Course Descriptions
Three Week Session Course Descriptions
Acting I
This course uses a workshop approach that encompasses theater games, physical/vocal exercises, improvisation, outside readings, class discussions, and script analysis, resulting in the performance of a monologue and/or scene. Rehearsals outside of class will be required. Most students in this class will have some prior acting experience or lessons, but it is not a prerequisite for the course. Barbara Anger, Instructor, Theatre Arts. 3 credits.
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural anthropology encompasses many subfields and this course will focus on gender across the globe (some cultures have 4 or 5 gender categories!), magic and religion, human cultures and the environment, and the many health and healing practices we see around the world, from shamanism in Nigeria to acupuncture in China and reiki in Japan. We adopt broad and holistic perspectives to all of these areas of study. Brooke Hansen, Associate Professor, Anthropology, 3 credits.
General Psychology
Introduction to the study of behavior, focusing on the influences of physiological, cognitive, social, and personality factors on behavior, including discussion of the major theories in psychology and related research. 3 credits.
Girlstories
In this course we will be examining how girlhoods are constructed in our society. We will first see the images we get of "appropriate girls"--in fairytales, young adult literature, and romantic comedies. As the course progresses, we will look at some theories about how our culture shapes girls, and we will read real-life stories about some less conventional girlhoods. Authors will include: Toni Morrison, June Jordan, Dorothy Allison, Francesca Lia Block and Eve Ensler. Katharine Kittredge, Associate Professor, English. 4 credits.
Health Sciences: Foundations and Careers
An overview of the foundation of health sciences and career opportunities in the various fields. The class format includes small-group discussion, guest lectures by health science educators, and visits to health care facilities. Selected current issues related to the professions are also examined. Karen Edwards, Associate Professor, Health Promotion and Physical Education. 2 credits.
Issues in Management
All students in the Issues in Management series will spend the first half of the three week program exploring the role management plays in providing leadership within their organizations. In this part of the management mini course a variety of topics will be covered including hiring issues, motivating employees, sustainable business practices, and understanding the feedback managers receive from financial markets and other economic indicators. Students will then focus on one of three mini course areas: ‘Entrepreneurship’ or ‘Marketing and Social Media’ or ‘Money and Baseball’. This course is team-taught by Alan Cohen, Associate Professor (School of Business), and three other professors in Ithaca College's School of Business, depending on the concentration selected. 3 credits.
Introduction to Musical Theater Performance
This course develops singing, acting and other musical theater skills through the analysis, rehearsal, and performance of songs from musicals. On the first day of class, the students are recorded on camera. On the last day of class, the students present a showcase of the songs they developed to an audience of faculty, staff, students, and family. Admission to the course is by audition only. Submit a DVD of two songs, one up-tempo and one ballad from musicals, sung to a piano accompaniment. Recordings of prospective students' stage performances cannot be submitted. DVDs will be returned only if the student attends the course. Alternatively, students may upload their auditions to YouTube by emailing the YouTube link to gps@ithaca.edu. Arno Selco, Professor (retired) and Paula Murray Cole, Assistant Professor Theatre Arts. 3 credits.
Introduction to Media Production
An applied, practical introduction to the fundamentals of audio and video production, this course also covers theory, terminology, and techniques, with an emphasis on the function and operation of equipment to achieve basic broadcast production skills. During this hands-on course, students have the opportunity to produce a public-service announcement and a short special interest video. Please note that there is an additional tuition fee for the fourth credit of this course. Gossa Tsegaye, Assistant Professor, Television and Radio. 4 credits.
Introduction to Sport Management
An investigation of the scope of the sport industry, a growing major business enterprise in the United States and in much of the world. Functions of management, skills, and attributes required of a sport manager, and roles of a manager are discussed. Attention is on how the managerial process is related to sport organizations and their products. Students become acquainted with career opportunities in the sport management field.
Anne Marie Farrell, Assistant Professor and Chair, Sport Management and Media. 3 credits.
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