FINA - Fine Arts

This course is an integrated study of the history and appreciation of ancient Mediterranean basin and Judeo-Christian art. In addition, the early western visual art through the Medieval era will be studied. Students will learn to compare and contrast the aesthetic, historical, and elemental properties from these historic periods. In addition, they will explore lifelong arts enjoyment, skills in critical interpretation, becoming an informed consumer, and aesthetically appreciating the many genres of ancient visual art, including early Christian art. Previous experience with art appreciation is not required. The course features a highly interactive adaptive learning platform with regular instructor support.

This course is an integrated study of the history and appreciation of art and music in Western culture from the Middle Ages to the present era. Students will learn to discuss the aesthetic, historical, and elemental similarities of both disciplines. Students will explore lifelong arts enjoyment, skills in critical interpretation, becoming an informed consumer, and aesthetically appreciating the many genres of musical and visual art, including traditional and popular styles. Previous experience in music and art appreciation is not required.

This course is an integrated study of the history and appreciation of art and music in Western culture from the Middle Ages to the present era. Students will learn to discuss the aesthetic, historical, and elemental similarities of both disciplines. Students will explore lifelong arts enjoyment, skills in critical interpretation, becoming an informed consumer, and aesthetically appreciating the many genres of musical and visual art, including traditional and popular styles. Previous experience in music and art appreciation is not required.

This course offers an understanding of the importance and impact of the arts and the outstanding artists of the modern era from the Christian point of view, teaching students to discern the message behind the forms. It also shows the relationship between the general spirit of culture and artistic expression. Not open to students with credit in FINA-180.

Through the study of historically significant Broadway-style musical theater shows, students will discover the unique aesthetic and cultural properties associated with the genre. The course will build skills in recognizing and discussing the creative arrangement of artistic elements in selections from a show's musical score. Students will explore how to appreciate a variety of American and internationally written musical theater shows from a variety of historic periods. Previous experience in music study is recommended, but not required.

Through the study of historic photography, students will discover the unique aesthetic and cultural properties associated with this genre of fine art. The course introduces skills in appreciating the creative and expressive arrangement of artistic elements associated with the work of historically significant artist/photographers. Previous study in art appreciation or photography methods is recommended, but not required.

This course prepares students to perform basic research in which they learn to use Off Campus Library Services (OCLS), electronic periodical indexes, and information resources. Students will identify and select appropriate material for inclusion in a college level research project which will be submitted at the conclusion of the course.