Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Research skills, assessment of information, interviewing, economics of nonprofits, interpreting data. Issues such as copyright, public art policy, the arts and urban redevelopment. Introduction to local style and culture scene.

Writing intensive with focus on news judgment, story-telling and fluency in forms of arts, style and culture journalism. Professional publication expected. Encompassing all forms of culture.

Reading, analyzing and discussing examples of arts journalism. Includes architecture, film, fashion, music, theater, pop culture, TV, food, visual arts, and more. Emphasis on contemporary forms.

Readings and discussions of news and current issues in the arts. Cross-discipline presentations by scholars and artists. Skill seminars in online writing and branding.

Readings and discussions of news and current issues in the arts. Cross-discipline presentations by scholars and artists. Skill seminars in preparing story pitches and working with editors.

Immersion trip to New York City includes performing arts events, visits to museums and galleries, meetings with media and arts professionals. Workshop with arts editors; writing arts reviews, and online blogging with multi-media work

Capstone experience for graduate Arts, Style and Culture Journalism majors. Students will research, write, and revise substantive works of arts and style journalism in workshop environment.

Supports and provides learning context for internship at media or nonprofit arts institution. Professional ethics and workplace protocols. Career development.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.