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Introduction to the Humanities IV: Fine Arts and Architecture   (HUM-104)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Introduction to the Humanities IV: Fine Arts and Architecture surveys the great works of Western painting, sculpture, and architecture from 800 A.D. to the mid-twentieth century. These works are examined within the political, religious, and social context of their time, allowing students to understand both why the artwork was created by the artist and how it was also a response to a particular set of historical circumstances. Students will emerge from the course with a better understanding of how to view art with both understanding and enjoyment. Course content is drawn from the Teaching Company's A History of European Art by Professor William Kloss.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss the political, religious, and social events that shaped great artists and works of Western art and architecture.
  • Explain methods for viewing art with understanding.
  • Differentiate between different periods of art.
  • Compare different styles of art.
  • Discuss works of art using correct terminology.
  • Demonstrate appreciation of art through informed discussion of works of painting, sculpture, and architecture.

 
Language Arts for Preschool   (CDS-315)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
This course is an introduction to language development in the child and those language experiences which will be most beneficial. The student will be given an opportunity to explore all aspects of pre-reading and pre-writing skills that are essential in early childhood programs. The student will also develop an understanding of using literature and dramatics with young children.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Articulate the developmental milestones related to emergent literacy development from birth through age 4.
  • Discuss the efficacy of language (receptive and responsive) use and demands in the home as related to emergent literacy.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the development of scribbling as it pertains to early writing skill.
  • Discuss the role of the alphabetic principle as a foundation to pre-reading skills.
  • Determine the role of phonemic awareness in the development of early reading skills.
  • Discuss the role of teacher "read-alouds" in fostering reading fluency and print awareness.
  • Indicate the value of incorporating award winning children's literature (Newbery, Caldecott) into the daily curriculum.
  • Discuss how the Common Core Standards for Literacy develop the use of expository and narrative texts for pre-school aged children.
 
Creative Arts for Preschool Children   (CDS-110)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the theory, content, and methods available to facilitate children's creative expression in the early childhood classroom (pre-kindergarten to third grade) through graphic art, music, drama, and literature as they impact both cognitive and affective development in children.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss theories related to the emergence of creativity in young children.
  • Describe and compare methods to enhance the creative expression of young children in areas of art, music, literature and drama.
  • Describe methods to foster creativity and artistic expression in a given content area.
  • Explain how to adapt instruction to meet the creativity needs of children experiencing developmental delays or disabilities.
  • Discuss how music and movement relate to the development of cognitive ability and analytical skills.
  • Compare and contrast philosophical approaches to creativity in the early childhood classroom.
  • Explain and provide examples of how culture and ethnicity can be explored and celebrated through mediums of art, music, and drama.

 
Advanced Journalism   (JOU-300)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Instruction and practice in advanced journalistic techniques, with an emphasis on such specialized areas of coverage as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate writing and reporting for beats such as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment
  • Compare and contrast journalistic skills and techniques used when covering beats such as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment
  • Analyze how innovations in technology have impacted journalistic techniques and legal and ethical principles

 
Video Production I   (COM-226)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Introduction to the fundamentals of video production. Students will learn how to script, direct, shoot, light, edit, and produce short video pieces. They will examine the application of video to the contemporary arts, to documentation, and to television production. They will learn a visual vocabulary through an evaluation of other works and through a hands on experience in production that will enable them to take more advanced work or better use imaging for their particular needs.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • demonstrate how to script, direct, shoot, light, edit, and produce short video pieces
  • analyze the application of video and its technological innovations to the contemporary arts, to documentation, and to television production

 
Computer Graphics/3D Modeling   (GRA-451)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
This course will extend the student's expression with three dimensional computer graphics modeling systems. Wire frame modeling in combination with the application of paint systems will allow for solid figure modeling. Applications in both fine arts and commercial art will be considered.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate three dimensional computer graphics modeling systems.
  • Discuss and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Wire frame modeling in combination with the application of paint systems to allow for solid figure modeling.
  • Demonstrate competency in the use of three dimensional computer graphics modeling systems for both fine and commercial arts.

 
A World of Art   (ART-100)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
A World of Art is an art appreciation course that covers the sweep of Western art from its earliest sources to its most recent developments. The course covers a range of media that have defined visual art over time: painting and sculpture, architecture and decorative arts, photography and drawing, mixed media, assemblage and installation art. A World of Art discusses ways that the visual arts have echoed the human experience across the ages. A key theme is the way that art reflects both continuity with previous tradition and transformation as artists continually create something new. Course content is drawn from the Teaching Company's "Art Across the Ages" course by Professor Ori Z. Soltes.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the tension between continuity and transformation in the history of art.
  • Discuss ways that visual art echoes human experience.
  • Differentiate between different periods and styles of art.
  • Examine the interplay between art and the areas of religion, politics, and culture.
  • Discuss varying styles of representation and abstraction.
  • Examine the emergence of artistic self-preoccupation.
  • Demonstrate appreciation of various types of visual art.

 
Music Ensemble   (MUS-316)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Rehearsal, study, and performance of music/singing ensembles of varying size and musical styles.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Identify and discuss the most significant music ensembles from the Renaissance to the Contemporary periods of music.
  • Identify and analyze important composers and musicians who contributed to the overall development of music ensembles in Western music and their individual characteristics.
  • Describe and give examples of how other art forms, such as the visual arts and literature, have had an influence on music ensembles and/or their works.
  • Describe and analyze the important musical forms and styles of ensembles in Western music since the Renaissance.
  • Identify the important developments and changes in the use of musical instruments found within ensembles.

 
The Music Industry and Management   (MUS-303)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Publishing, copyright law, licensing, managers and agent, arts administration, concert promotion, music merchandising, recording and live performance.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of publishing procedures
  • Demonstrate an understanding of songwriting with emphasis on copyrights, licensing royalties, and performance rights
  • Demonstrate an understanding of current contract laws and procedures
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships and roles of managers and agents
  • Highlight common practices dealing with concert promotion
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the recording, mastering, and manufacturing of music
  • Highlight the pros and cons of today's CD vs. digital delivery of music
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the many facets of live performance including booking, promoting, and performance rights.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role that radio plays in today's music industry

 
Introduction to Child Development and Early Childhood Curriculum   (CDS-251)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
An examination of contemporary curriculum practices that facilitate learning in all areas: affective, psychomotor and cognitive. Emphasis on the teacher as reflective practitioner who employs culturally responsive teaching strategies and demonstrates sensitivity to special needs learners.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss how knowledge of child development theory informs principles of learning and guides "best practice" in curriculum planning.
  • Explain the role of the learning environment in regard to planning developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Discuss how curriculum and teaching strategies are differentiated for a diverse learner population (ELL and Special Education).
  • Describe the process of how children "emerge" into literacy in areas of speaking, listening, and writing.
  • Determine the process of assessment in reference to children's knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Summarize how the content areas (language, creative arts, math, ad science) enhance and support a child's cognitive growth and development.

 
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