2024-2025 Catalog

 

100

FINA-179 Appreciating Ancient and Early Western Art

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.

3

FINA-180 Humanities Fine Arts

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.

3
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