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MUSC 140 - Music Appreciation (3)
An introduction to music for non-music majors. Covers a wide range of musical genres and includes cultural and social context. Spring.
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MUSC 150 - Foundations of Jazz and Contemporary Music (2)
Intended for Jazz and Contemporary Music majors, this introductory course addresses stylistic history, repertoire, professional conduct, as well as basic grooves and fundamentals of songwriting. Even years Fall.
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MUSC 191 - Applied Music I (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the department. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 192 - Applied Music II (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the department. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 201 - Aural Skills I (1)
Laboratory for ear training and sight singing. Prerequisites: MUSC 101 or demonstrated piano competency through the MUSC 101 level; MUSC 130 and 131 or satisfactory performance on a placement exam. Corequisite: MUSC 231. Spring.
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MUSC 202 - Aural Skills II (1)
Laboratory for ear training and sight singing. Prerequisite: MUSC 201; corequisite: MUSC 232. Fall.
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MUSC 207 - Conducting (2)
Emphasizes basic through refined conducting skills for both choral and orchestral conducting. Prerequisite: MUSC 232 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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MUSC 231 - Music Theory I (3)
A study of music from the common practice period and of popular music from the 19th century to the present that may include four-part voice leading, diatonic harmony, cadences, and phrase structure. Prerequisites: MUSC 101 or demonstrated piano competency through the MUSC 101 level; MUSC 130 and 131 or satisfactory performance on a placement exam. Corequisite: MUSC 201. Spring.
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MUSC 232 - Music Theory II (3)
A study of music from the common practice period and of popular music from the 19th century to the present that may include counterpoint, chromatic harmony, modulation, and larger forms. Prerequisites: MUSC 201, 231; corequisite MUSC 202. Fall.
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MUSC 241 - Composition I (1)
Creative writing and original compositions in various forms and for varied media. Prerequisite: MUSC 332; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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MUSC 242 - Composition II (1)
Creative writing and original compositions in various forms and for varied media. Prerequisite: MUSC 332; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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MUSC 291 - Applied Music III (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the department. Students intending to take 300-level Applied Music courses must apply for the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition in applied study no later than the middle of the semester preceding enrollment. Auditions will be held during the juried Applied Music examinations held at the end of the semester preceding enrollment. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 292 - Applied Music IV (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the department. Students intending to take 300-level Applied Music courses must apply for the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition in applied study no later than the middle of the semester preceding enrollment. Auditions will be held during the juried Applied Music examinations held at the end of the semester preceding enrollment. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 293 - Harmony and Improvisation I (2)
Common keyboard voicings and improvisation techniques in various musical styles, with an emphasis on harmonic theory and contemporary chord symbol nomenclature. Prerequisites: MUSC 201, 231. Fall.
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MUSC 294 - Harmony and Improvisation II (2)
Common keyboard voicings and improvisation techniques in various musical styles, with an emphasis on harmonic theory and contemporary chord symbol nomenclature. Prerequisite: MUSC 293. Spring.
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MUSC 295 - Jazz and Contemporary Theory and Practice I (2)
Theory, performance practice and ear training in a variety of jazz and improvisational styles beginning with the blues and moving through more complicated popular song forms. Prerequisites: MUSC 201, 231. Fall.
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MUSC 296 - Jazz and Contemporary Theory and Practice II (2)
Theory, performance practice and ear training in a variety of jazz and improvisational styles beginning with the blues and moving through more complicated popular song forms. Prerequisite: MUSC 295. Spring.
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MUSC 301 - Aural Skills III (1)
Laboratory for ear training and sight singing. Prerequisite: MUSC 202; corequisite: MUSC 331. Spring.
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MUSC 331 - Music Theory III (3)
A study of music from the late Romantic and early twentieth centuries that may include extended chromatic harmony, chromatic modulation, Impressionism, atonal pitch class sets, and serialism. Prerequisite: MUSC 202, 232; corequisite MUSC 301. Spring.
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MUSC 340 - Advanced Topics in Music Theory (3)
Rotating topics from popular, classical and contemporary music. This seminar-style course helps students develop advanced analytical techniques and writing skills. Students may repeat the course as content varies for a total of nine hours. Prerequisite: MUSC 331. Fall.
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MUSC 343 - African American Music: Slavery to Swing (3)
Surveys the unique musical languages created by African Americans during the period from the arrival of first African slaves in colonial America (1619) to the flowering of swing in the 1930s. The listening examples, readings, discussions and assignments are designed to illuminate historical African American musical practices while highlighting the relevance of African American musical history to today’s musical cultures. See department chair.
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MUSC 344 - African American Music: R&B to Hip Hop (3)
Surveys the unique musical languages created by African Americans during the postwar era and focuses on five distinctive and durable styles: R&B, Soul, Funk, Techno and Hip-Hop. The listening examples, readings, discussions and assignments are designed to illuminate the connections between historic and contemporary African American genres. These connections are traced broadly by focusing on five themes present in each genre: sex, politics, appropriation, technology, and transnationalism. See department chair.
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MUSC 345 - Defining the Beatles: Music, Image and Influence (3)
Explores the cultural, social and musical history of the Beatles, paying particular attention to the role different media have played in defining their image. By examining music, literature (print media, biography, criticism and original writing by the Beatles) and video/film, this course investigates how the parties involved (e.g. record companies, critics, biographers, the audience, the Beatles themselves) have shaped the Beatles phenomenon and defined their legacy. See department chair.
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MUSC 346 - The Grateful Dead: Music, Counterculture and Society (3)
Explores the musical and cultural world of the Grateful Dead. Using music, literature and film, this course investigates the unique qualities of the Grateful Dead in order to discover why the group has had a profound and lasting impact on the world of contemporary music. See department chair.
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MUSC 347 - Transatlantic Jazz (3)
Seminar course that chronicles the interaction of African American, American and European jazz perspectives over the past century of accelerating transatlantic musical and cultural exchange. Students will use a number of case studies to examine these interrelated and shifting perspectives in the context of broader geopolitical developments that have structured (and continue to structure) their interaction. Accordingly, the course is divided into three chronological periods: interwar, cold war, and post-cold war. Discussions will focus upon source readings, recordings and other materials and also important theories of transatlantic cultural exchange drawn from American, European, and African and African American Studies. See department chair.
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MUSC 348 - Western Music History and Literature I (3)
Survey and analysis of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music such as Gregorian chant, early polyphony, the Ars nova, Burgundian and Franco-Flemish composers, Italian madrigals, music of the Reformation, early opera, instrumental music, and the music of J. S. Bach. Fall.
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MUSC 349 - Western Music History and Literature II (3)
Survey and analysis of 18th- through early 21st-century music such as comic opera, the development of the symphony, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Romantic music, modernism, Schoenberg, Stravinsky, minimalism, and post-modernism. Spring.
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MUSC 357 - Jazz History (3)
A study of the development of jazz from its roots in ragtime and blues forms through contemporary acoustic and electroacoustic jazz styles. Even years Fall.
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MUSC 358 - Electronic Music Composition I (3)
A study of the techniques, history, literature and aesthetics of classical analog and digital electronic music synthesis and composition; hands-on introduction to techniques. A composition project is required. Prerequisite: MUSC 232; or permission of the instructor. Fall.
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MUSC 359 - Electronic Music Composition II (3)
A continuation of MUSC 358, emphasizing study of advanced compositional techniques. A composition project is required. Prerequisite: MUSC 358; or permission of the instructor. Spring.
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MUSC 360 - Music and the Human Organism (3)
A study of the effects of sound and music on the human organism viewed from both Eastern and Western perspectives. Even years Spring
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MUSC 382 - Music Industry and Business I (3)
A survey of the music industry with special emphasis on music publishing, copyright, licensing, agents, managers, attorneys and merchandising. See department chair.
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MUSC 383 - Music Industry and Business II (3)
Continued study of the music business through community‐based project learning. Students complete several real‐world based projects and discuss their experiences with colleagues in a seminar‐style classroom setting. Prerequisite: MUSC 382. Odd years Spring.
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MUSC 384 - Audio Engineering Technology I (2)
Theoretical foundations of modern recording including the study of microphones, loudspeakers, signal processors, magnetic tape, equalizers and filters. Enrollment limited to formally declared Music Technology majors. Prerequisites: MUSC 231; PHYS 102; corequisite: MUSC 385. Spring.
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MUSC 385 - Recording Studio Practicum I (1)
Application of modern recording techniques with hands-on experience in a multitrack recording studio, covering microphone technique, digital audio workstation (DAW) operation, session procedures, and basic production techniques. Enrollment limited to formally declared Music Technology majors. Prerequisites: MUSC 231; PHYS 102; corequisite: MUSC 384. Spring.
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MUSC 386 - Audio Engineering Technology II (2)
A continuation of MUSC 384, including the theoretical foundations of digital audio, studio synchronization and post production. Prerequisite: MUSC 384; corequisite: MUSC 387. Fall.
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MUSC 387 - Recording Studio Practicum II (1)
Continuation of MUSC 385, with emphasis on the application of modern recording techniques, including digital recording, digital editing, MIDI, studio synchronization, and advanced production techniques. Prerequisites: MUSC 384, 385; corequisite: MUSC 386. Fall.
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MUSC 390 - Professional and Technical Internship (1-6)
Internship with a participating firm or organization relevant to the student’s degree emphasis. Internships available in various cities, such as New York, Nashville and Los Angeles, as well as cities in North Carolina. Specific information available from department chair. Prerequisite: departmental permission. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 391 - Applied Music V (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Transfer students will be tested for upper-level standing during the first week of their initial semester. Music students seeking a B.A. must be enrolled in Applied Music during the semester they perform their degree recital. MUSC 391 prerequisites: MUSC 292 and pass the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition. MUSC 392 prerequisite: MUSC 391. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 392 - Applied Music VI (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Transfer students will be tested for upper-level standing during the first week of their initial semester. Music students seeking a B.A. must be enrolled in Applied Music during the semester they perform their degree recital. MUSC 391 prerequisites: MUSC 292 and pass the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition. MUSC 392 prerequisite: MUSC 391. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 393 - Harmony and Improvisation III (4)
This course focuses on the roles of diatonic and nondiatonic harmony, dominant and secondary dominant chords, major and minor modes, and the use of chromatic embellishments in jazz and contemporary music. The course focuses on the student’s chosen instrument. Composition exercises will form the backbone of the written work. Prerequisites: MUSC 294, 296. Fall.
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MUSC 394 - Harmony and Improvisation IV (4)
This final course in the Harmony and Improvisation sequence addresses modal interchange, reharmonization, arranging and symmetrical structures. Drumset competence is introduced in addition to focusing on developing skills on the student’s chosen instrument. Composition exercises will form the backbone of the written work. Prerequisite: MUSC 393. Spring.
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MUSC 484 - Audio Engineering Technology III (2)
A continuation of MUSC 386 with emphasis on the electronic principles (impedance, power, signal interfacing, and grounding) which are fundamental to operating a recording studio or live sound reinforcement system. Prerequisites: MUSC 232, 386, 387; corequisite: MUSC 485. Spring.
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MUSC 485 - Recording Studio Practicum III (1)
A continuation of 387, including field-experience in sound reinforcement, remote recording, analog tape recording, and advanced production techniques. Prerequisites: MUSC 232, 386, 387; corequisite: MUSC 484. Spring.
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MUSC 486 - Audio Engineering Technology IV (2)
A continuation of MUSC 484, with emphasis on studio acoustics and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: MUSC 484, 485; corequisite: MUSC 487. Fall.
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MUSC 487 - Recording Studio Practicum IV (1)
A continuation of MUSC 485, with emphasis on surround recording techniques and individually assigned studio and fieldwork. Prerequisites: MUSC 484, 485; corequisite: MUSC 486. Fall.
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MUSC 488 - Directed Studio Projects (1-6)
Individual recording, computer music and research projects realized in the UNCA music technology studios. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: MUSC 486, 487. See department chair.
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MUSC 490 - Professional and Technical Internship (1-6)
Internship with a participating firm or organization relevant to the student’s degree emphasis. Internships available in various cities, such as New York, Nashville and Los Angeles, as well as cities in North Carolina. Specific information available from department chair. Prerequisite: departmental permission. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 491 - Applied Music VII (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Placement by the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition in applied study. Transfer students will be tested for upper-level standing during the first week of their initial semester. Music students seeking a B.A. must be enrolled in Applied Music during the semester they perform their degree recital. MUSC 491 prerequisite: MUSC 392. MUSC 492 prerequisite: MUSC 491. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 492 - Applied Music VIII (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Placement by the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition in applied study. Transfer students will be tested for upper-level standing during the first week of their initial semester. Music students seeking a B.A. must be enrolled in Applied Music during the semester they perform their degree recital. MUSC 491 prerequisite: MUSC 392. MUSC 492 prerequisite: MUSC 491. Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 493 - Advanced Applied Music I (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Placement by the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition in applied study. Transfer students will be tested for upper-level standing during the first week of their initial semester. Music students seeking a B.A. must be enrolled in Applied Music during the semester they perform their degree recital. MUSC 493 prerequisite: MUSC 492. MUSC 494 prerequisite: MUSC 493.
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MUSC 494 - Advanced Applied Music II (2)
Individual weekly lessons and a one-hour weekly group meeting. Details available from Music Department. Placement by the Upper-Level Qualifying Audition in applied study. Transfer students will be tested for upper-level standing during the first week of their initial semester. Music students seeking a B.A. must be enrolled in Applied Music during the semester they perform their degree recital. MUSC 493 prerequisite: MUSC 492. MUSC 494 prerequisite: MUSC 493.
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MUSC 499 - Undergraduate Research in Music (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.
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MUSC 171-3 - Special Topics in Music (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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MUSC 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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MUSC 271-3 - Special Topics in Music (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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MUSC 371-3 - Special Topics in Music (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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MUSC 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
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MUSC 471-3 - Special Topics in Music (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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NEUR 362 - Advanced Neuroscience (PSYC 362) (4)
Lecture and laboratory course exploring central and peripheral nervous systems, neuronal structure and functioning, biological and computational models of perception, movement, and cortical organization. Laboratory exercises will provide active experiences with anatomical dissections, computer simulations of neurophysiological phenomena, and contemporary neuroimaging techniques used to collect brain responses. Prerequisite: PSYC 216. See department chair.
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NEUR 480 - Topical Seminar in Neuroscience (1)
Students will apply neuroscience theory and knowledge during the presentation and discussion of diverse readings in topics chosen by the instructor. May be repeated as subject matter changes for a total of 3 hours of credit. Prerequisites: BIOL 136, NEUR 216 and permission of instructor. See program director.
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NEUR 171-4 - Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NEUR 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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NEUR 216 - Fundamentals of Neuroscience (PSYC 216) (4)
An introduction to psychological neuroscience. Topics include research methods, basic anatomy and physiology of mammalian nervous systems, mechanisms of neuronal development and integration, vision and other senses, sensory-motor control, basic drives and behavioral systems. This course will also address historical and modern techniques in comparative neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, and computational neuroscience. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Every year.
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NEUR 271-4 - Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NEUR 371-4 - Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NEUR 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
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NEUR 471-4 - Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NM 101 - Digital Design Principles (4)
An introduction to new-media image production techniques and essential computer hardware and software literacy. Making connections between modernist art-historical movements, principles of design, and contemporary visual culture, students will learn an array of essential media production skills that emphasize critical, conceptual, and aesthetic development. Fall and Spring.
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NM 142 - New Media History and Theory (4)
“New Media” may be understood as media that is dependent upon computers. This course traces the history of new media and its theoretical underpinnings, from the origins of computing in the first half of the 20th century to contemporary new media art and design. Students will read critical texts by artists, scientists, theorists, and philosophers, and will interpret these texts in various social, political, aesthetic, and ethical contexts through writing, class discussion, and artmaking. Spring.
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NM 144 - History of Animation: From Pencils to Pixels (4)
Students will study the history of animation, examining the influence of studios like Disney, DreamWorks, Warner Bros, and Pixar. Topics will include how animation is used in advertising, experimental animation, anime, the role of gender in the animation industry, propaganda, and the demise and rebirth of racism and bigotry in animation. Emphasis will be placed on how animation both reflects and shapes cultures around the world. Each session will include in-depth discussion and debate about the topics being covered. Spring.
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NM 146 - Video Game Studies (4)
Critical investigation of 40+ years of video game histories, technologies, global cultures, philosophies, and aesthetics relevant to the medium. Using critical texts, auto-ethnographic game play, and informative documentaries, we will critically discuss the influence and the experiential power of video games, which will culminate in a substantial research paper and in-depth independent game design proposal. Introduction to open-source game creation software will also be covered in class. Odd years Fall.
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NM 201 - Think Graphic: Print and Type (4)
Foundation class focusing on the principles of print design and production. Emphasis is placed on the research, development and creation of typographically driven projects involving branding systems and poster and packaging design. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisite: NM 101. Fall.
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NM 231 - Introduction to Web Page and Interactive Design (4)
A crash-course introduction to internet cultures, internet-specific production techniques, and code as an artistic medium. Students survey contemporary internet media cultures and technologies while learning essential web-based coding skills in HTML, CSS and other programming languages applied within the context of art and design. Media production techniques will include transcoding, digital representations of sound and images, and user-interface multimedia experience. Prerequisite: NM 101. Fall and Spring.
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NM 251 - Introduction to Motion Media (4)
Students are introduced to the concept of story and storyboarding and develop artistic and technical skills required for 2-D and 3-D animation and modeling using Maya. Research methods and critical skills. Course will include in-class tutorials, extensive peer and faculty review of ongoing projects, and screenings of animated short films. Prerequisite: NM 101. Fall and Spring.
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NM 281 - Introduction to Video Art and Design (4)
Two- and three-dimensional time-based sequence design, stop motion animation, sound techniques, type in motion and basic video production techniques. Students will study design principle and process, and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: NM 101. Fall and Spring.
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NM 310 - Intermediate Computer Animation (4)
Intermediate technical, artistic and critical skills required to create convincing 3-D computer-generated character animation. Students will study the twelve principles of animation, complete exercises and perform improvisations designed to sharpen their skills as character animators. They will also learn the basics of animating to dialogue with emphasis placed on creating entertaining and convincing performances. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisites: ART 144 or CSCI 182 or 183; NM 251. Fall.
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NM 320 - Intermediate Interactive Media (4)
Basic principles of semiotics and sign design, navigation and interface development. Application of technology to construct innovative, interactive products. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisites: CSCI 182, 183 or 185; NM 231. Fall.
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NM 330 - Internet Art (4)
Explores the history, theory, and practice of internet art, defined as “art meant to be experienced online.” Students examine and produce works in the genres of network conceptualism, hypermedia comics, non-linear narrative, and generative software. Readings, research, and art-making projects will address issues of identity, location, collaboration, hacktivism, immersion, storytelling, insider/outsider art, minimalism, design aesthetics, media synthesis, and game design. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisite: CSCI 182 or 183; NM 231. Spring.
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NM 332 - Experimental Media (4)
Students create work in a specific experimental genre of new media, exploring the unique strengths and challenges of that genre in comparison with other more standard new media genres. Conceptual and reflective thinking is particularly emphasized in conjunction with novel and inventive ways of making. The foremost goal of this class is to imagine and to experiment with ideas. Creativity, perception, improvisation, and invention are integral components of any successful design or fine art project and are a fundamental aspect of the course. Prerequisites: NM 231, 251 and 281. See department chair.
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NM 340 - Internship (2-6)
Supervised work in a professional or educational setting. Students will receive hands-on training in the making of multimedia projects. Prerequisites: NM 231, 251, 281, an additional 300-400 level NM course, and a cumulative 3.0 GPA in major courses. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
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NM 344 - History of Design (4)
Traces the history of graphic design from its origins in bookmaking to contemporary new media. The focus begins with the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th Century and continues through the modern and “post-modern” design movements of the 20th Century. Students will develop ways to insightfully “read” visual communication in an appropriate historical context by practicing a range of design writing and research forms. Fall.
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NM 350 - Video and Motion Graphics (4)
Through the exploration of video techniques and motion media design principles, students will concentrate on motion graphics production, and will create innovative work for cinema, television and digital interfaces. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisite: CSCI 182 or 183; NM 281. Spring.
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NM 360 - Digital Creation Lab: 3D Printing (4)
Surveys the 3D printing and reality capture ecosystem. Students will gain hands-on experience creating 3D assets that are eventually printed on a 3D printer. Reality capture methods will include both fixed and mobile methods and discuss technical constraints and application. Digital prototyping will cover not only workflows but manage expectations of what’s possible and what isn’t with a 3D printer. Students will use existing off-the-shelf 3D software to complete their tasks while learning the key factors that go into successfully creating printable digital assets. Prerequisite: NM 251. Odd years Fall.
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NM 410 - Advanced Animation Techniques (4)
Students will study and utilize advanced design, modeling and animation techniques as they design, texture, rig and animate their own characters. Modeling and animating for games will also be covered, as well as particle animation and compositing in 3-D applications. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Students will also study existing works of animation that illustrate the principles being taught in class. Prerequisite: NM 310. Spring.
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NM 420 - Advanced Interactive Media (4)
Advanced techniques for designing and scripting complex interactive media and interfaces. Students will spend time in class presenting, defending, and improving their work based on formative faculty and peer feedback. Prerequisite: NM 320 or 330. Spring.
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NM 438 - Senior Capstone Project (2)
Students design, develop and implement a long-term collaborative research project that demonstrates in-depth understanding, both conceptually and technically, of an aspect of new media. Prerequisite: one course from NM 310, 320, 330 or 350. Fall and Spring.
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NM 450 - Digital Video Art (4)
Advanced course of study and techniques with a focus on, aesthetic, conceptual problem-solving, creating innovative art, and visual storytelling. Students will explore video in relation to performance, audiovisual and installation art, and address issues relevant to identity and diversity. Video art will be the theme of the course as students synthesize current research and trends within their own experimental work. Prerequisite: NM 350. Fall.
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NM 490 - Proseminar and Portfolio (2)
Students will develop and implement an individual project and construct a portfolio of completed projects for use in professional or graduate school environments. Students will consider the impact of new media from multiple viewpoints. Prerequisite: NM 438. Fall and Spring.
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NM 499 - Undergraduate Research in New Media (1-4)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. See program director.
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NM 171-4 - Special Topics in New Media (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NM 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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NM 271-4 - Special Topics in New Media (1-4)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NM 371-4 - Special Topics in New Media (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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NM 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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NM 471-4 - Special Topics in New Media (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy (4)
An introduction to the basic concepts, methods and areas of philosophical inquiry through major writings from various periods and traditions. Articulating a range of responses to perennial problems in the areas of metaphysics, epistemology, moral and political philosophies will be emphasized. Fall and Spring.
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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Logic (4)
An introduction to informal, syllogistic, and propositional logic. Topics include fallacies, valid and invalid syllogistic forms, and natural deduction in elementary symbolic logic. Emphasis will be placed on development of basic logic skills in everyday communication and reflection. Students majoring in philosophy are strongly encouraged to take PHIL 101 by the end of their sophomore year. Fall and Spring.
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PHIL 200 - Introduction to Ethical Theories (4)
An introduction to theories in ethics balancing a western historical component with exploration of more contemporary and/or non-western components. Students will be introduced to virtue theory, utilitarianism and deontology as well as some mix of Buddhist, Confucian, Daoist and/or Hindu theories and contemporary feminist theories. Emphasis will be placed on students developing their individual responses to perennial issues in ethics. Spring.
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PHIL 214 - Philosophy of Human Rights (INTS 214) (4)
An analytical and historical introduction to the concept of human rights. Readings will be drawn from both historically significant and contemporary philosophical sources. See department chair.
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