CROSS REGISTRATION COURSES

A Sample of New and Exciting Spring 2012 cross registration courses!!

Listed by College:

Simmons

AADM 253 – Special Topics: Curatorial Studies – Tues., 3:30-6:20, taught by Randi Hopkins (former ICA/Boston curator) Provides students with both a theoretical foundation and “hands-on”
practical experience with the curatorial process. Students will study the role of the curator in non-profit and for profit gallery operations as well as in museums, corporate and private sector collections, and the public art arena. Individual and small-group research and classroom presentations will be utilized along with seminar style discussion, guest lectures by professionals from the curatorial arena and related fields. Using the exceptional cultural resources of Boston as their laboratory, students will plan, design, curate and install an exhibition in one of Boston’s contemporary art galleries as the cumulative project for the semester. Students will study and develop publicity materials, community outreach, and educational programming in conjunction with this capstone exhibition.

ART 222 – Alternative Visions in Painting – Thurs., 9:30-12:50, taught by Matthew Rich Introduces nonobjective/abstract painting through a series of problems that encourage individual expression and exposure to contemporary pictorial concepts. Uses collage and paint to explore concepts and techniques that break the boundaries of representation. Presents examples from both slides and original sources. No prior experience required, but courses in drawing and color are helpful.

ART 232 – Advanced Digital Photography – Mon., 12:30-3:20, taught by Edie Bresler Teaches the fundamentals necessary for producing dynamic color photographs. Students learn cutting-edge Photoshop techniques geared especially toward photographers, Traditional and digital cameras are used. Examines the work of contemporary color artists through slides, periodicals and field trips to exhibitions.

ART 243 – Art in Europe 1750-1900 – Mon., 3:30-6:20, taught by Heather Hole (former MFA curator) Focuses on artists such as Vigee-Lebrun, Cassatt, Manet, Cezanne, and Van Gogh and how they revolutionized subjects and styles of art. Topics include romanticism and realism in painting, the development of Impressionism, and influences of photography on art after 1840. Studies the French Impressionist and 19th century painting collections of the Museum of Fine Arts.

ART 347 – Art of the Gardner – Wed., 12:30-3:20, taught by Margaret Hanni
Examines the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in depth: the woman responsible for its existence, the cultural contexts in which it was formed around the turn of the century, and those in which it exists today. Through readings and course meetings at the museum, this upper-level seminar explores the organization of the Gardner, special exhibitions, the roles of various departments, and the challenges of being an idiosyncratic museum in 21st-century America. Students need to have successfully completed courses in art history previous to this course, and if interested, should contact the professor by email at hanni@simmons.edu. Registration requires consent of the professor. 

COM-163-Radio Operations and Performance: Turn UP the radio to do your homework! A hands on course that will teach you studio production skills, sharpen your writing, and develop your articulation skills. Do live radio shows that include music, news, and broadcast promotions and marketing.

COM-269-Globalization on a ShoeString: Study Abroad Without Leaving Home. This is a virtual study abroad experience where you will work and study with students from Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Ghana to develop live internet broadcasts, get a global perspective on media, and learn about new food, music, and culture.

COM-263-Broadcast Writing. Learn script writing, documentary reporting, and video editing skills using state-of-the-art digital editing techniques.

MUS 141 – Mozart: The Man & His Music – T/Th, 11:00-12:20, taught by Gregory Slowik Focuses on Mozart’s life and music primarily by studying his compositions. Develops an understanding of the structure of the music as well as Mozart’s relationship with 18th century Vienna. Discusses the effect of the Enlightenment upon the aristocracy, the church, and the musician. Requires no previous background in music.

HIST 141-American Civilizations II: 1877-present
M/W/F 12:30 ? 1:20PM Professor Prieto
Surveys the transformations in American society, politics, and culture  
since the end of the Civil War and Reconstruction. We will emphasize  
the lived experiences, beliefs, and identities of all kinds of  
Americans -- both women and men; ethnic and racial groups;  
conservatives and radicals. Themes include social movements and the  
expansion of citizenship, suffrage, and civil rights;  
industrialization and urbanization; the rise of America to world  
power; and the anxieties of the post-Atomic Age. Assignments include  
many types of primary sources, from speeches, letters, and interviews  
to fiction, art, and film.

HIST 203-East Asian and U.S. Foreign Relations
T 6:00-9:00PM Professor Liu
Examines the development of East Asian and American foreign relations,  
focusing primarily on Sino-American-Japanese triangular relations  
since 1800. Special attention is given to the emergence of Japan and  
the U.S. as world powers and their approaches to dealing with  
nationalist and communist China.

HIST 204-Japanese Culture: Gender, Family, and Society
Th 3:30-6:20PM Professor Liu
Examines the key role of gender in Japan?s culture and historical  
development including the days of female emperors, the Heian court  
ladies, and the fierce samurai. Explores changes in the relations  
between men and women throughout their history. Uses historical  
records, literary texts, and artistic expressions.

HIST 240-The Atlantic World, 1500-1800
T/Th 12:30-1:50PM Professor Berry
A type of regional history, the study of the Atlantic World emphasizes  
the oceanic connections between cultures and continents, rather than  
investigating them as separate entities. In writing history, we often  
divide the stories of Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean,  
but the people of the early modern period did not live in  
self-contained regions. In reality, they inhabited an Atlantic world  
system where each region was intimately connected to the others  
economically, politically, socially, and religiously. The common  
experiences of diverse cultures link historical figures and events  
normally divided by region. In this case, the Atlantic moved people,  
objects and ideas between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

HIST 252-The Stuff of the American Past: History and Material Culture
M 3:00-6:00PM Berry
Material culture is the study of a society?s beliefs at a given time  
through its physical remains. Humans craft items for specific  
purposes, employing thought and design to their creations. These  
objects show the values, ideas, attitudes, and assumptions of a  
particular culture. This course will examine the history of the United  
States through some of its artifacts. Different types of surviving  
artifacts can reveal overlooked or neglected aspects of American  
history. Focusing on ?stuff? rather than ?texts? allows us to trace  
changes in cultures over time and to compare cultural priorities.  
Material culture can also provide a window into the lives of everyday  
people who are often left out of the main narratives of American  
history. In particular, the course will engage the material  
presentation of history at some local museums and historic sites.

Emmanuel

ART 2213: From Patronage to Practice: The Catholic Art Tradition.  Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00. Taught by Dr. Cynthia Fowler This course examines the tradition of Catholic art from the Renaissance to the present.  It begins with the Renaissance and Baroque Periods, when the production of religious art was strongly supported by the Catholic Church.  The spread of Catholic art beyond the Western world through missionary activities will also be considered.  The course will pay special attention to the position of Catholic abstract artists during the Modern Period in relation to both avant-garde art movements and to the Catholic Church.  The course will examine the ways in which non-Catholic artists have appropriated Catholic imagery for their own artistic purposes, particularly during the twentieth century.  Finally, we will consider the resurgence of Catholic inspired art during the postmodern period.  It will end with a consideration of efforts by Pope Benedict XVI to renew the Catholic Church's commitment to Catholic art by supporting artists in the production of spiritually inspired art.

Mass Art

EDAD 216 History of Architecture and Urban Planning. This course has 8 seats available.

EDID 245 Human Factors/Ergonomic. This course has 10 seats available.

SFDN 191 section 22 Time: Self Directed Theme. This class has 14 seats available.

Wheelock

LSC 260 01 Science Writing. Tuesday 11:30-12:45, Friday 10:00-12:45 taught by Sara Levine.Develops strategies and practices for translating scientific ideas to written form for diverse audiences including children and adults. Students develop writing projects from the idea stage through writing, revision, editing, and polishing. Genres explored include articles, essays, and children’s picture books. Course may be used for the writing minor, as well as a math/science elective. Fulfills Upper Level Writing requirement.