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COR 260 - Democracies
The 20th century saw the international triumph of the twin pillars of modern Western life: capitalism and democracy. The 21st century problems of globalism, environmental degradation and terrorism, however, all pose unique challenges to these institutions. This course will study the origins and development of our primary ideals of social organization. Students will actively engage questions about the value and future of capitalism and democracy while learning about its past.
Prerequisites: Complete COR-120 and COR-125 or COR-130 and ENG-112
Credits: 3
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COR 270 - Heroines and Heroes
Western culture has long reserved a special word for the greatest human achievements: heroic. Heroic tales range from ancient epics to today’s movies, sports broadcasts, political campaigns etc. What do heroic stories tell us about who we are, have been, and aspire to be? Does heroic describe our ultimate potential, or has it lost meaning? This course examines heroines/heroes in wide-ranging works, adopting varied critical approaches to examining their profound influence on how we understand ourselves and our world.
Credits: 3
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COR 280 - Colonialism and Western Identity
The West: what is it? Is it a place, a set of ideas and traditions, a period of history, an economic or political system? This course will examine how the West must be understood through encounters with the rest of the world, through the interactions between West and non-West. Colonialism initially determined the nature of those interactions, and the legacies of colonialism continue to shape Western identity today.
Prerequisites: COR-120 and COR-130, OR COR-130 and ENG-112.
Credits: 3
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COR 310 - The Global Condition
Is the world getting better? Is there such a thing as global “progress” and, if so, what does it look like? Students will examine the idea of progress from different theoretical, cultural and marginalized perspectives, considering how progress has been defined, by whom, and by which standards. They will apply their understandings of progress to contemporary global phenomena such as economic globalization, international organizations, violent conflict, interactions between humans and the environment, and the spread of new technologies.
Prerequisites: COR-210, COR-220, COR-230, COR-240 COR-320 is the required corequisite course.
Credits: 3
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COR 320 - Global Studies II: Human Rights and Responsibilities
Are human rights universal? Should they be? This course uses film, fiction, and other contemporary media and traditional sources to explore how different groups of people around the world define and debate human rights. Students will investigate how a variety of religious, philosophical, and social traditions challenge contemporary efforts to find a global definition of human rights.
Prerequisites: COR-210, COR-220 COR-230 COR-240 COR-310 is the required corequisite course.
Credits: 3
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COR 330 - Local Contexts, Global Connect
In an interconnected world, what makes particular peoples or places unique? How do the forces of tradition and change play out in different local contexts? Each COR 330 section allows students guided by faculty with relevant expertise, to gain in-depth knowledge of a particular people culture, and/or region. Students generate their own questions about continuity and change as the global meets the local, and participate in a dialogue about the various topics studied in all COR 330 courses.
Prerequisites: Complete four 200-level Core courses
Credits: 3
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COR 470 - Global Studies Senior Seminar
Allows seniors in the Global Studies minor to deepen their understanding of global relationships, institutions, and differences, and to explore their own path towards a globalized personal and professional life. Students write a biography of a global citizen, study an international institution that impacts their future profession, and use social theory as a tool for understanding identity, power, and resistance on the world stage. Offered only during fall semesters.
Prerequisites: Permission of the Assistant Dean of Global Engagement. Intended for senior students in the Global Studies Minor.
Credits: 3
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Creative Media |
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CCM 490 - Summer Internship
This is a zero credit course for students completing internship hours in the summer and taking and internship course in the fall.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Dean
Credits: 0
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CRE 100 - Making Art
This foundational course for Creative Media program students will explore areas necessary for artistic exploration and achievement. These areas include: inspiration, mimesis, essence abstraction, mixed media, execution and audience. We will draw upon several artistic disciplines in this class, namely visual art, creative writing interactive design, filmmaking and videography games, music and sound, and performance.
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in CREM.BFA, or by permission of Dean.
Credits: 3
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CRE 100L - Making Art - Studio
This foundational course for Creative Media program students will explore areas necessary for artistic exploration and achievement. These areas include: inspiration, mimesis, essence abstraction, mixed media, execution and audience. We will draw upon several artistic disciplines in this class, namely visual art, creative writing interactive design, filmmaking and videography games, music and sound, and performance.
Credits: 0
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CRE 200 - Creative Media Salon I
The Creative Media “Salon” experiences, along with the Studio courses, are the cornerstone of the program. The Salon provides an environment for students from different creative focus areas to come together and explore the creative process, to intellectually contextualize their own work and the work of their peers, to collaborate if desired, and to continually expand their horizons. The Salon is part seminar and part workshop-offering students the simultaneous experiences of hands-on experimentation, creating personal work critiquing one another’s work, and discussing the connections between aesthetic theory and artistic practice. This “art as inquiry” process was embedded in the CRE 100 course for first year students, so at this point (in their second year), it should be a way of working with which they are familiar. The Salon is not a mere,”playground,” however; it will be grounded in specific readings, creative hands-on projects and-most importantly for Salon 1 and 2-the student’s parallel Core experience. The Salon 1 course will work with the content of COR 220, the Aesthetics course. Thus, the focus here will be on the Western art tradition, and the function and power of art in society. We will take the issues raised in COR 220, and work with them as a community of artists. There will be supplementary readings and key creative projects to help unpack the specific topical areas.
Prerequisites: COMPLETE CRE-100.
Credits: 1
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CRE 240 - Creative Media: Professional Practices
Students will explore and develop a variety of topics to assist in a successful launch of their career in the creative industries. These include professional practices, identifying exhibition or publication opportunities, portfolio building, marketing oneself, and using social media tools and networking. The course allows students to work on materials specific to gaining internships and employment. Students will analyze and apply ethical codes of conduct to a variety of scenarios applicable to their industry.
Prerequisites: Open to Creative Media Majors only and must have completed 30 credits
Credits: 1
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CRE 250 - Creative Media Portfolio I
Combine the skills and ideas you’ve acquired in multiple areas of creative media studies to begin producing a body of work that is professionally executed and has conceptual integrity. Through a combination of class critique and special studio sessions, you will strive to realize work that reflects your unique creative vision.
Prerequisites: COMPLETE CRE-200.
Credits: 3
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CRE 250L - Creative Media Port 1 - Studio
Combine the skills and ideas you’ve acquired in multiple areas of creative media studies to begin producing a body of work that is professionally executed and has conceptual integrity. Through a combination of class critique and special studio sessions, you will strive to realize work that reflects your unique creative vision.
Credits: 0
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CRE 300 - Creative Media Salon II
What is it in art that brings us together across cultures and continents, and finally, what is it in art and the world that art represents that defines us essentially as human beings? In this two-credit salon, CREM students will be given the framework and structure to find their own lives in the discussion. This course will be offered online only, with the hope that the majority of students will be participating from their study abroad sites.
Prerequisites: COMPLETE CRE-200, CRE-250.
Credits: 2
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CRE 350 - Creative Media Portfolio 2
In this upper level portfolio class you will learn to refine your creative vision and hone your artistic craft. A panel of faculty and special guests will provide critique and challenge you to push your creative work further. Special studio sessions will further enrich and expand your artistic practice.
Prerequisites: Complete CRE-250, CRE-300
Credits: 3
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CRE 350L - Creative Media Portfolio 2 - Studio
In this upper level portfolio class you will learn to refine your creative vision and hone your artistic craft. A panel of faculty and special guests will provide critique and challenge you to push your creative work further. Special studio sessions will further enrich and expand your artistic practice.
Prerequisites: Complete CRE-250, CRE-300. Must be taken concurrently with CRE-350.
Credits: 3
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CRE 400 - Creative Media Salon 3
Does an artist carry a responsibility to champion new technology, preserve culture, or speak to human rights? Is newer necessarily better? In addition to wrestling with such questions, in this third Creative Media “Salon” we examine issues of self-branding, marketing, professional presentation, and other key career-oriented issues that impact innovative artists. Students will discover where they fit in, and as importantly, where they don’t. This will lead to a plan for how to,”position” oneself upon graduation.
Prerequisites: Complete CRE-300, CRE-350
Credits: 3
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CRE 490 - Creative Media Internship
This course provides Creative Media BFA students with hands-on experience at a designated internship site. Students apply skills and aptitudes developed in the classroom in actual professional settings at organizations such as museums, galleries, design studios or media production companies. During the semester students must work a minimum of 135 hours at the internship site.
Prerequisites: CREM.BFA students with 57 or more completed credits and program director approval.
Credits: 3
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CRJ 120 - Criminal Law
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundamentals of substantive criminal law. Students will learn the essential elements of crimes and the rationale underlying criminal law. The nature of jurisdiction, the criminal act, the criminal state of mind and matters affecting responsibility for criminal conduct are included. (Fall only)
Credits: 3
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CRJ 121 - Criminal Procedure
This course focuses on the rules and procedures governing how the American criminal justice system must process individuals suspected, accused, and convicted of law violations. (Spring only)
Credits: 3
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CRJ 150 - American Correctional System, the
A critical survey of the correctional system covering historical development of the American correctional system, probation and parole correctional facilities, community corrections programs, and current problems, needs and trends. (Spring only)
Credits: 3
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CRJ 225 - The Law of Searching, Seizing and Using Digital Evidence
Computer evidence (“digital evidence”) is being used every day in our country to convict criminals of crimes ranging from possession of child pornography to embezzlement to murder. Every competent, modern law enforcement officer understands the significance of digital evidence in every case submitted for prosecution. Students will be required to learn, and apply legal principles that govern how this vital evidence is recovered (and used) to insure that it will be legally admissible in court.
Prerequisites: Complete CRJ-120, FOR-240 and 60 completed credits, or permission of the Program Director.
Credits: 3
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CRJ 230 - Criminal Investigation
Studies the history, theory and fundamentals of criminal investigation from the crime scene to the courtroom, with emphasis on techniques appropriate to specific crimes. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: Take CRJ-120 or CRJ-121.
Credits: 3
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CRJ 240 - Family Violence: Crisis and Justice
This course provides an understanding of the psychological, social and legal factors related to child abuse/neglect and violent domestic relationships in America. Students will comprehend the root causes of family violence and the mutigenerational effects on its victims and society. They will identify the challenges of such acts for our criminal justice, social service and health care systems and articulate sometimes contradictory societal and legal responses to family violence?including prevention efforts protection and treatment services, legal strategies, and current legislation.
Credits: 3
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CRJ 255 - White-Collar Crime
This course will provide students with a thorough presentation of the various types of white-collar crime identified by our law enforcement community. Students will gain insight into the motives behind white-collar crime and methods used by white-collar criminals to pursue their criminal endeavors. Students will also be presented with enforcement strategies and techniques.
Prerequisites: Complete CRJ-120 or have completed 30 credits
Credits: 3
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CRJ 260 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice
A research project related to a specific police or,correctional interest or operation in consultation,with the faculty advisor. Course meets at the,discretion of the instructor; project required for,grade.
Credits: 3
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CRJ 270 - Police Operations & Supervision
Studies activities of law-enforcement agencies with emphasis on the patrol function and the prevention of crime, including traffic investigative, juvenile, vice and other specialized operational units. (Fall only)
Credits: 3
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CRJ 280 - Part-Time Law Enforcement Officer,Certification
Provides students with information and training to,prepare for certification as a part-time police,officer in Vermont, exclusive of firearm training.,The primary focus is on police procedure, with,attention spent on criminal law, laws of arrest,,search and seizure, juvenile law, and laws,regarding motor vehicles and liability. At the end,of the course, students will have the opportunity,to take the state exam for Vermont Criminal,Justice Training Council standards for Phase 1,Certification.
Credits: 3
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CRJ 290 - CRJ Field Experience
Prerequisite: Criminal Justice major, second year status. Requires twelve hours per week of field work. Students will participate in and observe at local police departments, correctional facilities and other related criminal justice agencies. Students are expected to arrange their own transportation.
Credits: 3
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CRJ 310 - Investigative Interviewing
This is an introductory course dealing with the principles and practices of interviewing. The course will include a review of interviewing theory and practical exercises intended to help students interested in criminal justice or public service to develop effective interviewing skills.
Prerequisites: CRJ-230 or permission of Program Director
Credits: 3
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CRJ 420 - Research Methods Criminal Justice II
A research project related to a specific police or,correctional interest or operation in consultation,with faculty advisor. Course meets at discretion,of the advisor; project paper required for grade.
Credits: 3
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CRJ 450 - Seminar in Criminal Justice
An in-depth examination of selected topics related,to effective policing such as, but not limited to,,the issues of recruitment, retention, excessive,force, corruption, civilian review boards,,community-based policing, allocation of resources,,cultural diversity, participative management, job,stress, and program budgeting. Emphasis is,directed toward leadership and executive,development. Project paper or comprehensive,examination required for grade.
Credits: 3
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CRJ 480 - Criminal Investigations, Advanced
This course provides Criminal Justice majors with a comprehensive learning experience involving the art of criminal investigations. Students will review selected material from previous criminal justice courses and apply this knowledge to simulated crime scenes. Students will initially receive guidance from instructors, but will eventually perform investigations individually and as part of an investigative team.
Prerequisites: CRJ-310 Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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CRJ 490 - Criminal Justice Field Experience
Requires twenty-four hours per week of field-work. Students will routinely be required to meet with a supervising faculty member on campus and at their internship site. Students, with the aid of a Criminal Justice faculty member, are allowed to select from any state, local, or federal criminal justice agency participating in this program. Students are expected to provide their own transportation.
Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 6
EHS
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CRJ 495 - Vermont Police Academy, Enforcement Training
An intensive 15-week program in residence at the Vermont Police Academy. This course is offered to qualified Professional Studies/Criminal Justice majors who must meet the admission standards of the Academy.
Prerequisites: Must have permission from the program director and meet the admission requirements of the Police Academy.
Credits: 15
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DAT 120 - Business Foundations
Knowledge of the interrelatedness of various business variables is among the most demanded qualifications for professionals today working in data analytics. The general aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the basic functions of a business using a project-based approach so that teams can learn by putting theory into practice.
Credits: 3
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DAT 210 - Introduction to Data Analytics
In computing and business, data analysis is a fundamental, challenging, and interdisciplinary task. Solving problems requires an understanding of how data is generated, analyzed, interpreted, and presented. This course is a practical and project-based exploration of introductory data analysis techniques using relevant languages and tools to extract meaning from data to produce and inform solutions.
Prerequisites: Complete MTH-180 and any CSI introductory programming course.
Credits: 3
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DAT 220 - Communication Foundations
This course covers the principles and methods for effective communication. Students will learn visual methods and techniques that increase understanding the collaborative nature of modern business and invoke entrepreneurial spirit. Emphasis will be placed on the identification of personal traits, audience, collaboration and public speaking. Identify software platforms for designing and delivering strong messages. Learning outcomes will include the creation of a process book for reflection on learning outcomes.
Prerequisites: Complete DAT-120
Credits: 3
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DAT 310 - Advanced Data Analytics
In computing and business, data analysis is a fundamental, challenging, and interdisciplinary task. Solving problems requires an understanding of how data is generated, analyzed, interpreted, and presented. This course is a practical and project-based exploration of advanced data analysis techniques using relevant languages and tools to extract meaning from data to produce and inform solutions.
Prerequisites: Complete DAT-210 and any CSI advanced programming course.
Credits: 3
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DAT 330 - Data Mining
This course will introduce students to data mining and its applications in business and social problems. The course will cover supervised data mining techniques for building prediction models that include decision trees, random
decision forests, training and testing using multi-fold cross validation and using entropy measures for weighting features. It will also cover an unsupervised data mining technique called apriori that is used for discovering
patterns in data and exploring associations between variables.
Prerequisites: Complete CSI-270 or CSI-281.
Credits: 3
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DAT 410 - Machine Learning
This course will introduce students to practical machine learning and its applications. It will cover both supervised and unsupervised clustering algorithms and their applications in business problems like market segmentation. Students will also become familiar with artificial neural networks and thier use in prediction modeling. Software packages and tools related to machine learning algorithms will also be covered.
Prerequisites: Complete CSI-270 or CSI-281.
Credits: 3
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DAT 430 - Data Visualization
This course covers the principles and methods for visualizing data that are drawn from the fields of statistics, perceptionm graphic design, cognitive psychology, information design, communications, and data mining. Students will learn visual representation methods and techniques that increase the understanding of complex data and models. Emphasis will be placed on the identification of patterns, trends, and differences from sata sets across categories, space, and time. The ways that humans process and encode visual and textual information will be discussed in relation to selecting the appropriate methods for the display of quantitative and qualitative data.
Prerequisites: Complete DAT-210.
Credits: 3
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DFM 100 - Film Studies: Screenings
Provides critical exposure to film in all its varieties. Students will apply aspects from other film courses to evaluate criteria for a,”successful” (or “failed”) film. Post-screening discussions, readings of key essays, and periodic analysis or response papers will foster student’s ability to critically analyze and articulate all aspects ofthe craft, including screenwriting cinematography, editing, acting, and sound. This course will be taken over three different semesters.
Prerequisites: DFM majors only.
Credits: 1
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DFM 100A - Film Studies: Screenings
Provides critical exposure to film in all its varieties. Students will apply aspects from other film courses to evaluate criteria for a “successful” (or “failed”) film. Post-screening discussions, readings of key essays, and periodic analysis or response papers will foster student’s ability to critically analyze and articulate all aspects ofthe craft, including screenwriting cinematography, editing, acting, and sound. This course will be taken over three different semesters.
Prerequisites: DFM majors only.
Credits: 1
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DFM 100B - Film Studies: Screenings
Provides critical exposure to film in all its varieties. Students will apply aspects from other film courses to evaluate criteria for a “successful” (or “failed”) film. Post-screening discussions, readings of key essays, and periodic analysis or response papers will foster student’s ability to critically analyze and articulate all aspects ofthe craft, including screenwriting cinematography, editing, acting, and sound. This course will be taken over three different semesters.
Prerequisites: DFM majors only.
Credits: 1
CCM
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DFM 100C - Film Studies: Screenings
Provides critical exposure to film in all its varieties. Students will apply aspects from other film courses to evaluate criteria for a “successful” (or “failed”) film. Post-screening discussions, readings of key essays, and periodic analysis or response papers will foster student’s ability to critically analyze and articulate all aspects ofthe craft, including screenwriting cinematography, editing, acting, and sound. This course will be taken over three different semesters.
Prerequisites: DFM majors only.
Credits: 1
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DFM 110 - Filmmaking, Introduction to
In this course students are introduced to the language of film. Through a combination of lecture, screenings, discussion research and cohort projects students will investigate the fundamentals of time-based media (the fourth dimension), the evolving landscape of film production and the social impact of filmic-storytelling.
Credits: 3
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DFM 120 - Fundamentals of Digital Music
This course will teach students the basics of music, and how to create music on the computer. Topics include rhythm, phrasing, harmony, melody and song construction. This is an exciting opportunity, given the virtually unlimited power of today?s Digital Audio Workstations. Music can be assembled from pre-composed elements, played live into the computer, written as notes on an electronic score, or keyed in using a midi piano keyboard. Students will use these digital tools to capture their ideas or inspiration and turn them into music. Several projects will be required, in various styles, for a number of different purposes.
Credits: 3
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DFM 185 - Directing & Acting for the Screen
Students will learn to break down and analyze film performances by significant filmmakers whose work with actors is considered important to the history of film. Students will study Stanislavski-based technique and work on scenes with partners to fully understand and relate to the process of acting, which they can then apply to their own filmmaking practice.
Prerequisites: Digital Film and Filmmaking students only.
Credits: 3
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DFM 210 - Film History
As an overview of film history and aesthetics this course explores film history from 1895 to the present. Emphasis is on the development of film as a technology, an art form, an industry, and a cultural institution. The class will research and discuss genres, movements, directors, and landmarks in film history.
Prerequisites: Must complete 30 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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DFM 220 - Film Theory
From its earliest days, cinema has attracted intellectual proponents, theorists and aestheticians inspired to write on the nature of cinema and its effects on culture. The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the major theoretical positions and debates in film theory and identify how these theories have influenced filmmakers and their work. Through texts and film screenings, the course will examine selected authors and specific theories including Structuralism, Realism, Semiotics and Postmodernism.
Prerequisites: DFM-210
Credits: 3
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DFM 225 - Cinematography and Lighting
This course focuses on cinematic storytelling and explores digital video cinematography techniques for both studio and field. Students will familiarize themselves with multiple digital video camera formats. Students will also use lighting equipment, determine set and lighting needs block scenes, and become familiar with topics including film space, continuity, lenses, color, filters and camera control. Over the course of the semester, students will collaborate to produce a number of short works in both field and studio environments.
Prerequisites: Must have completed 27 credits
Credits: 3
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DFM 225L - Cinematography & Lighting Studio
Credits: 0
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DFM 228 - Screenwriting I
The course provides an intensive introduction to screenwriting. Presented as a seminar and writing workshop, the class reads and discusses short and feature-length screenplays, including their own works-in-progress, as well as comparing the screenwriting of professionals to the films those scripts became. Writing one short and one feature-length screenplay leads students to integrate theory and practice as they explore the viability of story ideas in the film medium character development, conflict, dialogue writing dramatic structure, and industry standards for script formatting.
Prerequisites: COR-115 or ENG-111
Credits: 3
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DFM 230 - Audio & Video Editing
Through a combination of classroom instruction and project-based work in the Multimedia and Video labs, students will develop skills in audio and video recording, digitizing, producing and editing for implementation in television, radio and multimedia.
Prerequisites: Complete MCM-220 , GDD-210, or DFM-225
Credits: 3
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DFM 230L - Audio & Video Editing Studio
Through a combination of classroom instruction and project-based work in the Multimedia and Video labs, students will develop skills in audio and video recording, digitizing, producing and editing for implementation in television, radio and multimedia.
Prerequisites: Complete MCM-220 , GDD-210, or DFM-225
Credits: 0
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DFM 240 - Applied Video
You understand the principles of video creation and you’re eager for more. In this class you will investigate video as a phenomenon, the evolution creative possibilities, technical components and output methods such as Pod-casting, installation and DVD authoring. Through a combination of lecture, research and hands on investigation you will be introduced to video history, the format wars, sound design, advanced editing styles and compression.
Prerequisites: MMG-230
Credits: 3
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DFM 250 - Introduction to Stop Motion Animation
This course guides students through the active creation of several individual stop motion animation projects while developing their knowledge and expertise in traditional stop motion animation techniques using modern computing technology. Students present their developing ideas and original projects for critical assessment. Students are also exposed to the rich history and evolution of stop motion animation.
Prerequisites: 27 completed credits
Credits: 3
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DFM 260 - Documentary Filmmaking
This course will explore the history of documentary filmmaking with a focus on the social impact of the form. The potential power of video for advocacy, activism, and social change will be highlighted through screenings and production exercises. Students will produce documentary sequences based on the core documentary elements of observation, interview, and montage.
Prerequisites: Must have completed 27 credits.
Credits: 3
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DFM 281 - Canadian Culture Through Films
Credits: 3
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DFM 282 - Synthesis and Sound Design
After a brief history of the development of electronic synthesis, students will delve into creating sounds using current industry standard synthesizers. Types of synthesis will include virtual analog frequency modulation and physical modeling. Digital audio workstations will be used to record and organize the sounds. The vast array of electronic effects in Logic will also be explored. Students will gain a functional knowledge of not only synthesis, but also powerful electronic effect and sequencing options.
Credits: 3
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DFM 310 - Filmmaking I
In this course you will be introduced to holistic filmmaking. Technical aspects such as character, plot points, color palettes Aristotelian drama, shooting, lighting and video compositing will add to your current shooting and editing skills. In this course you will begin your journey toward becoming an independent filmmaker by creating professional quality digital film work suitable for festivals, competition distribution or personal portfolio. You will also investigate the aesthetic and sociological issues inherent to time-based media through research and screenings.
Prerequisites: MMG-230
Credits: 3
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DFM 315 - Filmmaking II
In this course students will apply their understanding of genre, theory and technology to film production. In a cohort based learning environment students will create digital films inspired by historical, theoretical and critical movements. Students will solidify and deepen their directorial voice and locate themselves within the film history cannon. In addition this class screens and analyzes a number of short films to provide a foundation for each student film and its technical treatment.
Prerequisites: DFM-310
Credits: 3
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DFM 320 - The Business of Film
Students examine the business of the film industry highlighting areas where film and business intersect. Specific areas of study include: (1) the development of business related knowledge and skills necessary for effectively maintaining a professional film career, (2) the vocabulary terminology, and structure of the film industry and (3) the distinction between film and the business aspects of the industry at the corporate level. The course will serve the student wishing to increase his/her understanding of common business practices related to the film industry as well as the student who is considering further study of film business management.
Prerequisites: Must complete 30 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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DFM 325 - Advanced Cinematography
Advanced Cinematography begins where the introductory course Cinematography and Lighting ends, allowing students interested in focusing on cinematography to develop their skill sets and aesthetics. The course offers journeymen students of cinematography work in lighting, lenses movement, crew management and scene coverage. Over the course of the semester, students will produce a number of short works in both field and studio environments as well as study examples of popular cinematography and technical issues.
Prerequisites: 57 Credits, “C” or higher in DFM 225 (Cinematography and Lighting) or by permission of the CCM Dean.
Credits: 3
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DFM 328 - Screenwriting II
This is an intensive workshop course in writing short original screenplays for those with prior experience in dramatic writing (for stage or screen). Students entering this class will be expected to know the basics of dramatic structure and thinking in images, and to be willing to experiment with a range of formal and thematic approaches to creating and revising work. In this course, working in the short form will allow each student to develop a complete, polished work within one semester, with written feedback on multiple drafts.
Prerequisites: DFM-228
Credits: 3
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DFM 330 - Video Compositing and Special Effects
This course will introduce you to both the magic and technical demands of special effects and compositing. You’ll learn many techniques including keying, blue screen motion graphics and color correction. In considering the aesthetic role of special effects. You will be able to discern when and when not to introduce special effects in your film. You will work with special effects lighting, makeup and prosthetics, and put it all together with node-based and timeline-based applications to create professional-quality films.
Prerequisites: Complete DFM-230 DFM-310 is the required corequisite course
Credits: 3
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DFM 340 - Film Scoring
This course will take students through the exciting process of creating music for film. First discussing the history of music in film, and the production process, the course will then dive into the actual process of writing cues for film, including spotting, syncing to picture understanding visual sequences and dramatic intent. Students will be challenged to write cues for a variety of visual sequences in different tempos and moods.
Prerequisites: Complete DFM-120 or by permission of Dean.
Credits: 3
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DFM 381 - Independent Study: Film Producer
Student will be given a feature-length screenplay and orchestrate all pre-production (scheduling budgeting, hiring, gathering funds, etc.) needed in order to get the film moved into the production phase
Credits: 3
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DFM 383 - Experimental Moving Image
Students will explore experimental film production. The course will encourage students to break boundaries and reevaluate their relationship to conventional film by applying inventive formal approaches to conceptually rigorous and challenging content. Students will study the history, theory and artistry of the experimental genre, and produce experimental work of their own.
Prerequisites: DFM.BFA or CREM.BFA majors with at least 57 completed credits; others by permission.
Credits: 3
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DFM 389 - Urban Indie Filmmaking
In this course students will apply their training from the screenwriting and cinematography intensive workshops to their own film productions. In a cohort based learning environment and under the guidance of an experienced filmmaker, students each direct one film and produce another student’s film. In addition to this, the class screens and analyzes a number of short films to provide a foundation for each student’s filmmaking and its technical treatment.
Prerequisites: Permission to enroll in Summer Montreal Filmmaking Program required. Complete DFM-225 and DFM-228.
Credits: 6
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DFM 410 - Independent Film Project
This course will introduce you to both the magic and technical demands of special effects and compositing. You?ll learn many techniques including keying, blue screen, motion graphics and color correction. In considering the aesthetic role of special effects, you will be able to discern when and when not to introduce special effects in your film. You will work with special effects lighting, makeup and prosthetics, and put it all together with node-based and timeline-based applications to create professional-quality films.
Prerequisites: DFM-315
Credits: 3
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DFM 420 - Senior Portfolio
In this course students will finalize and compile their collected film works to create a final reel. Students will also gain fluency in the latest output methods in digital film distribution.
Prerequisites: DFM-410
Credits: 3
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DFM 440 - Advanced Projects in Sonic Arts
Offers the opportunity to do advanced scoring and sound design work. Students will propose a substantial project (such as scoring a film, or building sound for game levels), then take the project from conception to final recording including composition, sound design orchestration, recording, signal processing mixing and mastering. Some exceptional projects may be selected for live recording sessions in a professional studio. Students will create portfolio pieces that go beyond technical proficiency, honing their work to generate emotional impact.
Prerequisites: DFM-120 and one of the following: DFM-340, EGD-350 MCM-330. Or by permission of Dean.
Credits: 3
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DFM 450 - Filmmaking Thesis
This course is designed for students interested in either graduate level studies, further academic investigation or both. Students will create a personal manifesto and examine in depth a topic by relating it to their own body of work, analyze its historical and theoretical position and produce a written thesis.
Prerequisites: Must be a Digital Filmmaking major Must have completed 90 credits
Credits: 3
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DFM 490 - Filmmaking Internship
Students gain practical experience as interns in a professional aspect of filmmaking. The student, instructor and work site supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student. In addition to involvement in the workings of their placement organization students will complete their own related project.
Prerequisites: Must be a Digital Filmmaking major to take this course. Must complete 90 credits before taking this course. Permission of Dean or Program Director required.
Credits: 3
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ECN 110 - Economics, Survey of
A non-mathematical introduction to the basic principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics. These basics will be of value to students in understanding and formulating ideas relating to economic policy. The course will also work to clarify their economic relationship to our society and to the global community.
Credits: 3
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ECN 205 - Microeconomics
Discusses the nature and method of economics with emphasis on microeconomic theory. Focus is on demand, supply, market equilibrium, elasticity costs of production and resource pricing. Examines the market structures of pure competition oligopoly and monopoly.
Credits: 3
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ECN 210 - Macroeconomics
A general survey course that covers theories and applications of macroeconomics. Business firms international economics, labor and government are included. Also examines monetary policy, taxes public finances, economic output and growth, and international trade in the world economy.
Credits: 3
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ECN 255 - Managerial Economics
This course covers the basic microeconomic theories within a business context as they apply to markets, analysis of cost, producer and consumer behaviors, industrial organization strategic thinking, and pricing strategies. These economic concepts will be continually applied to current events, policy issues, and business situations.
Prerequisites: Take BUS-115 or MTH-120.
Credits: 3
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ECN 350 - Financial & Economic Modeling
This course will develop the quantitative skills that are required for any business student. The student will learn key microeconomic principles such as supply and demand, non-quantifiable costs externalities and general economic thinking. The student will also work with quantitative tools including risk analysis, forecasting techniques demand analysis, sales and customer data analysis and quality measurement. The course uses Excel as a training ground for encounters with the best and most interesting principles of business economics financial planning and accounting. The course is designed to teach the skills of building “models” that allow for scenario analysis or to help inform good decision-making.
Prerequisites: Complete MTH-180, MGT-240.
Credits: 3
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ECN 410 - Forecasting & Predictive Analysis
Knowledge of forecasting methods is among the most demanded qualifications for professionals today working in either the private or public sectors of the economy. The general aim of this course is to carefully develop sophisticated professionals who are able to create and critically analyze times series data and forecasting reports. The course will take a case-study approach.
Prerequisites: Complete FIN-310.
Credits: 3
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EDU 105 - Foundations of Learning and Practicum
This course provides students with opportunities to explore how children learn. Students will develop lesson plans and a standards-based mini unit. They will connect the theories of Piaget Vygotsky, Erikson, Dewey, Montessori and Gardner to the real classroom. The course will focus on learning materials, learning environments, and communicating with children. The students will implement a Service Learning project in a local school or agency during their seven-week internship, a long-term assignment during this course.
Credits: 4
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EDU 112 - Integrating Technology
Students will learn to facilitate the integration of technology skills and concepts through designing supporting curriculum, identifying and evaluating software, and developing and practicing methods for technology use. Students will design lessons and learning opportunities using the ISTE standards for middle/secondary level students. This course prepares education students to develop their professional portfolio.
Credits: 3
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EDU 115 - Learning Theory
This course is designed to provide pre-service teachers with the foundations of psychological theory, research, and profesional practice relating to development and learning in classroom settings. The role of psychology of education in studying and influencing teaching and learning will be explored with an emphasis on direct application to planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in the middle/high school classroom. Students spend two hours a week in a field experience.
Credits: 3
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EDU 125 - Children’s Literature & the Expressive Arts
This course introduces the basics of integrating Childrens Literature and the Expressive Arts (art, music and movement and drama) across the curriculum. Students actively participate in activities in all of these areas both in the college classroom and in the local community. The course integrates this study of the Expressive Arts with a study of Childrens Literature including genres, authors, response to literature and reading aloud.
Credits: 3
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EDU 135 - Teaching Diverse Learners
Course provides students with an understanding of children and youth with disabilities and other special needs. Students learn about the community services, educational programs, and services designed to help children with special needs reach their maximum potential. Emphasis is on the characteristics of various disabilities, their effect on children and their families, strategies for effective intervention, and special needs and strategies that promote the acceptance of diversity in the classroom. Best practices for inclusion including curriculum adaptations and accommodations, and effective strategies for collaboration among professionals will be discussed. (Spring only; course title changed beginning Spring 2015)
Prerequisites: EDU-105 or EDU-115
Credits: 3
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EDU 150 - Reading and Language Development
Examines the development of language skills - listening, speaking, reading, writing - and appropriate activities to enhance such skills. A holistic approach to beginning reading will be emphasized. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: EDU-125
Credits: 3
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EDU 160 - Math and Science for Young Children
Explores theory, activities, and materials to help the child understand concepts and develop skills in basic math and science. Explores materials that further physical and logic mathematical knowledge.
Credits: 3
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EDU 205 - Infant/Toddler Seminar & Practicum
Students explore developmentally appropriate practice for the early care and education of young children from birth through two years of age. The course examines infant/toddler growth and development as well as appropriate curriculum for this age group. The topics of observation, assessment, and diversity are also addressed. In addition, the course explores the essential relationship between parents and teachers. One credit of the course encompasses a half day placement each week in an infant/toddler setting. Students will have to complete a background-check as required by placement site.
Prerequisites: EDU-105 or course in Psychology or Human Development
Credits: 3
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EDU 230 - Content Literacy
Students will learn to construct a framework for supporting and teaching reading in the content area. We will focus on developing research-based methods, strategies, and procedures for designing instruction that supports literacy in each of the core disciplines: Math, Science, English, and History. We will develop skills in assessing reading levels and teaching vocabulary development and reading strategies. Students spend two hours a week in a field experience.
Prerequisites: EDU-115
Credits: 3
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EDU 245 - Service Learning
Students will learn how to use service learning as an instructional strategy that blends community service with academic learning. Emphasis is placed on reflection, active student participation, and connecting the curriculum to the real world. Through field experiences students will participate in one or more service-learning projects that will involve service to area schools or child-centered agencies .
Prerequisites: EDU-115
Credits: 3
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EDU 250 - Preschool Curriculum
Students plan curriculum related to themes as well as develop environments for teaching. Nutrition, parent communication and assessment of children are examined. This course is taken concurrently with Preschool Field Experience (EDU 251).
Prerequisites: EDU-105 EDU-251 is the required corequisite course.
Credits: 3
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EDU 251 - Preschool Field Experience
Students work two half-days or two full days per week in a preschool setting carrying out lessons for small and large groups on a theme-related curriculum. Observations in a variety of preschool classroom areas are completed. This course is taken concurrently with Integrated Preschool Curriculum (EDU 250).
Prerequisites: EDU-105 EDU-250 is the required corequisite course.
Credits: 2
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EDU 255 - Primary Curriculum
Students plan lessons and units for teaching in primary classrooms. Emphasis is on social studies curriculum planning for the five to eight year old child. Observations in a variety of primary classroom areas are completed. This course is taken concurrently with Primary Field Experience (EDU 256).
Prerequisites: EDU-105 EDU-256 is the required corequisite course.
Credits: 3
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EDU 256 - Primary School Field Experience
Students work two half-days or two full days per week in a kindergarten, first, second or third grade, planning and carrying out lessons for small and large groups on a theme-related curriculum. This course is taken concurrently with Integrated Primary Curriculum (EDU 255).
Prerequisites: EDU-105 EDU-255 is the required corequisite course.
Credits: 3
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EDU 275 - Exploring Young Children’s Learning
Students explore young children’s learning through,the reading of professional journals, through,discussion and reflection regarding their own,practical experience at the VAEYC Conference, and,through reflective writing focused on their own,classroom experiences. Through the exploration of,young children?s learning students are challenged,to apply their new skills and knowledge in the,development of their classroom curriculum,,routines, and learning environment.,* Students must attend the VAEYC Conference,TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, please go to:,http://classlist.champlain.edu/ycl
Prerequisites: Attendance at 2 day VAEYC Conference, October 21, 2010 ?,October 23, 2010, is required.
Credits: 3
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EDU 310 - Elementary Language Arts
This course focuses on the teaching of Language Arts to students in kindergarten through sixth grade and is based on the Vermont Standards. Topics include early literacy development selection and management of a reading program development of reading and writing strategies, and the use of fiction and nonfiction for directed lessons and research. A variety of assessment techniques are also explored. Students spend two hours per week observing and working in a kindergarten through sixth grade classroom. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: EDU-250, EDU-251, EDU-255, AND EDU-256
Credits: 3
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EDU 311 - Elementary Science Methods
The Vermont and NSTA Standards are used as the basis for course content. Topics will include science process skills, physical science, life science, earth and space science, science and technology, and the scientific experiment. Students complete a long-term thematic unit on a topic of interest, relating lessons to the Vermont and/or NSTA Standards. Commercial science materials and texts will be examined and evaluated. Students will spend two hours per week observing and working in a kindergarten through sixth grade. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: EDU-250 EDU-251, EDU-255, AND EDU-256
Credits: 3
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