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Undergraduate Group Seminar Group exploration of specialized topics. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours but no more than 8 hours in any one term. | THEA 399 |
Practicum IV The objective of this course is for students to demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principles of theatre design, technology or management, implement acquired skills and apply acquired knowledge in a hands-on, experiential learning setting. Students work on a live performance project in a lead position such as: Scene Designer, Lighting Designer, Costume Designer, Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, Production Stage Manager, Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Assistant Production Manager, Actor, Dramaturg or Assistant Dramaturg, Assistant Director etc. THEA 400 projects are assigned either faculty/professional advisor or faculty/professional mentor, depending on the nature and needs of the project and the individual learning objectives for the student. 1 to 3 undergraduate hours. 1 to 3 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to Theatre majors. | THEA 400 |
Broadway Stage Management Designed to provide a foundational understanding of stage management techniques as they apply directly to Broadway and Commercial Theatre, students will explore nuances of broadway theatre, including stage management responsibilities, artistic and production partners and practices of Actors’ Equity Association Production contract and other contracts routinely used on Broadway. Emphasis is on practical application of discussion topics. Course will culminate in a domestic field trip to New York City to experience first-hand the course elements discussed in class. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 1 undergraduate hour. 1 graduate hour. The educational trip to New York is an important, and required, part of this course. Students in this course are required to sign a confirmation of participation which details the mandatory course fee as well as the cancellation/withdrawal fee should the student drop this course. Prerequisite: THEA 451, or permission of instructor. | THEA 401 |
Designing Immersive Adventures: Escape Rooms A practical introduction to escape rooms as playable immersive theatre. Students will explore player experience, narrative design, and environmental design while developing, installing, and running the theatrical elements of an escape room. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. | THEA 402 |
Professional Career Development This course is for senior BFA Theatre majors and is designed to prepare students to enter the professional world. Resumes, online presence, social media, website, agents/managers, unions, entertainment taxes, and other topics will be explored. 1 undergraduate hour. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: For senior BFA Theatre Majors only. | THEA 404 |
Directors Workshop Seminar course exploring the role of the director in the collaborative process. Course may be repeated as topics will vary. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. May be repeated to maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 9 graduate hours. Prerequisite: THEA 212. | THEA 412 |
Advanced Costume Design An intermediate class designed for students who have a basic understanding of the principles of theatrical design. Students explore in more depth through lectures and focused projects components of costume design process, such as script and character analysis, concept development, research, sources of inspiration, psychology of clothing, rendering as a communication tool, fabric and texture, collaboration principles, and then implement this knowledge in a finished project of costume design for a play/movie and/or musical. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to BFA/MFA students only or consent of instructor. | THEA 413 |
Figure Drawing for Theatre Design Figure Drawing as a foundation for theatrical design is a somewhat different animal: we may not need to accurately render subtle nuances of the human figure to the extent required for portraiture, but it is imperative to explore and understand fundamental aspects of drawing such as anatomy, volume, proportion, value, negative/positive space, etc. In addition to these skills, students will develop an ability to describe design concept and intention more accurately and expressively. This course strengthens observational and drawing skills while encouraging freedom and experimentation, which are crucial to all design processes. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 undergraduate hours and 6 graduate hours in separate semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. For theatre majors only. | THEA 414 |
Leading Post-Perform Dialog Study of the history, processes, and methods of leading discussions with social issues theatre audiences. Emphasis on the skills and techniques of facilitators/peer educators; artistic considerations; function and application of the dramaturg; and practical experience through facilitation of social issues theatre dialog. Same as GWS 417. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above or consent of instructor. | THEA 417 |
Devising Social Issues Theatre Focuses on the role of the artist as 'cultural worker' through devising theatre in a community-based context that is explicitly concerned with social and/or health-related issues. While there is substantial research, reading and critique involved, the overall experience will be that of rigorously composing theatrical work vital to the community. Same as GWS 418. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. | THEA 418 |
Theatrical CAD Drafting A functional, working knowledge of computer assisted design (CAD) is required for most advanced theatre technicians working in the field today. This course is a multilevel exploration into various CAD programs. Students will gain a basic familiarity with the capability of programs and how to apply gained knowledge to the creation of technical drawings used in the Entertainment Industry. 2 undergraduate hours. 2 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 undergraduate or graduate hours in the same semester and to 8 undergraduate hours in separate semesters. Prerequisite: THEA 126. Enrollment limited to Theatre majors or by consent of instructor. | THEA 419 |
Structures for the Stage The incorporation of structural analysis into the technical design of theatrical scenery has become a necessary tool for every Technical Director. This course is a study of the foundational vocabulary, the mathematical equations, and the graphical representations that are used to assist in solving these design challenges. Knowledge of these foundational ideas will help students to make more informed and structurally sound technical designs. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours in separate semesters. Prerequisite: THEA 126. Enrollment limited to Theatre majors or by consent of instructor. | THEA 422 |
Advanced Lighting Design A study of lighting design as it relates to color, intensity, distribution, and movement. Material covered includes: script analysis, scenic breakdowns, photometrics and lighting for live performance. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: THEA 231. | THEA 423 |
Automation for the Stage The addition of automation to the Entertainment Industry was a major turning point in the capabilities of live theatre. This course begins the study of the equipment and processes commonly used to move scenery onstage. We will be covering the vocabulary, the typical components and machines used, safety requirements of using automation, and will involve hands-on practice in assembling and disassembling various scenic effects. The knowledge gained will build a foundation for students to identify and select appropriate equipment for use, and will aid in communicating automated-movement concepts and practice with artistic collaborators. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: THEA 126. Enrollment limited to Theatre majors or by consent of instructor. | THEA 424 |
Advanced Scenographic Drafting Advanced drafting techniques for scenic design, lighting design, and technical production. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: THEA 225 or permission of the instructor. Restricted to Theatre majors only. | THEA 425 |
History of Decor Historical and comparative survey of designs, motifs, and forms of decor in the West. Emphasis on the relation between research and design for the stage. Enrollment limited to Theatre majors. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms to a max of 6 hours if topics vary. | THEA 426 |
Scenic Painting I Techniques and practice of scenic painting; lab time required. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | THEA 427 |
Scenic Technology Topics The study of Scenic Technology includes assembling a toolkit that creates a broad and diverse skill set. This course provides the opportunity to delve into and explore a wide range of Scenic Technology topics while providing students the foundation needed to seek more advanced learning. 2 undergraduate hours. 2 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours in the same semester and a total of 16 hours in separate semesters, if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Restricted to theatre majors only. | THEA 429 |
Technical Direction I Introduces the students to various aspects of working on a production at Krannert Center and to the resources available to them. The remainder of the semester will focus on the foundations of theatrical technical design and the production process typical of a professional regional theatre. Students will put this knowledge to practical use by working through necessary steps for theoretical productions, from beginning to end during the second half of the semester. In addition, there will be discussions on topics related to the other duties and responsibilities of a Technical Director. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: THEA 223 and THEA 419. Restricted to Theatre majors or by consent of instructor. | THEA 430 |
Lighting for Non-Theatrical Spaces and Styles A strong focus on lighting for architecture, landscape architecture, special events, theme parks, museums, concerts and site-specific venues. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: THEA 231, THEA 423, THEA 431. | THEA 432 |
Advanced Lighting Seminar An open discussion of current shows and trends in the lighting industry including Skype interviews with business professionals. 1 undergraduate hour. 1 graduate hour. Prerequisite: Theatre Majors Only. | THEA 434 |
Professional Lighting Systems Practical study of state-of-the-art lighting technology for the theatre, using the facilities of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. In-depth study of lighting control systems and programming, instrument maintenance, special effects, and the role of the master electrician in production. 2 undergraduate hours. 2 graduate hours. May not be repeated for credit. | THEA 435 |
Software for Lighting Design Practical study of lighting design software currently used in the professional theatre and the entertainment industry. As technology evolves and new software developed, software programs will be added. Accommodating upgrades may necessitate offering the course every other year. 2 undergraduate hours. 2 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: THEA 231 and THEA 425. | THEA 437 |
Introduction to Costume Patterning and Draping Methods of draping and drafting patterns for period theatrical costumes. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | THEA 442 |
Technology and Costume Crafts This is a mixed-level course for students who are exploring costume technology in depth. Modern technologies such as 3D printing, use of programmable LED lights, fiber optics, laser cutting, and other innovations are the new resources available to create cutting-edge costumes. During the course students will learn the theory and foundations of these technologies and their practical implementation. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Theatre majors only. | THEA 449 |
Management Seminar Addresses production and management issues surrounding Theater Department and KCPA productions. Guest speakers provide professional points of view on various management topics. 1 undergraduate hour. 1 graduate hour. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 8 undergraduate or 6 graduate hours. | THEA 450 |
Principles of Stage Management Studies in the principles and the craft of stage management. Enrollment limited to Theatre majors. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Minimum of sophomore standing in a Theatre curriculum. | THEA 451 |
Principles of Arts Management Introduction to the basic practices of theatre and arts management with emphasis on facilities management, arts marketing, and financial planning in the performing arts. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Junior, senior or graduate standing. | THEA 452 |
Introduction to Theatre Sound Exploration of audio production techniques, software, and equipment as related to theatrical sound. Students will actively engage in recording, script analysis, sound effect creation, utilization of playback software and other audio equipment. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Each graduate student is required to create 2 sound stories in addition to normal requirements of the course. | THEA 453 |
Sound Design II Rotating Topics Course: Multi-semester study of project-based advanced sound design concepts and techniques in audio recording. Projects focus on mixing and editing for music, theatre and film production, and utilization of current digital technology. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 18 hours, as topics vary. Prerequisite: THEA 454 Sound Design I. | THEA 455 |
Model Making for the Stage Familiarizes students with diverse techniques, materials, and tools available to model makers, especially in theatre design. Focuses work on traditional craftsmanship of 1/4" scale and 1/2" scale models including sculpting, casting, and soldering. Also address issues of scale, texture, color, and specialty finishes. Open to all designers, artists, and technicians, including students in Museum Studies. Prior knowledge of studio art helpful but not required. 2 undergraduate hours. 2 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Contact instructor for approval. | THEA 457 |
Introduction to Media Design Lecture/Studio Course focused on the skill of creating programmed images for live performance of dance, theatre and music theatre. Students will acquire technical skills as well as be introduced to the relationship of projected images to text, performer, space and time. Lecture and classwork projects develop skills with digital technology, images and projections in live performance. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. | THEA 461 |
Advanced Screenwriting Builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Screenwriting. Use writing exercises to further expand on proper formatting, creating dynamic and 3-dimensional characters and creating interesting plot structures. Readings from published scripts will be used to give examples of current script practices. Same as MACS 472. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MACS 372. | THEA 470 |
Acting Studio III: Dynamics Continuing development of movement and voice skills for actors. Enrollment limited to Theatre majors. 1 undergraduate hour. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: THEA 375, THEA 376, THEA 377 and THEA 378, and concurrent registration in THEA 472, THEA 473 and THEA 474. | THEA 471 |
Acting Studio III: Voice Advanced training in voice and speech for the stage with emphasis on classic texts. Enrollment limited to Theatre majors. 2 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: THEA 375, THEA 376, THEA 377 and THEA 378, and concurrent registration in THEA 471, THEA 473 and THEA 474. | THEA 472 |
Acting Studio III: Movement Training in stage combat, sword, and rapier. Enrollment limited to Theatre majors. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 2 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: THEA 375, THEA 376, THEA 377 and THEA 378, and concurrent registration in THEA 471, THEA 472 and THEA 474. | THEA 473 |
Acting Studio III: Acting Acting in Shakespearean and other Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Caroline drama. A performance is given at the end of the term. Enrollment limited to Theatre majors. 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: THEA 375, THEA 376, THEA 377 and THEA 378, and concurrent enrollment in THEA 471, THEA 472 and THEA 473. | THEA 474 |
Prop Furniture Construction This course explores the skills and tools commonly used for furniture construction. Students will learn a variety of fine woodworking techniques while constructing samples that will ultimately lead to a realized piece of furniture. In this advanced course of study, students will focus on joinery, the properties of finer lumber choices, programing the CNC for automated cutting assistance, the use of a wood lathe, and natural fiber upholstery techniques such as rushing and caning. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Students taking this class should have prior carpentry and woodworking experience and a familiarity with bench tools, hand tools, various glues, and common construction materials. | THEA 485 |
Professional Internship Professional work with an approved host theatre or institution in an area related to the student's academic program; exposure to and participation in professional theatre. Full documentation and approval of internship activities required. 0 to 14 undergraduate hours. 0 to 12 graduate hours. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms, if topics vary. Prerequisite: Junior, senior, or graduate standing in Theatre; consent of Internship Coordinator. | THEA 490 |
Digital Rendering for Lighting An exploration of 3-D rendering techniques for live performance using software specific to the lighting industry. Teach skills necessary to create an artistic representation of a design and to imagine a production. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. | THEA 492 |
Advanced Problem Solving for Lighting Designers Practical projects to help lighting designers and technicians prepare for unforeseen problems that arise in professional situations when dealing with various lighting projects and gear. Topics addressed include storytelling, plot, practical lighting, and repertory. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. | THEA 494 |
Capstone Project This course is intended for students to demonstrate their proficiency, creativity, ability, and authority as a professional in their specific area of study. Students will implement the knowledge gained in courses taken and production to prove their understanding and skills in a culminating project. 1 undergraduate hour. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 hours in separate terms. Prerequisite: Enrollment by permission of area chair. | THEA 495 |
Professional Exploration This course is intended to provide an opportunity for students to broaden their understanding of the entertainment field and network with working professionals. It will also serve to gain more experience in a specific area of expertise and receive certification in those areas making candidates more marketable and well positioned to enter the industry upon graduation. 1 undergraduate hour. No graduate credit. May be repeated in the same or separate semesters to a maximum of 2 hours, if topics vary. Prerequisite: Restricted to theatre majors with Junior or Senior standing only. | THEA 496 |
Audio Engineering I Introduction to audio engineering and system design concepts through exploration of audio consoles, amplification, loudspeaker manufacturing and design. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: THEA 153. | THEA 497 |
Audio Engineering II Rotating Topics: Project-based study of professional techniques in sound system applications and design for sound reinforcement in music, theatre and architectural applications. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate semesters for up to 12 hours for undergraduate students and up to 18 hours for graduate students. Prerequisite: THEA 497: Audio Engineering I. | THEA 498 |
Colloquium Design & Theat Tech Projects in design for the theatre or in theatre technology, including stage scenery, costuming, lighting, makeup, projections, and sound and stage systems. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to graduate students in theatre design and technology. | THEA 550 |
Topics in Stage Management This course surveys advanced topics in stage management focusing on skill building and development for graduate students preparing to enter the professional world. Advanced stage management techniques are discussed with an eye to promoting innovation. Assignments are designed to provide a laboratory experience where students can apply critical thinking, scholarly research, experimentation, collaboration and writing skills relevant to real-world scenarios and often with practical outcomes or applications. 2 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: MFA Stage Management majors only. | THEA 559 |
Seminar in Theatre History Studies in the history of the theatre. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | THEA 560 |
Seminar in Theatre Theory Studies in theories of drama, theatre, and performance. Examination of major theorists in both theatre scholarship and critical theory. Emphasis placed on studies in methodology. Specific topics may vary. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 16 hours. | THEA 562 |
Colloquium in Acting: Dynamics Intensive professional training in voice and movement skills for the actor. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to graduate acting students; concurrent registration in THEA 572, THEA 573 and THEA 574. | THEA 571 |
Colloquium in Acting: Voice Intensive professional training in voice and speech for the actor. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to graduate acting students; concurrent registration in THEA 571, THEA 573 and THEA 574. | THEA 572 |
Colloquium in Acting: Movement Intensive professional training in movement and stage combat for the actor. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 2 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to graduate acting students; concurrent registration in THEA 571, THEA 572 and THEA 574. | THEA 573 |
Colloquium in Acting: Acting Intensive professional training in acting with a different focus each term on a particular style of dramatic literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to graduate acting students; concurrent registration in THEA 571, THEA 572 and THEA 573. | THEA 574 |
Special Problems Individual research in selected topics by arrangement with the instructor. 0 to 8 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated up to 72 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | THEA 591 |
Creative Project Open to MFA, MA, and PhD in Theatre 1 to 8 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated up to 20 hours in the same term or 72 hours in separate terms, if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | THEA 595 |
Thesis Research Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | THEA 599 |
Mgmt of Innov and Technology Same as BADM 367. See BADM 367. | TMGT 367 |
Business Process Modeling Same as BADM 460. See BADM 460. | TMGT 460 |
Intro to Translation Studies Introduction to translation as an academic discipline and professional field through a series of texts in translation. Explores the ways in which texts, images, and ideas move across cultures, across time, across languages, and through different art forms; to elevate the students' appreciation of literature and other art forms; and get acquainted with the complexities of a work of art as a cultural manifestation and with the ways in which various artists, writers and translators have attempted to recreate these complexities in other languages and cultures. Prerequisite: Students must have met the University of Illinois foreign language requirement. | TRST 201 |
Terminology Provides a foundation in terminology management theory and practice. Key principles, including concept orientation, term autonomy, data granularity, and interchange standards are emphasized. Practical skills learned include performing term extraction, creating a terminology database (termbase), using the termbase as an aid when translating a text, and developing interpreter-oriented formats. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. | TRST 407 |
Applied Literary Translation I Focuses on both the theory and the practice of literary translation, as well as the business aspect of how to negotiate a translation proposal through the US publishing market. Students will produce a completed translation of a short story or a selection of poems. Same as CWL 511, EALC 511, GER 511, and SLAV 501. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. | TRST 501 |
Translation for Professions Develop the practice of "instrumental" translation skills in a variety of technical domains, including translation for new media, medical and legal translation, and localization. Focuses on the technical, cultural and terminological problems that characterize localization and globalization as governing criteria of translation in today's knowledge economy. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Six semesters of non-English language study or equivalent competence. | TRST 506 |
Localization Combines theories of localization with hands-on activities using a range of computer-assisted translation (CAT) and localization tools. Students explore and reflect on the issues that translators face when adapting content from one language and culture to another. Students also learn state-of-the-art tools and techniques for localizing software, mobile apps, SEO keywords, and web sites. Markup languages, localization project management, and standards for the language industry are also introduced. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: TRST 503. | TRST 508 |
Community Interpreting Introduction to community interpreting and its main theoretical concepts, along with intensive practice of short and long consecutive interpreting. The major areas of community interpreting will be introduced, including interpreting in the medical and legal contexts and the interpreter code of ethics. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Translation and Interpreting or consent of instructor. | TRST 541 |
Advanced Interpreting Practice and Research Advanced practice in interpreting skills, with an emphasis on simultaneous interpretation from and into English; and study of Research methodology in Interpreting Studies. Other areas of practice may include consecutive interpreting, sight translation and sight interpreting 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: TRST 541, TRST 542, or consent of instructor. | TRST 543 |
Writing for Translators Explores writing in the context of translation and looks closely at the question of what strategies and practices translators need to implement to adapt to each new text they encounter. Readings of a theoretical nature and documents of a practical nature will be assigned. The types of texts examined fall into the following categories: social sciences, literary, technical, legal, and scientific. The English-language conventions of specific types of texts will be addressed. Each student will also develop strategies for translating from specific languages, as well as individual practices for improving reading and writing. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor; six semesters of non-English language study, or equivalent competence. | TRST 545 |
Elementary Turkish I Mastery of Turkish alphabet and phonetics; elementary formal grammar and the development of reading and writing skills; and conversation in the formal noncolloquial style. Participation in the laboratory is required. | TURK 201 |
Language and Culture in Turkey As a country located at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa, Turkey has always been under the spotlight. In this course, we will study the dynamic relationship between language and culture in Ottoman and modern Turkey through a timely analysis of its transition from a long-lasting empire to a young "secular" nation-state. We will examine the complexities of Turkish modernity from a holistic perspective to better comprehend how central Asian and Middle Eastern cultural influences, continuities, and transformations gave birth to modern Turkish language. The course should help you not only in developing an understanding of the Turkish language within a cultural framework, but also in gaining insight into Turkey's history, politics, literature, and media. No former knowledge of Turkey or the Turkish language is required. Same as ANTH 272, GLBL 272, and SAME 272. | TURK 270 |
Intermediate Turkish I Continuation of TURK 202; emphasis on the development of appropriate reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in Standard and Colloquial Turkish, with increased attention to ordinary written texts. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: TURK 202 or equivalent. | TURK 403 |
Advanced Turkish I Third-year Turkish with emphasis on conversational fluency and on increased ability in reading and comprehending texts, including newspaper prose and Turkish cultural materials. Course will also deal with the advanced level grammar found in such texts. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: TURK 404 or equivalent. | TURK 405 |
Basic Ukrainian I Oral and written work on basic pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. For students with no previous study of Ukrainian. | UKR 101 |
Ukrainian Culture Course situates Ukrainian culture in the broad context of Slavic nations. Acquaints students with Ukrainian culture from the origins of Kievan Rus' in the Middle Ages to the present. Includes highlights of historical-cultural events, an overview of literature and of the arts, as well as an outline of Ukrainian folklore. No knowledge of Ukrainian required. | UKR 113 |
Undergraduate Open Seminar May be repeated. | UKR 199 |
Introduction to City Planning Provides an introduction to urban and regional planning by examining the history of American urbanization, the evolution of American planning thought and practice, and contemporary issues and planning approaches. | UP 101 |
Race, Social Justice, and Cities Study of the history and politics of American cities as sites of everyday struggles against systemic racialized exclusions rooted in patterns of residential segregation. Frame everyday racial encounters as surface symptoms of submerged and systematic forms of racism rooted in centuries of genocide, land theft, racial slavery and decades of Jim Crow segregation and neoliberal exclusions. Explore everyday racial conflicts in selected cities as expressions of historical struggles for social and spatial justice, across multiple scales. Focus on the governance of routine social practices ranging from policing, to education, to gentrification and memorialization in public places. Final student projects will focus on social struggles against systemic and everyday racisms in a self-selected city of their choice. Credit is not given for UP 160 if UP 199 section -"Race," Social Justice and the City has been taken. | UP 160 |
Cities in a Global Perspective Introduction to the process of urbanization from a global perspective by exploring the social, political, cultural and economic forces that shape urban life. Students will learn to analyze urban development in a range of cities including those in the Middle East and South Asia, Latin America and Africa. | UP 185 |
Chicago: Planning & Urban Life Provides a broad introduction to social science theories and analysis methods, and uses the City of Chicago as a semester-long case study to examine how people, communities, and governments plan a city. Draws upon theories and methods of several social science disciplines including economics, geography, political science, anthropology, and sociology. Balances themes and concepts from the assigned readings with discussion of Chicago-specific case studies and hands-on application of fundamental analysis techniques. Credit is not given for both UP 204 and UP 203. Prerequisite: UP 101. | UP 204 |
Environmental Economics Same as ACE 210, ECON 210, ENVS 210, and NRES 210. See ACE 210. | UP 210 |
Social Inequality and Planning How are inequalities produced and contested in an urban environment? This course examines this question by analyzing how the urban landscape shapes and is shaped by race, class, and gender inequalities. Uses comparative cases to explore successful intervention, both from formal and informal, across multiple scales from the local to the global. | UP 260 |
Communication for Planners Integrates written, verbal, and graphic communication techniques into planning and analysis. Activities simulate professional situations where students develop skills and pieces of broader arguments and synthesize them into final products. Prerequisite: Completion of campus Composition I general education requirement. | UP 312 |
International Creative Placemaking Explores in theory, policy, and practice, community arts-based projects, participatory methods, and cultural practices from an international, interdisciplinary, and intersectional approach. It will critically analyze how different individuals, groups, and institutions are using, both formally and informally, the arts and creative practices to engage and build communities, shape the physical environment, and address persistent societal problems. Students will work in phases to propose a creative placemaking project based on an accurate site. Credit is not given toward graduation for UP 327 if credit for the UP 199 section International Placemaking has been earned. | UP 327 |
The Modern American City The Modern American City investigates the changing social and economic composition of cities, and the changing status of cities in U.S. society. The course focuses on the propulsive role race plays in three separate periods: The post-war period of African-American migration from the South and white flight, the post-1990 revival of cities and the amplification of their social inequalities, and the current period of pro-equity politics interracial coalitions of voters and organizers. Each course section explicitly considers the role that racial difference and other forms of difference play in first creating and second responding to the inequalities that characterize U.S. cities and society. | UP 330 |
Planning for Healthy Cities Explores the evolving role of health in urban planning. Historical and current theories on the relationship between public health and the built environment are highlighted, as are prescriptions for healthy urban design. Community health planning, health disparities, and the needs of special populations in the city are also examined, along with some of the major policy issues affecting urban health care today. | UP 340 |
The Land Development Process Understanding of the process of land development from the perspective of both the planner and the developer. Includes and understanding of planning and zoning concepts, infrastructure needs, and incentive tools commonly used by municipalities in recruiting and facilitating land development. The course provides the student the opportunity to learn basic concepts to land development and then apply them in a land development project proposal. Prerequisite: UP 347: Junior Planning Workshop is highly recommended or basic familiarity with GIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and SketchUp. | UP 357 |
Planning Internship Introduces students to professional employment and actual planning practice. Students work in an organization of their own choice, subject to departmental approval, either during the summer session or part-time during a regular term. Typical places of employment include municipal and county governments, private planning consulting firms, non-profit agencies, regional planning councils, park districts, and state agencies such as the Department of Transportation. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms up to 6 hours. At least 135 hours of student work is required for the 3-credit hour course or at least 45 hours of student work is required for the 0-credit hour course. Prerequisite: Upper division undergraduate standing in urban planning. | UP 390 |
Undergraduate Project Students work with an instructor on a special project or applied research related to real world urban problems and professional practice. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of Capstone advisor. Restricted to upper division students in Urban Planning. | UP 397 |
Professional Development Seminar Discussion and activities related to professional development and networking for career success. Students will attend professional development activities such as lectures, conferences and networking events. The class meetings will be an opportunity for peer learning through activities, as well as to reflect on professional development activities. The final project is a professional portfolio that is representative of your major work over the course of your academic career. 1 undergraduate hour. No graduate credit. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. Prerequisite: Senior standing required. | UP 401 |
Urban Ecology Examines cities as natural systems, combining ecological analyses with historical, anthropological, and sociological studies of urban nature. Addresses ecological sustainability, growth management, biodiversity, restoration, and environmental justice. Required field trip. Same as ENVS 406. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. | UP 406 |
GIS for Planners Detailed introduction to the design and use of computerized geographic information systems, focusing on their significance for planning. Emphasizes GIS within an institutional setting, covering not only fundamental technical concepts, but also organizational, management, and legal issues. Students will be introduced to GIS applications and products through readings, videos, demonstrations, and exercises. Computer laboratory work is included. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Upper division undergaraduate or graduate standing. | UP 418 |
Community Development in the Global South Introduces students to the main theoretical frameworks and conceptual building blocks of urban and community development in the Global South. It helps students to develop critical grassroots focused understanding of the approaches to development planning, the notion of community participation and empowerment, and the role of various actors including the non-government organizations and the community-based groups. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. | UP 423 |
Urban Design and Planning Concepts and techniques of urban analysis, plan making, and implementation essential for effective interdisciplinary work in urban design. 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: Restricted to senior standing. | UP 426 |
Urban Transportation Planning Role of transportation in urban development and planning; characteristics of urban-person transportation systems and methods of analysis and forecasting of urban-person transportation demand; transportation systems management and capital improvement programming; and emphasis on the needs and activities of metropolitan planning organizations. Same as CEE 417. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. | UP 430 |
Land Use Planning Workshop Small group field work applying principles and techniques to specific land use problems in selected jurisdictions. 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: UP 347 Junior Workshop or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Studies and Planning or Sustainable Design undergraduate major(s). Not intended for graduate students or students with Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior class standing. | UP 447 |
Sustainable Planning Workshop Focuses on applying sustainable planning principles in a real world setting. Readings and research into indices of sustainable development, sustainable urbanism, and related literature help establish parameters for resolving a local planning project. Course is a hybrid workshop with portions of the semester spent on reading, research, and application working with a local planning agency. 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: UP 347 Junior Workshop or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Studies and Planning or Sustainable Design undergraduate major(s). Not intended for graduate students or students with Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior class standing. | UP 456 |
Transportation/Land Use Policy Provides an integrated perspective and analytical framework for understanding urban transportation and land use policies. Emphasizes the interplay between the built environment and transportation by focusing on: fundamental travel demand theories; performance measures of urban transportation systems; impacts of transportation on land use and urban form; impacts of land use and urban form on travel patterns; congestion pricing; public transportation and active transportation; and transit oriented development (TOD). 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. | UP 460 |
Community Engagement in Planning Students will explore in theory, policy and practice community engagement through a case study, and observe actual planning and decision-making processes at different scales and contexts. Students will learn different tools and strategies that bring people together, particularly in low-income neighborhoods and culturally diverse metropolitan regions. Collectively, students will design a participatory process. Throughout the semester, students will make field trips to stakeholder communities and planning agencies, and grapple with the myriad challenges and dilemmas faced by nonprofit advocates, community activists, and equity-oriented public planners. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Credit is not given for UP 479 if credit has already been received for UP 494-LT. | UP 479 |
Special Topics in Planning Seminar on topics of current interest, as announced in the Schedule. 1 to 6 undergraduate hours. 1 to 6 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. | UP 494 |
Planning History and Theory Offers students a survey of classic and contemporary theories of planning. Students will gain a deeper appreciation for the profession's roots as well as be introduced to some of "the theoretical tools" used to analyze planning. An important aspect of the course is intellectual dialogue through critical reading, informed discussion and writing assignments. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Urban Planning or consent of instructor. | UP 501 |
Physical Planning Provides grounding in the issues and principles underlying physical planning; lecture and discussion sessions are complemented by project work that applies principles and methods. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Urban Planning or consent of instructor. | UP 503 |
Urban and Regional Analysis Techniques, data sources, and skills for analyzing regions as economic, social, and spatial systems. The first half of the course focuses on understanding current conditions and trends, and the second half on forecasting most likely and alternative futures. Students may opt to enroll for only the first 8 weeks and receive 2 hours of credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Urban Planning or consent of instructor. | UP 505 |