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2016-2017 Graduate Bulletin 
    
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Courses

 

Health Sciences
  

  • HS 509 - Healthcare Administration and Management


    1-3 credit(s)
    A modular, variable-credit course designed to introduce students to the principles of management in healthcare services. The course provides an overview of the principles of healthcare management from fiscal, personnel, and administrative perspectives. The impact of a changing healthcare system on reimbursement, program cost-effectiveness, outcome management, human resources, and ethical decision making is addressed. Students gain experience in program development by designing programs and systems to evaluate program effectiveness.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior status and above; and either HS 140/141, or HS 111.


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  • HS 511 - Basics of Healthcare Research


    2 credit(s)
    Introduction to the research process to understand evidence based practice and research questions of importance to healthcare practitioners. The course is designed to provide an introduction to the basic elements of research design and statistical analysis through reading of relevant literature and critical discussion. Students will learn to be conscientious consumers of healthcare related research.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior status and above; and either HS 140/141, or HS 111.


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History and Literature of Music
  

  • HLM 050 - Information Literacy in the Performing Arts


    0 credit(s)
    Searching and evaluating techniques necessary for graduate-level information literacy. Knowledge of current reference materials; subject-specific and primary sources; Internet resources, including FirstSearch, listservs, search engines, library catalogs, and databases. Required for all Hartt master’s degree students who do not take HLM 615 , HLM 650 , or MED 620 . This requirement may also be met by passing the Information Literacy section of the graduate placement exam.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.


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  • HLM 573 - Seminar in Performance Practices


    3 credit(s)
    The investigation of unwritten performance traditions from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Areas of study will include ornamentation, improvisation, tempo, pitch, Besetzung, and tone production. Grade is determined by two research papers and class participation. Students are encouraged to choose topics related to their fields of specialization.
    Prerequisite(s): HLM 212 and HLM 213, or equivalents.


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  • HLM 615 - Pro-seminar in Music History


    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to graduate standards of academic performance in written and oral presentation. Intended to impart basic strategies of music research; to develop skills in critical thinking and evaluation of resources; to develop familiarity with reference works (style guides, inventories, indexes, thematic catalogs, musical dictionaries and encyclopedias, online resources, etc.), and to give students a broadbased familiarity with the most important concepts, genres, aesthetic criteria, and major figures of all periods. Three hours weekly.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Music History Placement Test.
    Required of all graduate-degree music majors during their first year of study.


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  • HLM 642 - Advanced Technique of Lute Transcription


    2 credit(s)
    A course designed to explore the problems and the methodology in transcribing lute tablatures of the early to late Baroque periods for the classical guitar. The style inherent to the language of the lute will be emphasized through study and research, along with the problems of translating the textures and intricacies to the guitar. Will explore such topics as tunings, ornamentation, the usage of style brise, and the technique of the left hand as it reflects the mannerism popular during the period. Offered in alternate years.
    Prerequisite(s): HLM 541 .


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  • HLM 660 - History of Music Theory


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of principal writings of Western theorists from Henricus Glareanus to Heinrich Schenker, including such topics as modality, counterpoint, and harmony. Emphasis will be on how conceptual ideas were related to various aspects of the music experience (composition, performance, analysis, theory). Consideration will also be given to the history of music analysis. Readings from original sources. Three hours weekly.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.


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  • HLM 674 - String Quartet Literature


    3 credit(s)
    This course helps string players to combine their academic and performance skills by sight-reading representative works from the core string quartet literature. Stylistic problems encountered during sight readings initiate class discussion. Individual practicing of repertoire is not required. Open to graduate students in violin, viola, or violoncello.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level performance ability.


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Illustration
  

  • ILS 610 - Illustration in Context 1


    2 credit(s)
    This course investigates the evolution of American illustration, beginning with the Industrial Revolution through the 1950s, when photography and television affected the illustration market. Each decade is chronologically explored, highlighting the emerging styles and influences that had an impact on illustration and the graphic arts. Special attention is given to the Brandywine School and the notable illustrators who forged the golden age of illustration. The course concludes with a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, showcasing work being discussed.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 611 - Illustration in Context 2


    2 credit(s)
    This course examines the transition of American illustration from its traditional, realistic roots to the more expressionistic styles inspired by the new-wave illustrators of the 1950s. Each decade is chronologically explored, investigating the diverse trends and individual styles that emerged in recent illustration history. Notable illustrators and their innovative work are highlighted in this 50-year survey. The course concludes with an independent essay and responsive illustrations submitted during the fall contact week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 613 - Illustration in Context 3


    2 credit(s)
    This course investigates specific themes and genres that have existed in American illustration since the Industrial Revolution. Topics include science fiction art, pulp magazine art, posters and propaganda art, decorative illustration, and book illustration. The course concludes with a trip to the New Britain Museum of American Art, which houses one of the greatest collections of illustration in the United States. The course also concludes with an independent essay and responsive illustrations submitted during the fall contact week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 620 - Illustration Lectures I


    2 credit(s)
    This course provides students with multiple lectures by visiting illustration faculty over the two-week summer contact. Visiting professionals show examples of their work and provide students with insight into the illustration marketplace. Students have an opportunity for both formal and informal discussions with working professionals. Lectures serve as a basis for an independent essay submitted during the fall contact.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 621 - Illustration Summer Lecture Series


    2 credit(s)
    This course provides students with seven lectures by visiting illustration faculty over the two-week summer contact. Visiting professionals show examples of their work and provide students with insight into the illustration marketplace. Students have an opportunity for both formal and informal discussions with working professionals.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 640 - The Business of Illustration


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides students with fundamental business skills and knowledge to function as freelance entrepreneurs in the illustration marketplace. Topics include negotiating contracts, pricing, marketing, self-promotion, and legal matters often encountered by freelance illustrators. Information garnered from this class equips students with the insight to prepare the business-plan segment of their thesis.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 710 - New York Illustration Issues 1


    2 credit(s)
    This course, conducted in New York City, features an expansive series of lectures and experiences in the largest illustration marketplace in the world. Prominent illustrators, art directors, designers, illustration agents, publishers, lawyers, and printers provide students with invaluable insight and information on diverse illustration topics. Students visit the Society of Illustrators Museum, which houses the finest contemporary and historic illustration in New York.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 712 - New York Illustration Issues 2


    2 credit(s)
    This course, conducted in New York City, features an expansive series of lectures and experiences in the largest illustration marketplace in the world. Prominent illustrators, art directors, designers, illustration agents, publishers, lawyers, and printers provide students with invaluable insight and information on diverse illustration topics. Students visit the Illustration House and take part in a photo shoot at the renowned Osonitsch Illustrator’s Photo Studio.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 722 - Illustration Issues 2


    2 credit(s)
    This course features a series of diverse presentations, including studio tours by some of the host city’s most renowned illustrators and lectures by several illustration agents and art directors. Students have an opportunity to visit area museums. The course concludes with an event that students can photograph as a basis for an independent assignment.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 760 - Digital Illustration


    4 credit(s)
    This course explores the application of digital technology to conceptual thinking and the formal process of making art in a modern computer lab. Two professional digital illustrators team to provide students with advanced information and individual guidance, with an emphasis on the latest computer programs. The course concludes with an independent assignment critiqued by instructors during the fall contact week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 761 - Children’s Book Illustration


    4 credit(s)
    This course, team-taught by two nationally recognized illustrators in the area of children’s book literature, provides insight into character development, continuity, style, and technique. In the class studio, students develop a comprehensive book dummy consisting of a minimum of 32 pages, based on a public-domain or self-generated manuscript obtained prior to class. Students independently complete a finished cover and at least one spread submitted at the fall contact.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 762 - Reportage Illustration


    3 credit(s)
    This course emphasizes the illustrator as a visual journalist. The instructor travels with the class on a series of field trips to interesting locations. Students produce drawings that are reportage in nature and exhibit an on-the-spot drawing quality. The class emphasizes spontaneity and freedom of expression as well as defining a sense of environment. A portfolio of reportage drawings can be an important factor in obtaining editorial assignments.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 861 - Advanced Illustration 1


    3 credit(s)
    This course equips students with fundamental drawing skills with a focus on traditional observational drawing. Studio work emphasizes drawing from life with models. Students study the human figure in both nude and costumed poses. Costume drawings completed during class serve as a foundation for an illustration assignment to be executed independently and critiqued during the fall contact.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 862 - Advanced Illustration 2


    3 credit(s)
    This course continues the study of the nude and clothed figure, using diverse media that may include oils, acrylics, watercolors, or ink. Studio projects simulate professional illustration assignments and incorporate color theory. The course concludes with an independent assignment based on studio work to be critiqued by the instructor during the fall contact.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 863 - Advanced Illustration 3


    4 credit(s)
    This course develops the conceptual problem-solving skills of students through two challenging assignments completed during the first week of the summer residency. Assignment guidelines are given in advance, and all project research is completed prior to the first meeting. Students are team-taught by two renowned illustrators who work with students to stimulate their creative process and develop their individual style.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 864 - Advanced Illustration 4


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides students with the opportunity to write and illustrate an original, 8- to 12-page graphic novel. The relationship between image and text is fully explored as students master the art of visual storytelling in a graphic-novel format. Students benefit from the expertise of a professional working in this important genre as they employ the skills of both artist and writer to create an original work.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 865 - Advanced Illustration 5


    3 credit(s)
    This course combines technology and self-promotion as students learn to prepare a digital portfolio to market their work to prospective clients. This digital portfolio is an invaluable asset in advancing their illustration careers. Working under the guidance of a professional digital illustrator, students gain valuable insight in both technological and promotion issues for the illustrator.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • ILS 970 - Thesis Defense and Exhibition


    3 credit(s)
    In this course students present a final thesis project, marketing plan, and descriptive essay of work developed under the guidance of the thesis advisor and program director. This self-initiated capstone assignment is completed during the third and final summer residency. The visual art emphasis of the thesis is expressly tailored to fit the needs of the contemporary illustrator and contains a marketing plan created specifically for this unique body of work. Students defend their thesis during the summer residency and participate in a group exhibition of thesis projects in the Silpe Gallery at the Hartford Art School.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.F.A. in illustration and ILS 965 .
    Laboratory fee.


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Independent Study
  
  
  

Insurance
  
  
  
  

  • INS 665 - Risk Management

    Course Cross-listed with FIN 665 
    3 credit(s)
    This course examines how corporations approach the problem of dealing with risks in today’s complex marketplace. Emphasis is given to the economic impacts of losses and alternative methods of risk financing (captives, bond issues, capital markets). The exposures of multinational firms are explored in a team-learning format. Since risk management is usually a multidisciplinary team effort, all assignments and class discussions involve teamwork. Emphasis is given to incorporating multidisciplinary, multi-objective input into a comprehensive risk management plan for sample firms.


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  • INS 740 - Project Risk Management

    Course Cross-listed with FIN 740  
    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces the processes involved in project risk analysis and management that can be used on all projects, regardless of their time and budget constraints. In the risk analysis phase, students learn how to identify risks inherent in project management with qualitative analysis and how to analyze such risks’ impact on project success with quantitative analysis. In the risk management phase, students learn how to respond to project risks with appropriate techniques. The course emphasizes the role of project risk management in enhancing project performance and increasing project value as reflected in commonly used measures of project performance and value such as return on investment and earned value management.
    Prerequisite(s): MBA 610  or M 517 .


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Interdisciplinary Art
  

  • INT 610 - Methodologies in Contemporary Art


    2 credit(s)
    This seminar course provides advanced study of a wide range of interdisciplinary art practices. By investigating hybrid approaches to visual art, students learn how artists employ methods from diverse disciplines such as design, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. Case studies present examples of how artists collaborate with professionals from others fields. This seminar is a foundation for the MFA curriculum.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • INT 710 - Art and Ecology: Global North


    2 credit(s)
    The global environmental crisis influences contemporary cultural production on multiple levels. Socially engaged artists and designers in the 21st century require an understanding of the fundamentals of ecology and climate change so that they may make environmentally appropriate decisions concerning materials and production, platforms for distribution, and approaches to addressing ecology as artists and citizens. This course presents the many ways artists and designers investigate and represent current ecological conditions. Using a hands-on workshop format, the course employs experiential learning within the natural environment of the Global North to foster new levels of awareness and engagement.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • INT 711 - Art and Ecology: Global South


    2 credit(s)
    The global environmental crisis influences contemporary cultural production on multiple levels. Socially engaged artists and designers in the 21st century require an understanding of the fundamentals of ecology and climate change so that they may make environmentally appropriate decisions concerning materials and production, platforms for distribution, and approaches to addressing ecology as artists and citizens. This course presents the many ways artists and designers investigate and represent current ecological conditions. Using a hands-on workshop format, the course employs experiential learning within the natural environment of the Global South to foster new levels of awareness and engagement.
    Prerequisite(s): INT 710 .
    Laboratory fee.


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  • INT 721 - Art and Place Reconsidered 1


    2 credit(s)
    A location may consist of multiple geographies, narratives, histories, and cultures. This studio course explores how artists engage with a local community. Using varied frames of reference, students approach a specific location as a site for creative work. This first segment of Art and Place includes readings by Mary Jane Jacobs, Richard Sennett, and others. It introduces ideas about post-industrial American cities and towns, and art that addresses them. This is the first course in a set of four required Art and Place courses.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • INT 722 - Art and Place Reconsidered 2


    2 credit(s)
    A location may consist of multiple geographies, narratives, histories, and cultures. This studio course explores how artists engage with a local community. Using varied frames of reference, students will approach a specific location as a subject for creative work. This second course in the series will include readings by Edward Said, Homi Bhaba, and others. The course investigates theories about post-colonial geography. This is one course in a series of four required Art and Place courses, and it can be taken before or after INT 723  or INT 724 .
    Prerequisite(s): INT 721 .
    Laboratory fee.


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  • INT 723 - Art and Place Reconsidered 3


    2 credit(s)
    A location may consist of multiple geographies, narratives, histories, and cultures. This studio course explores how artists engage with a local community. Using varied frames of reference, students approach a specific location as a subject for creative work. This course presents readings by Michel de Certeau, Iain Sinclair, Sharon Zukin, and others. It introduces ideas about urban sociology and contemporary city life. This is one course in a set of four required Art and Place courses, and it can be taken before or after INT 722  or INT 724 .
    Prerequisite(s): INT 721 .
    Laboratory fee.


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