Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
CSDY 5663 - Screenwriting III
The final course in an integrated, three-course sequence, Screenwriting
III provides practical workshop instruction for students who are
completing work on the original screenplay that they began writing
in Screenwriting I and continued in Screenwriting II. Students will
continue working to master the basics of the screenplay by studying
published screenplays and critiquing their colleagues’ drafts. In addition,
students will confront such practical considerations as finding
an agent and a publisher for their work and submitting final, revised
and corrected drafts of their screenplays to qualified agents chosen
through a study of agent markets. Students may not take Screenwriting
III until they have completed Screenwriting I and Screenwriting II
and earned a grade of B or higher in both classes, unless they have
received written permission from the office of the Director of Creative
Writing. Prerequisite(s): CSDY 5643, 5653 with a minimum grade of
“B” and graduate standing.
CSDY 5723 - Writing Comic Books/Graphic Novels
Writing Comic Books and Graphic Novels is an intensive, workshopbased
creative writing course that provide students with a comprehensive
overview of all aspects of the history, composition, revision,
and marketing of comic books and graphic novels. This course may
be taken three times for credit.
CSDY 5823 - Literary Criticism For Creative Writers
Literary Criticism for Creative Writers is an advanced course in the
historical and contemporary theories of criticism. The student will
examine poetry, fiction, and drama and respond using both scholarly
and creative methodologies.
CSDY 5900 - Practicum In Creative Studies
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
CSDY 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on selected
problems or special topics.
CSDY 5920 - Workshop
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest
speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.
CSDY 5930 - Individual Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on definite
problems or special subjects based on approved outlines or plans:
conferences, oral and written reports.
CSDY 5940 - Field Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
CSDY 5950 - Internship In Creative Studies
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gained
in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
CSDY 5960 - Institute In Creative Studies
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
CSDY 5970 - Study Tour
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field
of study.
CSDY 5990 - Thesis
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
DANCE (DANC)
Department of Dance
DANC 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
DANC 5940 - Field Study in Dance
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
DANC 5960 - Institute In Dance
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
DESIGN (DES)
Department of Design
DES 5113 - History of Graphic Design I
This course is a survey of the history of art and graphic design and
their shared histories from prehistoric to Victorian (1900’s) including
art and design movements, styles, artists, and designers. The student
will present a major project in historical research to the Design Graduate
Committee for review, guidance, and evaluation. Prerequisite(s):
Permission of instructor.
DES 5123 - History of Graphic Design II
This course is a survey of the development of the history of art and
graphic design and their shared histories from Victorian (1900’s) to
WWI (1945) including art and design movements, styles, furniture,
artists, and designers. The student will present a major project in
historical research to the Design Graduate Committee for review.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. Enrollment open to
design majors only.
DES 5133 - History of Graphic Design III
This course is a survey of the development of the history of art and
graphic design and their shared histories from 1945 to present day
including art and design movements, styles, furniture, artists, and
designers. The student will present a major project in historical research
to the Design Graduate Committee for review. Prerequisite(s):
Permission of the instructor. Enrollment open to design majors only.
DES 5211 - Summer Seminar
This course provides advanced study in a variety of special subjects
in design. The course content will vary in each seminar. The student
will present projects and solutions to the Design Graduate Committee
for review, guidance, and evaluation. This course may be repeated
two times for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
DES 5233 - Psychology of Design
This course provides advanced study in the application of psychology,
creativity thinking, and problem solving to develop effective
design solutions. The student will present research, design projects,
and presentations to the Design Graduate Committee for review,
guidance, and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
DES 5253 - Design in Global Cultures
This course provides advanced study of design principles, philosophies,
materials, and production methods in ethnic cultures. The
student will present research and projects to the Design Graduate
Committee for review, guidance, and evaluation. Prerequisite(s):
Permission of instructor.
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