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4.00 Credits
One of the most challenging roles for many leaders is communicating in ways that engage the heads and hearts of employees, associates or others whose support and commitment are crucial to accomplishing tasks and achieving strategic goals. This course present storytelling as an age-old way to convey important information in a memorable and meaningful way. The course serves as a laboratory where students use their own organization and their own communication challenges as a backdrop for learning. In addition to material presented by the instructor, students will learn from each others's experience and insights, through readings, class discussions and assignments involving their workplace. The goal of the course is to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to hear and understand the meanings of stories in their organizations and to sue storytelling as a leadership practice.
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4.00 Credits
This course will study in depth how the independent film marketplace operates in the shadows of Hollywood's global blockbuster business. It's a distinct movie business with it's own sensibility and economic model revolving around ever-shifting notions of artistic freedom, guerrilla-style filmmaking and risky ideas. The course will examine what exactly constitutes an independent film today, how films are financed, the current distribution network, the selling and buying of films at festivals and what it takes to compete as a filmmaker in this very competitive industry. We will also discuss marketing strategies used by distributors, the economics of operating an art theatre, how revenues work in video and television markets and case studies of two documentaries which received theatrical releases. BA-1999 Competencies: H1C, H2F, H4, FX. Pre-1999 Competencies: HC3, HCG, HCQ, WW.
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4.00 Credits
What is creativity Where does it come from Do we all have it Can we cultivate it These questions and more will be explored as we define the concept of creativity; identify, analyze, and describe the components of a creative process in varied fields; and, explain how engaging in a creative process affects our perception of the world. BA-1999 Competencies: as.
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4.00 Credits
This class will feature a participative look back at Christmas in America in the 19th century (primarily) in the Chicago area. Five three-block class hours will lead students through a discussion of 19th century Christmas tradition. The class will be channeled through some lecture and discussion, though the focus will be on making Christmas decorations and gifts of the period. The class will decorate a communal tree, create a Christmas annual and make small gifts. The annual will be comprised of short Christmas writings from class participants. The course will examine how traditions are changed over time. May be taken for only one competence. Competencies: A2X, A3X, as, H1H.
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4.00 Credits
This class will transform itself into a mini-production unit and actually produce a live event for the general public. The class will learn the basics of producing a live event, including planning, casting, production logistics, publicity, sponsorship, and audience development. The class will choose what it wants to produce, and then it s nine weeks to opening night! Competenciesl L7, A1B, H2C, FX. Faculty: Tom Tresser.
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4.00 Credits
Students learn in this course to take artistic digital photos. They will analyze photos they have taken prior to the course and discuss if they fulfill criteria to be seen as art. Several theories of artistic expression will be discussed. Rules of composition, light, exposure, colors, etc. will be reflected on. In a second step the students will develop the competence to alter their digital photos with a program like "Photoshop Elements". They will be able to change the expression of their photos, combine different shots, creating their personal piece of art. As a final product students, will create a portfolio with about 5 photos including detailed descriptions of their work. Competencies: as, A1X, A2D, A2X. Faculty: Hartwig Stein
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
The late 1960s is often described as a time of a "Sexual Revolution" in America, with loosening standards and attitudes about sex and sexual practices. But was this period as "liberated" it has appeared to be Who was liberated by these new attitudes, and from what How do attitudes about sexuality in the 1960s compare to our attitudes now This course uses the study of American cultural history to examine perspectives of sexuality in the 1960s, and it focuses upon the films that Hollywood produced at this time to represent this "new" sexuality. The course includes weekly in-class screenings of feature films from the period, such as THE GRADUATE, BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, CARNAL KNOWLEDGE, MYRA BRECKENRIDGE, VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, SHAFT, and MIDNIGHT COWBOY. (the class lasts 3-1/2 hours because of the in-class screenings). Competencies: A1A, ale, A5, H1F, H2G, H4.
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4.00 Credits
We will first assess and discuss two Platonic dialogues in a collective effort to familiarize ourselves with the interplay between reason and ethical questions. We will pay particular attention to Plato s method of reaching conclusions to questions raised in the dialogues, whether and how those conclusions are ethical in nature, and the relative success Plato has in supporting his conclusions. Concepts discussed include the attainment of virtue, whether virtue or knowledge is teachable, the use of persuasion, and statesmanship. We will then apply our familiarity with logical inquiry to a group of Unites States legal cases, and focus our attention on understanding the reasoning that underpins decisions encompassing Fourteenth Amendment due process and equal protection issues. We will look particularly at how our Supreme Court Justices employ reasoning to reach conclusions of law that many view as de facto moral issues. In addition, during the course of the class, we will assess a variety of historical, political, and literary readings with the hope that they may enhance our understanding of the concepts of liberty and equality. Competences: A3C, A3G, A4, H1X. Faculty: David Morris
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4.00 Credits
Since the invention of the camera, people have used it to document and preserve a moment in history, and to reveal the tragedies and delights of the world around us. Enthusiasm for documentaries has grown tremendously in recent years, achieving a relevancy and popularity that would have been hard to imagine not long ago. This course is intended as an introduction to the documentary form while exploring its relationship to society. Each class session consists of lecture, film screenings, and discussion. Works screened survey the history and range of documentary expression including the classics, as well as examples of challenging work by independent film and videomakers. Along with a consideration of their artistic style, structure and subject content, we will explore the social and political relevance of the films and attempt to assess their historical impact. This course challenges students to develop a critical eye, and to deepen their appreciation of the documentary vision. Competencies: A1X, as, H1X,H2X. Faculty: Gary Fox
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4.00 Credits
This class offers students a chance to examine and critique outstanding films from a wide variety of cultures. The learning experience and critique will focus on acting, design and direction in addition to the cultural and social issues explored in the films. Students will be asked to enhance each other's knowledge about the artistic and technical aspects of the films as well as the themes in global culture they examine. BA-1999 Competencies: A1A, A1C, H1X, H5. Pre-1999 Competencies: all, AL3, HCF.
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