The Department of the Arts is comprised of film, graphic design, music, theatre and Visual arts programs. All five programs contribute courses to the Core Curriculum. The Department of the Arts provides an education that encompasses the fine arts as a historical, cultural and social study within a liberal arts context. The curriculum strives to prepare students for the engagement of the imagination and the intellect through a comprehensive analysis of theory and application of practical skills.
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News
Mariam Ibrahim '19 Designs Hospital Gowns to Track Patient Health, Featured on CNN
Mariam Ibrahim '19, a graphic design graduate, was featured on CNN and at the Global Grad Show in Dubai for her project Hale, a series of hospital garments designed to improve a patient's sense of well-being. Made with antibacterial materials, the gowns use sensors to track a patient's temperature, blood pressure, oxygen and other vital signs.
AUC Students Reflect on 1919 Revolution Through Music
With a fresh unconventional take on history, AUC students have worked on producing an archival publication as part of the University's centennial celebrations to document the 1919 Egyptian Revolution while reproducing and recreating the ingenious songs of the Egyptian composer Sayed Darwish and poet Badie Khairy, who “informed as they entertained” Egyptians at the time.
AUC Theatre Students Work at Cairo International Festival for Contemporary and Experimental Theatre
AUC theatre students were involved in over 20 different plays and workshops brought to Cairo from around the world as part of the 26th annual Cairo International Festival for Contemporary and Experimental Theatre. Students majoring and minoring in theatre volunteered their time to help translate, organize workshops and volunteer both behind the scenes and on stage at one of largest theatre festivals in the region.
Arts in Motion
AUC Theater Program Challenge
AUC Theatre Program Presents: Campus-wide Remote Playwriting Challenge For Students, Staff, Faculty and Alumni.
A Visually Impaired Person's Journey with Music
What's it like living with a visual impairment? Maha Khalil '10, adjunct faculty member, is raising awareness through her YouTube channel, Legally Blind, on topics related to visual impairment.
This Is Not a Concert
John Baboukis, professor and director of the Music Program, kick off the School of Humanities and Social Sciences new series, This is Not a Concert.
“This Is Not a Concert” (series) — No. 2
John Baboukis, harpsichord Flashy Fingerwork — catchy tunes from George Frideric Handel: Introduction (0:00) The Harmonious Blacksmith (Theme and Variations, from Suite No. 5) 1. Air (1:25) 2. Variation 1 (2:22) 3. Variation 2 (3:06) 4. Variation 3 (3:51) 5. Variation 4 (4:36) 6. Variation 5 (5:19)
“This Is Not a Concert” (series) — No. 3
Dina Iskander, soprano Nayer Nagui, piano Introduction (0:00) A Broadway tune from Rodgers & Hammerstein: “If I Loved You,” from Carousel (2:57)
“This Is Not a Concert” (series) — No. 4
Nesma Mahgoub, mezzo-soprano Introduction (0:00) A message for everyone in the time of COVID: “Rise Up,” a pop/Gospel song by Andra Day (2:03)
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