School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture Winter Session Courses
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APH 294 – Culture of Place
Culture of Place explores contemporary conditions in the built environment as they are shaped by cultural phenomena. In particular, this course investigates aspects of the built environment that often are not recognized as designed or intentional. The shape and character of our built environment plays a significant role in orienting and directing the course of our lives and that of the society in which we live.
School of Art Winter Session Courses
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ARS 100 – Introduction to Art (HU)
Understanding of art and its relationship to everyday life through painting, sculpture, architecture, and design. No credit for Art majors or non-Art majors who have completed ARS 101 or 102 or 300.
ARS 101 – Art History – Prehistory through Middle Ages (HU & H)
History of Western art from the Paleolithic period through the Middle Ages.
ARS 102 – Art History – Renaissance to Present (HU & H)
History of Western art from the Renaissance to the present.
ARS 250 – History of Photography (HU)
History of photography from the 19th century to the present.
ARS 300 – Introduction to Art (HU)
Understanding of art and its relationship to everyday life through painting, sculpture, architecture, and design. No credit for Art majors or non-Art majors who have completed ARS 101 or 102 or 100.
ARS 394 – Art History: Egyptian Art and Culture
Explore the fascinating civilization of ancient Egypt from the Pre-dynastic to the Greco-Roman Period.
ART 494 – Body Tech Performance
The first week of class will be an on-line lesson. Students will explore emergent electronic technologies for performance and installation framed by the theme Lunar Outpost. Interactive technologies offer the means to extend, manipulate and color our environments in a new manner. We will look at how interactive systems for physical performance and environmental installation could supplement and augment conditions experienced in extreme environments like the moon. Students will work with Arduino microcontrollers and blue-tooth technologies to create networked sensor systems for the control of lights, video projection and sound.
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School of Dance Winter Session Courses
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DCE 494 – Body Tech Performance
The first week of class will be an on-line lesson. Students will explore emergent electronic technologies for performance and installation framed by the theme Lunar Outpost. Interactive technologies offer the means to extend, manipulate and color our environments in a new manner. We will look at how interactive systems for physical performance and environmental installation could supplement and augment conditions experienced in extreme environments like the moon. Students will work with Arduino microcontrollers and blue-tooth technologies to create networked sensor systems for the control of lights, video projection and sound.
School of Design Innovation Winter Session Courses
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GRA 294 - Topic: InDesign
Online course. More info.
GRA 294 - Topic: Illustrator
Online course. More info.
GRA 294 - Topic: Photoshop
Online course. More info.
INT 494 – A Tale of Two Cities
For more information on this Winter Study Abroad opportunity, visit the Study Abroad Office. This class meets in Dubai from 12/27/09 – 01/11/2010.
INT 494 – Portfolio Design
Department consent required.
School of Music Winter Session Courses
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MUS 100 – Music Fundamentals
Provides non-music majors with sufficient symbol literacy to begin work in the field of musical learning. Credit not applicable toward any music degree.
MUS 354 – Special Topics in Popular Music (HU)
Emphasizes historical, cultural, and performance patterns in a variety of popular idioms such as, but not limited to, rock, folk, jazz, and Afro-American music. Topics this summer:
- Beatles
- Elvis
- Hip Hop
- Rock I
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School of Theatre and Film Winter Session Courses
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THE 100 – Introduction to Theatre (HU)
Surveys theatre production from the Greeks to contemporary theatre. Prerequisites: Non-Theatre majors only.
THE 405 – Great Comedy Films (HU)
Examines processes and influences of one or more great film performers and/or directors. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Fee (hybrid/Internet). Prerequisites: Must have completed ENG102, ENG105 or ENG108 with a C or greater.
THP 101 – Acting Introduction
Introduces basic principles of acting. Topics include terminology, scene and character analysis, exercises and improvisation, audition preparation. Course is designed for non-majors.
THP 311 – Improvisation with Youth
Basic materials, techniques, and theories for facilitating improvisational drama with children and youth. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.
THP 312 – Puppetry with Children
Construction and manipulation of puppets; practice in performance skills. Emphasizes educational and recreational uses of puppetry by and with children. Fee. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
THP 387 – Acting: TV and Film
Professional television and film acting techniques, terminology, and on-camera experience. Fee. Prerequisites: Must have completed THP101 or THP102 with a B or greater OR must be a Film and Media Production major.
THP 494 – Movement, Observation, Vision, Experimentation
A rigorous movement intensive dedicated to investigating diverse physical theatre training. Instructor consent required.
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