Theatre and Visual Arts Summer Courses

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THEA 2015 L21 - Acting for Non-majors
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Lincoln Center: MTWTh, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

Introductory acting technique for non-theatre performance majors. Emphasis on developing and freeing the voice, body, imagination, and emotions. Activities of the course include vocal and body warm-ups, theatre games and exercises, improvisation, and scene work.

CRN: 15073

Instructor: Kimmel, Michael
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: THME

THEA 3066 L11 - Musical Theatre Intensive
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Lincoln Center: MTWTh, 10:00AM - 012:00PM and 01:00PM - 05:00PM

A five-week summer intensive that offers a varied schedule of four classes: Musical Theatre workshop, Vocal techniques, Dance for Musical Theatre, and Acting. Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., students will work in the classroom as a company. The early afternoon and evenings will include field trips, guest seminars, and attendance at Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-Broadway plays and musicals. Find the program application online at fordham.edu/summer.

CRN: 14833

Instructor: McDaniel, John/ Boyd, Julie/ Gaines, David/ Sabella, David/Bouie, Tislarm
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: THME

THEA 3067 L21 - Solo Vocal Performance: So you Want to Sing Cabaret
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Lincoln Center: TWTh, 10:00AM - 01:00PM

In this course, students will develop the unique skills for solo vocal performance, from identifying their authentic voice to honing their vocal technique to connecting with their audience and promoting themselves. Grounded in the history and business of cabaret, the course will give students a chance to work one-on-one with a master teacher in vocal technique and with an accompanist to craft their own multi-song performance.

CRN: 15074

Instructor: Sabella, David
3 credits

VART 1124 L11 - Photography I
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Lincoln Center: MTWTh, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

Instruction is offered in basic camera and darkroom techniques of black-and-white photography. Class will also include critiques of students' work and discussions of aesthetic questions pertaining to photography. Additional darkroom hours required. Lab fee.

CRN: 14814

Instructor: Lawton III, Joseph
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: COMM, VAPH, ZLB5

VART 1128 L21 - Digital Photography
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Lincoln Center: MTWTh, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

This class is an introduction to the fundamentals of digital photography. The objectives are to understand camera usage, demonstrate control of image editing and printing, and develop a personal vision. Instruction methods will comprise technical demonstrations, lectures, critiques, screenings, and field trips. Lab fee.

CRN: 14946

Instructor: Apicella-Hitchcock, Stephan
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: NMAT, NMDD, VAPH, ZLB5

VART 1135 R11 - Visual Thinking
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

A foundation course in visual communication. The course will cover the following topics: visual perception, composition, light and color, drawing perspective, words and images, graphic design, and photography and photo montage. Lab fee.

CRN: 14859

Instructor: Stracquadanio, Vincent
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: COMM, FACC, FRFA, NMAT, NMDD, ZLB3

VART 1135 R21 - Visual Thinking
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Rose Hill: TWTh, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

CRN: 15000

Instructor: Stracquadanio, Vincent
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: COMM, FACC, FRFA, NMAT, NMDD, ZLB3

VART 1135 V21 - Visual Thinking
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Online: TWTh, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

CRN: 15014

Instructor: Wamsley, Lesley
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: COMM, FACC, FRFA, NMAT, NMDD, ZLB3

VART 1138 R21 - Watercolor Painting
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Rose Hill: MTWTh, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

An introductory course in watercolor exploring the possibilities of the medium. Students will develop an understanding of value, color and composition while using techniques such as wet into wet, dry brush, washes and layering.

CRN: 14999

Instructor: Grimm, Rachael
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: VAPD

VART 1150 V11 - Drawing I
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Online: MTWTh, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

Work in pencil, ink, charcoal, and other graphic media designed to involve students in various approaches and attitudes toward representation and expression in drawing.

CRN: 14924

Instructor: Wamsley, Lesley
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: VAAR, VAPD

VART 1995 R11 - Phone to Book
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Rose Hill: MTWTh, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

Phone to Book is an introductory course that uses smartphones to generate images, which are then carefully sequenced into bound books through print, on-demand publishing platforms. Creating digital images and quality photographic books has never been more accessible thanks to current technology; nevertheless, traditional questions remain: what is a good image, and how does picture sequencing influence meaning? This course introduces students to basic phone camera usage and digital editing techniques, along with traditional photographic concerns and editorial strategies. Further, through demonstrations, assignments, and critiques, Phone to Book provides a balance between technical and aesthetic matters relating to photographic practice. By the conclusion of the course, each student will have produced a book of original content that is intentionally structured and thoughtfully designed.

CRN: 14860

Instructor: Apicella-Hitchcock, Stephan
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: NMAT, NMDD

VART 2003 L21 - Graphic Design and Digital Tools
Summer Session II, July 5 - August 7, 2023
Lincoln Center: TWTh, 01:00PM - 05:00PM

In this course, the student will learn the basic tools and operations of several different graphics programs. Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXpress will be explained through demonstrations, tutorials, and weekly assignments. The focus will be on a conceptual and analytical approach to design vocabulary and problem-solving. Lab fee.

CRN: 14963

Instructor: Rhinehardt, Kimberly
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: AMST, ASAM, COMM, NMAC, NMAT, NMDD, NMMI, VAGD, ZLB3

VART 2750 L11 - Magazine and Editorial Design
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Lincoln Center: TWTh, 09:00AM - 01:00PM

This class focuses on the basics of magazine and editorial design using the Adobe Creative Suite Indesign program. Through presentations, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on projects, students will learn how to balance creativity and function, as well as format layouts to facilitate production and design. An emphasis will be made on how hierarchy, consistency, and an understanding of typography and design principles will enhance the reader's experience.

CRN: 14815

Instructor: Green, Jessica
4 credits

Classes listed as either Lincoln Center or Rose Hill will meet on-campus only. Classes listed as "Online" during Session I or II will meet synchronously online during their scheduled meeting times. Students in different time zones should plan accordingly. Session III online courses are asynchronous (exceptions are noted in course descriptions).

Hybrid courses will meet in person on campus at the times indicated; additional online work will also be required.