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Description - Creative Expressions (3 hours required)
These courses focus on the human drive for creativity and self-expression in a wide range of forms and over a wide variety of cultures. Students in these courses will examine creative works both structurally and within a larger context; they may also produce works of creative expression.

Learning Objectives
Courses must incorporate at least two of the following learner objectives (#1 is required).

By the end of courses taken in this AofI, students will be able to:

1. Examine selected example(s) of creative expression in terms of artistic, philosophical, cultural and/or psychological issues ( Required)
2. Discuss the life of creative expressions and/or their originators
3. Compare the role and/or meaning of creative expressions among cultures and/or historical periods
4. Apply technical language in developing original ideas or arguments
5. Demonstrate skills necessary to produce works of creative expression

Accomplishing Objectives
Instructors should clearly identify how the course will accomplish the above objectives. Possibilities might include:

1. Participating in class discussion and debate
2. Engaging in teamwork and other collaborative exercises
3. Writing analytical or evaluative papers, perhaps incorporating original research
4. Making oral presentations
5. Creating an artistic product or performance
6. Participating in fieldwork
7. Other means- please identify