Courses

Introduces students to the study of media, culture, and communication. The course surveys models, theories, and analytical perspectives that form the basis of study in the major. Topics include dialogue, discourse, mass and interpersonal communication, political economy, language, subject-formation, critical theory, experience, and reception. Liberal Arts Core/CORE Equivalent for Societies and the Social Sciences.

Introduces students to the study of media, culture, and communication. The course surveys models, theories, and analytical perspectives that form the basis of study in the major. Topics include dialogue, discourse, mass and interpersonal communication, political economy, language, subject-formation, critical theory, experience, and reception.

Beginning & traditional techniques for jewelry & metalsmithing. Through demonstrations & practice, students create individual projects in a variety of materials. Discussions & assignments consider preconceived notions about jewelry as well as structural design problems.

This course provides an overview of the most relevant qualitative methods used to research media audiences, platforms, technologies, industry, history, policies and texts.

Principally for nondance majors. Introduction to modern dance, including analysis of movement in dance technique and improvisation.

An examination of the ways in which culture and context shape counselor and client identities and their cross-cultural encounters. Topics include individual identities and systems of societal privilege and oppression
associated with gender and sexuality, race/ethnicity, disabilities, class, religion, and other forms of cultural influences. The course also focuses on effective strategies for navigating cross-cultural relationships in
helping professions.

An examination of the ways in which culture and context shape counselor and client identities and their cross-cultural encounters. Topics include individual identities and systems of societal privilege and oppression associated with gender and sexuality, race/ethnicity, disabilities, class, religion, and other forms of cultural influences. The course also focuses on effective strategies for navigating cross-cultural relationships in helping professions.

Survey of the scope and variety of practices in the music therapy profession. Current research and methodologies. Contrasting modalities of treatment. Relationship to arts therapies, music education, special education. Of special interest to educators, performers, and art professionals.

Basic technical & conceptual principles of painting through in-the-studio practice. The relationship between form & content (technique & concept) is informed by art history & theory. Therefore, such processes as palette orientation, paint manipulation, & canvas preparation are determined by their appropriate use according to chosen time.

Assignments, critiques & demonstrations through in-the-studio-practices for the more advanced painting student. The relationship between form & content (technique & concept) is informed by art history & theory. Such processes as palette orientation, paint manipulation, & canvas preparation are discussed as well as contemporary painting practices. Individual & group critiques support studio activities.

Assignments, critiques and demonstrations through in-the-studio-practices for the more advanced painting student. The relationship between form and content (technique and concept) is informed by art history and theory. Such processes as palette orientation, paint manipulation, and canvas preparation are discussed as well as contemporary painting practices. Individual and group critiques support studio activities.

How can we explain the many violent conflicts around the world today? What is the lived experience of people in conflict-affected contexts? What can international and local actors do to build peace? These are just some of the many questions that undergraduate students will tackle in this introduction to peace and conflict studies. Students will become familiar with theoretical perspectives, real-world examples, and analytical skills to better understand, critically evaluate, and respond to contemporary issues related to peace and conflict.

This course is an introduction to the concepts and techniques used to manage
performing arts organizations. Subjects include organizational structure, trustee/staff relations, marketing, audience building, fund-raising, human resources, community engagement, performance measurement, leadership, strategic planning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through readings, class discussion, case exercises, and engaging with professional arts managers, students will acquire an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing performing arts managers.

Consideration of the major theories of personality. The work of various theorists is discussed as it relates to personality development through the life span.

Liberal Arts Core/CORE Equivalent - satisfies the requirement for Society & Social Sciences

Introduction to the use of photography as a medium of documentation and expression. Assignments and critiques enhance the development of individual work while developing photographic skills and techniques. Students provide their own camera and paper. Enlargers and photographic chemicals are provided in class.

Assignments, critiques & demonstrations for the more advanced photography student. Further exploration of the use of photography as a medium of documentation & expression. Assignments & critiques enhance the development of individual work while developing photographic skills & techniques. Students provide their own camera & paper. Enlargers & photographic chemicals are provided in class.

Introduction to the use of photography as a medium of documentation and expression. Assignments and critiques enhance the development of individual work while developing photographic skills and techniques. Students provide their own cameras. Enlargers and photographic chemicals are provided in class.

Assignments, critiques and demonstrations in an intensive survey course for the more advanced printmaking student covering a variety of printmaking techniques including etching, monotype, woodcut, and silkscreen. many new and innovative printmaking media and techniques will be introduced throughout the semester. Demonstrations and lectures. Aesthetic and historical concerns addressed throughout the course.

An intensive survey course covering a variety of printmaking techniques including etching, monotype, woodcut, & silkscreen. many new & innovative printmaking media & techniques will be introduced throughout the semester. Demonstrations & lectures. Aesthetic & historical concerns addressed throughout the course.

This is the first in a four-course sequence in which students create, assess and refine their portfolios. Portfolios are web-based and include performance observations, case studies, peer ratings, specialty certification, documentation of professional activities, publications, and presentation summaries. At the end of the program, students present their portfolio to a panel of faculty members. The portfolio must document how the student integrated knowledge and skills learned in the curriculum to his or her specialty practice area.