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2012-2013 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

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Overview

The course catalogue contains information on all active courses offered by the University including: title, course number, credits, contact hours, prerequisites, offering college, priority enrollment, repeatability, and restrictions.  Courses listed in the catalogue are not offered every semester.  To access a listing of course sections being offered during a particular term refer to the Course Section Offerings page on the Office of the Registrar website. 

Course Renumbering

Commencing with the 2013-14 academic year the University began a multi-year course renumbering.  For additional information visit the Course Renumbering page on the Office of the Registrar website.

Renumbered Course List 

  • Division of Liberal Arts
    Many courses within the Division of Liberal Arts commencing with the Summer and Fall 2014 terms will be offered under new course numbers. Students registering for Summer 2014 coursework and beyond will do so using the new course numbers.

Course Search

 
  
  • THVC 432  Voice Lesson for Musical Theater

    College of Performing Arts Ira Brind School of Theater Arts

    1 credit 7.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    See THVC 131.

    Prerequisites THVC*431

    Open to Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • TIME 221  Sound

    College of Art, Media & Design CAMD Cross-College

    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Sound is a sensuous medium that touches our bodies and minds in profound ways. This introductory course investigates the expressive range, communicative power, and aesthetic structure of sound as an artistic material. Frequent readings and listening examples will demonstrate the ways that sound communicates, and will enhance students’ awareness of the medium. Practical exercises will build fundamental skills in observation, editing, and mixing. Students will learn to listen, develop their technical and aesthetic sound vocabulary, and explore audio recording and digital sound editing in order to create aural projects, which cover the spectrum of sound art. This course will offer a historical overview of sound as an artistic and conceptual medium weaving in and around the movements of Dadaism, Futurism, Fluxus, Musique Concrete and New Music. All of these instances of sound experimentation have profoundly influenced current sound developments, including current mobile media practices, and have proliferated in the vast landscape of interactive, re-mixable, shared and networked multimedia.

    Prerequisites IMAG*101

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • TIME 222  Narrative

    College of Art, Media & Design CAMD Cross-College

    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course will explore narrative’s cultural and ideological functions in art, film and design. Students will be introduced to essential theory about what defines narrative. They will also examine how medium affects narrative-how oral, pictorial and written narratives differ. The course will offer an introduction to experimental ways of structuring and experiencing narrative. In addition, this course will require that students put theory to practice. Exercises in a range of media will ask students to apply narrative principles to their own life stories, thereby grounding insights and theories learned from lectures and readings. The course will encourage students to both understand and explore the many ways in which narrative can be manipulated, across disciplines and media, to powerful effect.

    Prerequisites IMAG*101

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • TIME 223  Language Craft and Concepts

    College of Art, Media & Design CAMD Cross-College

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Students will explore issues and concepts in creative writing. Diverse reading and writing assignments spanning the genres of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction will introduce students to a variety of writing styles and techniques. Professors will provide skill-based lessons and seminar discussions to show how craftsmanship and technique shapes art-making practices. Students will learn to evaluate writing through critique, collaborate with peers to develop an artistic community, and apply writing techniques to their creative processes.

    Prerequisites IMAG*101

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • TIME 224  Effects of Time

    College of Art, Media & Design CAMD Cross-College

    3 credits 67.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    In Effects of Time students will be introduced to multiple approaches to time-based media across art, film and design. Using digital and manual techniques, students will investigate time-based media from the earliest proto-cinematic devices to the most contemporary methods of marking and structuring time. Students will be introduced to both ancient and modern, western and non-western models of time through projects, lessons, seminar discussions and readings. Students will work independently and collaboratively to produce designs and images that express the effects of time. These may include animated shorts, experimental videos, audio tracks and kinetic objects.

    Prerequisites IMAG*101

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • UA 5  First-Year Success Seminar



    1 credit 30.0 hours
    REM level undergraduate course

    UA 005 is designed to help first-year students understand and manage their coursework, personal responsibilities, and extracurricular activities to help them to become a successful student artist at UArts. In the seminar, students will develop their own answers to questions such as ‘What does it mean to be an artist?,’ ‘What are my goals?’ and ‘How do you live and work successfully within a community of artists?’ Students will investigate, discuss, and learn to implement the learning and creative strategies of successful emerging artists. Elements covered in the seminar include, but are not limited to, creative practice, critical thinking development, study and life skills, and time management. Assigned readings, discussion topics, reflective and research-oriented writing assignments, and independent and collaborative projects will be used to inspire and strengthen students and to build on what they are learning in their other courses.

    Requires completion of 15 credits
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • UA 112  Interdisciplinary Collaboration



    1 credit undefined hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    The focus of this course is on the PROCESS of creative collaboration rather than on the PRODUCT. Students work in their own area of specialization and may venture into other artistic disciplines as dictated by of the nature of the collaborative project they choose to create. All UArts majors are invited to participate in this student-driven course, with guest professor/artists from various disciplines.

    This course may be repeated for credit.
  
  • UA 181  Business Fundamentals for the Artist/ Entrepreneur



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    A survey of basic business tools and practices designed to meet the specialized needs of individual creative and performing artists functioning within the private enterprise system. Units covered include marketing, fundraising and grant writing, record-keeping, taxes, financial decision-making, and legal issues in the arts.

  
  • UA 201  Travel Course: Selected Topic



    0 - 6 credits undefined hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Travel Course: Selected Topic

  
  • UACC 101  Creative Practices



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Creative Practices serves as an introduction to the broad range of contemporary professional activities in all of the disciplines available for study at UARTS. The course will emphasize the principles and ideas common to all contemporary art/design/media/performance - pointing toward the potentials inherent in the array of course listings offered in Collaborative Studio.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • UACC 201  Collaborative Studio



    1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Collaborative Studio engages students in cross-disciplinary and collaborative processes, building links and connections across the disciplines. A variety of different delivery options is a preference, supporting the belief that varied courses and formats will reflect the diverse range of collaborative processes and intentions, pointing toward the potentials inherent in the array of course listings offered in Collaborative Studio.

    Prerequisites UACC*101

    Requires completion of 24 credits
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • UTPS 500  Poetry: A Place for the Poem - An Introduction to Poetry for Teachers

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
    500 level graduate course

    Poetry is a living art that brings expression, imagery, sound, rhythm and meaning together. This course is designed for K-8 teachers who want to develop lessons that show how poetry enhances literacy supported by the digital archives of the Library of Congress. This course approaches poetry from the writer’s point of view and brings a new level of engagement for teachers to share with their students. With readings, exercises, writing assignments and discussion, participants explore the basics of how poems are made and have the opportunity to write poems themselves. Teachers look closely at choices made in particular poems: sound elements, line possibilities, formal options, image patterns and metaphor.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • UTPS 501  Music: Discovering the Roots of American Music to Enhance the Curriculum

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
    500 level graduate course

    Featuring hands-on activities and engaging exercises to use with students, this one-credit short course focuses on the use of the digital archives of the Library of Congress to effectively prepare and design lessons incorporating 20th century American music, particularly jazz and its influences, into the curriculum. Beginning with the digital archives, develop the ability to access musical resources to provide a multi-sensory approach to teaching t through a creative arts perspective. Participants are engaged in an overview and appreciation of jazz music, movement and the significance of jazz in American history and society - from tradition to innovation. K-8 teachers explore creating musical connections to American history and culture to enhance student learning.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • UTPS 502  Theater: Bringing Primary Sources to Life Through Drama

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
    500 level graduate course

    Use primary sources from American theater history to prepare lessons that incorporate dramatic skits and activities into social studies, language arts and history curriculum. Participants identify primary sources that are relevant to the State Standards and apply these into drama-based lessons for students. With featured performances, behind-the-scenes tours and unique experiences, teachers learn how to engage students in new ways to understand active storytelling using research.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • UTPS 503  Photography: Who Are We? - Constructing Identity through Images

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
    500 level graduate course

    Photography has always been a democratic medium and virtually anyone can make a photograph, but learning how to read images and understand what they tell us about ourselves and others is often overlooked. Participants learn how to use the digital archives of the Library of Congress to prepare lessons that incorporate concepts of visual literacy. Participants examine how photography influences identity and how it can be used as a teaching tool in grades K-12. Course activities include field trips for an insider’s look into local archives and museums. Content is appropriate to a range of subject areas as connections to social science, identity, expression and literacy are explored.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 500  Foundations of Integrating the Arts into the Classroom

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 90.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 501  World Cultures Through Art - Projects for the Classroom

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Explore multiculturalism through the examination of five world cultures using art images and projects as a tool to engage students. Asia (China, Japan), West Africa, India, Mexico and Morocco (North Africa) are all touched upon with a general overview of essential social traditions, cultural icons and customs. Develop hands-on art projects and applicable studio activities that can be used within social science, history, art and other subject areas. Studios consider gesture, costume, textiles and imagery as the basis for drawing and collage exercises easily adapted for a range of students. Includes a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Lessons and activities are open to beginners seeking artistic projects in their classrooms, as well as those with previous art experience.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 502  History + Philosophy of Murals for Education

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 90.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 503  Philadelphia Murals in the Community Context for Educators

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Through analyzing case-study murals and the larger context of murals in art history, examine what roles are played by students, artists, teachers and communities within these large-scale public works. Philadelphia has over 3,000 murals; learn about some of them through a variety of tours and talks with the Mural Arts Program. Discover how murals are intrinsically connected to the places and communities where they exist. In addition, participants look at the social needs, issues and history of a site. Through viewing murals in their environments and hearing from selected muralists, participants gain an understanding of the connections murals have to communities, places and the artists who created them. Discussions include connecting themes such as the African-American narrative, students and youth voices, and murals about neighborhood history. Through writing and documenting the tours and comparing contemporary works with murals throughout history, gain a wealth of knowledge on this rich history.

    Prerequisites VPAS*502

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 504  Studio Techniques in Mural Making for Educators

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 90.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Prerequisites VPAS*502

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 505  Mural Arts + Storytelling for the Classroom

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Murals are stories (written or spoken) that make their way onto the walls of the city. The work of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program is fueled by the diverse stories of individuals, families and communities. In this class, developed with the Mural Arts Program, participants study the historic context of murals in Philadelphia and explore the process of visual translation and community collaboration. Participants learn how writing, storytelling and oral history traditions can lead to the creation of a small-scale mural project in their schools and how to connect this activity to a variety of subject areas and diverse learners. The course includes a guided tour of Philadelphia murals, as well as guest speakers and projects that build an understanding of collaborative art-making. Each participant creates a small panel that is installed as a group mural and learns some of the technical steps that can lead toward mural proposals and installations in school environments.

    Prerequisites VPAS*502

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 506  Advanced Mural Making for Educators

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 90.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Prerequisites VPAS*502

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 507  Integrating Visual Arts in the Classroom

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 90.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 508  Integrating Performing Arts in the K-5 Classroom

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 90.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 509  Integrating Performing Arts in the 6-12 Classroom

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 90.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 510  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics –Throwing, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course explores both traditional and experimental throwing techniques to make functional and sculptural pots. Develop a repertoire of skills, improve competency in thinking and working three-dimensionally, and incorporate new methods to encourage craftsmanship and conceptual skills in students. This course provides an opportunity for personal invention and exploration in developing sound skills to take back to the classroom. Learn throwing techniques with stoneware clays for both the beginning and advanced student. In addition, discover finishes experimenting with colored slips, under glazes, oxides, shop glazes and firing techniques.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 511  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics –Throwing, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    With further refinement and exploration, develop advanced throwing skills with stoneware clays. Use both traditional and experimental throwing techniques to make functional and sculptural pots. In addition, expand knowledge of firing techniques and finishes with colored slips, under glazes, oxides and shop glazes. This course provides an opportunity for personal invention, higher-level challenges and advanced critique in throwing. Improve competency in thinking and working three-dimensionally and bring these skills into the classroom. Prerequisite: Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Ceramics, Introductory (VPAS 510)

    Prerequisites VPAS*510

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 512  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics –Raku, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Raku is a form of Japanese pottery that uses low firing temperatures and removal from the kiln while still hot, creating a unique surface finish often with crackled textures. Raku techniques have been adopted and modified by contemporary potters worldwide. In this course, explore the techniques of Raku firing and the qualities of this approach.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 513  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics –Raku, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Explore the techniques of Raku firing and the qualities of this approach, with an emphasis on more refined projects, focused critiques and the more advanced aspects of the medium to convey an artistic message. Participants develop work in a series and consider application to the classroom.

    Prerequisites VPAS*512

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 514  Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Ceramics Glazing, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Investigate ceramics materials and processes, focusing on glaze chemistry and glaze application in relation to clay body, oxidation and firing. Participants develop technical experience in glazes and discuss the visual and physical characteristics of fired glaze in relation to the integration of form, surface, color, structure, function and expression. Content is designed for those with previous throwing or handbuilding experience who seek to explore technical aspects of glazing. Studio time, critiques and lectures provide opportunities for personal exploration, as well as consideration of classroom application of course content.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 515  Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Ceramics Glazing, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Investigate ceramics materials and processes, focusing on glaze chemistry and glaze application in relation to clay body, oxidation and firing. Participants develop technical experience in glazes and discuss the visual and physical characteristics of fired glaze in relation to the integration of form, surface, color, structure, function and expression. Content is designed for those with previous throwing or handbuilding experience who seek to explore technical aspects of glazing. Studio time, critiques and lectures provide opportunities for personal exploration, as well as consideration of classroom application of course content.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 516  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics Tile + Mosaics Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Tiles and mosaics have a rich and varied history as an art form across cultures. In this studio-focused course, participants learn the process to create large and small-scale ceramic tile and mosaic constructions through the use of line drawings, freehand sketches and digital files. Learn techniques such as plaster mold castings for tile replication, the use of plastic patterns and one-of-a-kind fabrications. Mounting and hanging are covered as well. In addition, lectures and field trips consider the history of tile making as an art form. Explore useful resources and lessons for K-12 teachers in all subjects to bring clay and tile projects into the curriculum to engage students of all ages. Course meets at the Michener Museum for the first session, then includes studio time at a local tile-making studio, a visit to the Moravian TileWorks and the Mercer Museum, all located in Doylestown.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 517  Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Ceramic Tile + Mosaics, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Develop skills further in ceramic tile and mosaics, working at an advanced level. In this course, techniques of plaster mold castings for tile replication are explored in greater depth, as well as various glazing options. Increase personal repertoire of tile and mosaic skills, and improve competency at thinking and working three-dimensionally.

    Prerequisites VPAS*516

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 518  Crafts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Traditional Jewelry Techniques, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course is an introduction to beginning traditional jewelry techniques and metalwork. Participants learn basic fabrication techniques such as hollow construction, linkage, chain making, forming and fabrication. With demonstrations, discussions and hands-on projects, this course provides an overview to the vocabulary and process of working with metals and an understanding of the technical requirements and considerations to bring these skills into the curriculum. Content applicable to K-12 art classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts and construction with students. No previous jewelry experience required.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 519  Crafts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Traditional Jewelry Techniques, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Participants expand on projects using fabrication techniques such as hollow construction, linkage, chain making, forming and fabrication. This course furthers the process of working with metals and the understanding of the technical requirements needed to bring these skills into the curriculum. Content applicable to K-12 art classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts and construction with students. Prerequisite: Crafts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Traditional Jewelry Techniques, Advanced (VPAS 518).

    Prerequisites VPAS*518

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 520  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Jewelry -Metal Clay, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Metal clay is an amazing material that is well adapted to classroom use. It is metallic clay made of either pure silver or bronze, which molds and handles like putty, fires in a kiln and becomes solid permanent silver. This material is unique, safe and non-toxic and requires only simple tools and equipment that students of all ages can easily use. In this course, work with various forms in both silver and bronze to produce basic jewelry or small sculptural objects, covering topics such as wet and dry fabrication, firing times and temperatures, use of the kiln and alternative firing methods. Topics may include projects for students, simple tool making and rubber molding, other basic jewelry techniques, and use of metal elements and alloys in jewelry. Course content is designed for application in art classrooms.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 521  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Jewelry -Metal Clay, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    In this course, work with metal clay in both silver and bronze to produce jewelry or small sculptural objects, covering more complex topics and techniques including applications of metal clay in combination with other materials, consideration of jewelry techniques, and use of metal elements and alloys. Course content is designed for application in art classrooms and for those with previous metal clay experience. Prerequisite: Crafts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Jewelry Metal Clay, Introductory (VPAS 520).

    Prerequisites VPAS*520

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 522  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Fiber Arts

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Explore general fiber techniques and fabric processes, including weaving, stamp printing, dyeing and basic construction as an introduction to working with these materials. With demonstrations, discussions and hands-on projects, this course provides an introduction to the vocabulary and process of working with this media and the technical requirements and considerations to bring these approaches into the curriculum. Content applicable to K-12 classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts with students. Open to all teachers with interest in fibers, no previous fiber experience required.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 523  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Glass Fusing + Slumping, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Learn basic glass techniques to make small sculptural and functional glass objects. Participants use methods to form glass with fusing and slumping (bending) techniques. Those new to glass explore the technical aspects of kiln work, such as types of glass to use, the compatibilities of glass, proper annealing schedules, and creating designs using colored sheet glass with powdered frit. With demonstrations and hands-on projects, participants explore the unique qualities of this medium. Course content applicable to K-12 art classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts. Open to all teachers with interest in glass, no previous experienced required.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 524  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Glass Fusing + Slumping, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Learn basic glass techniques to make small sculptural and functional glass objects. Participants use methods to form glass with fusing and slumping (bending) techniques. Those new to glass explore the technical aspects of kiln work, such as types of glass to use, the compatibilities of glass, proper annealing schedules, and creating designs using colored sheet glass with powdered frit. With demonstrations and hands-on projects, participants explore the unique qualities of this medium. Course content applicable to K-12 art classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts. Open to all teachers with interest in glass, no previous experienced required.

    Prerequisites VPAS*523

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 525  3-D Projects for the Classroom: Glass Sampler

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 42.0 hours
    500 level graduate course

    Explore an overview of basic glass techniques as an introduction to this material. Hands-on projects include fusing and slumping (bending), flamework and introductory glassblowing. Those new to glass discover the technical aspects of working in both the hot and cold shops and discuss types of glass to use, the compatibilities of glass, annealing schedules and using sheet glass with powdered frit. Content applicable to K-12 classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts. Open to all teachers with interest in glass, no previous experience required.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 526  Printmaking for the Classroom: Monoprinting, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course addresses image-making through basic printmaking media such as monoprinting, with some relief printing techniques, that can be used in a classroom without specialized equipment or presses. Create images by drawing or painting directly on the plate or by working from a sketch; the creative process is analyzed at every point. Techniques may include printing with water-based inks, multiple colors and masking. Open to teachers at all levels; access to UArts presses provided.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 527  Printmaking for the Classroom: Monoprinting, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This class addresses image making through basic printmaking media, such as relief, monoprinting and collographs. Create images by drawing/painting directly on the plate or by working from a sketch. The creative process is analyzed at every point. Techniques covered include printing with water-based inks and multiple colors, as well as working with non-traditional presses that can be used in a variety of classroom settings.

    Prerequisites VPAS*526

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 528  Printmaking Process + Materials for the Classroom: Screenprinting, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course is an introduction to stencil methods in screen printing with water-based inks. Demonstrations in screen printing techniques are followed by hands-on work in stencil preparation, mixing of pigments, registration processes, pulling a print and presentation, including development and application of various hand-cut and photo stencils. Course includes idea development and application of visual skills in expression of color, line and form through drawn, photographic or computer-generated stencil processes. Emphasis is on the acquisition of personal expression and technical skills, within the capabilities of screen printed opaque and transparent colors. Discussion and consideration of application to K-12 art classrooms is also included.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 529  Printmaking Process + Materials for the Classroom: Screenprinting, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Prerequisites VPAS*528

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 534  Printmaking Process + Materials for the Classroom: Letterpress Printing, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    The traditional art of printing from engraved plates and metal type is explored using the University’s collection of metal and wood typefaces. Create several printed works via typesetting and the Vandercook Proofing Press. Design custom polymer plates and perform multi-color printing. Participants consider how letterpress techniques and process can be taught to students.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 535  Printmaking Process + Materials for the Classroom: Letterpress Printing, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Prerequisites VPAS*534

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 536  Classroom: Book Structures, Printmaking for the Classroom: Book Structures, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Participants in this course are introduced to a variety of contemporary book structures to which writing and imagery can be added. This includes accordion variations, sewn books, flexagons and pop-ups. Projects and discussions include approaches to incorporate images with simple text to convey meaning within various types of books. Collaborative book projects for classroom use and the opportunity to create a personal book are developed. Classroom applications for all grade levels are addressed; projects are adaptable for K-12 students in many subject areas.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 537  Printmaking Process + Materials for the Classroom: Book Structures, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Participants in this course are introduced to a variety of contemporary book structures to which writing and imagery can be added. This includes accordion variations, sewn books, flexagons and pop-ups. Projects and discussions include approaches to incorporate images with simple text to convey meaning within various types of books. Collaborative book projects for classroom use and the opportunity to create a personal book are developed. Classroom applications for all grade levels are addressed; projects are adaptable for K-12 students in many subject areas.

    Prerequisites VPAS*536

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 538  Printmaking Process + Materials for the Classroom: Book Arts + Language Arts, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course integrates text, image and structure through hands-on projects and exercises. Explore a variety of book structures as well as simple writing exercises to consider text and meaning. Participants learn several contemporary book structures, such as accordion variations, sewn books, flexagons and pop-ups, to which writing is added, as well as simple methods to generate images. Projects that consider typography, text placement and handwriting are developed. Collaborative book projects for classroom use and the opportunity to develop a personal book are included. This course is suitable for those whose strength is either verbal or visual or both. Classroom applications for all grade levels are addressed; projects are adaptable for elementary to high school students; resource materials and readings are provided.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 539  Printmaking Process + Materials for the Classroom: Book Arts + Language Arts, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course integrates text, image and structure through hands-on projects and exercises. Explore a variety of book structures as well as simple writing exercises to consider text and meaning. Participants learn a few book structures, such as accordion variations, sewn books, flexagons and pop-ups, to which writing is added, as well as simple methods to generate images. Projects consider text and collaborative book projects for classroom use. This course is suitable for those whose strength is either verbal or visual, or both. Classroom applications for all grade levels are addressed; projects are adaptable for elementary to high school students; resource materials and readings are provided.

    Prerequisites VPAS*538

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 540  Printmaking Process + Materials for the Classroom: Creating Digital Books

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Explore the book format as a vehicle for different types of visual narratives, combining digital tools with book design to develop creative concepts. Adobe Photoshop is used as the primary image-making software with InDesign for page layout. Participants work with text and image sequentially and narratively within a variety of book structures. The books are computer generated and made physical by the laser printers and inkjet printers at the University of the Arts. Participants should bring a digital camera and have some previous experience with Photoshop.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 541  Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Drawing

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Drawing is the fundamental foundation for all fine arts, crafts, media and design areas. Working from direct observation of still life, figure models and the urban landscape, participants improve perception and technical skills. Create in a variety of basic drawing media such as charcoal, pencil, ink and conte crayon, this course considers proportion, line and tone in illustrating the physical world. Content designed for those seeking to establish drawing skills as well as those interested in developing existing skills in more depth.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 542  Visual Arts for the Classroom: Drawing +Painting, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Consideration of the figure is a fundamental subject matter for all fine arts, as well as crafts, media and design areas. Working from direct observation of figure models, participants improve perception and technical skills, working both in drawing media and in paint. Create a range of timed pieces in basic drawing media such as charcoal, pencil, ink and conte crayon, then move on to longer poses using acrylic paints. This course considers color theory, composition, painting technique and the overall process in terms of better understanding how to portray the figure. Content designed for those with some previous drawing experience.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 543  Visual Arts for the Classroom: Drawing +Painting, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Figure study is a fundamental subject matter for all fine arts, as well as crafts, media and design areas. Working from direct observation of figure models, participants improve perception and technical skills, with an emphasis on refining concepts expressed. Create a range of timed pieces in basic drawing media such as charcoal, pencil, ink and conte crayon, then move on to longer poses while using acrylic paints. This course considers color theory, composition, painting technique and the overall process in terms of better understanding how to portray the figure.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 544  Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Painting, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Focus on basic painting skills, color mixing and composition through exercises from direct observation. This course focuses on painting techniques in acrylics and oils using projects that can be replicated with students within art classrooms. Designed for those new to the media as well as those who seek to refine and develop existing skills, participants engage in critique and discussions. Beginners and experienced artists are equally welcome.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 545  Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Painting, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Focus on basic painting skills, color mixing and composition through exercises from direct observation. This course focuses on painting techniques in acrylics and oils using projects that can be replicated with students within art classrooms. Designed for those new to the media as well as those who seek to refine and develop existing skills, participants engage in critique and discussions. Beginners and experienced artists are equally welcome.

    Prerequisites VPAS*544

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 546  Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Landscape Painting, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Emphasis will be on an “in the field” approach to landscape as subject matter. In addition to producing finished paintings, participants will discuss this genre and the themes often illustrated in it, including the concept of place, scale, the nature of light, and the balance of man and nature. As weather permits, we will work outdoors in the historic Bucks County area to address the process of working with the immediacy of changing conditions. Participants will work from direct observation and cover concepts in landscape composition that will help them achieve their desired results. Choice of media may be oil, acrylic or pastel. Topics include: proper grounds (surfaces) for oil paint, materials, mediums, and techniques for the efficient use of the time; how to use a loose drawing to form a strong composition; and making color studies. We will also discuss choosing a location, reading the weather, reading the light, and color mixing for landscape. This course is intended for educators with previous experience in basic drawing and painting. All course content will be directly applicable to classroom instruction and curriculum for art educators.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 547  Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Landscape Painting, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Explore landscape painting at a more advanced level. Working in the field, participants discuss themes inherent in this subject matter, evaluate the effects of light and color, and refine specific techniques. As weather permits, work outdoors in the Bucks County landscape with expansive vistas to consider. This course takes into account the immediacy of changing conditions while working en plein air. Participants work from direct observation and consider techniques that achieve desired results. Choice of media may be oil, acrylic or pastel. Topics include mediums and techniques for the efficient use of time, analyzing composition, color studies, reading weather and light conditions, and basic color mixing. Course content and critiques applicable to art classroom instruction.

    Prerequisites VPAS*546

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 548  Visual Arts for the Classroon: Digital Photography, Introductory

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Explore, refine and improve general techniques relating to digital photography, including camera functions, image storage and final output options. In addition, composition, lighting and subject are discussed and critiqued. Some basic post-production techniques using Photoshop are also introduced. Participants must bring a digital SLR camera and a portable storage device.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 549  Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Digital Photography, Advanced

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Explore more refined techniques and critiques of painting and color theory with an emphasis on the more advanced aspects of the medium to convey an artistic message through a series of works. Participants consider methods to teach color theory through applications to the classroom. Prerequisite: Visual Arts Process + Materials for the Classroom: Digital Photography, Introductory (VPAS 548)

    Prerequisites VPAS*548

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 550  Integrating Design Fundamentals - Projects for the Classroom

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Providing an engaging overview of the visual arts fundamentals of two-dimensional design, this course presents a step-by-step approach to understanding what causes us to look at a painting, photograph, or any two-dimensional media and what is needed to maintain visual interest. This method applies aspects of line, shape, value, and color directly to moving the viewer’s eye to and through a composition. With studio projects and hands-on exercises reinforcing concepts, vocabulary and visual organization, participants strengthen their own design thinking skills and develop new methods to convey and explain design to students. In addition, critiques and discussions regarding interpretation are included.  Applicable to the fine arts, applied arts, and digital media, this course provides a simple and comprehensive methodology through which artists can create dynamic art. 

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • VPAS 551  Visual Storytelling Techniques for Educators

    Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Consider narrative concepts as conveyed or enhanced through visual images. Using primarily museum and art history resources, as well as selected children’s books, participants consider how images convey meaning themselves or are used in conjunction with text to tell stories. Look at the works of illustrators such as Maurice Sendak, Eric Carle, Faith Ringgold and Beatrix Potter to discuss the relationship of image with text. Study works by artists Henri Matisse, Edward Hopper, Henri Rousseau, Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence, whose work contains strong narrative elements to explore how images alone can convey a story. Discover studio projects, presentations and hands-on exercises that can be replicated directly to help students increase their visual literacy skills and enhance learning. Use museum resources as a primary teaching tool with visits to the Rosenbach Museum and Library and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Designed primarily for K-8 classroom teachers, as well as those teaching art, English or language arts; open to all with an interest in visual storytelling.

    Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • WRIT 111  Dramatic Structure

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    A dramatic-writing workshop that introduces the major principles of writing stories for the screen. The course teaches three-act structure, the plotting of dramatic sequences, character development, dramatic conflict, and story setting. Students complete focused creative-writing assignments on a weekly basis, participate in frequent workshops, and write a larger project as their final piece.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 141  Storytelling

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An exploration of the nature, use and practice of storytelling. The course encourages students to consider how various forms of narrative - from ad campaigns, greeting cards, and political campaigns to movies and rap music - convey stories and ideas; how oral, pictorial, and written narratives differ; and how medium affects narrative. Creative exercises in a range of media help students reflect on the many ways that a narrative can be manipulated and exploited to powerful effect.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.

    This course is equated with the following courses: WRIT*141, CMMC*141, WRIT*141
  
  • WRIT 204  Writing for Media

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A studio writing class developing skills in effective, clear, and persuasive writing in the areas of media and communication. Students work from a variety of source materials and write research papers, project proposals, project treatments, and a newspaper feature. Emphasis is on writing structure and style, editing and revising, suitability to specific audiences, and delivering material on time and at prescribed lengths.

    Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.

    This course is equated with the following courses: WRIT*204, CMMC*204, WRIT*204
  
  • WRIT 205  Creating Reality TV

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    With lectures, screenings, and readings, this course examines the reality television genre from a historical, economic, and creative perspective. Students will be required to create two individual reality series proposals along with a promotional and marketing campaign for one of them.

    Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 211  Introduction to Screenwriting

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 67.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    An applied writing workshop that introduces all the fundamentals of screenwriting: scene structure, dramatic beats, dialogue, story structure, character, plot, and dramatic conflict. The course begins with a series of focused scene-writing exercises. Then students develop and hour-long script idea, prepare character profiles, organize plot points, write and revise and outline, and complete a first script draft that focuses on the main story line.

    Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 212  Screenwriting II

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 67.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Second semester of an intensive introduction to the fundamentals of screenwriting. In this course, students outline a subplot to complement the main story line from the script writing the previous semester, write a new script draft that incorporates both the A and B stories, workshop their scripts, and then embark on a major revision that begins with a new outline and concludes with an extensively rewritten second draft.

    Prerequisites WRIT*211

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 222  Writing the Short Film

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    The course, building upon the fundamentals of structuring and formatting introduced in Screenwriting I or Writing for Film explores the qualities that are unique to and inherent in the conception of short form film projects. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of narrative approaches that films employ when they are substantially shorter than a conventional feature length piece.

    Prerequisites WRIT*211 or WRIT*220

    Priority enrollment to Communication majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 225  Interactive Writing I

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    The first semester of a year-long studio course that builds upon the basic principles of dramatic writing by identifying and utilizing the Web environment as a unique medium for narrative storytelling. Through analysis and written exercises, students learn how multiple story and character arcs are designed and supported by specific interactive storytelling models.

    Prerequisites WRIT*211, WRIT*220, or MMDI*202

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 226  Interactive Writing II

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    The second semester of a year-long studio course that extends the interactive storytelling knowledge gained in Interactive Writing I to a project-based and dialogue-driven narrative. Working in writing teams, students create and write two short Web drama scripts based on models studied in Interactive Writing I. As a final project, each student completes a formal Web drama proposal, outline, and script for a potential production in the culminating course, Web Drama Studio.

    Prerequisites WRIT*225

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 241  Screenplay Analysis

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Introduction to the various cinematic production values, which directly influence the character of the dramatic product. Topics of study include cinematography, art and production design, editing and sound as they relate to the writer’s intention, and the quality of the final product.

    Prerequisites WRIT*220 or WRIT*211

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 242  Film Story Analysis

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    The course examines various narrative film genres, identifying the unique and distinctive qualities of screenwriting conventions utilized. Screenings and analysis highlight the devices employed by screenwriters to tell a good story. Weekly screenings followed by critical papers of each screening.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 251  History of Narrative Cinema I

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    First of a two-part film-history survey of narrative film from the United States and around the world, in which various schools, styles, and genres are studied chronologically. The course traces the development of narrative films from the beginning of cinema around 1845 up to the early 1940s. Films are screened twice a week.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.

  
  • WRIT 252  History of Narrative Cinema II

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Second of a two-part film-history survey of narrative film from the United States and around the world, in which various schools, styles, and genres are studied chronologically. The course traces the development of narrative films from the beginning of cinema around 1845 up to the early 1940s. Films are screened twice a week.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.

  
  • WRIT 253  History of Television

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Provides an overview of the medium of television. The impact of television since its inception has become increasingly pervasive and has influenced an entire society through its ability to educate and entertain. Video examples of the medium are supplemented by class discussion and reading assignments.

    Priority enrollment to Writing for Film/TV majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.

  
  • WRIT 261  Cinema Arts

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Introduction to the various production values, which directly influence the character of the dramatic product. Subjects of study include music, cinematography, art and production design, editing, sound, costume design, and special/computer effects as they relate to the writer’s intention and the quality of the final product.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 310  Film and Tv Production Management

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course provides practical information and hands-on experience in the planning and management of dramatic film and television shoots. Emerging screenwriters will gain an understanding of how film professionals turn their scripts into movies and TV episodes, and filmmakers will learn about the complex apparatus of producing filmed drama, which they will find useful in either an independent setting or as part of a large-scale industry production.

    Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 311  Feature Screenwriting I

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    An intensive writing workshop that engages students in all of the professional stages involved in the planning and writing of a feature-length movie script. Students develop a concept, pitch the project, write character profiles, lay out the plot points, and write a long outline of treatment for a full-length work that will be scripted in the following semester.

    Prerequisites WRIT*212

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 312  Feature Screenwriting II

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    An intensive writing workshop that engages students in all of the professional stages involved in the planning and writing of a feature-length movie script. Working from a revised outline composed the previous semester, students write the first draft of a feature-length screenplay, participate in workshops with their peers, and then embark on a revision that results in an extensively rewritten second draft.

    Prerequisites WRIT*311

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 324  Screenplay Adaptation

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    The vast number of theatrical and television films adapted from fictional and nonfiction sources make it essential that emerging screenwriters understand the art of adaptation. Following an introduction to the basics of adaptation, this course analyzes three movies adapted from fictional sources (novels, short stories, etc.) and three from nonfiction sources (e.g. books and magazine journalism). Creative written work from both is integrated into the course.

    Prerequisites WRIT*212

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 325  Introduction to Episodic Television

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Introduces students to the craft of writing dramatic scripts for episodic television. Through a mixture of lectures and practical experience, students learn the various television formats, the differences between TV scripting and feature-film writing, the process of writing in teams, and the steps involved in working toward a finished teleplay.

    Prerequisites WRIT*211

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 327  Episodic Television Writing I

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    An intensive writing class that analyzes the specific genre of episodic television writing. Students view examples of various genres in the form, and work in teams to create original written work. Three major projects are completed over the course of the semester, including creating an original series pilot.

    Prerequisites WRIT*212 or WRIT*220

    Priority enrollment to Writing for Film/TV majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 328  Episodic Television Writing II

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Advanced studio writing course in which students outline and draft two full-length scripts for episodic television series.

    Prerequisites WRIT*327

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 360  Web Drama Studio

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A capstone course in which students are required to begin with an already-completed and approved Web drama proposal and script. Each student then works to produce his or her own Web drama script online, while collaboratively supporting other writer/producers on their projects.

    Prerequisites WRIT*226

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 361  Acting/Directing for Writers

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Studio course addressing the collaborative aspect of dramatic production involving writers, actors, and directors. Students are introduced to directing and acting, using produced screenplays, as well as their own dramatic texts as the source material.

    Prerequisites WRIT*212

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 381  Writing for the Web

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Students address the special opportunities and challenges of writing for online publication. In addition to developing the general skills of writing, editing, and rewriting, they develop those writing skills particularly useful for Web-based self-publishing (building one’s own website) and publishing through existing Internet publications. Through a series of exercises, they write features and “soft” news, Op-Ed letters, first-person essays, profiles, and reviews fitted for an online audience, while also learning how to pitch story ideas and work under deadlines. They also learn how to take advantage of the collaborative processes by experiencing the brainstorming process of editorial meetings.

    Prerequisites WRIT*204

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 382  Writing for Magazines

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course develops the skills of writing for print publications, especially magazines. Students write and edit articles of the following types: features and “soft” news, Op-Ed letters, first-person narrative essays, profiles, and reviews. In addition to working on their writing through revision, editing, and collaboration, they learn how to identify a target magazine, how to brainstorm publication ideas, make a pitch, meet deadlines as well as be introduced to the business life of the freelance writer.

    Prerequisites WRIT*204

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 408  Senior Teleplay I

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This advanced writing workshop offers students direct and intensive experience in the planning and writing of dramatic-television scripts in multiple formats. Students review the elements of story structure, character, and dramatic conflict as they apply specifically to episodic television, collaborate on the creation and development of their story ideas, and then plan, write, and revise an individual spec script for an existing television series.

    Prerequisites WRIT*325

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 409  Senior Teleplay II

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    In this advanced writing workshop, students develop their own dramatic television series and write multiple drafts of one episode. Building on skills learned in Senior Teleplay I, writers pitch their series, write series bibles containing character biographies and outlining a short season’s worth of episodes, outline one complete episode, and then write and revise that episode’s teleplay, leaving the class with a professional quality pilot-episode teleplay.

    Prerequisites WRIT*408

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 411  Senior Screenplay I

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    The final project students in Writing for Film and Television who choose to write a feature-length screenplay as their thesis script. Students present their work in stages - beat sheets, outlines, and the first draft of their screenplay - in frequent consultation with their instructor.

    Prerequisites WRIT*312

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 412  Senior Screenplay II

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    The final project for students in Writing for Film and Television who choose to write a feature-length screenplay as their thesis project. Students workshop the first drafts of their screenplays, then consult frequently with the instructor as they execute a thoroughly revised second draft and a third draft that focuses mostly on scene, structure, dialogue and language.

    Prerequisites WRIT*411

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 460  Interarts Project

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Provides an opportunity for writers and students throughout the University to collaborate on a semester-long project. Students jointly submit project proposals for approval and develop them to completion. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to consider the artistic and technical implications of the combined media while successfully integrating art forms in a considered and polished final piece.

    Open to majors in the College of Art, Media, and Design only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  
  • WRIT 490  Independent Study

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    1.5 - 6 credits undefined hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum. Enrollment is limited, please see the Independent Study policy in the catalogue for more information.

    Restricted to Undergraduate students.
    This course may be repeated for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  
  • WRIT 499  Internship

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Seniors are placed with regional companies to expose them to a real work environment in the field of media. Placements vary and can include local network-affiliated television stations, public broadcasting stations, film production companies or multimedia manufacturers. A paper or journal chronicling the experience is required upon completion of the internship.

    Special Tuition & Fees Apply
    This course may be repeated for credit.
    This course is graded pass/fail only.
  
  • WRIT 690  Graduate Independent Study

    College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

    1 - 6 credits undefined hours
    600 level graduate course

    Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum. Enrollment is limited, please see the Independent Study policy in the catalogue for more information.

    Restricted to graduate students.
    This course may be repeated for credit.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
 

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