SUMMER
SESSION I
AR
111
BASIC
CERAMICS 4
Basic issues of aesthetics and technique
developed through the direct manipulation of clay. A variety of forming
techniques will be explored and demonstrated, including pinching, coiling, slab
constructing, and throwing. In addition to group and individual critiques,
weekly lectures will provide a working knowledge of kiln firing (both gas and
electric) and clay and glaze formulation. (Fulfills arts
requirement.) Lab fee: $50. Leslie
Ferst
AR
131
VISUAL
CONCEPTS 4
An introduction to the study of visual relationships on
a two-dimensional plane. Through guided exercises using both drawing and design
mediums, the course builds understanding of principles of design and
composition, as well as skills in perception, visual thinking, problem solving,
and creativity. Drawing from observation, conceptual research, and manipulation
of visual elements are integrated in this course. (Fulfills
arts requirement.) Lab fee: $50. Chloe Kettlewell
AR
217
INTERMEDIATE
CERAMICS 4
The continued development of aesthetic concepts and
techniques. Individual exploration and expression will be encouraged. Through a
structured approach with demonstrations, lectures, weekly assignments, and
group and individual critiques, the student will be exposed to hand-building
and throwing, as well as raku, salt-glazing, and
stoneware reduction techniques. Prerequisite: AR111 or permission of instructor. Lab fee:
$100
AR
223
INTERMEDIATE
DRAWING 4
An further investigation of the formal and expressive
characteristics of drawing, with a focus on drawing as visual communicative
act. Structured assignments provide a context for focused exploration of
materials and processes and development of individual vision.
AR
311
NTERMEDIATE
PAINTING 4
A continuation of painting concepts explored in
AR201, designed to further acquaint students with technical processes, formal
relationships, and conceptual issues. Structured assignments employing direct
observation (including the figure) and invention provide a context for
development of a personal vision. Other assignments will refer to historical and
contemporary movements and painting methods with readings and discussions. Prerequisite:
AR201.
Lab fee: $50 Joanne Vella
AR
318
ADVANCED
CERAMICS 4
A further intensification of the use of clay as
a medium and a continuation of the development of the forming processes of
hand-building and throwing. Also included will be the formulation of clay
bodies and the investigation of kiln firing techniques. Prerequisite: AR217. May be taken for
credit three times with permission of instructor. Lab fee: $100.
AR
326
ADVANCED DRAWING 4
A further investigation of drawing as a visual
communicative act. The development of images through
individual exploration of form, structure, and space with emphasis being placed
upon the growth of personal vision and skill. Prerequisite: AR223 or 224. May be taken for credit
three times with permission of instructor. Lab fee: $50. Joanne Vella
AR
332
ADVANCED
PAINTING 4
Further investigation of formal, expressive, and technical aspects of
painting. This course emphasizes individual exploration of structured
assignments, leading toward self-directed studio practice.
AR
351
SPECIAL
TOPICS IN STUDIO ART
Intensive, specialized study within one of the
studio disciplines listed below. Specific topics will vary from year to year,
providing students with unique opportunities to engage methods and concepts not
found in the department's regular course offerings. All courses are designed to
meet 300-level maturity requirements and are open to all students who have fulfilled
the appropriate prerequisites. This course may be repeated once for credit
provided that the topic is in a different discipline.
AR 351
A five-week course in
fine arts bronze casting. Students are taught basic foundry
practices including rubber molding, wax-work, gating and shelling. (Other
technologies presented are TIG welding, chasing and patina.) No casting
experience is necessary but students must have significant experience in sculpture
beyond the foundation level. Student applications must include three
photographs of a finished sculpture ready to be cast in bronze. Acceptance
into the program is dependent upon instructor approval of the scale and nature
of the work. Lab Fee: $200.00 (Lab
fee does not include the cost of bronze, wax or other miscellaneous supplies.) John Galt
AR
355
COMPUTER IMAGING I 4
Development of computer animation and graphic
design skills. Projects may include such diverse areas as video
animation, photomontage, scientific visualization or advertising design. Prerequisite:
AR131 or AR134 or permission of instructor. Open only to
juniors and seniors. Lab fee: $105. John
COMPUTER IMAGING II 4
Individual and group problems using computer
imaging. Projects may include work in either fields of video
animation or publishing. Prerequisite: AR355 or permission of instructor. May be taken for credit three times with permission of instructor.
Open only to juniors and seniors. Lab fee: $105. John Danison
HUMAN
GENETICS 4
An introduction to the principles of genetics and their
application to human biology. Topics include the history of genetics, the
structure, function and inheritance of genes, medical genetics, and genetic
engineering. (Fulfills natural sciences and QR2
requirements.)
EN
211
FICTION 3
Designed to enhance the student's capacity to
read novels and short stories. Explores fundamental techniques
of fiction, such as symbol and myth, irony, parody, and
stream-of-consciousness, within both conventional and experimental forms.
Recommended preparation for advanced courses in fiction.
(Fulfills humanities requirement.)
EN 229
SPECIAL
STUDIES: TEXTS IN CONTEXT
Introduction to a selected topic in literature
and/or language, with an emphasis on the relation between text and context. May be repeated with a different topic. (Fulfills humanities
requirement)
EN 229 THIS CLASS SUCKS: FILM AND THE
POPULAR CULT (URE) OF VAMPIRES 3
The vampire, as an enduring cultural metaphor for sexuality,
class struggle, and Imperialism, has inconveniently and consistently refused to
die. He (and, more recently, she) eerily
transforms to suit history and circumstances: as Nina Auerbach
explains, “every age embraces the vampire it needs.” In this class, we will survey some of the
most popular incarnations of the vampire in films, on TV, and in literature,
both classic (Bram Stoker) and contemporary (Poppy Z. Brite). We will discuss these works in the light of
recent critical scholarship which takes them seriously, to help us decide what
is at stake for our culture in the figure of the vampire. Dana Gliserman Kopans
FF
101
ELEMENTARY
FRENCH I 4
An introduction to spoken and written French emphasizing
cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on basic grammar, vocabulary, and
the development of reading, conversation, and writing skills while learning
about the cultures of
FI
101
ELEMENTARY
ITALIAN I 4
An introduction to spoken and written Italian
emphasizing cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on basic grammar,
vocabulary, and the development of reading, conversation, and writing skills
while learning about the culture of
FL 263
SPECIAL TOPICS IN FOREIGN LITERATURES
AND CULTURES
Study of a special topic in which the interrelatedness
of literature and other cultural representations is explored from a comparative
and/or theoretical perspective. Interdisciplinary in
nature, the course will bring together works of different cultural origin and
background. Intended for majors or minors in the department.
FL 263 La
Frontera Norte: border crossings through
history and politics 3
Explores border heritage and examines the phenomenon of the culture of migration
from
FS
101
ELEMENTARY
SPANISH I 4
An introduction to spoken and written Spanish
emphasizing cultural perspectives. Linguistic emphasis is on basic grammar,
vocabulary, and the development of reading, conversation, and writing skills
while learning about the cultures of
GO
223
CURRENT
ISSUES IN PUBLIC POLICY 4
An analysis of the public policy process through an
examination of several current policy issues. The course will begin with a
study of the fundamentals of policy formation, and will then investigate
specific policy issues. Issues may include AIDS, drugs, affirmative action, and
welfare. Students will participate in a mock legislative session. Prerequisite:
GO101 or
permission of instructor. Patricia Ferraioli
GO
351
TOPICS
IN POLITICAL THOUGHT
A seminar devoted to a particular issue or a
particular thinker. Topics will vary from year to year. Recent topics have
included "The 'Public' and 'Private' in Modern Political Thought,"
"Machiavelli's Political Thought," and "Shakespeare's
GO 351B PHILOSOPHIC
PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING 4
This course examines American political thought with special focus on the political and philosophic principles incorporated in the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution. Our aim is to uncover and understand the principles of our liberal, pluralistic democracy---to understand the sources of those principles, their articulation in the debates of the Founding period, and the great challenge they faced in the crisis of slavery. Hence, after a brief examination of Puritan political writings, we will turn to John Locke's *First and Second Treatises*, which had a decisive influence upon the American Founders. We will then examine works by thinkers and statesmen from the Founding period itself: Jefferson, Adams, the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. Finally, we will examine works by thinkers and statesmen who sought to perpetuate, extend, or modify the Founders' work: Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
At the conclusion of the course, students will better
understand the principles of our political order and alternative principles
which the Founders either openly rejected, hoped to
incorporate in our political order, or expected to displace. Those principles
and alternatives include: liberty and equality, individual rights vs. devotion
to the common good, representative government by consent of the governed vs.
rule by divine right, religious liberty vs. divine law, individual rights vs.
group or states’ rights, and a large commercial republic vs. an agrarian,
“virtuous” republic.
HI
121
AMERICAN
HISTORY TO THE CIVIL WAR 3
An exploration of major issues and problems of the
American past: the colonial experience to the Civil War. (Fulfills
social sciences requirement.) Hyrum Lewis
HI
363R
TOPICS
IN HISTORY
Topically organized courses based on problems
and issues of special interest at the advanced level. The specific themes to be
examined will vary from year to year. This offering is an enhanced course: Research in History (R): Students develop research
questions and hone research skills by identifying and assessing primary and/or
secondary sources (including scholarly literature), preparing interim analyses
(such as thesis statements, bibliographies, drafts), and making written or oral
presentations on final research findings. The course in a different subject area may be
repeated for credit.
HI 363R
The Economist magazine has called the
rise of the conservative movement one of the most important events in American political
and intellectual history. This course will seek to understand the meaning
of conservatism in
MB
234
FOUNDATIONS
OF ACCOUNTING I 4
An introductory course in financial accounting examining
the process of accumulating accounting information for decision-makers outside
the organization. It introduces the accounting process, reviews the preparation
of financial statements, examines the accounting for assets and liabilities,
and concludes with an examination of accounting for corporations. The course
focuses on the interpretation and effective use of financial statements and
other financial data. Prerequisite: MB107 or
permission of instructor. David Marcinko
MB
351
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Advanced and special topics in business which
reflect areas of current relevance. This course allows the
student to study in depth an area only briefly covered in the regular
curriculum or to study an advanced, currently relevant topic which would not
normally be covered in the regular course offerings. Topics will vary from
semester to semester. May be repeated for credit with
permission of department chair.
MB 351 LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS 3
This course explores the history,
theory, and practice of communication in organizations. It focuses on the challenges of cultural, national,
organizational, and personal differences in pursuing effective business
communication, with an emphasis on the role of technology. Topics covered include: workplace listening,
nonverbal communication, group dynamics, leadership, problem solving, and
decision making. Applications in
business writing and oral presentations provide each student with a practical
understanding of the importance of communication in today's global marketplace.
Prerequisite: MB107 or permission of the instructor. Laura Finnerty Paul
MU
101
RUDIMENTS
OF MUSIC 3
An introduction to musical notation, sight singing and
ear training, and rudimentary concepts of music theory. Students learn material
that can be applied to further study in music theory, some areas of
performance, and other courses. Open to students with no prior musical
experience. Students successfully mastering the material in MU101 must also
pass the department's diagnostic exam to enroll in MU241. (Fulfills humanities requirement.) Heather
Laurel
MU
255
MUSIC
TECHNOLOGY I: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MUSIC, COMPOSITION, AND RECORDING
STUDIO TECHNIQUES 3
Introduction to basic music technology, electronic
music, and professional recording studio techniques and equipment. Study of elementary acoustics,
PH
230
TOPICS
IN PHILOSOPHY
The study of a selected topic in philosophy. Course
may be repeated with permission of the department. (Fulfills
humanities requirement.)
PH 230 Philosophy, Art and Film 3
An examination of the
relationship between philosophy, art and politics that utilizes films as a
basis for discussions. The course is divided into three sections: (1) Representation and the Documentary,
(2) Propaganda and Art, (3) Film and Ideology.
Using various documentary films as examples, the first section concerns
itself with such perennial philosophical questions as: “What is the real?” “Can we faithfully represent the real?” And
“Is there such a thing as objectivity?”
The second section uses both documentary and feature films to initiate
discussion and focuses on the question of:
“What is art and what is propaganda?”
Answering this question necessarily involves a discussion of how and
whether or not the two can be differentiated and of whether or not they even
should be. The third and final section
of the course looks at popular films. It has as its subject matter the question
of whether or not, in these films, we can see our own or another society’s
ideologies and aspirations writ large upon the screen. (Fulfills humanities
requirement.)
PH
311
EXISTENTIAL
PHILOSOPHY 4
A study of the central concepts of existential
philosophy as found in the writings of such thinkers as Nietzsche, Heidegger,
Sartre, Camus, and Marcel. Concepts such as freedom, facticity,
dread, nothingness, the absurd, being-for-itself, being-in-itself
will be examined. Francisco
Gonzalez
PY
194
PRINCIPLES
AND PRACTICE OF ASTRONOMY 4
Supplements the lectures of PY192 with
telescopic observations, laboratory experiments, and analysis of other
astronomical data. Prerequisite: QR1. (Fulfills QR2
and natural sciences requirements.)
SW
224
SPECIAL
STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK
On a topic of current interest in an area of
social work. Topics will vary from year to year depending on interests of
faculty and needs of students, and might include social work practice with
alcoholism and narcotic addiction, social work in correctional settings, social
work with the developmentally disabled, social work with the aged, advocacy in
social work, or the dynamics of racism in social work
practice.
MENTAL
HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK 3
This course is designed to provide
an introduction to basic issues in mental health, and is intended to assist
students in developing a broader understanding of the occurrence and impact of
mental illness in society from a social work perspective. Students will be
introduced to the history and impact of policy on mental health issues in the
TH 251
Theater Topics
Special
topics in theory, history, and performance at the intermediate level. Coursework may include
topics related to production and performance work in preparation for a specific
production, coursework that focuses on certain playwrights, text and
performance analysis, and writing about the theater, as well as short-term
residences by guest artists. Topics may also include script analysis for
actors, introduction to performance theory, stage management, stage combat, and
audition preparation. The specific courses differ from year to year, depending
on available guest artist opportunities and faculty and student research
interests. Students may take this course
more than once with the approval of the department.
Acting for
the Camera and Video Production
This set
of courses focuses from two directions on the production of videos: from the
actor's side and the videographer's side. Students will enroll as either actors (TH251B Acting for the
Camera) or videographers (TH251B Video
Production) for two credits, and then join together for the one credit
collaboration in (TH251A Collaborative
Workshop) for joint work on producing videos.
The goals of these courses is to provide students with a solid grasp of
the processes involved in working on either side of the camera, and then by
bringing them together to produce finished pieces, to give them an appreciation
of all angles of video production
TH251A Collaborative
Workshop 1
This collaborative
piece will bring students from each of the two sides of the camera together for
the production of several finished products. Co-requisite: TH251B Video Production or TH251B Acting for the
Camera) Ralph
Pascucci/Barbara Gulan
TH251B Video
Production 2
Teaches
skills needed to produce finished videotapes or document live productions in
the field. A hands-on
class that will give students experience working with video production
equipment and actors. Camera operation, shooting techniques, editing,
sound, and lighting will be considered.
Student feedback and interest will help determine to what extent
specific topics are covered. The course examines the tools and techniques of
video production, how they relate to an actor’s performance and impact the
viewer. It further experiments with which technologies or rules can be
stretched to accommodate ones creative expression. Prerequisite:
some experience in the use of video equipment and/or editing software. Interested students should submit a brief
outline of their experience and, if available, a sample of their work to the
Director of Summer Sessions by May 12, 2008. Co-requisite: TH251A Collaborative Workshop. Enrollment limited to 8. Ralph Pascucci
TH251B Acting
for the Camera 2
“The
Camera Doesn’t Lie”. Authenticity and
specificity are the cornerstones of acting for the camera. Students will learn the basics of acting in
REAL TIME in front of the camera, including auditions, screen tests for pilot
season, and preparation for roles in professional camera production. The class
will explore the similarities and differences between acting for commercials,
film, soap-opera, independent film, and television, including sitcoms and hour
long series. Emphasis will be placed on the unique quality each actor can bring
to his/her role, with particular attention paid to choices, camera shots,
continuity, close-ups, relaxation, memorization, discipline, preparation and
freedom. Prerequisite: TH104
Introduction to Acting. Co-requisite: TH251A Collaborative Workshop. Enrollment
limited to 8 Barbara Gulan