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2018-2019 Academic Catalog | Fine Arts – CAS

Fine Arts

Faculty

Dr. Rebecca Jeffrey Easby, Associate Professor of Art History (program chair)

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 are interested in completing an individualized major in Fine Arts and Art History should consult the program chair.

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Minor Requirements

Fine Arts Minor (18 credits)

ONE of the following courses:

FNAR 101
FNAR 102

ONE course chosen from the following:

FNAR 223
FNAR 311
FNAR 313
FNAR 315
FNAR 317
FNAR 321
HUM 381

ONE studio art course

ONE course chosen from the following:

FNAR 145
FNAR 241
FNAR 243
FNAR 247

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
FNAR 102

FOUR additional courses in art history

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
FNAR 102
FNAR 103
FNAR 104
FNAR 223
FNAR 225
FNAR 305
FNAR 307
FNAR 311
FNAR 313
FNAR 315
FNAR 317
FNAR 321

Studio Art Courses

FNAR 131
FNAR 235
FNAR 236
FNAR 237
FNAR 337

Music Courses

FNAR 145
FNAR 241
FNAR 243
FNAR 247

Dance Courses

FNAR 161
FNAR 163
FNAR 167
FNAR 169
FNAR 261
FNAR 263
FNAR 265
FNAR 267
FNAR 361
FNAR 365

General Fine Arts Courses

FNAR 491
FNAR 498
FNAR 499

Applied Music Courses

FNAM 101
FNAM 111
FNAM 201
FNAM 211

 


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