DHC 401 - Honors Capstone Seminar

Description:
Skills and techniques for the presentation of the results of interdisciplinary research. Students prepare drafts of their DHC thesis or artist’s statement for their creative project as part of their coursework. Permission by department. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: DHC 310 with at least a grade of B or higher and admittance to the Douglas Honors College.

Credits: (2)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Employ effective oral communication skills in describing the methodology and results of a research or creative project.
Effectively critique written and oral presentations of research.
Demonstrate effective writing style in describing the methodology and results of a research thesis.
Demonstrate effective writing style in preparing a draft of an artist’s statement which describes the work the student is currently engaged in and the concept or philosophy that motivates his/her creativity.
Demonstrate how and why the accurate representation of the work referred to or discussed in an artist’s statement is critical to the development and reception of a creative artist.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/20/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg, Online