FSEM Courses

This course will explore how an intensive immersion experience with cinematic and literary representations of autism might serve as a test case for how the neurodiversity perspective may not only help increase our awareness of popular attitudes toward disability but also even lead to acceptance and appreciation of autism as a natural form of human variation and difference.

Have you ever wondered about the connections between mathematics and the arts? In this seminar you will have the opportunity to discover and investigate how mathematics is involved in many art forms.

Don’t think fashion is that important, or that you do not pay attention to fashion? Think again–fashion theory deeply affects how we portray ourselves to others and craft our personal images.

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.

Miles Davis was a major force in American music—he is considered one of the giants in the development of jazz. This course will examine the contributions and influence of Miles Davis to American jazz by exploring his personal development, performances, and musical works.

In this FSEM we will explore the impact of environmental art through the perspective of art history and cultural history, and we will work with a local green space to create works that will be gifted to the organization.

Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Do unsolved mysteries intrigue you? Then ‘Cold Case: Theatre Mysteries’ is the course for you! This first-year seminar delves into theatrical mysteries ranging from the ancient Greeks to the Elizabethans.

Haunted houses, dismemberment on stage, audience “splash zones” for blood…. Live performers have been terrifying audiences long before the advent of the horror film, and they continue to explore new ways to pull the audience into their horror fantasies. This seminar will explore horror in live performance, which includes traditional theatre (Shakespeare), interactive performances (haunted houses), and popular culture events (historical freak shows).

Solo Mio: Solo Performance and You is a course that explores the tradition of solo performance as an art form. In addition to examining specific performers who have made significant contributions to the art form, we will look at how solo performance tells a personal story—specifically yours.

This FSEM is an introduction to current and cutting edge developments in contemporary architecture. Except for a historical background survey, this discussion-based course focuses on the architecture of the late 20th and 21st century.