This course will introduce students to the theory and basic skills of neon fabrication. Students will heat, bend, weld and anneal glass tubing. Students will be instructed in the four basic bends and other techniques. Students will use the techniques to fabricate several creations of their own design. Students will be guided through the bombarding process and receive instruction in the wiring, mounting and safe wiring of high-voltage transformer to energize their neon sculptures.

In this course, we will explore the intersections of art, design, and code on the web while investigating the historical and cultural implications of new media and technology. Our hands-on technical work will include HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Javascript, and PHP. We will also explore theories and trends in new media art, digital culture, and overall media literacy. This course is offered as a stand alone course or as the first in a comprehensive three-part series on new media.

This course is for MPA graduate students only (undergraduates with extensive experience with nonprofit experience may be accepted). In this course students will be introduced to the purpose, size and structure of the nonprofit sector in the U.S. We will study the leadership, management, and governance issues that make this sector unique, and consider how the sector may need to change in response to its changing environment. Students will work with a nonprofit organization to gain experience applying these concepts and skills.