DAH-200 WESTERN ART HISTORY/VISUAL CULTURE

This course is a survey of Western Art and,visual culture from the late Middle Ages to the,twentieth-century. Other than to present an,outline history of Western art, this course seeks,to introduce students cumulatively to the,critical concepts and vocabulary in the study of,art history, visual culture, art appreciation and,historiography of art, that is, the study of the,writing … Continue reading “DAH-200 WESTERN ART HISTORY/VISUAL CULTURE”

DAH-206 HISTORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION

This course focuses on printed art in America,from pre-1890 through the 1950’s. The influence,of illustrators on the attitudes and customs of,their times is the focus. Using a format of,study by decade, the course explores the making,of,pictures to tell a story regardless of medium. A,more theoretical approach is used in discussions,of the great teachers and of … Continue reading “DAH-206 HISTORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION”

DHS-302 WAR TO END ALL WARS

This course will focus on the causes and,aftermath of World War I. While the war itself,was fought between 1914-1918, consideration of,the causes and aftermath widens our exploration,from 1848 (the “year of revolutions”) to 1939,(the Spanish Civil War). Sometimes called “The,War to End all Wars” or “The Great War”, the,catastrophic events of WWI changed the modern,world. … Continue reading “DHS-302 WAR TO END ALL WARS”

DEN-239 SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE

This course offers a rich, multicultural,perspective on literature – from classic American,and European texts, to important works from,Asian,,African, and Middle Eastern cultures. Students,are challenged to read and analyze for content,,style, and form, investigate texts through,library,research, learn to apply literary terminology,,and,compose critical essays utilizing primary and,secondary sources. This course satisfies the,General Elective requirement. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: … Continue reading “DEN-239 SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE”

DEN-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,FALL 2023,,,CREATIVE CONSTRUCTIONS:TELE-STORIES PROJECT,,The course will be offered in partnership with,Timeslips, a nonprofit organization that connects,students with elder populations to foster,connection creativity through conversation /,engagement. The goal of Timeslips is to change the,way we understand and experience aging by … Continue reading “DEN-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400”

PCS-200 WESTERN ART HISTORY/VISUAL CULTURE

This course is a survey of Western Art and,visual culture from the late Middle Ages to the,twentieth-century. Other than to present an,outline history of Western art, this course seeks,to introduce students cumulatively to the,critical concepts and vocabulary in the study of,art history, visual culture, art appreciation and,historiography of art, that is, the study of the,writing … Continue reading “PCS-200 WESTERN ART HISTORY/VISUAL CULTURE”

CLA-631 CIRCULAR ECONOMIES AND DESIGN

On this course, students learn about the,principles of the circular economy. Students,explore the economic advantages for,cradle-to-cradle design, closed loop,manufacturing, align of waste-streams to material,flows, and industrial symbiosis. Through a design,assignment, students explore the challenges of,transitioning from infinite growth to circular,economies. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: