Video Production

This course explores first-hand what it means to be part of a TV-News channel video production team, focusing on the responsibilities of a camera-operator, video editor, video producer, and other video production related staff. Various production and film techniques such as setting, presentation, props, camera angles, and video editing will be explored. To connect classroom…

Studio in Bead Design

Students will use nature and the jewelry arts of primitive cultures as visual inspiration to create original beads. Students will sketch their designs on graph paper that represent finished pieces. Color theory through mixing of clay colors will develop understanding of color and design. Methods of instruction: demonstration, lecture, slide presentation. Original art work will…

Studies in Self-Expression

The focus of this class is to provide a means for self-expression. Students will practice expressing their thoughts and feelings of the world around them. Literature, journaling, poetry writing, creative writing, photograph, art and dance will be discussed and practiced. Students will be required to create an original work and present it.

Psychology

This survey course will cover topics such as: the human body, brain chemistry, emotions, human behavior, personality, interpersonal relationships, learning styles, critical thinking and problem solving. Lab activities completed during class will enhance the topic of discussion. This course will give individuals a chance to learn more about their own personality and learning style.

Practical History

The objective of this course is to give students an opportunity to become more knowledgeable about the history of the College of Saint Rose, the city of Albany, and New York state. The curriculum will include historical text, field trips to historical sites and guest speakers with an historical perspective. The emphasis of the course…

Perspectives

The focus of this course is for students to explore contemporary and historical issues and develop a stance which will be presented to classmates in a debate and/or panel discussion. Students will learn the structure of debates and panels and oral presentation skills will be emphasized.

Music Appreciation

This course will focus on enhancing the students’ enjoyment and understanding of all aspects of music. The curriculum will include learning about different elements of music, characteristics of composers from different historical periods, types of instruments, leading up to folk, rock, disco, rap and other forms of popular music that the students may enjoy. In…

Music and Movement

The goal of this course is for students to explore movement and become more aware of their body in space. Class will begin with structured warm-ups to awake the body and increase flexibility and strength. Dance vocabulary and technique will be used but the emphasis will be based on rhythm, body coordination and improv.

Lancaster Times Editorial

Lancaster Times is a monthly publication created by students in The College Experience featuring articles of all genres of writing. The name was derived by the location of our first dorm, Lancaster Street. Based on writing lessons and direct instruction, students learn to draft and edit an article, poem or interview that will become part…

Broadcast Journalism

This course explores several facets of Broadcast Journalism, including identifying and analyzing newsworthy events, writing TV-news storyboards and scripts, conducting dynamic news interviews, and learning the job responsibilities of a news reporter and anchor-person. To connect classroom learning with real world broadcasting, students will tour WRGB CBS 6, a local Albany, NY TV-news station, and…