Fall 2023
EXL 100 A1, Creative Technology in Advertising
Professor M. Pegula
Credits: 2
Explores the ways engineers, designers, and artists come together to use technology as creative marketing tools. Students investigate emerging technologies and how they are integrated into contemporary marketing practices through a series of hands-on projects. No prior experience required.
EXL 100 A2, Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship as Community-building Tools
Professor J. Sherretts
Credits: 2
An exploration of the ways that small business owners and entrepreneurs play a role in developing vibrant communities. Students will learn how communities like Meadville can be revitalized through the emergence of thriving small businesses, and the ways in which entrepreneurs can play a role in building community through a series of site visits and guest lectures. No prior experience required.
EXL 100 A3, Non-profit Grant Writing
Professor A. Chapel
Credits: 2
An introduction to the craft of writing grant applications for non-profit organizations. Students will learn how to identify grants applicable to their non-profit, and how to craft successful applications through a series of workshops and hands-on experiences with non-profit leaders from our region. No prior experience required.
EXL 100 B1, Industry-standard 3D Design
Professor T. Swanberg
Credits: 2
An exploration of the fundamentals of designing products and components. Students learn the fundamentals of using industry-standard design software for aerospace and industrial design applications through a series of critical and creative projects. No prior experience required.