Spring 2027

What does it actually look like to build and sustain a career in music right now? This course approaches that question through the lived reality of professional musicians working across a range of musical ecosystems. Topics will include living as a touring musician, networking and visibility, the recording industry, auditions, grants and funding, management and

This seminar course explores and enacts multidirectional modes of research in and through dance. The course moves through lectures, workshops and experiments that activate processes of creation/performance and guide each student in the development of a portfolio of documents related to professional practice. Students will create social and

This course is designed to be the culmination of the BFA Dance Lab program. Critical Dance Processes: Senior Thesis Workshop supports projects emerging from research in and through the

This course will introduce students to the multiple ways of “knowing and knowledges” that dance and dancing offers within and alongside the landscape of contemporary art making.  We will gather and engage with experiences, practices and processes that help to define what we think of as “contemporary” issues at the intersection of

The cell is the fundamental organizational unit of all living organisms on Earth.  In this class we will investigate cell structure and function, learn about DNA replication and transcription, find out how proteins are synthesized, folded, localized, and regulated, ultimately coming to

Studio instruction in cello. There will be an emphasis on creating and working towards an end-of-term project for each student.

This intermediate to advanced level ceramics course is designed for students with at least one college-level ceramics prerequisite who want to explore sculptures, vessels, or functional forms. Assignments will be conceptually driven, requiring independent

This course delves into modern theories of bonding, especially as they relate to the reaction patterns of functional groups.  These theories will be used to rationalize the patterns of electron flow in chemical reactions with a focus on the understanding of why mechanistic patterns emerge and we will and develop an understanding for how chemists determine mechanisms

It is trite but true: kids grow up so fast. In this course we will discuss the incredible growth of infants, toddlers, and children in multiple domains (physical, cognitive, emotional/social). We will discover how growth in each domain affects the others. We will explore enduring topics of discourse in child development, such

Experience the infectious energy of Brazilian percussion! Designed as a welcoming and relaxed space, this course invites you to step away from academic stress and into the collective pocket of the groove. Together, we will explore the foundational rhythms of samba, learning to listen, react, and play as a unified community. Students will get hands-on experience with

In 1936, Alan Turing wrote a paper that invented computer science. Not a piece of computer science, not a contribution to it. The whole thing. “On Computable Numbers, with an Application to the Entscheidungsproblem” asked a question that nobody had thought to formalize: what does it mean to compute something? And in answering it, Turing proved

Our digital world is increasingly overrun with slop. But live performance is stronger than ever, as talented writers create thrilling plays that push the form—and the culture—forward. In this class, we will read and discuss contemporary plays, with a particular focus on formally inventive plays produced in

Light or intense, fluid or challenging, conversation is inherently social. It transforms participants from passive recipients of information into active producers and transmitters of knowledge, as well as of socio-cultural practices. Across contexts, conversations do more than communicate ideas - they shape

In this 2-credit course, students will engage with different lighting techniques for photography, learn how to analyze light on-location, and apply lighting strategies to convey emotional and narrative meaning in their images. This class combines demonstrations and regular in-class and independent

Students engage in writing practices that support and assist with thesis projects and artist book publications.

When observing nature, we find flowing forms in water, air, geologic shifts, animal and plant life – basically in everything that moves, including us. Myriad currents are discernible, energizing, and wondrous. When noticing the motion of a particular animal, we can sense the full-bodied attentiveness, the direction, the intention, and the

Dalcroze Eurhythmics: what does a conductor do? What can embodiment, proprioception, and attention to nuance teach us about how we express ourselves and interpret the expression of others? How do conductors lead groups of musicians without making a sound?

Fake news, reality television, “IRL” – asserting the veracity of our perceptions is a constant preoccupation in contemporary culture. What is real? Realism

Learning to draw is as much about learning how to use your hand as it is learning how to see. The focus of this course is learning to draw from observation and developing close looking skills; to that end this course will expand your capacity to see and represent what you see by inviting you to explore an array of methods, materials, and techniques.  Drawing

Projects in Design | Costume | Scenic | Light  Calling all designers! This course provides an accredited platform for advanced & intermediate produced, semi produced and research work in scenic, costume, lighting and design.

This course introduces students to the basic language of 3D animation and modeling.  Students will be expected to become familiar with the basic principles of the MAYA program. A series of modeled objects placed in locations will be created. The emphasis will be on becoming proficient with modelling forms, texturing using Arnold

Students in this advanced level course will use research in both texts and images, and reflective writing, to expand their critical thinking skills and their photographic practice. Peer critique will be a central component of the course, facilitating constructive evaluation of work in progress. By the end of the semester, students will produce

What is action? What is character? What is an “event”? What are gestures, timing, rhythm and stakes? How do actors, playwrights, and directors collaborate to create an experience/event in space and time? How do illusion and anti-illusion collude and compete to make the representation “real?” This workshop/seminar offers theater artists the

In this course, students will discover Taiwan through its history, culture, food, popular culture, technology, and everyday life. We will explore how Taiwan has changed over time, from its traditional roots to its modern society, including its development in technology, democracy, and freedom. Students will also learn about Taiwan’s connections with China, the United States,

Actors and singers study remarkably similar skills: efficient use of the body and breath, research and development of character and context, staying present and emotionally connected. But even the most seasoned performer feels doubly exposed when asked to sing and act at the same time. In this class, using repertoire as varied as incidental music for Shakespeare, musical