ESP Biography

In the world of theater, it is often said that the best sound design isn't noticed. While this may be true for some plays (especially musicals), there remains a vast realm of (largely unexplored) possibilities for theater audio. This class will cover the basics of theater sound design and begin to delve into the many creative possibilities a theater sound designer has at hand.

Origami: the Japanese art of paper folding. We will go over the basic types of folds, bases, and techniques while constructing simple models. By the end of the session, participants will know how to read origami instructions/formulas, how to make different types of folds, and understand everything they need to know to be able to continue origami on their own. Paper is provided.

A theist, an antitheist, and an agnostic atheist walk into a lecture hall, and the class begins! Learn about what these terms mean, the history of religion, and the nature of truth itself.

We see and hear works of art everyday--books, paintings, films, music--but rarely stop to think about what, exactly, makes art... art. In this class, we will not only discuss what makes a creation a work of art, but also what makes a work of art great, by analyzing key selections from works such as: The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man; Aguirre, the Wrath of God; Ghost in the Shell; and Sunday in the Park with George; among others. And we will discuss the questions everybody should ask of themselves when experiencing art, through relevant and current examples. What is the difference between Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Kim Kardashian's infamous Paper Magazine "booty shot"? Why can't Pixar movies be considered as great as movies like Cool Hand Luke? What makes critics claim that The Picture of Dorian Gray is any better than Harry Potter? And why is the Rocky Horror Picture Show considered a masterpiece?