May 09, 2024

2021-2022 University Catalog

2021-2022 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

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	THST 332 Design Technology Seminar 2 credits 30.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This seminar-style class is designed as a forum for considering challenges and concepts facing advanced design and technology students. Course deals with advanced design concepts and applications in the various theatrical fora, including dance, opera, ballet, and musical theater. Solutions are sought through the collaborative process with costume, lighting, scene design, and theater tech students arriving at conceptual treatments and visualizations. Prerequisites *Complete 3 courses from THPD264, THST132, THST231, THST232, THST235, or THST331* This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
	THST 333 Design Technology Master Class 2 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course A senior level studio design course providing advanced instruction in scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and technical design. Students will complete in-depth investigations of plays, musicals, dance, or film projects through comprehensive paper projects that will be critiqued by design faculty. This course offers the opportunity to build upon the foundations of the introductory design courses while investigating specialized production problems and challenges. This class is meant to serve as the final design studio in the major. It may be taken after or concurrently with the other design studio classes. Prerequisites *THST332** Open to Theater Design Technology majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 335 Advanced Projection Design 3 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This class will delve into the specifics of theatrical projection design for live performance. The format will be project and critique based. Students will work on several large, diverse projects throughout the semester, completing each phase of the projection design process. The class will focus special attention on script analysis and generating ideas at the outset of a creative collaboration. Students will explore methods for content creation and manipulation, system design and technology, and cueing structures, and will be instructed in the standard of projection paperwork and drafting. Prerequisites *THST235** Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 341 Acting on Camera 1 credit 30.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course Designed for acting students who want to gain knowledge and experience in acting for film and television, the primary market in the entertainment industry. Sessions give each participant a hands-on experience in acting for the camera. The actors are able to see and evaluate each other’s film work during a special screening session at the end of the course. Prerequisites *THST202** Open to Acting majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 344 Audition Techniques 2 credits 30.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course focuses on the skills necessary to audition successfully for theater, film, and television. Topics include cold readings, monologues, television commercials, and dealing with agents and casting directors. Prerequisites *THST302 or THST361* Open to Acting and Applied Theater Arts majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 351 Advanced Musical Theater Making 2 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This class will challenge each student to generate a full length musical, song cycle or play with music over the course of the semester. Through weekly creative output and critique students will hone their songwriting and dramaturgical skills. The course will focus on musical and dramatic form and explore advanced musical and textual concepts such as odd meter, structured improvisation, rhyme analysis, advanced chord relationships, counterpoint, and orchestration. The class culminates in a public presentation of individual projects. Prerequisites *THST251** This course may be completed 2 times for credit. This course requires permission by the offering program office.
	THST 355 Advanced Lighting Design 3 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This class will delve into the specifics of lighting design for performance. The format will be project and critique based. Students will work on several large, diverse projects throughout the semester, completing each phase of the lighting process. The class will focus special attention on script analysis and generating ideas at the outset of a creative collaboration. Additionally, students will be instructed in the standards and details of generating lighting paperwork, as well as Vectorworks drafting techniques. Prerequisites *THST231** Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 361 Directing I 3 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course An introduction to the art directing. Through hands-on work, directors will develop their unique artistic imaginations and collaborative leadership styles. Students will begin to learn: the relationship between form and content, the process of interpretation, the larger social impact of their work as storytellers, and the ability to clearly communicate their vision. This class is a studio that will explore production preparation, scene work, text analysis, exercises and provide critical feedback. Prerequisites *THEA161 or THST202* Open to Majors in School of Theatre Arts Only This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 375 Production Hours 1 credit 60.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course The student will be involved in the rehearsal and performance of a production within the Brind School in their junior year. Involvement includes, but is not limited to, performance in the main Brind School production season, student produced work, or departmentally supported workshop productions. Acting & Musical Theater majors only. This course may be completed 2 times for credit. This course requires permission by the offering program office. Pass/fail grading only.
	THST 385 Advanced Sound Design 3 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This class will delve into the specifics of theatrical sound design for live performance. The format will be project and critique based. Students will work on several large, diverse projects throughout the semester, completing each phase of the sound design process. The class will focus special attention on script analysis and generating ideas at the outset of a creative collaboration. Students will explore methods for content creation and manipulation, system design and technology, and cueing structures, and will be instructed in the standard of sound paperwork and drafting. Prerequisites *THST331** Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 401 Acting Studio: Verse Drama I 3 credits 90.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course Integrated voice and performance work on period scenes and monologues. Material to be covered includes Greek and Restoration. Prerequisites *THST302** This course is not repeatable for credit. This course requires permission by the offering program office.
	THST 440 New Play Workshop 3 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This course hosts professional playwrights who have new plays currently in development in order to establish and advance the new script development skills of directors, playwrights, and managers. Students, along with their professor, develop a plan to optimally develop and workshop the visiting professional’s scripts and then act upon their plan. Students then give the professional playwright(s) feedback about both their work and the process of their workshop/development. In this course, students learn how to workshop as a director, playwright/dramaturg, and manager. Students interface with mid-career professional playwrights. It is a studio class that cultivates and explores the collaborative relationships among playwrights, directors, actors, managers, and dramaturgs. New scripts are developed through innovative workshops, exercises, and staging. Important questions are asked about what each new script needs in order for it to reach its full artistic potential. Prerequisites *THEA152** Priority enrollment to Theater Management and Production majors. Open to Majors in School of Theatre Arts Only This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 442 Acting on Camera II 1 credit 30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This course moves from the classroom to the film set with practical application of the skills acquired in Acting on Camera I. Using all of their subsequent training, students will arrive to set fully prepared to shoot a scene and fulfill their responsibilities in front of the camera. While classmates shoot their scenes students also learn responsibilities of work behind the camera, such as crewing, script supervising, and assistant directing. When shooting wraps students will then assist in the post production process of editing the footage and creating the final project. The final edited scene will then be given a screening. Prerequisites *THST341** This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
	THST 450 Contemporary Scene Study 3 credits 90.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This is an advanced scene study studio for actors focusing on the contemporary American playwrights and theatre makers shaping 21st century drama. The course is designed to familiarize actors with their work while further honing rehearsal and performance technique under the tutelage of a professional director. The plays will be read and researched; appropriate scenes will be selected, rehearsed and presented within the studio structure. The crucial building block of the process will be the notion of ‘action’ through which the actor makes strong imaginative and specific choices appropriate to the world of the play. Prerequisites *THST302** Open to majors in the School of Theater only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 461 Directing II 3 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This course continues the work of Directing I. An in-depth studio that further develops the student artist’s directorial interpretation, leadership style and personal artistic point of view. Through work on scenes that both instructors and students select, student directors will work with actors to develop the skills necessary to work collaboratively in pursuit of their vision. Prerequisites *THST361** Priority enrollment to Theater Management and Production majors. Open to Majors in School of Theatre Arts Only This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 462 Directing III 3 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This course continues the work of Directing II. An in-depth studio that further develops the student artist’s interpretation, leadership style and personal artistic point of view. Student directors work on challenging scenes that push them to new discoveries and a deeper articulation of their point of view. Prerequisites *THST461** This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THST 463 Director’s Workshop 2 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This course is an advanced studio in directing and deeply explores the interpreting different kinds of theater each semester. Prerequisites *THST462** This course may be completed 2 times for credit
	THST 475 Production Hours 1 credit 60.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course The student will be involved in the rehearsal and performance of a production within the Brind School in their senior year. Involvement includes, but is not limited to, performance in the main Brind School production season, student produced work, or departmentally supported workshop productions. Acting & Musical Theater majors only. This course may be completed 2 times for credit. This course requires permission by the offering program office. Pass/fail grading only.
	THVC 111 Voice and Speech for Actors I 2 credits 45.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course Linklater exercises are the basis of a course designed to help the student find his/her natural voice and to integrate body, breathing, voice, thought and feeling into expression through speech. The student is given a practical understanding of the voice and how it works. Tensions that inhibit primary impulses are uncovered and dismantled. The function of the articulators is studied and they are examined for blocks and exercised for release. Open to Acting majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 112 Voice and Speech for Actors II 2 credits 45.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course Linklater exercises are the basis of a course designed to help the student find his/her natural voice and to integrate body, breathing, voice, thought and feeling into expression through speech. The student is given a practical understanding of the voice and how it works. Tensions that inhibit primary impulses are uncovered and dismantled. The function of the articulators is studied and they are examined for blocks and exercised for release. Prerequisites *THST101 and THVC111* This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 131 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater 1 credit 7.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course Individual (and, occasionally, small group) instruction in vocal techniques appropriate for the musical theater, culminating in a jury examination each semester. Open to Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 132 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater 1 credit 7.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course Individual (and, occasionally, small group) instruction in vocal techniques appropriate for the musical theater, culminating in a jury examination each semester. Open to Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 141 Vocal Health and Habilitation 1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course provides a basic understanding of how the voice works when either speaking or singing. Topics of consideration will include the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism and its specialized subsystems of respiration, phonation, resonance, and articulation. Common vocal problems and viable solutions will also be identified and discussed. Preventive voice care will be examined with a focus on designing a personal voice care maintenance plan that will ensure the preservation of the physical and mental aspects of voice use in both training and performance. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 211 Voice and Speech for Actors III 2 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Practical training in speech for the stage. Emphasis on articulation and eliminating regionalisms. Through the course of the year, each student is expected to achieve a high degree of proficiency in General American Pronunciation by developing a working knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Resonance, placement, and range are developed. Particular attention is paid to ending consonants, equating length of thought and length of breath and key wording. Prerequisites *THVC112 or THVC132, and THST102** Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 212 Voice and Speech for Actors IV 2 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Practical training in speech for the stage. Emphasis on articulation and eliminating regionalisms. Through the course of the year, each student is expected to achieve a high degree of proficiency in General American Pronunciation by developing a working knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Resonance, placement, and range are developed. Particular attention is paid to ending consonants, equating length of thought and length of breath and key wording. Prerequisites *THST201 and THVC211* Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 213 Voice for Actors Lab 0.5 credits 22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course Lab work designed to strengthen techniques learned in THVC 211 & 212 Voice and Speech for Actors. Prerequisites *THVC112 Corequisite Course(s):** THVC211 or THVC212 This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
	THVC 231 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater 1 credit 7.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course See THVC 131. Prerequisites *THVC132** Open to Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 232 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater 1 credit 7.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course See THVC 131. Prerequisites *THVC231** Open to Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 235 Language and Diction for the Singing Actor 2 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Practical training in diction and prosody focusing on the unique challenges for the singing actor to bring dynamic use of language through song. Exercises to identify, isolate, and manipulate components of speech production through the use of IPA and the structure of lyrics will bring an ease and clarity to the singer. Special attention is paid to consonants as they support rhythm, phonemes as they effect vocal resonance and placement, and rhyme as it affects vowel shape. Prerequisites *THVC132** Priority enrollment to Musical Theater Majors and Minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 311 Voice and Speech for Actors V 2 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course involves advanced voice work for actors. It will consist of a progression of breathing, voice and speech exercises designed to relax, connect, open-up and center the actor’s breathing and voice and add range, musicality energy and clarity to their speech. The physical and vocal work will then be applied to text in the form of Shakespeare sonnets and monologues as preparation for the Verse Drama Studio. Prerequisites *THST202 and THVC212* Corequisite Course(s): THVC213 This course may be completed 2 times for credit.* This course is equated with the following courses: THVC311, TH309A, TH*309
	THVC 312 Voice and Speech for Actors VI 2 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course is focused on voice acting and how the actor adapts their voice for different mediums (e.g. stage, video, voice-over, etc.). Curriculum builds on the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, vocal connection, and text work. Material can address vocal work in dialects, genre/style, reading commercial copy, and vocal characterization. Prerequisites *THVC311** Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only. This course may be completed 2 times for credit. This course is equated with the following courses: THVC312, TH309B, TH310, THVC312
	THVC 325 The Singing Instrument 2 credits 45.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course The singing voice is the only instrument that is being built while it is played. The inability to physically touch the singing voice makes it difficult to learn and practice. What does the singing instrument look like? We will examine the anatomy and physiology of the singing voice as well as explore different methodologies and styles of vocal production. Part pedagogy and part performance, students will be challenged to make cogent observations and informed critiques of professional singers on recordings and performances by their peers as well as execute and display vocal improvement through performances of their own. Prerequisites *THVC232** This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
	THVC 331 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater 1 credit 7.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course Individual (and, occasionally, small group) instruction in vocal techniques appropriate for the musical theater, culminating in a jury examination each semester. See THVC 131 & 132. Prerequisites *THVC232** Open to Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 332 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater 1 credit 7.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course Individual (and, occasionally, small group) instruction in vocal techniques appropriate for the musical theater, culminating in a jury examination each semester. See THVC 131 & 132. Prerequisites *THVC331** Open to Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 406 Pop/Rock Styles in Musical Theater 2 credits 30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This course familiarizes and exercises students in a variety of styles of popular music currently represented on Broadway (styles may include but are not limited to: Motown 50s/60s, 70s folk/rock, Disco, 80s pop/rock, Contemporary pop/rock, Hip/Hop, Country, Faeries). This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
	THVC 421 Musical Theater Performance: Cabaret/Audition 1 credit 30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course A senior seminar in singing-acting. Students work on more demanding repertoire and on special performing challenges such as cabaret theater and auditioning. A Senior Showcase is prepared and performed, and professional outplacement issues are addressed. Prerequisites *THST222** Open to Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 422 Musical Theater Performance: Professional Preparation 1 credit 30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course A senior seminar in singing-acting. Students work on more demanding repertoire and on special performing challenges such as cabaret theater and auditioning. A Senior Showcase is prepared and performed, and professional outplacement issues are addressed. Prerequisites *THST222** Open to Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 431 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater 1 credit 7.5 hours 400 level undergraduate course See THVC 131. Prerequisites *THVC332** Open to Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	THVC 432 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater 1 credit 7.5 hours 400 level undergraduate course See THVC 131. Prerequisites *THVC431** Open to Musical Theater majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	TIME 101 Narrative 3 credits 90.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course will explore narrative’s cultural and ideological functions in art, film and design. Students will be introduced to essential theory about what defines narrative. They will also examine how medium affects narrative-how oral, pictorial and written narratives differ. The course will offer an introduction to experimental ways of structuring and experiencing narrative. In addition, this course will require that students put theory to practice. Exercises in a range of media will ask students to apply narrative principles to their own life stories, thereby grounding insights and theories learned from lectures and readings. The course will encourage students to both understand and explore the many ways in which narrative can be manipulated, across disciplines and media, to powerful effect. This course is not repeatable for credit.
	TIME 222 Narrative 3 credits 67.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course will explore narrative’s cultural and ideological functions in art, film and design. Students will be introduced to essential theory about what defines narrative. They will also examine how medium affects narrative-how oral, pictorial and written narratives differ. The course will offer an introduction to experimental ways of structuring and experiencing narrative. In addition, this course will require that students put theory to practice. Exercises in a range of media will ask students to apply narrative principles to their own life stories, thereby grounding insights and theories learned from lectures and readings. The course will encourage students to both understand and explore the many ways in which narrative can be manipulated, across disciplines and media, to powerful effect. Prerequisites *IMAG101** This course is not repeatable for credit.
	UTPS 500 Literacy & Primary Sources - An Introduction for Teachers 1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours 500 level graduate course Effective teachers integrate literacy-based experiences into their classrooms to help students become better readers, writers, communicators and learners. Literacy and the uses of reading and writing in the classroom go beyond the interpretation of texts and the acquisition of critical thinking skills. Literature can humanize, complicate, and make issues in the humanities and science classrooms more tangible for students. The class will employ the resources from the Library of Congress to explore the ways in which archival material-letters, music, photographs-can enhance the understanding of texts. We will examine how texts can help students engage with different subject matters. Finally, we look at the act of writing as a way to engage students with literature, a way engage students as they bring imagery, sounds, meaning and expression alive through their words and the words of others. Each participant receives a copy of the Library of Congress book Poetry 180. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	UTPS 501 Music: Discovering the Roots of American Music to Enhance the Curriculum 1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours 500 level graduate course Featuring hands-on activities and engaging exercises to use with students, this one-credit short course focuses on the use of the digital archives of the Library of Congress to effectively prepare and design lessons incorporating 20th century American music, particularly jazz and its influences, into the curriculum. Beginning with the digital archives, develop the ability to access musical resources to provide a multi-sensory approach to teaching t through a creative arts perspective. Participants are engaged in an overview and appreciation of jazz music, movement and the significance of jazz in American history and society - from tradition to innovation. K-8 teachers explore creating musical connections to American history and culture to enhance student learning. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	UTPS 502 All the World’s a Stage: Primary Sources and Theater Games 1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours 500 level graduate course The purpose of this course is to have fun making theatre with primary sources. Learn to play and lead theatre games that will help make primary source material enjoyable for the whole class. You’ll learn how to make a character, do improvisation and even try your hand at writing a short play, all while learning skills that will help you unlock primary source material and add to your curriculum. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	UTPS 503 Photography: Who Are We? - Constructing Identity through Images 1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours 500 level graduate course Photography has always been a democratic medium and virtually anyone can make a photograph, but learning how to read images and understand what they tell us about ourselves and others is often overlooked. Participants learn how to use the digital archives of the Library of Congress to prepare lessons that incorporate concepts of visual literacy. Participants examine how photography influences identity and how it can be used as a teaching tool in grades K-12. Course activities include field trips for an insider’s look into local archives and museums. Content is appropriate to a range of subject areas as connections to social science, identity, expression and literacy are explored. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	UTPS 504 Posters for the People - Using WPA Sources 3 credits 42.0 hours 500 level graduate course Of the more than 2,000 Works Progress Administration posters known to exist, the Library of Congress has the largest physical collection. These striking silkscreen, lithograph and woodcut posters were designed to promote values and publicize health services, cultural programs, theatrical and musical performances, travel, educational programs, and community activities throughout the United States. In this course, participants learn about the WPA and its mission and how to use the digital archives of the Library of Congress to prepare lessons based on these powerful images through exploring connections to art, history, social science, economics, material processes and visual literacy. The course also includes hands-on printmaking and design studio exercises, mural tours and museum visits. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	UTPS 507 Stem to Steam: Connecting the Arts to STEM and Local Collections 3 credits 42.0 hours 500 level graduate course STEM education is based four specific disciplines-science, technology, engineering and mathematics-taught in an interdisciplinary, applied approach. STEAM education recognizes that the arts is an essential part of developing creative and critical thinking skills. In this course, educators will connect with primary source collections and artists who take STEM to STEAM. Teaching with primary sources allows educators to design student-centered learning experiences focused on the development of critical skills and building content knowledge. Educators will examine primary sources from direct access to local collections as well as the digital resources made available by the Library of Congress. Site visits include collections in the Philadelphia region and a studio visit with a contemporary artist. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. his course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 600 Foundations of Integrating the Arts into the Classroom 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Brain based research indicates that integrating arts learning into the curriculum assists learners in the full acquisition of new knowledge. This course builds on educators existing knowledge base in the arts and teaches them to apply current research techniques and strategies to the development and implementation of their arts curricula. Educators study the research about arts learning and how it can increase the likelihood that students will acquire a deeper understanding of content and develop higher retention levels. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 601 World Cultures Through Art - Projects for the Classroom 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Explore multiculturalism through the examination of five world cultures using art images and projects as a tool to engage students. Asia (China, Japan), West Africa, India, Mexico and Morocco (North Africa) are all touched upon with a general overview of essential social traditions, cultural icons and customs. Develop hands-on art projects and applicable studio activities that can be used within social science, history, art and other subject areas. Studios consider gesture, costume, textiles and imagery as the basis for drawing and collage exercises easily adapted for a range of students. Class includes a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Lessons and activities are open to beginners seeking artistic projects for their classrooms, as well as those with previous art experience. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 602 History & Philosophy of Murals for Education 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course There is a long tradition of art designed for wall areas to communicate, decorate, inspire and more, as part of an architectural landscape for public viewing. These can be executed on the wall itself, in situ, or worked out in the artist’s studio and later installed. A mural is designed for a specific space and impacts the community, and it reflects a time and place in a unique way. Often, the visual effects are an enticement to attract public attention to social issues or reflect values and attitudes. State-sponsored public art expressions, particularly murals, are often used by regimes as a tool of mass-control and propaganda, or a mural may be a part of a social commentary from the people. In all cases, these works represent important messages. Murals can have a dramatic impact whether consciously or subconsciously on the attitudes of a passerby, as they exist in the spaces where people live and work. This class explores the history of the form, the major movements and well known creators, including the Mexican muralists of the 1930’s, the Work Projects Administration, and the contemporary use and impact of these works. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 603 Philadelphia Murals in the Community Context for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Through analyzing case-study murals and the larger context of murals in art history, this course examines what roles are played by students, artists, teachers and communities within these large-scale public works of art. Philadelphia has over 3,000 murals; learn about some of them through a variety of tours and talks with the Mural Arts Program. Discover how murals are intrinsically connected to the places and communities where they exist. In addition, participants look at the social needs, issues and history of a site. Through viewing murals in their environments and hearing from selected muralists, participants gain an understanding of the connections murals have to communities, places and the artists who created them. Discussions include connecting themes such as the African-American narrative, students and youth voices, and murals about neighborhood history. Through writing and documenting the tours and comparing contemporary works with murals throughout history, gain a wealth of knowledge on this rich history. Prerequisites *VPAS602** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 604 Studio Techniques in Mural Making for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Murals are painted, silkscreened, printed from the computer, mosaiced, laser cut on metal and attached to walls and more! In this course, teachers will be exposed to a range of mediums and techniques used in mural making. In order to develop imagery and understand the process, students will investigate case studies of murals that incorporate mosaic, printmaking and temporary wheat pastes, among other materials including photo/collage based, and printed and hand-drawn/painted. Through drawing, collage, photography, and printmaking, students will learn how these methods can all be used in creating a design. Additionally, students will learn basic Photoshop concepts, which will be used in designing their mural. Sample materials will be presented and discussed and students will be inspired by the range of mediums and possibilities! Students will learn ways of approaching a collaborative process in order to create a mural, as well as develop a smaller portrait mural that will give them the ability to simplify complex imagery with multiple values. Students in the course will design and use various techniques on and off the computer, project the design on parachute cloth, paint it, and install the mural. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 605 Mural Arts & Storytelling for the Classroom 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Murals are stories - written or spoken - that make their way onto the walls of the city. The work of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program is fueled by the diverse stories of individuals, families and communities. In this class, developed through a partnership with the Mural Arts Program, participants study the historic context of murals in Philadelphia and explore the process of visual translation and community collaboration. Participants learn how to transform writing, storytelling and oral history traditions into the creation of a small-scale mural project in their schools and how this activity can be adapted to a variety of subject areas and diverse learners. The course includes a guided tour of Philadelphia murals, as well as guest speakers and projects that build an understanding of collaborative artmaking. Each participant creates a small panel that is installed as a group mural and learns some of the technical steps that are required to develop mural proposals and installations in school environments. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 606 Advanced Mural Making for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course In this course, teachers explore an advanced range of mediums and techniques used in mural making, the processes to create professional public murals, and consider the ramifications of larger installations. Participants investigate case studies of murals that incorporate mosaic, printmaking and temporary wheat pastes, among other materials including photo/collage-based, and printed and hand drawn/painted. Through drawing, collage, photography and printmaking, students learn how all of these methods can be used. This course uses a collaborative process, project management concepts, and digital tools in order to create and install a mural, using various techniques. Prerequisites *VPAS602** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 607 Integrating Visual Arts Into the Classroom 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Because education is deeply rooted in the context of broader social conditions, the purpose of education determines what is taught in schools and other cultural institutions and impacts how we view the arts within our society. This course enables participants to develop an understanding and appreciation of the role the visual arts have played in our evolution from the earliest evidence of man’s art making to the visual culture within which we now live, where signs and symbols form the very essence of our cultural experience. Beginning with our biological need to make things ‘pretty’, this course will explore the history of ideas in art education, the theories, and the innovators who influenced the way we learn. Through this investigation into the ideas underlying education in art and material culture, participants will explore with special emphasis on the relationship between school and society. An understanding of how cognitive development relates to creativity and the stages of growth in children will inform the participant of the potential that visual art has to positively impact learning. Finally, this course will provide an overview of materials and art making techniques appropriate to create an art-infused, elementary classroom through hands-on art making experiences. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 608 Integrating Performing Arts Into the K-5 Classroom 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course The purpose of this course is to examine innovative approaches to the teaching of traditional, standards-based curriculum through the performing arts for K-5 grade teachers to allow for content of the course to be tailored to appropriate developmental levels. Appropriate for professional educators who are currently teaching K-5 general classroom, ELL, Special needs, English, Mathematics, Science and/or Social Studies, the course will develop understanding, knowledge and skill for using performing arts practice as a teaching tool in each academic discipline while also demonstrating how performing arts projects can facilitate collaboration across content areas. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences to practice the implementation of performing arts activities as tools for academic learning. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 609 Integrating Performing Arts into the 6-12 Classroom 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course The purpose of this course is to examine innovative approaches to the teaching of traditional, standards-based curriculum through the performing arts for 6-12 grade teachers, to allow for content of the course to be tailored to appropriate developmental levels. Appropriate for professional educators who are currently teaching 6-12 general classroom, ELL, Special needs, English, Mathematics, Science and/or Social Studies, the course will develop understanding, knowledge and skill for using performing arts practice as a teaching tool in each academic discipline while also demonstrating how performing arts projects can facilitate collaboration across content areas. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences to practice the implementation of performing arts activities as tools for academic learning. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 610 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics -Throwing Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course explores both traditional and experimental throwing techniques to make functional and sculptural pots. Develop a repertoire of skills, improve competency in thinking and working three-dimensionally, and incorporate new methods to encourage craftsmanship and conceptual skills in students. This course provides an opportunity for personal invention and exploration in developing sound skills to take back to the classroom. Learn throwing techniques with stoneware clays for both the beginning and advanced student. In addition, discover finishes experimenting with colored slips, under glazes, oxides, shop glazes and firing techniques. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 611 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics -Throwing, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course With further refinement and exploration, develop advanced throwing skills with stoneware clays. Use both traditional and experimental throwing techniques to make functional and sculptural pots. In addition, expand knowledge of firing techniques and finishes with colored slips, under glazes, oxides and shop glazes. This course provides an opportunity for personal invention, higher-level challenges and advanced critique in throwing. Improve competency in thinking and working three-dimensionally and bring these skills into the classroom. Prerequisite: 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics-Throwing Introductory (VPAS 510) Prerequisites *VPAS610** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 612 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics –Raku, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Raku is a form of Japanese pottery that uses low firing temperatures and removal from the kiln while still hot, creating a unique surface finish often with crackled textures. Raku techniques have been adopted and modified by contemporary potters worldwide. In this course, explore the techniques of Raku firing and the qualities of this approach. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 613 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics -Raku, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Explore the techniques of Raku firing and the qualities of this approach, with an emphasis on more refined projects, focused critiques and the more advanced aspects of the medium to convey an artistic message. Participants develop work in a series and consider application to the classroom. Prerequisites *VPAS612** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 614 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics Glazing, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Investigate ceramics materials and processes, focusing on glaze chemistry and glaze application in relation to clay body, oxidation and firing. Participants develop technical experience in glazes and discuss the visual and physical characteristics of fired glaze in relation to the integration of form, surface, color, structure, function and expression. Content is designed for those with previous throwing or handbuilding experience who seek to explore technical aspects of glazing. Studio time, critiques and lectures provide opportunities for personal exploration, as well as consideration of classroom application of course content. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 615 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics Glazing, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Further investigate advanced glaze chemistry and glaze application in relation to clay body, oxidation and firing. Participants develop technical experience in glazes and discuss the visual and physical characteristics of fired glaze in relation to the integration of form, surface, color, structure, function and expression. Content is designed for those with previous throwing or handbuilding experience as well as glazing instruction. Participants focus on producing a series of pieces illustrating refined application of glazes through studio work, lectures and critiques. Discussions consider classroom application of course content. Prerequisites *VPAS614** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 616 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics Tile & Mosaics Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Create large and small-scale ceramic mosaic constructions through the use of line drawings, freehand sketches, slide transfers or with computer assistance. Learn techniques such as plaster mold castings for tile replication opportunities, the use of plastic patterns or one-of-a-kind fabrications. Mounting and hanging are covered as well. Content open to all teachers with an interest in producing tiles; application to classroom use is considered. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 617 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramic Tile & Mosaics, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course In this studio-focused course, participants with previous tile-making experience learn more refined techniques to create tile and mosaic constructions as well as more advanced approaches to developing an understanding of material culture and history in the curriculum. Lectures and field trips consider the history of tile making as an art form. Explore useful lessons for K-12 teachers in all subjects to bring clay and tile projects to engage students of all ages. Course includes studio time at a local tile-making studio. Prerequisites *VPAS616** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 618 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Traditional Jewelry Techniques, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course is an introduction to beginning traditional jewelry techniques and metalwork. Participants learn basic fabrication techniques such as hollow construction, linkage, chain making, forming and fabrication. With demonstrations, discussions and hands-on projects, this course provides an overview to the vocabulary and process of working with metals and an understanding of the technical requirements and considerations to bring these skills into the curriculum. Content applicable to K-12 art classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts and construction with students. No previous jewelry experience required. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 619 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Traditional Jewelry Techniques, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Participants expand on projects using fabrication techniques such as hollow construction, linkage, chain making, forming and fabrication. This course furthers the process of working with metals and the understanding of the technical requirements needed to bring these skills into the curriculum. Content applicable to K-12 art classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts and construction with students. Prerequisites *VPAS618** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 620 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Jewelry -Metal Clay, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Metal clay is an amazing material that is well adapted to classroom use. It is metallic clay made of either pure silver or bronze, which molds and handles like putty, fires in a kiln and becomes solid permanent silver. This material is unique, safe and non-toxic and requires only simple tools and equipment that students of all ages can easily use. In this course, work with various forms in both silver and bronze to produce basic jewelry or small sculptural objects, covering topics such as wet and dry fabrication, firing times and temperatures, use of the kiln and alternative firing methods. Topics may include projects for students, simple tool making and rubber molding, other basic jewelry techniques, and use of metal elements and alloys in jewelry. Course content is designed for application in art classrooms. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 621 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Jewelry -Metal Clay, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course In this course, work with metal clay in both silver and bronze to produce jewelry or small sculptural objects, covering more complex topics and techniques including applications of metal clay in combination with other materials, consideration of jewelry techniques, and use of metal elements and alloys. Course content is designed for application in art classrooms and for those with previous metal clay experience. Prerequisite: 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Jewelry-Metal Clay, Introductory(VPAS 520). Prerequisites *VPAS620** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 622 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Fiber Arts 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Explore general fiber techniques and fabric processes, including weaving, stamp printing, dyeing and basic construction as an introduction to working with these materials. With demonstrations, discussions and hands-on projects, this course provides an introduction to the vocabulary and process of working with this media and the technical requirements and considerations to bring these approaches into the curriculum. Content applicable to K-12 classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts with students. Open to all teachers with interest in fibers, no previous fiber experience required. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 623 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Glass Fusing & Slumping, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Explore an overview of basic glass techniques as an introduction to this material. Hands-on projects include fusing and slumping (bending), framework and basic casting. Those new to glass discover the technical aspects of working in both the hot and cold shops and discuss types of glass to use, the compatibilities of glass, annealing schedules and using sheet glass with powdered frit. Content applicable to K-12 classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts. Open to all teachers with interest in glass, no previous experience required. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 624 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Glass Fusing & Slumping, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Continue to refine glass techniques to make small sculptural and functional glass objects. Participants use methods to form glass with fusing and slumping (bending) techniques. Develop more advanced experience with the technical aspects of kiln work, the compatibilities of glass, annealing schedules and using colored sheet glass with powdered frit. Participants create a series of pieces to build a style within their work and develop a range of projects for students. Prerequisites *VPAS623** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 625 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Glass Sampler 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Introduction to basic glass techniques. Hands-on projects include fusing and slumping (bending), flame work and introductory glassblowing. Those new to glass as a material discover the technical aspects of working in both the hot and cold shops and discuss types of glass to use, compatibilities of glass, annealing schedules, and using sheet glass with powdered frit. Content applicable to K-12 classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of 3-D concepts. Open to all teachers with an interest in glass- beginners welcome! Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 626 Printmaking for the Classroom: Monoprinting, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course addresses image-making through basic printmaking media such as monoprinting, with some relief printing techniques, that can be used in a classroom without specialized equipment or presses. Create images by drawing or painting directly on the plate or by working from a sketch; the creative process is analyzed at every point. Techniques covered printing with water-based inks and multiple colors as well as working with non-traditional presses that can be used in a variety of classroom settings. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 627 Printmaking for the Classroom: Monoprinting, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course This class addresses image making through printmaking media, such as relief, monoprinting and collographs. Create images by drawing/painting directly on the plate or by working from a sketch. The creative process is analyzed at every point, with water-based inks and multiple colors as well as working with non-traditional presses that can be used in a variety of classroom settings. Prerequisites *VPAS626** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 628 Printmaking for the Classroom: Screenprinting, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course is an introduction to methods in screen printing with water-based inks. Demonstrations in screen printing techniques are followed by hands-on work in stencil preparation, mixing of pigments, registration processes, pulling a print and presentation, including development and application of various hand-cut and photo stencils. Course includes idea development and application of visual skills in expression of color, line and form through drawn, photographic or computer-generated stencil processes. Emphasis is on the acquisition of personal expression and technical skills, within the capabilities of screen printed opaque and transparent colors. Content is applicable to K-12 art classrooms. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 629 Printmaking for the Classroom: Screenprinting, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Participants expand on projects using stencil methods in screen printing with water-based inks. Course includes idea development and application of visual skills in expression of color, line and form through drawn, photographic or computer-generated stencil processes. Emphasis is on the acquisition of personal expression and technical skills, within the capabilities of screen printed opaque and transparent colors. Content is applicable to K-12 art classrooms. Prerequisites *VPAS628** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 634 Printmaking for the Classroom: Letterpress Printing, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course The traditional art of printing from engraved plates and metal type is explored using the University’s collection of metal and wood typefaces. Create several printed works via typesetting and the Vandercook Proofing Press. Design custom polymer plates and perform multi-color printing. Participants consider how letterpress techniques and process can be taught to students in the K-12 classroom. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 635 Printmaking for the Classroom: Letterpress Printing, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Participants expand on printing projects using engraved plates and metal type from the University’s collection of metal and wood typefaces. Create several printed works via typesetting and the Vandercook Proofing Press. Design custom polymer plates and perform multi-color printing. Participants consider how letterpress techniques and process can be taught to students in the K-12 classroom. Prerequisites *VPAS634** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 636 Printmaking for the Classroom: Book Structures, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Participants in this course are introduced to a variety of contemporary book structures to which writing and imagery can be added. This includes accordion variations, sewn books, flexagons and pop-ups. Projects and discussions include approaches to incorporate images with simple text to convey meaning within various types of books. Collaborative book projects for classroom use and the opportunity to create a personal book are developed. Classroom applications for all grade levels are addressed; projects are adaptable for K-12 students in many subject areas. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 637 Printmaking for the Classroom: Book Structures, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Participants in this course continue the exploration of a variety of contemporary book structures to which writing and imagery can be added. This includes accordion variations, sewn books, flexagons and pop-ups. Projects and discussions include approaches to incorporate images with simple text to convey meaning within various types of books. Collaborative book projects for classroom use and the opportunity to create a personal book are developed. Classroom applications for all grade levels are addressed; projects are adaptable for K-12 students in many subject areas. Prerequisites *VPAS636** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 638 Printmaking for the Classroom: Book Arts & Language Arts, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course integrates text, image and structure through hands-on projects and exercises. Explore a variety of book structures as well as simple writing exercises to consider text and meaning for students. Participants learn several book structures, such as accordion variations, sewn books, flexagons and pop-ups, to which writing is added, as well as simple methods to generate images. Projects consider text and collaborative book projects for classroom use. This course is suitable for visual arts and literacy teachers. Classroom applications for all grade levels are addressed; projects are adaptable for elementary to high school students; resource materials and readings are provided. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 639 Printmaking for the Classroom: Book Arts & Language Arts, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course outlines the process of integrating text, image and structure through hands-on projects and exercises. Participants further develop their knowledge of book structures, such as accordion variations, sewn books, flexagons and pop-ups, to which writing and images are added. Projects consider text and collaborative book projects for classroom use. Classroom applications for all grade levels are addressed; projects are adaptable for elementary to high school students; resource materials and readings are provided. Prerequisites *VPAS638** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 640 Printmaking for the Classroom: Creating Digital Books 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Explore the book format as a vehicle for different types of visual narratives, combining digital tools with book design to develop creative concepts. Adobe Photoshop is used as the primary image-making software with InDesign for page layout. Participants work with text and image sequentially and narratively within a variety of book structures. Participants should bring a digital camera and have some previous experience with Photoshop. Classroom applications for elementary and high school students are addressed. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 641 Visual Arts for the Classroom: Drawing 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Drawing is at the fundamental foundation of all fine arts, crafts, media and design areas. Working from direct observation using still life, figure models and the urban landscape, participants improve perception and technical skills. Create in a variety of basic drawing media is explored such as charcoal, pencil, ink and conte crayon. This course considers proportion, line and tone in illustrating the physical world. Content designed for those seeking to establish drawing skills as well as those interested in developing existing skills in more depth. Classroom applications for all grade levels are addressed. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 642 Visual Arts for the Classroom: Drawing /Painting, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Drawing and painting are foundational skills for visual literacy and for developing an understanding of form, composition, light and color. Working from direct observation, including some figure models, participants improve perception and technical skills working both in drawing media and in paint. Create a range of timed pieces in basic drawing media such as charcoal, pencil, ink and conte crayon, then move on to more advanced work using acrylic paints. This course considers color theory,composition, painting technique, and the overall process. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 643 Visual Arts for the Classroom: Drawing & Painting, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Expand drawing and painting skills at a more advanced level. Working from direct observation, including some figure models, participants improve perception and technical skills, working both in drawing media and in paint. Create a range of times pieces in basic drawing media such as charcoal, pencil, ink and conte crayon, then move on to more advanced work using acrylic paints. This course considers color theory, composition, painting technique, and the overall process and includes in-depth critiques. Prerequisites *VPAS642** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 644 Visual Arts for the Classroom: Painting, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Focus on basic painting skills, color mixing and composition through exercises from direct observation. This course focuses on painting techniques in acrylics and oils using projects that can be replicated with students within art classrooms. Designed for those new to the media as well as those who seek to refine and develop existing skills, participants engage in critique and discussions. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 645 Visual Arts for the Classroom: Painting, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Explore more refined techniques and critiques of painting and color theory with an emphasis on advanced aspects of the medium to convey an artistic message through a series of works. Participants use acrylics and oils, working from direct observation on projects that can be replicated with students within art classrooms. Prerequisites *VPAS644** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 646 Visual Arts for the Classroom: Landscape Painting, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Emphasis will be on an ‘in the field’ approach to landscape as subject matter. In addition to producing finished paintings, participants will discuss this genre and the themes often illustrated in it, including the concept of place, scale, the nature of light, and the balance of man and nature. As weather permits, participants will work outdoors to address the process of working with the immediacy of changing conditions. Participants will work from direct observation and cover concepts in landscape composition that will help them achieve their desired results. Choice of media may be oil, acrylic or pastel. Topics include: proper grounds (surfaces) for oil paint, materials, mediums, and techniques for the efficient use of the time, how to use a loose drawing to form a strong composition; and making color studies. Participants will also discuss choosing a location, reading the weather, reading the light, and color mixing for landscape. This course is intended for educators with previous experience in basic drawing and painting. All course content will be directly applicable to classroom instruction and curriculum for art educators. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 647 Visual Arts for the Classroom: Landscape Painting, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Explore landscape painting at a more advanced level. Working in the field, participants discuss themes inherent in this subject matter, evaluate the effects of light and color, and refine specific techniques. As weather permits, work outdoors in the Bucks County landscape with expansive vistas to consider. This course takes into account the immediacy of changing conditions while working en plein air. Participants work from direct observation and consider techniques that achieve desired results. Choice of media may be oil, acrylic or pastel. Topics include mediums and techniques for the efficient use of time, analyzing composition, color studies, reading weather and light conditions, and basic color mixing. Course content and critiques applicable to art classroom instruction. Prerequisites *VPAS646** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 648 Visual Arts for the Classroon: Digital Photography, Introductory 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Master the art of digital photography in one week. This course is designed for K-12 educators looking to increase expertise at all levels of photographic technique to maximize digital output for the classroom. Join us for an immersive hands-on experience with camera equipment and software as we explore composition, lighting, and subject. Manage and edit imagery to build a range of basic to advanced classroom projects, including skillful incorporation of Adobe Creative Cloud, Lightroom, and other digital media into your curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement with the material. Participants are required bring an external hard drive, 2GB minimum. Participants are encouraged but not required to bring 10 images for classroom tutorials. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 649 Visual Arts Process & Materials for the Classroom: Digital Photography, Advanced 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Refine and improve techniques relating to digital photography, expanding overall photographic competency and aesthetic sensibility. Composition, lighting and subject are discussed and critiqued as participants create a cohesive body of work with the final goal a series of project-based photographs. Some basic post-production techniques using Photoshop are introduced. Participants must bring a digital SLR camera and a portable storage device. Prerequisites *VPAS648** Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 650 Integrating Design Fundamentals - Projects for the Classroom 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course This course presents a step-by-step approach to understanding what causes one to look at a painting, photograph, or any two-dimensional media and what is needed to maintain visual interest. This method applies aspects of line, shape, value, and color directly to moving the viewer’s eye to and through a composition. With studio projects and hands-on exercises reinforcing concepts, vocabulary and visual organization, participants strengthen their own design thinking skills and develop new methods to convey and explain design to students. In addition, critiques and discussions regarding interpretation are included. Applicable to the fine arts, applied arts, and digital media, this course provides a simple and comprehensive methodology through which artists can create dynamic art. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 651 Visual Storytelling Techniques for Educators 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course Consider narrative concepts as conveyed or enhanced through visual images. Using primarily museum and art history resources, as well as selected children’s books, participants consider how images convey meaning themselves or are used in conjunction with text to tell stories. Look at the works of illustrators such as Maurice Sendak, Eric Carle, Faith Ringgold and Beatrix Potter to discuss the relationship of image with text. Study works by artists Henri Matisse, Edward Hopper, Henri Rousseau, Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence, whose work contains strong narrative elements to explore how images alone can convey a story. Discover studio projects, presentations and hands-on exercises that can be replicated directly to help students increase their visual literacy skills and enhance learning. Use museum resources as a primary teaching tool with visits to the Rosenbach Museum and Library and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Designed primarily for K-8 classroom teachers, as well as those teaching art, English or language arts; open to all with an interest in visual storytelling. Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 652 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Expanded Techniques for Glass Fusing & Slumping: Pattern Bars 3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course Expand your glass techniques by learning how to incorporate ‘pattern bars’ into projects. Participants use advanced methods to create projects with simple bars showing flow dynamics and viscosity; the grafting of precise geometry and placement; and randomization based on color theory and three-dimensional concepts. Various techniques are considered to create a single wall piece. Pieces will be cold-worked and polished. Slumping/draping possibilities are also discussed. Content applicable to K-12 classrooms, particularly to expand knowledge of three-dimensional concepts.
	VPAS 653 Murall Project Development and Design 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course What does it take to make your mural really happen? This class empowers teachers with the necessary skills required for the designing, planning, budgeting, and executing a mural in their school or community. Through investigation and development of individual projects, the class will begin by learning about the narratives, content and design process. Each class session will take students a step further in the realization of their mural concept. By the end of the class students will have their design, their budget, a site, and a curriculum to create this project with a class. This course provides students with the tools, skills, and opportunity to develop, design, and plan an execution for a mural project. Students bring in their project ideas and through the class they will develop the tools and skills they require to execute the idea. They will go through the steps of creating a plan for community engagement, develop a timeline, create a budget (and financial plan) and facilitate workshops around the mural project. The class will critique and support the student’s choice of site, project, and plan. Established guest muralists will be invited to join the class as an established ‘design panel’ that will review each design as focus will be given to the actual design, and the plan to work with a community/classroom and site. In addition, project managers from the Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia will review the community engagement aspect of their mural project and provide feedback. Students will also spend one day working on an actual mural site. Prerequisites *VPAS603 and VPAS604* Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 654 Summer Studio Design Thinking 2 credits 36.0 hours 600 level graduate course Summer Studio: Design Thinking for Art Educators, is sponsored by the National Art Education Association to offer a unique focus and ‘hands-on’ studio design experience in alignment with the National Visual Art Standards. SummerStudio will be held in Kansas City, ‘America’s Creative Crossroads,’ at the host site, the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum, in partnership with Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum Smithsonian Institution. Designed to spark the imagination of art educators, administrators, and teaching artists, participants will engage in the innovative process of creative problem solving using Design Thinking, ‘an inventive process through which problems are identified, solutions proposed and produced, and the results evaluated.’ SummerStudio will be led by a small team of nationally prominent design educators and design experts, including Jack Lew, whose prestigious career includes directorships with Disney and Electronic Arts (EA), Jacob Simons, award- winning Experience Design Director, and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Museum Education Team. Connections will be made between the focus on design and the creative process within the new National Visual Arts Standards and 21st century skills supported by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to promote essential skills for innovative entrepreneurship in a creative economy and inventive solutions to real life problems, including science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) + art (STEAM). This course is not repeatable for credit.* This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
	VPAS 655 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramic Casting 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course An introduction to the methods and techniques of modeling, making a mold, casting, and finishing the final piece. Learn to prepare an armature, set up the clay, scale the sculpture and complete the process of modeling in water-based clay. The ability to structure a modeled form and to comprehend how to represent compound volumes are addressed through direct observation. Approaches presented can be applied in any art classrooms and include how to lead the process of three-dimensional creation to students. The unique techniques of using silicone as a precise mold-making material are enhanced by discussions and demonstrations of alternative methods.
	VPAS 656 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics - Raku, Advanced II 3 credits 42.0 hours 600 level graduate course With further refinement and exploration, expand the techniques of Raku firing and the qualities of this approach, with an emphasis on more advanced projects, focused critiques and the more subtle aspects of the medium to convey an artistic message. Participants develop work and consider application to younger students. This course provides an opportunity for personal invention and higher-level challenges through developing a series of pieces. Improve competency in thinking and working three-dimensionally. Prerequisites *VPAS612 and VPAS613* Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.

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THST 332 Design Technology Seminar

THST 333 Design Technology Master Class

THST 335 Advanced Projection Design

THST 341 Acting on Camera

THST 344 Audition Techniques

THST 351 Advanced Musical Theater Making

THST 355 Advanced Lighting Design

THST 361 Directing I

THST 375 Production Hours

THST 385 Advanced Sound Design

THST 401 Acting Studio: Verse Drama I

THST 440 New Play Workshop

THST 442 Acting on Camera II

THST 450 Contemporary Scene Study

THST 461 Directing II

THST 462 Directing III

THST 463 Director’s Workshop

THST 475 Production Hours

THVC 111 Voice and Speech for Actors I

THVC 112 Voice and Speech for Actors II

THVC 131 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater

THVC 132 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater

THVC 141 Vocal Health and Habilitation

THVC 211 Voice and Speech for Actors III

THVC 212 Voice and Speech for Actors IV

THVC 213 Voice for Actors Lab

THVC 231 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater

THVC 232 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater

THVC 235 Language and Diction for the Singing Actor

THVC 311 Voice and Speech for Actors V

THVC 312 Voice and Speech for Actors VI

THVC 325 The Singing Instrument

THVC 331 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater

THVC 332 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater

THVC 406 Pop/Rock Styles in Musical Theater

THVC 421 Musical Theater Performance: Cabaret/Audition

THVC 422 Musical Theater Performance: Professional Preparation

THVC 431 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater

THVC 432 Voice Lesson for Musical Theater

TIME 101 Narrative

TIME 222 Narrative

UTPS 500 Literacy & Primary Sources - An Introduction for Teachers

UTPS 501 Music: Discovering the Roots of American Music to Enhance the Curriculum

UTPS 502 All the World’s a Stage: Primary Sources and Theater Games

UTPS 503 Photography: Who Are We? - Constructing Identity through Images

UTPS 504 Posters for the People - Using WPA Sources

UTPS 507 Stem to Steam: Connecting the Arts to STEM and Local Collections

VPAS 600 Foundations of Integrating the Arts into the Classroom

VPAS 601 World Cultures Through Art - Projects for the Classroom

VPAS 602 History & Philosophy of Murals for Education

VPAS 603 Philadelphia Murals in the Community Context for Educators

VPAS 604 Studio Techniques in Mural Making for Educators

VPAS 605 Mural Arts & Storytelling for the Classroom

VPAS 606 Advanced Mural Making for Educators

VPAS 607 Integrating Visual Arts Into the Classroom

VPAS 608 Integrating Performing Arts Into the K-5 Classroom

VPAS 609 Integrating Performing Arts into the 6-12 Classroom

VPAS 610 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics -Throwing Introductory

VPAS 611 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics -Throwing, Advanced

VPAS 612 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics –Raku, Introductory

VPAS 613 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics -Raku, Advanced

VPAS 614 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics Glazing, Introductory

VPAS 615 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics Glazing, Advanced

VPAS 616 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics Tile & Mosaics Introductory

VPAS 617 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramic Tile & Mosaics, Advanced

VPAS 618 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Traditional Jewelry Techniques, Introductory

VPAS 619 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Traditional Jewelry Techniques, Advanced

VPAS 620 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Jewelry -Metal Clay, Introductory

VPAS 621 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Jewelry -Metal Clay, Advanced

VPAS 622 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Fiber Arts

VPAS 623 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Glass Fusing & Slumping, Introductory

VPAS 624 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Glass Fusing & Slumping, Advanced

VPAS 625 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Glass Sampler

VPAS 626 Printmaking for the Classroom: Monoprinting, Introductory

VPAS 627 Printmaking for the Classroom: Monoprinting, Advanced

VPAS 628 Printmaking for the Classroom: Screenprinting, Introductory

VPAS 629 Printmaking for the Classroom: Screenprinting, Advanced

VPAS 634 Printmaking for the Classroom: Letterpress Printing, Introductory

VPAS 635 Printmaking for the Classroom: Letterpress Printing, Advanced