aCademiC Catalog 2013-2014 - Lorenzo de Medici

and their areas of production (Piedmont – Lombardy). How to
choose and cook in the proper way is fundamental. Preparation
of a special risotto dish is also part of this course (e.g. black
truffle risotto with barolo and red onion sauce).
Italian Food and Culture: Pairing Food & Wine
NUH 245 T
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
Italian cuisine is the result of many different regional culinary
traditions that, although merged and diluted over centuries, still
maintain their particular flavors and distinct ingredients. Thanks
in recent years to a greater availability of wines from different
regions, the pairing of food and wine, always a traditional
aspect of Italian cuisine, has become more important in the
organization of a menu and the presentation of a meal. In this
course the various ways of pairing Italian food and wine will be
analyzed and used for menu planning. This involves research
into aspects of both wine and food, with special emphasis on
classification and technical terminology, nutritional and health
issues, chemical composition, sensory and other evaluation
techniques, as well as cooking skills that will be practiced
regularly in class.
Mediterranean Food Production
NUH 253 T
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
Students will learn the basic elements of production of typical
Italian dishes from the various traditional regions. Emphasis is on
the fundamental ingredients that compose the Mediterranean
cuisine: wine, oil, bread, pasta, cheese, cured meats, fruits and
vegetables, cereals and legumes. Classes are supported by
visits to local cheese, wine, and oil producers.
Dance, Music and Theatre
Performance
Introduction to Jazz Piano
PER 255 T
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
Students with existing knowledge of piano technique will gain
a comprehensive understanding of theoretical and practical
aspects of the language of jazz piano improvisation. The
course will include a traditional Afro-American repertoire as
well as study of the characteristics of jazz writing through the
lens of harmonic-functional material. Students will learn the
foundations of composition and rearranging scores. The course
may also give students the opportunity to practice their own
work with a rhythm section (double-bass and drums).
Prerequisites: proficiency in piano technique at the elementary
level
Rhythm of the Tao
PER 272 T; Dual listed: PHR 272 T
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
The Rhythm of the Tao is a mental and physical discipline that
enables us to trigger the creative process and experience the
sense of harmony within ourselves through music. Classes,
which will combine debate and reflection with physical activity,
will introduce students to Taoist philosophy and the Eastern
concept of harmony as expressed through music. The physical
dimension focuses on meditation and movement through
music and rhythm.
Film, Video and Multimedia
Production
Introduction to Digital Filmmaking
FVM 210 T
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 90
The course is based on the script, the language of images,
and the figurative and narrative components of the story. Idea,
story line, treatment and screenplay will be covered, as well
as literary and original screenplays. The different roles of the
production team will be analyzed: preparation: casting and
work plan; technical means of directing (techniques of cinema
/ video shooting styles); lighting techniques and photography;
editing (mainly with Avid XP software): construction and
definition of the film story line; editing methods with magnetic
tape; and post-production (mixing and dubbing). The course
aims to connect the different stages of production to provide
the student with a global view of the expressive power of the
media from the creative to the realizable.
Painting, Drawing and Mixed
Media
Principles of Drawing and Composition
PDM 130 T
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 60
This course teaches the basic techniques of figure and
object drawing. The program is designed to introduce the
fundamental principles and elements of drawing as well as the
major techniques and media. Each lesson has a specific aim
and forms part of a progressive build-up of skills. Students will
be introduced to the fundamental principles and elements of
drawing using charcoal, pencil and various other media. The
aim of the course is to develop a better understanding and
knowledge of drawing, and to encourage further studies.
Foundation Oil Painting
PDM 140 T
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 90
This is a course for beginning students or students with no
previous training in Fine Arts, wanting an introduction to the
traditional techniques of oil painting. The course deals with
the most fundamental principles and elements of still-life
painting, with an emphasis on the perception and build up of
form, tone, and color on a two-dimensional surface. Exercises
will be introduced to students in highly structured lessons,
supplemented by practical demonstrations. The aim of the
course is to give students the basic knowledge of oil painting
techniques.
Foundation Oil Painting (Summer only)
PDM 141 T
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 60
This is a course for beginning students or students with no
previous training in Fine Arts, wanting an introduction to the
traditional techniques of oil painting. The course deals with
the most fundamental principles and elements of still-life
painting, with an emphasis on the perception and build up of
form, tone, and color on a two-dimensional surface. Exercises
will be introduced to students in highly structured lessons,
supplemented by practical demonstrations. The aim of the
course is to give students the basic knowledge of oil painting
techniques
Tuscania Sketchbook - Beginning
PDM 184 T
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 60
In this course students develop basic observation, drawing and
watercolor skills in a refreshing way. Students keep a series of
sketchbooks and develop finished drawing projects from them.
After initial training in fundamental drawing techniques for
pencil, pen and other media, the course is dedicated principally
to sketching outdoors in the city and environs. Students
develop ability in representing a variety of subjects, including
the human form, architecture, and landscape. Exploiting
the advantages of the site, students explore such themes as
historical monuments, street life, and formal gardens. They
encounter art of the past, including efforts to sketch the same or
similar topics. The course equips students to efficiently capture
impressions by drawing in various media at various rates and
scales, keeping annotations, ideas, sketches, and analyses
of artwork in a journal, and developing personal interests.
Students observe medieval churches, city walls, visit excavation
sites, and explore the unspoiled and majestic countryside of
Tuscania and neighboring towns.
TUSCANIA
School of Creative Arts
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