Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! An equal number of ARTS 130 and ARTS 140 courses are offered every fall and winter term. Students do not have to take them in sequence — they can start with 140, then take 130 in a following term, or vice versa.

We welcome you to propose either course (ARTS 130 or ARTS 140), for any term (fall or winter).

Yes! And we encourage it!

From experience, the best practice is to reduce the amount of content you teach. Slimming content appeals to students headed toward many different disciplines. For more detailed information, please our Arts First best practices. 

Not necessarily. These are smaller classes, but with larger expectations for feedback from instructors. Expect to lecture less (so you’ll save prep time there) and instead focus on creating hands-on in-class activities that have students practicing communication skills and engaging actively with the material.  Most instructors report that Arts First classes take about the same amount of time as a typical class, but the work is different. Take a look at some sample syllabi and assignments.  Those examples hopefully provide a sense of how others are doing it.