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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
| ART 1102 |
ART 1103 |
ART 1180 |
ART 2302 |
ART 3315 |
ART 3546 |
ART 3602 |
ART 3603 |
ART 3604 |
ART 3605 |
ART 3607 |
COM 4323 |
FCS 1710 |
MUS 1101 |
MUS 1250 |
MUS 1251 |
MUS 1260 |
MUS 1270 |
MUS 1271 |
MUS 3501 |
MUS 3502 |
MUS 3503 |
MUS 4402 |
TRE 1110 |
TRE 1310 |
TRE 1340 |
TRE 3710 |
TRE 3800 |
TRE 4770 |
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| ART 1102: () Offerings |
| Emphasizes sighting techniques for observational drawing of still life, interiors/exteriors, and the human figure. Covers techniques in class such as contour line, schematic systems and sighting techniques for accuracy in scale and proportion, perspective by eye, value and light logic, schematic approaches for drawing the human form. Extra fee. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
Restrictions:Junior, Senior students are excluded. |
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| ART 1103: () Offerings |
| Encourages students to explore areas of expressive drawing and composition. Emphasizes development of personal, introspective image making. Focuses on storytelling and creative thinking processes - the "secret/unseen" realities of the subjects. Emphasizes inner/outer worlds and realities, assumptions versus fact and narrative illustratioin as well as exploration of various media in experimental applications. Also emphasizes the development of highly personal, introspective image making. Extra Fee. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
Restrictions:Junior, Senior students are excluded. |
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| ART 1180: () Offerings |
| Introduces and analyzes visual forms through lecture, observation, and discussion. The nature of the visual arts is explored from the vantage points of the artist and viewer/critic. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| ART 2302: () Offerings |
| Emphasizes rendering and modeling techniques in oil paint to accurately create a 3D illusion. Focuses on volume of primary forms. A conceptual component of the class will focus on the Iconology of still life resonant with meaning in the history of painting. Extra fee. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
Restrictions:Junior, Senior students are excluded. |
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| ART 3315: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: ART 1102 or 1103, and ART 2302. Investigates a range of technical skills in the use of traditional and experimental watercolor. Extra fee. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| ART 3546: () Offerings |
| Discusses the principles and elements of art as related to a variety of media with direct application to use in the classroom. Special emphasis on the role of art in the curriculum and understanding the perceptual development of children. Studio periods will be augmented with lectures and discussion. Extra fee. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| ART 3602: () Offerings |
| Explores the pictorial and plastic expression of the ancient Mediterranean cultures to the end of the Roman Empire. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| ART 3603: () Offerings |
| Explores the symbolic, pictorial, and plastic expressions of the early Christian and medieval periods. The course will also explore the art of Islam. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| ART 3604: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: ART 2602 or 2603. A survey and critical study of the art of the United States from the colonial period until the early twentieth century, with a research focus to be determined by the instructor. The research focus may be based on student interest, or on opportunities afforded by local museums/galleries. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Advanced Writing In Your Major, Upper-Division
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| ART 3605: () Offerings |
| A survey and critical study of European and transatlantic artistic trends from the middle nineteenth century until the middle twentieth century, with a research focus to be determined by the instructor. The research focus may be based on student interest, or on opportunities afforded by local museums/galleries. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Advanced Writing In Your Major, Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| ART 3607: () Offerings |
| A survey and critical study of the art of the United States from the colonial period until the early twentieth century, with a research focus to be determined by the instructor. The research focus may be based on student interest, or on opportunities afforded by local museums/galleries. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Advanced Writing In Your Major, Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| COM 4323: () Offerings |
| Analyzes literary works for the purpose of presenting them in oral performance; provides opportunities for guided practical experience in storytelling, lyric poetry, and dramatic reading. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| FCS 1710: () Offerings |
| Surveys how design is used to enhance human life through applications of creativity, material integrity, and design elements and principles. The course also focuses on the history of interior design and architecture, providing an overview of styles ranging from ancient through current genres. Relevant environmental issues are also addressed. Includes local field trips and events. Part of the course will be Web-based. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| MUS 1101: () Offerings |
| Presents basic musical skills of listening, analysis, improvisation, conducting, writing, performance, historical understanding of music, and music fundamentals. Students will participate in lecture and laboratory settings, including computer-assisted instruction. Must begin in Autumn Quarter. Students with sufficient music theory training may request challenge examination for this course prior to Autumn Quarter. Extra fee. |
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| MUS 1250: () Offerings |
| For students with no previous keyboard experience. Ability to read music is not necessary. Course is designed for the non-music major, and expectations for each student are based on individual needs. Emphasis is on note-reading, basic theory, chord usage, and technical development. Extra fee. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
Restrictions:Music Majors are excluded. |
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| MUS 1251: () Offerings |
| For students with prior training in piano. Course is designed for the non-music major, and expectations for each student are based on individual needs. Emphasis is on note-reading, basic theory, chord usage, repertoire, technical development, and creative activities. Extra fee. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
Restrictions:Music Majors are excluded. |
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| MUS 1260: () Offerings |
| Two class sessions per week. Emphasis is on basic vocal technique: breath control, tone placement, diction, and stage presence. Music includes classical, folk, and American music. Extra Fee. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credits. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| MUS 1270: () Offerings |
| Introduction to folk-style guitar playing. May be taken by music education majors to meet guitar proficiency. May be repeated an unlimited number of times. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| MUS 1271: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: MUS 1270. May be repeated for credit 3 times. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| MUS 3501: () Offerings |
| This class covers basic approaches to teaching music in the elementary classroom for the regular classroom teacher. It focuses on music as a content area and music as it relates to arts in basic education. Elementary education certification students may take MUS 3501 toward General Education Arts and Humanitites A credit. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Music Majors are excluded. Freshman students are excluded. |
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| MUS 3502: () Offerings |
| This course centers on methods and materials for dealing with music and related arts with children who have special needs. This course is designed for special education and music education majors. Elementary education certification students may take MUS 3502 toward Arts and Humanities A credit. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| MUS 3503: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: MUS 2550 or EDU 2103. A survey of methods for instruction in elementary classroom music and secondary general music programs. Includes exposure to current materials available for instruction in those settings and preparation of materials appropriate to age levels. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Fine and Applied Arts, Music Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| MUS 4402: () Offerings |
| This course surveys the major periods in jazz history, from its roots in New Orleans to the present, with a special section on Seattle jazz. It also emphasizes the common elements throughout that history-blues, improvisation, the group negotiation of individual agendas, and the spiritual context of the jazz solo. |
| Attributes:Advanced Writing In Your Major, Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Junior, Senior students only. |
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| TRE 1110: () Offerings |
| A study of the theatre as both a distinctive art form and a social instrument, considered from three viewpoints: those of the artist, the spectator, and the critic. Requires attendance at three to four evening theatrical performances. Extra fees required for events collected in class. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
Restrictions:Theatre Majors are excluded. |
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| TRE 1310: () Offerings |
| Intended for non-theatre majors or minors. An introduction to the actor's task in preparation for the dramatic performance; focuses on developing sensory awareness, observation skills, selective imagination, and ensemble relationships through improvisation and scene work. No credit for students who have taken TRE 1340. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| TRE 1340: () Offerings |
| Designed for intended theatre majors or minors or others with extensive acting experience. Prepares students for dramatic performance through intensive work in sensory awareness, observation skills, and selective imagination. Develops ensemble relationships through improvisation and scene work. No credit given for students who have taken TRE 1310. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| TRE 3710: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: TRE 1810 or permission of instructor. Consideration of the aesthetics and techniques of directing through exercises in achieving visual, auditory, and kinesthetic effects. Includes play selection, organization, casting, and rehearsing. Practical application. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 3800: () Offerings |
| Explores contemporary methods and trends in the teaching of theatre, emphasizing management of a production program; critical response to artistic experiences; contexts of theatrical works; connections within the arts; and pedagogy. Attention is given to National Arts Standards and Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements in the Arts. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 4770: () Offerings |
| Presents a workshop exploring methods to move children from their inner circle of knowledge and experience to their outer circle of thought, expression, and product through the use of creative drama. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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