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2021-2022 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]
Courses
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The University Catalogue includes a listing of all active courses; course sections are not offered every term.
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BOOK 601 Revealing the Narrative
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
This course focuses on developing a sensitivity to language and verbal constructs in relation to text, image and structure. The expansion of the student’s creative writing within the context of artists’ books and the narrative is explored in both written and visual means.
Open to graduate Book Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BOOK 602 The Book: Past and Present
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
The history of the book occurs in unison with the research of contemporary artists books in order for students to gain a thorough understanding of the historical precedence of the medium; and gain knowledge in which to position their own work within a historical, cultural, and contemporary context. This course will alternate between the history of the book one week, and then contemporary artist books which incorporate or respond to the historical materials covered in the preceding class, the following week. The class will make site visits to prominent collections to view and study pertinent examples. Students will be also be expected to write and analyze in a critical manner the materials covered while examining how they relate to their own art making practices and realizations.Hands-on study of rare books and manuscripts form antiquity to the present, with discussions dealing with their structural, historical, and artistic significance. The class meets at the Library Company of Philadelphia, with field trips to local special collections.
Open to graduate Book Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BOOK 620 Bookbinding I
3 credits 90.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Bookbinding I is a hands on introduction to the materials, tools and techniques used in
bookbinding. Students create basic book structures and develop their hand skills -
emphasis is placed on craftsmanship and conservation techniques. This comprehensive
foundation course prepares students for intermediate courses and further explorations of
the medium.
Open to graduate Book Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BOOK 624 Bookbinding II
3 credits 90.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Building upon skills acquired in Bookbinding I, students complete a series of projects based on contemporary and historical models that serve as departure points for innovative bindings. Both nonadhesive and adhesive structures incorporating various board attachments, sewing styles and endbands will be explored, as well as enclosures. This intermediate course prepares students for advanced courses that focus on refining skills and techniques.
Prerequisites BOOK*620
Open to graduate Book Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BOOK 634 Book Production
1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
600 level graduate course
This advanced course focuses on the development and production of a printed book or portfolio of works: design and formatting of a publication including the investigation of sequence, page design, and binding possibilities; hands-on experience in the preparation of images for press production, pre-press techniques; and assisting the Master Printer in the printing. All work is produced in the Borowsky Center for Publication Arts, the University’s offset lithography facility. Students may choose to collaborate on projects or work independently.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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BOOK 695 Graduate Book Arts Internship
1.5 - 4.5 credits undefined hours
600 level graduate course
A supervised practicum, working with practicing artists, with non-profit arts organizations, in print shops, and in book and paper conservation laboratories. Students gain knowledge of the field and hands-on experience in a variety of professional settings. One goal of the internship is to assist them in testing and expanding their professional skills and knowledge and help them make informed career decisions.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
Pass/fail grading only.
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BOOK 699 Topics: Book Arts
1.5 - 6 credits undefined hours
600 level graduate course
Graduate students may register for upper-level undergraduate liberal arts courses and studio electives for graduate credit. Graduate students are expected to contribute at a higher level in the classroom and have additional assignments (readings, papers, etc.) in order to be granted graduate credit. Students are advised to select an area of study that broadens or intensifies their background in the arts, education, and related disciplines. Often this work contributes directly to the preparation of the graduate project proposal. In order to register for an upper-level undergraduate course and receive credit, the student must submit a completed special topics/independent study form to the Office of the Registrar.
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
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BOOK 701 Colloquium: Professional Practices
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
700 level graduate course
Professional practices and issues related to the fields of printmaking and book arts and publication arts are explored through discussions, lectures, workshops and field trips. Students will complete their professional development requirements: resume, cover letters, grant applications, residency applications, gallery packet and conduct a public professional presentation of work.
Open to graduate Book Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BOOK 722 Bookbinding III
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
700 level graduate course
This advanced course focuses on investigating the book structure, advanced bindings and techniques in relation to individual thesis work preparation. Individual attention to developing creative solutions to support and develop book content begins in order to facilitate ideas for thesis - emphasis is placed on conceptual development of structure, content and form to prepare students for thesis work.
Prerequisites BOOK*620 and BOOK*624
Open to graduate Book Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BOOK 724 Bookbinding IV
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
700 level graduate course
This final bookbinding course is structured as a workshop in order for students to investigate and develop structure and content that support thesis work. Discussion of issues central to book arts, contemporary art and studio practice transpire, as well as critiques and individual instruction.
Prerequisites BOOK*722
Open to graduate Book Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BOOK 788 Thesis Writing Seminar I
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
700 level graduate course
In this seminar students will develop a series of papers in preparation for their written thesis, a researched critical paper that informs and elaborates on his or her thesis exhibition and studio practice. The intent of the thesis is to locate the student’s practice within the landscape of contemporary art practice and in relation to its history and traditions.
Prerequisites FINA*750 or MSEM*656
Open to graduate Book Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BOOK 789 Thesis Writing Seminar II
3 credits 45.0 hours
700 level graduate course
In this seminar students will develop a written thesis, a researched critical paper that informs and elaborates on his or her thesis exhibition and studio practice. The intent of the thesis is to locate the student’s practice within the landscape of contemporary art practice and in relation to its history and traditions.
Prerequisites BOOK*788
Open to graduate Book Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BOOK 795 Thesis Studio I
3 - 6 credits undefined hours
700 level graduate course
This course will be comprised of studio seminar coursework preparing students for developing a cohesive body of work based on skills and knowledge acquired thus far in the program. Guest critics will be invited over the course of the semester. The MFA candidate develops an individual course of study and defines the projects, in preparation for the required Thesis Exhibition during the final semester Tutorial and critic based.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BOOK 796 Thesis Studio II
6 credits 180.0 hours
700 level graduate course
This course covers the planning, implementation and execution of a mature body of work to be prepared for Thesis Exhibition at the end of the semester. This course is structured as independent meetings and the scheduling is by arrangement in association with each student’s thesis committee.
Prerequisites BOOK*795
Open to graduate Book Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BUSN 118 Introduction to Business
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
This course applies an interdisciplinary approach in a global, political, and economic perspective. Topics include the historical development of the American Business system; comparison of economic philosophies; functions of management, marketing, finance, and organizational structure; government intervention in business activity; the international business environment, and social responsibility.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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BUSN 199 Selected Topics in Business
1 - 3 credits undefined hours
100 level undergraduate course
This course invites you to explore a business topic. Class focuses on developing business-related knowledge and professional skills relevant to artists in the twenty-first century.
Prerequisites COMP*099E, COMP*101, COMP*101D, COMP*101E, or COMP*111
This course may be repeated for credit.
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BUSN 210 Digital Marketing
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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BUSN 299 Selected Topics in Business
1 - 3 credits undefined hours
100 level undergraduate course
This course invites you to explore a business topic. Class focuses on developing business-related knowledge and professional skills relevant to artists in the twenty-first century.
Prerequisites COMP*099E, COMP*101, COMP*101D, COMP*101E, or COMP*111
This course may be repeated for credit.
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BUSN 320 Entrepreneurs Boot Camp
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course provides students the opportunity to participate in the Corzo Center Workshops and lectures in an academic context: providing contextual readings, discussion with other participants and short assignments allowing students to reflect on what they’ve learned and consider how to apply it effectively to their own ideas or projects. Central to the course is participation in the Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp, offered by the Corzo Center for the Creative Economy. The Corzo Center ‘Boot Camp’ is an interactive course providing a chance to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur - how to plan, develop, budget, market, and present your business idea.
Prerequisites COMP*101, COMP*101D, or COMP*111
Corzo Boot Camp Reg. Required
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
Pass/fail grading only.
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BUSN 330 Business Fundamentals for the Creative Economy
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
In this course students will explore business tools and practices designed to meet the specialized needs of individual creative and performing artists functioning within the private enterprise system. Students will engage in independent exploration through guided case study. Units covered include marketing, fundraising and grant writing, record-keeping, taxes, financial decision-making, and legal issues in the arts.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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BUSN 340 The Innovation Lab
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
A highly interactive course, the Innovation Lab introduces the principles of innovation and entrepreneurship through class discussion, street exercises, and a semester-long undertaking, reinforced by conversations with entrepreneurs and mentors. As an introduction to “innovation,” the course demonstrates how to develop value based upon the needs and problems of an audience. As an introduction to “entrepreneurship,” the course promotes an understanding of the economics and business practices of a start-up. In addition to producing actionable plans, the course also will develop the skills graduates need to “invent” their careers after leaving the University.
Priority enrollment for students with an Arts Management + Engagement minor.
Requires completion of 60 credits.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BUSN 364 Business Planning I
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course covers the multiple facets of starting up and operating a business. Topics of learning consist of the development of an industry analysis, and a comprehensive marketing plan.
Prerequisites BUSN*330
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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BUSN 366 Business Planning II
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course continues the exploration of the multiple facets of starting up and operating a business. The course will build on the industry analysis and marketing plan created in Business Planning I by exploring and ultimately developing a comprehensive business plan.
Prerequisites BUSN*365
Priority enrollment for MBET majors and Business minors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BUSN 399 Selected Topics in Business
1 - 3 credits undefined hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course invites you to explore a business topic. Class focuses on developing business-related knowledge and professional skills relevant to artists in the twenty-first century.
Prerequisites COMP*099E, COMP*101, COMP*101D, COMP*101E, or COMP*111
This course may be repeated for credit.
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BUSN 501 Introduction to Non-Profit Management
3 credits 45.0 hours
500 level graduate course
An overview of the management principles of maintaining a non-profit cultural organization
covering legal issues, governance and leadership, financial management, fund-raising, human
resources, and planning.
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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BUSN 599 Selected Topics in Business
1 - 3 credits undefined hours
500 level graduate course
This course invites you to explore a business topic. Class focuses on developing business-related knowledge and professional skills relevant to artists in the twenty-first century.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, COMP*112H or
current graduate student status
This course may be repeated for credit.
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CERA 101 Introduction to Ceramics
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Through lecture and demonstrations, students learn basic skills such as handbuilding, throwing, and press molding with an introduction to loading and firing kilns and mixing clay and glazes. Problems are given with an emphasis on developing each student’s potential for personal expression and artistic invention. Freshmen are encouraged to participate in the departmental guest lecture series and field trips.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 211 Throwing Exploration Projects
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Beginning studio work using the throwing process and related glazing and firing techniques. Problems are given with an emphasis on developing each student’s potential for personal expression and artistic invention.
Requires completion of 30 credits.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 212 Throwing Exploration Studio
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
A continued exploration of throwing process and ceramic technique This freestanding course also serves as a companion to CRCM 211. Materials addressed will be at a beginning level-more experienced students taking the class will explore the topics in more depth.
Prerequisites Complete 12 credits from subjects IMAG, TIME, OBJT and ENVI
or COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
Requires completion of 30 credits.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 213 Handbuilding Exploration Projects
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Beginning studio work with clay using the handbuilding processes of slab, coil pinch, and pressing form molds, plus related glazing and firing techniques. Problems given emphasize developing each student’s potential for personal expression and artistic invention.
Requires completion of 30 credits.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 214 Handbuilding Exploration Studio
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
A continued exploration of studio work with clay using handbuilding processes. Materials addressed will be at a beginning level; more experienced students taking the class will explore the topics in more depth.
Requires completion of 30 credits.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 220 Ceramics
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
Through lecture and demonstration, students learn basic skills such as handbuilding, throwing, and press molding with an introduction to loading and firing kilns. Mixing clay, slips, and glazes is also being covered. Graduate students may register for this course under GRCR 660.
Requires completion of 30 credits.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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CERA 223 Ceramic Technology
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
A lecture and laboratory course designed to investigate basic clay and glaze materials. Students gain an intuitive understanding of ceramic materials, their practical and aesthetic properties, and develop a series of personal glazes. The nature of clays and the relationship among clay bodies, slips, sigillatas, and glazes is also explored.
Requires completion of 30 credits.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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CERA 299 Selected Topics in Ceramics
1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
200 level undergraduate course
This course allows for the presentation of one-time, unique studio experiences involving either specialized themes, media, classroom structures, or teaching and learning formats, for the development of projects relevant to contemporary ceramic issues.
Requires completion of 30 credits.
This course may be completed 4 times for credit.
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CERA 313 Ceramics Junior Studio I
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Builds upon a basic grounding in ceramic concepts and techniques. Through lectures, technical demonstrations, conceptual projects and critique students further their development as artists.
Prerequisites Take 6 credits from: CERA*211, CERA*212, CERA*213, or CERA*214
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 314 Ceramics Junior Studio II
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
A continuation of CRCM 313, Ceramics Junior Studio I. In preparation for the senior thesis, students take on increased responsibility for the form and content of their work.
Prerequisites Take 6 credits from: CERA*211, CERA*212, CERA*213, or CERA*214
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 315 Ceramics Junior Projects
3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course serves as a companion to CRCM 313. Technical and conceptual material presented dovetails with that presented in CRCM 313.
Prerequisites Complete 6 credits from: CRCM*211, CRCM*212, CRCM*213, or,CRCM*214.
Corequisite Course(s): SOAC*300 and SOAC*301
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 411 Ceramics Senior Thesis I
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
In consultation with faculty, students question and refine their interests and begin production of a cohesive body of work for their thesis exhibition. Faculty presentations are complemented by student research and investigation.
Prerequisites Complete 6 credits from CERA*211, CERA*212, CERA*213, or, CERA*214
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 412 Ceramics Senior Thesis II
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Production of work for the thesis exhibition continues. In preparation for leaving the academic environment, students complete work for their portfolio. Though development of technical skills continues, the emphasis is on having students articulate their ideas and understand the content of their work.
Prerequisites Complete 6 credits from CERA*211, CERA*212, CERA*213, or, CERA*214
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 413 Ceramics Senior Studio
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
A continuation of CRCM 315. Problems become more complex as students acquire a level of technical mastery appropriate to their ideas. Emphasis is placed on the student’s conceptual development.
Prerequisites SOAC*301
Corequisite Course(s): CRFT*401 and CRFT*402
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CERA 490 Independent Study
1.5 - 6 credits undefined hours
400 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 requires permission by the offering program office.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
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CERA 660 Ceramics
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course
Through lecture and demonstration, students learn basic skills such as handbuilding, throwing, and press molding with an introduction to loading and firing kilns. Mixing clay, slips, and glazes is also covered. In order to receive graduate credit, graduate students are expected to exceed undergraduate course expectations by applying the skills and competencies outlined in the syllabus to graduate-level concepts that typically relate to their major program of study. In this regard, graduate students taking this graduate elective are required to meet with the instructor prior to the start of class to determine and outline the nature of the requirements to be met.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: CERA*660, GRCR*660
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CIM 301 Selected Topics in Immersive Media
1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
300 level undergraduate course
The Center for Immersive Media offers course topics in the areas of emerging and immersive technologies, concepts and applications. These courses often reflect contemporary trends, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approaches, and the creative research and practice of faculty, staff, and visiting artists. Courses are open to all disciplines.
This course may be repeated for credit.
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COMP 099E Foundations of Composition: ESL
3 credits 90.0 hours
REM level undergraduate course
COMP*099E prepares students for whom English is a second language to produce the kinds of writing expected of them at the university level. This course emphasizes employing foundational writing, reading, and critical thinking skills. The course also emphasizes mastering various technical aspects of writing, including structuring essays and deploying grammar to achieve clarity. Students practice written and verbal communication skills to respond to course readings as well as work produced by peers. The workshop format engages students in collaborative learning activities. Because this course is six hours per week, one-to-one time with the instructor is built into the curriculum.
Enrollment is based on performance on the Writing Placement Exam, the Michigan Placement Test, and TOEFL scores. This course does not count toward graduation. Successful completion of this course permits students to enter COMP*101E, COMP*101, or COMP*111, depending on the professor’s recommendation, in the subsequent semester.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
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COMP 101 Composition Fundamentals I
3 credits 90.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
COMP*101 emphasizes the writing and reading processes that lead to argumentation. The course also emphasizes mastering various technical aspects of writing, including structuring essays and deploying grammar to achieve clarity. As this course is six hours per week, one-to-one time with the instructor is built into the curriculum. By the end of this course, successful students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the critical reading and writing skills needed to compose academic essays (describing, summarizing, analyzing, applying, and synthesizing, for example). 2. Craft a question-based research paper that supports a thesis. 3. Synthesize research source materials to support an argument. 4. Access source material in the library holdings (reference section, on-line databases, stacks, and in-library periodicals). 5. Assess scholarly sources (locate an author’s thesis, evaluate evidence, and weigh credibility). 6. Apply source material and avoid intentional or unintentional plagiarism by citing in MLA format. 7. Recognize and edit patterns of grammatical error to compose clear sentences.
Enrollment based on performance on the writing placement exam and SAT/ACT scores. Based on placement results, registration in the writing lab co-requisite course for COMP*101 may be required. COMP*101 substitutes for COMP*111 and successful completion of this course permits students to enter COMP*102, COMP*102 with a required co-requisite writing lab, or COMP*112, depending on the professor’s recommendation, in the subsequent semester.
Prerequisites Placement into COMP*101
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: FYWT*100
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COMP 101D Composition Fundamentals I
3 credits 90.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
COMP*101D emphasizes the writing and reading processes that lead to argumentation. The course also emphasizes mastering various technical aspects of writing, including structuring essays and deploying grammar to achieve clarity. As this course is six hours per week, one-to-one time with the instructor is built into the curriculum. By the end of this course, successful students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the critical reading and writing skills needed to compose academic essays (describing, summarizing, analyzing, applying, and synthesizing, for example). 2. Craft a question-based research paper that supports a thesis. 3. Synthesize research source materials to support an argument. 4. Access source material in the library holdings (reference section, on-line databases, stacks, and in-library periodicals). 5. Assess scholarly sources (locate an author’s thesis, evaluate evidence, and weigh credibility). 6. Apply source material and avoid intentional or unintentional plagiarism by citing in MLA format. 7. Recognize and edit patterns of grammatical error to compose clear sentences.
Prerequisites Placement into COMP*101D
Corequisite Course(s): COMP 101L
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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COMP 101E Composition Fundamentals I: ESL
3 credits 90.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
A continuation of COMP*099E, COMP*101E further prepares students for whom English is a second language to produce the kinds of writing and presentations expected of them at the university level. This version of the course offers both online and in-class instruction to support student learning needs.
COMP*101E emphasizes the reading and writing processes that lead to argumentation. The course also emphasizes technical aspects of writing, including structuring essays, constructing paragraphs, and deploying grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Students practice critical reading and writing skills to develop academic essays through describing, summarizing, analyzing, applying, and synthesizing. Students are introduced to the library’s holdings and taught to access and assess source material. Because this course is six hours per week, one-to-one time with the instructor is built into the class to support student learning. By the end of this course, successful students will: 1. Demonstrate the critical reading and writing skills needed to compose academic essays (describing, summarizing, analyzing, applying, and synthesizing, for example). 2. Craft a question-based research paper that supports a thesis. 3. Synthesize research source materials to support an argument. 4. Access source material in the library holdings (reference section, on-line databases, stacks, and in-library periodicals). 5. Assess scholarly sources (locate an author’s thesis, evaluate evidence, and weigh credibility). 6. Apply source material and avoid intentional or unintentional plagiarism by citing in MLA format. 7. Recognize and edit patterns of grammatical error to compose clear sentences.
Enrollment is based on performance on the English Placement Exam, the Michigan Placement Test, and TOEFL scores. Successful completion of this course permits students to enter COMP*102, COMP*102E, or COMP*112, depending on the professor’s recommendation, in the subsequent semester.
Prerequisites Placement into COMP*101E or completion of COMP*099E
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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COMP 101L Composition Fundamentals I Lab
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course
This writing lab accompanies COMP 101, a course that emphasizes the writing and reading processes that lead to argumentation as well as mastering technical aspects of writing to achieve clarity. This lab focuses on writing as a process and developing strategies for academic success to support your work in COMP 101.
Prerequisites Placement into COMP*101
Corequisite Course(s): COMP*101D
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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COMP 102 Composition Fundamentals II
3 credits 90.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
A continuation of COMP*101, COMP*102 is the second part of a year-long course that builds on and develops the writing and reading processes that lead to argumentation. This course emphasizes composition skills necessary for producing an inquiry-based research paper. The course also emphasizes mastering various technical aspects of writing, including structuring essays and deploying grammar to achieve clarity. The independent written research project prompts students to refine composition skills introduced in COMP*101 (describing, summarizing, analyzing, applying, and synthesizing, for example) to develop an argument. To illustrate the importance of context in the research process, the curriculum explores a specific theme. Students continue to explore how to access and assess research source materials. As this course is six hours per week, one-to-one time with the instructor is built into the class, so students can work on individual reading and writing issues. Registration in the writing lab co-requisite course for COMP*102 may be required. COMP*102 substitutes for COMP*112.
Prerequisites COMP*101
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: FYWT*101
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COMP 102D Composition Fundamentals II
3 credits 90 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Corequisite Course(s): COMP 102L
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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COMP 102E Composition Fundamentals II: ESL
3 credits 90.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
A continuation of COMP*101E, COMP*102E further prepares students for whom English is a second language to produce the kinds of writing and presentations expected of them at the university level. This course emphasizes composition skills necessary for producing an inquiry-based research paper. The course also emphasizes mastering various technical aspects of writing, including structuring essays and deploying grammar to achieve clarity. The independent written research project prompts students to refine composition skills introduced in COMP*101E (describing, summarizing, analyzing, applying, and synthesizing, for example) to develop an argument. To illustrate the importance of context in the research process, the curriculum explores a specific theme. Students continue to explore how to access and assess research source materials. As this course is six hours per week, one-to-one time with the instructor is built into the class, so students can work on individual reading and writing issues.
Prerequisites COMP*101E
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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COMP 102L Composition Fundamentals II Lab
1.5 credits 22.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course
This writing lab accompanies COMP 102, a course that continues to emphasize the writing and reading processes that lead to argumentation as well as mastering technical aspects of writing to achieve clarity. This lab focuses on writing as a process and developing strategies for academic success to support your work in COMP 102.
Prerequisites COMP*101
Corequisite Course(s): COMP*102D
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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COMP 111 Written Composition I
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
COMP*111 is the first part of a year-long critical writing, reading, and research
class sequence that explores the fundamental aspects of becoming a responsible student and
scholar. This course emphasizes the writing and reading processes that lead to argumentation. The
course also emphasizes mastering various technical aspects of writing, including
structuring essays and deploying grammar to achieve clarity. By the end of this course,
successful students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the critical reading and writing
skills needed to compose academic essays (describing, summarizing, analyzing, applying,
and synthesizing, for example). 2. Craft a question-based research paper that supports a
thesis. 3. Synthesize research source materials to support an argument. 4. Access source material
in the library holdings (reference section, on-line databases, stacks, and in-library
periodicals). 5. Assess scholarly sources (locate an author’s thesis, evaluate evidence, and weigh
credibility). 6. Apply source material and avoid intentional or unintentional plagiarism by citing
in MLA format. 7. Recognize and edit patterns of grammatical error (sentence fragments, run-on
sentences, subject-verb agreement, verb tense, punctuation, and spelling) to compose clear
sentences.
Enrollment is based on performance on the Writing Placement Exam and SAT/ACT scores. Successful
completion of COMP*099 or COMP*099E may be required as a result of the Writing Placement
Exam.
Prerequisites Placement into COMP*111
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: FYWT*111
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COMP 112 Written Composition II
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
A continuation of COMP*111, COMP*112 is the second part of a year-long course that builds on and develops fundamental writing and reading processes that lead to argumentation. This course emphasizes composition skills necessary for producing an inquiry-based research paper. The course also emphasizes mastering various technical aspects of writing, including structuring essays and deploying grammar to achieve clarity. The independent written research project prompts students to refine composition skills introduced in COMP*111 (describing, summarizing, analyzing, applying, and synthesizing, for example) to develop an argument. To illustrate the importance of context in the research process, the curriculum explores a specific theme. Students continue to explore how to access and assess research source materials.
Prerequisites COMP*111
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: FYWT*112
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COMP 112H Written Composition II: Honors
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
A continuation of COMP*111, COMP*112H is the second part of a year-long course that builds on
and develops the writing and reading processes that lead to argumentation. During this term an
inquiry-based research paper is the focus, as well as grammatical and structural elements of
writing college-level essays. The independent research project allows students to utilize the
critical reading and writing skills introduced in COMP*111-describing, summarizing, analyzing, applying,
and synthesizing-to develop a scholarly argument. To illustrate the importance of context in the
process of research, a curriculum that is focused around a chosen theme is examined. Students
continue to access and assess the source material available from the library.
Prerequisites Placement into COMP*112H or completion of COMP*111
Students admitted to the University Honors program are permitted to register this course.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CRFT 203 Computers for Object Makers
3 credits 90.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
This course covers computer processes useful as compliments to traditional craft ways of making. 3D Scanning gives the artist/designer a digital replica that can then be changed in scale or manipulated in other ways. 3D Computer Modeling programs create files that can then be turned into physical objects using 3D printing. Also covered will be a selection of technical processes such as laser cutting for stack-lamination (building forms by gluing up layers of plywood or other sheet materials), ‘unfolding’ software (creating patterns for fabric and other sheet materials that can then be sewn or seamed into 3D form), CNC milling, etc. Previous 3D computer modeling experience is not required.
Requires completion of 30 credits.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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CRFT 281 3D Computer Modeling
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
An introduction to the use of 3-D modeling software for visualization, design, production, and presentation of Craft objects. Through tutorial exercises and individual projects, students become fluent in the use of this important tool. One piece of software (such as formZ, Rhino, etc.) that is both CAD accurate and affordable to individual artists is covered. As students gain proficiency, they apply the techniques to problems addressed in their major studio classes. Students taking the course for a second time explore the capabilities of the software in more depth and focus on intelligent sequencing of operations and using the tools in context.
Requires completion of 30 credits. Computer Literacy Required.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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CRFT 282 History of Crafts
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
A survey of the principal movements and tendencies in Western crafts since the middle of the 19th century. Main topics include the arts and crafts movement, art nouveau, the Bauhaus, the interrelationships among fine arts, crafts, and design, and postmodernism.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.
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CRFT 299 Selected Topics in Crafts
1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
200 level undergraduate course
This course allows for the presentation of one-time, unique studio experiences involving either specialized themes, media, classroom structures, or teaching and learning formats, for the development of projects relevant to contemporary Crafts issues.
Requires completion of 30 credits.
This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
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CRFT 401 Craft Senior Projects
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Student begins to produce a body of work for the Crafts Senior capstone exhibition. Part of this course is Senior Seminar, a forum for the discussion of ideas and issues through student participation, guest lecturers, and professional offerings. The modern craft aesthetic is examined in terms of late nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first century ideas and issues. Emphasis on the interdependency of all the arts with an eye to the unique contribution of crafts ideology and practice. Topical discussions encourage students to find contemporary relevancy and validity in an analysis of historical precedents. The professional practices component covers: making an artist’s presentation, resume and portfolio preparation, writing an artist’s statement, recordkeeping and taxes, grant writing, self-promotion and career/entrepreneurial opportunities. Particular attention is paid to the style and survival techniques of contemporaries working in craft media.
Prerequisites SOAC*301
Corequisite Course(s): Take CERA*411, FIBR*411, GLAS*411, METL*411 and WOOD*411
Open to Crafts majors only.
Enrollment in Studio Required
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CRFT 402 Craft Senior Projects
3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
Student completes a body of work for the Crafts Senior capstone exhibition. Topical discussions and activities continue. The professional practices component includes mounting and promoting an exhibition, final portfolio preparation.
Prerequisites CRFT*401
Corequisite Course(s): CERA*412, CERA*413, FIBR*412, FIBR*413 GLAS*412, GLAS*413, METL*412, METL*413, or WOOD*413
Open to Crafts majors only.
Enrollment in Studio Required
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CRFT 480 Craft & Material Studies Professional Practice
1.5 credits 45.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course
This course prepares students for professional practice through the development of a personal brand and professional portfolio, and the acquisition of presentation and promotional skills relevant to the contemporary crafts field. Students will also learn how to successfully write grant and residency applications, and commission proposals. Through a series of lectures, discussions, exercises, and assignments, students will acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills required for entry into the professional world.
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CRFT 490 Independent Study
1.5 - 6 credits undefined hours
400 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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CRFT 499 Craft & Material Studies Internship
1 - 3 credits undefined hours
400 level undergraduate course
Internships provide opportunity for practical experience, expansion of professional skills, and enable students to test career choices. Internships may include working in an artist studio, in a gallery or non-profit organization or within the commercial “makers” industry among others.
Prerequisites SOAC*200
Open to Crafts majors only.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRIT 300 CRIT: Special Topics
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
CRIT courses (Critical Approaches to Arts and Culture) introduce students to topical issues in society, the arts, and culture. Individual courses explore a single topic by drawing on sources from the arts and from relevant research on society and culture. CRIT courses emphasize the importance of critical approach to the understanding of cultural expression and debate.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 302 Representation
3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course
What does representation mean? How can art make us feel-or not feel-represented? How have artists from across disciplines created works that challenge beliefs, attitudes, or expectations through representing specific identities and experiences? We will examine these questions and others by unpacking how diverse thinkers and artists invested in the power of representation engage creativity. We will explore topics like representation’s relationships to identity categories like race and gender, intersectionality, meaning making, politics, social justice, and more.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 303 Money
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Money is a tool for buying things, a symbol for complex cultural and personal meanings, and so much more. We will examine major issues related to money from a wide variety of disciplines and critical lenses to explore some important questions like: What is money? How does money expand and limit our lives? What determines the value of things? What is the future of money? Many of our approaches to these questions will consider money’s relationships to social justice, technology, consumerism, work and employment, and the arts.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 305 Gender
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
What is gender? What are important contemporary ideas and issues central to understanding gender? At the heart of our interdisciplinary exploration of gender will be feminist and queer lenses from a variety of disciplines. These lenses will help us examine topics like representations of diverse genders in popular culture and creative practices, gendered systems of being and seeing, political and social movements that work to intervene in histories of oppression, and much more. How gender intersects with a range of identity categories like race, class, nationality, ability, and age will be central.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 307 Technology
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
What is technology? Does technology necessarily imply progress? How does technology define reality? How does technology shape culture – and vice versa? This course explores these questions and more to unpack the complex relationship between technologies and the cultures creating and using them. We will examine topics like artificial intelligence, technologies’ social impacts, and the digital systems we use to create and share information.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
This course is equated with the following courses: LASM*951, SCIE*207
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CRIT 308 Culture
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
What is culture? What are ways we can begin to understand the complexities of diverse cultures? We explore these questions and others through unpacking issues of how culture is produced and circulated in ways that shape our ways of thinking, seeing, creating, and navigating our everyday lives. We will explore ideas about culture through a wide variety of disciplines and critical lenses to examine cultural trends, popular culture, creative practices, and more.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 310 Identity, Multiculturalism, and Empire
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course explores selected societies and the logic of cultural identity within the contexts of colonialism and imperialism. The course considers issues coincident with the rise of empires and what it means to conquer and be conquered. It will illuminate the identities of the non-dominant, indigenous cultures and, where possible, demonstrate the effects of resistance and acculturation. Students will evaluate evidence in multiple forms, such as material culture, primary sources, secondary sources, and contemporary literature and film. Secondary sources will introduce students to current theoretical approaches to this material, in particular, studies related to post-colonialism and identity theory.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 315 Food
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Food is a biological necessity, economic powerhouse, symbol for complex and diverse cultural meanings, and so much more. We will explore food from a wide variety of disciplines and critical lenses to explore important questions like some of the following: Is food political? Where does food come from? How do cultural understandings of food shape what we eat-or don’t eat? Many of our approaches to these questions will consider important issues like food’s relationships to social justice, environmentalism, and the arts.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 319 Hip-Hop Theory & Practice
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Hip-hop is an interdisciplinary creative form and unique way of theorizing and practicing culture. This course engages hip-hop from a variety of cutting-edge critical lenses to examine issues like identity, power, and the relationships between creativity, social forces, and histories.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 321 Afterlife
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
The concept of an afterlife, that there is an immortal future, has been central to most cultures. By understanding different conceptions of what happens to us after we die, we really explore how societies engage in continuous conscious reflection upon ethics, identity, tragedy, the nature of good and evil, repentance and forgiveness. In short, beliefs about the afterlife are perfect vehicles for us to understand how a given culture understands and values life itself.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 322 Analyzing Talk
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course asks: What can be learned by listening, recording, and analyzing human communication? Much like the interdisciplinary course Observing Humans, Analyzing Talk will involve student-led field work in a location chosen by the student. This is a course primarily about the study of power and culture; the students will be learning about patterned power dynamics through the frameworks of gender, race, ethnicity, class, and age. Speech, para-linguistics, gesture, and posture are the focus as the course introduces classics in sociolinguistics, semiotics, and video ethnography. Like music, drama, and choreography, and visual art, human talk can be analyzed both aesthetically and structurally. Framed by the media available of its time, Analyzing Talk will cover speech and gesture research and will ask how media extends and limits the questions of a particular age. Classics in documentary film will augment the course.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 323 Folklore and Folk Art
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Folklore is considered the artistic communication of small groups or subcultures.. Each student will choose a subculture and an art genre of an existing nearby community to study. Classes involve the development of interviewing skills, documentary methods, and an understanding of the history of folkloristics. Students will learn about people’s lives through their songs, tales, movements, and material culture, enriching our discussion about what it means to make art.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 324 Environment
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Understanding environmental problems and reimagining many of our relationships to our planet is one of the most pressing issues humans face. We will explore major issues related to the environment from a wide variety of disciplines and critical lenses to explore important questions like the following: What is nature? In what ways is caring for the environment political? How do diverse societal problems relate to environmental problems? Many of our approaches to these questions will consider important issues like the environment’s relationships to social justice and the arts.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
This course is equated with the following courses: CRIT*301, CRIT*302, CRIT*303, CRIT*304, CRIT*313, CRIT*321, CRIT*324, CRIT*327, CRIT*347, HUMS*231, HUMS*230, HUMS*223, HUMS*214, HUMS*214H, HUMS*217, HUMS*217H, HUMS*227H, HUMS*227, HUMS*219, HUMS*213H, HUMS*219H, HUMS*213, HUMS*222, HUMS*222H, HUMS*229 , HUMS*225, HUMS*226, HUMS*221H, HUMS*224H, HUMS*221, HUMS*218, HUMS*218H, HUMS*220, HUMS*212, HUMS*215, HUMS*216, HUMS*216, HUMS*216H, HUMS*210, HUMS*211, HUMS*211, HUMS*210H, HUMS*211H, HUMS*224, LACR*210, REG*228
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CRIT 327 Justice
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
How can art impact society through engaging issues around justice? How can art become a liberatory practice that employs creativity as a path towards justice? How have artists from across disciplines created works by engaging in processes informed by desires for concrete and imaginative change? We will examine these questions and others by unpacking how diverse thinkers and artists invested in disrupting oppressive forces engage creativity. We will examine topics like empowerment, hope, critical thinking, empathy, meaning making, intersectionality, and more.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
This course is equated with the following courses: LACR*210, HUMS*223, HUMS*214, HUMS*217, HUMS*227, HUMS*213, HUMS*219, HUMS*222, HUMS*229, REG*228, HUMS*221, HUMS*224, HUMS*225, HUMS*226, HUMS*218, HUMS*220, HUMS*212, HUMS*215, HUMS*216, HUMS*210, HUMS*211
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CRIT 328 Gamification
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
Gamification applies game design methods traditionally used for entertainment purposes to non-game contexts. Gamification uses play and gaming elements to influence our behaviors and shape how we navigate various areas of contemporary life, including work, education, shopping, and online spaces. This interdisciplinary class explores topics central to understanding gamification - including the psychology and mechanics of “gamifying” everyday life - in ways that are relevant to all art fields. In addition to writing assignments, student will design basic games to demonstrate gamification concepts.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 339 Style in Art
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This course explores questions of style in a wide variety of arts, creative practices, and ritual forms. We will examine theories of style as they relate to issues of tradition, trends, social and economic conditions, and evolving cultural norms. An aim of the course is to develop a practical, descriptive vocabulary for the analysis of style.
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 342 Art, Media and Society
3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course
This class explores the evolution of art since the industrial revolution and the rise of the middle class. Central to this exploration are topics like the conflicts or collaborations between the fine arts and commercialism, including mass media and new technology, from Romanticism and the arts and crafts movement to Pop Art and the Web. Issues of authorship, production, quality, and permanence will be on our radar. Who determines taste and why? Does high art have a future?
Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRIT 598 Critical Approaches to Arts and Culture: Selected Topics
1 - 3 credits undefined hours
500 level graduate course
CRIT (Critical Approaches to Arts and Culture) courses introduce students to topical issues in society, the arts, and culture. Individual courses explore a single topic by drawing on sources from the arts and from relevant research on society and culture. CRIT courses emphasize the importance of critical approach to the understanding of cultural expression and debate.
Prerequisites CRIT course or current graduate student status
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
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CRTY 801 Creativity Immersion
3 credits 126.0 hours
800 level graduate course
Creativity Immersion is an intensive two-week course focused on creative process, risk-taking and collaboration. Students will be immersed in a series of participatory artistic experiences, experimenting with new approaches to problem solving while drawing inspiration from the intuitive practices of the arts. By engaging with the artistic processes of creative writing, theatrical devising and design in public spaces, for example, students will cultivate a foundation of creative thinking to be applied within and beyond the arts. The course begins and ends with dissertation workshops where students will articulate their aims for interdisciplinary work and creative analysis as it relates to their dissertation topic. Additionally, the course includes a research methods seminar to consider the ways in which creative thinking may lead to innovative research.
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 821 Dissertation Proposal Development
4.5 credits 202.5 hours
800 level graduate course
This course centers on the independent work of the student as they frame their research project. Students will be guided by feedback from the program director, staff, fellow students, and the evolving dissertation committee as they formulate a more robust proposal including a clear introduction to the problem they plan to address, questions to fuel their research, literature to be reviewed, and consideration of the dissertation design.
Prerequisites CRTY*801
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 822 Dissertation Literature
5 credits 225.0 hours
800 level graduate course
Students will be guided by their advisors to survey the existing literature related to their research. They will identify what is most important and read this literature carefully to gain a thorough understanding of what has been said about their topic by others.
Prerequisites CRTY*801 and CRTY*821
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 831 Dissertation Methods I
4.5 credits 202.5 hours
800 level graduate course
Students will be guided by their dissertation committee to integrate the literature review and research methods that frame their dissertation. Students will create a conceptual structure for their dissertation, now informed by a mastery of the literature and consideration of different research approaches.
Prerequisites CRTY*822
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 832 Dissertation Methods II
4.5 credits 202.5 hours
800 level graduate course
In this course the student will continue to critique the structure and methods of their own project. Students will gain a deeper understanding of research methods and their applications, modifying their project in response to new discoveries.
Prerequisites CRTY*831
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 835 Creativity Paradigms I
1 credit 45.0 hours
800 level graduate course
This is an intensive course held in January of the first year. The course includes a writing seminar with UArts creative writing faculty, participatory artistic experiences, a presentation from a visiting instructor, and a dissertation workshop. The writing seminar will guide students in crafting and refining their writing voice for the dissertation, while the engagement with artistic processes will reinforce and build upon the creative-problem solving skills developed in the previous Creativity Immersion course. The course’s visiting expert will present and discuss with students a specialized research project with broad interdisciplinary implications, guiding students to explore the approach and methods as they may be applicable to the students’ own research interests. The course finishes with a dissertation workshop where students can reevaluate their approach to the dissertation using insights gained from the visiting instructor, writing seminar, artistic experiences, and the feedback of their cohort and program director.
Prerequisites CRTY*822
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 836 Creativity Paradigms II
1 credit 45.0 hours
800 level graduate course
This is an intensive course held in June of the second year. This course will invite a visiting expert to discuss a successful paradigm for creative research and explore with students in what ways these methods may be applied to their projects. A writing seminar will be led by UArts creative writing faculty to continue helping students refine their writing voice, while participatory artistic experiences will reinforce the foundational creative work established in the Creativity Immersion course. A dissertation workshop will be conducted for faculty and the cohort to offer critique and evaluation of each students evolving dissertation progress.
Prerequisites CRTY*835
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 841 Dissertation Research I
5 credits 225.0 hours
800 level graduate course
This course is a student’s first phase of data gathering for their project, guided by feedback from the student’s specialized team of advisors. Students are now familiar with existing research in their respective fields but since the course is interdisciplinary by nature (ie: students are working to expand the edges of their field by questioning normative limitations), Dissertation Research I serves as the beginning of the integration of new creative insights into the existing methodologies. It builds on the research from Dossertation Methods II, and expands it by applying a broader framework. Dissertation Research I begins to establish the architectural framework of the thesis.
Prerequisites CRTY*832
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 842 Dissertation Research II
5 credits 225.0 hours
800 level graduate course
This course focuses on organizing and evaluating the preliminary research to enter a second phase of research for the dissertation. Students will be guided by feedback from their specialized team of advisors.
Prerequisites CRTY*841
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 843 Dissertation Research III
5 credits 225.0 hours
800 level graduate course
This course is a student’s final phase of research on the dissertation topic, examining their previous work for gaps to be filled with further research. Students will be guided by feedback from their specialized team of advisors.
Prerequisites CRTY*842
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 851 Dissertation Writing I
5 credits 225.0 hours
800 level graduate course
Students will enter the first phase of writing their dissertation guided by feedback from their specialized team of advisors. Students will complete a revised introduction and opening chapters of their dissertation, moving from preliminary drafts to sophisticated, publishable work.
Prerequisites CRTY*843
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 852 Dissertation Writing II
5 credits 225.0 hours
800 level graduate course
Students will complete their dissertation writing guided by feedback from their specialized team of advisors. The completed work will address the project’s fundamental questions and offer an original contribution to knowledge on the chosen topic.
Prerequisites CRTY*851
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRTY 891 Dissertation Defense
0 credits 1.0 hours
800 level graduate course
Students will defend their dissertation to a committee through an oral examination.
Prerequisites CRTY*852
Open to Creativity, PhD students only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
Pass/fail grading only.
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CRWT 101 Intro to Contemporary Poetry I
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Students will explore the fundamentals of poetry. Through close analysis of significant contemporary poetry collections, students will learn to read as writers—with an eye to craft—and practice a range of poetry writing strategies and techniques.
Open to Creative Writing majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CRWT 102 Intro to the Contemporary Short Story I
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Students will explore the fundamentals of the short story. Through close analysis of significant contemporary short story collections, students will learn to read as writers—with an eye to craft—and practice a range of fiction writing strategies and techniques.
Open to Creative Writing majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CRWT 140 The Writing Life
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
What does it mean to be a writer? How can you get the most from studying Creative Writing at the University of the Arts? Taking inspiration from diverse readings, students will complete personal writing and critical reflections to investigate who they are as writers and their goals for the years ahead. They’ll consider the role of community in a writer’s education and the distinct opportunities for writers in Philadelphia and an arts setting. The course serves as an introduction to the Creative Writing major and to foundational practices for writing across genres.
Open to Creative Writing majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CRWT 151 Intro to Contemporary Poetry II
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Students will continue to explore the fundamentals of poetry and to share, critique, and revise original works.
Prerequisites CRWT*101
Open to Creative Writing majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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CRWT 152 Intro to the Contemporary Short Story II
3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course
Students will continue to explore the fundamentals of the short story and to share, critique, and revise original works.
Prerequisites CRWT*102
Open to Creative Writing majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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