A topics course is one that is not regularly offered at the University of Lethbridge. Departments may use topics courses to try out a new course that they are considering regularizing, or for faculty to offer courses related to their research. Series courses are a group of courses within a certian genre and the offering changes every semester. You may take multiple topics and series courses for credit as long as each offering is distinct (i.e. having significantly different titles).
If you have any questions about topics courses, please contact the Fine Arts Advising Office (W660).
Summer & Fall 2020 Topics/Series Courses
SUMMER 2020
Summer Session I
Photography / Art / Walking / Literature
Walking. Virginia Wolf walked as did Henry David Thoreau. in fact, walking was an integral part of their creative practice, as it was for Simone de Beauvoir, Frederick Nietzsche, and Jean-Jaques Rousseau among many other artists, writers and philosophers. In a studio context, this class will look at the relationship of writing, walking, photography and art production. The class will read, write, walk, look at works and creative movements influenced by the act of walking as a creative process
NOTE: A significant portion of this course will involve walking and/or light hiking however efforts will be made to accommodate all abilities.
Introduction to Ceramic Art
This course will explore approaches to working with ceramic materials in a fine arts context. Basic construction methods and surface design techniques will be taught alongside discussions of contemporary theoretical approaches to working with ceramics. Special attention will be given to assisting students with strategies for incorporating ceramics into their individual art practices.
FALL 2020
Advanced Studio
The following instructors will be available as supervising faculty members for the above mentioned classes in Spring 2020:
- Dagmar Dahle
- Don Gill
Students who register for these courses will interview with each of the supervising faculty members to determine which faculty member will be their instructor of record. Students must ensure they are registered in the correct section of the course with their assigned instructor by the end of the add/drop period.
Senior Studio
The following instructors will be available as supervising faculty members for the above mentioned classes in Spring 2020:
- Dagmar Dahle
- Don Gill
Students who register for these courses will interview with each of the supervising faculty members to determine which faculty member will be their instructor of record. Students must ensure they are registered in the correct section of the course with their assigned instructor by the end of the add/drop period.
FALL 2020
Scenic Construction
This course explores the construction and installation of scenic designs. Students enrolled in this course will learn to cost shows, build them and install them in both mock settings as well as real scenarios.
Prerequisite: Drama 2810
FALL 2020
Seminar in Jazz History
Music 3000 A
3.0 Credit Hours
This course provides a comprehensive overview of jazz history, covering the major jazz styles and important musicians that have pioneered this music. We will trace jazz from its infancy, beginning in New Orleans and will highlight how this music has developed through the years and has grown into various sub-genres. Some of the styles that will be covered include: Early Jazz, Swing Era, Bebop, Cool and Fusion.
Other topics will include learning important jazz terminology, becoming acquainted with the preeminent jazz artists within each style, and most importantly analyzing how jazz has evolved and inspired other music genres since early in the twentieth-century. We will connect the important stylistic periods of the past and trace the various directions these trends have gone since. This course will provide students the opportunity to broaden their understanding and appreciation of this diverse music form. This course provides a broad overview of jazz history, covering the major jazz styles and important musicians that have pioneered this music. We will trace jazz from its infancy, beginning in New Orleans and will highlight how this music has developed through the years and has grown into various sub-genres.
History of Rock & Roll to1970
MUSI 3200 A
3.0 Credit Hours
This course is designed to give the student a historical overview of the development of rock ‘n roll from its roots up until the end of the 60’s. This will be presented in a chronological manner, beginning with a brief overview of rock ‘n roll’s ancestors and influences. It will go on to study the musical and cultural melting pot of the 1950’s, followed by the effects of the British Invasion of the 60’s. A discussion of developments occurring in North America following the British Invasion will be the culminating point of this class.
SUMMER 2020
Summer Session I
Design Thinking and Creativity
This course investigates the application of design thinking in the pursuit of creative, innovative, efficient and responsible solutions to contemporary problems in various contexts. Topics include industrial and product design, architecture and urban planning, system and interface design, and design related topics in classical philosophy, contemporary politics, behaviour economics, and social psychology
Prerequisites: New Media 2040 OR a minimum of 45.0 credit hours