IÑU 214: Iñupiaq Drum Construction and use

Credits 3.0
Art of making a traditional drum and how to use the drum will be taught in this class. Local expert(s) will share their knowledge of how a drum is made and how it used to be made long ago. Students will learn to steam, bend, and put on a handle with hardwood. The end product will have a skin membrane or other suitable material placed on the frame. Students will practice holding and beating the drum after it is completed.
Semester Offered
Fall