Welcome! Here you’ll find a full list of all Fall 2025 First-Year Seminar (FSEM) offerings. Browse through the pages of classes, select a course from the first drop down menu, or browse by subject area. Please note that this site shows the FSEMs regardless of whether or not they are full, so there is no guarantee that a course will still be open at the time of your registration
In this FSEM, we will examine the major directors and films of this movement, as well as the the themes and social issues that animate these works. We will explore how these films revolutionized film production, form, and the portrayal of political and social changes.
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This course provides a unique perspective through the lens of artists and their historical utilization of sketchbooks. Delving into the world of art, we will deconstruct and discover the intricacies of artistic expression through lively discussions and personal interpretations in writing and artmaking, exploring the fascinating realm of artists and their sketchbooks.
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In this course we will explore ideas about ability and disability and how those ideas relates to artists’ lives and their artmaking as well as to notions about problematic terms such as “normal”, “disabled”, and “disability”. We’ll try to understand the ways in which we are different and differently abled, the ways in which art can help us to see and understand those ideas, and the ways in which those ideas can change how we move in, interact with, and structure our lives and worlds.
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Entertainment design and technology has a rich history of development extending back as far as the first performance. In this FSEM students will investigate the past, and they will also explore contemporary theatre companies and how they utilize today’s technology.
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THIS COURSE HAS CURRENTLY FILLED FOR FALL 2025. The name “Disney” may initially conjure fanciful images of Walt Disney theme parks, Mickey Mouse, or the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For some, the name “Disney” reflects decades of corporate greed, or trou …
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Throughout modern history, individuals have taken extraordinary pleasure in sharing the music that they love with others. Why we like the music that we do and why we feel the need to share it with others can tell us a lot about who we are as individuals.
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What makes something visually stunning? Is it the thrill of chasing something bigger and better, or is it the experience of something small and relatable?
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