Below you will find the current coures offerings listed by semeseter and then alphabetically by department. If you have any questions about these courses, please contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@simmons.edu or 617-521-2111.
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Arts Administration
AADM 236M - Arts Administration Institute in NYC
Students wishing to register for Art 236 should contact Professor Hole at heather.hole@simmons.edu to apply. 4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: Consent of instructor. Offers firsthand experience of the rich cultural landscape of New York City in a four-week on-site experiential program during the month of June that focuses on the following questions: What new relationships are emerging between art markets, philanthropy, public funding, and nonprofit arts organizations? What is the nature of 'the public trust' in the art world of the 21st century? How do arts organizations balance tradition and change in a multicultural and global environment? What roles do arts administrators play in linking the arts to their audiences? Combines readings, research activities, guest speakers, and visits to events and programs. Hole
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Heather Hole | Open | 3 | Yes | 4.00 |
AADM 236T - Arts Admin. Institute Costs
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Heather Hole | Open | 3 | Yes | 0.00 |
AADM 390 - Seminar: Arts in the Community
8 sem. hrs. Prereq.: AADM 143 or consent. Provides an integrated seminar and internship experience for students in arts administration. Combines academic and experiential learning in a professional context. Includes internships in museums, galleries, or concert halls; theater companies; or other institutions involved in the arts. Reading and writing assignments explore issues related to nonprofit arts management. Staff.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/16/2013 - 04/30/2013 | ,Mon | 03:00PM-05:50PM | MCB C415 | Heather Hole | Open | 12 | No | 8.00 |
Art
ART 100 - Objects & Ideas: a Museum History of Art
4 sem. hrs. Introduces the history of art based on the worldclass museum collections in the Boston area. Includes slide lectures and weekly field trips to Boston-area museums and galleries, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard Art Museums, the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Gardner Museum, and others. Counts towards the art minor. Lynch.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Tue,Thu | 11:00AM-12:20PM | MCB C416 | Bridget Lynch | Wcls | 0 | No | 4.00 |
ART 111 - Introduction to Studio Art - Drawing
4 sem. hrs. Introduces basic pictorial concepts and techniques while investigating or interpreting sources such as portraits, landscapes, still life, and interior and architectural space. Uses slides, critique, and homework assignments to expand on skills developed in class and provide insight into the cultural and historical context in which stylistic development takes place. Requires no previous studio experience. Kiely, Lynch.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon | 03:00PM-06:20PM | MCB C412 | Colleen M. Kiely | Wcls | 0 | No | 4.00 |
| 02 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon | 10:00AM-01:20PM | MCB C412 | Colleen M. Kiely | Open | 4 | No | 4.00 |
ART 112 - Introduction to Studio Art - Color
4 sem. hrs. Investigates the role of color in perception and in pictorial structure through studio work in painting and mixed media. Uses slides to depict works of art from different periods and cultures and considers the relation between the cultural and historical situation of the artistic and stylistic development. Requires no previous experience,although ART 111 is strongly encouraged.Kiely,Lynch.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon | 09:00AM-12:20PM | MCB C415 | Guhapriya Ranganathan | Open | 1 | No | 4.00 |
| 02 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Tue | 06:00PM-09:20PM | MCB C415 | Colleen M. Kiely | Open | 2 | No | 4.00 |
ART 119 - Sculpture
4 sem. hrs. Introduces students to hands-on experience with the design and creation of small abstract and representational sculpture. Explores a broad range of natural and manufactured materials (such as found and neglected objects, cardboard, wire, and plaster) to create mobiles, wall hangings, reliefs, and freestanding sculptures. Requires no previous studio experience. Lynch, Bresler, Staff.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Tue | 03:30PM-06:50PM | MCB C403 | Bridget Lynch | Open | 2 | No | 4.00 |
ART 138 - The Poetry of Photography
4 sem. hrs. Like a poem, the art photograph often uses metaphor, allusion, rhythm, and profound attention to detail. In this course, students will learn to create artful photographs, and acquire the skills and craft of using a 35mm camera, developing black and white film, and making prints in the darkroom. Bresler, Sills.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Tue | 12:30PM-03:20PM | MCB C415 | Jaclyn R. Kain | Open | 6 | No | 4.00 |
ART 138L - Photography Lab
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon | 06:30PM-09:20PM | LEF L310 | Jaclyn R. Kain | Open | 6 | No | 0.00 |
| 02 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Wed | 03:30PM-06:20PM | LEF L310 | Jaclyn R. Kain | Open | 5 | No | 0.00 |
| 03 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Thu | 06:30PM-09:20PM | LEF L310 | Jaclyn R. Kain | Open | 7 | No | 0.00 |
ART 139 - Intro to Photography & the Digital Lab
4 sem. hrs. Teaches the art and craft of contemporary color photography with emphasis on using the medium as a means of personal expression. Hands-on demonstrations demystify how manual and digital cameras work, Students learn effective Photoshop and Camera Raw techniques to produce color prints with impact. Bresler.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Tue | 12:30PM-03:20PM | LEF L003 | Edith Bresler | Open | 6 | No | 4.00 |
| 02 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Wed | 12:30PM-03:20PM | LEF L003 | Edith Bresler | Open | 5 | No | 4.00 |
ART 139L - Intro to Photo- Digital Lab
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon | 03:30PM-06:20PM | LEF L003 | Edith Bresler | Wcls | 1 | No | 0.00 |
| 02 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon | 06:30PM-09:20PM | LEF L003 | Edith Bresler | Wcls | 0 | No | 0.00 |
| 03 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Tue | 03:30PM-06:20PM | LEF L003 | Edith Bresler | Wcls | 2 | No | 0.00 |
| 04 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Thu | 06:30PM-09:20PM | LEF L003 | Edith Bresler | Open | 2 | No | 0.00 |
| 05 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Fri | 12:30PM-03:20PM | LEF L003 | Edith Bresler | Open | 2 | No | 0.00 |
ART 142 - Baroque to the 20th Century
4 sem. hrs. Introduces paintings, sculpture, and architecture from Europe and the United States made between 1600 and the present. Explores the careers of key artists and interprets objects from this period, considering such issues as obstacles and opportunities for women artists at various periods, changing views on what art should accomplish in society, and the development of unconventional approaches to art during this century. Uses the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Gardner Museum to study the work of such important artists as Rembrandt, Goya, Cassatt, Monet, O'Keeffe, Warhol, and others. Hanni.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 01:30PM-02:50PM | MCB C416 | Kimberlee Cloutier-Blazzard | Open | 6 | No | 4.00 |
ART 215 - Screen Printing
4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: Students are strongly encouraged to have taken ART 111, ART 112, or ART 117. Teaches various methods of screen printing, including paper and photo emulsion stencils, direct application of screen painting fluid, as well as screen preparation and reclamation. Students learn the operation of an exposure unit, various registration techniques, and good studio practice. Popinchalk.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon | 06:30PM-09:50PM | MCB C404 | Helen Anna Popinchalk | Wcls | 0 | No | 4.00 |
ART 232 - Advanced Digital Photography
Prereq.: ART 139. Students will refine creative and technical skills with a camera, Photoshop, and lighting. Students focus on two long-term projects, honing their ability to produce dynamic color and/or B/W digital prints. Discussions of contemporary issues, and visits to galleries and museums complement an emphasis on developing a strong personal style. Bresler.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Thu | 02:00PM-04:50PM | LEF L003 | Edith Bresler | Open | 7 | No | 4.00 |
ART 237 - Advanced Black and White Photography
4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: ART/COMM 138. Emphasizes the making of fine art photographs with attention to the aesthetics of creating photographic images in conjunction with learning advanced exposure and printing technique. Students will work on projects to explore and deepen their ideas. Black and white photography in the traditional darkroom. Sills, Bresler.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Thu | 02:00PM-04:50PM | MCB C415 | Laura Blacklow | Open | 6 | No | 4.00 |
ART 343 - Spec Topics: Islamic Art
4 sem. hrs. Provides in-depth examination of a geographical area, time period, or theme. Uses a seminar format to equip students with greater facility in visual analysis, art historical methodologies, bibliographic study, individual research, and critical evaluation. Staff.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 09:30AM-10:50AM | MCB C416 | Kimberlee Cloutier-Blazzard | Open | 7 | No | 4.00 |
ART 350 - Independent Study
4 sem. hrs. Staff.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | TBA | Open | 1 | Yes | 4.00 |
ART 370 - Internship
4 or 8 sem. hrs. Offers students 'hands-on' experience in an arts organization such as a gallery, museum, music program, concert hall, or arts nonprofit. Internship sites are selected in consultation with advisor based on interest and learning goals. Staff.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Margaret A. Hanni | Open | 19 | Yes | 4.00 |
Africana Studies
AST 232 - Race, Gender & Health
4 sem. hrs. Examines the unique perspective of health care from the cultural lens appropriate to women of color. Historical, social, environmental, and political factors that contribute to racial and gender disparities in health care are analyzed. Students will develop cultural competency tools for more effective health care delivery. Thomas.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon | 03:30PM-06:20PM | LEF L007 | Dawna Thomas | Wcls | 0 | No | 4.00 |
AST 245 - Tweeting Into the Future: Race, Technology & Social Media
This course, open to all undergraduate students, and will focus on the ways technology, social media and race intersect. Particular attention will be paid to the uses of new media by communities of color (with emphasis on African Americans) and the innovative ways technology can create, maintain or challenge identities and stereotypes. As this is a class focused on technology, we will be using as much technology as possible as part of our learnings. This means we will be using FaceBook, Twitter, Google+, Prezi, YouTube and other media applications as part of the regular coursework. Students must be available on Wednesdays between 6-9pm for class (either in person or virtually, depending on the week).
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Wed | 06:00PM-09:00PM | MCB W203 | Ms. Ulli K. Ryder | Wcls | 0 | No | 4.00 |
AST 329 - Race, Culture, Identity and Acheivement
4 sem. hrs. Examines historical, theoretical, and empirical studies to understand, explain, predict, and intervene in the school performance of students of color in the United States. Studies variables affecting the school performance of African Americans, West Indian Immigrants, Chinese Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Mexican Americans. Examines educational practices and institutional and cultural formations that promote school achievement among Black and Latino students. Perry.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Tue | 03:30PM-06:20PM | MCB C120 | Theresa Perry | Wcls | 18 | No | 4.00 |
AST 336 - Narratives of Oppression, Resistance & Resiliency
4 sem. hrs. Using Black narratives as data, students will examine how Black people have experienced, interpreted, and resisted racial oppression in the United States. Attention will be given to variables(individuals, institutional and cultural formations)that have contributed to the development of resiliency in a people. We will also consider the ways in which racial oppression leaves its mark on members of oppressed and oppressor classes. In discussing the narratives, we will draw on scholarship from the fields of history, anthropology, sociology, and social psychology. Perry.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon | 03:30PM-06:20PM | LEF L004 | Theresa Perry | Open | 17 | No | 4.00 |
AST 355 - Senior Thesis
8 sem. hrs. Prereq.: Consent of the instructor. Staff.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Theresa Perry | Open | 13 | Yes | 4.00 |
AST 370 - Internship
4-8 sem. hrs. Prereq.: Consent of the AST chair. In collaboration with the Career Education Center and under supervision by a department faculty member, students intern for 10 to 15 hours per week (for four credits) in workplace sites connected to their major. Staff.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Dawna Thomas | Open | 14 | Yes | 8.00 |
AST 529 - Race, Culture, ID & Acheive
Examines historical, theoretical and empirical studies to understand, explain, predict and intervene in the school performance of students of color in the United States. Studies variables affecting the school performance of African Americans, West Indian Immigrants, Chinese Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Mexican Americans. Examines educational practices and institutional and cultural formations that promote school achievement among Black and Latino students. Perry.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Tue | 03:30PM-06:20PM | MCB C120 | Theresa Perry | Wcls | 17 | No | 4.00 |
AST 536 - Narratives of Opp. Resis. & Re
Using Black narratives as data, students will examine how Black people have experienced, interpreted, and resisted racial oppression in the United States. Attention will be given to variables (individuals, institutional and cultural formations) that have contributed to the development of resiliency in a people. We will also consider the ways in which racial oppression leaves its mark on members of oppressed and oppressor classes. In discussing the narratives, we will draw on scholarship from the fields of history, anthropology, sociology, and social psychology. Perry.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/14/2013 - 04/29/2013 | ,Mon | 03:30PM-06:20PM | LEF L004 | Theresa Perry | Open | 14 | No | 4.00 |
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