A New Educational Experience at BIG ARTS on Sanibel - Winter Academy

Dec. 4, 2010 - PRLog -- A Winter Academy series will launch at BIG ARTS in January, with courses in economics, international law, art appreciation, religion and media studies.

Dr. Lawrence S. Davidson returns to Sanibel to teach two macroeconomic classes beginning in January.  Macro Economic Basics begins Wednesday, January 5, as a two-class  introduction to the topic, and as a refresher for those who wish to update their economics knowledge. This course is paired with Macro Economic Policy Challenges Ahead, which begins Wednesday, January 12.

The Macro Economic Policy Challenges course extends and updates the course Davidson taught for BIG ARTS in 2010. The focus will be on how the U.S. and global macro economic outlook will be impacted by those factors that caused the recent recession and short-term and long-term policies designed to improve economic growth and stability.              

Looking at Art with Professor Deborah Butler is for the lay person who wishes to understand the world of contemporary art. Butler will examine the purposes, elements, and ways to interpret art. This class begins Monday, February 14. Beginning Monday, March 14, Butler will teach Moments that Changed the History of Art, which will look at a few seminal works to see how past events have influenced artists.

Professor Sidney Picker’s International Law: The Unseen Foundation of International Relations will use contemporary and historical events to explore the impact and the limitations of international law on the behavior of sovereign states. Classes start Wednesday, February 16.

Fractured Media, Fossilized Democracy: How Can We Tell Fact from Fiction? with Professor Carla Brooks Johnston begins Friday, February 18. This seminar will analyze the current dynamic between media, democracy and the American public. The class will explore options for the future: a better informed and involved public, more substantive news, and governance that can solve problems.

The Psychology and History of Religion with Dr. Randall H. Niehoff will use the classic guidelines of journalism to examine the practice of religion in order to heighten awareness of the significance of religion in human life. This class is full, students may place their name on a waiting list by calling (239) 395-0900.

All courses will meet in Phillips Gallery for three hours once a week, and will run for four weeks each. Enrollment in each class will be limited to 30 persons.

Full Winter Academy schedule is available online at BIG ARTS.org or by contacting the main BIG ARTS Center at (239) 395-0900.

BIG ARTS Workshops are sponsored by Sony Corporation of America.

For further information about workshops, classes and events at BIG ARTS, to purchase tickets, to sign up for workshops, or to become a member, stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road Sanibel, e-mail info@BIGARTS.org, or log on to www.BIGARTS.org.

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Whether your interest is in classical, jazz, or popular music; dance; the visual arts; lectures; film or live theater; or in attending a class or workshop – BIG ARTS has something for everyone!