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General Education courses
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Course Descriptions
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Arts |
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AARH 170 Survey of Art in the Western World I |
Survey of art from prehistoric times through
the 14th century focusing on architecture,
sculpture and painting of the ancient Near
East and Europe. |
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AARH 171 Survey of Art in the Western World II |
Survey of art from the 14th century to the
present focusing on painting, sculpture and
architecture of Europe and the Americas. |
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AARH 208 Greek Archaeology |
Survey of the prehistoric and historical
cultures of ancient Greece, as revealed by
archaeology, from the Neolithic to the
Hellenistic era, with emphasis on the
evolution of pottery style, painting,
sculpture and architecture.
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AARH 260 Introduction to Cinema |
Survey of the silent and sound classics of the
cinema with emphasis on the changing
conceptions of cinematographic form and
content. Screenings of selected European and
American films. |
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AARH 265 History of Photography |
A survey of photography from its invention in
1839 to recent trends. Emphasizes why it was
developed, the major19th century documentary
and artistic uses, and the extraordinary range
of 20th century explorations. An integrated
approach tied to parallel social and artistic
events.
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AARH 280 Chinese Painting |
Introduces students to the major works of
traditional Chinese painting and analyzes
those works to arrive at an understanding of
life in traditional China. The major class
activity will be viewing, discussing and
analyzing slides of Chinese paintings.
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AART 105 Beginning Drawing |
Drawing encompasses all the visual
disciplines; it will be taught as a way of
thinking and planning for other fields of
creative endeavor. Drawing is a way of seeing,
thinking, and feeling through making marks.
Students will be exposed to objective drawing
techniques with an emphasis on two-dimensional
design.
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AART 110 Two-Dimensional Design |
The principles of two-dimensional design and
composition intended primarily as a
preparatory course for all other courses
concerned with the two-dimensional approach. |
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AART 115 Three-Dimensional Design |
A problem-solving introduction to the
principles and elements of three-dimensional
design. Demonstrations and implementations of
equipment, methods and materials encourage
students to develop their interpretive and
technical facility, while solving problems
that deal with form, space, structure, scale
and volume.
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ACAS 202 Understanding the Arts |
Interdisciplinary course designed to foster an
awareness and understanding of the
significance of great works of Western art,
music and literature. Students will study how
to perceive and analyze works of art drawn
from various periods. Categories include:
architecture, sculpture, painting, music,
drama, poetry and fiction.
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ACLA 208 Greek Archaeology |
Survey of the prehistoric and historical
cultures of ancient Greece, as revealed by
archaeology, from the Neolithic to the
Hellenistic era, with emphasis on the
evolution of pottery style, painting,
sculpture and architecture.
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AEAC 280 Chinese Painting |
Introduces students to the major works of
traditional Chinese painting and analyzes
those works to arrive at an understanding of
life in traditional China. The major class
activity will be viewing, discussing and
analyzing slides of Chinese paintings.
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AENG 102Z Introduction to Creative Writing |
Introductory course in creative writing.
Practice in the writing of poetry, fiction,
autobiography, and other literary forms.
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ALCS 216 Music and Society in Latin America:
Past and Present |
This course will deal with two basic issues:
the evolution of musical thought throughout
Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the
present, and the relationship between musical
manifestations and the prevailing social order
in which those activities took place.
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AMUS 100 Introduction to Music |
Understanding
the art of music through directed listening
emphasizing the many uses of musical material.
Uses numerous illustrations accenting the
criteria that determine quality.
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AMUS 110 Basic Music Theory |
Consideration of the rhythmic, melodic and
harmonic elements of music through writing,
dictation and analysis of rhythm, modes,
intervals, keys, scales, triads in progression
and form. Analysis of a variety of musical
styles. Previous musical experience helpful
but not necessary.
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214H American Music (*open to Honors College
students only) |
American music from 1620 to the present.
Prerequisite(s): one 100- or 200-level music
lecture course or equivalent experience.
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AMUS 216 Music and Society in Latin America:
Past and Present |
This course will deal with two basic issues:
the evolution of musical thought throughout
Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the
present, and the relationship between musical
manifestations and the prevailing social order
in which those activities took place.
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ATHR 107 Introduction to Dramatic Art |
The components
of dramatic art; attention to the
contributions of acting, script, makeup,
scenery, lighting, sound, music and
architecture to the theatre as a unified
creative expression.
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120 Understanding Design for the Performing
Arts |
An introduction to the creative and historical
processes, principles, and practices of design
for the performing arts. Using theatre as the
primary form, this course provides an overview
of scenery, lighting, costuming, sound, and
special effects, examining how each plays a
role in defining resolutions to the major
issues of live performance design.
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ATHR 162 Introduction to Modern Dance |
An exploration of the fundamentals of modern
dance technique: body alignment, coordination,
strength and flexibility, locomotion performed
in rhythmic patterns with an emphasis on
anatomically efficient movement and energy
projection. An investigation of the elements
of movement: space, time and energy and the
creative and expressive aspects of dance
through improvisation, problem solving,
composition and performance. The study of the
development of modern dance as an art form.
This course will include readings in dance
theory and history, video and live concert
viewing, movement studies, journals, and a
final piece for public viewing. No previous
experience necessary.
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ATHR 221 Development of Theatre and Drama I |
A survey of dramatic literature and theatrical
art in ancient Greece and Rome, Asia and
Medieval Europe. This course includes
introductory material to provide a foundation
for further study in dramatic literature and
theatre history.
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ATHR 222 Development of Theatre and Drama II |
A survey of dramatic literature and theatrical
art from the Renaissance to the late 19th
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ATHR 235 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design |
Exploration of the elements of design and
principles of composition, especially as they
relate to the visual aspects of theatre.
Lectures will emphasize scenic and costume
design, with projects, exercises and classroom
discussions aimed at developing visual
awareness and imagination.
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