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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.

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Commencing with the 2013-14 academic year the University began a multi-year course renumbering.

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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. Courses impacted by this change now include a reference to either the new course number or the new subject code. For example “LACR 101 (FYWT*111)” where the number in parenthesis is the new course number. Students registering for Summer 2014 coursework and beyond will do so using the new course numbers.

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	DASP 252 Extended Practice Lab College of Performing Arts School of Dance 0.5 credits 22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course These labs will give students the opportunity to extend their studio practice into varying directions of expertise including but not limited to tap, pointe work, partnering (both classical & contemporary), improvisation and men’s class. It will include audition techniques that facilitate and help to organize a student’s expertise and prepare them for varied directions in their pursuit of study and performance opportunities. These labs will be team taught by faculty and visiting artists. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	DASP 300 Special Topics College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This topic will change by semester according to the expertise of the faculty and visiting artists and leaves room in the curriculum for emerging forms. Open to majors in the School of Dance only. This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 311 Ballet College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This intermediate level course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in ballet with a focus on anatomically sound technique with respect for the specific needs and abilities of each individual. Rooted in a codified vocabulary, courses emphasize alignment, movement efficiency, musicality, spaciousness and expressivity. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* Open to majors in the School of Dance only. This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 312 Ballet College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This intermediate level course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in ballet with a focus on anatomically sound technique with respect for the specific needs and abilities of each individual. Rooted in a codified vocabulary, courses emphasize alignment, movement efficiency, musicality, spaciousness and expressivity. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* Open to majors in the School of Dance only. This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 321 Jazz College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This intermediate course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in area of jazz with an emphasis on the modernist cannon of both techniques and with special attention to new, emerging forms that blur boundaries and share styles. A dancer will learn to translate, adapt, quickly, and transition smoothly while focusing on the unique and inherent expressivity of each form. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 322 Jazz College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This intermediate course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in area of jazz with an emphasis on the modernist cannon of both techniques and with special attention to new, emerging forms that blur boundaries and share styles. A dancer will learn to translate, adapt, quickly, and transition smoothly while focusing on the unique and inherent expressivity of each form. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 331 Modern College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This intermediate course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in area of modern dance with an emphasis on the modernist cannon of both techniques and with special attention to new, emerging forms that blur boundaries and share styles. A dancer will learn to translate, adapt quickly, and transition smoothly while focusing on the unique and inherent expressivity of each form. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 332 Modern College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This intermediate course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in area of modern dance with an emphasis on the modernist cannon of both techniques and with special attention to new, emerging forms that blur boundaries and share styles. A dancer will learn to translate, adapt quickly, and transition smoothly while focusing on the unique and inherent expressivity of each form. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 411 Ballet College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This advanced level course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in ballet with a focus on anatomically sound technique with respect for the specific needs and abilities of each individual. Rooted in a codified vocabulary, courses emphasize alignment, movement efficiency, musicality, spaciousness and expressivity. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* Open to majors in the School of Dance only. This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 412 Ballet College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This advanced level course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in ballet with a focus on anatomically sound technique with respect for the specific needs and abilities of each individual. Rooted in a codified vocabulary, courses emphasize alignment, movement efficiency, musicality, spaciousness and expressivity. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 421 Jazz College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This advanced course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in area of jazz with an emphasis on the modernist cannon of both techniques and with special attention to new, emerging forms that blur boundaries and share styles. A dancer will learn to translate, adapt quickly, and transition smoothly while focusing on the unique and inherent expressivity of each form. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* Open to majors in the School of Dance only. This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 422 Jazz College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This advanced course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in area of jazz with an emphasis on the modernist cannon of both techniques and with special attention to new, emerging forms that blur boundaries and share styles. A dancer will learn to translate, adapt quickly, and transition smoothly while focusing on the unique and inherent expressivity of each form. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 431 Modern College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This advanced course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in area of modern dance with an emphasis on the modernist cannon of both techniques and with special attention to new, emerging forms that blur boundaries and share styles. A dancer will learn to translate, adapt quickly, and transition smoothly while focusing on the unique and inherent expressivity of each form. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* Open to majors in the School of Dance only. This course may be repeated for credit.
	DASP 432 Modern College of Performing Arts School of Dance 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This advanced course will rotate through techniques, styles, faculty, and visiting artists in area of modern dance with an emphasis on the modernist cannon of both techniques and with special attention to new, emerging forms that blur boundaries and share styles. A dancer will learn to translate, adapt quickly, and transition smoothly while focusing on the unique and inherent expressivity of each form. Prerequisites *DASP141 DASP142 DASP111 DASP112 DASP211 DASP212 DASP241 DASP242* This course may be repeated for credit.
	DESN 101 Intro to Design: Principles, Processes And Meaning College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 90.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course This studio course provides an introduction to the integration of basic design principles, processes and applications. Studio processes include research, ideation, visual thinking, sketching and prototyping. The course introduces design tools and methodologies that allow students to understand, explore and create meaningful solutions to design problems. Through a series of exercises and projects, students experience how design can inform, facilitate, inspire, persuade, engage, and provoke. In addition, students will be introduced to issues, methods, history and professional aspects of contemporary design practices as well as to the various disciplinary studies, majors, concentrations and other curricular pathways available within the School of Design. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	DESN 102 Intro to Design: Designing the World College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 90.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course introduces students to human-centered design through a focus on research and observation outside the studio. This course will allow students to address the social and cultural contexts in which designers intervene. Design problems are viewed through the perspectives of users and consumers, as well as creators. Through a series of exercises and projects, students will begin to develop competencies in conducting research in specific environments in order to inform and inspire the direction of their design projects. Students will also learn how to iterate design solutions and prototypes based on expert input, testing and user feedback. In addition, students will be introduced to issues, methods, history and professional aspects of contemporary design practices as well as to the various disciplinary studies, majors, concentrations and other curricular pathways available within the School of Design. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	DESN 200 Design History College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This lecture course will explore the history and theory of design from the mid-nineteenth century to the late twentieth century within the broader context of this time period’s rapid technological change, social and political upheaval, and expanding cultural exchange. This course builds upon the art historical overview introduced in the freshman year in Art History Survey I and II. Weaving together diverse histories of ideas, movements, and events within a loose chronological framework, students will investigate the specific issues of design as they connect to society at large while also evaluating the evolving role of design and designer, and design’s relationship to other disciplines. Through discussion and written assignments, students will engage with the history and theory of design in order to inform the development of their individual design practices and critical thinking skills. Students will be exposed to a wide array of design philosophies, artifacts, and outcomes through an eclectic collection of materials that include texts by designers, historians and theoreticians, philosophers, sociologists, and cultural critics. Prerequisites *LACR102 or LACR103* This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.
	DESN 250 Contemporary Issues in Design College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This lecture course builds on the broader historical overview of design presented in Design History by investigating and problematizing contemporary design issues and connecting these to their historical antecedents. Emphasis is placed on the expanding and evolving role of design in contemporary society and culture vis-à-vis pressing conditions such as environmental sustainability, globalization, DIY culture, technological advancement, network culture, and so on. By looking at a range of emerging models of design practice and the forces that influence these shifts, students will develop a greater understanding of the social and cultural implications of design while considering how design interfaces with an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Discourse by a range of contemporary designers, theorists, and critics will comprise the primary source material. Prerequisites *DESN200** This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.
	DESN 302 Interdisciplinary Studio College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 90.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This is a project based hands-on studio that is both interdisciplinary and collaborative. The projects will engage research and design methods to respond to real world project opportunities situated outside the classroom. Emphasis is on user centered participatory process with community partners. Open to students in the School of Design who are willing to learn to apply their creativity in support of a team effort. Requires completion of 60 credits This course may be completed 2 times for credit
	DESN 325 Applied Design Lab College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 1 credit 30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course Applied Design Lab is a cross disciplinary, collaborative studio designed to expose students to alternate methods of problem framing, iteration, co-creation and response. Led by both visiting artists/industry leaders and School of Design faculty, this one-credit course is designed to present both practical and theoretical problems and to give students an opportunity to demonstrate and use the skills thus acquired through their course of study. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	DESN 401 Senior Studio I College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 90.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course The first in a sequence of two senior studios, this studio course is expected to be the culmination and synthesis of the knowledge and skills acquired from the successful completion of the preceding courses within the major. In consultation with faculty, research is undertaken and students define a self-generated capstone project. Projects may be collaborative or individual. Students choose to complete one project each semester or to engage in a single project for the academic year. The range of degree projects will mirror contemporary issues and best practices in design. Often, projects will address real world needs and require the participation of external collaborators/stakeholders. This course is not repeatable for credit. Faculty consent required. Permission is required to register for this course.
	DESN 402 Senior Studio II College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 90.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course The second in a sequence of two senior studios, this studio course is expected to be the culmination and synthesis of the knowledge and skills acquired from the successful completion of the preceding courses within the major. In consultation with faculty, research is undertaken and students define a self-generated capstone project. Projects may be collaborative or individual. Students choose to complete one project each semester or engage in a single project for the academic year. The range of degree projects will mirror contemporary issues and best practices in design. Often, projects will address real world needs and require the participation of external collaborators/stakeholders. This course is not repeatable for credit. Faculty consent required. Permission is required to register for this course.
	DESN 403 Semantics + Rhetoric of the Object College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 90.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This course is not repeatable for credit. Faculty consent required.
	DRAW 113 Drawing: Observation College of Art, Media & Design CAMD College-wide 3 credits 90.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course Observation respects the historical practice of maturing the human gaze. The course nurtures the eye’s ability to discern the difference between gross and subtle distinctions in visual information and it poses projects and problems that improve the student’s ability to sustain observation and use vision discerningly, logically and intelligently. The class couples an intensive effort at serious scholarship based in principles of visual perception with an awareness of the value of using drawing as a tool for thought. Basic drawing materials are used and exercises in manual skills are practiced. Analytical thinking permeates the course and integrates the quest for insights about the graphic and spatial qualities of a variety of subjects. Indispensable methods of recording information based on principles of location, size, proximity, orientation and proportion are explained and utilized in the execution of drawings of various scales and media. This course is open to first semester CAMD Core students and will count toward elective credits, not toward the CAMD Core. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	EDPD 601 Assessment Design + Evaluation Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course focuses on developing participants’ understanding of the end goals of the educational experience students receive in the classroom; capability to enhance instruction and learning through appropriate student assessments; and ability to provide useful feedback on educational programming. Utilizing the concept of authentic assessment (or “cornerstone” assessments as per Wiggins and McTighe in Schooling by Design, 2007), participants transform the process of teaching and learning into measureable outcomes achievable by all students. Particular attention is paid to: 1) the varied types of assessment necessary for an educational program including formative, summative, diagnostic, and benchmark, 2) the current environment of educational assessment, 3) assessment for project-based learning, 4 assessment instruments and their design, 5) the utilization of assessment data to improve student learning, and 6) the inter-relatedness of curriculum, instruction and assessment in the teaching and learning process. Educators develop an understanding of the different types of assessment and how they fit into a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Participants are able to construct a variety of assessments and assessment items to align with classroom instructional objectives. The effective use of data to make informed decisions about curriculum, instruction, and future assessment is discussed.(Open to Educational Program Design majors only) 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.
	EDPD 602 Curriculum Design Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course Curriculum Design focuses on the process of designing curriculum from a ‘zero-sum’ starting point. The curriculum cycle and various considerations of curriculum design will be emphasized to provide participants a better understanding of the centrality of curriculum design in meeting the needs of all students. Specific focus will be placed on: (1) the concept of backwards design as illustrated by Wiggins and McTighe in Understanding by Design (2005), (2) contemporary and technological considerations for curriculum design, (3) curriculum accessibility or enhancement for students performing below or above grade level, (4) vertical articulation, (5) the role of standards in curriculum design, and (6) the inter-relatedness of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the teaching and learning process. (Open to Educational Program Design majors only) Prerequisites *EDPD601** 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.
	EDPD 603 Instructional Design Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Instructional Design examines the process of teaching and learning as a delivery system. Basic theories of instructional design, along with research-based instructional strategies (Classroom Instruction That Works, Marzano, 2004), will guide the student in developing instructional practices designed to complement the areas of curriculum and assessment. Additional focus will be given to: (1) instructional design for specific student populations (i.e. English Language Learners, special needs, talented and gifted); (2) an exploration of how technology impacts instruction; (3) the ever-evolving role of the teacher; (4) the special relationship of formative assessment to instruction; and (5) the inter-relatedness of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the teaching and learning process. Prerequisites *EDPD601** 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.
	EDPD 604 Designing 21st Century Learning Environments Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Designing 21st Century Learning Environments provides the student with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities technology brings to the design of teaching and learning environments. The course will look at micro- and macro-learning environments and guide students in understanding what makes learning environments successful. 21st century skills will be emphasized, in particular, if/how they differ from ‘20th century skills’ and the role they play in the job outlook of the 21st century graduate. While not specifically a technology course, specific tools will be demonstrated and utilized by students in order to exemplify the vast possibilities available to their students as they create their own learning. Collaboration, accessibility, motivation, and authentic learning will all be highlighted as important aspects in the creation of new systems of teaching and learning. Prerequisites *EDPD601** 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.
	EDPD 605 Research Methods Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course is designed to prepare the educator to successfully engage in the essential aspects of research for the culminating research-based paper/action research/project required for the culminating course, Capstone Project: Master of Education. This course, Research Methods, represents the first of two courses designed to take students through the process of completing the Capstone Project. Students successfully completing this course will have selected a research topic; produced a well-developed research statement and/or research questions; completed an in-depth investigation of scholarly literature related to their topic and complementary theoretical frameworks; prepared an outline of the proposed research methodology; and drafted a project prospectus to present to the Capstone Committee and Advisor (selected by the student from the approved list of Faculty) toward the end of the semester. Students will complete the first two of the five chapters required for the Capstone Project (whether it is the Research Paper, Action Research, or Curriculum). Prerequisites *EDPD604** 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.
	EDPD 701 Educational Program Design Capstone Research Project Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 700 level graduate course The Capstone course serves as a culminating experience for students in any of the M.Ed. programs offered by the Professional Institute for Educators. As such, students will bring together the sum of their coursework at University of the Arts P.I.E. through the creation of a research paper, research project, curriculum unit, or other appropriate product. Each project will be a unique reflection of the student’s individual course of study. Prerequisites *EDPD601, EDPD602, EDPD603, and EDPD604* This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	EMDI 110 Computer Concepts College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 45.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course A conceptual and hands-on course that introduces the student to the foundations of digital processes in the arts. Experiences in this course include: basic spreadsheet usage, database search techniques, digital photography including RAW file processing, scanning, image processing, composting, and basic page layout techniques. The course includes an introduction to professional online services such as LexisNexis as well as advanced search strategies using the Web. Software usage includes Microsoft Office suite and the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign). Students are given assignments in each of the software environments as well as supplemental weekly readings. No prior computer experience is required. Requires completion of 15 credits This course is not repeatable for credit.
	EMDI 201 Electronic Media/Production I College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Addresses the development of foundation computer skills in image scanning technology, desktop publishing, digital photographic technologies, and basic output procedures. Technical expertise and efficient working methodologies are applied to problems that are brought into the class from other design courses as well as from both individual- and group-assigned projects. All software is standard to current graphic design industry practices. Graduate students may register for this course under GREM 601. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	EMDI 202 Electronic Media/Production II College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course An extension of EMDI 201. Addresses the development of advanced computer skills in image scanning, technology, desktop publishing, pre-press production, color, output technology, and digital photographic technologies. Special attention is given to comparative study of output technologies and the translation of the on-screen image to offset lithography. Technical expertise and efficient working methodologies are applied to problems that are brought into the class from other design courses as well as from both individual and group-assigned projects. All software is standard to current graphic design industry practices. Prerequisites *EMDI201** Prereq. Override Available This course is not repeatable for credit.
	EMDI 203 Digital Interactive Techniques College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Addresses the development of computer skills in digital time-based software and cyberspace software. Special attention is given to interactivity and theories of informational architecture. Technical expertise and efficient working methodologies are applied to problems in both individual and group projects. All software is standard to current graphic design industry practices. Prerequisites *EMDI202** Prereq. Override Available This course is not repeatable for credit.
	EMDI 204 Advanced Digital Interactive Techniques College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course An intensive studio in the advanced development of authoring and scripting skills in digital time-based software and cyberspace software. Special attention is given to interactivity, theories of informational architecture, and interface design. Technical expertise and efficient working methodologies are applied to problems in both individual and group projects. All software is standard in current graphic design industry practice. Prerequisites *EMDI203** Prereq. Override Available This course is not repeatable for credit.
	EMDI 210 Digital Multimedia College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course The elements of digital multimedia production techniques address the integration and creation of digital media for websites and alternative delivery processes such as podcasting. This course involves hands-on production experience as well as perspective on developments in this rapidly growing field through the readings and lectures. Students create projects involving digital imagery, video and sound, and animation. The first half of the semester is dedicated to creating video pieces utilizing either digital video or animating still imagery. Creation of effective sound tracks will be an important part of this process. The second half of the semester is dedicated to creating a website and utilizing compressed digital video on the Web. Software to be utilized include Photo to Movie, iMovie, Amadeus Pro, Garageband, iDVD, and Dreamweaver. There is considerable emphasis on new utilizations of digital media such as podcasts and VODcasts (video on demand) and cell phone multimedia. Graduate students may register for this course under GREM 610. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	EMDI 215 Virtual Sculpture & Crafts College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 3 credits 90.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Students create physical models made of Styrofoam, wax, or clay and create virtual versions of the same models. Working back and forth between the real and the virtual, students gain an understanding of the differences and similarities of the ideas generated by each working style. Computer-generated images will be combined with photographs of physical maquettes and real environments. Final products are digital files and 2-D prints or slides suitable for commission proposals, presentations, and artists’ portfolios. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	EMDI 490 Independent Study College of Art, Media & Design School of Design 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. This course may be repeated for credit. Permission is required to register for this course. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	ENVI 221 Natural and Manmade Systems College of Art, Media & Design CAMD College-wide 3 credits 67.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course Ranging from the simple to the complex, a system is a set of entities whether they are people, objects, environments or processes that act upon each other. A system is created by its context and the interplay of the system’s properties. Investigating simple to complex systems, tangible to conceptual, students will encounter opportunities to invent, create and document systems. Through the process of creating sequences, progressions and transformations, students will explore systematic approaches that occur in art, design and film. Exploring creative methods of composing and making while working with diverse materials, students will encounter opportunities to invent and engage with systems. Prerequisites *OBJT101 or FNDP111, FNDP151, and FNDP161* This course is not repeatable for credit.
	ENVI 222 Site College of Art, Media & Design CAMD College-wide 3 credits 90.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course investigates the social, artistic, and human factors that shape our experience of the environment. Students will develop an understanding of the relationships between a work of art or design and its physical, social and experiential contexts. Site visits and field trips in the Philadelphia area and region will allow students to understand how works are situated in the world. Students will generate art and design projects that demonstrate an understanding of these relationships. The course will require students to strengthen their skills in the following areas: observation, measurement, documentation, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional methods of representation, modeling (digital and analog), manipulation of materials, analysis and contextual thinking. Prerequisites *OBJT101 or FNDP111, FNDP151, and FNDP161* This course is not repeatable for credit.
	ENVI 223 Drawing: Material & Space College of Art, Media & Design CAMD College-wide 3 credits 67.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course In this course students will be introduced to multiple approaches to drawing across art, film and design. Using digital and manual techniques, students will investigate drawing as performance, the record of an event, material, marking time, mapping, the display of data, body extension, a score, and other genre-bending approaches. Students will be introduced to historic and contemporary practitioners who blur the boundary between drawing and other disciplines. Students will work independently and collaboratively to produce artworks that challenge traditional notions and limitations of drawing. Prerequisites *OBJT101 or FNDP111, FNDP151, and FNDP161* This course is not repeatable for credit.
	ENVI 224 Performance College of Art, Media & Design CAMD College-wide 3 credits 90.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Allowing students to combine and work across disciplines, this course will explore elements of the evolving practice of performance ranging from everyday experiences to the use of highly stylized artifice and illusion in choreographed drama. The course focuses on an awareness of time, characterization, silence and sound, scene structure, chaos and order, the power of patterns, and the use of color, light and shadow. Works created may be live performance, or performative using means such as video, photography, costume, objects, sculpture and installation. Skills involve developing concentration, timing, confidence, awareness of dramatic structure and acting styles, and expanding imaginative vocabulary and experiences. Prerequisites *OBJT101 or FNDP111, FNDP151, and FNDP161* This course is not repeatable for credit.
	ESLI 001 Reading and Vocabulary 1 3 credits 45.0 hours REM level In Reading and Vocabulary 1, students are exposed to and practice general and academic English vocabulary, including key art, performance, and music vocabulary at a beginner level. Reading skills such as skimming and scanning will be introduced and practiced. Reading Comprehension and vocabulary skills will be developed through practicing word-building skills and basic summarizing strategies. In class, students will engage with the text through verbal discussions, journal writing, and quizzes. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	ESLI 002 Reading and Vocabulary 2 3 credits 45.0 hours REM level In Reading and Vocabulary 2, students practice general and academic English vocabulary, including key art, performance, and music vocabulary at a beginner-intermediate level. Reading skills such as skimming and scanning are practiced. Reading Comprehension and vocabulary skills are developed through practicing word-building skills and basic summarizing strategies. Students locate a main point in reading and summarize important points in a text. Students begin to integrate an author’s thesis with their own responses. In class, students engage with the text through verbal discussions. Students must demonstrate the ability to follow directions for assignments and tests and use lecture preparation and note-taking skills. Upon completion of Reading and Vocabulary 2, students will achieve the above objectives at a beginner to intermediate level. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	ESLI 003 Reading and Vocabulary 3 3 credits 45.0 hours REM level In Reading and Vocabulary 3, students practice general and academic English vocabulary, including key art, performance, and music vocabulary at a beginner-intermediate level. Reading skills such as skimming and scanning are practiced. Reading Comprehension and vocabulary skills are developed through practicing word-building skills and basic summarizing strategies. Students locate a main point and support in reading and summarize important points in a text. Students integrate an author’s thesis with their own responses. In class, students engage with the text through verbal discussions. Students must demonstrate the ability to follow directions for assignments and tests and use lecture preparation and note-taking skills. Upon completion of Reading and Vocabulary 3, students are expected to achieve the above objectives at an intermediate level. This course may be completed 3 times for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	ESLI 010 Writing and Grammar 1 3 credits 45.0 hours REM level In Writing and Grammar 1, students develop academic, personal, and creative writing skills through daily journaling, in-class writing exercises, and formal essays at a beginner level. Students identify and revise (with assistance) some grammatical errors in their writing. Basic grammar will be mastered through in-class grammar exercise, online exercises, and quizzes. Students demonstrate knowledge and ability to write paragraphs consisting of topic sentences, clear supporting sentences, and conclusions. Upon completion of ESLI Writing Studio 1, these skills will be mastered at a Beginning ESL Level. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	ESLI 011 Writing and Grammar 2 3 credits 45.0 hours REM level Students develop academic, personal, and creative writing skills through daily journaling, in-class writing exercises, and formal essays at a beginner to intermediate level. Students identify and revise (with some assistance) grammatical errors in their writing. Beginner to intermediate grammar will be mastered through in-class grammar exercises, online exercises, and quizzes. Students demonstrate knowledge and ability to write paragraphs and basic essays consisting of, but not limited to the following: a thesis statement, organizational sentence, body paragraphs (with topic sentences and clear supporting sentences), and a conclusion. Students will write short analytical reader-response paragraphs integrating author’s thesis with students’ own responses. Upon completion of Writing and Grammar 2, these skills will be mastered at a beginner to intermediate level. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	ESLI 012 Writing and Grammar 3 3 credits 45.0 hours REM level In Writing and Grammar 3, students develop academic, personal, and creative writing skills through daily journaling, in-class writing exercises, and formal essays at an intermediate level. Students identify and revise (with some assistance) grammatical errors in their writing. Beginner to intermediate grammar will be mastered through in-class grammar exercises, online exercises, and quizzes. Students demonstrate knowledge and ability to write paragraphs and basic essays consisting of, but not limited to the following: a thesis statement, organizational sentences, body paragraphs (with topic sentences and clear supporting sentences), and a conclusion. Students will write short analytical reader-response paragraphs integrating author’s thesis with students’ own responses utilizing MLA in-text documentation. Upon completion of Writing and Grammar 3, these skills will be mastered at an intermediate level. This course may be completed 3 times for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	ESLI 050 ESLI Core: Presentation Skills 1 credit undefined hours REM level In Presentation Skills, Students will develop a confident, relaxed presence for juries, critiques, public speaking, and other types of performance. In-class relaxation techniques and English pronunciation practice prepare students for public performance/presentation. Students utilize descriptive language and performance techniques to enhance presentations. Students gain confidence in sharing their artistic process, interest and goals using English conversation and presentation skills. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	ESLI 051 ESLI Core: Visual/Performance Studio 2 credits undefined hours REM level The ESLI Core: Visual and Performing Arts Studio is a multimedia course that introduces students to the college studio environment and teaches technical, creative, theoretical, and problem solving skills. The assignments are broken up into three autobiographical projects that use a combination of traditional and digital methods. Art and performance vocabulary terms are practiced in the ESLI Studio classroom. Students will demonstrate mastery of vocabulary terms and studio norms through classroom critiques and formal presentations. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	ESLI 052 ESLI Core:Conversation Skills 1 credit undefined hours REM level ESLI Core: Conversation Skills develops students’ ability to initiate and engage in English conversation. A variety of topics and situations are covered ranging from survival to academic topics. Key phrases, idioms, and cultural notes are discussed to prepare students for several different conversation scenarios. Students work in groups in the classroom and meet with conversation tutors outside of class. Through this course students strengthen their verbal communication skills inside and outside of the classroom. Upon completion of Conversation Skills, students will achieve the above objectives at the beginner’s level. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	ESLI 053 ESLI Core: Culture Club 2 credits undefined hours REM level This course is designed to help students become familiar with Philadelphia and navigate the city with confidence. Culture Club provides students with a strong capability to be sophisticated urban travelers and cultural explorers. Students develop research skills and time management skills to organize and report on weekly local cultural outings. Students increase knowledge of and engagement with Philadelphia’s art, music, and cultural scene. Students reflect on and review cultural events through writing assignments, presentations, and in-class discussion. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	ESLI 054 ESLI Core: Film Fridays 2 credits undefined hours REM level ESLI Film Fridays: Film and Discussion exposes students to language and the arts through feature films and documentaries, while provoking discussion in English. Students are encouraged to discuss and ask questions related to art, music, performance, culture or any other topics evoked by the films. Viewing films in English and discussing them reinforces listening, vocabulary, and conversation skills. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	ETEC 500 Foundations of Educational Technology Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 90.0 hours 600 level graduate course Are you connecting with the digital learners of today? Are you utilizing the classroom technology available to you? This course emphasizes the use of technology in the classroom as an “instructional tool” to enrich the quality of your teaching and enhance learning. It includes the use of a variety of educational technology tools as well as discussions about internet safety, ethics, and copyright concerns. You will leave this course with knowledge about how to create an engaging lesson incorporating the use of technology and will successfully be able to implement web resources in your classroom to enhance instruction. You will learn techniques to effectively improve your classroom through the use of a variety of online tools and assessments and learn about technology that can be used to differentiate instruction to accommodate students with different learning styles. Develop skills that will ease you and your classroom into a 21st century technology learning environment. 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.
	ETEC 501 Overview of Media Literacy in the Classroom Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course helps teachers from all disciplines to integrate a deeper understanding of media into their classrooms. Consider various media forms such as fictional cinema, dramatic television, braodcast news, on-line journalism and advertising, with a focus on how to analyze these media forms and how to teach from them in order for students to develop critique and analysis. Particiapants learn the vocabulary of media literacy, deconstruct various forms of media as well as develop basic techniques of constructing messages via technology. Combining screenings, short readings and discussions, participants gain an understanding of how to apply these ideas via specific tools, lesson plans and projects. 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.
	ETEC 502 Digital Storytelling in the Classroom Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course Learn how reading, math and social studies assignments can be transformed into digital storytelling adventures. Participants investigate a variety of interdisciplinary projects with photography and videography, inspiring both themselves and their students to reflect thoughtfully and creatively. Digital stories come in many different flavors, from the creation of simple audio offerings to basic multimedia projects. This course incorporates a range of current technology options. No previous experience with digital photography or video editing necessary. 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.
	ETEC 503 Using Print Design + Digital Photos in the Classroom Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course Combine text and photography in practical print applications for classroom and school community use. In this class, participants use their own photographs and text to design and print a brochure describing a Philadelphia site, an adventure showing design concepts and techniques that make words and images not just more effective and meaningful, but harder to resist. Also learn how to use Photoshop in conjunction with other software programs. Open to beginners in design and photography projects. Course uses primarily Photoshop, with some InDesign. Bring a digital camera to class. 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.
	ETEC 504 Music Technology for Educators Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course Designed for teachers to explore digital music and sound technologies, this course includes a range of basic skills in sound editing, mixing, sampling, audio production, notation, podcasting, and more. Participants create projects to incorporate these tools into the K-12 curriculum, across multiple subject areas. Featuring hands-on activities, this course primarily uses Garage Band software to work on sequencing and digital audio processing techniques. Teachers from both music and non-music backgrounds are encouraged to attend in order to consider how collaborative audio projects can enhance student learning in integrated, innovative ways. Participants should have basic computer skills. 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.
	ETEC 505 Online Tools + Collaboration in Education Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course Educators can now empower their students to connect, create, and collaborate online. Explore the use of technology as a tool to engage students in constructive critical thinking about the subjects they study. User-friendly Web 2.0 tools, tools provide opportunities for educators and students to communicate and interact in new, collaborative ways. Lesson guides provide practical examples of techniques to integrate these online tools into the curriculum. 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.
	ETEC 506 Integrating Technology Into Language Arts Education Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 500 level graduate course This course demonstrates practical integration strategies to help blend technology tools into lessons that enhance essential reading and writing skills. These educational technology tools easily reach and engage students on a level with which they are familiar and use daily. Hands-on activities for student use and classroom application include desktop publishing projects to combine text with images, web-based activities, and the use of technology tools for student writing and presentation projects. 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.
	ETEC 507 Web-Based Lessons + Resources for Teachers Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 500 level graduate course Learn how and where to find the most effective educational resources on the web: web 2.0 tools, model education sites, and more. This course enables novices and advanced users to explore web-based active learning and consider methods to incorporate skills into lessons. Create web pages and learn presentation techniques using multi-media tools, slide shows and concept mapping. 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.
	ETEC 508 Digital Communication in the Classroom Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 500 level graduate course Digital Communication is the exchange of information over a range of different media tools. Student and teachers now have the ability to interact with each other over blogs, wikis, forums, discussion boards, and more. This class explores the opportunities that these types of digital communication can bring to the educational setting and how these support the curriculum most effectively. 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.
	ETEC 509 Integrating Technology Into Social Studies Education Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 500 level graduate course This course considers practical integration strategies to help blend technology tools into lessons that enhance essential social studies curriculum in engaging ways with students. These educational technology tools easily reach and students on a level with which they are familiar and use daily. Hands-on activities for student use and classroom application include desktop publishing projects to combine text with images, web-based activities, and the use of technology tools for student presentation projects. 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.
	ETEC 510 Integrating Technology into Math Education Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course Math can be found in all that you do every day. Technology provides natural and dynamic tools to illustrate math concepts and strengthen your lessons. This course focuses on practical integration strategies to help blend video images to show specific mathematical concepts using Apple’s iMovie. Use the images to demonstrate everyday uses of math, motivate students to learn in an interactive manner and adapt these projects for students to produce themselves. The course covers methods to share creations as podcasts via the internet and may discuss how iMovie interacts with other software programs. Harness the power of technology to make math more meaningful for 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.
	ETEC 511 Creating Websites for Teachers Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 500 level graduate course Learn how to create a website for use in the classroom using HTML/XHTML, and Adobe Creative Suite. Develop a basic understanding of HTML coding and the fundamental aspects of creating a well-designed, well-organized and graphically pleasing site as well as tools and templates for educational use. Previous experience in Adobe Photoshop recommended. 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.
	ETEC 512 Integrating Technology into the Curriculum Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course shows how a single computer can be the essential resource in a teacher’s repertoire. Use it as a learning tool by building a daily rotation of student activities on the computer. Use it as a personal productivity tool by developing databases, spreadsheets and mail merges. Use it as a presentation tool to display slide shows created in Apple iWorks’ presentation feature, and use the Internet to explore a whole world of information. 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.
	ETEC 513 Integrating Ipad Technology into the Classroom Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 500 level graduate course The introduction of the iPad brought the power and functionality of a full-size computer system into a lightweight, user-intuitive, mobile tablet and educators have since rapidly embraced it to meet computing needs and fill specific niche roles. Discover how technology can increase engagement, allow access to vast content and provide the ability to create media to share stories with visuals and sound, and signal what lies ahead for students. Bring technology into integrated use throughout the curriculum by using tablet devices and their applications to explore the development of lessons applicable to a range of subject areas through cross-curricular sound and video projects. Consider how the iPad can be an integrated professional tool for classroom management and for creating and sharing content. Discuss the financial resources for bringing these technologies into schools. 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.
	FACR 211 Building Community Art College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours 200 level undergraduate course Site specific opportunities for building community art. This course may be completed 2 times for credit Faculty consent required. Permission is required to register for this course.
	FACR 215 Subjects/Formats College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This is a required studio course that explores subject/format issues that cross over between the traditional fine arts disciplines. Students in the Painting/Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, and Multidiscipline tracks will work from a common syllabus and develop artworks within the traditional framework of their studio base. Three projects will be assigned over the course of the semester. Each project assignment will be limited by a specified subject matter and a specified format. Each of the three project periods will conclude with a group critique. This course is sequentially linked to FACR 216-Research Practices. Course begins Spring 2009. Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: FACR 216 Corequisite Course(s): FACR216 Priority enrollment to Fine Arts majors.* Not Recommended for 1st Year. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FACR 216 Research Practices College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course is designed to develop traditional and creative research strategies necessary for contemporary art practice. Students learn to find and use information that can both generate and enhance their ideas. This kind of “information literacy” enriches the content factor in the form/content equation essential to artworks. Using numerous resources for collecting material, research will cover historical, cultural, social, and political contexts for art ideas. Various methods will be explored for recording, classifying and representing information, such as writing, mapping, diagramming, drawing, and other notational systems. This course is directly lined to the development of studio projects outlined in FACR 215 Subjects/Formats. Corequisite Course(s): FACR215 Priority enrollment to Fine Arts majors.* Not Recommended for 1st Year. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FACR 217 Reseach and Practices College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course is designed to develop traditional and creative research strategies necessary for contemporary art practice. Students learn to find and use information that can both generate and enhance their ideas. This kind of ‘information literacy’ enriches the content factor in the form and content equation essential to artworks. Using numerous resources for collecting material, research will cover historical, cultural, social, and political contexts for art ideas. Various methods will be explored for recording, classifying and representing information, such as writing, mapping, diagramming, drawing, and other notational systems. In the studio students explore subject and format issues that cross over between the traditional fine arts disciplines. Students in the Painting/Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, and Multidiscipline tracks will work form a common syllabus and develop artworks within the traditional framework of their studio base. Priority enrollment to Fine Arts majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FACR 220 Selected Topics in Fine Arts College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours 200 level undergraduate course This course allows for the presentation of one-time, unique studio experiences involving either specialized themes, media, classroom structures, or teaching & learning formats, for the development of projects relevant to contemporary fine art issues. Open to Fine Arts majors only. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
	FACR 300 Contemporary Issues College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This seminar addresses select theories and critical ideas fine artists should know. Issues include traditional investigations of aesthetics, the history of art movements like Modernism and Post-Modernism, as well as media and visual popular culture. Connections will be made between ideas, theories, and practices that show up in the work of relevant 20th century artists and in all media. Emphasis is on how philosophy, art history, art criticism, and cultural studies can be used by the artist to understand the contemporary climate, not only in the art world at large, but also in the personal world of the individual artist. The goal is the illumination of connections between artists and the ideas and artistic approaches of the modern era with emphasis on the last few decades. Priority enrollment to Fine Arts majors. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.
	FACR 301 Attitudes/Strategies College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course A studio-criticism course that presents issues that cross over the unique domains of the sculptor, the printmaker, and the painter. Fine Arts students from all majors work on projects designed to increase their awareness of the attitudes and strategies embodied in artworks. Building upon Research and Practices and Contemporary Issues students develop an individual studio practice and a visual vocabulary. Lectures, studio projects, and group critiques create a forum for continued study of the purposes and contexts of the Fine Arts. Priority enrollment to Fine Arts majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FACR 400 Fine Arts Thesis Groundwork College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course Students will develop a series of projects that stem from an ongoing exploration in the studio. Discussions will encourage students to find relevancy and validity in an analysis of historical precedents and contemporary culture. Critical commentary centers on four areas of concern: 1) The character of the work: its formal properties, its physical properties, aspects of intelligibility; 2) Intention: the investigation of motives and choices; 3) Context: ways that a work relates to a larger body of work, both conceptually and stylistic; 4) Quality: approaches to questions of value. An emphasis will be placed on the individualized development of ideas, content, and presentation in preparation for the students’ thesis project. Prerequisites *FACR301** This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FACR 401 Senior Fine Arts Seminar College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course The artist’s role in historic and contemporary contexts. Issues surrounding the various purposes of art and how culture deals with artists are explored through discussion with visiting artists, alumni, and faculty. Students work toward the acquisition of a professional profile in resume, artist statement, and slide preparation. Discussion of gallery practices and portfolio presentations cultivate an awareness of professionalism and career opportunities in the fields of painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Prerequisites *FAPT302, FAPR301, FASC301, FASC302 or FAMD300** Open to Fine Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FACR 402 The Artists’ Manifesto College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 67.5 hours 400 level undergraduate course Students will read, analyze and discuss the writings of artists throughout history. Readings will include 20th century artist manifestos by the Futurists, the Surrealists and Fluxus, as well as the written reflections of individual artists. The focus will be on the artist’s motivation to make specific work as it relates to their cultural context and to promote their agenda via a written document. Working in conjunction with the Senior Thesis class, students will write a thesis paper based on their studio work in the context of this research and conversation. Corequisite Course(s): FACR400 This course is not repeatable for credit.*
	FACR 403 Professional Practices College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 67.5 hours 400 level undergraduate course Students work toward the acquisition of a professional profile in resume, artist statement, portfolio preparation and artist presentations. Discussion of gallery practices, public commissions, grant writing, and residencies cultivate an awareness of professionalism and career opportunities in the Fine Arts field. Corequisite Course(s): FACR404 This course is not repeatable for credit.*
	FACR 404 Fine Arts Thesis Studio College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course An open studio oriented toward helping the development of individual initiative where concentration in a personal studio practice can be developed to fruition on an advanced level. An emphasis is placed on the development of ideas and content in the individual students work, which is supported by a series of individual and group critiques by faculty and visiting artists. Offers the student the opportunity to develop a body of work in preparation for portfolio and exhibition presentation. Prerequisites *FACR400** This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FACR 490 Independent Study College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 - 6 credits 0.0 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. Permission is required to register for this course. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	FAMD 300 Intermedia College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This studio course is an advanced version of FACR 215 Subjects/Formats with emphasis on scholarly presentation by Liberal Arts faculty or outside visiting lecturers of significant contemporary topics of cultural interest. Art work formats will explore inter media, trans media, and interdisciplinary approaches. Priority enrollment to Painting/Drawing and Multidisciplinary majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAMD 301 Contemporary Issues College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This seminar addresses select theories and critical ideas multidiscipline artists should know. Issues include traditional investigations of aesthetics, the history of art movements like Modernism and Post-Modernism, as well as media and visual popular culture. Connections will be made between ideas, theories, and practices that show up in the work of relevant 20th century artists and in all media including: space/time media formats such as performance, collaborations, installation arts, sound and video, etc. Emphasis is on how philosophy, art history, art criticism, and cultural studies can be used by the artist to understand the contemporary climate, not only in the art world at large, but also in the personal world of the individual artist. The goal is the illumination of connections between artists and the ideas and artistic approaches of the modern era with emphasis on the last few decades. Priority enrollment to Multidisciplinary majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAMD 400 Projects/Critique College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This studio course begins with a series of collaborative multi-disciplinary projects in the sense that the issues will be framed in such a way as to admit a variety of media approaches. The second portion of the course will focus on topical discussions encouraging students to find relevancy and validity in an analysis of historical precedents and contemporary culture. An emphasis will be placed on the development of ideas, content, and presentation in preparation for the students’ thesis project. Priority enrollment to Multidisciplinary majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAMD 401 Thesis College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 4.5 credits 135.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course An open studio oriented toward helping the development of individual initiative where concentration in multidisciplinary studies can be developed to fruition on an advanced level. This course utilizes the previous instruction and investigation in multidisciplinary studies. Topical discussions encourage students to find relevancy and validity in an analysis of historical precedents and contemporary culture. An emphasis is placed on the development of ideas and content in the individual student’s work, which is supported by a series of individual and group critiques by faculty and visiting artists. This course offers the student opportunity to develop a body work in preparation for portfolio and exhibition presentation. The student is expected to participate in group exhibitions as well as a solo exhibition and to present a professional portfolio of work. Priority enrollment to Multidisciplinary majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 125 Introduction to Non-Toxic Printmaking College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course This is an introductory overview to printmaking processes that use non-toxic methods. This includes intaglio, (using water process photographic plates), drypoint, relief, collograph, monotype, and paper litho. Emphasis is on the acquisition of personal expression and technical skills, within the capabilities of various non-toxic process. Students will experience the wide possibilities of expression inherent in printmaking. Requires completion of 15 credits This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 141 1st Year Screenprinting College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course An introduction to and investigation of various stencil methods, based on three primary types of screen stencils: cut paper, blockout/resist, and photo emulsion, using water-based inks on both paper and fabric. Emphasis is on the acquisition of personal expression and technical skills, within the capabilities of screen-printed opaque and transparent colors, and the use of editions in a collaborative class image exchange. Additionally, the various media unique to printmaking are shown and discussed, to introduce the beginning student to the wide possibilities of expression inherent in printmaking. Requires completion of 15 credits This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 201 Relief/Monotype College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Introduction to the graphic and expressive qualities of woodcut, linoleum, and collograph processes printed in monochrome and color. Monoprinting with direct drawing and painting on Plexiglas and metal plate are also explored. Prerequisites *IMAG101 & OBJT101 or FNDP111** Requires completion of 15 credits Priority enrollment to Fine Arts majors and Book Arts minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 205 Concepts/Works on Paper College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Offers an opportunity for idea development, visual perception, and the organization of experience into compositions. Primary emphasis is on developing visual expression, skill in using various materials, and growth of critical evaluative abilities through group discussions and critiques. Contour drawing, collage, Xerox transfer and other experimental drawing and printing techniques are explored. Students are encouraged to combine media. Prerequisites *IMAG101 & OBJT101 or FNDP111** Priority enrollment to Printmaking majors. Open to Fine Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 206 Screenprinting Studio College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course The graphic qualities of expression in screenprinting are presented through historic and contemporary examples and demonstration of the methods. Various stencil processes from direct-drawn to photographic and computer-generated are explored in water-based opaque and transparent inks. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the qualities of these methods and the development of personal ideas. Priority enrollment to Fine Arts majors and Book Arts minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 212 Screenprinting College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Introduction and investigation of stencil methods in screenprinting with water-based inks. Idea development and acquisition of visual skills in expression in color, line, and form through drawn, photographic, or computer-generated stencil processes. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 213 Etching/Monotype College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Individual expression with the graphic qualities of etched and directly drawn ideas created on the metal plate by hand or acid etching in color and monochrome. Processes also include printing from drawing and painting directly on Plexiglas and metal plate with oil and water based materials. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 214 Nonsilver Printmaking Process College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours 200 level undergraduate course Students are introduced to the basic techniques of nonsilver by building images in color with layers of brushed-on light-sensitive emulsion. Light-resists can range from photogram objects to drawings and paintings to film or paper negatives. Processes covered are Vandyke brown, cyanotype, and gum bichromate. Priority enrollment to Printmaking majors. Requires completion of 15 credits This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 231 Papermaking College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Through slide lectures and demonstrations, this studio course introduces students to all aspects of traditional Western and Japanese papermaking techniques including pulp preparation, sheet formation, pressing, and drying sheets. Students learn refined, professional methods as well as explore the creative versatility of pulp. Classes include: casting three-dimensional objects and bowls, building subtle relief images in colored pulp, and painting with pulp. Various fibers explored throughout the semester include garden vegetables and indigenous plants. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course is equated with the following courses: FAPR231,PR207, FAPR231,PR207
	FAPR 233 Bookbinding Methods College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course A workshop class familiarizing the student with the characteristics and handling qualities of materials used in various book structures. Structures covered include pamphlet binding, multi-signature books, clamshell boxes, portfolios, accordion structures, and oriental binding. Emphasis is placed upon both the use of conservationally sound materials and the use of these structures as vehicles for the student’s creative expression. Priority enrollment to Printmaking majors and minors. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
	FAPR 241 Etching Studio College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course The graphic qualities of expression in etching/intaglio are presented through historic and contemporary examples and demonstration of the methods. Handwork on metal plate includes drawn drypoint, etching, and tonal processes. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the qualities of these methods and the development of personal ideas. Priority enrollment to Fine Arts majors and Book Arts minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 300 Print Study Seminar College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course Students meet at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Print Study room to discuss and study original prints and rare books from the museum collection. Masters of the 15th through the 18th centuries are introduced and researched, as well as prints from the 19th and 20th century. The print is addressed not only in the context of art history but also in terms of its relevancy to the cultural, religious and political climate of its original time. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.
	FAPR 301 Printmaking Workshop College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course concentrates on contemporary printmaking practices. Focus will be on the exploration of a variety of printmaking applications. Students should take at least one area of printmaking and challenge the potential for art making with that medium. Drawings are expected as a way of generating and developing ideas. Open to Printmaking majors only. This course may be completed 3 times for credit. This course is equated with the following courses: FAPR301, PR333, PR333, FAPR301
	FAPR 302 Printmaking Workshop College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course An investigation into the combination of previously studied printmaking media including, but not confined to: relief, intaglio, screenprinting, lithography, and photo & digital imaging. Students are encouraged to investigate unorthodox uses of materials and techniques through the creation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional work. Prerequisites *FAPR201 and FAPR204* Priority enrollment to Printmaking majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 303 Print Study Seminar I College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 1.5 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course Students meet at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Print Study room to discuss and study original prints and rare books from the museum collection. Masters of the 15th through the 18th centuries are introduced and researched. Various print processes that parallel the material covered in the course will be researched in the printmaking studios. Open to Printmaking majors only. Requires completion of 45 credits This course is not repeatable for credit.
	FAPR 304 Book Arts: Concept and Structure College of Art, Media & Design School of Art 3 credits 90.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course An opportunity to explore the integration of type and relief image in unique and editioned book structures. Hands-on experience in dealing with composition (metal) type and computer typesetting is on an intermediate level. Relief printing, photopolymer plates, color reduction printing, and related traditional and contemporary methods of multiple image making are pursued. Special emphasis on development of a personal visual language. Requires completion of 15 credits Priority enrollment to Fine Arts majors and Book Arts minors. This course may be completed 2 times for credit

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DASP 252 Extended Practice Lab

DASP 300 Special Topics

DASP 311 Ballet

DASP 312 Ballet

DASP 321 Jazz

DASP 322 Jazz

DASP 331 Modern

DASP 332 Modern

DASP 411 Ballet

DASP 412 Ballet

DASP 421 Jazz

DASP 422 Jazz

DASP 431 Modern

DASP 432 Modern

DESN 101 Intro to Design: Principles, Processes And Meaning

DESN 102 Intro to Design: Designing the World

DESN 200 Design History

DESN 250 Contemporary Issues in Design

DESN 302 Interdisciplinary Studio

DESN 325 Applied Design Lab

DESN 401 Senior Studio I

DESN 402 Senior Studio II

DESN 403 Semantics + Rhetoric of the Object

DRAW 113 Drawing: Observation

EDPD 601 Assessment Design + Evaluation

EDPD 602 Curriculum Design

EDPD 603 Instructional Design

EDPD 604 Designing 21st Century Learning Environments

EDPD 605 Research Methods

EDPD 701 Educational Program Design Capstone Research Project

EMDI 110 Computer Concepts

EMDI 201 Electronic Media/Production I

EMDI 202 Electronic Media/Production II

EMDI 203 Digital Interactive Techniques

EMDI 204 Advanced Digital Interactive Techniques

EMDI 210 Digital Multimedia

EMDI 215 Virtual Sculpture & Crafts

EMDI 490 Independent Study

ENVI 221 Natural and Manmade Systems

ENVI 222 Site

ENVI 223 Drawing: Material & Space

ENVI 224 Performance

ESLI 001 Reading and Vocabulary 1

ESLI 002 Reading and Vocabulary 2

ESLI 003 Reading and Vocabulary 3

ESLI 010 Writing and Grammar 1

ESLI 011 Writing and Grammar 2

ESLI 012 Writing and Grammar 3

ESLI 050 ESLI Core: Presentation Skills

ESLI 051 ESLI Core: Visual/Performance Studio

ESLI 052 ESLI Core:Conversation Skills

ESLI 053 ESLI Core: Culture Club

ESLI 054 ESLI Core: Film Fridays

ETEC 500 Foundations of Educational Technology

ETEC 501 Overview of Media Literacy in the Classroom

ETEC 502 Digital Storytelling in the Classroom

ETEC 503 Using Print Design + Digital Photos in the Classroom

ETEC 504 Music Technology for Educators

ETEC 505 Online Tools + Collaboration in Education

ETEC 506 Integrating Technology Into Language Arts Education

ETEC 507 Web-Based Lessons + Resources for Teachers

ETEC 508 Digital Communication in the Classroom

ETEC 509 Integrating Technology Into Social Studies Education

ETEC 510 Integrating Technology into Math Education

ETEC 511 Creating Websites for Teachers

ETEC 512 Integrating Technology into the Curriculum

ETEC 513 Integrating Ipad Technology into the Classroom

FACR 211 Building Community Art

FACR 215 Subjects/Formats

FACR 216 Research Practices

FACR 217 Reseach and Practices

FACR 220 Selected Topics in Fine Arts

FACR 300 Contemporary Issues

FACR 301 Attitudes/Strategies

FACR 400 Fine Arts Thesis Groundwork

FACR 401 Senior Fine Arts Seminar