Winter 2012/Pasadena
TC592A
Novak
TC592A: THEOLOGY AND THE ARTS PROJECT COHORT (Two Units). Joseph Novak.
DESCRIPTION: Building upon the theoretical foundation provided by the Theology
and Arts Capstone course, this project cohort is designed to nurture the
development of the students' summative master's projects. The master's project
is an integrative and culminating portion of the MA-WTA, MA-WMM, and MAT-TA
degree programs. This project affords students an opportunity to carefully and
reflectively integrate their course work with their particular areas of
artistic, ministerial, and/or cultural interest.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: Whether students are preparing to be
theologically trained artists, cultural critics, or worship artists, their work
will depend upon their ability to integrate theology and practice. This course
will provide the cohort support for the discussion and development of student
master's projects.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students who pass this course will have demonstrated that
they
- recognize theological themes and issues relating to the production of
artistic and/or liturgical projects;
- can think critically and theologically in the production of their own
creative projects;
- are able to artistically address one particular theological theme in a
creative manner;
- can begin and plan for the completion of their master's project.
COURSE FORMAT: This course will meet every other week for three-hour periods,
beginning in the first week of the quarter. Course meetings will involve
student reports on their own reading and research, the development of their
projects, and cohort feedback on projects.
REQUIRED READING, LISTENING, VIEWING, AND RESEARCH: In consultation with
instructor, students will engage in 50 hours of approved research, preparation,
and execution of their projects.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT: The final grade for this course will be determined
by
- Class attendance and participation in discussion (10%);
- Five (5) written reflections (20%);
- Student presentations (20%);
- Written evidence that significant work has been taken toward the completion
of the master's project (50%).
Note: students are allowed two quarters in which to finish the master's
project. Those not completing the project in the first quarter will receive the
grade Hold, with the final grade assigned after the second quarter.
PREREQUISITES: TC591 Theology and Arts Capstone Cohort.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: This cohort course meets the core requirement for
the master's project in the MAT-TA, MA-WTA, and MA-WMM degrees.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (October 2011)