Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Department

Visual Arts

In these classes, students may develop skills in traditional art forms such as painting, drawing, and ceramics. In our Visual Communication area, students also use new media art forms that incorporate the use of computer and digital technology. Art appreciation and art history courses enrich students' understanding of all the visual arts and the ways in which artists explore and communicate the depths of human experience within their chosen medium. The Art Gallery in the Fine Arts Building hosts numerous shows throughout the year and is an important part of our educational programming for our art students.

Degrees

• Art Degree (Associate of Arts - U224A50)
• Art Degree (Associate of Fine Arts - U250M50)
• Digital Photography Degree (Associate in Applied Science - C249C)
• Visual Communication - Graphic Design Degree (Associate in Applied Science - C248C)

Certificates

• Digital Photography Certificate - C348O
• Layout and Design Certificate - C448W
• Visual Communication - Graphic Design Certificate - C348C
• Visual Communication - Social Media Design Certificate - C448U

Courses

• Art Courses
• Visual Communication Courses

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Performing Arts

Areas include Music, Theater, and Dance.

In Music, applied lessons in a variety of instruments and in voice are taught by highly qualified musicians. In addition to private instruction, students may develop performance skills by participating in Concert Band, Choir, and Jazz Ensembles. Foundation courses for musicians such as Music Theory, Sight-Singing and Ear-Training are offered as are courses in Music Technology. Many of theses classes are taught in our Music Laboratory, where student learning is enhanced through the use of computer technology. Every semester, several classes in music appreciation and music history are offered as well. These courses are available both on campus as well as online.

The Theater area offers a wide array of courses and programming. Classes that teach students to appreciate and understand theater as an art form are enjoyed by many students every semester. In addition, several classes in acting are offered in which students learn basic techniques of characterization, script analysis, auditioning and other skills crucial to the beginning actor. The Theater area also produces a four-production season each year. Classics, comedies, serious dramas as well as musicals are included in our programming. There is something for everyone to enjoy, and at affordable prices. Plays are presented in the intimate studio space in the Fine Arts building (Cox Auditorium) and musicals are produced in the larger Performing Arts Center in the Robert Collins Center building on the east side of campus.

The Performing Arts area also includes courses in Dance Appreciation.

Degrees

• Music Degree (Associate in Arts - U224A51)
• Music Degree (Associate in Fine Arts - U250M)
• Music Technology Degree (Associate in Arts U224A52)
• Speech/Theatre Degree (Associate in Arts -U224A22)

Courses

• Music Courses
• Speech/Theatre Courses

Music Program

Triton College's Music Program is designed to offer all freshman and sophomore-level coursework for the Bachelor of Music or Music Education degree for students planning to pursue this degree at a four-year institution.

Music study at Triton College prepares students for careers in education, performance, or music technology. The variety of courses offered, state-of-the art facilities, and renowned faculty offer a rewarding yet affordable music education.

Pianist, composer, and improviser Joann Cho performs regularly with Chicago based contemporary music ensembles Picosa, Fonema Consort, and Aperiodic. She has recently performed with members of Dal Niente, Eighth Blackbird, and Spektral Quartet in performances at Goodspeed Hall (University of Chicago), Gottlieb Hall (Merit School), Preston Bradley Hall (Chicago Cultural Center), and the Garfield Park Conservatory. Cho was a collaborating artist for "*And" - a 2013 release by Chicago based tape label, Parlour Tapes+, and she is currently recording an album of contemporary solo piano works entitled Elaeth Songs.

Cho received her M.A. and Ph.D. from University of California Santa Barbara in music composition, and her B.M. from Northwestern University in piano performance and music composition. Cho is currently the Director of Bands and Choral Activities at Triton College. She also serves as music director for the Hobart Shakespeareans, an internationally recognized youth Shakespeare program in Los Angeles, lead by Rafe Esquith. Cho lives with her husband, Jonathon and their son, Elaeth in Forest Park.

Adjunct Faculty

Name	Area of teaching	Email
Alex Beltran	Applied Clarinet & Applied Saxophone	alexanderbeltran@triton.edu
Dr. Tim Burns	Director of Jazz Band	timothyburns@triton.edu
Soo-Yon Choi	Applied Piano	sooyonchoi@triton.edu
Natalie Colas	Applied Voice, Director of Choir	nathaliecolasgrant@triton.edu
James Davis	Jazz Studies	jamesdavis@triton.edu
David Flippo	---	davidflippo@triton.edu
Josh Graham	Drums & Percussion	joshuagraham@triton.edu
Dr. Peter Jermihov	Applied Voice	peterjermihov@triton.edu
Ray Koehler	Jazz/Rock Piano	reimundkoehler@triton.edu
Dr. Julie Koidin	Applied Flute	juliekoidin@triton.edu
Dr. Akiko Konishi	Applied Piano	akikokonishi@triton.edu
Ingrid Israel Mikolajczyk	Applied Voice	ingridmikolajczyk@triton.edu
Cara Schlecker	Applied Violin	caraschlecker@triton.edu
Robert Sherman	Applied Guitar	robertsherman@triton.edu
Jon Smith	Electronic Music	jonathansmith@triton.edu
Michael Staron	Applied Bass	michaelstaron@triton.edu
Jeremy David Ward	Applied Cello	jeremyward@triton.edu
Cacie Willhoft	Applied Piano	caciewillhoft@triton.edu

 

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Communication Arts

This area of the Fine Arts department includes Speech Communication and Mass Communication.

In Speech classes, students learn how to effectively communicate ideas and feelings through the spoken word. As a core component within our General Education curriculum, most students who pursue a degree at Triton College will enroll in one of our Principles of Effective Speaking classes. Some students may wish to take our Advanced Public Speaking class or Introduction to Performance Studies class as well. Additional course offerings include Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Small Group Communication and Gender and Communication.

Degrees

• Speech Communication Degree (Associates in Arts - U224A23)

Courses

• Speech/Theatre Courses

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Mass Communication

Students explore human communication in its many mediated forms, including radio, television, film, print, the internet, and even hip-hop music! Our Film History and Appreciation courses are especially popular with students.

Degrees

• Mass Communication - Multimedia Degree (Associate in U224A09)

Courses

• Mass Communication - Multimedia Courses

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