Fall 2012 Credit Courses: Arts

B.A. Degree in Liberal Studies: Arts

20th-Century World Drama
Explores 20th-century world drama from an end-of-the-millennium perspective. Plays are chosen from North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe for cross-cultural thematic investigations. Close reading of the plays, along with class discussions, encourages students to theorize on the inter- and intratextual nuances dramatized in the plays. The emphasis is on students’ response to the works, although they are expected to become familiar with various postmodernist theories, including feminist and postcolonial studies. Also offered as ADR 3400.
FTA3400.45 / 4 credits
FTA9401.45 / noncredit option / $625
Michael Taub
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 4–Dec. 18
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Introduction to Video Techniques and Technology
This introduction to the art and science of video production focuses on developing visual literacy and post-production skills. Starting with an examination of basic video technology and traditional media aesthetics, all stages of the video production process are covered. Students receive introductory technical training and hands-on experience with digital camcorders, microphones, and nonlinear editing equipment.
FTF1500.45 / 3 credits
FTF9501.45 / noncredit option / $520
To be announced
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 6–Dec. 20
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Life Drawing I and II
This studio/art history course offers each student the opportunity to draw from a live model as well as from the wealth of art history’s famous masters like Rembrandt and da Vinci. The form and structure of the model are explored in a variety of media. Traditional and modern drawing concepts are introduced, including gesture, contour, relational technique, value, and composition.
Lab fee: $56
Prerequisite (for GDR 3040): One semester of life drawing
GDR1040.15 (I) / 3 credits
GDR3040.15 (II) / 3 credits
GDR9040.15 / noncredit option / $520 + $56 lab fee
Roger Hendricks
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 10–Dec. 17
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Painting I and II
This course develops each student’s unique personal vision and style. Students are encouraged to be creative and to develop “image books” and sequential paintings to foster awareness of their own emergent tendencies. Students learn the fundamental aspects of painting and visual form, including color theory, thematic development, composition, palette and canvas preparation, and painting media and techniques.
Lab fee: $56
Prerequisite (for GPA 3150): One semester of painting
GPA1150.15 (I) / 3 credits
GPA3150.15 (II) / 3 credits
GPA9150.15 / noncredit option / $520 + $56 lab fee
Roger Hendricks
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 6–Dec. 20
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Photo I
Designed to provide a solid foundation in the basic techniques of black and white photography and darkroom procedures, this course concentrates on developing and printing a series of photographic assignments, along with demonstrations, critiques, and presentations of selected photographers’ work. After a review of basic skills, intermediate students select a theme and develop a photographic series. Students need a 35mm camera and light meter.
Lab fee: $126
GPH1010.15 / 3 credits
GPH9010.15 / noncredit option / $520 + $126 lab fee
Deborah Mesa-Pelly
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 4–Dec. 18
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Bronze Casting
An exploration of foundry techniques based on traditional methods of lost-wax bronze casting. Students prepare wax objects, make molds, and cast sculptural pieces in bronze during an all-day Saturday casting (a festive event with music, potluck refreshments, and invited guests). All levels of experience are welcome, and individuals can advance at their own pace.
Lab fee: $140
GSC2060.15 / 3 credits
GSC2070.15 (second time) / 3 credits
GSC9060.15 / noncredit option / $520 + $140 lab fee
Philip Listengart
Tues., 6:30–9:45 p.m. & one all-day Sat. (to be announced)
Sept. 4–Dec. 18
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Posted May 11, 2012

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