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2010-2011 HillBook (Class of 2014) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]
Course Descriptions
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SOC 497 - Senior Thesis Three Credits
Fall Semester
Fourth-year students will polish their communication skills and build on prior coursework. The goal is preparation of a paper suitable for presentation at an annual meeting of a professional association during the spring semester. Taught in seminar/workshop format, the course includes presentations from departmental faculty about conducting research in sociology, criminology and anthropology.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chairperson.
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SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
For students with no previous study or 1-2 years of high school French/German/Italian/Spanish. First and Second Semester of Elementary Courses (131-132) in French/German/Italian/Spanish During the first semester students develop the ability to: when speaking and writing, use short sentences, learned words and phrases, simple questions, and commands; when listening, understand some ideas and familiar details presented in a clear, uncomplicated speech; when reading, understand short texts enhanced by visuals. During the second semester students expand their ability from the first semester, and develop the ability to: when speaking and listening, use and understand learned expressions, sentences, and strings of sentences, questions, and commands; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, understand important ideas and some details in highly contextualized authentic texts. During both semesters content includes: the Self (family, friends, home, rooms, health, school, schedules, leisure activities, campus life, likes and dislikes, shopping, clothes, prices, sizes and quantity, pets and aimals) and Beyond Self (geography, topography, direction, buildings and monuments, weather and seasons, symbols, cultural and historical figures, places and events, colors, numbers, days, dates, months, time, food and customs, transportation, travel, and professions and work.)
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SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
For students with no previous study or 1-2 years of high school French/German/Italian/Spanish. First and Second Semester of Elementary Courses (131-132) in French/German/Italian/Spanish During the first semester students develop the ability to: when speaking and writing, use short sentences, learned words and phrases, simple questions, and commands; when listening, understand some ideas and familiar details presented in a clear, uncomplicated speech; when reading, understand short texts enhanced by visuals. During the second semester students expand their ability from the first semester, and develop the ability to: when speaking and listening, use and understand learned expressions, sentences, and strings of sentences, questions, and commands; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, understand important ideas and some details in highly contextualized authentic texts. During both semesters content includes: the Self (family, friends, home, rooms, health, school, schedules, leisure activities, campus life, likes and dislikes, shopping, clothes, prices, sizes and quantity, pets and aimals) and Beyond Self (geography, topography, direction, buildings and monuments, weather and seasons, symbols, cultural and historical figures, places and events, colors, numbers, days, dates, months, time, food and customs, transportation, travel, and professions and work.)
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SPA 231 - Intermediate Spanish I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
For students with 2-3 years of high school French/German/Italian/Spanish. First and Second Semesters of Intermediate Courses (231-232) in French/Italian/Spanish (German take 231 & 233) In the Intermediate Courses students expand their previous ability in their foreign language, and develop the ability to: when speaking, use strings of related sentences; when listening, understand most spoken language when the message is deliberately and carefully conveyed by a speaker accustomed to dealing with learners; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. Content includes topics culturally pertinent to the language; e.g., history, art, literature, music, cultural affairs, and civilization, with an emphasis on significant people and events in these fields. Familiar topics may include career choices, the environment, social issues, and political issues.
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SPA 232 - Intermediate Spanish II Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
For students with 2-3 years of high school French/German/Italian/Spanish. First and Second Semesters of Intermediate Courses (231-232) in French/Italian/Spanish (German take 231 & 233) In the Intermediate Courses students expand their previous ability in their foreign language, and develop the ability to: when speaking, use strings of related sentences; when listening, understand most spoken language when the message is deliberately and carefully conveyed by a speaker accustomed to dealing with learners; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. Content includes topics culturally pertinent to the language; e.g., history, art, literature, music, cultural affairs, and civilization, with an emphasis on significant people and events in these fields. Familiar topics may include career choices, the environment, social issues, and political issues.
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SPA 331 - Advanced Spanish I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
For students with three or more years of French/Spanish. First and Second Semesters of Advanced Courses (331-332) in French/Spanish In the Advanced Courses students expand their previous ability in their foreign language, and develop the ability to: when speaking, use simple dialogue of paragraph length in a series of cohesive and coherent paragraphs; when listening, understand most authentic spoken language; when writing, create a series of coherent paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. Content embraces concepts of broader cultural significance, including institutions, such as the educational system, the government, and political and social issues in the target culture. Both concepts and abstract topics of human and personal interest including music, literature, the arts, and the sciences.
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SPA 332 - Advanced Spanish II Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
For students with three or more years of French/Spanish. First and Second Semesters of Advanced Courses (331-332) in French/Spanish In the Advanced Courses students expand their previous ability in their foreign language, and develop the ability to: when speaking, use simple dialogue of paragraph length in a series of cohesive and coherent paragraphs; when listening, understand most authentic spoken language; when writing, create a series of coherent paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. Content embraces concepts of broader cultural significance, including institutions, such as the educational system, the government, and political and social issues in the target culture. Both concepts and abstract topics of human and personal interest including music, literature, the arts, and the sciences.
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SPA 333 - Survey of Latin American Culture and Literature I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Study of Latin America through art, history, and literature.
Prerequisite(s): (Recommended 4 years of high school Spanish) SPA 332 .
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SPA 334 - Survey of Latin American Culture and Literature II Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Study of Latin America through art, history, and literature.
Prerequisite(s): (Recommended 4 years of high school Spanish) SPA 332 .
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SPA 335 - Survey of Spanish Culture and Literature I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Study of Spain through art, history and literature.
Prerequisite(s): (Recommended 4 years of high school Spanish) SPA 332 .
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SPA 336 - Survey of Spanish Culture and Literature II Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Study of Spain through art, history and literature.
Prerequisite(s): (Recommended 4 years of high school Spanish) SPA 332 .
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SPA 337 - Spain Today Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2010, 2012
A study of post-Franco Spain, its political, social, religious directions.
Prerequisite(s): (Recommended 4 years of high school Spanish) SPA 332 .
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SPA 345 - Seminar in Spanish: Afro-Hispanic Culture of the Caribbean Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Study of a specific literary movement, author, or genre. SPA 342 Latin American Literature (Fall 2009) SPA 343 Cervantes (Fall 2009) SPA 344 Contemporary Spanish Novel (Spring 2009) SPA 345 Afro-Hispanic Culture of the Caribbean (Fall Semester) SPA 346 Maya, Aztec and Inca Traditions (Spring Semester)
Prerequisite(s): SPA 334 , or SPA 336 , or SPA 337 .
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SPA 346 - Seminar in Spanish: Maya, Aztec, and Inca Traditions Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Study of a specific literary movement, author, or genre. SPA 342 Latin American Literature (Fall 2009) SPA 343 Cervantes (Fall 2009) SPA 344 Contemporary Spanish Novel (Spring 2009) SPA 345 Afro-Hispanic Culture of the Caribbean (Fall Semester) SPA 346 Maya, Aztec and Inca Traditions (Spring Semester)
Prerequisite(s): SPA 334 , or SPA 336 , or SPA 337 .
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SPA 347 - 20th Century Hispanic Poetry Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to the theory of poetry, to poetic movements or the 19th and 20th centuries (Romanticism, Modernism, Impressionism, Symbolism, Poesia Pura, Surrealism, etc.) and to a stylistic analysis of a few poems of each of the following poets: Espronceda, Becquer, Dario, A. Marchado, J.R. Jimenez, Neruda, Vallejo, Garcia Lorca, Guillen, Salinas, Alberti, Miguel Hernandez, and Borges.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 332 or SPA 336 .
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SPA 348 - Science, Literature and Film in Spain Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2009, 2011
This course explores the intricate relationship between science, literature and film in Spain through the study of diverse literary and cinematic works. The metatextural nature of these literary and cinematic pieces and the way literature and cinema disseminate scientific knowledge and discourse will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 336 , or SPA 337 , or SPA 344 .
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SPA 349 - U.S. Hispanic Literature: Voices and Experiences on Migration and Immigration Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2009, 2011
In this course students will examine the topics on Hispanic migration and immigration in United States, and discussed the social justice issues and experiences of immigrants reflected in short stories, poems and novels.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 333 or SPA 334 (Recommended 4 years of high school Spanish).
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SPA 350 - Spanish Linguistics Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2009, 2011
Addresses the problems of syntax (making comparisons: English-Spanish), verb usage (all subjunctive tenses, all conditional tenses, “future and conditional of probability or conjecture,” agreement of tenses, all imperatives, morphology, phonetics/phonology, etc.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 332 .
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SPA 475 - Internship in Spanish Studies Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for qualified students to work with their foreign language skills in a variety of professional areas. Field placement depends on the student’s interests and abilities.
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Studio Arts |
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VPS 101 - Studio Arts Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
Introduction to fundamentals of visual thinking and expression through a series of methods. Working directly from life, and the imagination, students explore color, image, surface, and space. A variety of materials are used including pencil, charcoal, paint, ink, and found objects.
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VPS 102 - Introduction to Color Three Credits
Spring Semester
Using paint, pencil and paper students are introduced to the principles of color and color interaction: students study and apply the physical and optical properties of color, its symbolic and expressive uses, and artistic theories governing its use.
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VPS 107 - Design Fundamentals: Beneath the Surface Three Credits
Fall Semester
There is no one way to solve a design problem, but visual communication does rely on basic grammar familiar to artists and designers alike. Hands-on exercise exploring the elements of art introduces students to key components of visual expression, while compositional principles elucidate thought processes of artists in all media from painting to installation art. Command of basic visual literacy skills enables students to be more articulate and increasingly imaginative, as they encounter problems in both the fine and applied arts.
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VPS 201 - Three-Dimensional Design Three Credits
Spring Semester
Working with media, including clay, plaster, wood, and various natural materials, students explore the formal and expressive possibilities of three-dimensional art while solving specific design problems. Discussions of trends in both historical and contemporary sculpture are integrated with studio work.
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VPS 204 - Drawing Workshop Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An introduction to basic techniques and skills of drawing. Students work progressively from geometric shapes to still life, with a brief investigation of portraiture. This course emphasizes problems of perspective; the description of form through the use of line, light and shadow; and the exploration of various dry media.
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VPS 205 - Painting Workshop Three Credits
Fall Semester
For the student interested in acquiring proficiency in painting, this course offers the opportunity to work in watercolors, oils, and acrylics. Instruction in more advanced painting technique, exploration of the expressive qualities of colors and materials, and individualized critiques help each student evolve a distinctive personal style.
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VPS 206 - Printmaking Workshop Three Credits
Fall Semester
As an introduction to different printmaking techniques, this course helps students appreciate the processes involved in creating prints and the distinctive expressive potential of each medium. Linocut, engraving, etching, and monotype are among the printmaking techniques practiced.
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VPS 207 - Special Projects: Homemade Journals and Artists’ Books Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
This course explores constructed books as containers for personal use and as works of art. It will begin with creating a journal to fill with detritus from daily life, then move on to techniques for traditional and unique methods of binding. Using mixed media, the contents, whether photos or collages, drawings or text, will be considered so that form and content enhance each other.
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VPS 208 - Introduction to Watercolor Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
Teaches very basic use of watercolor and explores its potential. Each class will focus on specific skills: materials preparation, wet-on-wet and dry brush techniques, lifting color, basic color theory, value, glazing and composition. A visual survey of current artists working in the medium will be presented throughout the course.
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VPS 210 - Photography Workshop Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This workshop combines an introduction to the history of photography with hands-on camera and darkroom experience. While acquiring technical proficiency in picture taking and film developing, students explore their personal aesthetic vision. Student provides camera, film, and photography paper.
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VPS 222 - Introduction to Digital Photography Three Credits
Spring Semester
Using digital media without heavy manipulation, students will become literate with the features their cameras offer. Whether photographing the landscape, portraits, events, street or fine art photography, the visual language will be employed to foster aesthetic and technical skills, as students work towards the production of a thematically cohesive portfolio.
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VPS 223 - The Nature of Art: Discovering the Artist Within Three Credits
Spring Semester
Through the intersection of art and biology and using the act of “journaling” and art as a vehicle for investigation, students explore their inner voices while looking outward to observe the natural world.
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VPS 224 - Sequential Imagery Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course will introduce students to the use of sequential imagery in art. It will focus on animation and graphic novels. Methods will include photography, Claymation and drawing. Narrative and non-narrative approaches will be contrasted in order to better understand each. Topics will include composition, transition, pacing and exaggeration.
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VPS 260 - Imagining and Imaging Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
In the studio arts component, the creation of collaborative and individual works enable students to experience first hand the fundamental role that objects, icons and sacred space fulfill in their spiritual lives. By creating their own unique evocations that explore problems related to the religious studies readings and investigations, students will more fully grasp the transformative power of both art and religious practice.
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VPS 301 - Sculpture Workshop Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
This course guides students through the processes of modeling, mold making, and casting. Many basic sculptural issues will be addressed via the ancient and universal concerns of self-representation. The class will work outdoors when possible to consider sculpture “in the raw,” using minimal tools and natural materials to create pieces.
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VPS 309 - Clothing, Art and Culture Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
Fashion is explored as a form of communication that for centuries has spoken about class, cultural heritage, occupation, political beliefs, sexual orientation and more. Cloth and paper are the canvas for fashioning unique pieces that interpret visual problems. In conjunction with traditional sewing techniques, unique construction methods such as stapling and gluing will be encouraged. Sewing skills are not a prerequisite.
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VPS 310 - Photography/multimedia Outreach: Mentoring Through Art Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Combining art and community service, students are paired with “kids at risk” from the greater Brockton area to create projects in photography, video, collage, drawing and sculpture. Workshops are conducted by experts in adolescent counseling and juvenile criminal justice. Students with an interest not only in art, but in Sociology, Psychology, Art Therapy, and Education, are encouraged to participate.
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VPS 311 - Photography II Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
This course emphasizes the increased development of a personal vision, refinement of technical skills, and investigation of film processing and darkroom procedures. Exposure to contemporary trends and historical traditions through museum/gallery visits deepen understanding of the medium as a means for creative expression. Student provides camera, film, and photography paper.
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VPS 322 - Installation Art in the 21st Century Three Credits
Spring Semester
Installation Art challenges the creator and audience to expand their definition of art. It is often removed from the gallery to disrupt spaces in unexpected ways. Frequently, it addresses social issues, is time-based, involves the viewer, and utilizes materials and practices that mirror the complexity of contemporary culture. Students will use the campus to explore personal and universal issues. The Course culminates in a “Day of Art.”
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VPS 323 - The Big Picture Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
Beginning students work with Intermediate and Advanced students to learn the fundamentals of camera operation and darkroom printing. Intermediate and advanced students refine skills, developing more fully a personal vision. In critiques, students explore “big picture” themes, and create BIG photographs that employ processes from traditional to unique, from constructed negatives to mural-size printing.
Prerequisite(s): VPS 210 .
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VPS 324 - Figure Drawing Three Credits
Spring Semester
Designed to increase the student’s perceptual skills and provide an introduction to the human figure. Various drawing approaches are discussed and utilized throughout the course. Emphasis is placed on anatomy and the structure of the human form. Critiques and lectures help students develop an understanding of the critical issues of drawing and its context within the History of Art.
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VPS 325 - Art Education: Theory and Methods Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
Topics include developmental theory, curriculum design, and numerous hands-on experiences to explore visual creativity. Techniques of structuring, time, space, and materials are addressed to support independent student work in various art media. Course results include the production of materials to be used in the “real world” of public schools.
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VPS 326 - Portrait Workshop Three Credits
Spring Semester
Students in Portrait Workshop explore the portrait using a variety of materials, including charcoal, pastel, and paint. The course begins with study of the anatomy of the head and progresses to the portrait in various settings. Some drawing experience is required.
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VPS 327 - Landscape Painting Three Credits
Fall Semester
Explores traditional and less conventional drawing and painting approaches to the physical environment. Through dry and wet media, students work on site and in the classroom using nature as the primary subject source. Students strive to understand the nature of natural light, atmosphere, space and other general concepts relating to this historical artistic genre.
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VPS 406 - Advanced Studio Seminar Three Credits
Spring Semester
In this Capstone Course students work in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and more. Employing the technical and critical thinking skills they’ve developed over 4 years, they strive to create their most mature, well-realized work in the personal studio space that is provided. Readings, critiques, and Visiting Artist Presentations enrich the experience. The semester culminates with a Senior Thesis Exhibition in the Crushing-Martin Gallery.
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VPS 414 - Documentary Photography Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
Telling stories based in fact, and describing people, places and events, students use the camera on and off campus to study the world. Questions such as, “Is photojournalism also art?” encourage them to consider the potential of the medium to be explosive and objective, or not. Self-directed photographic essays, investigated in-depth are completed in book form.
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VPS 422 - Paris Fashion: The Language of Clothes Three Credits
Not Offered 2010-2011
Visiting Paris over spring break, students immerse themselves in the Parisian world of art design and fashion. Back at Stonehill they invent wearable garments that investigate issues of personal significance, while exploring the visual language of art.
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Theatre Arts |
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VPT 181 - History of the Theatre I Three Credits
Fall Semester
The development of theatre from its primitive beginnings through major eras and countries until the year 1700. The theatre will be studied as a social and cultural institution mirroring the civilization in which it thrives.
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VPT 182 - History of the Theatre II Three Credits
Spring Semester
The role of theatre is explored from the 18th century through the 20th century. The historical methods and means of transforming the dramatic script into a theatrical production are analyzed in the context of the prevailing society.
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VPT 203 - Acting I Three Credits
Fall Semester
Beginning work on the actor’s physical, vocal, and emotional tools. Basic rules, mechanics, and methods of analysis for developing a part in a play.
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VPT 205 - Stagecraft Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2010, 2012
Theatre is about magic and transformation – the process needed to translate an image into a 3-dimensional form, utilizing fabric or wood, will be explored. Previous sewing or carpentry experience is not necessary. Students will learn both sewing and scenery building techniques, as well as complementary areas such as lighting, fabric decoration and scenery painting. Students are required to work on a departmental production.
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VPT 212 - Musical Theatre Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2010, 2012
Focusing on the history, artistic development, and performance of Musical Theatre, this course provides the tools to create fully developed Musical Theatre performances. Through discussions and workshops on acting, character development, proper vocal technique, staging/choreography, and the art form’s history, students will become informed Musical Theatre performers and critics.
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VPT 216 - Improvisation Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Students will draw upon their imaginative resources and extend their awareness of themselves and others. Improvisation provides a creative dramatic experience which emphasizes spontaneity of response and the development of ingenuity. Is being offered as part of a Learning Community Fall 2010 - Spring 2011.
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VPT 225 - Play Production I One Credit
Fall Semester
Students receive credit for participating as actors, assistants to the directors and designers, stage managers, technicians and crew members in a main stage production. Specific assignments and hours worked must be approved by the Program Director. Student must have worked on a previous departmental production. Credit is granted on a pass/fail basis including Theatre Arts majors and minors. Does not count towards requirement for Theatre Arts major/ minors. This course may be taken three times.
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VPT 226 - Play Production II One Credit
Spring Semester
Students receive credit for participating as actors, assistants to the directors and designers, stage managers, technicians and crew members in a main stage production. Specific assignments and hours worked must be approved by the Program Director. Student must have worked on a previous departmental production. Credit is granted on a pass/fail basis including Theatre Arts majors and minors. Does not count towards requirement for Theatre Arts major/minors. This course maybe taken three times.
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VPT 300 - Acting II Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2011, 2013
Concentration on refinement of the actor’s body through stage movement and voice. To enlarge the student’s physical and emotional projection along with detailed characterization work.
Prerequisite(s): VPT 203 or consent of the Instructor.
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VPT 302 - Directing Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2012, 2014
Analysis and interpretation of play scripts; basic blocking techniques; coaching of actors; and the process of producing a play from auditions through performance.
Prerequisite(s): VPT 181 or VPT 182 , or VPT 203 , or consent of the Instructor.
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VPT 305 - Advanced Stagecraft Three Credits
Offered Periodically
This course provides an in-depth, hands-on approach to constructing scenic art, utilizing scenic painting, props and costumes. Student projects include the creation of period costume pieces and the building of unique props.
Prerequisite(s): VPT 205 , or consent of the Instructor.
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VPT 306 - Introduction to Playwriting Three Credits
Fall Semester
Participants will be putting pen to paper with weekly writing assignments covering the basic concepts of playwriting; characterization, dialogue and plot development. This will be an active participation class with students sharing and talking about their own and each other’s work in class as they develop their scenes and one act dramas.
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VPT 308 - Theatrical Costume Design Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2012, 2014
Explore how history affects body decoration and colors influence people’s attitudes, as you learn the criteria influencing costume design decisions. By using angles, colors, fabrics, and a script, students will translate personalities into costumes. No sewing involved.
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VPT 312 - Scenic Design for the Stage Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2011, 2013
Theatre is the place where different arts meet and ultimately collide. It is the role of the designer to forge an aesthetic equilibrium from this complex interaction. Explore the practices of scenographers: including script analysis, collaboration, research, visual thinking and develop creative abilities using exercises to build intuitive responses and drawing skills.
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VPT 315 - Make-up for the Stage Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2012, 2014
This course introduces students to the basic concept of make-up design as an illusionary technique in the performing arts. A combination of character study, painting, lighting and 3-D design will be emphasized.
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VPT 317 - Oral Interpretation Three Credits
Offered Periodically
Through individual and group projects, students will practice selecting, adapting, and performing a variety of literary material. Class work will include the study and presentation of poetry, prose and play scripts. The use of particular techniques for the classroom will also be explored.
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VPT 405 - Seminar in Theatre Arts I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Students are given the opportunity for further study in selected areas of design and technical production for the stage. Topics will vary. May be repeated four times, if topics differ.
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VPT 406 - Seminar in Theatre Arts II Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Students explore different subjects in dramatic literature and theatre history along with further studies in performance, directing and playwriting. Topics will vary. May be repeated four times, if topics differ.
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VPT 415 - Theatre Practicum I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Allows students who have shown significant interest and expertise to take on creative and managerial responsibilities in the areas of performance, directing, dramaturgy, design and technical aspects of production. Capstone course for Theatre Arts concentration. One semester required for majors.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.
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VPT 416 - Theatre Practicum II Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Allows students who have shown significant interest and expertise to take on creative and managerial responsibilities in the areas of performance, directing, dramaturgy, design and technical aspects of production. Capstone course for Theatre Arts concentration. One semester required for majors.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.
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VPT 475 - Internship in Theatre Arts Three Credits or more
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for the qualified student to work in a professional theatre environment. Interested students contact Program Director.
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VPT 496 - Independent Research Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for upper-level students to do an advanced research project or investigation in a field of special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course. The student and a full-time faculty member familiar with the student’s area of interest agree on a plan of study and research and on evaluation methods. Before registering, the student must obtain the signatures of the faculty director and the Program Director.
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WRI 141 - First Year Writing Seminar: Composition and Literature Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This seminar is designed for students who wish to review or upgrade the essential skills of writing, critical reading, and textual analysis at the college level. Drawing on a variety of texts from multiple disciplines, this seminar focuses on the thesis driven essay, emphasizing idea development, drafting, revising, editing, and manuscript preparation, with special attention to style, voice, and the writer’s craft. Instructors provide extensive feedback on student work, helping them to gain more confidence with grammar, sentence structure, and other conventions of English usage within specific rhetorical contexts.
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WRI 147 - Poetry Lab on Metaphor Three Credits
Fall Semester
An examination of the nature of metaphor in language and the function of metaphor in creative writing, especially students’ own work. Analysis of the precise nature of the difference between metaphor and analogy, metaphor and sign, metaphor and symbol. Exploration of how poets – and writers in general – contextualize and materialize metaphor, focusing on metaphor as a vehicle of discovery in the work of Atwood, Dickinson, Shakespeare, and Garcia-Lorca.
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WRI 241 - Intermediate Writing Seminar: The World of Ideas Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This seminar is designed for students who wish to advance and sharpen their written communication skills in a rigorous yet supportive workshop setting. Students will explore approaches to writing in a variety of rhetorical situations related to various disciplines including natural and social sciences, philosophy, religious studies, art, literature, and history. They will focus on planning, drafting and revising essays and other kinds of writing with ongoing, constructive feedback from fellow classmates and the instructor. A central focus of the course will be the complex relationship between writers’ intentions and readers’ expectations and interpretations. Students will prepare a portfolio of revised writing with a reflective introduction that demonstrates critical reading and thinking skills.
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WRI 247 - Invincible Summer: Reading Transcendence, Writing Spirit Three Credits
Fall Semester
Investigation of 20th century works that protest dehumanization based on ideology. Using these texts as intellectual foundations, students will grapple with the consequences of ideas unmoored from ethical concerns, analyze texts in terms of the moral dilemmas they present, and produce papers and a journal relating course material to their own experience.
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WRI 261 - Writing Violence in God’s Name Three Credits
Spring Semester
An inquiry into how religion and religious texts can be exploited to cultivate war. The course examines conflicts in Sri lanka, Israel/Palestine, and Northern Ireland as well as conflicts in America. The course focuses on strategies for effective academic writing.
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WRI 369 - Writing and Peer Consulting Three Credits
Fall Semester
In this practicum, students will prepare to become peer consultants in the Writing Center. They will develop consulting skills by analyzing theoretical and research articles from professional journals, by applying the theory and research results to their own writing in process and the writing of other students, and by observing and participating in the Writing Center one hour a week.
Prerequisite(s): Faculty recommendation or permission of the instructor.
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CAT 490 - Directed Study: Catholic Studies Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An in-depth study of a Catholic Studies question under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of faculty member directing the project and the Catholic Studies Program Director.
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