Courses

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A critical study of major poets of the twentieth century from the end of the Symbolist period to the present. The course is oriented toward a broad segment of readers. This course may be repeated once for credit, provided the topics are different.

This entry-level course will introduce students to the fundamental techniques and principles of basic studio lighting. Students will learn how to use different continuous lighting and strobe equipment to be used in studio and location settings. Students will learn the principles of metering and exposure for analog and digital and how to control the quality, intensity and direction of the light.

This advanced course expands on the basic lighting techniques learned in Studio Lighting I with an emphasis on lighting incorporated in a variety of genres including fashion, portraiture, still life and architectural photography. Students will explore creative lighting techniques such as how to employ mixed lighting sources, light as color and night photography with artificial lighting.

Intensive introduction to film analysis through an exploration of selected cinematic styles such as Realism, Expressionism, and Surrealism.

A theoretical and practical study of problems of stylistics in literary and nonliterary Russian.

An analysis of the role of intelligence, subversion, and armed resistance in modern politics. The use of institutional violence, either physical or mental, by governments or rebels to effect or prevent political changes. Also the development of "people's war" and "revolutionary warfare."

Students will work eight weeks full time in Washington, D.C., as interns for elected representatives, interest groups, or government agencies. Related readings and a term paper will be assigned. Details, requirements, applications, and permission for the program must be obtained from the faculty internship coordinator.

A survey of surface water and ground water hydrology, including discussion of water quality, pollution, and water resource management. This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F

Examination of the variety and scale of commercial and governmental surveillance in the US. The course surveys global data trade, the uses of surveillance for social organization and control, as well as questions of information ownership, human and civil rights, and public policy concerning privacy and data protection. These themes are explored through classroom discussion, analytical writing projects, exercises, and screenings of relevant film and TV clips.