Three- & Four-Credit Courses

Introduction to the study of America from an interdisciplinary perspective, emphasizing critical analysis of culture though exploration of a wide range of cultural artifacts, including literary and historical texts, visual images and material objects. Students will examine the many aspects of thought, expression, and behavior that have shaped and defined the complex society of the United States while exploring their own relationship to America's diverse history and culture. Of particular concern are the diverse cultural experiences and meaning that shape individual and collective notions of American identity.

This course is an introduction to cultural anthropology and is designed as an exploration into the diversity of ways in which human beings perceive and order the social world. Topics covered include kinship, gender, language, ecology, economy, political organization, globalization, religion and worldview from a diverse array of cultural viewpoints. Course readings and films include both classic and contemporary ethnographies. Open to First-Year and Sophomore students. Open to Moreau Honors Scholars only.

This course is an introduction to cultural anthropology and is designed as an exploration into the diversity of ways in which human beings perceive and order the social world. Topics covered include kinship, gender, language, ecology, economy, political organization, globalization, religion and worldview from a diverse array of cultural viewpoints. Course readings and films include both classic and contemporary ethnographies.  Fulfills the Cornerstone Social Scientific Inquiry requirement.

Archaeology is the study of the human past through the remains of their material culture. Archaeologists study artifacts, sites, settlements, and landscapes to gain an understanding of how humans lived in the distant and recent past. Students will gain an understanding of the principles, methods, and theories of archaeological research, while exploring the history of the field and case studies. This course was formerly offered as SOC 115 Introduction to Archeology. Open to First-Year and Sophomore students.  Fulfills the Cornerstone Social Scientific Inquiry requirement.

An introduction to the concepts of molecular biology, the cell, energetics and genetics (CORE). Three hours of laboratory per week. A lab section will be assigned with the course.  Fulfills the Cornerstone Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.

Fundamental principles and theories of financial accounting. Emphasis placed on the preparation and use of financial statements for the corporation. Interpretation and use of financial statement information in business decisions, and a study of the system that produces this information. Open to Business majors and minors, Actuarial Mathematics majors, Entrepreneurship minors and Arts Administration majors.

This course will provide students with an overview of sport management and leadership concepts and practice. Course content will represent a variety of sport management concepts, segments, theories, and applications.

The fundamentals of chemistry are covered including: matter and measurement, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, and an introduction to chemical kinetics and equilibrium.  Fulfills the Cornerstone Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.

Theory and practice of communicating in one-to-many situations. Students research, organize, and deliver several types of speeches, as well as critique various forms of public communication.

The basic elements of interpersonal communication, with special emphasis on developing knowledge and skills applicable to face-to face interactions between individuals. The class facilitates an exploration of verbal and nonverbal communication.

Introduction to film analysis through the study of a variety of film texts, with an emphasis on film form, and how the various components of filmmaking, including elements of mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, sound and music, and narrative structure function within that system.

The course emphasizes single-camera production of longer form works.  Working in groups, students will learn the basics of pre-production (including writing treatments and scripts, scouting locations), production (camera operation, sound capture, lighting composition), and post-production (editing, score, special effects).  Recommended for students who intend to minor in Digital Media Production.

An introduction to programming and problem solving using Java. Topics include: Input and Output; Selection; Repetition; Methods; Recursion; Arrays; Classes and Objects.

An introduction to the major institutions of criminal justice from a social scientific perspective. Examines the structure and operation of police, courts, and corrections. Theories and concepts of sociology and other disciplines will be used to describe the workings of the criminal justice system and raise questions for critical analysis. Open to first-year students only. Fulfills the Cornerstone Social Scientific Inquiry requirement.

Economic analysis of product and resource markets. The consumption behavior of households, the price and output decisions of firms under various forms of market structure, the distribution of income.  Fulfills the Cornerstone Social Scientific Inquiry requirement.

Introduces students to the field of education. Built both on abstract and concrete experiences: two-thirds of course time is devoted to historic, social, and philosophical foundations of education. Current issues and information concerning teach recertification are included in the course. Open to first-year or sophomore students only. Pre-practicum available.

Covers historical, social and philosophical foundations of early childhood education and the integrated preschool. It examines a variety of instructional models in the field and looks at developmentally appropriate practice in terms of classroom environments, classroom management and constructivist learning theories. Open to first-year or sophomore students only. Pre-practicum: 2 hours / week in early childhood setting.

This course provides a survey of current knowledge on individuals with disabilities within the context of human growth and development across the life span. Content includes historical factors, legislation, etiology, characteristics, needs, educational strategies, including existing and emerging technologies, assessment, and support services of/for individuals with disabilities ranging from mild, moderate to severe levels of varying disabilities. The course will study the impact of disabilities on academic and social/emotional performances. Field experience is required.

This course focuses on students in secondary classrooms, and their unique developmental needs. Using a neuroscience lens, we will explore the challenging and exciting period of adolescence, with a specific focus on implications for education and the work of secondary teachers. This course has an optional 20-hour pre-practicum field experience in a setting with adolescents. Students may not take both EDU 125 and EDU 140.

Developmental Theories focuses on the cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic, physical and cultural development of children (from conception through adolescence) and how their development impacts the learning and teaching process. Course emphasizes the application of theory and research from the field of psychology to the realm of teaching and learning in contemporary classrooms. Pre-practicum required.

How do the places we inhabit mark our lives and shape the stories we tell?  How are power structures inscribed in spaces and places, and how do individuals shape the perception of place? What determines whether a person feels free or safe in a given place? In a global, commercial, networked world, is "place" still meaningful? This course examines literature from a variety of American geographies: city and wilderness, suburb and farm, plantation and reservation. We will consider how one's relationship to space and place can shape ideas of self, community, and nation.

An exploration of why the Victorians have never gone out of style, using films to understand the novels on which they are based and vice-versa.

Fundamentals of the life sciences and physical sciences as they pertain to our environmental problems and solutions, as well as consideration of the pertinent social sciences such as economics. This interdisciplinary science course teaches relevant basic research techniques, and students will conduct research on real environmental problems. This course includes field trips/work, and requires walking outdoors over uneven terrain, often in less than ideal weather. Students who may have difficulty navigating uneven terrain should contact the Office of Accessibility Resources at 508-565-1306 or accessibility-resources@stonehill.edu at least two weeks in advance of the course to allow for planning around accommodation needs. Fulfills the Cornerstone Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.

The process of aging. How does and will it affect me personally? What is our national response to the problems associated with aging? How does ageism, or aged-based prejudice affect society? What social, governmental, financial, and healthcare systems operate to help the aged and in what ways do they fail? What can I do to change that? Students identify and combat ageism, in themselves and in other social institutions. Distinctions between normal aging and disorders which occur in the older people. Bio-psycho- social theories of aging. 

Examines the parts of the healthcare system in the U.S. and stresses the patient and family as the primary focus of the system. Who are the players in health services? What are the structures of the system and the behaviors of the system participants, and how does our present system prevent meaningful reform?

Developed to respond to an environment of shrinking resources and expanding regulation, this course explores the creative process. Examine theory and practice methods to increase creative potential in yourself and those around you. Turn problems into challenges with active practice of theoretical concepts; consider issues of ethics, supervision, innovation, productivity, resource management and service development in the light of what is known about creativity. This course is designed for any student. 

This course examines the history of humanity from the emergence our species to the early modern era. Explores how and why humans shifted from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled agriculture societies creating cities, states, and empires. Examines the consequences of this transition for human societies and the environment. 

Fulfills History Cornerstone Requirement

An analysis and interpretation of the development of American politics, foreign policy, and domestic society from Reconstruction to the present. Topics include the gilded society, world power, the rise of consumer culture, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, affluence and discontent.

Fulfills History Cornerstone Requirement

This course fosters critical thinking about sex and gender. It is an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural study of the key questions and debates surrounding the biological, psychological and sociological determinants of gender. This course examines historical and contemporary issues including systems of gender oppression, media, education, work, parenting, health and wellness, and violence.

Elementary Italian I is a course intended for students with no previous study of Italian or with very little knowledge of the language. Students who have taken Italian in high school are required to take the placement exam before enrolling in the class. Class work focuses on the acquisition of the oral-aural skills, speaking and listening. Readings on topics in Italian culture as well as frequent writing assignments are also an essential component of the course. ITA 131 is taught primarily in Italian. Out-of-class homework requires work with the Quia lab manual.

For students who continue to study Italian after ITA 132 or who are placed at the Intermediate Level. Intermediate Italian I is a continued study of vocabulary, grammar and syntax with emphasis on more advanced structures. It entails a selection of readings on cultural and social topics and relies on class discussions and communicative activities. Students are required use an online lab manual. The class is conducted in Italian. Intermediate Italian I counts toward the minor in Italian Studies. Prerequisite: ITA 132 or placement at the Intermediate level.

For students who continue to study Italian after ITA 232, or ITA 332 or who are placed beyond the Intermediate Level. This class provides an understanding of contemporary Italian society and culture by viewing, reflecting on, and discussing Italian films of the last sixty years. The class will analyze 8 films, learning their context and through them the key events that have shaped the national identity of Italy. Students will read a selection of essays on Italian cinema and complete writing assignments and oral presentations. The course satisfies the language requirement and counts for the Minor in Italian Studies.

Principles and practices of gathering, writing, and editing news and feature stories for print and online publications; stresses clear writing, accuracy and interviewing skills.

This is the first course in a two-semester sequence introducing students to Modern Standard Arabic. By completing the sequence, students will reach the "novice high" proficiency level, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Languages, in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural competence.

This is the first course of the two-semester sequence in Modern Standard Arabic at the intermediate level. By completing both semesters, students will reach the "Intermediate Mid" level in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Languages. Prerequisite: ARB 132 or placement at the Intermediate level.  This course is taught at Wheaton College

In both semesters of Advanced Arabic, students build upon their previous knowledge and develop the ability to: speak simple dialogue of paragraph length; understand more authentic speech; write a series of coherent paragraphs; read authentic text to acquire information. The course integrates history and culture, as well as contemporary events and issues. Prerequisite: ARB 232 or placement at the advanced level.

An introduction to Modern Standard Chinese commonly referred to as Mandarin. Focus of the course is on basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and Pinyin (spelling the sound) system. Students will learn common vocabulary, simple sentence structures and everyday conversational Chinese. Both simplified and traditional character formations will be introduced but the writing will emphasize the simplified form. Chinese culture, customs and history will be incorporated into the course curriculum.

In both semesters of the intermediate course, students expand their previous ability in their language and develop the ability to: when speaking, use strings of related sentences; when listening, understand most spoken language when the message is deliberately and carefully conveyed by a speaker accustomed to dealing with learners; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. The course integrates history and culture, as well as contemporary events and issues. Prerequisite: CHN 132 or placement at the Intermediate level.

In both semesters of Advanced Chinese, students build upon their previous ability and develop the ability to: speak simple dialogue of paragraph length; understand more authentic speech; write a series of coherent paragraphs; read authentic text to acquire information. The course integrates history and culture, as well as contemporary events and issues. Prerequisite: CHN 232 or equivalent.

For students with no previous study or 1-2 years of high school French. During the first semester, students develop the ability to: when speaking and writing, use short sentences, learned words and phrases, simple questions, and commands; when listening, understand some ideas and familiar details presented in a clear, uncomplicated speech; when reading, understand short texts enhanced by visuals. During the second semester, students expand their ability from the first semester, and develop the ability to: when speaking and listening, use and understand learned expressions, sentences, and strings of sentences, questions, and commands; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, understand important ideas and some details in highly contextualized authentic texts. During both semesters content includes: the Self (family, friends, home, rooms, health, school, schedules, leisure activities, campus life, likes and dislikes, shopping, clothes, prices, sizes and quantity, pets and animals) and Beyond Self (geography, topography, direction, buildings and monuments, weather and seasons, symbols, cultural and historical figures, places and events, colors, numbers, days, dates, months, time, food and customs, transportation, travel, and professions and work.)

For students with 2-3 years of high school French. In the intermediate Courses students expand their previous ability in their language, and develop the ability to: when speaking, use strings of related sentences; when listening, understand most spoken language when the message is deliberately and carefully conveyed by a speaker accustomed to dealing with learners; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. Content includes topics culturally pertinent to the language; e.g., history, art, literature, music, cultural affairs, and civilization, with an emphasis on significant people and events in these fields. Familiar topics may include career choices, the environment, social issues, and political issues. Prerequisite: FRN 132 or placement at the Intermediate level.

For students with three or more years of French. In the advanced courses, students expand their previous ability in their language, and develop the ability to: when speaking, use simple dialogue of paragraph length in a series of cohesive and coherent paragraphs; when listening, understand most authentic spoken language; when writing, create a series of coherent paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. Content embraces concepts of broader cultural significance, including institutions, such as the educational system, the government, and political and social issues in the target culture. Both concepts and abstract topics of human and personal interest including music, literature, the arts, and the sciences. Prerequisite: FRN 232 or placement at the advanced level.

The course examines how race, gender and sexuality are represented in literary works by French male and female authors and film directors and how they have used alterity as a mirror for self-reflection, as an example for social change, and as the locus of a threat to cultural homogeneity.

For students with no previous study or 1-2 years of high school German. During the first semester, students develop the ability to: when speaking and writing, use short sentences, learned words and phrases, simple questions, and commands; when listening, understand some ideas and familiar details presented in a clear, uncomplicated speech; when reading, understand short texts enhanced by visuals. During the second semester, students expand their ability from the first semester, and develop the ability to: when speaking and listening, use and understand learned expressions, sentences, and strings of sentences, questions, and commands; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, understand important ideas and some details in highly contextualized authentic texts. During both semesters content includes: the Self (family, friends, home, rooms, health, school, schedules, leisure activities, campus life, likes and dislikes, shopping, clothes, prices, sizes and quantity, pets and animals) and Beyond Self (geography, topography, direction, buildings and monuments, weather and seasons, symbols, cultural and historical figures, places and events, colors, numbers, days, dates, months, time, food and customs, transportation, travel, and professions and work.)

In the Intermediate Courses, students expand their previous ability in their language, and develop the ability to: when speaking, use strings of related sentences; when listening, understand most spoken language when the message is deliberately and carefully conveyed by a speaker accustomed to dealing with learners; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. Content includes topics culturally pertinent to the language; e.g., history, art, literature, music, cultural affairs, and civilization, with an emphasis on significant people and events in these fields. Familiar topics may include career choices, the environment, social issues, and political issues. Prerequisite: GRM 132 or placement at the Intermediate level.

For students with three or more years of German. In the advanced courses students expand their previous ability in their language, and develop the ability to: when speaking, use simple dialogue of paragraph length in a series of cohesive and coherent paragraphs; when listening, understand most authentic spoken language; when writing, create a series of coherent paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. Content embraces concepts of broader cultural significance, including institutions, such as the educational system, the government, and political and social issues in the target culture. Both concepts and abstract topics of human and personal interest including music, literature, the arts, and the sciences. Prerequisite: GRM 232 or placement at the advanced level. (3-4 years of high school German).

For students with no previous study or 1-2 years of high school Latin. Introduction to Latin grammar and pronunciation. Development of listening, reading, and writing skills, and of the cross-cultural effects of Latin on the English language and of the Romans upon American life

For students with 2-3 years of high school Latin. Intensive review of Latin grammar with an emphasis on the development of reading comprehension. Materials used will include a variety of readings in Latin. Prerequisite: LAT 132 or placement at the Intermediate level.

For students with no previous study or 1-2 years of high school Spanish. During the first semester, students develop the ability to: when speaking and writing, use short sentences, learned words and phrases, simple questions, and commands; when listening, understand some ideas and familiar details presented in a clear, uncomplicated speech; when reading, understand short texts enhanced by visuals. During the second semester, students expand their ability from the first semester, and develop the ability to: when speaking and listening, use and understand learned expressions, sentences, and strings of sentences, questions, and commands; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, understand important ideas and some details in highly contextualized authentic texts. During both semesters content includes: the Self (family, friends, home, rooms, health, school, schedules, leisure activities, campus life, likes and dislikes, shopping, clothes, prices, sizes and quantity, pets and animals) and Beyond Self (geography, topography, direction, buildings and monuments, weather and seasons, symbols, cultural and historical figures, places and events, colors, numbers, days, dates, months, time, food and customs, transportation, travel, and professions and work.)

For students with 2-3 years of high school Spanish. In the intermediate courses, students expand their previous ability in their language, and develop the ability to: when speaking, use strings of related sentences; when listening, understand most spoken language when the message is deliberately and carefully conveyed by a speaker accustomed to dealing with learners; when writing, create simple paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. Content includes topics culturally pertinent to the language; e.g., history, art, literature, music, cultural affairs, and civilization, with an emphasis on significant people and events in these fields. Familiar topics may include career choices, the environment, social issues, and political issues. Prerequisite: SPA 132 or placement at the Intermediate level.

For students with three or more years of Spanish. In the advanced courses, students expand their previous ability in their language, and develop the ability to: when speaking, use simple dialogue of paragraph length in a series of cohesive and coherent paragraphs; when listening, understand most authentic spoken language; when writing, create a series of coherent paragraphs; when reading, acquire knowledge and new information from comprehensive authentic text. Content embraces concepts of broader cultural significance, including institutions, such as the educational system, the government, and political and social issues in the target culture. Both concepts and abstract topics of human and personal interest including music, literature, the arts, and the sciences. Prerequisite: SPA 232 or placement at the advanced level.

The course examines how race, gender and sexuality are represented in literary works by French male and female authors and film directors and how they have used alterity as a mirror for self-reflection, as an example for social change, and as the locus of a threat to cultural homogeneity.

This course will have students converse in Spanish at every class meeting. Topics will be varied, from the prosaic to the philosophical. They will include local news, weather, world events, eating habits of Spanish speaking countries, peer pressure, work, narration of unusual events, future plans, etc. The instructor will lead the class into meaningful conversation, where students will engage each other as in “real life situations”. Grammar will not be taught, but the instructor will point out and explain errors as they occur. It is expected that those errors will be avoided and eventually eliminated. The instructor will also correct “faulty” pronunciation, because this aspect of the language is just as important as any other. This is a conversational course and not a “writing” course. The course is a requirement for all Spanish majors, and it is meant particularly for students who have returned from at least one semester of study abroad in a Spanish speaking country. However, students who have not yet studied abroad, but have a high level of oral proficiency are invited to take the course at any time.

This course explores how medieval Christians attempted to reconquer territory lost after the eight-century Muslim invasion, and how this process of expanding Christianity continued into the "New World". Students will explore how the conquest of America was connected to policies which had previously existed throughout Spain, and will study the complex problems that emerge when two cultures collide. Special attention will be paid to the representation and the perspective of the "other".

Algebraic equations and simplification: factoring, common denominators and conjugates. Graphs of equations. Lines, quadratic curves: equations and graphs. Graphing curves with intercepts and asymptotes. Examples using algebraic, logarithmic and exponential and trigonometric functions. Use of mathematics technology.

Operations with matrices. Systems of linear equations. Linear programming. The simplex method. Sets and counting. Permutations and combinations. Probability. Conditional probability. Independence. Bayes' theorem. Markov chains. Absorbing Markov chains. Open to First-Year Business majors only.

A one semester introduction to differential and integral Calculus designed for Business Administration majors. Topics include limits, derivatives, rates, exponential functions, antiderivatives, graphs, logarithms and exponential functions, antiderivatives, differential equations. The course emphasizes computation, problem solving and applications. Students may not receive credit for both MTH 125 and MTH 119.

Calculus of a single variable: functions, limits, derivatives, differentiation rules, applications of derivatives, integrals, techniques of integration, applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, first and second order differential equations.

Calculus of a single variable: functions, limits, derivatives, differentiation rules, applications of derivatives, integrals, techniques of integration, applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, first and second order differential equations. (This course is not part of the Moreau Honors Scholars Program)

Calculus of a single variable: functions, limits, derivatives, differentiation rules, applications of derivatives, integrals, techniques of integration, applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, first and second order differential equations. Prerequisite: MTH 125.

Fundamentals of Physics for students of biology. Topics in classical mechanics, heat and molecular view of gases; electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. Three periods of lecture and two hours of laboratory a week for two semesters. Recommended: MTH 125 and MTH 126.

Brief introduction to vectors and basic concepts of calculus; kinematics; Newton's laws, force, work and power; conservative forces, potential energy; momentum, collisions; rotational motion, angular momentum, torque; oscillations, simple harmonic motion; gravitation and planetary motion; fluid dynamics; kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics; heat capacity and transport. Co-requisite: MTH 125.

The primary goal of this introductory course is to provide a broad understanding of governmental institutions and political behavior in the United States. This course covers the development of institutions and ideas from the founding era, the interaction among institutions and between the levels of government in the formulation and implementation of public policy, and the impact of citizens and groups on the American political system. Fulfills the Cornerstone Social Scientific Inquiry requirement.

The variations in political systems of states will be explored in terms of state-society relations. Types of democratic and authoritarian systems will be investigated, as well as conditions of their consolidation, change or transformation. In addition, the role of such forces as political protest and participation, ideologies and civil society on shaping politics and policy outcomes will be explored through comparative case studies of countries around the world.

An exploration of the formation of foreign policy, the structure and processes of international systems, patterns of conflict, economic and security issues, and institutions and processes of conflict resolution.

The dilemmas facing all governments: On what principles should the political order be based? What is the nature of the just state? What determines citizenship, political authority, and power? What is the good life and how is it related to the political order and the satisfaction of justice?

Principles underlying physiological psychology, learning, perception, altered states of consciousness, human development, human memory and emotion, personality, social behavior, intelligence, and the behavior disorders. Prerequisite for all other courses in the Department except PSY 261.  Fulfills the Cornerstone Social Scientific Inquiry requirement.

Study of child development from conception through preadolescence. It emphasizes an understanding of developmental research methods and theories and examines the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, personality and moral aspects of development. Pre-requisite: PSY 101.

The course is an introduction to the discipline of sociology and an overview of the main theories, basic concepts, and research methods used in the field. Using a social justice lens, the course examines the relationship between individuals and groups and their roles in society, with discussion of topics including culture, social structure and institutions, socialization, social movements and change, social class, race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, family, crime and criminal justice, and global conflicts. Open to first-years and sophomores, upper-class students must obtain permission of the instructor. Fulfills the Cornerstone Social Scientific Inquiry requirement.

This course will provide students with an introduction to the scientific study of human communication disorders, the biological processes of speech, language, and hearing. It will study etiology, prevalence, incidence, and the prevention of communication disorders.

This course is a survey of the critical theory behind, and the cultural role of various modes of performance (primarily theater, dance and music). Historical and contemporary examples of how performance shapes and is shaped by the world we live in will provide a foundation for students to build a life of creative practice or critical engagement with the performing arts.

This class is meant as an introduction to the theories and practices of our contemporary visual world. We will look at a range of imagery from fine art, to advertisements, to family photographs as a way to understand the images but also as a way to understand ourselves. Foundational concepts in visual art theory and composition will be introduced through reading texts, looking at art, and engaging with artists. The class will also use these concepts as a lens to explore contemporary culture as we experience it in the news, online and at home.

This course will provide an overview of dance styles and techniques including ballet, modern, tap and jazz. The focus will be on placement, movement, and the effort required to execute shapes that are prevalent in these various styles. This class is appropriate for the student looking to expand their understanding of the world of dance.

An introduction to the principles of tap dance technique. Students will learn the fundamental steps of tap dance. Emphasis is placed on rhythmic structure, technique, style, and vocabulary of tap dance.

An introduction to the American dance form of jazz. Class focuses on the development of strength, flexibility, isolation, and control through a series of stretches, strengthening exercises, and center floor combinations.

This course will cover ballet technique: The principles of proper alignment, placement, ballet terminology and steps. Ballet barre and center will give students the practice required for developing their dance ability. This class is open to both beginning ballet students and to those who have had more classical training. 

An introductory course in visual problem solving and conceptual thinking as it relates to graphic design. Students gain understanding of the elements and principles of design.

In this hands-on studio course, students learn the concepts of digital illustration for use in the graphic design field. The technologies of vector (graphic) and raster (photographic) image making will be studies using the software Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Projects will focus on illustrative solutions for various design problems. These may include the making of logos, symbols, and icons as well as illustrations for use in advertising, publication, package design, website design, as well as other graphic design applications.

This one-semester survey explores major developments in art and architecture from Antiquity through the 19th Century, considering historical events and ideological shifts which contributed to the stylistic changes. Trips to Boston museums enhance class content.

Fulfills History Cornerstone Requirement

Unleash your creativity in this fun and satisfying class in which students learn to read and create music. Broad topics for the course include rhythm, melody, and harmony. Students will learn to write their own music using music notation software. Open to Music majors and minors. Others with Permission of the instructor. No previous musical experience is required.

Introduction to Music Technology enables students to make their own music using music sequencing software.  The course teaches basic MIDI and audio recording, editing, effects processing, and mixing.  The class also covers the history of popular music from the perspective of production.  Students will work on their own music projects, as well as weekly assignments that demonstrate competency in using the software.  No previous music experience is necessary.

This workshop provides an introduction to the study of the piano in a class setting, and is intended for beginning students. Students will learn about reading music, basic chords, piano technique, and both individual and ensemble performance. Students will use digital pianos with headphones for individualized instruction. The course culminates with a performance for the college community.

The course will introduce students to the many facets of arts administration in the visual and performing arts. Topics to be investigated will include: the role of arts in society; management strategies; funding venues; and legal and ethical issues in the arts.

Using paint, paper, and digital media, students are introduced to the principals of color and color interaction. Students study and apply the physical and optical properties of color, its symbolic and expressive uses, and artistic theories governing its use. Beginning students are encouraged to take this as a foundational class.

This course will introduce students to the basic mechanics of drawing and the expressive potential of mark making. Beginning students will learn to draw from observation and learn the basics of perspective.

This course will introduce students to the basic mechanics of drawing and the expressive potential of mark making. Beginning students will learn to draw from observation and learn the basics of perspective.

This course explores the elements and principles of design in the studio arts. Composition, space, line, shape, color, and texture will be investigated in order to enhance creative problem solving. Emphasis will be placed on creating two-dimensional works of art with various media and applications. Beginning students are encouraged to take this as a foundational class.

This topics course will examine focused projects that will change each time the course is offered. Possible topics include Artisits Homemade books, experimental media, collage, etc. Course may be taken twice as long as topics differ.

Beginning students acquire technical proficiency with digital techniques while exploring their personal aesthetic vision. Learn how to take, print and talk about photographs. Material costs include photographic paper and accessories. Cameras available for loan at no cost.

Beginning work on the actor's physical, vocal, and emotional tools. Basic rules, mechanics, and methods of analysis for developing a part in a play.