Courses

Readings in twentieth-century Chinese novels and short stories. May be repeated three times when the topic is different.

This course is primarily discussion and critique, in which selected thematic topics are presented, drawn from art history and contemporary art, as well as relevant cultural, social, and/or political subjects and issues. Students will present their own work for discussion assignments. The development of critical skills will be emphasized.

This variable topics course is an introduction to the tools and rhetoric necessary to compose for digital media. Platforms vary by section and may include podcasting, website development, video essays, data visualizations, or infographics. The focus is on practice, informed by theories of digital rhetoric. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different.

May be repeated for credit when project themes differ. Each offering of this course will have a pre-announced theme that will serve as the basis for student projects that draw on one or more areas of computer science: typically, knowledge developed in previous courses in the major. Students will have the option of working in small groups, but may work individually instead.

May be repeated for credit when topics differ. An examination of computational approaches to problem solving in a variety of contexts, either within the computer science discipline or between computer science and other disciplines. Students will be given an understanding of how knowledge is developed and managed using digital technologies in various disciplines.

VT:DANCE

In addition to the refinement of technical skills the class includes illustrated lectures on historical and contemporary photography, gallery and museum visits, and group critiques. The topic and necessary preparation will be announced before pre-registration. Course is repeatable, up to 3 times, for credit. This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F

The topic (traditional or digital photography) and necessary preparation will be announced before pre-registration. Course is repeatable, up to 3 times, for credit. This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F

Seminar discussion of interdisciplinary research methods and interpretations in African history. Topics may include new approaches to environmental history, the study of precolonial urban settlements, gender and women's history, research using oral sources and popular culture, African philosophies and knowledge systems, archives, monuments, and public history. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different.

In addition to the prerequisite, additional experience with digital tonal- and color- correction techniques (ARTS 205 or equivalent) is recommended. Required equipment will be announced before pre-registration. Course is repeatable, up to 3 times, for credit. This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F