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ARS
18 courses with the subject ARS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ARS 251The Arts of a World Capital: London ()3
Multidisciplinary course introducing students to the architecture and museums and the musical, dance, and theatrical performances of London. Historical and social context of these works of art. The infrastructure in London that makes its unusual artistic vitality and quality possible. Taught in London. GEP Humanities, GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Visual and Performing
Interdisciplinary study of art, architecture, music and theater in turn- of-the-century Vienna and of the political and scientific thinking that surrounded these arts. Taught in Vienna. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Visual and Performing Arts Typically offered in Summer only ARS 257/STS 257 Technology in the Arts (3 credit hours) The interaction between technology and the arts with an emphasis on developments in Western art of the twentieth century. Historical and emerging issues include: sound and film recordings, the addition of sound to films, the impact of films and television on theater, the impact of radio, computer applications to music, the visual arts, and literature. GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Use of mathematics and models in the composition of western music of various time periods with an emphasis on the twentieth century. Critical analysis of trivial and non-trivial uses of mathematics; differentiation between mathematics as an analytical tool and mathematics as a compositional tool. Survey of models including geographical, grammatical, and graphic. Typically offered in Spring only
Interactions between the arts and politics. Specific instances and types of political art from the past and the present. Patronage, censorship, propaganda, art in times of war, the artist's options and powers, aesthetics and criticism. GEP Visual and Performing Arts Typically offered in Fall only
ARS 295Introductory Special Topics in Arts Studies (3
hours) Investigation of a topic in Arts Studies at an introductory level. Topic and mode of study to be determined by faculty member. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer Arts Studies (ARS) 1 ARS 306/MUS 306 Music Composition with Computers (3 credit hours) Survey of the theory and history of computer music, compositional algorithms, digital synthesis techniques, composition of at least one computer music work -- a computer-assisted composition for traditional instruments, a piece for computer music on tape, a real-time piece, or a piece that combines tape and instrument(s). y 200) GEP Visual and Performing Arts Typically offered in Fall and Spring ARS 346/AFS 346 Black Popular Culture (3 credit hours) An interdisciplinary examination of contemporary black cultural expression in film, music, art, and the media. Emphasis on race, class, gender, and political discourse. This class may be scheduled with a small percentage of seats held for IDS Students Only.
ge and Literature Concentra 3 ARS 351 3 ARS 353 3 ARS 354 3 COM 321 3 COM 364 3 COM 374 3 COM 395 3 COM 411 3 D 231 3 DAN 272 3 DAN 295 3 ENG 282 3 ENG 289 3 ENG 321 3 ENG 323 3 ENG 359 3 ENG 364 3 ENG 374 3 ENG 375 3 ENG 378 3 ENG 382 3 ENG 384 3 ENG 385 3 ENG 411 3 ENG 426 3 ENG 492 3 GD 203 3 GD 303 3 HA 201 HA 202 Hours HA 203 3 HA 240 3 HA 298 3 HA 395 3 HA 401 HA 404 HA 410 HA 498 HESM 322 HESM 324 HESM 326 HI 240 HI 307 HI 320 HI 402 HI 407 HI 408 HI 502 HI 507 HI 508 tion Arts, Ideas and Values 3 Arts and Cross-Cultural Contacts 3 The Arts and the Sacred 3 Survey of Rhetorical Theory 3 History of Film to 1940 3 History of Film From 1940 3 Studies in Rhetoric and Digital Media 3 Rhetorical Criticism 3 Design History for Engineers and Scientists 3 Dance Composition - Solo Forms 1 State Dance Company 2 Introduction to Film 3 Poetry Writing 3 Survey of Rhetorical Theory 3 Writing in Rhetorical Traditions 3 Topics in Film Studies 3 History of Film to 1940 3 History of Film From 1940 3 African American Cinema 3 Women & Film 3 Film and Literature 3 Introduction to Film Theory 3 Biblical Backgrounds of English Literature 3 Rhetorical Criticism 3 Analyzing Style 3 Special Topics in Film and Media Studies 3 History of Graphic Design 3 Graphic Design Theory and Practice 3 History of Art from Caves to the Renaissance 3 History of Art From the Renaissance Through the 3 20th Century History of American Art 3 Introduction to Visual Culture 3 Special Topics in Art History 3 History of Art: Study Abroad 3 19th Century European Art from Revolution to 3
An examination of the way works of art embody a particular understanding of what is real and what is worthwhile and shape their viewers' ideas and values. Case studies approach. GEP Visual and Performing Arts Typically offered in Spring only
Study of works of art that allude to or combine two or more traditions. Examples from film, dance, music, theater and visual arts. Analysis of the role of the exotic in art. The role of arts of multiple traditions in inaugurating new artistic movements, such as Ming landscape painting. Impact of electronic media on contemporary multicultural arts, such as Nepali pop. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Visual and Performing Arts Typically offered in Fall and Spring
The support and critique of religion through the arts. Study of religious symbolism embodied in works of art from a number of traditions and genres. The interrelationship between art and religion, history, culture, spirituality, and ritual. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Visual and Performing Arts Typically offered in Fall only
Detailed investigation of an intermediate-level topic in Arts Studies. Topic and mode of study to be determined by faculty member. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Development of puppet and object performance as a major art form and network of global intercultural traditions. Study of styles and forms, technologies employed, cultural influences and movements, and the influence of traditional forms on contemporary puppetry forms. Analysis of theoretical perspectives, aesthetics, creative process, and practitioner's perspectives. Making of a puppet and a short script. Course requires students to complete a field trip off-campus outside of class times. GEP Visual and Performing Arts, GEP Global Knowledge Typically offered in Spring only
Creation and presentation of new interdisciplinary works of art. Theory and history of such works including discussion of mixed media, multimedia and intermedia. In-class presentations and critiques. Eventual presentation of finished works in appropriate venues. Additional expenses will be incurred for Arts Now Series events Typically offered in Fall only
In-depth, introductory level studio production course in the art of stop motion puppet animation. Students will explore a variety of hands- on techniques for creating motion picture art using the stop action photographic process including animating objects and puppets. The course focuses on thinking in innovative and experimental ways while developing projects of high artistic standard. Typically offered in Spring only
ARS 495Advanced Special Topics in Arts Studies ()3
Detailed investigation of an advanced-level topic in Arts Studies. Topic and mode of study to be determined by faculty member. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Independent study or project directed by a faculty member in the student's area of interest. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a "Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses" be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. Typically offered in Spring only
