An introduction to academic writing in college. Emphasis is placed on the composition process: a well-put thesis, clarity and orderliness, sound development, the ability to relate careful analytical reading to effective writing, and elimination of major grammatical errors. By the end of the course students should be able to express their ideas persuasively, clearly, and correctly. A grade of C- or higher is required to satisfy Area 2.1A.
Students will focus on the theory and practice of reporting and writing news and feature stories for print media. Additional emphasis will be placed on multi-media components, including but not limited to the production and/or use of videos, blogs, photo galleries, and various interactive on-line elements.
This course develops an aesthetic and critical appreciation of film by examining artistic trends and critical theories in contemporary cinematography. The course focuses on visual imagery, sound, story, acting, and directing to develop a critical framework for appreciating the artistic aspects of film. Students are challenged to think about how filmmakers use these elements of the motion picture to create films of enduring worth in what is perhaps the most popular medium of fine art in the twenty-first century.
This course combines a study of fundamental filmmaking techniques with a historical survey of American film from 1920 to 2000. In addition to developing an aesthetic appreciation for the art of American cinema, the course will examine the economic, social, cultural, and historical contexts in which that art form has been shaped.
This course will examine crime-based television series and films, as well as crime fiction from the 19th century to the present. Works will be analyzed from historical, literary, and social perspectives. Study of the evolution of real-life crimes, the mindset of criminals, and the investigative techniques used in crime solving will provide students the opportunity to analyze the nature of crime as represented in the various media. The course will identify criminal behavior, the forces that perpetuate such behavior, and the effects of crime on criminals, victims, and society.
An intensive study of an author or of a period on a semi-tutorial basis.