (05/19)

### ARTS-512 — Choral Dynamics

- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/arts.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/arts.md)
- Course duration: 54-72 hours; open entry
- Limitation on enrollment: Ability to accurately match pitch and correctly follow verbal instructions

This 54-72 hour course Is a study of standard choral literature. It emphasizes part-singing, intonation, breath control, vocal development, style, eras, musical devices, etc. The ensemble makes several public concert appearances each year. (5/19)

### ARTS-520 — Theatre Production in the Community

- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/arts.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/arts.md)
- Course duration: 54-108 hours; open entry format
- Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment by audition or interview

This class offers the beginning or intermediate adult community member the opportunity to perform theatrical roles and/or learn the basics of technical positions in theatrical rehearsal and public performance. (12/20)