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3.00 Credits
This class analyzes the portrayal of Alaska's I upiaq and Yup'ik peoples, and Inuit in Canada and Greenland, as seen in films from the United States, Canada and Greenland. The focus of the class is on an examination of the social impact of the films and discussion of relevant political, educational and social topics that affect Alaska Natives. The course also explores how various film techniques are accomplished and how those techniques portray northern peoples in film. This course meets the Alaska State Department of Education certification requirement in Multicultural/ Cross-Cultural Communication. (Prerequisite: ENGL 111X or permission of instructor. ART 200X is also recommended.)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the complex social arrangements guiding individual behavior and common human concerns in contrasting cultural contexts within and between indigenous, slave, feudal, capitalist and socialist societies.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the traditional Aleut, Eskimo and Indian cultures of Alaska including: linguistic and cultural groupings, technology, subsistence patterns, social organization, religion, human ecology, history and current political, social and economic issues. This course meets the Alaska State Department of Education certification requirement in Alaska Studies. ( Prerequisite: ENGL 111X or permission of instructor.)
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3.00 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to the basic elements in drawing. Emphasis is placed on a variety of techniques and media. (Materials fee - $25)
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of basic materials, various media and techniques available for painting. Students are taught about basic materials and techniques in either media. Pictorial principles and organization of paintings is also discussed. (Prerequisite: ART 105 or permission of instructor. Materials fee - $75)
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with skills to use software and application procedures for digital media. Skills developed in this course include techniques used to edit images for graphics applications, video creation and editing, internet skills, web content manipulation, file sharing and file transfer procedures. Students also become familiar with online research methods, and hardware and software skills used in the digital editing profession.
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3.00 Credits
Gain understanding and appreciation of art, drama, and music through an exploration of their relationship. Topics include the creative process, structure, cultural applications and diversity; the role of the artist in society, and popular movements and trends. (Prerequisite: ENGL 111X )
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3.00 Credits
Students will make and fire clay objects. Study of clay methods, forming decorations, glazing and firing. For beginning students only. (Materials fee - $100)
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3.00 Credits
Provides a comparative survey and overview of Inuit Art across the circumpolar North. Explores both traditional and contemporary art forms from each of the Arctic countries. Takes note of the variety of materials used and why such materials were chosen. The early uses and purposes of the objects are taught along with their subsequent commercialization. Course content consists of reading and discussion of images and objects. Canada, U.S. (Alaska), Russia, Greenland and Lapland are covered.
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3.00 Credits
Learn the art of baleen use of the I upiat of the North. Students will learn to soak, cut and weave baleen into baskets. Includes how to establish a flat base, build up the sides, how to add weft stitches and how to strengthen bases and create covers. Students have an option to learn to soak, cut and shape baleen into boats including the attachment of sail rigging using traditional materials. (Materials fee - $100) *Please note: Because the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 restricts the possession and use of raw baleen to Alaska Natives only, and as this course uses raw baleen, non-Native students are not eligible to enroll.
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