2003-2005 - Special Collections - University of Baltimore

completed or nearly completed manuscript
wriuen while in the program, students
revise, design, and produce a publication
consisting of their own original work. In a
seminar sening, they act as peer advisers to
one another and are responsible for providing
in-depth critiques of each other's work.
Team taught by a creative writer and a
book artist or graphic designer, (he course
revisits and re-examines concep(s introduced
in earlier courses. Lab fie required.
PBDS 750 Writing: Special Topics (3)
Intensive exploration of topics in writing of
mutual interest to students and faculty.
Content varies according to the concurrent
interests of faculty and students. Topic
appears under that name in the schedule of
classes booklet. Course may be repeatedfor
credit when topic changes. Lab fie may be
required.
PBDS 751 Graphic Design: Special
Topics (3) Intensive exploration of topics
in graphic design of mutual interest to students
and faculty. Content varies according
to the concurrent interests of faculty and
students. Topic appears under that name in
the schedule of classes booklet. Course may
be repeatedfor credit when topic changes. Lab
fie may be required.
PBDS 752 Creative Writing: Special
Topics (3) Intensive exploration of topics
in creative writing of special interest to faculty
and students. Content will vary
according to specific interests and trends in
creative writing. Some possible topics ate
narrative poetry, gothic or romance novels
and stories, detective and mystery fiction,
marketing small press books, etc. Topic
appears under that name in the schedule of
classes booklet. Course may be repeatedfor
credit when topic changes. Lab fee may be
required.
PBDS 753 Media: Special Topics (3)
Intensive exploration of topics in communication
and media of mutual interest to
student and faculty. Content varies according
to specific interests and trends in communication.
Topic appears under that
name in the course schedule booklet.
Course may be repeatedfor credit when topic
changes. Lab fie may be required.
PBDS 754 Business Practices: Special
Topics (3) Intensive exploration of topics
in the business of a publications enterprise
that are of special interest to current faculty
and students. Possible topics include the
management of a publications department,
a design studio, or a magazine; market
research; marketing; and legal issues in
publications. Topic appears under that
name in the course schedule booklet.
Course may be repeatedfor credit when topic
changes. Lab fie may be required.
PBDS 755 Backgrounds and Ideas:
Special Topics (3) Intensive exploration of
cultural trends, historical developments,
ideas, or systems of communications that
have influenced or informed creative work
in a variety of visual and verbal media.
Content varies according to the concurrent
interests of faculty and students. Topic
appears under that name in the schedule of
classes booklet. Coun'e may be repeatedfor
credit when topic changes. Lab fee may be
required.
PBDS 756 Hypermedia: Special Topics
(3) Intensive exploration of topics in
hypermedia of mutual interest to students
and faculty. Course may be repeatedfor
credit when topic chances. Lab fie required.
PBDS 775 Internship (3-6) Direct experience
working with a publications staff.
Internship opportunities include working
with ptivate advertising and public relations
firms, nonprofit agencies at the
federal and state levels, or private business
and professional agencies thar maintain
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