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2021-2022 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Courses

The University Catalogue includes a listing of all active courses; course sections are not offered every term.
 
  

  • MUSC 121 Class Piano I



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Introductory and elementary keyboard training using basic theoretical, harmonic, and technical concepts in practical keyboard application: transposition, melody harmonization, elementary jazz improvisation, technique and repertoire. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only. Not open to music majors specializing in piano.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • MUSC 132 Freshman Improvisation



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Introductory-level jazz improvisation dealing with linear, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic fundamentals of improvisation, as well as the interactive and group aspects. Lecture and skills development with a performance base.

    Open to School of Music majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 172 Music Technology Survey



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Provides students with a working knowledge of music technology practices, definitions, and concepts. Through both lecture and lab classes, students become familiar with a cross-section of hardware and software currently in use by the school and working professionals.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 214 Fundamental Jazz Theory I



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Fundamental Jazz Theory I is the first in a sequence of courses designed to familiarize the student with fundamental aspects of music theory as related to jazz and popular music. Students will study common jazz chord progressions and substitutions, chord/scale relationships, jazz forms, and harmonization techniques. The piano keyboard is used as a tool to hear and see these concepts. Students will compose original works using techniques covered in class.

    Prerequisites MUSC*105

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 215 Fundamental Jazz Theory II



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Fundamental Jazz Theory II is the second in a sequence of courses designed to develop the student’s understanding of music theory as related to jazz and popular music. Students will study harmonic techniques, voicing, and reharmonization. Students will also study concepts of jazz melodic composition and improvisation through the analysis of transcriptions. Students will compose original works using techniques covered in class.

    Prerequisites MUSC*214

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 216 Jazz Theory I



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Jazz Theory I is the first in a sequence of courses designed to familiarize the student with aspects of music theory as related to jazz and popular music. Students will study common jazz chord progressions and substitutions, chord/scale relationships, jazz forms, and harmonization techniques. Students will also use transcriptions to learn jazz melodic vocabulary, and will write tunes using these concepts.

    Prerequisites MUSC*107

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 217 Jazz Theory II



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Jazz Theory II is the second in a sequence of courses designed to develop the student’s understanding of music theory as related to jazz and popular music. Students will study harmonic techniques, voicing, and reharmonization. Students will also study concepts of jazz melodic composition and improvisation through the analysis of transcriptions. Students will compose original works using techniques covered in class.

    Prerequisites MUSC*216

    Priority enrollment for BM students who major in Composition, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 218 Advanced Jazz Theory I



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Advanced Jazz Theory I is the first in a sequence of courses designed to familiarize the student with aspects of music theory as related to jazz and popular music. Students will study common jazz chord progressions and substitutions, chord/scale relationships, and harmonization techniques. Students will also use transcriptions to learn jazz melodic vocabulary, and will write tunes using these concepts. Advanced harmonic concepts will be studied using transcriptions, arrangements, and scores. Students will compose original works using techniques covered in class.

    Prerequisites MUSC*109

    Priority enrollment for BM students who major in Composition, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 219 Advanced Jazz Theory II



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Advanced Jazz Theory II is the second in a sequence of courses designed to develop the student’s understanding of music theory as related to jazz and popular music. Students will use transcriptions and scores to develop an understanding of advanced harmonic and improvisation techniques. Students will also receive an introduction to jazz arranging and part writing. Students will further study the connection between modern techniques used in classical and jazz music, and compose original works using techniques covered in class.

    Prerequisites MUSC*218

    Priority enrollment for BM students who major in Composition, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 223 Class Jazz Piano I



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Harmonic concepts in keyboard application for jazz popular music; chord voicings for popular tunes, standards, and original harmonizations; continuation of jazz improvisation. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors.

    Prerequisites MUSC*121

    Not open to music majors specializing in piano.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 224 Class Jazz Piano II



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Harmonic concepts in keyboard application for jazz popular music; chord voicings for popular tunes, standards, and original harmonizations; continuation of jazz improvisation. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors.

    Prerequisites MUSC*223

    Not open to music majors specializing in piano.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 231 Jazz Improvisation I



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    The application of improvisational techniques encompassing all standard forms and styles. Performance practices are related to the individual student’s abilities, background, and experience. Coursework includes solo transcription and analysis, a comparison of improvisational methods, and a survey of educational resources.

    Prerequisites 2 courses from MUSC*104, MUSC*105, MUSC*106, MUSC*107, MUSC*108, MUSC*109
    AND 2 courses from MUSC*114, MUSC*115, MUSC*116, MUSC*117, MUSC*118, MUSC*119

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 232 Jazz Improvisation II



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    The application of improvisational techniques encompassing all standard forms and styles. Performance practices are related to the individual student’s abilities, background, and experience. Coursework includes solo transcription and analysis, a comparison of improvisational methods, and a survey of educational resources.

    Prerequisites MUSC*231

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 233 Vocal Improvisation I



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A skills/workshop course focused on developing individual improvisational skills. Subject matter will consist of chord scales, chord symbol interpretation, harmonic and melodic analysis techniques, transposition, traditional and contemporary jazz figures and patterns and ear training and analysis of improvised solos.

    Prerequisites 2 courses from MUSC*104, MUSC*105, MUSC*106, MUSC*107, MUSC*108, MUSC*109
    AND 2 courses from MUSC*114, MUSC*115, MUSC*116, MUSC*117,
    MUSC*118, MUSC*119

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 234 Vocal Improvisation II



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    The application of improvisational techniques encompassing all standard forms and styles. Performance practices are related to the individual student’s abilities, background, and experience. Coursework includes solo transcription and analysis, a comparison of improvisational methods, and a survey of educational resources.

    Prerequisites MUSC*233

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 240 Stage Presence and Microphone Technique



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    The goal of this course is to offer a vocalist the opportunity to better understand how to communicate to the audience. They will explore how to tell the story of each song through their voice, body, and especially their eyes. Vocalists will discuss how to best communicate with their band and how to use the microphone most effectively. The ultimate goal is to help create a confident performer who commands the stage.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 244 Fundamental Jazz Musicianship I



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Fundamental Jazz Musicianship I is a continuation of aural skills developed in Musicianship II. This course focuses on melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic skill development in jazz and contemporary music. Harmonic & Melodic subject matter will be taken from the American Song Book. Rhythmic material studied will be taken from contemporary music idioms.

    Prerequisites MUSC*115

    Priority enrollment for BM students who major in Composition, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 245 Fundamental Jazz Musicianship II



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Fundamental Jazz Musicianship II is the second in a sequence of courses designed to establish basic melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic skill development in jazz and contemporary music. Building upon Fundamental Jazz Musicianship I, this course continues the study and performance of Harmonic & Melodic subject matter taken from the American Song Book. This course will continue the study of Rhythmic material taken from contemporary music idioms.

    Prerequisites MUSC*244

    Priority enrollment for BM students who major in Composition, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 246 Jazz Musicianship I



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Jazz Musicianship I is a continuation of aural skills developed in Musicianship II. This course focuses on melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic skill development in jazz and contemporary music. Harmonic & Melodic subject matter will be taken from the American Song Book as well as jazz repertoire. Rhythmic material studied will be taken from contemporary music idioms.

    Prerequisites MUSC*117

    Priority enrollment for BM students who major in Composition, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 247 Jazz Musicianship II



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Jazz Musicianship II is the second in a sequence of courses designed to establish essential melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic skills. Building upon Fundamental Jazz Musicianship I, this course continues the study and performance of Harmonic & Melodic subject matter taken from the American Song Book as well as jazz repertoire. This course will continue the study of Rhythmic material taken from contemporary music idioms.

    Prerequisites MUSC*246

    Priority enrollment for BM students who major in Composition, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 248 Advanced Jazz Musicianship I



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Advanced Jazz Musicianship I is a continuation of aural skills developed in Musicianship II. This course focuses on melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic skill development in jazz and contemporary music. Harmonic & Melodic subject matter will be taken from the American Song Book as well as jazz repertoire. Rhythmic material studied will be taken from contemporary music idioms. Students are expected to create original material based on course content.

    Prerequisites MUSC*119

    Priority enrollment for BM students who major in Composition, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 249 Advanced Jazz Musicianship II



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Advanced Musicianship II is designed to develop advanced rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic skills. Building upon Advanced Jazz Musicianship I, this course continues the study and performance Harmonic & Melodic subject matter taken from the American Song Book as well as jazz repertoire. This course will continue the study of Rhythmic material taken from contemporary music idioms. Students are expected to create and perform original material based on course content.

    Prerequisites MUSC*248

    Priority enrollment for BM students who major in Composition, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 254 Global Pop



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course is an introduction to current non-Western popular music genres and artists, as well as the social issues surrounding the practice and commodification of popular music worldwide. Topics include representation and appropriation; popular music as a cultural identifier; politics and music censorship; gender and power issues; popular music’s interaction worldwide with other art forms such as film (Bollywood), video games, and graphic art (anime); and the effect of influential sub-genres such as hip hop, metal, and reggae.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 257 Experimental Music: A History of Sonic Discourse



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course will survey current and historical trends in experimental music: music that asks questions. Through listening to a wide variety of music and engaging with musicological texts, including American experimentalism, free jazz, the European avant-garde, prog rock, minimalism, and post punk, students will develop an understanding of how musicians and artists communicate with sound. Through an encounter with the historical development of this music, students will gain an understanding for the ways in which music making can reflect societal and cultural forces.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 258 The Composer Speaks



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Composers throughout the ages have spoken and written about their beliefs, compositional techniques, other composers, and the influences of other art forms and artists. This course examines their creative process through their writings and music influenced by historical and sociological factors, their musical experiences as well as artistic collaborations.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    Not open to Music Performance or Composition majors (BM or UD).
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.
  

  • MUSC 281 Business of Music



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Examination of the legal, practical, and procedural problems encountered by the practicing musician. Specific course content includes the study of music publishing, recording contracts, and copyright and intellectual property rights issues.

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music and MBET minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 282 Philadelphia’s Musical Sound



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This class will explore Philadelphia’s vast musical landscape via various city scenes that emerged throughout the twentieth century and extend to the present. A variety of genres with an onslaught of artists, groups, producers, organizations, movements and industries all contribute to Philadelphia’s remarkable body of work that continues to influence the world today. The class will delve into recordings, videos, interviews, live performances and conversations to help express and accentuate the significance of the music emanating from the Philadelphia Region.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.
  

  • MUSC 300 Special Topics in Music



    0.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Topics and studies of current interest in any aspect of music, including theory, performance, improvisation, composition, history, journalism, etc. Courses can be taught in lecture or studio format with contact hours varying accordingly.

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course may be repeated for credit.
  

  • MUSC 301 Special Topics in Technology/Application



    0.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Topics and studies of current interest in music technology and applications, such as trends in audio production, recording, live sound reinforcement, digital distribution, licensing, and web/interface design. Courses can be taught in lecture or studio format with contact hours varying accordingly.

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
  

  • MUSC 321 Advanced Piano and Accompanying



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Designed primarily for vocalists, this course continues in the development of piano techniques with an emphasis on learning self-accompaniment. Literature from all vocal areas including oratorio, musical theater, jazz, opera, and contemporary. Students accompany other singers.

    Prerequisites MUSC*224

    Priority enrollment to Voice majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 322 Advanced Piano and Accompanying



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Designed primarily for vocalists, this course continues in the development of piano techniques with an emphasis on learning self-accompaniment. Literature from all vocal areas including oratorio, musical theater, jazz, opera, and contemporary. Students accompany other singers.

    Prerequisites MUSC*224

    Priority enrollment to Voice majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 351 Music History I



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course addresses Western European musical style periods from the Greek times to the Baroque period in terms of philosophies, accomplishments, and interrelationships. Composers, performers, and theorists are examined in the context of musical literature with emphasis upon styles, forms, and techniques of composition as they evolve and change. Through listening assignments, students are expected to further develop their aural knowledge of musical literature.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.
  

  • MUSC 352 Music History II



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course addresses Western European musical style periods from the Classical period to modern times in terms of philosophies, accomplishments, and interrelationships. Composers, performers, and theorists are examined in the context of musical literature with emphasis upon styles, forms, and techniques of composition as they evolve and change. Through listening assignments, students are expected to further develop their aural knowledge of musical literature.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.
  

  • MUSC 353 History of Rock Music



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course investigates the History of Rock from its inception in the 1950s to the present. It begins with the important antecedents of Rock and Roll and then historically traces the various styles that evolved from that time to the present. There are live demonstrations and illustrations by guests in class.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
  

  • MUSC 355 Introduction to Acoustics



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    The course deals with the following topics: physical nature of sound; the reception and perception of sound; theories of consonance and dissonance; scales, tunings and temperaments; the acoustic properties of musical instruments, electronic instruments, and the voice; sound reinforcement; and environmental considerations, such as the design of concert halls, theaters, recording studios, and open spaces. A term paper, mid-term, and final examination are required.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
  

  • MUSC 359 Comprehensive Musicianship



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    The goal of this course is to be a synthesis of theory and musicianship content. The course will cover advanced aural development through sight-singing, dictation of multiple parts simultaneously, transcription and analysis of songs and improvised solos, and composition and arranging of original material based on the analysis.

    Prerequisites 2 courses from MUSC*214, MUSC*215, MUSC*216, MUSC*217, MUSC*218, MUSC*219
    and 2 courses from MUSC*244, MUSC*245, MUSC*246, MUSC*247, MUSC*248, MUSC*249

    Open to BM and UD students majoring in Composition, Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 405 Advanced Musicianship II



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Prerequisites MUSC*370

    Priority enrollment to School of Music majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 410 Creative Compostion



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Students creatively apply their musical knowledge and experience to composing using diverse techniques presented in class. These pieces are either performed with mixed ensembles in class or presented in a pre-recorded format. Each composition is reviewed and discussed in class.

    Prerequisites MUSC*375

    Open to Music majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 451 Jazz History



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Study of jazz from its African and European roots through its emergence at the turn of the twentieth century as a unique and distinctive American art form. The various styles of jazz are studied (ragtime, New Orleans Dixieland, Chicago style, swing, be-bop, cool, hard-bop, freeform, third stream), including their effect on the popular music with which jazz has coexisted. The course includes in-depth study of the primary exponents of the various styles. Audio and video materials are used to provide students with a better understanding of jazz and its influences on the music.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.
  

  • MUSC 452 American Music History



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    The development of both classical and popular American musical styles from the 17th to the 20th century. Recordings and films as well as in-class performances help bring to life the music from our American past. Students gain a clear understanding of the social, historical, and musical time line that evolved into our current musical environment.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.
  

  • MUSC 453 World Music



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Covers the classical and folk music of various countries in Asia, Indonesia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
  

  • MUSC 482 Careers in Music



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    A study in the career options available to musicians and the knowledge and craft necessary for the successful recognition and exploitation of these opportunities.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 490 Independent Study



    1 - 6 credits 0.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum. Enrollment is limited, please see the Independent Study policy in the catalogue for more information.

    This course may be repeated for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  

  • MUSC 493 B.E.T. Music Practicum



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    A field placement that provides an opportunity for the student to apply classroom knowledge to work within a discipline specific setting. A research paper or an approved project based on the experience enables the student to merge theory with observation and practice. The practicum includes on-site individual supervision by the host practitioner, as well as small group supervision on campus with a music faculty member.

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • MUSC 499 Music Internship



    1 - 3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    An opportunity to participate in a workplace environment during the academic year. Students earn internship credit by completing a minimum number of hours in the field during the semester, and by satisfying the requirements of the sponsor, such as attendance, punctuality, responsibility, professionalism, tasks completed. Students may be assigned to recording studios, radio stations, arts organizations, or with music publishers, entertainment attorneys, music therapists, or record producers.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • MUSC 631 Graduate Improvisation I



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Improvisational styles, techniques, and devices are studied. Intervallic improvisation, and advanced pentatonic concepts are addressed, as well as study of the pioneers of jazz improvisation through recorded solos that mark turning points of improvisation. Topics include melody embellishment, improvising in phrases, silence, time-feel, pacing, syncopation, chord tone soloing, dynamics, non-harmonic triads, contracting and expanding chord duration, tri-tonic cells, sustaining peak points, and unaccompanied soloing.

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 632 Graduate Improvisation II



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    500 level graduate course

    Improvisational styles, techniques, and devices are studied. Intervallic improvisation, and advanced pentatonic concepts are addressed, as well as study of the pioneers of jazz improvisation through recorded solos that mark turning points of improvisation. Topics include melody embellishment, improvising in phrases, silence, time-feel, pacing, syncopation, chord tone soloing, dynamics, non-harmonic triads, contracting and expanding chord duration, tri-tonic cells, sustaining peak points, and unaccompanied soloing.

    Prerequisites MUSC*631

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 651 Music Journalism



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Practical, hands-on study of writing about music, musicians, and the music industry for consumer, trade and academic periodicals; books, videos, DVDs and other multimedia projects. Students learn library and Internet research techniques, how to acquire and foster industry contacts, interview methodology, how to best utilize archival resources, the writing marketplace and the business of writing, formulation of a marketable idea, magazine writing and editing, the periodical and book submission process, professional guidelines and insights for composing video/ DVD narration and voice-overs.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 661 MIDI and Music Technology



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Hands-on exploration of music technology applicable to performer, composer, and arranger with focus on fluency with MIDI sequencing including MAX to create interactive live performance situations. Students work with modular digital multi-tracks and edit and create original sounds for synthesizers and samplers. Hard disk recording using Pro-Tools III and Digital Performer, SMPTE and synchronization in the studio, and composition and sound design for film, video, and theater are also explored. Training in notation software is an integral and essential aspect of the course: after the first month, assignments for all graduate courses require use of professional notation software.

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 681 Graduate Professional Internship



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Provides hands-on experience in a variety of professional settings: rehearsals, performances, meetings with producers, and in-studio projects such as recording, arranging, or project coordination. The program is developed by the graduate advisor and major teacher in conjunction with the student to select topics and experiences most relevant and beneficial to that particular student’s education.

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • MUSC 682 Gradaute Professional Internship



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Provides hands-on experience in a variety of professional settings: rehearsals, performances, meetings with producers, and in-studio projects such as recording, arranging, or project coordination. The program is developed by the graduate advisor and major teacher in conjunction with the student to select topics and experiences most relevant and beneficial to that particular student’s education.

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • MUSC 683 Jazz Pedagogy



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    600 level graduate course

    This course is designed to prepare students to teach all aspects of a jazz curriculum including arranging, theory, history, improvisation and managing various ensembles, including rehearsal techniques and such. A review of teaching strategies, methods, and available materials is conducted. Basic computer technologies for the creation of teaching materials are included. Each student rehearses with a UArts ensemble. Outreach activities with area public schools are developed.

    Open to majors in the School of Music only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 684 Graduate Forum



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    A graduate seminar in which various aspects of study, including musical development and accomplishment, are correlated with critical, aesthetic, and historical components. Additionally, artistic and professional issues are researched and discussed. Various approaches to the preparation of the graduate recital are explored and progress toward a successful performance is closely monitored. Topic selection, research, and writing of the graduate thesis are evaluated through weekly critiques.

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 685 Graduate Forum



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    A graduate seminar in which various aspects of study, including musical development and accomplishment, are correlated with critical, aesthetic, and historical components. Additionally, artistic and professional issues are researched and discussed. Various approaches to the preparation of the graduate recital are explored and progress toward a successful performance is closely monitored. Topic selection, research, and writing of the graduate thesis are evaluated through weekly critiques.

    Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • MUSC 689 Selected Topics in Music



    0.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
    600 level graduate course

    Topics and studies of current interest in any aspect of music, including theory, performance, improvisation, composition, history, journalism, etc. Courses can be taught in lecture or studio format with contact hours varying accordingly.

    Priority enrollment to School of Music majors.
    This course may be completed 4 times for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • MUSC 690 Graduate Independent Study



    1 - 6 credits 0.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum. Enrollment is limited, please see the Independent Study policy in the catalogue for more information.

    This course may be repeated for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
    This course may not be audited.
    This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
  

  • MUSC 699 Topics: Music



    1 - 6 credits 0.0 hours
    600 level graduate course

    Graduate students may register for upper-level undergraduate liberal arts courses and studio electives for graduate credit. Graduate students are expected to contribute at a higher level in the classroom and have additional assignments (readings, papers, etc.) in order to be granted graduate credit. Students are advised to select an area of study that broadens or intensifies their background in the arts, education, and related disciplines. Often this work contributes directly to the preparation of the graduate project proposal. In order to register for an upper-level undergraduate course and receive credit, the student must submit a completed special topics/independent study form to the Office of the Registrar.

    This course may be repeated for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • OBJT 101 Object/Environment



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    In this course, students use three-dimensional and digital media to explore issues of object and environment. Ideas of found, fabricated and virtual objects are addressed through the lenses of art, film and design. Inquiry-based research aids students in developing project content, an awareness of cultural and historical contexts, and the ability to analyze their art-making methods and the works of artists, designers and filmmakers. The development of common technical skills, critical skills and a conceptual vocabulary provide a framework for future study. Students apply research to their processes and evaluate their work through writing and critique. The course fosters community through collaborative projects and incorporates at least one visit to an off-campus site.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • OBJT 103 Body As Form



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This studio course considers the body as a three-dimensional form reflecting the broad array
    of human expression. The course is dedicated to a study of the physical body and the expressive
    body, respectively. The physical body examines the figure from an anatomical perspective and its
    structural qualities, such as the skeleton, musculature, proportions and mechanics. Students
    also examine various artistic canons, both western and non-western. The expressive body
    addresses the figure as a signifier of the human condition. Students explore its visual presence
    or absence, reconsider the mind-body question, and contemplate or situate the body in space.
    Projects incorporate movement, gesture and posture. Various modes of making will be
    explored, using a range of materials.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • OBJT 104 Found & Fabricated



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course will explore the cultural, historical and symbolic meaning of found objects and how
    they can be appropriated, reshaped and their meaning altered as the context and times change.
    This course will offer an introduction to experimental ways of working with found objects
    as well as with a variety of materials and of fabrication methods, including modeling, mold
    making, interactivity, metal and wood, and the structural attributes of objects. The histories
    and uses of objects for utility, ritual, metaphor and drama will be explored through film, art and
    design.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • OBJT 212 Structures



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Structures addresses pragmatic engineering and theoretical concepts as they relate to art, design and film. Using digital and manual techniques, students will investigate how to make a physical structure stand in space, how an underlying support works as a system of parts, and how structures can construct conceptual space. The course will challenge students to expand their existing notions and envision structure as shelter, routine, skin, pattern, support, surface and time. Students will work individually and collaboratively to produce projects ranging from structures that address everyday human need, to structures that transform physical and conceptual space, to structures designed to create meaning for experimental installations which may incorporate photography, film and a variety of other time-based media.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 204 Human Factors



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Explore the complex relationship between people and products with the goal of designing objects and experiences that are meaningful, tailored, safe, efficient and comfortable. To do so, students study the many physical and psychological ways in which users differ, and learn to apply principles of ergonomics, psychology, biometrics, universal design, and accessibility to the development of physical and digital tools.

    Product Design majors priority registration
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 210 Elements of Product Design



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Emerging product designers learn to apply their knowledge of human factors, research methods, and materiality to the design and development of meaningful products that solve pressing problems. Students will exercise design thinking mindsets to identify needs, generate a diverse range of possible solutions, and prototype the strongest ones. Lectures and readings will cover a range of contemporary and historical products and introduce best practices in product development including validated learning, continuous deployment, and minimally viable products.

    Prerequisites PDES*204 and PDES*211

    Corequisite Course(s): PDES*215

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 211 Design Research



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Become fluent in a range of rigorous and ethical research methods that help identify and contextualize pressing problems worth solving. A range of design research tactics will be studied and practiced, including methods for interviewing, conducting observational research, evaluating competition, and connecting with experts. An essential component of this course is strengthening one’s ability to analyze, synthesize, and draw conclusions from the research. All research conducted in this course will be clearly communicated through presentation, print, and interactivity.

    Prerequisites DESN*123 or 12 credits from subjects IMAG, TIME, OBJT, ENVI

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 215 Prototyping & Fabrication I



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Through drawing, hands-on making and an introduction to digital modeling, students learn to craft lower- and higher-fidelity prototypes that clearly communicate design solutions and their essential features. Included in this course is an introduction to material properties, basic construction methods, casting and mold making, as well as experimentation with emerging media.

    Prerequisites DESN*123 or Complete 12 credits from subjects IMAG, TIME, OBJT, ENVI

    Product Design majors priority registration.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 310 Design for Social Innovation



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A hands-on studio where students work with real-world clients to expand their ability to empathize with and help address specific needs in a community. Students continue to develop design thinking and making skills for the purpose of giving voice to the disenfranchised, identifying opportunities for meaningful change, and designing realistic solutions. Students will evolve their prototypes based on observation and feedback from their real-world clients.

    Prerequisites PDES*325

    Corequisite Course(s): PDES*312

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 312 Product Service Systems



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course uses a wide lens to examine the often interconnected relationship between products, services and systems. Through a partnership with a relevant startup, students learn how to integrate these items to create a cohesive experience. In addition, they apply their growing knowledge of product design to help the startup address a need it defines. Students will move fluidly between physical and digital methods of making, and may produce one or more elements of a product service system. Lectures and discussions dissect contemporary and historical models of delivering products and services cohesively as well as their impact on the object economy, both socially and economically.

    Prerequisites PDES*325

    Corequisite Course(s): PDES*310

    Product Design majors priority registration.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 315 Design for Sustainability & Ethics



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course provides students with frameworks and methodologies for designing ethical products, services, and systems that comply with the principles of social, ecological, and economic sustainability. Readings, discussions, and lectures by faculty and experts help students develop a holistic systems view and understanding of ethical and ecological impacts as a factor for design decisions. Students will research and study the work of a number of sustainability experts to help position and inform their own developing design practice. Particular focus is put on design for manufacturing innovation, especially in regards to digital and distributed manufacturing technologies.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 316 Emerging Materials



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    With the goal of creating products that comply with the principles of ecological sustainability, students study a range of contemporary, low-impact materials and the various processes by which they can be formed and manipulated. In addition, students learn strategies for selecting materials that meet the ecological requirements of a particular project. The course includes visits to material libraries and material science centers to broaden awareness of emerging materials.

    Prerequisites PDES*215

    Corequisite Course(s): PDES*315

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 325 Prototyping & Fabrication II



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Prototyping & Fabrication II enhances the product designer’s ability to fabricate, model and render complex ideas with intelligence and efficiency. Students will continue to explore the possibilities of digital fabrication technology and study the manufacturing requirements for one-off production, small batch production, and mass production. Through self-directed projects, students will develop and refine solutions that incorporate elegant physical and digital models into their process.

    Prerequisites PDES*215

    Product Design majors priority registration.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 404 Presentation & Portfolio



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This studio seeks to enhance written, verbal, and visual design skills, enabling them to make effective presentations to their intended audience and construct a portfolio tailored to their career interests. Students will develop research into a narrative, build a body of work, develop a process through which that work is accomplished, and communicate what is interesting about the work. With an emphasis on various communications media (diagrams, mapping and illustration, typography and graphic design, photography, film/video/animation, and interactive media) the course is intended to provide the student with the ability to provide his/her work with context, appropriate form, and explanation. In addition to developing clear, consistent arguments and artifacts, students will be encouraged to find their own personal methods and approaches for presenting their work and expressing themselves through their design.

    Prerequisites DESN*401

    Corequisite Course(s): DESN*402

    Product Design majors priority registration.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 410 Entrepreneurship & the Object



    1.5 credits 22.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Designed to help students contextualize their thesis project, this course examines the performance, structure, behavior, and decision-making of the contemporary object economy. With this in mind, students will explore the question, “how might your thesis become a profitable and impactful business in this economy?” Readings, discussions, and lectures will cover a range of relevant topics including entrepreneurship, crowdfunding, manufacturing at scale, and branded storytelling. A final output of this course is a business plan and roadmap that facilitates taking a thesis project to market.

    Prerequisites PDES*312

    Product Design majors priority registration.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PDES 435 Prototyping & Fabrication III



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    In this continuation of prototyping and fabrication development, techniques for advanced CAD modeling and rendering are explored. Through a human-centered design process, students experiment with and explore prototypes, models, and renders that enhance the senior thesis project.

    Prerequisites PDES*312

    Corequisite Course(s): DESN*401

    Product Design majors priority registration.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHIL 213 Greek Philosophy



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Topics in Greek philosophy, with an emphasis on the works of the pre-Socratics, Plato, and the Stoics. Emphasizes the development of ability to understand the arguments of selected Greek philosophers and analyze the various ideas they present. To do this, some of the “”big questions”” that appear in Greek philosophy - questions concerning the nature of reality, the definition of terms such as “”justice”” and “”happiness”“, and the meaning of “”values”” is examined. Primary sources comprise most of the readings.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, COMP*112H, or
    COMP*112W

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHIL 398 Selected Topics



    3 credits undefined hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course invites you to explore a philosophical topic. At its core, this class engages big questions about big questions, a way of thinking central to philosophy as a discipline. We will approach course topics as tools for making connections between critical, philosophy-informed perspectives in ways that can inform your art-making.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    Priority enrollment for students with a minor in Philosophy + Religion
    This course may be repeated for credit.
    This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
  

  • PHOT 101 Photography 101



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An introduction to fundamental techniques used in photography, including camera operation, developing, and printing using both darkroom as well as digital technologies. There are lectures and presentations on the technical aspects of photography as well as the creative and conceptual aspects of the field.

    Requires completion of 15 credits
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 102 Introduction to Experimental Photography



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An introduction to experimental photography including pinhole, surface alteration, color exploration and constructed images using both darkroom as well as digital technologies. There are lectures and presentations on the technical aspects of photography as well as the creative and conceptual aspects of the field.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 110 Fundamentals of Photography



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This introductory studio course covers the fundamental techniques used in photography, including camera operation, developing, and printing using both darkroom and digital technologies. Introduction to basic software techniques and digital approaches and methods will be included. Lectures, presentations, and studio assignments will cover the technical as well as creative and conceptual aspects of the medium.

    Prerequisites IMAG*101

    Priority enrollment to Photography majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 141 Photo Field Trip: Welcome to Philadelphia



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This field trip based course will lay the groundwork for students to become familiar with the city of Philadelphia through photographic exploration. Using public transportation, students and instructor will explore neighborhoods, cultural institutions and landmarks outside of the UArts campus and document their experience along the way. Students will be asked to use camera phones and a wide variety of apps to make images and will learn about the historical origins of the photographic processes that the apps mimic.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 200 Introduction to Black & White Photography



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Introduction to basic concepts, processes, and techniques of black-and-white photography, including camera operation, exposure, darkroom procedures, lighting, and their controlled applications of these techniques. Emphasis is upon the normative standard of photographic rendering.

    Priority enrollment for students majoring in Photography, Fine Arts majors with Photo emphasis, Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with Photo emphasis, Photography minors and Studio Photography minors. Requires completion of 12 credits.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course is equated with the following courses: PHOT*200, MAPH*201
  

  • PHOT 201 Intermediate Black & White Photography



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Further development of the techniques of black-and-white photography, including camera operation, exposure, darkroom procedures, lighting, and their controlled applications of these techniques. Emphasis is placed on medium and large format camera use and printing.

    Prerequisites PHOT*200

    Priority enrollment for students majoring in Photography, Interdisciplinary Fine Arts with Photo emphasis, Photography and Studio Photography minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course is equated with the following courses: PHOT*201, MAPH*202
  

  • PHOT 210 Digital Photography Workshop



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Provides students with a foundation in digital imaging, from capture, to edit, to output. The course focuses on applying technical skills and creative problem solving to create imaginative and real-world based applications. Digital Workshop will cover digital capture, color management, digital image editing, and output of images using the latest technology available.

    Prerequisites GDES*211, ILUS*201, or PHOT*200

    Priority enrollment to Photograhy majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 240 Portfolio Documentation



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    The use of photography to create a portfolio of artwork, exhibitions, and installations is necessary for artists in all visual media. Students learn how to photograph two- and three-dimensional artwork in a studio setting and on location. Instruction addresses a wide range of issues including: artificial and natural lighting, film-based and digital camera operation, image processing techniques, and output options. By participating in lectures, demonstrations, field trips and shooting assignments, students acquire the skills necessary to create a coherent visual portfolio of their work.

    Not open to Photography majors.
    Requires completion of 12 credits
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • PHOT 243 Digital Photography - Non-Majors



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Provides non-major students with a foundation in camera operation, digital imaging, and printing. The course focuses on applying technical skills and creative problem solving to create digital photographic images. The course will cover camera operation, digital capture, color management, digital image editing, and output of images using the latest technology and software available. This course is designed to serve students with no prior background in photography. Students without their own approved camera will need to purchase Media Resource insurance in order to check out equipment.

    Requires completion of 12 credits.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 284 History of Photography



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    An introduction to the significant photographers and their work in the history of the medium, including technical developments and their impact, the major visual and aesthetic trends in the development of photography and their relationship to art in general, and the larger social context in which photography has developed.

    Prerequisites COMP*102, COMP*102D, COMP*102E, COMP*112, or COMP*112H

    Priority enrollment to Photography majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.
  

  • PHOT 310 Advanced Digital Photo Workshop



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    The study of advanced photo imaging techniques. Through a series of problem-solving assignments, students are expected to develop strong digital shooting, scanning, color management, and printing skills as well as competency in advanced Photoshop techniques. A final portfolio of a series of creative images is a course requirement.

    Prerequisites PHOT*210

    Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 312 Color Concepts



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Introduction to methods of color film shooting and printing, leading to an exploration of the technical and creative possibilities of color in photography. Processes covered include negative and transparency films, filtration, chemical printing, and experimental analog color techniques.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 320 Studio Photography



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Students will be introduced to studio lighting techniques using strobe and portable strobe lighting. This course entails the extensive use of the 4x5 view camera and black and white materials. Consequently, exposure for sheet film, hand processing and printing large format negatives will be mastered. Digital capture and output as well as industry standard software will be addressed.

    Prerequisites PHOT*201 and PHOT*210

    Priority enrollment to Photograhy majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 321 Advanced Studio Photography



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course furthers the students’ familiarization with the tools, techniques, and language of studio photography. The student will use medium format and digital cameras. Strobe lighting and its demanding application to digital capture will be covered. Industry standard software will be utilized.

    Prerequisites PHOT*320

    Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 330 Critical Issues in Photography



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    An in-depth examination of the photographic medium with a focus on the origins of contemporary image-making, this course emphasizes seeing, reading, writing and discussion in addressing photographic trends in a critical context. Dialogue is at the core of this course, supplemented by field trips to galleries and museums, and lectures from visiting artists. Themes addressed through lectures and readings include landscape, portraiture, still life, the body, the cinematic, and the vernacular. Projects contextualize student work within the greater scope of contemporary art through critical writing and a curated exhibition proposal.

    Prerequisites PHOT*210

    Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Fine Arts and Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course is equated with the following courses: MAPH*341, PF*415A, PF*415A, MAPH*441
  

  • PHOT 350 Selected Topics in Photography



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Study of one or more various media, methods, or problems in still photography to be offered according to the instructor’s interests and students’ requests. Topics include: portraiture, documentary photography, digital imaging, color manipulation, photographic illustration, and photo-based mixed media.

    Prerequisites PHOT*200

    This course may be repeated for credit.
  

  • PHOT 351 Selected Topics in Photography



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Study of one or more various media, methods, or problems in still photography to be offered according to the instructor’s interests and students’ requests. Topics include: portraiture, documentary photography, digital imaging, color manipulation, photographic illustration, and photo-based mixed media.

    Junior/Senior Preferred Variable Level - Check W/ Dept
    This course may be repeated for credit.
  

  • PHOT 352 Surface Altered Photographs



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A concentration on the fundamental ideas and techniques for altering the surface of photographic prints, the emphasis is on one-of-a-kind prints, mixed media, and nontraditional materials. Techniques and materials covered include: traditional hand-coloring (oil paint, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pencil, liquid dyes), toning and bleaching, graphic arts film, Polaroid transfer, photocopier transfer lifts, liquid emulsion, tin-types, and the preparation and painting of digital prints. Assignments, a research paper, slide lectures, and critiques center on creative possibilities, technical proficiency, and the development of increasingly more personalized visual and photographic statements.

    Prerequisites PHOT*101 or PHOT*200

    Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Fine Arts and Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 353 Documentary and Street Photography



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course covers basic documentary and street photography with a focus on the picture story and visual journalism. Choice of subject depends on the students’ individual styles of photography and their point of view. The class is built on an intensive shooting schedule emphasizing photographic composition, regular feedback, and the use of appropriate equipment. The class covers selecting story ideas, picture editing, writing captions and preparing textblocks to accompany photographs, and business aspects of the field such as how and where to sell or publish work.

    Prerequisites PHOT*210

    Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 354 Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course explores the real world of fashion and editorial photography. Students learn to present both themselves and their work professionally. They visit professional studios and, on occasion, collaborate with art directors. They learn to interpret and execute assignments dealing with deadlines and other restrictions posed by commissions. Photographers, art directors, and studio assistants are invited into the class. Emphasis is placed on expanding and maintaining personal vision in a commercially oriented context.

    Prerequisites PHOT*320

    Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 357 The Image in the Age of Social Media



    1.5 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Social Media has forever changed the way we digest, consume, share, and think about photography. This course asks if this for the good or bad. Through a series of readings and web-based projects, students will be asked to think about how social media has changed the way artists and society relate to the photographic image.

    Prerequisites PHOT*210

    Priority enrollment for Photography majors; Photo + Film majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors; IFA majors with a concentration in Photography.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 358 Community Engagement - Photography



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Community Engagement - Photography is a course that fuses together elements of community arts, photography, and art education. UArts students will work with 5-12 year olds through a partnership with a local non-profit community organization. UArts students will begin the semester by exploring photographically their own personal community of origin as well as basic principles of community art and local non-profit resources. UArts students will then create the curriculum that they will execute during a ten-week photographic journey with the local non-profit organization.

    Prerequisites PHOT*201 and PHOT*210

    Priority enrollment for Photography majors; Photo + Film majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors; IFA majors with a concentration in Photography.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 359 The Photographer’s Eye



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Photographers have both physical and visual tools at their disposal, this course deals with the visual tools; like the ‘Frame within a Frame’, ‘Altering the Subject’, and the ‘The Hail Mary’. These tools include visual strategies that allow the photographer to organize the camera’s frame. By using a variety of guidelines, students become more at ease with challenging situations and begin to master the frame and develop a style of is his or her own. Students will be introduced to copious examples culled from the history of photography as well as contemporary work.

    Prerequisites PHOT*101 or PHOT*200

    Priority enrollment for Photography majors; Photo + Film majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 400 Senior Photography Workshop



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Students work on long-term individual projects or solve short-term problems to develop technical, aesthetic, and conceptual mastery of the medium in preparation for Senior Review and their thesis portfolio/exhibition.

    Prerequisites FILM*301 or SOAC*301

    Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • PHOT 401 Senior Photography Workshop



    3 credits 90.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Students work on long-term individual projects or solve short-term problems to develop technical, aesthetic, and conceptual mastery of the medium. Students produce a thesis portfolio which is exhibited on campus.

    Prerequisites PHOT*400

    Priority enrollment to Photography majors; Photography and Studio Photography minors. Interdisciplinary Fine Arts majors with Photo concentration are also granted priority enrollment.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
 

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