- History and Appreciation of Oriental Music (Antiquity - 19th century)
CMUS 101 - This course is a survey of the practice and theories of music on West Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean from Antiquity till the late 19th cenbtury, with a focus on the Mashriq. Readings and recordings are used to illustrate the important styles, forms, modes, rythms, and instruments. Music is studies as part of the wider socail, political, economic, and cultural context. The course highlights the role of cultural exchange in influencing the development of music practice and thoery.
- History and Appreciation of Oriental Music II (19th and 20th century)
CMUS 102 - This course is a survey of hte practice and thoeries of music in Egypt and hte Mashriq. Readings and recordings are used to illustrate the select case studies. Music is studied as part of the wider social, political, economic, and cultural context, with a particular focus on the concept of heritage and nation building. The course highlights the role of composers and practitioners, and the impact of recordings, radio, television and music festivals.
Basic Sight Reading and Solfeggio I
CMUS 100 - This course is an introduction to basic notation reading skills needed in performance practice. The course is the first of two courses designed to bring students up to the basic level needed to perform in a monophonic choir. This course includes solfeggio and rythmic exercises. Students are expected to have good listening skills and to keep up with the schedule. Students who are willing to enroll will have to pass an ear test with the instrucotr, The course could be waived with teh recommendation of hte instructor if hte student has rpior knoewledge of music notation and sight reading.
Basic Sight Reading and Solfeggio II
CMUS 200 - This course is an introduction to basic notation reading skills needed in performance practice. The course is hte second of two courses designed too bring students up to the basic level needed to perform in a monophonic choir. This course includes solfeggio and rythmic exercises as well as doctation and ear training. Students are expected to have good listening skilld and to keep up with the schedule. The course could be waived with teh recommendation of the instructor if hte student has prior knowledge of music notation and sight reading.
- Digital Audio
CMUS 105 - This course shows students how to create music using computers, keyboards and industry-standard audio software. It deals with notation software sich as Sibelius or Finale, and as well as sampling and MIDI recording and arranging software such as Cubase or logic. Beside general topics in music cnotation and software use, the course will cover the basics of recording and audio editing.
- Oriental Orchestral Performing
CMUS 300I - This course represents the transitional phase that leads the musicians from the individual play to learning the principles of collective musical performance involving a variety of melodic and percussive instruments. Its aim is to prepare students for comprehensive orchestral teamwork development by learning synchronization techniques and harmony with all other musicians in the ensemble. Throughout the course, students will acquire further interpretation methodology. The curriculum includes selected easy musical pieces from the Lebanese and Arab folkloric cultural heritage, taking into consideration both rhythmic and aspects of Modes (Maqamat).
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E)
FF&E - This course breaks down the process of furnishing a space. It equips the designer with the proper toolset to attain efficient decision making and provide the designed space a true added value. During the course we will introduce FF&E, design elements, interior and furniture styles. Through brainstorming and research techniques, participants will build a process guideline, from the concept board up to detailed furniture BOQ. This course is for architects, product, furniture and interior designers, students gallery owners, and other interested parties. Click here to check the instructor's biography.
Digital Rendering for Interior Designers
CINR 303 - This course concentrates on transforming the technical drawings into client friendly, readable and attractive presentations. It teaches students who already know AutoCAD how to transfer CAD drawings into color rendered images using both AutoCAD and Photoshop programs.
History of Arts
CART 201 - This course is an introduction to the art of the twentieth century. It focuses on the approaches and methodology used in the Dadaist and the Surrealist movements in visual art and literature. The course covers the sources and influences of the major artists. Styles and movements of this period are closely examined. Emphasis is on discussion of pioneering attitudes, theories, and concepts of the art world with topics ranging from a focus on artists and media, art politics, and various thematic concerns. Seminars, workshops and lectures diversify the course.
Introduction to Arts Policy and Management
CART 101 - This course introduces the main concepts related to arts policy and management, giving an overview of the fundamentals of arts policy as well as essential concepts related to third sector arts and cultural organizations management.
Introduction to Graphic Design
CGRD 101 - This course is for beginners who seek an introduction to graphic design. The course helps students acquire the creative, conceptual, narrative and presentation skills necessary to integrate content with technical skills in the production of effective and evocative design. It emphasizes the principles of visual organization and the elements of graphic design that govern effective design and page layout. Topics include shape, color, and communication; visual hierarchy; word/image relationships and integration; typography; composition. It includes practical exercises in visual perception, visual organization, and visual communication.
Landscape Gardening for the Home
CLGH 101 - This 10-week course includes: horticulture skills (potting, propagation and transplanting of annuals and perennials) and landscape principles (plant selection and layout in small gardens, balconies and indoors) introduced through lectures, live demonstrations and hands-on application.
Landscape Photography
CPHT 104 - The landscape photography course aims at enhancing students’ photography skills to higher levels in one of the most beautiful places in Lebanon. Students will learn how to use their basic photography skills in order to experiment the landscape photography.
Life Drawing
CDRW 101 - This course concentrates on “seeing” and rendering with pencil and charcoal. Special emphasis is placed on still life, taken from nature and landscapes.
People and Portrait Photography
CPHT 103 - This course helps students to acquire the necessary techniques for photographing people. It will focus on studio portrait, models, documentary portrait, and creative character. The course also includes: choice of appropriate equipment, best use of lighting, location selection and technical considerations for formal and environmental portraits. Practical assignments will be set and most classes include a photo shoot session.
Sketching
CSKT 101 - In this course, students will learn how to execute a free hand drawing that is not intended as a finished work. They will be introduced to perspective, proportions, scales and composition.
Using your Digital Camera
CPHT 101 - This course is designed to familiarize the students with the photography equipment and build their basic skills in photography. It will focus on photographic methods and techniques, composition elements and theories, and the interdependence of medium and image. The course includes practical photography exercises.