FINE ARTS Courses

FA–231 SURVEY OF THE ARTS
FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS

3 credit hours

This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase student's critical awareness of the Fine Arts. Through a series of topics, the common ground shared by these Fine Arts as well as their unique modes of expression and expressive potential are explored. Prerequisite: AR-101, AR-102, MU-101, TH-101 or consent of instructor.

 

FA–331 THEORIES OF THE ARTS
SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS

3 credit hours

This course offers a study of the major philosophical theories relevant to artist-practitioners. This course is designed to allow Fine Arts majors to articulate an informed opinion on the value of the arts as well as a personal aesthetic. Prerequisites: FA 231 or consent of the instructor.

 

FA–394 SP: FINE ARTS INTERNSHIP
FALL ONLY/FALL ONLY

3 credit hours

 

FA–398 INTERNSHIP IN THE ARTS
FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

3 credit hours

The course provides an internship experience for students that allows for the application of fine arts to practical work in the community through placement in a professional or educational organization focusing in any of the art fields. Prerequisites: FA 231 or consent of the instructor.

 

FA–431 SURVIVAL IN THE ARTS
SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS

3 credit hours

This course is an investigation of the practical applications of a degree in the Fine Arts including how to prepare a portfolio, audition tapes and an Arts resume. Prerequisite: FA-231 or consent of instructor.