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2014-2015 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]
Courses
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Overview Course Renumbering Course Search Course Prefix Key
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.
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. 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.
Course Search
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MAPH 202 (PHOT*201) Introduction to Photography II College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
While consolidating the student’s control of the medium, this course introduces the student to a departure from normative photographic rendering, techniques, and modes of expression and form. Strong emphasis on manipulation of materials, including traditional photographic methods as well as an introduction to computer manipulation.
Prerequisites MAPH*201, MAPH*282, or MAPH*221
Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
Not Recommended for 1st Year.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 211 (PHOT*311) Color Concepts College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Introduction to methods of color shooting and printing, leading to an exploration of the technical and creative possibilities of color in photography. Processes covered include negative and transparency films, filtration, chemical printing, and digital color controls with Photoshop.
Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photography and Studio
Photography minors. Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with
Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment. Not open to Foundation majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 281 (PHOT*240) Portfolio Documentation College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
The use of photography to create a portfolio of artwork, exhibitions, and installations is necessary for artists in all visual media. Students learn how to photograph two- and three-dimensional artwork in a studio setting and on location. Instruction addresses a wide range of issues including: artificial and natural lighting, film-based and digital camera operation, image processing techniques, and output options. By participating in lectures, demonstrations, field trips and shooting assignments, students acquire the skills necessary to create a coherent visual portfolio of their work.
Prerequisites FNDP*112 or FNDP*152 or IMAG*101 & OBJT*101
Not open to Photography majors.
Not Recommended for 1st Year.
This course may be completed 4 times for credit.
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MAPH 282 Photography for Illustrators College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
This course introduces Illustration majors to the fundamental techniques used in black-and-white photography, including camera operation, developing, and printing, as well as photographic digital imaging. Emphasis is placed on film selection and lighting for both the studio and environmental shooting. The fundamentals of Photoshop are employed for digital image manipulation. Lectures and projects are designed to provide the tools necessary for illustrators who wish to use photography in their work.
Not open to Photography majors. Priority enrollment to Illustration and Multidisciplinary majors and Illustration minors
Not Recommended for 1st Year.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 301 Junior Photography Workshop College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Exploration of photographic imagery through a series of problems aimed at personal vision and creative growth.
Prerequisites MAPH*202
Open to Photo majors; Photo and Studio Photo minor and Multidisciplinary majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 302 Junior Photography Workshop College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Exploration of photographic imagery through a series of problems aimed at personal vision and creative growth.
Prerequisites MAPH*301
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 303 (PHOT*320) Studio Photography College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Presents the student with the tools, techniques, and languages of studio photography. This course entails the extensive use of the 4x5 view camera and black and white materials. Consequently, exposure for sheet film, hand processing and printing large format negatives will be mastered. Digital capture and output as awell as the most current software programs will be seen in the modern studio setting.
Prerequisites MAPH*202 or GDES*331
Priority enrollment to Photograhy majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 304 (PHOT*321) Advanced Studio Photography College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course furthers the students’ familiarization with the tools, techniques, and language of studio photography. In addition to the 4x5 view camera, the student will use medium format film and digital cameras. Strobe lighting and its demanding application to transparency film will be covered. High resolution digital cameras will be seen in contrast to the traditional studio cameras.
Prerequisites MAPH*303
Open to Photo majors; Photo and Studio Photo minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 311 (PHOT*210) Digital Photography Workshop College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Concentrates on the production of creative digital photography; students are encouraged to experiment with new tools and techniques. Film and print scanners, CD-ROM discs, and digital cameras are used to produce images that are critiqued on the basis of both technical proficiency and aesthetic accomplishment. Portfolios are printed on digital output machines and four-color offset. Frequent readings, lectures, and site visits expand the ongoing studio experience.
Prerequisites MAPH*202
Priority enrollment to Photograhy majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 312 (PHOT*310) Advanced Digital Photo Workshop College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
The study of advanced photo imaging techniques. Through a series of problem-solving assignments, students are expected to develop strong digital shooting, scanning, color management, and printing skills as well as competency in advanced Photoshop techniques. A final portfolio of a series of creative images is a course requirement.
Prerequisites MAPH*311
Priority enrollment to Media Arts majors, Film majors; Photo and Studio Photo minors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 319 (PHOT*350) Selected Topics in Photography College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Study of one or more various media, methods, or problems in still photography to be offered according to the instructor’s interests and students’ requests. Topics include: portraiture, documentary photography, digital imaging, color manipulation, photographic illustration, and photo-based mixed media.
Prerequisites MAPH*201
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 320 (PHOT*351) Selected Topics in Photography College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Study of one or more various media, methods, or problems in still photography to be offered according to the instructor’s interests and students’ requests. Topics include: portraiture, documentary photography, digital imaging, color manipulation, photographic illustration, and photo-based mixed media.
Junior/Senior Preferred Variable Level - Check W/ Dept
This course may be completed 4 times for credit.
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MAPH 321 (PHOT*352) Surface Altered Photographs College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
A concentration on the fundamental ideas and techniques for altering the surface of photographic prints, the emphasis is on one-of-a-kind prints, mixed media, and nontraditional materials. Techniques and materials covered include: traditional hand-coloring (oil paint, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pencil, liquid dyes), toning and bleaching, graphic arts film, Polaroid transfer, photocopier transfer lifts, liquid emulsion, tin-types, and the preparation and painting of digital prints. Assignments, a research paper, slide lectures, and critiques center on creative possibilities, technical proficiency, and the development of increasingly more personalized visual and photographic statements.
Prerequisites MAPH*201
Priority enrollment to majors in Photography, Film, and Interdisciplinary Fine Arts-Photo Concentration.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 322 (PHOT*353) Photojournalism College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course covers basic photojournalism with a focus on the picture story. Choice of subject depends on the students’ individual styles of photography and their point of view. The class is built on an intensive shooting schedule emphasizing photographic composition, regular feedback, and the use of appropriate equipment. The class covers selecting story ideas, picture editing, writing captions and preparing textblocks to accompany photographs, and business aspects of the field such as how and where to sell or publish work.
Prerequisites MAPH*201
Priority enrollment to Media Arts and Film majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 323 (PHOT*354) Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course explores the real world of fashion and editorial photography. Students learn to present both themselves and their work professionally. They visit professional studios and, on occasion, collaborate with art directors. They learn to interpret and execute assignments dealing with deadlines and other restrictions posed by commissions. Photographers, art directors, and studio assistants are invited into the class. Emphasis is placed on expanding and maintaining personal vision in a commercially oriented context.
Prerequisites MAPH*301 or MAPH*303
Open to Photo majors; Photo and Studio Photo minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 324 (PHOT*355) Large Scale Projection College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Large Scale Projection focuses on image production appropriate to architectural scale projection. The course covers the context of projected art and the impact of large projections on the public. Students will have the opportunity to project their images on to Anderson Hall, covering the entire front of the building with their artwork.
This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
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MAPH 341 (PHOT*330) Critical Issues in Photography College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Concentrated study of the concepts of photographic criticism. Extensive reading, writing, and discussion of contemporary photographic literature, exhibitions, and trends are required. An in-depth examination of the photographic medium from an historical and critical viewpoint. Field trips to galleries and museums, and attendance at visiting lecture events are required to place current trends in photography in a critical context.
Prerequisites MAPH*301
Open to Animation, Film, and Photograpy majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MAPH*341, PF*415A, PF*415A, MAPH*441
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MAPH 401 (PHOT*400) Senior Photography Workshop College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Continuation of Junior Photography Workshop. Students work on long-term individual projects or solve short-term problems to develop technical, aesthetic, and conceptual mastery of the medium.
Prerequisites MAPH*302
Open to Photo majors; Photo and Studio Photo minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 402 (PHOT*401) Senior Photography Workshop College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Continuation of Junior Photography Workshop. Students work on long-term individual projects or solve short-term problems to develop technical, aesthetic, and conceptual mastery of the medium.
Prerequisites MAPH*401
Open to Photo majors; Photo and Studio Photo minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 442 (PHOT*430) Contemporary Issues in Photography College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Analysis and study of contemporary photographic practices and trends. Extensive reading, writing, and discussion with attention to current showings and exhibitions are required. The course requires field trips to galleries and museums, and attendance at visiting lecture events to place current trends in photography in a larger historical and critical context, and to assist students in placing their own work within the cannon of photographic expression.
Prerequisites MAPH*341
Open to Photo majors; Photo and Studio Photo minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 460 (PHOT*451) Professional Practices College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Study of the practice of professional photography, with attention to various career opportunities, portfolio presentation, business practices, professional ethics, photographic law, intellectual property in the age of digital duplication, and personal objectives. A variety of professional guests visit the course.
Prerequisites MAPH*301 or MAPH*303
Open to Photo majors; Photo and Studio Photo minors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MAPH 490 (PHOT*490) Independent Study College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
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.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
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MAPH 499 (PHOT*499) Internship College of Art, Media & Design School of Art
1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
400 level undergraduate course
Internship program in which the student, working closely with a photography advisor, is placed in one of several professional situations. Placements include assisting in professional studios, practice in biomedical photography laboratories, and working for commercial and non-profit galleries, among others. Placements in film and animation are sponsored by local independent production houses and television stations, design firms, and freelance artists; students of film may assist in location shooting, set production, editing, casting, scripting, and a myriad of other practical tasks.
Prerequisites MAPH*202
This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MATH 150 College Mathematics Division of Liberal Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
An introduction to the basic mathematical principles and operations used in undergraduate courses in the physical and social sciences. Topics include sets, logic, probability, statistics, number theory, algebra, and geometry.
Prerequisites FYWT*009 FYWT*100 or FYWT*111;
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
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MATH 220 Probability Division of Liberal Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
This class introduces some of the most fundamental ideas in classical probability. Polling techniques, casino gambling, weather forecasting, and lotteries are a few areas in which the principles of probability directly influence our lives. Modern science depends upon probability to build mathematical descriptions of the real world. This course explores the concepts of probability in an intuitive and accessible way, understandable to beginners. Topics include sample spaces, counting, conditional probability, and the concept of independence, game theory, random variables, and the law of large numbers.
Prerequisites FYWT*112 or FYWT*101;
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
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MATH 250 Calculus Division of Liberal Arts
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
An introduction to calculus with the emphasis on the applications of differential and integral calculus to the physical and social sciences.
Prerequisites FYWT*112 and MATH*150; students with equivalent college-level mathematics, or precollege advanced algebra and geometry should request special permission.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
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MBET 109 MBET Project Forum College of Performing Arts School of Music
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course
A forum for the discussion, creation, and execution of projects for MBET majors. These may include, but are not limited to UArts Web Radio, UArts Booking Agency, and UArts Web Student News.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MBET 110 MBET Forum College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 22.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course
A forum for the discussion, creation, and execution of projects for MBET majors. These may include, but are not limited to UArts Web Radio, UArts Booking Agency, and UArts Web Student News.
Priority enrollment to MBET majors.
This course may be completed 9 times for credit.
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MBET 111 Introduction to Pro Tools College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
A hands-on, skills-building course that provides students with functionality in practices, definitions, concepts and techniques in Pro Tools software, the industry standard in digital recording and editing. Class projects, lectures, and labs will be used to aide students in demonstrating proficiency with Pro Tools software.
Priority enrollment to MBET majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MBET 112 Audio Electronics I College of Performing Arts School of Music
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course
An introductory exploration of audio electronic concepts and practices specifically tailored for musicians, producers, and live-sound/recording engineers. Topics covered will include electricity basics, wiring, making and creating cabling, and utilizing other tools of the trade. This course carries an additional fee.
Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
$40 Materials Fee
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MBET 113 Recording Industry Operations College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Recording Industry Operations is an overview of the history and development of the modern recording industry. This course will investigate and study the structure and function of record companies, media promotion techniques, digital and online marketing, on-line and retail distribution and sales, and contracts for recording, licensing, touring, and merchandising.
Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MBET 114 Projects: Web Radio-Programming and Content College of Performing Arts School of Music
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course
This course will focus on the operation and management of The University of the Arts’ Web radio station, WRTZ, specifically Programming and Content. In this class, students will meet weekly as an ‘executive board’ in order to manage the day-to-day issues related to creating on-air programming for WRTZ, consistent with the long-term strategic goals of the station and the University. Students will learn to create and deliver radio shows, manage a programming grid, and evolve a station infrastructure to accommodate a growing presence in the global online radio sphere.
Priority enrollment for MBET majors and minors.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MBET 115 University Record Label - Intro College of Performing Arts School of Music
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course
This course will focus on the operation and management of the University of the Arts’ Record Label, specifically as it relates to working with artists and selecting repertoire. In this class, students will meet weekly as an ‘executive board’ in order to manage the day-to-day issues related to Artist and Repertoire, with the goal of a semester-long project of signing an artist and selecting the songs that they will be recording. The decision-making process will be examined and decisions affecting the long-term strategic goals related to the Record Label will be made.
Prerequisites MBET*113
Corequisite Course(s): MBET*113
Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MBET 190 Special Topics in Business and Entrepreneurship College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 - 3 credits 15.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Topics and studies of current interest in music business and entrepreneurship, such as trends in marketing, licensing, online business models, and distribution. Topics can also include projects such as producing major events and booking/managing venues. Courses can be taught in lecture or studio format with contact hours varying accordingly.
Priority enrollment to MBET majors.
This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
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MBET 210 Internet Marketing College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
With an increasing emphasis on integrated digital strategies, the opportunities for marketing professionals and organizations with end-to-end Internet expertise have never been greater. Students will learn digital marketing skills through coursework focused on website usability, social media marketing, email marketing, search engine optimization (SEO) and more.
Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MBET 495 BET Project College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
This is a required capstone course for all students in the Music Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Program. With the helpof an instructor, students select a project of particular relevance and intertest and can work individually or as a team. Projects can be built across colleges, schools and departments and can include areas such as event production and promotion, project creation and distribution and ensemble tour construction and management.
Prerequisites Take IDES*501.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MBET 499 Music Internship College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
An opportunity to participate in a workplace environment during the academic year. Students earn internship credit by completing a minimum number of hours in the field during the semester, and by satisfying the requirements of the sponsor, such as attendance, punctuality, responsibility, professionalism, tasks completed. Students may be assigned to recording studios, radio stations, arts organizations, or with music publishers, entertainment attorneys, music therapists, or record producers.
Open to Business, Entrep. & Tech majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 100 (DAAT*100) Research, Sketching, Mapping & Prototyping College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
In this class, various research and design models will be investigated in order to generate concepts and/or ideas for art, design, technology, and business endeavors. The course will show how research, sketching, mapping, and prototyping can inspire, inform, and bring depth to what one ultimately creates. Students will expand their arsenal of research and design tools, learn how to think critically about their audience, content, form, and processes, as well as understand the importance of utilizing more than one research and design strategy.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 101 (DAAT*200) Visual Communication Studio College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
All communication takes place through language. However, not all language uses words. This course allows students to harness the power of visual language in order to convey messages and meaning. The elements of drawing and two-dimensional design that are covered include point, line, shape, composition, texture, color, type, and image. Although non-digital mediums are addressed, the exploration of digital tools for the screen is a primary goal. Individual creativity is stressed.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 102 (DAAT*220) Motion Graphics Studio College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Motion graphics can be found in a wide range of media: broadcast, Web, animation, and film to name a few. This course allows students to explore the elements of time and space to convey messages and meaning through type, image, and sound for the screen. Individual creativity is stressed as well as the understanding and use of an industry-standard software for developing motion graphics. Both collaborative and individual exercises and assignments are given.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 103 (DAAT*103) Creative Computing in Design, Art and Technology College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
1.5 credits undefined hours
100 level undergraduate course
This course serves as an introductory overview to creative computing within Design, Art & Technology, focusing upon their integration to create engaging experiences and new forms of expression. Using sound, video, graphics, and objects, this hands-on course explores fundamental concepts that facilitate interactive experiences: interface design, information architecture, physical computing and human-computer interaction. Several presentations will be made by visiting artists and designers who utilize innovative technology, and about possible career paths and applications.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 111 (DAAT*111) Introduction to Interface Design College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
The software interface represents the focal point of user interaction with the various modes of multimedia communication. Readings by interface theorists inform discussions on the evolution of the software interface, conceptual models, prototypes, interaction design, deliverables, and basic concepts of human-computer interaction. Avenues for pursuing interactive media design in entertainment, publishing, and education are also addressed. Current technologies, including the trend from soft to hard interfaces are studied, in terms of their potential short- and long-term influence on communication and multimedia. Basic methods for rapid prototyping and testing are considered.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 131 (DAAT*215) Introduction to Interactive Programming College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
This course is an introductory programming class, appropriate for students with no prior programming experience. Traditionally, introductory programming teaches algorithmic problem-solving, where a sequence of instructions describe the steps necessary to achieve a desired result. In this course, students are trained to go beyond this sequential thinking - to think concurrently and modularly. By its end, students are empowered to write and read code for event-driven graphical user interfaces, client server chat programs, networked video games, and user interfaces.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 141 (DAAT*315) Collaboration and Spontaneity College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Through a series of exercises, class discussions, and readings, students explore what it means to work as part of a team. Students learn to develop environments in which the creative process is encouraged to unfold. The basic assumptions that affect the formation of collaborative groups, such as personal responsibility, authority relations, leadership issues, individual differences, competition, the development of norms, and the generation and uses of power, are experienced, explicated, and examined. Students work within this collaborative environment to explore the connections between spontaneous verbal and nonverbal communication.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 150 Information Concepts College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Emphasis is on the importance of organizing and communicating information in a digital world. Students acquire a basic understanding of how computers operate and communicate with each other, as well as an understanding of the evolution of the personal computer and the industries that have spun out of this technology. Student assignments include readings, database projects, and written analyses.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 161 Art, Design and Technology College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 200 Introduction to Multimedia College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
An introduction to the basic software environments for digital interactivity. After concentrating on creating nonlinear texts, students investigate the integration of other media elements. Subjects include the use of buttons, screen navigation, transitions, basic scripting, and controlling sound and video.
Not open to Multimedia majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 201 (DAAT*320) Motion Graphics Studio II College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
This is a project-based studio that builds on skills developed in Motion Graphics Studio. This course allows students the time to concentrate on and refine their motion graphics skills in compositing, special effects, or typographic animation.
Prerequisites MMDI*102
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 202 (DAAT*222) Web Design Studio College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
The World Wide Web is a medium where anyone with an Internet connection can view and interact with websites. This course focuses on the creation of such sites through concepts and practical application of interactivity. Comprised of both lecture and practical exercises. Individual creativity is stressed as well as understanding and use of interactive devices in the communication of ideas. Both collaborative and individual exercises are assigned.
This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MMDI*202, MM*221, MM*221
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MMDI 203 (DAAT*230) Interaction Studio College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Our interactions with others and the world around us encompass a wide range of behaviors, communications, meanings and interfaces. This studio will allow students to explore and create specific analog and digital scenarios and artifacts in which interaction is the primary focus. Drawing from the fields of interactive and participatory art, game play, experience design and interaction design, students will develop studio-bases research methods and an iterative process of making that combines ideation, rapid prototyping and real-world testing. A conceptual and theoretical understanding of interaction will be discussed in order to support the making of range of interactions.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 205 (DAAT*250) Physical Computing Studio College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
In this course, students will study physical computing as a means to create interactive systems that translate human expressions from the surrounding world to the digital world, using both software and hardware. Taking the human body as a given, students will learn how a computer converts the changes in energy given off by our bodies - sound, light, heat, motion, etc. - into changing electronic signals that computers can read and interpret. Students will learn to build and program their own micro-controller board, with an emphasis on techniques and approaches for the generation of temporal and spatial processes. Through discussions of interactivity, students will design computing applications that utilize these forms of physical expression. Possibilities include the control of kinetic sculptures, custom performance interfaces, installations, the presence of sound or light and reactive/interactive responsive works.
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MMDI 212 (DAAT*335) Game Design Studio College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
This course focuses on creating interactive games and exploring the concepts and practical application of game design. Games are developed for the Web, computer, and nondigital mediums. Course activities include lectures and studio practice, including completion of assignments, exercises, and projects. Individual creativity is stressed, as well as collaborative game development skills. Students leave the course having produced several games.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 220 Documentation and Presentation College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
1 credit 30.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
In this course, students will learn how to effectively present and document their work. The course will focus on skills related to documentation and presentation including the creation of digital and analog materials such as video reels, websites, and handouts. It will also cover traditional presentation skills, and how to adapt your presentation to meet the needs of your audience. Students will document previously completed creative projects and present their work.
Requires completion of 15 credits
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 231 (DAAT*330) Dynamic Web Development College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Creating dynamic Web solutions is an essential aspect of Web development today. In this course, students build upon existing concepts learned in Intro to Interactive Programming. The focus is on client and server side programming and relational database design for the Web. Examples of dynamic Web applications include context management systems, custom audio and video players, and e-commerce solutions.
Prerequisites MMDI*131
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 241 Interactive Narrative College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Introduces students to new ways of thinking about interactivity and storytelling. Students analyze how the interactive structure of an experience creates narrative. Short readings discussed in class range from Surrealist Dada and Fluxus language games to the experimental literature of Joyce and Burroughs to the literary theory of Barthes and Eco. Students examine contemporary examples of interactive media such as avatars, virtual realities, role-playing games and Internet sites.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 250 (DAAT*260) History of Media and Technology College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Examines the chronological evolution of digital technology and its inevitable application by the aesthetic community. Beginning with the development of digital technology in the mid-1940s, the course discusses the convergence of the scientific, military, and political environments that spawned the employment of digital technology, including the path that led to the digital dominance over analog. Includes the enhancement, exploitation, and embracing of digital technology by the corporate and aesthetic communities, the invention of the personal computer and its ancillary products, and the application of digital technologies in fields as diverse as medicine, communications, manufacturing, cognitive psychology, and in particular, the arts. Pioneers in all fields are identified and examined.
Prerequisites FYWT*111 or FYWT*100;
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.
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MMDI 301 (DAAT*350) Interactive Installation College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
The course deals with the experience of producing complete multimedia installation works in a project-based environment focusing on interactive sound and video. Lectures and meetings augment this studio course. Individual creativity is stressed as well as collaboration in the creation of works through individual and group projects. Assignments vary in scale, and focus on appropriate planning and information architecture, as well as acquisition and creation of content in various media. Authoring environments used include but are not limited to MAX MSP, Isadora, and Macromedia Director. Previously introduced concepts and technology are re-explored with an emphasis on integration and effectiveness in the communication of the concept of the piece.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MMDI*301, MM*310, MM*310, MMDI*301
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MMDI 319 (DAAT*325) Innovation & Entrepreneurship College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Both the business world and the arts are built on continuous innovation. This course will identify common principles and divergent processes in these highly competitive arenas and look for a shared language to facilitate collaboration between them. Students will use a case study model for the analysis and synthesis of new ideas. Students will be expected to identify and construct fruitful ideas with which to proceed and then to apply market, operation/technological and economic metrics to them.
Prerequisites FYWT*112 or FYWT*101;
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 320 Business Seminar College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
1 credit 15.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
In this course, students will build skills pertinent to the professional business world. Students will construct a digital and analog portfolio of creative work. They will also create cover letters and a resume and/or curriculum vitae. Students will participate in a mock job interview, conduct an informational interview for an internship/job, and research a range of professional opportunities available to artists, designers, and/or entrepreneurs. In addition to exploring these practical professional concerns, guest speakers will augment classroom activities.
Requires completion of 60 credits
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 330 EMusic Thesis Project College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
A culminating course for students in the E-Music minor in which they develop an application. Students develop a proposal for an application and carry the idea through research implementation, execution, and presentation. With the consent of the instructor, projects may be the work of one student or that of a group of students, be in a variety of shapes, and in a variety of media. Students must have completed E-Music minor requirements.
Prerequisites Completion of Minor
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 350 (DAAT*360) Contempry Issues Media & Technology College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
A seminar course focusing on the current trends and issues of media and technology. Lectures, discussions, readings, research and writing constitute the body of this course. In addition to current trends, the process of developing the media and technology of tomorrow is also addressed.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.
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MMDI 353 (DAAT*370) Psychology of Human/Computer Interaction College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Students explore the ways humans perceive interacting with computers. How do humans treat computers? Why? Should we interact with them the same way we do with other humans? The reasons behind why some computer interfaces work and some do not are discussed in depth. Should computers be able to perceive our emotions? Or should computers themselves have emotions? The final for this course allows students to take part in designing an original interface solution.
Prerequisites FYWT*111 or FYWT*100;
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
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MMDI 354 (DAAT*371) Game Play College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
A lecture-based focus on the human behavior in the how and why of play and creativity. Course material examines the relationship between creativity and play, the effects of reward and punishment, cultural notions of play, and the integration of play with design play. Students examine the differences between informed and uninformed play as well as the phenomenon of flow.
Prerequisites FYWT*111 or FYWT*100;
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
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MMDI 401 (DAAT*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. Senior Studio mirrors the creative process that professional artists, designers, and entrepreneurs must practice throughout their entire careers. The primary goal for the student is to develop a hunger and passion for self-directed, life-long learning and creativity. To achieve this students will involve themselves in a robust investigation of all phases of the creative process, including research, design, and development, for the production of a substantial and mature body of work, representing their creative and conceptual skills as artists, designers, and/or entrepreneurs.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MMDI 402 (DAAT*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 the culmination and synthesis of the knowledge and skills acquired from the successful completion of the preceding courses within the major. Senior Studio mirrors the creative process that professional artists, designers, and entrepreneurs must practice throughout their entire careers. The primary goal for the student is to develop a hunger and passion for self-directed, life-long learning and creativity. To achieve this students will involve themselves in a robust investigation of all phases of the creative process, including research, design, and development, for the production of a substantial and mature body of work, representing their creative and conceptual skills as artists, designers, and/or entrepreneurs.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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MMDI 405 Innovative Interfaces College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
The notion of the digital environment transcends the concept of the computer as we know it. These addresses and environments, although supported by digital technology, are non-computer-like in many respects. Building them calls for changes in the choice of interaction devices (using touch, voice, gestures, and possibly just user’s intent as a basis for interaction), shape and size of computers (no boxes, but interactive surfaces), their location (floor, wall, pocket), as well as change in content structure. Using cross-disciplinary data from cognitive and computer sciences and social psychology, the students in this research/studio course focus primarily on the design and development of innovative ways of interacting with digital technology.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 420 Exhibition and Promotion College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
1 credit 30.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
In this course, students continue to build necessary professional and business skills. Students learn about promoting their work, writing business plans, applying for grants, ownership and patent issues, writing press releases, printing promotional materials, and getting their art/design shown. Students promote and exhibit their senior project to be completed in MMDI 401 or MMDI 402.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMDI 425 (DAAT*425) Special Projects College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
3 credits 45.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
This course will change by semester and/or section according to the expertise of the faculty and allowing for topical or emerging subject matter. Readings, discussion, presentations and/or project(s) make up the body of this course.
This course may be completed 4 times for credit.
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MMDI 490 Independent Study College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
1 - 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 requires permission by the offering program office.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
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MMDI 499 (DAAT*499) Multimedia Internship College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
1 - 6 credits undefined hours
400 level undergraduate course
Students are placed with regional companies to expose them to a professional work environment in the fields of multimedia, Web design and information management.
This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
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MMDI 690 Graduate Independent Study College of Art, Media & Design School of Design
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 requires permission by the offering program office.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
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MMED 601 Multicultural Techniques for Teaching Rhythm College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course utilizes music and dance traditions from Cuba, Brazil, Ghana, and other countries to offer teachers alternatives to mainstream rhythm pedagogy. By incorporating the geography and history of foreign cultures, the students’ musical education is expanded by learning about themselves through the rhythms and musical styles of their ancestors. The traditional rhythms will be presented in both their traditional forms and in simpler forms to make them easier to perform. The simplified forms make the different music, dances, and cultures accessible to the younger student. Enjoyment is a major emphasis, for if students are having fun they are more likely to retain what they are learning. Since different cultures teach music in different ways, the experience of learning how rhythms are taught in other cultures will increase the teacher’s options for rhythmic education and development in the classroom.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 602 Sociological Foundations of Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
An intensive reading, research, and discussion course in the sociology of music education’s role in society. Students develop a basic understanding of the sociological functioning of music in society and how education in music should, but often does not, meet the greater society’s needs. Socialization in performing groups, group identity, and sociology of schools is studied. Current trends in US music education will be analyzed from a sociological perspective. Students will also develop basic sociological research and reporting skills. This course may be offered on-line.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*602, MMED*602
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MMED 603 Curriculum and Assessment in Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
The course covers the development, writing, and evaluation of curriculum as a dynamic interactive process based on research. Students develop curriculum writing and evaluation skills through critical review of various curricula, analyses of curriculum models, and developing their own curricula. Measurement and assessment of learning, which is the crucial dynamic element in curricula, is covered in depth. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to critically analyze curricula, design curricula, and develop appropriate assessment tools for various music learning situations.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*603, MMED*603
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MMED 604 American Folk Instruments Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This class provides students with hands-on experience and fundamental playing skills on five instruments. Time is spent in the exploration of American music and its role in history with particular emphasis on the Civil Rights Movement, Labor Songs, 1930’s, and the Vietnam War. Through live class performance and archival video recordings, students are directly exposed to music that defined and changed America. Hands-on access to these instruments provides students with the opportunity to play in small group ensembles. Prerequisite: Students should have basic guitar playing skills before taking the class.
Basic Guitar Skills Required
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 605 Historical and Philosophical Foundations In Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This is an intensive course of study of the historical and philosophical foundations of music education. This course will encapsulate both the history of music education in the United States from the Colonial period to modern times, and a philosophical emphasis on twentieth and twenty-first century thought and movements in American music education. These movements and philosophies will be analyzed in terms of their impact and effectiveness and why some have succeeded where others failed. An analysis and synthesis of ideas and events will reveal historical cycles, socio-political ramifications, and periodic reintroduction/revision of previous approaches. Current trends in American music education will be analyzed from both historical and philosophical perspectives, while making evident to learners the connections of philosophical theories and theorists, and their significance through the history of music education.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*605, MMED*605
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MMED 606 Integration of Technology in Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course provides intensive study for learning computer programs that support the music education classroom and for understanding the effective means to authentically integrate technology in K-12 music education. This course will be based upon the seven areas of music technology developed by the Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME), the National Education Technology Standards developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and supported by the National Conference (MENC). The purpose of this course is to provide tools and resources to students that will enable them to become active agents in the growth of their technological skills that are needed to support learning in 21st century classrooms.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*606, MMED*606
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MMED 607 Understanding Rhythm Through West African Culture College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Educators are presented with alternatives in rhythm education while focusing on the music and dance traditions of West Africa. The rhythms will be presented in both their traditional forms and in simpler forms. The simplified forms will make the different music, dances, and cultures more accessible to the younger student. Students will learn how to simplify the complex traditional rhythms and dance patterns while maintaining the integrity of the tradition. Although drumming and dance will be the focus, singing, xylophone playing, and cultural study will also be incorporated to give teachers a complete package to bring to their students. Participants will strengthen their skills in creativity, teamwork, non-verbal communication, listening, and movement while having great fun. Many of the MENC National Standards will be addressed including: singing alone and with others, performing on instruments alone and with others, improvising melodies, understanding relationships between music and other disciplines, and understanding music in relation to history and culture.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 608 Songs of the 20th Century for Guitar and Banjo College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
In 1927, Carl Sandburg published the ‘American Songbag,’— a collection of work songs, folk songs, and ethnic songs. In his introduction he stated that ‘songs tell our story.’ In a manner that is more personal than the facts of history, songs carry and portray the emotions of the day. In this class, students will proceed decade by decade, from 1900 through 1980. The songs of each decade will be put in the context of historical events and popular culture. Students will play these songs together and explore the historic context. As an extra bonus, students will also learn to play the banjo. Pre-requisite: Basic Guitar skills and the ability to play simple accompaniment on the guitar. Equipment: Student must supply a guitar. Banjos will be provided.
Basic Guitar Skills Required
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 611 Band Instrument Repair LEVEL 1 College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Knowledge of instrument repair can stretch your budget dollars. Learn how to fix those little problems yourself. Replace springs, loosen stuck slides and even do some dent work. Preventive maintenance and emergency repairs can save time and money. What to bring: Bring a variety of school instruments for repair or use the instruments supplied. Upon successful registration for the course, each participant will receive an email containing detailed information on what instruments, tooling, and project materials are needed for the class. All tooling, parts, supplies and ‘older instruments’ (for practice repairs) are provided. The course is structured so each participant has time to learn and practice the repair procedures and then they may perform the detailed repairs and maintenance procedures to their own and/or school owned instruments, while under the supervision of the instructor.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 612 Band Instrument Repair LEVEL 2 College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course builds upon the foundations that were taught in the level 1 course. Additional and more advanced repair techniques will be taught. Like the level 1 course, this is a hands-on course. You will need your own repair kit so bring your own or one may be supplied (a list of the tools needed will be supplied when you register). Upon successful registration for the course, each participant will receive detailed information on what instruments, tooling, and project materials are needed for the class. The instructor will also provide contact information so you may direct any questions directly with the source. All tooling, parts, supplies and ‘older instruments’ (for practice repairs) are provided. The course is structured so each participant has time to learn and practice the repair procedures and then they may perform the detailed repairs and maintenance procedures to their own and/or school owned instruments, while under the supervision of the instructor. What to bring: Please bring to class a high quality student line flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, and trumpet which are in average to good shape, and like instruments in average to poor shape.
Prerequisites MMED*611
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 613 Band Instrument Repair LEVEL 3 College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
A new and exciting course for those who have successfully completed the Band Instrument Repair Courses I & II. Course III is a hands-on course that was designed for the music educator, who on a tight budget, wants to learn advanced repair techniques and secure his or her knowledge of repairs on personal or school-owned equipment. Instruction includes a review and update on current repair procedures, tooling and supplies. The class will focus primarily on the execution of repair techniques through independent study and practice. The instructor will provide individual consultation and review. Participants are required to supply all instruments used for repair in the course. A complete list of what type of instruments to bring will be sent to registrants. All tools, parts, supplies and workbook are supplied (we cannot provide major new parts).
Prerequisites MMED*611 and MMED*612
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 614 Rhythmic Development Through Drumming & Dance College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Rhythms are usually taught by counting, putting the foundation of the rhythm in the brain. For a rhythm to be performed accurately, it must be felt - with the foundation in the body. This course is a hands-on approach to understanding and expressing rhythms with the body. Utilizing drumming and dancing traditions from Cuba, Brazil, and Ghana, ‘Rhythmic Development Thought Drumming and Dance’ guides teachers through many fun ways to teach rhythms through movement. Emphasis is placed on keeping a steady beat, without which, all attempts at performing rhythm would be futile. Enjoyment and fun are the other emphases, for if students are having fun they are more likely to retain what they are learning. Different cultures teach music in different ways. By experiencing how rhythms are taught in India, Ghana, and other countries, teachers will have many more options in the classroom for teaching rhythms. In addition to rhythm, different cultures are explored via their indigenous rhythms. Geography, history and foreign cultures are an important part of a student’s musical education. Often times, students don’t know much about their own heritage. What better way for students to learn about themselves than through rhythms and musical styles of their ancestors? Participants in this class will learn how to recognize, transcribe and perform rhythm at home, and teach rhythm to others. What to bring: Participants should bring a small rhythm instrument.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 618 Instrumental Conducting: Elementary To High School College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course will focus on phrase conducting, cueing within the beat pattern and the meaningful use of the left hand using contemporary style beat patterns. The text (provided) will be ‘Conducting the Music, Not the Musicians’ by Jerry and Henry Nowak, published by Carl Fischer. Emphasis will be placed on expressive phrasing and style, through analysis/application of appropriate conducting gestures. Students will conduct the class ensemble seven times using Chorales, Etudes and excerpts from literature with coaching by the instructor and video replay for self-evaluation. Performance materials are provided. Band and Orchestra teachers are welcome. The class is limited to 20 participants. What to bring: Students of the class may bring 2 to 3 grade level band or orchestra pieces.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 622 Guitar for the Non-guitarist College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Designed for the classroom teacher who wants or needs to play the guitar, this course covers the fundamentals of the instrument and includes basic accompaniment techniques. At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to accompany, perform simple songs and teach beginning guitar. It is strongly advised that all students spend some time playing the guitar before the class begins to get their hands ready for the experience. What to bring: Students must supply their own guitars. They should also bring a capo, an extra set of light strings, and a few medium gauge flat picks.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 628 Priorities in the Secondary Choral Classroom College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course serves to empower those who work with singers in grades 7-12 with an understanding of what students discover and come to value in the artistic choral experience. It serves to encourage conductor-teachers by rekindling the spark that first brought them to the podium, equipping them with a wide variety of teaching strategies that will promote positive, meaningful relationships with students, and promote choral excellence. Conductor-teachers are confronted with building successful programs and ensembles while balancing the variety of demands placed upon them. The ability to effectively monitor student discipline, create budgets, schedule events, and to arrange transportation are logistical and programmatic needs facing choral directors each day. In addition, they must also focus on the musical foundations of the vocal music classroom and how to teach tone quality, intonation, musicianship, and music appreciation. This practical course is geared towards secondary choral music educators. Through interactive sessions, choral educators will experience and create teaching strategies that will empower their singers to achieve choral excellence and help them to build and maintain exemplary programs.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 630 Handbells for Church and School, Beginning Level College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Learn about handbells and hand chimes from the (g)round up! This course is designed for those with no bell or hand chime experience, very little experience, or those who have some experience but have never been taught. Students will learn beginning handbells and hand chime techniques and how to teach them. Music levels 1 and 2 will be used. Topics include selecting appropriate music, assigning parts, care and maintenance, starting a bell choir, history of handbell ringing and more. What to bring: Bring soft white gloves and a music stand binder, if possible.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 634 Sequential Classroom & Choral Curriculum K-5 College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
An organized and sequential approach to teaching music in grades K-5 will be presented. An eclectic variety of songs, dances, games, and music activities appropriate to specific age groups will be offered. Several teaching approaches will be examined and utilized, including original, Orff, and Kodaly. Emphasis will be placed on actively involving our high-spirited youngsters. In addition, a session on choral techniques with a survey of current materials for the elementary chorus will be presented for 1 1/2 hours each day.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 639 Introduction to Musical Theater College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course is a concise overview of the multi-faceted components of show production for elementary, middle and high schools. Participants will actively take part in a variety of lectures, workshops, and exercises designed to give a foundation for the novice school director. Among the topics discussed will be: choosing the appropriate musical; creating a budget; assembling an artistic staff and discussing their roles (director, choreographer, scenic and costume designer), forming a production staff, comprised of students and parents; organizing a rehearsal/performance schedule; and creating a sound educational process through the musical. Students will compile a list of musicals appropriate for each of their schools. Students will take part in singing various musical theater repertoire from the 1940’s to the present.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 640 Arranging for the Small Band College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course will examine arranging and writing original compositions for bands. Re-scoring arrangements for small bands with unusual instrumentation will also be explored. Techniques and elements used in writing original compositions, arranging works for bands, and the proper instrumental substitutions will be discussed. Each student will be asked to complete several small projects along with a final project which can be an arrangement or an original composition. What to bring: Please bring your major and minor instruments and one or two songs or pieces you would like to re-score for band. You may also bring your laptop and notation program for the class projects. For those who are not familiar with a notation program, manuscript paper will be available.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 642 Band Literature: Meet the Composer College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course will present an overview of quality band literature grades one through six. Guidelines for each grade level will be examined and explained. Over 100 compositions by a number of composers will be reviewed. Rehearsal techniques and best practices will be presented and discussed. Composer Timothy Loest will join Quincy for several days giving students the opportunity to meet and talk with working composers. What to bring: Students are asked to bring their major and minor instruments for participation in the reading/evaluation sessions.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 644 Rehearsal & Repertoire Foundation for Concert Band College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course will provide foundations and understandings of pedagogical approaches and methodologies for use in ensemble rehearsal and repertoire study with concert band. Class participants will learn and apply strategies, tools and techniques to develop teaching capacity as ensemble leaders for all age groups and ensemble abilities. This class will function as a concert band in rehearsal each day addressing pedagogical approaches to rehearsal, establishing ensemble sonority, and realizing/addressing repertoire selection and demands. This class will utilize concert band instrumentation, and class participants are expected to bring their primary instrument for the concert band setting so that immersion in rehearsal and repertoire studies can both be understood and applied.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 646 Methods, Materials & Strategies: Band Director College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course will focus on the most effective ways to run a rehearsal from beginning band through high school. It will also examine materials that will aid in starting beginning students. Method books, techniques books, and other teaching aids will be examined in the course. The course will also feature a successful band director as a guest lecturer. The course will include the following: watching videos of successful band directors discuss their programs and rehearsal techniques, playing and reviewing several technique books and their use in rehearsal, developing and maintaining a good war-up system, discussing what should be taught at each grade level in order to develop a strong band student, some thoughts on the role of the students and motivation, solutions on how to build good tone quality and technique in the beginning, middle, and high school band, solutions on building and maintaining good intonation in your band, techniques and solutions in solving balance problems in your band. What to bring: Each student is asked to bring two complete band works that have been successful for them. In addition, each student should bring his or her primary instrument and a secondary instrument as well will read many scores.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 647 Jazz Boot Camp for Band Directors and Performers College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course delves into many approaches that apply to teaching, learning and performing Jazz. Creating a nurturing and safe environment for creating is highly stressed. This course will focus on jazz history, big band and small group rehearsal techniques, reading and assessing big band literature, jazz theory, drilling theory in a group setting, creating a basic chart, beginning and advanced improvisation, investigating important players, creating jazz opportunities for non-traditional jazz instruments, transcribing players, tune learning, writing out and constructing solos, small group protocol and examining resources for teaching and instruction.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 648 Middle School Classroom & Choral Music College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This class is a study of middle school students: a presentation of units, lessons, activities and materials which provide active involvement for students in grades 5 through 8. Development of music reading skills will be addressed, as well as an understanding of musical form and instrumentation. Age appropriate songs, movement and dance, improvisation, games, active listening to music in a variety of styles, as well as activities incorporating music theatre and drama will be included. New choral music from various publishing companies will be explored as well as strategies for working with boys’ changing voices. This course provides practical approaches to improving student attitudes toward music in the classroom at this challenging yet exciting age of student maturation.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 649 Let’s Put on a Show: Pedagogy Of Musical Theater College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course is designed for the music teacher who has the mammoth task of organizing a musical theater production in their school. Topics will include choosing the appropriate material for their school, vocal pedagogy for musical theater style, creating a budget, rehearsal schedule, double casting, forming a production team, advertising, organizing the orchestra, junior versions of full productions, parental involvement, and educational process versus product. Several musicals will be examined for their content, budget, and production issues.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 653 Musical Theater in Elementary School College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course is designed specifically for teachers involved in directing performances with children K-6 in a school setting. Beginning acting techniques, improvisational exercises, basic choreography, makeup, lighting, sound, and resources for props, costumes, and scenery are among the many topics presented. Suggestions for time management with rehearsals and coordinating with school administrators and classroom teachers will be explored. Participants will have the opportunity to create, develop, and perform theatrical presentations in class. A lively mixture of practical tips, professional touches and pertinent materials will be presented.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 656 Teaching Strings: Techniques, Strategies College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
American string teachers today are faced with a variety of challenges but also many opportunities. In this week-long course, participants will review a wide variety of string teaching approaches and materials some tried-and-true, others very new. Topics will include: overview of pedagogical methodologies; curriculum scope and sequence; string teaching and literacy; effective approaches to teaching note reading; incorporating fiddle styles and eclectic strings; Smartmusic and other technologies; assessment; introduction to music psychology; and more. The participants’ individual concerns and topic ideas also will be addressed. Daily reading sessions and guest faculty will help make this a fulfilling and inspiring week. Please bring your primary string instrument and one more. A few basses will be on hand.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 658 Jr./Sr. High School Band Literature College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course will present an overview of quality band literature grades one through six. Guidelines for each grade level will be examined and explained. Over 100 compositions by a number of composers will be reviewed. Rehearsal techniques and best practices will be presented and discussed. Composer Timothy Loest will join Quincy for several days giving students the opportunity to meet and talk with a working composer. Students should bring 3 to 4 works that they have played with their group to conduct with the class. Students are asked to bring their major and minor instruments for participation in the reading/evaluation sessions.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MMED 661 String Instrument Repair Level 1 College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course begins with an in-depth review of the construction and setup of all members of the violin family. Comprehensive hands-on sessions will help the participants gain confidence in various stringed instrument and bow repairs. Topics to be discussed include: bridge, peg, and sound post fitting, crack and seam hide glue repairs, loose fingerboards, salvaging old bows, etc. Participants will also become more effective in the classroom by learning tips to stretch repair budgets, the ability to make more informed instrument purchases, and how to determine repair vs. replacement. Tooling, parts and supplies are included. What to bring: Please bring instruments to be used during the class, stretch that budget even more! All participants are requested to bring a minimum of 2 violins, 1 viola, and 1 cello, any size and in any condition. There is no limit on the number of instruments you may bring…the more the better.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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