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3.00 Credits
Students in this course will become familiar with contemporary areas relative to medium and technique, the painting process as a means of communication, and integration of 20th century concepts. They will also be able to solve visual and technical problems in several media and promote the development of good craftsmanship through self-evaluations. In addition, they will be conversant and demonstrate basic artistic vocabulary and visual literacy through testing. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to create more personal expressions in their work and relate their ideas to other students. The student will be able to analyze the works of other artists and incorporate selected elements into their own work. The student will also be able to identify the expressive elements that emerge in fellow students' work and interpret meaning.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers a survey of American Indian people, cultures, and issues. Focus will be placed on both historical and modern experiences through readings from Native American autobiographies, contemporary narratives and literature, and reports of important topical issues such as land rights, Indian gaming, treaty law, etc.
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3.00 Credits
Since the role of storytelling in Indian Country is a central component to community identity, written forms of communication are also significant- whether through creative writing or reporting. Students in this class will be expected to write poems, short stories, memoir (autobiographical writing), as well as feature stories and reports. While working on these various projects, students will also read some of the works of major Indian writers so as to familiarize themselves with the movements of the last century. In order to achieve the course's goals, students will become oriented with the literary landscape in Indian Country and all its various nuances and be encouraged to submit their works to both Indian-related literary journals and newspapers.
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3.00 Credits
The student will combine hand-built and wheel-thrown forms to create functional and decorative pottery. More complex pieces such as pitchers and sculptural forms, as well as advanced decorating techniques, will challenge the advanced potter to develop individual style and to create pottery forms in series. In addition, students will conduct in-depth studies of the history of pottery, especially as it concerns Indian Country (in general) and the Pawnee Nation (specifically).
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine both aspects of the Pawnee culture and the Nation's major historical moments. Concerning specific cultural aspects, students will become familiar with certain matters of traditional religion, family life, social structures, gender roles, and storytelling (teaching) dynamics. Students also will learn about traditional Pawnee (Skidi) astronomy, especially the ways in which they charted the stars and how daily planning and certain religious ceremonies were dictated by the appearance of various star patterns. By studying as much, students will learn about specific Pawnee traditions from presentations by tribal elders, by conducting research, and by visiting museums. Students will be encouraged to work with multimedia so that much of the information gathered in the class can be documented and preserved.
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3.00 Credits
Students will study principles of bead work and bead work design. Though the main thrust of the course will cover Plains Indian designs, students will be encouraged to explore styles from across the globe. Aside from becoming familiar with constructing bead work, students will also learn about the development of bead work and its historical significance. At the end of the class, students will have: completed a minimum of four pieces, which will include designing the work, understanding the use and care of bead work tools, and learning to evaluate the design and craftsmanship of finished pieces of bead work.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the construction of Southern Plains Metal work designs in metal and small casing techniques. The student will compile a notebook and portfolio of works with a minimum of 8 finished pieces that demonstrate a basic knowledge of jewelry design and an understanding of fabrication techniques, soldering, and finishing. By the end of the course, students will 1) Design and fabricate a minimum of 8 pieces of jewelry, 2) Design and cast a minimum of 2 pieces of jewelry, 3) Understand the use and care of jewelry tools, 4) Learn to evaluate the design and craftsmanship of finished pieces of jewelry, 5) Develop understanding of the use of precious metals and materials in the design and construction of jewelry.
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3.00 Credits
Second-year students in this course will have the opportunity to "learn in the field" as they receive supervisedexperience in an employment setting. Such internships are valuable in that they allow students to observe day-to-day operations of an Indian-run office-whether it be a government, business, or social services office. By observing and assessing an actual setting, the student will better understand both how an office operates and how its operations might be improved. This course will also allow students to begin establishing connections and relationships with Indian leaders. Students must receive the Director's permission to enroll in the course, and the Director will work in conjunction with the student to secure a practicum in a specific setting if a student so wishes.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of anthropology emphasizing human genetics, Old World archaeology and the distribution of various populations around the world. (Meets requirement for humanities elective)
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of Native American culture in the United States. Art, history, literature, religion, law and federal Indian policy are covered. It is designed for those desiring to learn about America's Native cultures both before and after European contact. Prejudice, Race and identity issues are covered in order to acquaint students with how these factors influence our ability to understand cultural differences. (Meets requirement for humanities elective)
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