Analysis of Creative Expressions
The goal of this focal study is to explore the political, cultural and/or economic structures that affect and influence of the creation art, texts and film. How are these works a reflection or a rejection of the ideological structures in which they are created? How do the uses of the same medium (film, paintings, the novel, etc) differ across cultures and political climates? The multi-disciplinary aspect of this focal studies allows students to think about art, film and literature from a variety of perspectives.
Instructions for Focal Study 3
Complete at least three courses and a minimum of 10 credits. No more than two of these courses may have the same disciplinary prefix.
| First Cluster (complete 3 courses) | ||
|---|---|---|
| ARTHI | Any Art History course(s) | 4-8 credits |
| ARTST 322 | Seminar I: Concepts in Art | 2 credits |
| ARTST 370 | Interdisciplinary Design Seminar | 2 credits |
| ARTST 372 | Interdisciplinary Design Seminar non-majors | 2 credits |
| DANC 261 | Dance History and Appreciation I | 4 credits |
| ENGL 220 | Literature and Human Concerns | 2-4 credits |
| ENGL 323 | Shakespeare | 4 credits |
| FREN 304 | French and Francophone Theater | 4 credits |
| FREN 320 | Women's Writing in the Francophone World | 4 credits |
| HUM 200 & SCI 200 | Material Science for Makers | 4 credits |
| HUM/THEA 353 | Traditional Japanese Theatre | 4 credits |
| MEDA 120 | Film History and Analysis | 4 credits |
| PHIL 304 | Philosophy of Art | 4 credits |
| POLS 221 | Politics in Literature and Film | 2 credits |
| THEA 101 | Theatre Appreciation | 2 credits |
| THEA 270/370 | Theatre in London | 3 credits |
| THEA/GSS 363 | Gender, Sexuality, and Performance | 4 credits |
| THEA 350 | Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I | 4 credits |
| THEA 360 | Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II | 4 credits |