In this course, students examine the nature of,consciousness, free will and,determinism, God and the problem of evil, the,basis of morality, applied ethics, the principles,of justice, questions in aesthetics, the meaning,of life, and global philosophy.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT 102 (formelry DEN 102)
This course examines the idea of critique as,developed by the Frankfurt School between the two,World Wars. The course takes up various critical,lenses, such as psychoanalytic criticism, Marxism,,Feminism, structuralist criticism, queer theory,,African American Criticism, and postcolonial,criticism. The aim is to bring various striking,ideas to bear on our understanding of made objects,and also to inform the practice of making itself.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102
An understanding of the philosophical questions,raised by art can elevate creative practice and,cast new light on our understanding of made,objects. Students consider some of the great,philosophical questions and theories of art, and,engage in thought-provoking discussions of beauty,,as well as art’s nature, purpose, significance,,and meaning.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.
: In this course students consider both ancient,questions about the nature of right and wrong and,live, contemporary moral issues. Through close,readings of historically important philosophical,works and the application of theory to real,issues, students will come to their own,,well-informed conclusions about pressing moral,problems.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.
What is the artist’s role and responsibility in,an historic moment of critical transition in the,environment and in society as a whole? This class,creates the space for a thoughtful examination of,various theories of ethics and justice as they,apply to the visual arts in relation to the,environment. Students will explore the writing of,diverse theorists in justice and ethics and the,practical response of artists to the rapidly,changing world around them. Attention will be,given to all popular mediums that provide the,visual text in our evolving world.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.
What is the artist’s role and responsibility in,an historic moment of critical transition in the,environment and in society as a whole? This class,creates the space for a thoughtful examination of,various theories of ethics and justice as they,apply to the visual arts in relation to the,environment. Students will explore the writing of,diverse theorists in justice and ethics and the,practical response of artists to the rapidly,changing world around them. Attention will be,given to all popular mediums that provide the,visual text in our evolving world.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).
