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2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]
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LASM 916 - Evolution in Modern Perspective Evolution is the unifying theoretical foundation of all the life sciences. This course explores the mechanisms that produce evolution, and their meaning for our current knowledge in biology, conservation, medicine, agriculture, and related sciences. Students also consider the effect(s) that society’s awareness of evolution has had on social institutions such as law, literature, politics, and education. Formerly HU 389
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 917 - Brain and Behavior This course is an introduction to the organization of the brain and nervous system and to their interactions with other body systems that produce observable behavior. Topics include brain structure and function, neurological changes over the life cycle, and the effects of malfunctions. Students learn about specific brain structures and how they contribute to or produce specific behavioral characteristics. We explore the neurochemistry of drug addiction, degenerative diseases, and psycho-active drugs, as well as other current topics of interest. Formerly HU 485
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 921 - Dynamic Anatomy The structure of the body as it relates to form (size, shape, and proportion) and support (posture, position, and movement). In-depth exploration of the location, orientation, and actions of the major muscle groups, joints, and bones, and how they differ by gender through the life cycle. Formerly HU 281
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102 Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Dance.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 931 - Concepts of Modern Physics This course surveys important concepts in twentieth century physics, including chaos theory, cosmology, quantum mechanics, and relativity. Without mathematics, we examine the tumultuous changes that have taken place in the scientific view of space, time, and physical reality. Formerly HU 385
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 932 - Pseudoscience in Contemporary Society The methods and issues of contemporary science. Explores how scientific information is used in society through an examination of scientific, near-scientific and pseudoscientific claims, including strange creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster, miracle cures for diseases, and paranormal phenomena. The question of how funding might affect scientific research is also examined. Formerly HU 286
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 951 - Technology, Culture and Society This course explores the complex relationship among technology, cultural paradigms, and popular consciousness. We study and analyze such questions as “What is technology?”; “Does technology necessarily imply progress?”; and “How does technology define reality?” Students examine these and other related themes through readings and other media. Formerly HU 396
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 810 - Modern American History A study of contemporary developments, values, and issues as a product of twentieth century phenomena. The course seeks to understand the dramatic changes that have occurred in American society over the last fifty years. Formerly HU 264
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: LACR 102 or WRIT 111
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 811 - History of China The time span is from the earliest days to the present, with special emphasis on the modern period and relations with the United States and the Western powers. Intellectual and cultural developments take precedence over political and economic history. Formerly HU 262
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 812 - History of Japan The history of Japan; the time span is from the earliest days to the present, but special emphasis is placed on the modern period and relations with the United States and other Western powers. Intellectual and cultural developments take precedence over political and economic history. Formerly HU 262B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 813 - History of Classical World The history of ancient civilizations in the Near East and Europe. Egyptian, Greek, and Roman history, religion, philosophy, and culture. Readings from selected ancient texts and slides of art works illuminate the culture of these civilizations and provide links with the present world. Formerly HU 266A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 814 - History of Medieval Europe The history of medieval Europe from the Germanic settlements to the establishment of Christianity and the feudal social expansion of the late Middle Ages are important topics for the course. A wide range of readings and the use of examples of medieval art promote a broad interpretation of this period. Formerly HU 266B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 815 - History and Culture of Latin America The history and culture of Latin America, including indigenous as well as European cultural sources. National distinctions and the origins of modern society in the area will be developed. Formerly HU 365A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 816 - History and Culture of Latin America The history and culture of Latin America, including indigenous as well as European cultural sources. National distinctions and the origins of modern society in the area will be developed. Formerly HU 365B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 817 - The Culture of the Italian Renaissance A comprehensive study of the political and social conditions in Italy from the end of the fourteenth until the middle of the sixteenth century that led to the artistic and philosophical flowering known as the Renaissance. Not only are the contributions of the larger states of Milan, Venice, and Florence be explored, but also the princely courts of Mantua, Ferrara, and Urbino. Reading Machiavelli’s The Prince and portions of Castiglione’s The Courtier is an essential part of the course. Formerly HU 263
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 821 - American Civilization I An in-depth study of the origins of American society with an emphasis on the particular political, social, and cultural patterns that shaped the course of American development. The first semester surveys the process of settlement, colonial societies, independence, the growth of the egalitarian spirit, and the Civil War. Formerly HU 362A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 822 - American Civilization II An examination of some of the ways in which contemporary society and culture, including the arts and media, are related. For example, which people choose which forms of culture for their use, why do they use them, what effect does the culture have on the people who use them, and what interest does society have in regulating which culture people have access to? The course considers the categories of high and popular culture, the nature of social and cultural hierarchy, the social values transmitted by popular culture and media, and perspectives on censorship.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 823 - Modern Culture An examination of some of the ways in which contemporary society and culture, including the arts and media, are related. For example, which people choose which forms of culture for their use, why do they use them, what effects does the culture have on the people who use them, and what interest does society have in regulating which culture people have access to? The course considers the categories of high and popular culture, the natural of social and cultural hierarchy, the social values transmitted by popular culture and the media, and perspectives on censorship. Formerly HU 363
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 850 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology An exploration of the nature of human culture, its variations and the anthropological explanations of these differences ranging from symbolic, functional, to historical. This survey of culture in Western and non-Western societies considers a number of special topics such as: language and society; cultural identity and the arts; gender; religion and cultural change; marriage and family; ethnicity and race; the impact of globalization, tourism and cultural change.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 851 - Human Origins and Primates An anthropological perspective on evolution, biology, ecology, and behavior of nonhuman primates from prosimians to great apes. Students are introduced to the principles of evolution and adaptive trends. The course focuses on the successful terrestrial species of Old World monkeys and the apes – the gibbon, orangutan, gorilla, and chimpanzee. Comparisons are made among nonhuman primates and our own species regarding diet, locomotion, tool use and manufacture, modes of communication, social behavior and social systems, motherhood and child care, aggression, “cultural” behavior and recent trends in nonhuman primate behavior studies. Films are an important part of the course. Formerly HU 260A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 852 - Human Evolution An introduction to human biological and cultural evolution, a survey of the major evolutionary stages in hominid evolution, an introduction to Paleolithic technologies, and a comparison of contemporary Stone Age societies with Paleolithic populations. Formerly HU 260B
Prerequisites & Notes rerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 861 - Introduction to Folklore Folklore is considered the artistic communication of small groups of subcultures. This course emphasizes urban folklore. Each student chooses a subculture and an art genre of an existing community to study. Classes involve the development of interviewing skills, documenting methods and an understanding of the history of folklore study. Students learn about people’s lives through their songs, tales, movements and material culture.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 862 - Psychology of Music What makes a phenomenon musical? What are people doing when they make or listen to music? Can musical understanding be fully grasped through listening? These and similar questions represent an effort to find something that lies at the core of our humanity, and that may be in danger of being lost. We start from the simple assumption that, in order to find something, we must try to grasp what is essential about it. Ranging between the hows and whys of music, the course explores the origins of human music-making, the psychology of aural awareness, the strategies of organized musical expression, and the construction of musical meaning in relation to culture. Formerly HU 259
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 873 - Personality & Creativity Through readings of works of major theorists on the nature of personality and on creativity, the course poses two major questions: “What do major theorists have to say about the human personality?” and “What do major theorists have to say about what it means to be a creative person?” There are a number of ways of answering these questions and it is not the purpose of the course to choose the “best” answer, but rather, to put the student in a better position to make his or her own decision. Formerly HU 374
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 874 - Psychology of Touch In this course students learn about the role the sense of touch plays in early physical development and in the development of perceptual and cognitive skills. The last part of the course is devoted to the aesthetic dimension of touch and the significance of early tactile stimulation for the visual and performing arts. Formerly HU 378
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 875 - Social Psychology A survey of major social problems today and an analysis of society’s resistance to implementing the necessary painful solutions. Students study the current status of major social institutions and their increasing failure to meet and satisfy human needs. Some of the other areas that are studied are mental health and mental illness, human values, love and marriage, dreams, and preventative programs. Formerly HU 382
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LASS 871 or LASS 872
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 876 - Psychology of Creativity The course examines the problems involved in defining and attempting to measure creativity. The course is developmentally oriented, focusing on relationships between creativity and normal growth and development, and intelligence and personality. Problems that the artist encounters with productivity are explored, as well as the values of society toward creativity and the artist. Formerly HU 480
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LASS 871
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 911 - Renaissance and Reformation: 1400-1648 The intellectual and cultural explosion that heralded the modern era in Western civilization. Political, economic, philosophical, religious, and cultural developments. Formerly HU 360A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 912 - Age of Science & Enlightenment: 1648-1815 The dramatic intellectual revolution of the age of science and the applications of the revolution to every province of the human experience. The Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which are parts of the transformation of Europe, are studied from the perspective of their consequences for the modern world. Formerly HU 360B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 914 - Holocaust The Holocaust is a watershed event in modern history. This traumatic episode left indelible marks on Western society, probably for generations to come. It was caused by factors that still exist in the world. This course examines the history that led to the Holocaust, and will attempts to help students understand what happened and what meaning it has for us today. Formerly HU 464
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 922 - Politics and the Media This course analyzes how political and social forces interact with the American community and how that interaction affects government structure and policy. Factors such as population profiles, suburbanites, elite groups, public opinion, party organization, elections, and reform movements are studied. Formerly HU 359
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 923 - Sociology of Art An examination of the relationships that exist between art and society. The course focuses on the social influences that shape the creation and reception of artistic works. Topics include the social role of the artist; art as a socially organized form of work; the social institutions of artistic production, transmission, and audience reception; and the understanding of art in terms of its social content. Formerly HU 364
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 924 - Sociology of Politics This course studies the interaction of political, social, economic, technological, and cultural forces in American society with their resultant impact on the political system. A brief introduction to political science is incorporated early in the semester. Factors such as population profiles, “suburbanites,” elite groups, party organization, elections and reform movements are considered. Formerly HU 368
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 925 - Mass Media and the Arts The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of mass media and popular culture, primarily in the United States since the 1890s. Various forms of mass media are defined and the shared techniques by which these forms seek to communicate are analyzed. Finally, the values, both aesthetic and social, embodied in both these media and popular culture are examined in relation to social and economic change. Formerly HU 390
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 931 - The City A study of the city in history, the forces that shaped its development, and the impact the city has had on history. The American city from the seventeenth century to the present is used as the model for this study. Formerly HU 366
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 932 - The American Suburbs The modern suburb has had a tremendous impact upon the history, culture, politics, and art of American society. In this course we investigate the historical development of the American suburb as well as its modern form. Looking at the suburb as a cultural phenomenon, we explore both the stereotype of the suburbs as well as its more complex reality. We also examine works of fiction, photography, painting, film-making, architecture, and design that have emerged out of this strange and familiar landscape. Formerly HU 371
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 933 - American Social Values What is the USA? It is different from other societies? Who is an American? Is there such a thing as ” Americanism?” Is it possible to be ” un-American?” This course focuses on the fundamental nature of American society by examining the organizing principles of its culture. It explores some basic American value-orientations, like equality, individualism, and freedom as well as their sources and effects on American institutions and behavior. To highlight American distinctiveness it compares American society to some others like Canada and Japan. Finally, it examines some value differences within American culture that lead to political/ ideological conflict and challenges to American national identity. Formerly HU 462
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 951 - Islam: Religion & Culture This course examines Islamic culture as it is refracted in various religious and literary texts by Muslims from Arabia, Iran (Persia), India as well as North America. The course begins with discussion of the centrality of prophecy and scripture in Islam, followed by a perusal of Islamic theology and mysticism, and ends with a sampling of primarily literary prose and poetry pieces that provide insights into the multifarious facets of Islamic civilization. Formerly HU 361
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 952 - Afro-American Culture A survey of some of the most important Afro-American contributions to American culture, with special attention to the twentieth century and to the arts. Among those whose work is discussed are W. E. B. DuBois, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, and Paul Robeson. Formerly HU 393
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 953 - Middle Eastern Art and Culture The artistic, socio-cultural and historical context of contemporary visual, literary and performing arts from Morocco Afghanistan. Through an examination of the lives and work of selected contemporary filmmakers, illustrators, writers/poets, musicians and painters, the intellectual and artistic traditions underlying their work are explored. Considering will be how they are affected by issues such as secular is and religious fundamentalism, political struggles, war and exile, women’s rights and impact of the West.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 955 - Cultural Ecology A review of the various cultural adaptations found in different environments such as deserts, grasslands, circumpolar regions, tropical and temperate forests, islands, and high-altitude and urban areas. These adaptations include hunting and gathering, fishing, and agriculture (shifting, irrigated, and industrial). The attitude toward the environment, population growth, and the use of labor, technology, energy, and other resources are considered. Formerly HU 369
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 972 - Personality & Adjustment The study of personality, the patterns of behavior and predispositions that determine how a person perceives, thinks, feels, and acts. The inner life of men and women, the quality of their character, their adjustment to their social milieu, and their potentialities for self-fulfillment are all explored. Special attention is given to adjustment problems of artists in work and in love. Formerly HU 383
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 973 - Abnormal Psychology Historical perspectives, causal factors and treatments for types of mental disorders in adults and children including stress, panic, anxiety, mood and substance eating, cognitive and personality disorders. Schizophrenia, mental retardation, autism and behavioral disorders of childhood are also addressed. Theoretical systems relating to psychopathology including psychodynamic, social theories, cognitive as well as biological influences are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LASS 871 or LASS 872 Priority enrollment to Art Therapy concentration.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 974 - Theories of Personality Introduces the study of personality and how patterns of behavior, interaction, perception and response are understood by a broad variety of theorists. Questions of nature vs. nurture, whether the past impacts the present, and what defines mental health are discussed. Psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, and behavioral approaches are compared and contrasted. Formerly HU 483
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: LASS 871 or LASS 872; and one additional course from: LASS 871, LASS 872, LASS 873, LASS 874, LASS 875, LASS 876, LASS 972, LASS 973, LASS 975, or MMDI 353 Priority enrollment to Art Therapy concentration.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 975 - Educational Psychology An introduction to educational psychology for potential educators. The basic principles of learning theory and education are presented and critically examined. Using a psychosocial orientation, the developmental stages of the human life cycle are explored, as well as the needs of a variety of special populations, e.g., those with learning disabilities or physical disabilities. Considerable attention is given to increasing awareness and understanding of communication, group dynamics, and organizational behavior. Formerly HU 484
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LASS 871 or LASS 872
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MAAN 101 - Freshman Animation An introduction to the basics of animation, with an emphasis on the development of storytelling capabilities. Inventive studio projects explore production techniques used both in experimental and character animation. In addition, an historical overview is provided through film screenings and group discussion. Formerly PF 127
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Foundation majors.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs |
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MAAN 231 - Introduction to Computer Animation This introductory course develops the student’s understanding of digital movement and imaging through animation exercises using a variety of 2D software programs on the PC platform. No previous computer experience is required. Formerly PF 216
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Animation majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAAN 320 - Selected Topics in Animation An exploration of media used in animation. The content of each course offering reflects the professional interests of the instructor. Topics have included sound installation, visual poetry and experimental techniques. Formerly PF 328
Prerequisites & Notes Note: May be taken four times for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAAN 325 - Storyboarding The ability to create effective visual continuities represents a fundamental skill in animation and live-action filmmaking. In this class, an understanding of narrative story structure and the ability to translate words into images will be developed through exercises dealing with the specifics of shot and shot sequence design. Storyboards will be expanded into animatic form and will include the creation of basic soundtracks.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MAAN 201, MAAN 202, MAFL 201, MFAL 202
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAAN 332 - Advanced 3D Modeling and Texturing This course is designed to further develop 3D computer animation modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering skills. Using industry-standard software, students explore and develop 3D skills with both photo-realistic and stylized graphic approaches to image creation and manipulation. Formerly PF 337
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MAAN 331
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAAN 333 - Advanced 3D Character Animation This course is designed to deeply increase students’ 3D computer character animation knowledge. Using industry-standard software, students build character models and skeletons, attach the models to the skeletons, and move the resulting 3D computer characters through a series of exercises as they explore and refine 3D character animation skills. Formerly PF 338
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MAAN 331
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MACR 304 - Image and Performance For artists and performers of all disciplines. An intensive cross-disciplinary workshop in which the students create their own short performance works using fusions of video, animation, dance, motion, and sound to explore the interactions between visual media and the performing arts. Formerly PF 331
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken three times for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MACR 443 - Time: A Multidisciplinary Seminar The concept of Time considered from a multidisciplinary perspective, drawing on readings in philosophy, literature, psychology, sociology, and film theory. Relevant works in film and video are screened. Students are responsible for a final term paper that interrelates two or more of the readings with one of the screened works. Formerly PF 424
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MAFL 302 or MAAN 302
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MACR 690 - Independent Study Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum, with limited supervision. Independent Study is available to Junior and Senior undergraduate students who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and to graduate students in good standing. Each Independent Study may be taken for one to three credits in Liberal Arts, 1.5 to six credits in CAD, and one to six credits in CPA and CMAC. Independent Study cannot fulfill major requirements. Independent Study may serve as free, studio, and liberal arts electives, depending on the topic of investigation. Students cannot apply more than 12 total credits of independent study towards their degree requirements.
Credits: 1.5 - 6 cr |
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MAFL 101 - Freshman Film A short survey of the artistic possibilities of film and video. Topics include elements of narrative, the poetics of film, the documentary idiom and video as an art form. Students write two short papers and work on group shooting projects. Formerly PF 128
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Foundation majors.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs |
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MAFL 201 - Introduction to Film I A hands-on introduction to the principles and techniques of media production: shooting 16mm film and digital video, developing a sensitivity to the nuances of movement, understanding lighting and exposure, composition, and the logic of editing. We also survey the historical and aesthetic development of the medium in order to expand the students’ sense of the possibilities of the medium. Formerly PF 210A
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Media Arts and Multidisciplinary Fine Arts majors, Film/Digital Video minors. Not recommended for Foundation students.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAPH 101 - Freshman Photography An introduction to fundamental techniques used in black-and-white photography, including camera operation, developing, and printing. Lectures and presentations on the technical aspects of photography as well as the creative and conceptual aspects of the field. Demonstrations on the production of photograms and pinhole images, the use of the copy stand and slide film, mural printing, and a brief description of different camera formats. Formerly PF 125
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Foundation majors.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs |
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MAPH 201 - Introduction to Photography I Introduction to basic concepts, processes, and techniques of black-and-white photography, including camera operation, exposure, darkroom procedures, lighting, and their controlled applications of these techniques. Emphasis is upon the normative standard of photographic rendering. Formerly PF 211A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite for all upper-level photography courses. Priority enrollment to Media Arts majors; Multidisciplinary Fine Arts, Photo and Photo Studio minors. Not recommended for Foundation students.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAPH 211 - Color Concepts 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. Formerly PF 217
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photo and Photo Studio minors and Multidisciplinary Fine Arts majors. Not open to Foundation majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAPH 221 - Introduction to Documentary Photography Introduces students to documentary photography as it exists in the digital age. Topics covered include the history of documentary photography, 35mm camera operation, digital camera operation, and the ethical, legal, and strategic issues of contemporary journalism. Students create documentary photographic projects utilizing both traditional and digital photographic techniques. Formerly PF 220
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Communication majors. Not open to Photography majors or Foundation majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAPH 282 - Photography for Illustrators 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. Formerly PF 209
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to Photography majors. Priority enrollment to Illustration and Multidisciplinary Fine Arts majors and Photo minors. Not recommended for Foundation students.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAPH 302 - Junior Photography Workshop Exploration of photographic imagery through a series of problems aimed at personal vision and creative growth. Formerly PF 311B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MAPH 301
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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