INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IN THE ARTS

DANCE 449

Overview of the history and practice of interdisciplinary work by artists working alone or in collaboration with others. Explores work that relies on or has a contingent relationship to the technology of the era in which it was created. Covers the history of lnterarts and Technology from the early 1900's to the present with additional lectures focusing on relevant topics from earlier periods of history, e.g. Guttenburg's printing press, Da Vinci's flying machines, etc. Individual artists and movements will be profiled with a focus on the Futurists, Dada, and Surrealists in the early half of the century, dance and technology in general and the crossover of contemporary avant garde theater and performing artists such as Laurie Anderson and others whose work is dependent on high tech electronics.

THEATRE 469

Guest artists offer interdisciplinary courses on topics appropriate to their specializations.

DANCE 560

ENGL 469

Guest artists will offer interdisciplinary courses on topics appropriate to their specializations. Students may not be concurrently enrolled withENGL 307,407,409,408,410,411,508,509, or695

DANCE 453

Study of choreography created by member of the faculty and guest artists, leading to public performance.