Begin your 艺术 or 音乐 Major or Career at BHC
艺术, 设计 and Performing 艺术s department at the Quad-Cities Campus offers programs for students to prepare for a career or major in art or music. The department also offers electives, clubs and performance groups.
艺术 & 设计 音乐 & Performing 艺术s Scholarship Opportunities Program Information
艺术 and 设计
Learning art and design skills, while developing a professional portfolio will prepare you for a major or career in dozens of fields, including graphic design, digital media, illustration, 摄影 and fine art practices.
Areas of focus for transfer students
If you plan to transfer into an art or design major to complete a bachelor’s degree, use this sample transfer plan:
艺术 (including Graphic 设计/Visual Communication) (PDF)
If you have a transfer school in mind, your advisor will customize a transfer plan for that college or university. BHC also has many transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of majors.
Hands-on Classes
You have access to iMac labs, 艺术工作室, 摄影 studios and professional equipment to get hands-on experience with industry standard facilities.
Clubs and Activities
- 艺术Collective: Student run art club that hosts 事件 such as artist workshops and field trips.
- 旅行 to Chicago museums and art galleries.
- 艺术Space Gallery: Monthly exhibits by local, regional and national artists. At the end of the academic year, 艺术Space is reserved for our Student 艺术 Show. BHC students submit artworks that are judged by a local professional artist.
艺术Fusion Magazine
艺术Fusion is produced every other year by and for the students of Black Hawk College. 论文, digital drawing, 摄影, painting and other student works are featured in this student-designed and professionally-published magazine.
艺术Fusion 2024 magazine (PDF)
艺术Fusion 2022 magazine (PDF)
Social Media
Follow BHC 艺术 and 设计 on social media to see what students are doing and stay connected with community 事件:
音乐
Our full music program includes theory, aural skills, music history, applied lessons and ensembles. 学生 at BHC are able to participate in three choirs, concert band, jazz ensemble, guitar ensemble and string orchestra.
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New students must apply for admission to Black Hawk College before enrolling in classes, auditioning for ensembles, or entering a degree program.
试镜
学生 enrolling in applied music courses for the first time at Black Hawk College are encouraged to audition on their major instrument to ensure placement in the appropriate level of applied music and to be eligible for music achievement awards.
试镜 are scheduled on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Audition requirements will be sent at the time of scheduling.
Audition Scheduling Form »
Choose Your Ensemble
Make music with like-minded musicians in a BHC ensemble. Special scholarships are available for students who participate in ensembles, and you’ll also receive elective credit for participating.
To get started, fill out the Ensemble Participation Form »
Instrumental Ensembles
- Concert Band – Large, non-auditioned instrumental ensemble open to BHC students and community members.
- Guitar Ensemble – A non-auditioned group comprised of beginner, intermediate and advanced classical and acoustic guitarists.
- Jazz Ensemble – Small instrumental ensemble performing traditional and contemporary jazz with an emphasis on improvisational techniques.
- String Orchestra – Large, non-auditioned orchestral ensemble open to BHC students and community members.
Vocal Ensembles
- Chamber Singers – Auditioned a cappella ensemble of eight to sixteen singers who perform challenging literature in a variety of styles.
- Concert Choir – Non-auditioned mixed chorus of 15-30 members who perform concerts throughout the year.
- Community Chorale – A non-auditioned group choir comprised of singing enthusiasts of all ages. Retired people, working people, along with traditional-aged college students and some high school students help to create a truly multi-generational ensemble.
Clubs and 事件
- 音乐 Makers Meetup student-run club
- Field trips to concerts and museums
- Visiting artists and workshops
- Open Mic Nights and other special 事件
Areas of focus for transfer students
If you plan to transfer into a music major to complete a bachelor’s degree, refer to these sample transfer plans:
音乐 (Performance or Education) (PDF)
音乐 (Therapy) (PDF)
音乐 (业务) (PDF)
If you have a transfer school in mind, your advisor will customize a transfer plan for that college or university. BHC also has many transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of majors.
音乐-related Career 资源
CareersIn音乐.com
Browse through a comprehensive list of music organizations to learn more about what a path in music performance, music business, music therapy and music education might look like for you.
Majoringin音乐.com
Learn more about the ways you can pursue your education in music and turn your passion into a career you love.
Strategic National 艺术s 校友 Project
SNAAP, administrated by Indiana University, provides annual information about current occupations of art alumni, where artists reside, education satisfaction and how many art alumni have gone on to earn graduate degrees.
Social media
Follow BHC 音乐 on social media to see what students are doing and stay connected with community 事件:
Scholarship Opportunities
Achievement 奖s can reduce cost of attendance by earning up to 12 credit waivers each semester.
Foundation and other BHC scholarships
- Jeanne Tamisiea Memorial Scholarship (for art students)
- William Butterworth Foundation Scholarship (for art students)
- BHC Presidential Scholarship
Scholarships are also available at many transfer institutions.