Fine Arts

• Faculty
• Description
• Minor Requirements
  • Fine Arts
  • Art History
• Program Policies
• Course Descriptions

Faculty

Rebecca Jeffrey Easby, Associate Professor of Art History (Program Chair)
Sharon Shafer, Professor of Music

Description

Art and music are an integral part of the liberal arts foundation offered by Trinity. The Fine Arts Program offers courses in the history of art, studio art, dance, and music, which are viewed as complementary disciplines. Course offerings provide electives for all Trinity students and serve as enrichment for those majoring in a number of other disciplines, such as communication, history, English, business administration, and international studies.

The Fine Arts Program offers minors in fine arts and art history in the College of Arts and Sciences. The minors in the Fine Arts Program provide unique programs of study in art history, studio art, music, and dance that enable students to explore their creativity. Through the study of works of art from various periods, students acquire historical consciousness as well as a basic understanding of the methods of visual analysis. Students take field trips to make use of the particularly rich artistic resources of Washington, D.C.

Hands-on experience in studio art forms an integral part of study in fine arts, and each semester an art exhibit, featuring student works, is presented along with student performances of music and dance. Music courses provide an historical framework for understanding diverse traditions as well as opportunities for student performances. Courses also incorporate live performances by drawing on the extensive concert offerings scheduled in Washington D.C.'s museums, galleries, churches, and concert halls.

Students who have already begun a major in fine arts or a minor in music prior to the 2006-2007 academic year will be able to complete their requirements in consultation with program faculty and should consult the University catalog under which they declared their major. Fine arts majors who entered the program prior to fall 2006 must complete FNAR 499 Senior Independent Study FNAR 499 Senior Independent Study

Provides a capstone experience for senior fine arts majors. Students achieve synthesis by exploring individual research topics tailored to their particular interests in art history, studio art, music, or dance. Formerly FNA 499 Senior Independent Study.

3 credits

, Senior Independent Study, culminating in a project that synthesizes their studies in art history, studio art, music, or dance.

Minor Requirements

Fine Arts Minor (18 credits)

ONE of the following courses:

FNAR 101 Survey: History of Art I FNAR 101 Survey: History of Art I

Examines the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times to the end of the Middle Ages. It is recommended that the two survey courses (101 and 102) be taken before advanced courses and, if possible, in chronological order. Formerly ART 101 Survey: History of Art I.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society

FNAR 102 Survey: History of Art II FNAR 102 Survey: History of Art II

Surveys the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Formerly ART 102 Survey: History of Art II.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society

ONE course chosen from the following:

FNAR 205 Modern Art FNAR 205 Modern Art

Examines the period from the beginning of the 19th century up until WWII and the tremendous changes that occurred in art during that time. Painting, sculpture, and architecture will be discussed both in relation to the aesthetics of the time as well as the role of society in the process of creation.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 305 Renaissance Art FNAR 305 Renaissance Art

Discusses painting, sculpture, and architecture from the proto-Renaissance to the High Renaissance in Italy, concluding with 16th century Mannerism. Formerly ART 351 Renaissance Art.

3 credits

FNAR 307 Baroque Art in Europe FNAR 307 Baroque Art in Europe

Studies the major monuments of painting, sculpture, and architecture from 1600 to 1750 in Italy, Spain, the Low Countries, France and Germany. Special emphasis is given to major masters such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Rubens, Rembrandt, Velazquez, and Poussin. Formerly ART 361 Baroque Art in Europe.

3 credits

FNAR 315 Twentieth Century Art FNAR 315 Twentieth Century Art

Surveys the movements in painting, sculpture, and architecture in the period from 1900-1945. Formerly ART 481 Twentieth Century Art.

3 credits

FNAR 317 Contemporary Art FNAR 317 Contemporary Art

Explores the major developments in art since 1945 with an emphasis on painting and sculpture. The nature of art and prominent ethical questions which arose during this period are also discussed. Formerly ART 381 Contemporary Art.

3 credits

FLC Seminar II

General Education Requirements: Capstone Seminar

HUM 381 Victorian Studies HUM 381 Victorian Studies

Discusses the art, literature, history, politics and society of Victorian England within the context of their own time as well as their effect on future generations.

3 credits

FLC Seminar II

General Education Requirements: Capstone Seminar

ONE studio art course

ONE course chosen from the following:

FNAR 143 Creating Your Own Music FNAR 143 Creating Your Own Music

Focuses on creative expression using graphic notation to analyze and compose music. Contemporary scores are used as models for students to explore their own musical ideas and learn techniques for contemporary notation methods. The course includes work with traditional instruments as well as alternative sound sources. No prior musical experience is necessary. Formerly MUS 102 Creating Your Own Music.

3 credits

General Education: Applications Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 145 Introduction to Music Literature FNAR 145 Introduction to Music Literature

Examines the styles and diversity of Western music from the Middle Ages into the 21st century. This course introduces the materials of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and orchestration. Students explore the vast cultural resources of Washington, DC's concert halls, art galleries, churches, and cathedrals offering musical performances. Formerly MUS 151 Introduction to Music Literature.

3 credits

General Education Requirement: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 241 Experiencing Musical Art FNAR 241 Experiencing Musical Art

Examines the way that music exists within cultures. The course explores musical elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and texture as they are experienced in rituals, religious and healing ceremonies, dancing, and performance in the United States and around the world. No prior experience in music is required for this course. Formerly MUS 201 Experiencing Musical Art.

3 credits

General Education: Applications Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 243 Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and Ragtime FNAR 243 Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and Ragtime

Traces the origin and development of styles and major forces that shaped American music from the late 19th century to the present. Topics include work songs and field ""hollas

FNAR 247 Women in Music History FNAR 247 Women in Music History

Explores the history of women in music from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. The course includes reading in primary sources and study of recent research on women as performers, composers, publishers, producers, educators, and patronesses. Students explore both recorded and live performances of music by women. Formerly MUS 252 Women in Music History.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 345 Classical and Romantic Music FNAR 345 Classical and Romantic Music

Explores the development of musical style in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Students analyze representative works from genres such as opera, oratorio, Masses, symphonies, and chamber music within an historical context. The course emphasizes aural recognition of musical content, form, and style by listening to both recorded and live performances of selected works. Formerly MUS 302 Music History: Classical and Romantic

FNAR 347 Contemporary Classical Music FNAR 347 Contemporary Classical Music

Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of classical music styles using the context of cultural, social, artistic, and political changes affecting composers from the beginning of the twentieth century and continuing in the twenty-first century. The course explores revolution in music and other disciplines along with the challenges to tradition and convention. Students examine current trends in classical music styles and explore extensive examples of recorded music. Formerly MUS 303 Twentieth Century Music.

3 credits

FLC Seminar II

ONE dance class (2-3 credits)

Additional FNAR or FNAM electives to complete a total of 18 credits

Art History Minor (18 credits)

BOTH of the following survey courses:

FNAR 101 Survey: History of Art I FNAR 101 Survey: History of Art I

Examines the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times to the end of the Middle Ages. It is recommended that the two survey courses (101 and 102) be taken before advanced courses and, if possible, in chronological order. Formerly ART 101 Survey: History of Art I.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society

FNAR 102 Survey: History of Art II FNAR 102 Survey: History of Art II

Surveys the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Formerly ART 102 Survey: History of Art II.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society

FOUR additional courses in art history

Music Minor (18 credits)

ONE of the following courses:

FNAR 141
FNAR 143 Creating Your Own Music FNAR 143 Creating Your Own Music

Focuses on creative expression using graphic notation to analyze and compose music. Contemporary scores are used as models for students to explore their own musical ideas and learn techniques for contemporary notation methods. The course includes work with traditional instruments as well as alternative sound sources. No prior musical experience is necessary. Formerly MUS 102 Creating Your Own Music.

3 credits

General Education: Applications Area

FLC Area II

PHYS 103 Acoustics: The Science of Music PHYS 103 Acoustics: The Science of Music

Introduces the physics of musical sounds and the various aspects of the science of audible sound. This includes the production, transmission, reception, and reproduction of sound. The course will include the study of waves, the production of sound from musical instruments, how humans receive and interpret sound, and sound reproduction systems. Formerly PHY 106 Acoustics: The Science of Music.

4 credits

FLC Area IV, Exploration Cluster

FOUR credits chosen from the following:

FNAR 151 Voice Class FNAR 151 Voice Class

Builds skills in vocal technique, including breath control, range, pitch accuracy, and quality. The course includes work on folk, popular, and art songs from a variety of eras. Formerly MUS 107 Voice Class.

FNAR 157 Orchestral Ensemble FNAR 157 Orchestral Ensemble

Offers the opportunity to participate in rehearsals and performances of the Pan American Symphony Orchestra. The ensemble performs at Trinity and in the Washington metropolitan area. In addition to playing standard symphonic works, the orchestra specializes in works by Latin American composers. Students may continue to enroll each semester and earn up to 8 credits. They may also play in the orchestra without enrolling. Requirements include an audition and a commitment to attend all rehearsals. This course may be repeated, although it may not be retaken to replace a grade in a previous term. Formerly MUS 001, 002 Orchestral Ensemble.

FNAR 161 Introduction to Dance I FNAR 161 Introduction to Dance I

Introduces the basic principles of dance movement: body alignment, coordination, strength and flexibility, and basic forms of locomotion. Students learn the fundamentals of ballet, jazz and modern dance while creating exercises and dancing phrases. Formerly MUS 259 Introduction to Dance I.

2 credits

FNAR 167 Jazz Fusion Dance FNAR 167 Jazz Fusion Dance

Introduces the origins of jazz dance as a great American innovation. Students explore Luigi-style, Fosse-style, and Twyla Tharp-style techniques as well as the work of modern/jazz choreographer Alvin Ailey and the way that traditional ballet is transformed into a new form.

2 credits

FNAR 169 Ethnic Dance FNAR 169 Ethnic Dance

Introduces three origins of dance. Students explore the traditions and dance movements from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, including drum dances, salsa, bossanova, cha cha, and belly dance.

2 credits

FNAR 261 Modern Dance FNAR 261 Modern Dance

Presents an overview of the various styles, techniques and choreographic ideas from modern dance history. Students experience codified movement from the earliest pioneers to the modern abstractionists, post modern artists, and the contemporary era. Formerly MUS 109 Modern Dance.

2 credits

FNAR 263 World Dance FNAR 263 World Dance

Explores diversity in dance from its very origins to contemporary movements. Various cultural forms of dance are discussed via movement exploration, readings, visual aids, and guest lectures. Students experience dance on its many levels as a primal connection to life, as a fundamental means of communication, as an integral part of theater and drama, and as a recognized world art. Formerly MUS 110 World Dance.

2 credits

TWO of the following courses:

FNAR 145 Introduction to Music Literature FNAR 145 Introduction to Music Literature

Examines the styles and diversity of Western music from the Middle Ages into the 21st century. This course introduces the materials of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and orchestration. Students explore the vast cultural resources of Washington, DC's concert halls, art galleries, churches, and cathedrals offering musical performances. Formerly MUS 151 Introduction to Music Literature.

3 credits

General Education Requirement: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 241 Experiencing Musical Art FNAR 241 Experiencing Musical Art

Examines the way that music exists within cultures. The course explores musical elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and texture as they are experienced in rituals, religious and healing ceremonies, dancing, and performance in the United States and around the world. No prior experience in music is required for this course. Formerly MUS 201 Experiencing Musical Art.

3 credits

General Education: Applications Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 243 Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and Ragtime FNAR 243 Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and Ragtime

Traces the origin and development of styles and major forces that shaped American music from the late 19th century to the present. Topics include work songs and field ""hollas

FNAR 247 Women in Music History FNAR 247 Women in Music History

Explores the history of women in music from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. The course includes reading in primary sources and study of recent research on women as performers, composers, publishers, producers, educators, and patronesses. Students explore both recorded and live performances of music by women. Formerly MUS 252 Women in Music History.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 249 Music in World Cultures FNAR 249 Music in World Cultures

Introduces the study of music from a global perspective. This course emphasizes the development of listening skills and the appreciation of the music of many different cultures and traditions in order to go beyond the limits of one's own experience. Students are required to do some field research in preparation for class assignments. Formerly MUS 291 Music in World Cultures.

3 credits

FLC Area II

FNAR 265 Dance for Drama and Stage FNAR 265 Dance for Drama and Stage

Offers an exploration in performance. Students learn to express themselves and communicate clearly through the concept and use of the stage. Course topics include body language and the ways that thoughts, emotions, and intent are signaled by gesture and movement. Students will learn about the many varied ways that communication takes place through body movement with applications related to dramatic techniques.

3 credits

FNAR 267 Contemporary Dance and Composition FNAR 267 Contemporary Dance and Composition

Offers an exploration of current developments in dance. Students work on choreographic concepts and trends along with the methods, materials, and techniques related to dance composition and artistic creation.

3 credits

FNAR 345 Classical and Romantic Music FNAR 345 Classical and Romantic Music

Explores the development of musical style in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Students analyze representative works from genres such as opera, oratorio, Masses, symphonies, and chamber music within an historical context. The course emphasizes aural recognition of musical content, form, and style by listening to both recorded and live performances of selected works. Formerly MUS 302 Music History: Classical and Romantic

FNAR 347 Contemporary Classical Music FNAR 347 Contemporary Classical Music

Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of classical music styles using the context of cultural, social, artistic, and political changes affecting composers from the beginning of the twentieth century and continuing in the twenty-first century. The course explores revolution in music and other disciplines along with the challenges to tradition and convention. Students examine current trends in classical music styles and explore extensive examples of recorded music. Formerly MUS 303 Twentieth Century Music.

3 credits

FLC Seminar II

TWO credits in applied music (FNAM)

THREE additional credits chosen from any music offerings including applied music, dance classes, performing ensembles or elective courses.

Program Policies

Advanced Placement:
Credit is granted for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP exam. Students should consult program faculty regarding AP credit.

CLEP Policy:
CLEP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the fine arts major or minors in fine arts, art history, and music.

Grades in Minor Courses:
Students must receive a grade of "C' (2.0) or better in courses taken to fulfill minor requirements.

Pass/No Pass:
Courses fulfilling the major requirement may not be taken Pass/No Pass. Please note that Applied Music (FNAM) may not be taken pass/no pass. Grades in Applied Music are based on individual progress.

Senior Assessment:
Senior assessment is completed when the student obtains a grade of "C" or higher in the Senior Independent Study and successfully completes a final project.

TELL Policy:
Students applying for credit in experiential learning should consult with the program faculty before preparing a portfolio.

Transfer Credits:
Up to 12 hours of transfer credit will be accepted towards a major in fine arts, pending faculty review and approval. A minimum of 12 credits must be taken at Trinity in order to meet the requirements for the minor in fine arts, art history, or music.

Course Descriptions

Art History Courses

FNAR 101 Survey: History of Art I FNAR 101 Survey: History of Art I

Examines the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times to the end of the Middle Ages. It is recommended that the two survey courses (101 and 102) be taken before advanced courses and, if possible, in chronological order. Formerly ART 101 Survey: History of Art I.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society

FNAR 102 Survey: History of Art II FNAR 102 Survey: History of Art II

Surveys the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Formerly ART 102 Survey: History of Art II.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society

FNAR 205 Modern Art FNAR 205 Modern Art

Examines the period from the beginning of the 19th century up until WWII and the tremendous changes that occurred in art during that time. Painting, sculpture, and architecture will be discussed both in relation to the aesthetics of the time as well as the role of society in the process of creation.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 223 Cities, People, and Architecture FNAR 223 Cities, People, and Architecture

Explores the relationship between urban spaces and the people who live there. Urban planning and architectural history will be discussed in relation to concepts of aesthetics and functionality. Historical examples will be used, but the main focus will be modern cites and buildings. Formerly ART 213 Cities, People, and Architecture.

3 credits

FLC Area II

FNAR 225 History of Cinema FNAR 225 History of Cinema

Examines the history of film and advances in cinematic technology from early silent films to the present day. Formerly ART 220 History of Cinema.

3 credits

FNAR 305 Renaissance Art FNAR 305 Renaissance Art

Discusses painting, sculpture, and architecture from the proto-Renaissance to the High Renaissance in Italy, concluding with 16th century Mannerism. Formerly ART 351 Renaissance Art.

3 credits

FNAR 307 Baroque Art in Europe FNAR 307 Baroque Art in Europe

Studies the major monuments of painting, sculpture, and architecture from 1600 to 1750 in Italy, Spain, the Low Countries, France and Germany. Special emphasis is given to major masters such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Rubens, Rembrandt, Velazquez, and Poussin. Formerly ART 361 Baroque Art in Europe.

3 credits

FNAR 313 United States Art FNAR 313 United States Art

Examines art in the United States from colonial times to the present, considering architecture, painting, and sculpture, as well as the qualities characteristic of the American tradition. Formerly ART 301 United States Art.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 315 Twentieth Century Art FNAR 315 Twentieth Century Art

Surveys the movements in painting, sculpture, and architecture in the period from 1900-1945. Formerly ART 481 Twentieth Century Art.

3 credits

FNAR 317 Contemporary Art FNAR 317 Contemporary Art

Explores the major developments in art since 1945 with an emphasis on painting and sculpture. The nature of art and prominent ethical questions which arose during this period are also discussed. Formerly ART 381 Contemporary Art.

3 credits

FLC Seminar II

General Education Requirements: Capstone Seminar

FNAR 321 Women Artists FNAR 321 Women Artists

Examines the history of women in the arts from the Middle Ages to the present day and the social conditions which influenced their art. Artists included are: A. Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Georgia O'Keeffe, Judy Chicago and others.

3 credits

General Education Capstone Seminar

Studio Art Courses

FNAR 131 Foundation Drawing I FNAR 131 Foundation Drawing I

Develops individual expression in drawing in the first semester. Dynamic aspects of line, planes, and space are explored and analyzed. There is an additional laboratory fee for this course each semester. Formerly ART 103 Foundation Drawing I.

3 credits

FNAR 135 The Studio Experience FNAR 135 The Studio Experience

Provides students with the opportunity to focus on the exploration of the compositional tools and techniques available to the fine artist. Students work in a variety of art forms, including color theory, signs and symbols, and design. There is an additional laboratory fee for this course each semester. Formerly ART 115 The Studio Experience.

3 credits

FNAR 235 Painting FNAR 235 Painting

Emphasizes color, composition, and pictorial expression in painting, using either watercolors or oils. There is an additional laboratory fee for this course. Formerly ART 204 Painting I.

3 credits

FNAR 236 Sculpture I FNAR 236 Sculpture I

Explores the basic principles and practices of sculpture with an emphasis on human proportion and anatomy. Students begin to see and create three-dimensional forms while being exposed to the fundamental studio techniques of armature making, clay modeling, mold making, and casting. There is an additional laboratory fee for this course. Formerly ART 206 Sculpture I.

3 credits

Music Courses

FNAR 143 Creating Your Own Music FNAR 143 Creating Your Own Music

Focuses on creative expression using graphic notation to analyze and compose music. Contemporary scores are used as models for students to explore their own musical ideas and learn techniques for contemporary notation methods. The course includes work with traditional instruments as well as alternative sound sources. No prior musical experience is necessary. Formerly MUS 102 Creating Your Own Music.

3 credits

General Education: Applications Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 145 Introduction to Music Literature FNAR 145 Introduction to Music Literature

Examines the styles and diversity of Western music from the Middle Ages into the 21st century. This course introduces the materials of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and orchestration. Students explore the vast cultural resources of Washington, DC's concert halls, art galleries, churches, and cathedrals offering musical performances. Formerly MUS 151 Introduction to Music Literature.

3 credits

General Education Requirement: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 241 Experiencing Musical Art FNAR 241 Experiencing Musical Art

Examines the way that music exists within cultures. The course explores musical elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and texture as they are experienced in rituals, religious and healing ceremonies, dancing, and performance in the United States and around the world. No prior experience in music is required for this course. Formerly MUS 201 Experiencing Musical Art.

3 credits

General Education: Applications Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 243 Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and Ragtime FNAR 243 Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and Ragtime

Traces the origin and development of styles and major forces that shaped American music from the late 19th century to the present. Topics include work songs and field ""hollas

FNAR 247 Women in Music History FNAR 247 Women in Music History

Explores the history of women in music from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. The course includes reading in primary sources and study of recent research on women as performers, composers, publishers, producers, educators, and patronesses. Students explore both recorded and live performances of music by women. Formerly MUS 252 Women in Music History.

3 credits

General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area

FLC Area II

FNAR 249 Music in World Cultures FNAR 249 Music in World Cultures

Introduces the study of music from a global perspective. This course emphasizes the development of listening skills and the appreciation of the music of many different cultures and traditions in order to go beyond the limits of one's own experience. Students are required to do some field research in preparation for class assignments. Formerly MUS 291 Music in World Cultures.

3 credits

FLC Area II

FNAR 347 Contemporary Classical Music FNAR 347 Contemporary Classical Music

Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of classical music styles using the context of cultural, social, artistic, and political changes affecting composers from the beginning of the twentieth century and continuing in the twenty-first century. The course explores revolution in music and other disciplines along with the challenges to tradition and convention. Students examine current trends in classical music styles and explore extensive examples of recorded music. Formerly MUS 303 Twentieth Century Music.

3 credits

FLC Seminar II

Dance Courses

FNAR 161 Introduction to Dance I FNAR 161 Introduction to Dance I

Introduces the basic principles of dance movement: body alignment, coordination, strength and flexibility, and basic forms of locomotion. Students learn the fundamentals of ballet, jazz and modern dance while creating exercises and dancing phrases. Formerly MUS 259 Introduction to Dance I.

2 credits

FNAR 163 Dance: Body & Mind FNAR 163 Dance: Body & Mind

Introduces traditional dance technique in combination with cutting edge alternatives to the study of body movement. Students work on body-mind exercises that enable them to integrate principles of body coordination, explore creative visualization, and learn techniques related to classical and contemporary dance.

3 credits

FNAR 167 Jazz Fusion Dance FNAR 167 Jazz Fusion Dance

Introduces the origins of jazz dance as a great American innovation. Students explore Luigi-style, Fosse-style, and Twyla Tharp-style techniques as well as the work of modern/jazz choreographer Alvin Ailey and the way that traditional ballet is transformed into a new form.

2 credits

FNAR 169 Ethnic Dance FNAR 169 Ethnic Dance

Introduces three origins of dance. Students explore the traditions and dance movements from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, including drum dances, salsa, bossanova, cha cha, and belly dance.

2 credits

FNAR 261 Modern Dance FNAR 261 Modern Dance

Presents an overview of the various styles, techniques and choreographic ideas from modern dance history. Students experience codified movement from the earliest pioneers to the modern abstractionists, post modern artists, and the contemporary era. Formerly MUS 109 Modern Dance.

2 credits

FNAR 263 World Dance FNAR 263 World Dance

Explores diversity in dance from its very origins to contemporary movements. Various cultural forms of dance are discussed via movement exploration, readings, visual aids, and guest lectures. Students experience dance on its many levels as a primal connection to life, as a fundamental means of communication, as an integral part of theater and drama, and as a recognized world art. Formerly MUS 110 World Dance.

2 credits

FNAR 265 Dance for Drama and Stage FNAR 265 Dance for Drama and Stage

Offers an exploration in performance. Students learn to express themselves and communicate clearly through the concept and use of the stage. Course topics include body language and the ways that thoughts, emotions, and intent are signaled by gesture and movement. Students will learn about the many varied ways that communication takes place through body movement with applications related to dramatic techniques.

3 credits

FNAR 267 Contemporary Dance and Composition FNAR 267 Contemporary Dance and Composition

Offers an exploration of current developments in dance. Students work on choreographic concepts and trends along with the methods, materials, and techniques related to dance composition and artistic creation.

3 credits

FNAR 361 Ballet: Classical & Modern I FNAR 361 Ballet: Classical & Modern I

This course combines classical ballet and modern dance techniques to create exercise and dance phrases. Included are barre or floor warm-up and stretch, allegro and adagio, across-the-floor phrases

FNAR 365 Western Dance History and Period Dance FNAR 365 Western Dance History and Period Dance

Introduces the traditions of western dance from Greek dance to the court ballet of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Students explore the origins of ballet, the soul of classicism, the music composed specifically for early dance styles, and the lyrical movements that led to the foundation for ballet.

3 credits

General Fine Arts Courses

FNAR 491 Internship FNAR 491 Internship

Allows students to pursue an internship under the direction of a faculty member. Formerly ART 399 Internship and MUS 489 Internship.

3 credits

FNAR 498 Independent Study FNAR 498 Independent Study

Allows students to construct an independent course of study under the direction of a faculty member.

Formerly ART 498 Independent Study and MUS 322 Independent Study.

3 credits

FNAR 499 Senior Independent Study FNAR 499 Senior Independent Study

Provides a capstone experience for senior fine arts majors. Students achieve synthesis by exploring individual research topics tailored to their particular interests in art history, studio art, music, or dance. Formerly FNA 499 Senior Independent Study.

3 credits

Applied Music Courses

FNAM 100 Voice (Applied Music) FNAM 100 Voice (Applied Music)

Provides students with private lessons in voice. Weekly half-hour lessons carry one credit; weekly hour lessons carry two credits. Lesson times are arranged directly with individual instructors. Instruction is tailored to meet the needs and skills of the individual student.  Applied music courses may not be taken pass/no pass. Students are assessed and graded based on consistent progress and adherence to a schedule of individual practice times throughout the semester.

Formerly MUA 115 Voice.

1 credit

FNAM 101 Voice (Applied Music) FNAM 101 Voice (Applied Music)

Provides students with private lessons in voice. Weekly half-hour lessons carry one credit; weekly hour lessons carry two credits. Lesson times are arranged directly with individual instructors. Applied music courses may not be taken pass/no pass. 

Formerly MUA 116 Voice.

2 credits

FNAM 110 Piano (Applied Music) FNAM 110 Piano (Applied Music)

Provides students with private lessons in piano. Weekly half-hour lessons carry one credit; weekly hour lessons carry two credits. Lesson times are arranged directly with individual instructors. Applied music courses may not be taken pass/no pass. 

Formerly MUA 113 Piano.

1 credit

FNAM 111 Piano (Applied Music) FNAM 111 Piano (Applied Music)

Provides students with private lessons in piano. Weekly half-hour lessons carry one credit; weekly hour lessons carry two credits. Lesson times are arranged directly with individual instructors. Applied music courses may not be taken pass/no pass. 

Formerly MUA 114 Piano.

2 credits

FNAM 200 Voice (Applied Music) FNAM 200 Voice (Applied Music)

Provides students with private lessons in voice. Weekly half-hour lessons carry one credit; weekly hour lessons carry two credits. Lesson times are arranged directly with individual instructors. Instruction is tailored to meet the needs and skills of the individual student.  Applied music courses may not be taken pass/no pass. Students are assessed and graded based on consistent progress and adherence to a schedule of individual practice times throughout the semester.

1 credit

FNAM 201 Voice (Applied Music) FNAM 201 Voice (Applied Music)

Provides students with private lessons in voice. Weekly half-hour lessons carry one credit; weekly hour lessons carry two credits. Lesson times are arranged directly with individual instructors. Instruction is tailored to meet the needs and skills of the individual student.  Applied music courses may not be taken pass/no pass. Students are assessed and graded based on consistent progress and adherence to a schedule of individual practice times throughout the semester.

2 credits

FNAM 211 Piano (Applied Music) FNAM 211 Piano (Applied Music)

Provides students with private lessons in piano. Weekly half-hour lessons carry one credit; weekly hour lessons carry two credits. Lesson times are arranged directly with individual instructors. Applied music courses may not be taken pass/no pass. Formerl