P = Prerequisite, R = Recommended, C = Concomitant
I = Fall Semester, II = Spring Semester, S = Summer Session(s)

FINA A100 An Introduction to Art (3 cr.) Explores, in a non-chronological fashion, issues of creativity and visual communication. The aim will be to build visual literacy and an understanding of the relationship of art, society, and culture.

FINA A101 Ancient and Medieval Art (3 cr.) Introduction to art from the earliest times to the age of Gothic cathedrals. Emphasis on the history of styles and gaining a vocabulary to discuss works of art.

FINA A102 Renaissance Through Modern Art (3 cr.) Introduction to art from Giotto and van Eyck through Picasso and Matisse. Emphasis on analytical skills.

FINA A270 Women in the History of Art (3 cr.) Introduction to the life and work of women artists from 1550 to the present from the perspective of women's experience. Lectures, discussions, and reaction papers address art history, creativity, and women's studies.

FINA A320 Art of the Medieval World (3 cr.) P: FINA A101 or FINA A102. An examination of the artistic productions of the European Middle Ages from the rise of Christianity through the construction of the great cathedrals to the emergence of the early modern period.

FINA A321 Early Medieval Art (3 cr.) P: FINA H100, FINA A101 or FINA A102. This course examines the fusion of Germanic and Mediterranean cultures from the fourth through eleventh centuries, especially metalwork, manuscripts and architecture.

FINA A325 Medieval Architecture (3 cr.) P: FINA H100, FINA A101 or FINA A102. Investigates Romanesque and Gothic Architecture, with emphasis on the methods and theories of its construction.

FINA A332 Sixteenth and Seventeenth Art in Italy (3 cr.) P: FINA H100, FINA A101 or FINA A102. Art of the Renaissance, Mannerism and Baroque with emphasis on the art of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and Bernini. Works of art are analyzed in terms of style, subject and social context.

FINA A333 Van Eyck to Vermeer (3 cr.) P: FINA H100, FINA A101 or FINA A102. Focuses on the artistic personalities and styles of the Netherlands in the fifteenth century and continues through the Dutch Masters such as Hals, Rembrandt and Vermeer. The course includes an examination of the invention of the oil paint on wood and canvas.

FINA A343 American Art (3 cr.) A survey of American art from the colonial period to the beginning of abstraction in 1945. Emphasis on painting and theory of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

FINA A345 American Art to 1913 (3 cr.) P: FINA H100, FINA A101 or FINA A102. American art begins with an importation of European fashions and styles which, like the colonizers themselves, replaces the indigenous forms of the Native American. This course explores how Americans struggle with and against European culture in order to create a uniquely American artistic language.

FINA A346 Art Since 1945 (3 cr.) Addresses the complexity and diversity of contemporary international art with the goal of reconceptualizing creativity, criticism, and art historical methodology in a manner appropriate to the late twentieth century. Discussions, lectures, reaction papers and presentations are an integral part of the course.

FINA A400 Senior Seminar (4 cr.) P: Junior/senior status. Open discussion of art movements and the theories surrounding them in the post-World War II period.

FINA A470 Problems in Art History (1-8 cr. arr.) P: Six credit hours of art history, junior/senior status, consent of instructor. Independent research in art history. Open only to juniors and seniors by consent of instructor.

FINA A477 History of Photography (3 cr.) P: FINA A101, FINA A102. The course surveys the developments of photography from 1839 to the present in Europe and the United States.

FINA A490 Topics in Art History (3 cr.) P: Junior/senior status, consent of instructor. An advanced seminar which will vary in subject from year-to-year. Topics will include: The Apocalypse in Western Art, Art and Pornography, Art Criticism, Women in the History of Art.

FINA F100 Fundamental Studio—Drawing (3 cr.) An introduction to representational drawing. Developing visual perception and the skills of creating illusion on a flat surface.

FINA F101 Fundamental Studio—3D Design/Sculpture (3 cr.) An introduction to three-dimensional form and composition. Projects will range from traditional modeling and casting to concepts of abstract three-dimensional structures in various materials.

FINA F102 Fundamental Studio—2D Design (3 cr.) Basic exploratory course in two-dimensional design to broaden visual vocabulary and offer insights into the use of the elements of design. Development of perceptual and technical skills.

FINA H100 Art Appreciation (3 cr.) A broad introduction to the art and cultural productions of a variety of the world's cultures, from the earliest times to the present, for the general student. Emphasis is on an appreciation of art through and understanding of its history, themes, and purposes. Does not count as credit toward a fine arts major or minor.

FINA P250 Graphic Design 1 (3 cr.) P: FINA F102. Introduction to formal design principles. Students will consider aspects of design elements and composition. Emphasis will be on black and white. Students will develop an investigative approach to exploring design solutions, and will focus on developing hand skills.

FINA P273 Computer Art and Design I (3 cr.) P: FINA F102. Exploration of digital art and design. Students work with vector- and raster-based graphics and manipulation of peripherals such as scanners and printers. Students will explore personal imagery in solving assigned problems.

FINA P374 Compuer Art and Design II (3 cr.) P: FINA P273. Continuation of exploration of features of graphics software programs. Familiarization with procedures for optimal image scanning, including file formats and image resolution. Students work with page layout, combining images and text to create dynamic design.

FINA P453 Graphic Design III (3 cr.) P: FINA S351. Approaches to solving diverse problems in increasingly practical applications. Students draw on their knowledge of design principles as well as utilizing their technical skills. An investigative approach will be emphasized.

FINA P454 Graphic Design IV (3 cr.) P: FINA P453. Professional problem solving in graphic design.

FINA P455 Advanced Lettering and Typography (3 cr.) P: FINA P273, FINA S351. Studies in the form, use, nomenclature, and history of typography. Individual letters, words, letterforms and letterform compositions will be created.

FINA P461 Graphic Reproduction Methods I (3 cr.) P: FINA P374, FINA S351. This course utilizes design projects to explore and perfect techniques for preparing visual images for reproduction. Students learn basic traditional hand techniques as well as digital techniques.

FINA P462 Graphic Reproduction Methods II (3 cr.) P: FINA P250, FINA S351, FINA P273. Technical aspects of graphic reproduction, services, processes, and their specifications will be explored through design projects. Field trips. Macintosh technology will be emphasized.

FINA P475 Computer Art and Design III (3 cr.) P: FINA P374. Focus on advanced problems in computer graphics (interactive/multimedia authoring) will be determined by the skills and interests of each student.

FINA S190 Fundamentals of Photography (3 cr.) Basic practice of camera operation, exposure calculation, exposing, printing, and enlarging monochrome photographs. Guidance toward establishment of a personal photographic aesthetic.

FINA S200 Drawing I (3 cr.) P: FINA F100. Preliminary course for advancement in drawing, stressing basic visual awareness; seeing, representing, and technical command on a two-dimensional surface. Problems in handling placement, scale, space, volume, light, and formal articulation.

FINA S230 Painting I (3 cr.) P: FINA S200. Preliminary course for advancement in painting; exploring technical and visual aspects of color media. Emphasis on media command and structural problems in painting.

FINA S240 Basic Printmaking Media (3 cr.) An excellent and fun way to learn about basic printmaking techniques through hands-on experience. Learn the meticulous craft of cross-hatch modeling using one of the earliest methods of printmaking, metal plate etching. Learn to make paper, make a lithograph as well as multicolored silkscreen designs and posters. This class is oriented toward beginners; non-drawers welcome.

FINA S250 Graphic Design I (3 cr.) P: FINA F102. Introduction to formal design principles. Aspects of design elements and composition are considered. Students utilize an investigative approach to exploring design solutions using both hand and digital methods.

FINA S260 Ceramics I (3 cr.) A limited introduction to hand building, throwing, glaze mixing, and glaze application, including lectures on basic ceramic techniques. Critiques of student work.

FINA S270 Sculpture I (3 cr.) P: FINA F101. An introduction to the basic concepts of sculpture, through modeling in clay and casting in plaster. Emphasis on the creation of form in three dimensions, and on handling of the materials of sculpture.

FINA S280 Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design I (3 cr.) Introductory course for exploring metalworking and jewelry design as a serious form of creative expression. Focuses on the basic techniques of piercing of metals, soldering, sheet metal construction, surface embellishment, mechanical joining, wire forming and forging, stretching of sheet metals and various metal finishing techniques.

FINA S291 Fundamentals of Photography (3 cr.) Introductory to the practice of black and white photography: camera operation, exposure calculation, exposing, printing, and enlarging monochrome photographs. Guidance toward establishment of a personal photographic aesthetic.

FINA S300 Video Art (3 cr.) Exploration of the medium of video as an aesthetic expression. Time and sound are elements incorporated into visual composition's traditional concerns. Emphasis on technical command of 1/2" VHS camera and editing procedures in conjunction with development of a visual sensitivity. Readings and a research project are also required.

FINA S301 Drawing II (3 cr.) P: FINA S200. Intermediate course in drawing from the model and other sources. Emphasis on technical command of the media in conjunction with the development of a visual awareness. Continued problems in the articulation of space, scale, volume, value, and linear sensitivity.

FINA S302 Relief and Book Arts (3 cr.) P: FINA F100. An exploration of relief printmaking media including woodblock, linocut, and wood engraving, as well as an investigation of basic book forms.

FINA S305 Visual Arts Internship (cr. arr.) P: Consent of instructor. Student will work with an individual or agency involved in the visual arts. Student will gain experience in the technical aspects of arts methods and processes as well as gaining insight into aspects of the business.

FINA S310 Web Page Design (3 cr.) P: FINA P273. Introduction to the basics of Web page design. Students learn how to create Web pages utilizing both conversion programs and raw html programming. Other issues covered will be basic concepts of Web page design, managing graphics files and file formats, resolution of graphic images, and the use of sound and video clips.

FINA S331 Painting II (3 cr.) P: FINA S230. Intermediate course in painting from the model and other sources. Emphasis on technical command and understanding of the components of painting space, color, volume, value, and scale. May be repeated one time.

FINA S337 Watercolor Painting I (3 cr.) P: FINA S200. An introduction to watercolor working from still life, portrait, and the figure, stressing technical competence.

FINA S338 Watercolor Painting II (3 cr.) P: FINA S337. Further work in advancing technical skill in watercolor and achieving stylistic individuality.

FINA S341 Printmaking II Intaglio (3 cr.) P: FINA S240. Advanced study with emphasis on intaglio. Problems in pictorial composition and drawing stressed.

FINA S343 Printmaking II Lithography (3 cr.) P: FINA S240. Advanced study with emphasis on lithography. Problems in pictorial composition and drawing stressed.

FINA S344 Printmaking II Silk Screen (3 cr.) P: FINA P273. Advanced study with emphasis on silk screen. Problems in pictorial composition, color, and collage design strategies stressed.

FINA S351 Graphic Design II (3 cr.) P: FINA S250. Further studies exploring design principles. Students utilize both hand and digital methods to solve design problems creatively and effectively. Course includes typographic exploration.

FINA S361 Ceramics II (3 cr.) P: FINA S260. Continued practice in forming and glazing, with the emphasis on wheel throwing, surface decoration, and kiln firing techniques. Lectures and critiques. May be repeated once.

FINA S371 Sculpture II (3 cr.) P: FINA S270 or consent of instructor. A continuation of FINA S270, with an introduction to bronze casting and welding. Carving in wood and stone available to the interested student.

FINA S381 Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design II (3 cr.) P: FINA S280. Extensive drawing, designing, and model making for exploring forms and ideas in metal and mixed media, either as jewelry, hollow ware, flatware, boxes, or small-scale sculpture. Focuses on techniques of angle raising, repoussé and chasing, forging of flatware, stone setting, and lost-wax casting. May be repeated twice for credit.

FINA S392 Intermediate Photography (3 cr.) P: FINA S291 or consent of instructor. Practice of black and white photography and an appreciation of photographs and experience in expressive use of the medium.

FINA S394 Photography II (3 cr.) P: FINA S392 and consent of instructor. Introduction to the practice of color photography: exposing, printing, and enlarging color photographs. Guidance toward establishment of a personal photographic aesthetic.

FINA S401 Drawing III (3 cr.) P: FINA S301. Advanced work in drawing. Emphasis on development of personal vision and style, coupled with a thorough knowledge of drawing techniques. May be repeated three times for credit.

FINA S403 Anatomy for the Artist (3 cr.) P: FINA F100. Study of human anatomy using the skeleton, written materials, and the live model.

FINA S405 B.F.A. Drawing (3 cr.) P: Successful completion of upper-divisional review and consent of instructor required. Creation of drawing and senior thesis exhibition.

FINA S417 Hand Papermaking I (3 cr.) Introduction to papermaking. An introduction to materials and processes of hand papermaking and investigation of their aesthetic potential. In addition to basic resources and bibliographic references, the course covers theory and process of beating, sizing, sheet formation, couching, pressing and drying; surface variation; color potential; and casting and structural experimentation.

FINA S431 Painting III (3 cr.) P: FINA S331. Advanced course in painting. Continuation of FINA S331. May be repeated three times for credit.

FINA S432 B.F.A. Painting (3 cr.) P: Successful completion of upper-divisional review and consent of instructor required. Creation of painting portfolio and senior thesis exhibition.

FINA S437 Watercolor Painting III (3 cr.) P: FINA S338. Continuation of Watercolor Painting II. May be repeated three times for credit.

FINA S442 B.F.A. Printmaking (3 cr.) P: Successful completion of upper-divisional review and consent of instructor required. Creation of printmaking portfolio and senior thesis exhibition.

FINA S447 Printmaking III (3 cr.) Advanced study in printmaking with emphasis on developing a personal aesthetic direction, a specialization in one or more media, and preparing a portfolio of finished works. May be repeated three times for credit.

FINA S471 Sculpture III (3 cr.) P: FINA S371 or consent of instructor. Advanced work in sculpture in the medium of student's choice.

FINA S472 B.F.A. Sculpture (3 cr.) P: Successful completion of upper-divisional review and consent of instructor required. Creation of sculpture portfolio and senior thesis exhibition.

FINA S490 Advanced Photography I (3 cr.) P: FINA S392 and consent of instructor. Variable titles. May be repeated three times for credit.

FINA S491 Advanced Photography II (3 cr.) P: FINA S392 and consent of instructor. Variable titles. May be repeated three times for credit.

FINA S492 B.F.A. Photography (3 cr.) P: Successful completion of upper-divisional review and consent of instructor required. Creation of photography portfolio and senior thesis exhibition.

FINA S494 History of Photography Twentieth Century (3 cr.) P: FINA A477. This course surveys contemporary photographers, their work, and changes in photographic trends and ideas.

FINA S495 Advanced Photo Systems (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. The photographic process as a system, study of the nature and behavior of its several components, and the manner and means of their interaction. Junior-level course.

FINA S497 Independent Study in Studio Art (cr. arr.) P: consent of instructor. Advanced independent work in studio area of student's choice. Emphasis on self-motivation and self-direction in addition to intensive furthering of skills and concepts already obtained in the studio classes.

FINA S499 B.F.A. Final Review (0 cr.) P: consent of instructor. Required, noncredit exhibition of student work.

FINA Y398 Professional Practices in Fine Arts (1-6 cr.) Addresses the business side of the art world, including tax accounting, obtaining gallery shows and museum exhibitions, and strategies.

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