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Historical and Natural Alternative Processes in Photography — PHO4132.01

Instructor: Eddy Aldana
Days & Time: FR 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 2

This 2-credit course will explore working with classical and natural alternative processes including Cyanotypes, Anthotypes, and Chlorophyll prints among others. Students will learn the histories of each process and see how artists are working with those processes in today’s day and age. The Cyanotypes will be produced on fine art paper and fabric, and the Anthotypes will be produced with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and plants.

Advanced Improvisation: Scene Work — DRA4386.01

Instructor: Shawtane Bowen
Days & Time: MO,TH 3:40pm-5:30pm
Credits: 2

In this 7-week course, we’ll explore a variety of approaches to improvised scene work, focusing on techniques beyond the Upright Citizens Brigade paradigm. Emphasizing Chicago-style improv, we’ll shift away from a strict ‘Game’ focus and instead prioritize relationship and character.

Get ready to jump in, take risks, and perform hundreds of scenes as you sharpen your skills and expand your improv toolkit. And of course, we’ll top it all off with a final class show where anything can happen!

Intro to 16mm — FV2312.01

Instructor: John Crowe
Days & Time: FR 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 2

An introduction to 16mm film techniques, students will shoot and edit analog 16mm film, develop by hand and finally will transfer film to video. Through screenings, experiments and hands-on workshops students will learn about cinematography and the photochemical process. Taking advantage of the special tactile, tangible nature of analog film, material properties will also be explored- direct tactile methods such as loops, paint/scratch on film and laser etching.

Mad Props: Theatrical Property Design and Construction — DRA2312.01

Instructor: Seancolin Hankins
Days & Time: FR 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 2

An exercise in planning, communication, creativity and resourcefulness, property design applies to film, television, and theatrical production. This course will look at theatrical props and set dressing from a property designer’s perspective. Starting with a script, we will uncover the questions you didn’t know needed answering in order to comprehensively produce or curate props that are functional, period appropriate, and successfully contribute to a production.

Sustainable Development Goals — APA2357.02

Instructor: Andy Galindo
Days & Time: MO,TH 3:40pm-5:30pm
Credits: 2

Sustainable development has been defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It calls for concerted efforts towards building an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future for people and planet. For sustainable development to be achieved, it is crucial to harmonize three core elements: economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. Ending poverty in all forms is vital.