Foundation

Foundation courses are required of all first year students.

• FA 100

  Introduction to Techniques

  An introduction to the physical aspects of working with wood, metal, plaster

  Required for first year students. 1/2 credit per semester. One-year course. Pass/Fail.

• FA 101

  Color

  A study of the physical, perceptual, art historical and cultural aspects of color. The phenomenon of color and principles of light are explored in various media towards an understanding of color application in all of the fine art disciplines and architecture.

  Required for first year students. 2 credits. Fall only.

• FA 102

  Two-Dimensional Design

  Exploration of the visual and intellectual aspects of form on the two-dimensional surface, in a variety of media. Investigations into the relationships of perception, process and presentation.

  Required for first year students. 3 credits per semester. One-year course.

• FA 104

  Basic Drawing (Analytical and Descriptive)

  A course in freehand drawing designed to emphasize perceptual and inventive skills in all drawing media.

  Required for first year students. 3 credits per semester. One-year course.

• FA 105

  Four-Dimensional Design

  This course investigates the properties of time and movement and the fundamentals of four-dimensional design. Students explore duration, condensation, expansion, interruption, simultaneity, stillness, action and situation through a wide range of materials.

  Required for first year students. 3 credits. Spring only.

• FA 109

  Three-Dimensional Design

  Students work on projects that explore the fundamentals of forms and space and investigate the properties of materials, structure, mass, scale, light and motion.

  Required for first year students. 3 credits per semester. One-year course.

• HTA 101

  Modern to Contemporary

  This two-semester Art Historycore course, developed as part of the Foundation year for students in the School of Art but open to all students, is organized around a set of themes running through the history of modernity from the 18th century to the present. Within specific themes, significant works, figures and works in art/design will be presented chronologically. Students will be able to identify and critically evaluate significant works, figures and movements in art/design in the modern period; be able to describe the main social and political contexts for the changes in art/design over the last two hundred years; and engage, in writing and class discussion, with theoretical perspectives on art/design production. The course will involve museum visits.

  Required for first year students. 2 credits.

• SE 150

  Foundation Project

  A course that brings together all Foundation year students around a series of presentations that introduce various artistic practices, critical languages, and criticism. The course intends to present contrasting historical and contemporary models of creating, seeing, speaking and thinking about art.

  Required for first year students. 1 credit. Spring semester only.

Drawing

• FA 240

  Drawing I

  The course is designed to explore the phenomena of drawing as basic to the visual language of all disciplines. The fundamental notion of observation and analysis in drawing is investigated.

  One-semester course. May be repeated once. Prerequisite to all Advanced Drawing. 3 credits.

• FA 341

  Advanced Drawing

  Advanced studies in drawing emphasizing the student

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 342

  Advanced Drawing

  Students are encouraged to explore and experiment with drawing as a way to further develop visual understanding of pictorial and sculptural space. The issues surrounding representation and perception are addressed. The focus of this class is to help students to use drawing as a critical and procedural tool. Using notebooks and journals as well as reading and research methods to process ideas, students will work with drawing to advance and integrate their individual studio practice both technically and conceptually. Group critiques and drawing sessions as well as individual meetings with the instructor are integral components of the course.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 343

  Advanced Drawing

  Advanced drawing course taught by visiting artist. Course content varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 344

  Advanced Drawing

  Offered to students working independently in any medium. Must be self-motivated. There will be group and individual critiques.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 345

  Advanced Drawing

  This course offers an opportunity to develop a vital vocabulary in drawing through exploration of figuration, abstraction, observation or imagination. There will be an emphasis on the development and evolution of concepts, ideas

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 346

  Advanced Drawing

  This course will use the seminar format to address the practice of drawing in our contemporary context. Individual meetings, assigned reading material and group critiques will be integral to the course. Emphasis will be placed on balancing concerns of both form and content through experimentation or consistency in materials, research, technique and installation.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 347

  Advanced Drawing

  Offered to students working independently in any medium. Must be self-motivated. There will be group and individual critiques.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 499

  Independent Study in Drawing

  1-3 credits. Requires approval of instructor and the Dean

Film/Video

• FA 208

  Video I

  An introduction to video production, postproduction, history and criticism. Students are introduced to basic camera operations, sound recording and lighting, as well as to basic editing using Apple

  3 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated. Prerequsite to Video II; Pre or corequsite to Computer Image in Motion I

• FA 209

  Video II

  Students develop shooting and editing skills with an emphasis on using digital camcorders and digital non-linear editing and compositing systems. A sequence of short assignments introduces students to specific digital techniques and a range of software.

  3 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated. Prerequisite Video I

• FA 270

  Film I

  An introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of filmmaking. In a mixture of theory and practice, participants will be required to produce at least two film projects in response to concepts and issues raised.

  3 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated. Prerequisite to all advanced film courses. Pre- or corequisite to Animation I

• FA 281

  Project in Sound Art

  This class will introduce strategies for understanding and participating in the aural world. The course is divided into specific weekly topics, including acoustic ecology, circuit-bending, radio transmission, synaesthesia and others. Screenings, readings and discussion are supported by hands-on workshops in capturing, manipulating and reproducing sound in unconventional ways. Grading is based on three student projects and participation in class discussions.

  3 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated.

• FA 375

  Film II

  This introduction to 16 mm filmmaking covers a wide range of techniques such as shooting with the reflex Bolex, lighting, single-frame construction, sound and editing. Students learn 16mm filmmaking with hands-on experience and are encouraged to use the unique qualities of the medium to express their original visions

  3 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated. Prerequisite Film I

• FA 376-A

  Animation I

  Students will learn an arsenal of physically-based film animation techniques from line animation, direct-on-film and roto-scoping to cut-out animation. Students will apply their skills and passions based in their own work in other art forms (drawing, painting, photography) and will make a few short animation projects over the semester

  3 credits. May not be repeated

• FA 376-B

  Animation II

  Students will create and complete individual advanced animations, utilizing and building upon techniques learned in Animation I. Through presentations and critique, screenings of classic and inventive animations, and in-class work, students will broaden their perception and command of animation language and practice.

  3 credits. Spring Only. Prerequisites: Film I or Video I; Animation I, or permission of the instructor.

• FA 377

  Advanced Film

  Independent projects workshop in Super 8 and 16mm film. As well as working in depth with film, students are encouraged to explore all possibilities of the moving image from expanded projection techniques to kinetic constructions.

  3 credits. One-semester course. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Film I and one of the following: Film II or Animation II.

• FA 380

  Advanced Video

  Advanced students use all the facilities of the video lab and continue to develop their personal styles through close individual instruction. Students complete two fully realized independent projects. Analysis and discussion of current video exhibitions supports group critiques.

  3 credits. One-semester course. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Video II.

• FA 381

  Digital Sound Design Workshop

  An investigation of the structures of the sounds around us and how to listen to, analyze and manipulate them, with special emphasis on sound for picture. Discussion of how the gulf between the sounds of the environment and composed music was bridged in the 20th century

  3 credits. Offered Fall and Spring. Pre- or corequisite: Film I or Video I or Motion Graphics. May not be repeated.

• FA 479

  Independent Study in Film

  1-3 credits. Requires approval of instructor and the Dean of the School of Art.

• FA 489

  Independent Study in Video

  1-3 credits. Requires approval of instructor and the Dean of the School of Art.

Graphic Design

• FA 211

  Graphic Design I

  An introduction to the techniques and visual language of graphic design. Weekly projects explore fundamental concepts in form, composition, and typography. Presentations and readings in graphic design history will complement weekly assignments. Students will explore basic image-making processes as well as be instructed in digital production techniques.

  3 credits. Fall only.

• FA 212

  Graphic Design II

  The complex relationship between word and image is explored. The study of semiotics, emphasizing the philosophy of communication, provides a rich historical and intellectual base for experimental projects combining verbal and pictorial information. Weekly projects reflect a broad range of disciplines within the field of design. Computer instruction will be provided as it relates to specific projects.

  3 credits. Spring only. Prerequisite: Graphic Design I.

• FA 215

  Typography

  Empirical explorations of typographic messages through placement, massing, weight, size and color are analyzed to develop an understanding of aesthetic composition of typographic form and meaning. Legibility, unpredictability and sequencing, as well as the use of grid structures, are investigated. The development of critical judgment about typography is emphasized.

  3 credits. Prerequisite: Graphic Design I and II.

• FA 310.1 A

  Information Design

  The visual communication of complex information is introduced through presentations and studio projects that explore organizational structures such as charts, diagrams, maps, illustrations, photographs and typography. Computer instruction will be provided as it relates to specific projects.

  3 credits. Fall only. Prerequisites: Graphic Design I and II. Pre- or corequisite: Typography.

• FA 310.1B

  Publication Design

  The complex issues unique to editorial and publication design are explored through studio projects and presentations that emphasize the grid, effective sequencing and typographic form. Computer instruction will be provided as it relates to specific projects.

  3 credits. Spring only. Prerequisites: Graphic Design I and II. Pre- or corequisite: Typography.

• FA 312

  Experimental Typography

  This course will emphasize innovation, imagination and creativity in the realm of typography, manipulating it freely as a means of expression. Computer techniques as well as hand drawing, collages and pictures will be used to compose layouts, including posters, limited art books and animated typography for the web. Students will choose a theme and develop it with abstract type expression.

  3 credits. Prerequisite: Graphic Design I and II. Pre- or corequisite:Typography.

• FA 313

  Art of the Book

  In this course the book will be explored as an interdisciplinary medium, placing emphasis on integrating and experimenting with form, content, structure and ideas. During the first half of the semester, students will make a number of books, examining sequence, series and text/image relationships, using various book structures. These

  3 credits. Fall only.

• FA 315

  Advanced Design

  Advanced projects in Design taught by Visiting Artists. Topic varies by instructor.

  3 credits. Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisites: Graphic Design I and II. Pre- or corequisite: Typography.

• FA 317

  Advanced Design: Open Studio

  In this course students will complete two fully realized independent projects. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary graphic design practices and developing a personal aesthetic. Visiting lecturers, readings, and individual meetings with the instructor will complement group critiques.

  3 credits. Prerequisites: Graphic Design I and II. Pre- or corequisite: Typography.

• FA 320

  Visual Identities Design

  Issues unique to creating a coherent, yet diverse visual system will be analyzed and applied in a variety of contexts. Concepts and methods for integrating symbols, images, words and objects will be explored.

  3 credits. Prerequisites: Graphic Design I and II. Pre- or corequisite: Typography.

• FA 322

  Professional Practice

  Graphic design projects for non-profit institutions, under the direction of faculty and in cooperation with the staff of the Center for Design and Typography, provide students with an opportunity for professional experience. Portfolio presentation and professional ethics will be addressed.

  3 credits. One-semester course. Prerequisites: Graphic Design I and II. Pre- or corequisite: Typography.

• FA 326

  Interactive Design Concepts

  An exploration of the nature of interactive design and how it informs and transforms experience. Information structures, navigational issues, design strategies and social implications of interactive experiences using traditional as well as electronic media will be examined.

  3 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated. Prerequisite: Techniques in HTML and Programming or permission of the instructor.

• FA 327

  Advanced Interactive Design Concepts: Computational Media

  An advanced design course in interactive computational media. The course will explore advanced interactive design concepts utilizing software which that includes Processing and Macromedia Flash as well as XHTML coding. Students will complete two fully realized independent projects. Analysis of relevant work and readings support group critiques.

  3 credits. One-semester course. Prerequisite: Interactive Design Concepts.

• FA 328

  Motion Graphics

  Students will explore the conceptual and technical challenges of design for the television screen. All aspects of industry video/ broadcast production are introduced and integrated into a design core focused on strong communication. Projects include identity design, combining kinetic typography, animation, sound and video. The course includes workshops in After Effects, Final Cut Pro and Protools.

  3 credits. One-semester course. Prerequisites: Graphic Design I and II. Pre- or corequisite: Typography.

• FA 429

  Independent Study in Graphic Design

  1-3 credits. Requires approval of instructor and the Dean of the School of Art

Painting

• FA 130

  Painting

  A studio experience with the physical, compositional and conceptual components of pictorial invention and image-making. Readings, assignments and critiques will enhance the development and articulation of an inventive individual approach to the painting discipline in preparation for advanced level work.

  3 credits per semester. One-year course. Prerequisite to all Advanced Painting courses.

• FA 331

  Advanced Painting

  Advanced painting course focusing on independent studio work. Specific course content and format varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course

• FA 332

  Advanced Painting

  Advanced painting course focusing on independent studio work. Specific course content and format varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 334

  Advanced Painting

  Advanced painting course focusing on independent studio work. Specific course content and format varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 334

  Advanced Painting

  Advanced painting course focusing on independent studio work. Specific course content and format varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 335

  Advanced Painting

  Advanced painting course focusing on independent studio work. Specific course content and format varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 336

  Advanced Painting

  Advanced painting course focusing on independent studio work. Specific course content and format varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 337

  Advanced Painting

  Advanced painting course focusing on independent studio work. Specific course content and format varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 338

  Advanced Painting/ Water Media

  Students will focus on water media

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 339

  Advanced Painting/ Guest Artist Series

  This course is for students who have made a strong commitment to painting. Students are expected to work independently in their studios on a series of paintings that will develop during the semester in response to a dialogue with the different guest artists.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 439

  Independent Study in Painting

  1-3 credits. Requires approval of instructor and the Dean of the School of Art

Photography

• FA 106

  Photography I

  A one-semester course which explores the visual language of photography through both black-and-white and color mediums. Students will learn camera controls through the use of 4x5 and digital cameras. 35mm cameras are optional. Darkroom printing augments class assignments and student projects

  3 credits. One-semester only. May not be repeated.

• FA 206

  Photography II

  The emphasis of this class is on the development of ideas within photo-based work. Student work will be discussed in relation to contemporary art practice as well as significant ideas in the history of photography and in the context of larger cultural issues.

  3 credits. One-semester only. Pre- or corequisite: Photography I or by permission of instructor. Pre- or corequisite to Advanced Photography. May not be repeated.

• FA 361

  Advanced Photography: Large Scale

  This course will concentrate on subject matter, methodology, size, scale, genre, style, theory and history of photography. The orientation will be the development of projects, from the inception of ideas to professional presentation and execution of artistic work with an emphasis on making large negatives and/or producing large prints. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the full range of image-making resources available to aid in the creation of works that challenge perceptions. Various options of cameras and large scale printing will be explored.

  3 Credits. Prerequisite: FA 206.

• FA 363

  Advanced Photography/ Digital Photography

  This studio course focuses on issues related to digital imaging. Students will explore ideas related to digital work as well as techniques such as color management, various corrective measures, and options in digital cameras and printers. Issues central to photography in the digital era will be explored. Students will pursue individual projects that will be discussed in group and individual critiques.

  3 Credits. Prerequisite: FA 206.

• FA 364

  Advanced Photography

  This course will concentrate on critiques of the students

  3 Credits. Prerequisite: FA 206.

• FA 365

  Advanced Photography: Studio Photography

  The course will provide a practical application of FA 365A in a studio setting, including the use of

  3 credits. Spring only. Prerequisite: FA 365A.

• FA 365A

  Advanced Photography: Photographic Craft and Technique

  Projects provide students with the technical resources to address the broad spectrum of photographic practice. Students learn how to produce photographic prints and transparencies that meet publication standards. Seminars cover an evaluation and application of photographic tools, including digital cameras and scanners.

  3 Credits. Prerequisite: FA 206. Fall only.

• FA 366

  Advanced Photography: Alternate Processes

  A course for students who wish to explore the possibilities of hand-applied photographic emulsions and alternative methods of printing. Processes will include liquid light, cyanotype, palladium, color copier and digital printing options. Student work will be discussed in relation to contemporary art issues.

  3 Credits

• FA 368

  Advanced Photography: Guest Artist Series

  This course is intended to help students clarify and further the growth of their own work through group and individual critiques, classroom presentations and discussions with contemporary guest artists and the instructor.

  3 Credits

• FA 369

  Advanced Photography

  Students will produce work using photographic material(s), camera or any photographic device of their choice. Work will be discussed in group critiques as well as individual conferences with the instructor. Photographic issues and representation will be the subject of reading and class discussions.

  3 credits. Fall only.

• FA 369

  Advanced Photography

  This course will explore multiple-image structures in photography and will include issues and examples of sequencing, time, fictional and non- fictional narratives and meta-narratives and image and text relationships. Studio projects will be combined with lectures, presentations, field trips, readings and class discussions to provide the critical framework leading to the development and production of projects that address traditional as well as experimental methods of multiple-image structures. Projects can include but are not limited to: color/black and white, film/digital/ film stills.

  3 credits. Spring only.

• FA 469

  Independent Study in Photography

  1-3 credits. Requires approval of instructor and the Dean of the School of Art

Printmaking

• FA 250

  Silkscreen I

  This course explores screen printing as a means of communication with emphasis on the execution of these images. Students visit museums to learn to appreciate posters from various historical periods. The actual screen printing will be taught with the use of images, type and color. The goal of the course is to combine the components of art, printing and communication.

  3 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated.

• FA 251

  Lithography I

  An introduction to traditional and contemporary image-making on lithographic stones and commercial aluminum plates, with emphasis on the technical aspect of the medium. The various areas to be examined include stone graining, crayon and tusche drawing, processing, proofing and edition printing procedures, etc.

  3 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated.

• FA 252

  Etching I

  An introduction to etching images on metal plates, through the use of hardground, aquatint softground. The emphasis is on the technical understanding of the medium. Other image-making processes to be covered are drypoint and engraving.

  3 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated.

• FA 350

  Silkscreen Workshop

  An advanced workshop in which the students are free to explore screen printing, graphic arts and photography. There will be formal teaching of advanced photographic processes such as halftone and color separation.

  3 credits. One-semester course. Prerequisite: Silkscreen I.

• FA 351

  Lithography Workshop

  An advanced workshop concentrating on individual projects and further investigations into the reproducible image and its implications. Discussion and demonstration will be offered both in the direction of a more technical and chemical understanding of lithography and working in conjunction with other traditional print techniques.

  3 credits. One-semester course. Prerequisite: Lithography I

• FA 352

  Etching Workshop

  This course will involve individual directions in etching as well as the development of projects combining print technique and aesthetic goals. The understanding and use of the contemporary professional print shop will be discussed.

  3 credits. One-semester course. Prerequisite: Etching I.

• FA 354

  Experimental Printmaking

  The course will supplement the traditional printmaking techniques of etching, lithography and silk screen with an introduction to linoleum woodcut techniques and monoprint/ monotype combination of methods appropriate to developing an aesthetic understanding of the vocabulary of the print. Color, multiple printing, work in series or book formats will be discussed in developing student projects.

  3 credits. One-semester course. Prerequisites: 2 of the following 4 courses: Silkscreen I, Lithography I, Etching I or Papermaking Techniques.

• FA 355

  Relief

  Students will be instructed in various relief printing techniques, including traditional Japanese water-based woodblock and Western techniques with oil-based inks on wood and linoleum. Use of the hydraulic press will allow large format works to be produced. Hand-printing techniques will be taught as well. Small edition printing in multiple colors will be emphasized.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 356

  Etching Workshop: Photogravure

  This class will primarily teach approaches to the 19th century process of photogravure. Photogravure is a truly continuous tone photographic intaglio process. Tonalities are created by an ink layer, gradually varying in depth, with a very fine aquatint to hold the ink. Photogravure will be the starting point for the projects rather than the final step. Students should be open to continuing to work on plates with traditional intaglio techniques.

  3 credits. One-semester course. Prerequisite: Etching I or Photo I.

• FA 459

  Independent Study in Printmaking

  1-3 credits. Requires approval of instructor and the Dean of the School of Art

Sculpture

• FA 391

  Sculpture

  This course helps students develop projects related to their own vision and ideas. Class discussions address the full range of conceptual and material processes that generate production. Research and development will be given equal weight to finished work. Intention, form, materiality and context will be analyzed against larger questions of culture in relation to artistic practice. Student work will be reviewed by the entire class and by the instructor on an individual basis. Lectures, readings and field trips will complement studio critiques.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 391

  Sculpture

  Visiting Artist class. Course content varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 393

  Sculpture

  Visiting Artist class. Course content varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 394

  Sculpture

  This course takes a concrete approach to the development of critical discourse about works of art. It exercises the student

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 396

  Sculpture: Seminar in Public Art

  This course focuses on the production of artworks that question and/or re-invent the boundaries between public and private spheres. Student projects will be generated and analyzed in relation to current transformations in culture and technology as they affect the meaning of

  3 credits.

• FA 397

  Sculpture

  This course takes a concrete approach to the development of critical discourse about works of art. It exercises the student

  3 credits. One-semester.

• FA 398

  Sculpture

  Visiting Artist class. Course content varies by instructor.

  3 credits. One-semester course.

• FA 499

  Independent Study in Sculpture

  1-3 credits. Requires approval of instructor and the Dean of the School of Art

Electives

• FA 290

  Elements of Performance

  This course examines the elements that unify the diverse set of practices gathered as

  3 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated.

• FA 349

  Senior Presentation Project

  This project class seeks to mentor students in the development of their senior presentations. The class presents and explores traditional and alternative curatorial and exhibition models, including one-person and group exhibitions, collaborative and curatorial projects, site- and institution-specific installations, interventions and performance.

  3 credits. One-semester

• FA 382

  The Question of the Document

  This class is open to students working in all forms. Students are expected to initiate and work on independent projects

  3 credits. Pre- or corequisite: One advanced studio course. May be repeated with a different instructor.

• FA 395

  Performance

  Performance or the live event has been a continuous element of art practice throughout most of the 20th century. The changing technologies of sound and digital recording devices and their increasing availability have enhanced the possibilities of documentation and allowed artists to consider the mediation and documentation of a live event as an integral part of the work itself.

  3 credits. One semester course.

• FA 419

  Independent Study in Calligraphy

  Requires aaproval of Instructor and the Dean of the School of Art. 1- 3 credits

• Ma 151

  Mathematics in Art

  This course deals with the period beginning with Pythagoras in ancient Greece and goes up to the present day. Topics included: Godel

  3 general studies credits. Spring only

• RS 201

  Science: Science of the Mind

  Over the last 10 years there has been a revolution in our understanding of the workings of the mind. This course offers a comprehensive yet accessible survey of these new developments in the understanding of the workings of the brain. It will explore how these discoveries are altering the most basic concepts we have about ourselves and how we perceive the world. The course begins by familiarizing the students with an outline of the anatomy of the brain and its neurological function and then progresses to consider new theoretical models of consciousness. The course also explores the laws of the visual brain and how those laws govern our perception of the visual world.

  Available science topics vary by semester. 3 general studies credits. Required science course. To be taken during the sophomore, junior or senior year.

• RS 201

  Science: Optics for Artists

  This course covers the fundamentals of optics using a non-mathematical approach, relying on provocative demonstrations and hands-on experimentation with an emphasis on explaining phenomena observed in everyday life. Topics will include the nature of light, optical elements (lenses, mirrors, prisms), cameras, the theory of

  Available science topics vary by semester. 3 general studies credits. Required science course. To be taken during the sophomore, junior or senior year.

• RS 201

  Science: Pattern Formation

  Patterns, both in space and time, are ubiquitous in the natural world. In this course, we will distinguish between patterns that arise from explicit design and construction and those that arise spontaneously from the actions and behaviors of simple units. Concentrating on these self-organizing systems, we will explore topics such as: the characteristic stripes and spots of animals, the shifting landscapes of desert sand dunes, the hexagonal forms of honeycombs, the symmetry of snowflakes, the synchronization of flashing in firefly swarms, the transformation from embryos to organisms, convection patterns in fluids, the development of social networks and the growth of cities.

  Available science topics vary by semester. 3 general studies credits. Required science course. To be taken during the sophomore, junior or senior year.

• RS 201

  Science: Current Issues in Biology

  This introductory course will provide an understanding of the science behind many of the current issues facing society. The goal is to provide biological literacy in order to evaluate scientific arguments presented in topics related to human disease and current events affecting human health such as stem cell research, genetically-modified food and genetic testing.

  Available science topics vary by semester. 3 general studies credits. Required science course. To be taken during the sophomore, junior or senior year.

• RS 201

  Science: Astronomy

  This course begins with an historical overview and then introduces the contemporary understanding of the universe. Students learn about the key elements of the universe, including motion, energy, gravity and light. Topics include; the solar system and its origins; the sun; stellar evolution including white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; galaxies beginning with the structure of the Milky Way; dark matter, dark energy and the Big Bang theory. Labs and field trips to an observatory augment class discussion.

  Available science topics vary by semester. 3 general studies credits. Required science course. To be taken during the sophomore, junior or senior year.

• RS 201

  Science: Topics in Physics: Space, Time, Light, and Matter

  The course provides an overview of discoveries in physics over the past two millenia, focusing on the development of modern theories. Topics include nature of light and matter, relativity, quantum mechanics, evolution of the universe and the nature of science. Knowledge of basic algebra is assumed. Field trips and computer lab assignments are included in the syllabus.

  Available science topics vary by semester. 3 general studies credits. Required science course. To be taken during the sophomore, junior or senior year.

• SE 401

  Contemporary Art Issues

  This seminar addresses issues essential to an understanding of contemporary aesthetic thought and critical practice as explored by artists and theoreticians. Integral to this discussion is an examination of the role of art in contemporary society, the changing concept of the avant-garde and the relationship of art to culture.

  2 art history credits. One-semester course. May be repeated once for art history credit.

• SE 403

  Interdisciplinary Seminar

  This course is a hybrid between a lecture series and discussion seminar. It is intended to provide a stimulating and rigorous forum between students

  2 credits. Free elective credit.

• TE 216

  Calligraphy

  Students learn the fundamentals of

  One semester course. May be repeated onece. Free elective credit. 2 credits.

• TE 303

  Techniques in Photoshop

  Students will complete projects that demonstrate their skill and understanding of digital image creation. Students will apply the softward to projects that they are engaged in or planning.

  One-semester course. Cannot be repeated. Free elective credit. 2 credits

• TE 304

  Techniques in After Effects

  Students will complete projects that demonstrate their skill and understanding of visual effects and motion graphics.

  One-semester course. Cannot be repeated. 2 credits.

• TE 305

  Techniques in HTML and Programming

  This course explores techniques and projects in HTML and programming. Students will complete projects that demonstrate their skill and understanding of building web sites and basic programming. The primary software used in the course will be BBEdit and PHP.

  One-semester course. Cannot be repeated. Free elective credit. 2 credits.

• TE 306

  Techniques in Letterpress

  This course explores techniques and projects in typesetting. Students will complete projects that demonstrate their skill and understanding of typographic composition and letterpress printing techniques.

  2 Credits. One-Semester course. Cannot be repeated. Free elective credit.

• TE 324

  Design Production: From Digital to Press

  Study of the planning, materials and techniques involved in producing printed material from digital files, transparencies and photographic prints. Familiarizes students with offset lithography

  2 credits. Spring only. May not be repeated. Free elective credit

• TE 353

  Papermaking Techniques

  This course includes the making of traditional Western paper from rags to a finished sheet and the making of traditional Oriental paper from tree bark to a finished sheet. Students learn to use a pulp beater, dyes, sizings and a small vacuum table for molding the pulp. Simple binding and box-building techniques as well as marbling are demonstrated.

  2 credits. One-semester course. Free elective credit.

• TE 390

  Casting Techniques

  Casting Techniques is a process intensive course covering the methods of translating a wax positive into bronze or other non-ferrous metals. All associated techniques from beginning a plaster or rubber mold to casting, chasing, finishing and patination of metal sculptures will be covered. Students will explore a variety of approaches to casting, as well as engage in discussions involving the history of bronze casting, and its place in contemporary art.

  2 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated. Free elective credit.

• TE 417

  Painting Techniques and Materials

  Differences in scope, techniques, appearance and behavior between oil-base and water-base media, as well as emulsion techniques, acrylics and other plastifiers, are covered. Their qualities and limitations are examined through experimentation and comparison.

  2 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated. Pre- or corequisite: Junior standing or FA 130B. Free elective credit.

• TE 418

  Water Media Techniques

  This course provides a foundation for techniques, processes and materials involved in painting with watercolor, gouache and acrylic. The class explores the specific technical challenges and characteristics inherent in these media, including the range from transparency to opacity.

  2 credits. One-semester course. May not be repeated. Free elective credit.