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Course Descriptions

 

Continuing & College Education

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.
  

  • CCE 518 - Current Issues in Education

    Examination and discussion of several current and controversial issues in education. Repeatable with no maximum.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1-5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 521 - Methods and Materials for the Adult English Language Learner in Content Courses

    Theoretical and practical concerns in designing and implementing content instruction for adult learners with intermediate proficiency in English. Students learn to scaffold content learning and English literacy within a communicative framework. Students demonstrate proficiency by developing an effectively-scaffolded unit plan and through a project informed by research and a weekly practicum component with adult English Language Learners in a classroom setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 542 - Classroom Management

    Techniques for dealing with ethical, behavioral and motivational challenges experienced both inside and outside the classroom. Legal rights and responsibilities of students and faculty.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to community/technical college certification program or instructor permission.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 554 - Foundations of Continuing Education

    Introductory seminar that provides an understanding of continuing education as a discipline and a field. Topics include: scope, structure, philosophy, history and current factors influencing practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 556 - The Community College

    History, objectives, organization and role of the public community college; special attention to the expanding system in the State of Washington.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 570 - Issues in Adult Literacy

    Overview of the context in which adult literacy educators operate. Topics include politics of literacy, workplace and family literacy, federal and state policies, local literacy program designs and issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 571 - Curriculum Development and Assessment

    Students will analyze and apply models of curriculum development and assessment.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 572 - Continuing Professional Development

    Provides an overview of continuing education programs for professionals, the role of the provider and current issues and research in the field.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 574 - Experiential Learning: Theory to Practice

    Designed to provide theory and practice in the use of educational strategies that enhance the learner’s ability to translate research into usable knowledge.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 576 - Leadership and Management of Educational Programs

    A study of contemporary theories of leadership and their application in private, public and nonprofit agencies.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 577 - Learning in Adulthood

    Study of the ways adults learn and the factors related to their motivation, participation and achievement. Application of theory to practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 578 - Program Planning

    Program planning for all types of institutionalized adult education settings, including both private and public organizations, in-service education, etc. Case studies utilized.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 579 - Power in Organizations

    Study the sources of power in organizations, power acquisition and various kinds of power. Examine alternatives to traditional views of power and bureaucracy.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 580 - Effective Teaching

    Study and practice in effective teaching strategies and assessment for post-secondary and continuing education settings. Special emphasis on facilitating student learning and applied classroom practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CCE 577 recommended prior to CCE 580
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 581 - Readings in Continuing and College Education

    Supervised study focusing on selected topics in the following areas: adult education, student affairs, human resources development, human services. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2-5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 582 - Theory and Practice of Transfer of Learning

    Examination of variables needed in the program planning and training process to ensure transfer of learning occurs in the workplace.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to CCE program or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 583 - Training and Staff Development in Continuing Professional Education

    Examination of approaches used for training and staff development and demonstrations of training techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to CCE program or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 584 - Fund Development

    A study of the practices of raising funds for educational programs and writing grants for projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to CCE program or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 585 - Organizational Change in Educational Settings

    Exploration and application of various models for bringing about change in an organization and the development of visions and strategies for changes in training and staff development.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the CCE program or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 586 - Teaching in E-Learning and Hybrid Environments

    Instructional strategies used with adult learners in online and face-to-face environments. Students will practice configuring and using an electronic course management system. Includes two teaching demonstrations.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CCE 571 or CCE 580 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 588 - Portfolio and Applied Research Proposal

    In this course students complete capstone projects including a portfolio of works demonstrating proficiency in CCE learning outcomes and a research proposal. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CCE 501; student (a) must be in final quarter of classes excluding thesis/field project and (b) must receive approval of program advisor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: S/U
  

  • CCE 590 - Global Perspectives in Education

    An examination of how cultural, political, social, and economic factors impact education from a global perspective compared to the factors impacting education in North America.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • CCE 592 - Field Experience

    Field-based project in an aspect of continuing education or community college education to enhance theory/practice integration, such as, teaching, training, leadership, project management, curriculum development, distance education design. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits under advisement. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2-6
    Grade Mode: S/U
  

  • CCE 690 - Thesis

    Research study under the direction of a faculty committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Advancement to candidacy; graduate committee approval.
    Credits: 1-9
    Grade Mode: S/U
  

  • CCE 691 - Research Seminar

    Graduate research under the direction of program adviser/committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Graduate committee or program advisor approval.
    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: S/U

Dance

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.
  

  • DNC 100 - Mod-Hop I

    Entry level technique class that is a fusion of contemporary dance styles, including hip-hop, African jazz and modern dance. Emphasis on rhythm, conditioning, isolation and individuality. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. S/U grading.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  

  • DNC 101 - Open Ballet

    No dance experience required. Basic principles of ballet as an artistic and physical medium. Introduction to ballet terminology, basic barre exercises, simple combinations in adagio and allegro. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. S/U grading.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  

  • DNC 102 - Beginning Contemporary Dance

    No dance experienced required. The study of the basic principles of movement: space, time and effort. Emphasis on alignment and range of motion, creative movement and an appreciation of dance as an art form. Open to non-minors. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. S/U grading.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  

  • DNC 108 - Introduction to the Fine Arts: the Classics

    This course focuses on those artists whose greatness has withstood the test of time, in Art, Dance, Music and Theatre. Guest lecturers, readings, discussions and reflective papers will explore connective threads of those individual artists who have made extraordinary contributions to society and culture.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  

  • DNC 111 - Ballet I - Level 1

    Introduction to the basic principles of ballet as an artistic and physical medium. Emphasis on French terminology, basic barre exercises, simple combinations in adagio and allegro. Open to non-majors. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 112 - Ballet I - Level 2

    Builds on principles introduced in DNC 111, including the basic principle of ballet as an artistic and physical medium. Emphasis on French terminology, basic barre exercises, simple combinations in adagio and allegro. Open to non-majors. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 111 recommended.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 113 - Ballet I - Level 3

    Builds on principles introduced in DNC 112, including the basic principles of ballet as an artistic and physical medium. Emphasis on French terminology, basic barre exercises, simple combinations in adagio and allegro. Open to non-majors. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 111, DNC 112 recommended.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 121 - Contemporary Dance I - Level 1

    The study of the basic principles of movement: space, time, effort. Emphasis on alignment and range of motion, creative movement and an appreciation of dance as an art form. Repeatable to maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 122 - Contemporary Dance I - Level 2

    The study of the basic principles of movement: space, time, effort. Emphasis on alignment and range of motion, creative movement and an appreciation of dance as an art form. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 121 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 123 - Contemporary Dance I - Level 3

    The study of the basic principles of movement: space, time, effort. Emphasis on alignment and range of motion, creative movement and an appreciation of dance as an art form. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 121, DNC 122 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 200 - Mod-Hop II

    More advanced exploration of contemporary dance styles, including hip-hop, African jazz, and modern dance. Emphasis on complex rhythm, phrasing and performance. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 100 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 203 - Jazz Dance

    This course focuses on the technical and expressive aspects of jazz dance and develops awareness of line, speed, balance and strength. Attention is placed on alignment, conditioning, musicality, and synthesis of combinations.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Instructor permission; by audition.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 208 - Contact Improvisation

    This course explores the fundamentals of improvising with another dancer(s), primarily employing the momentum and support derived through physical contact with one’s partner. Improvisation and partnering are skills essential to a dancer’s development as genuine creators and performers. Repeatable up to 4 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Dance major or minor, or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  

  • DNC 211 - Ballet II - Level 1

    Further development in principles of ballet. Increased difficulty and terminology. Preparation for advanced levels. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 111, DNC 112, DNC 113 recommended.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 212 - Ballet II - Level 2

    Further development in principles of ballet. Increased difficulty and terminology. Preparation for advanced levels. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 211 recommended.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 213 - Ballet II - Level 3

    Further development in principles of ballet. Increased difficulty and terminology. Preparation for advanced levels. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 211, DNC 212 recommended.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 221 - Contemporary Dance II - Level 1

    Further development in movement principles established in Contemporary Dance I. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 121, DNC 122, DNC 123 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 222 - Contemporary Dance II - Level 2

    Continues with further development in movement principles established in Contemporary Dance I. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 221 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 223 - Contemporary Dance II - Level 3

    Continues with further development in movement principles established in Contemporary Dance I. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 221, DNC 222 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 230 - Making Movement Art

    First-year students only. An investigation of how dances are made. Students will be exposed to movement art through readings, lectures, videos, live performances, interviews, out of class observations, and laboratory experiences. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with several dance faculty and guest artists as well as faculty in other departments of the College of Fine and Performing Arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes: First-year students.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  

  • DNC 231 - Introduction to Dance in Western Cultures

    An historical and cultural overview, from the primitive to the contemporary, of the development of dance as an art form in Western civilization.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: CCOM
  

  • DNC 232 - Movement and Culture

    An investigation of movement and dance as a vehicle for understanding culture through movement labs, readings, films and discussions.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  

  • DNC 242 - Choreography I

    Introduction to basic principles of choreography: articulating a concept, finding movement vocabulary, and developing a structure. Prepares students to handle the rehearsal process from the point of view of a choreographer. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Concurrent enrollment in DNC 221 or instructor permission
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 243 - Dance and Technology I

    Introduction to sound and video editing software and filming/framing techniques for use in the creation of Dances for Camera and other time based art. Repeatable up to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 242.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 257 - Performance

    Direct instruction and experience in performance work. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: being cast in a faculty-directed production
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  

  • DNC 300 - Directed Independent Study

    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  

  • DNC 311 - Ballet III - Level 1

    Comprehensive barre and center floor work with emphasis on strength, flexibility, stamina, musicality, and performance projection in all areas of the class enchainements. Variations from classical ballet repertoire may be included. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including the original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 211, DNC 212, DNC 213 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 312 - Ballet III - Level 2

    Comprehensive barre and center floor work with emphasis on strength, flexibility, stamina, musicality, and performance projection in all areas of the class enchainements. Variations from classical ballet repertoire may be included. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including the original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 311 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 313 - Ballet III - Level 3

    Comprehensive barre and center floor work with emphasis on strength, flexibility, stamina, musicality, and performance projection in all areas of the class enchainements. Variations from classical ballet repertoire may be included. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including the original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 311, DNC 312 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 321 - Contemporary Dance III - Level 1

    Advanced studies of movement principles established in Contemporary Dance II. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 221, DNC 222, DNC 223 DNC 339 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 322 - Contemporary Dance III - Level 2

    Advanced studies of movement principles established in Contemporary Dance II. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 321, DNC 339 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 323 - Contemporary Dance III - Level 3

    Advanced studies of movement principles established in Contemporary Dance II. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 321, DNC 322, DNC 339 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 334 - Music and Movement

    An interdisciplinary examination of music and movement that addresses rhythmic acuity for the dancer, accompaniment for the dance teacher and underscoring dance for the choreographer. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 221, DNC 222, DNC 223 or formal music instruction at the 100 level or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 339 - Functional Alignment

    An internal exploration of functional alignment and its practical application towards movement and dancing. Experiential exercises that will enable the development and increased awareness of anatomical alignment and its relationship to range of motion, flexibility, strength, and movement potential. Introduction to proper anatomical and kinesiological terminology. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 121, DNC 122, DNC 123 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 340 - Anatomy for Dancers

    An investigation of the human body and how it works. Through lectures, readings and laboratory experiences, students will analyze skeletal systems, individual differences, common dance injuries, and proper conditioning for dancers.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 339 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 342 - Choreography II

    Further study of the principles of choreography. In addition to concepts, movement, vocabulary and structure this class involves experimentation with theme and development, use of music, as well as construction/deconstruction/reconstruction of choreographic forms and content. Training the thinking artist and the artistic thinker. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 242.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 343 - Dance and Technology II

    Builds on skills learned in DNC 243 and applies an artistic process to the use of editing software and video equipment; combining visual design, choreographic skills and advanced filming and editing techniques to create Dances for the Camera and other time based art. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 223, DNC 243, DNC 342.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 345 - Fundamentals of Contemporary Partnering

    Students explore elements of contemporary partnering including transfer of weight, momentum/leverage, counter balancing and moving in harmony. The class is not gender specific. The warm-up includes exercises to enhance kinesthetic awareness and to facilitate ease and comfort in lifting and being lifted. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 221, DNC 222, DNC 223 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 357 - Repertory

    The process work, which leads to performance, involved in the creation and/or reconstruction of a major choreographic work. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators

    This arts education course provides future teachers with a foundation in the elements and principles of Visual Art, Dance, Music and Theatre and their applicability to the elementary classroom. Also offered as ART 398, MUS 398 and THTR 398.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to a teacher education program leading to an elementary endorsement.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 400 - Directed Independent Study

    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  

  • DNC 403 - Senior Seminar

    This course is designed for senior Dance majors to focus on skills and knowledge important for a successful transition to graduate school or professional employment in dance.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 404 - Capstone Preparation

    This course is designed to assist BFA candidates with their rehearsal processes, as performers and as choreographers, in preparation for and presentation of their culminating Capstone performances.

    Prerequisites & Notes: BFA degree candidacy, senior status.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 421 - Contemporary Dance IV - Level 1

    A performance approach to dance techniques - phrasing, musicality and clarity of intentions are emphasized at this level. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 321, DNC 322, DNC 323 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 422 - Contemporary Dance IV - Level 2

    A performance approach to dance techniques - phrasing, musicality and clarity of intentions are emphasized at this level. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 421 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 423 - Contemporary Dance IV - Level 3

    A performance approach to dance techniques - phrasing, musicality and clarity of intentions are emphasized at this level. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition or level placement and instructor permission. DNC 421, DNC 422 recommended.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 430 - Real Life Skills for Dancers

    This course helps students to explore their personal goals, aesthetics involved in goal setting, and to develop a resume and Capstone portfolio. The course will examine emotional and physical well-being as well as graduate education and career opportunities in dance.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Dance major with junior/senior status.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 431 - History of Western Dance Since 1450

    Ballet and modern dance forms of Western culture from the Renaissance into the era of contemporary movement art. Will include reviews of live performances, and study of leading dance artists and their historical significance. This course explores effective writing in the discipline of Dance through reflection, critical analysis, and historical research.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 231
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 433 - Creative Movement for Educators With Lab

    Methodologies of teaching creative movement to children. Exploration and integration of the elements of space, time, and effort as reflective of the Essential Academic Learning Requirements in the dance arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 434 - Dance Arts in Education

    Materials for the methodology of teaching the formal dance techniques of modern dance and ballet for students of the dance major and additional teaching endorsement. Observations and teaching opportunities included.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 339, DNC 340; demonstrated competency at the advanced level of technique.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DNC 442 - Advanced Choreography

    Practical application of choreographic process in the performance setting. Experience in collaboration with costume and lighting designers to support and realize choreographic intention by means of the unity of supporting elements. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DNC 342 or instructor permission
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter

Decision Sciences

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog. NOTE: Not all courses are offered every year. Several elective courses are offered only once each year. See the online Timetable of Classes for current offerings. Consult department for answers to specific questions.
  

  • DSCI 205 - Business Statistics

    Statistical methods used in business research, analysis and decision making; preparation and presentation of data, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, regression and correlation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 156 or MATH 114 or MATH 115 or MATH 118 or equivalent or higher.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSCI 300 - Directed Independent Study

    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  

  • DSCI 305 - Applied Business Statistics

    Applications of business statistics to research, analysis, and decision making in business. Regression, correlation, analysis of variance, and nonparametric tests, with emphasis on the use of business-oriented computer statistical packages.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 157 or MATH 124 or MATH 128; and DSCI 205.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSCI 400 - Directed Independent Study

    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  

  • DSCI 405 - Simulation Models for Decision Making

    Introduction to building computer-based simulation models for business decision making. Data collection and input analysis, model building of both Monte Carlo and discrete event simulations, output analysis and validation, and experimental design. Development of computer models to solve complex business problems in MIS, operations, finance, or marketing.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DSCI 305 or equiv; C- or better
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSCI 500 - Directed Independent Study

    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15

Design

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.
  

  • DSGN 111 - Design View

    Introduction to design thinking and how design practice affects everyday life in a diversity of cultures (graphic, industrial, architectural). Course will be a mixture of lectures with guest speakers as well as exams and assignments. Lecture format.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  

  • DSGN 140 - Introduction to Visual Communication

    Introduction to visual communications concepts and applications incorporating type, design elements, design principles and software. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  

  • DSGN 211 - Foundations of Visual Communication

    Issues and topics related to the development of visual communication/graphic design with emphasis on the development of typographic and print culture.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  

  • DSGN 220 - Visual Communication I

    Introduction to and exploration of visual thinking experiences and the translation of ideas into sketches and drawings representing solutions to visual communication problems. Includes studies in graphic ideation, graphic languages, object drawing, orthographic views, perspective, the visualization process and storyboarding.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Major status.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 240 - Visual Communication II

    Introduction and exploration of visual literacy elements and principles. Emphasis on how these elements and principles are applied in visual communication problems pertaining to both graphic design and typography. Course will incorporate hands-on projects covering both analog and digital techniques of image and type manipulation. Lecture/lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Major status.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 249 - Graphic Design Concepts

    Introductory course in layout, design, and software with an emphasis on typography. Course incorporates hands-on projects covering both analog and digital techniques of image and type manipulation. Lecture/Lab. For non-majors only.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 250 - Visual Communication III

    Introduction and exploration of the basic principles, processes, and materials of three-dimensional forms. Emphasis on how these elements and principles are applied in visual communication problems and the selection and use of materials with an emphasis on paper. Course will incorporate hands-on projects in 3D visualization and construction. Lecture/lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Major status.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 260 - Visual Communication IV

    Introduction and exploration of the basic principles of time-based media, integration of design principles and elements, time and sequence, and methods of storytelling. Lecture/lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Major status.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 300 - Directed Independent Study

    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  

  • DSGN 312 - Graphic Design in the 20th Century

    History of modern graphic design and illustration.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DSGN 211 and one from A/HI 240, A/HI 241, A/HI 240A or A/HI 240B.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 330 - Typography I

    Focus on the use of type as an informative and expressive visual/verbal element in graphic design. Principles and methods of typographic layout will be introduced and expanded upon aiming the development of skills in using type creatively and effectively in specific communication scenarios. Lecture/lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DSGN 111, DSGN 220, DSGN 240, DSGN 250, DSGN 260, major status.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 340 - Graphic Design: 2D

    Advanced concepts and solutions in graphic design for visual communication problems. Project will utilize previous skills in typography, graphic materials, publications as well as time and motion in building the visual cornerstone of branding. Course will focus on graphic identities, graphical application and methodology for integrating messages and media for a comprehensive approach to visual communication as it’s related to visual brands. Lecture and lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DSGN 330.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 341 - Graphic Design: 3D

    Concepts and techniques of three-dimensional design with an emphasis on packaging design. Projects will focus on choice of materials, structural forms, and graphic treatment as integrated components of the visual communication strategy. Lecture and lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DSGN 340.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 351 - Print and Finishing

    A hands-on study of the design process for print-based materials. Emphasizes team-based approaches to problem solving in the production of a bound collaborative analog and digital print edition.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DSGN 111; DSGN 220; DSGN 240; DSGN 250; DSGN 260; major status.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 359 - Book Arts Production

    Course in the history, methods and practices of book design, structures and their application in the production of limited edition and unique formats employing letterpress, offset and digital printing techniques. Lecture/lab. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DSGN 250, major status.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 360 - Digital Media Design I

    Methods and concepts of designing for an online experience, including a working knowledge of scripting languages, image optimization, file organization, information architecture, and usability.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DSGN 330; major status
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 361 - Digital Media Design II

    Approaches and concepts in designing for various digital platforms, focusing on user-interface, interactivity, and user-experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DSGN 360.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  

  • DSGN 375 - Summer Design Abroad

    Team taught. Opportunity for students to experience design on an international level. Extensive workshop/field trip format combines lectures by prominent designers, visitations to design firms and international corporations as well as opportunities to attend museums and expositions featuring design. Repeatable to a maximum of 14 cr. Offered summers only.

    Credits: 7
    Grade Mode: Letter
 

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