Fine Arts
Fine Arts: F A
Lower-Division Courses
F A 301C. Freshman Seminar.
Restricted to first-semester freshmen. Small-group seminar involving reading, discussion, writing, and oral reports. Introduction to University resources, including libraries, computer and research facilities, and museums. Several sections are offered each semester, with various topics and instructors. Two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
F A 102D, 202D, 302D. Connecting Internship Experience.
Supervised internship experience related to interdisciplinary themes of a Bridging Disciplines Program. Internships may be on or off campus, be paid or unpaid, and may include work with nonprofit agencies, government offices, or private corporations. For 102D, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 202D, six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 302D, ten hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. With consent of the Bridging Disciplines Programs research coordinator, may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bridging Disciplines Programs.
F A 110, 210, 310. Topics in the Fine Arts.
Interdisciplinary studies within the fine arts or including the fine arts and other areas. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
F A 118C, 218C, 318C. Forum Seminar Series.
Restricted to freshmen and sophomores. Lectures and discussions on various contemporary issues. Emphasis on multidisciplinary perspectives and critical discourse. For 118C, two lecture hours a week for eight weeks; for 218C, two lecture hours a week for one semester; for 318C, three lecture hours a week for one semester, or two lecture hours and one hour of supervised research a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
F A 119, 219, 319, 419, 519, 619. International Learning Seminars.
Restricted to students participating in a Maymester Abroad course. Discussion of various issues related to the academic, cultural, and personal aspects of completing work in international locations. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Fine Arts 119, 219, 319, 419, 519, 619 and Undergraduate Studies 119 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
F A 119Q, 219Q, 319Q, 419Q, 519Q, 619Q, 719Q, 819Q, 919Q. Topics in Fine Arts.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the College of Fine Arts. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Upper-Division Courses
F A 320. Exploring the Fine Arts.
Open to all University students except those in the College of Fine Arts. An interdisciplinary introduction to the fine arts: their basic concepts, meaning, aesthetics, and role in society. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with field trips as required. May not be counted toward a degree in the College of Fine Arts. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
F A 129, 229, 329, 429, 529, 629. International Learning Seminars.
Restricted to students participating in a Maymester Abroad course. Discussion of various issues related to the academic, cultural, and personal aspects of completing work in international locations. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Fine Arts 129, 229, 339, 429, 529, 629 and Undergraduate Studies 119 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
F A 129Q, 229Q, 329Q, 429Q, 529Q, 629Q, 729Q, 829Q, 929Q. Topics in Fine Arts.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the College of Fine Arts. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
F A 140, 240, 340. Fine Arts Internship.
Restricted to fine arts students. At least ten internship hours a week, and, for each semester hour of credit earned, at least one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a University grade point average of at least 2.50, and consent of instructor.
F A 150, 250, 350. Special Topics in the Fine Arts.
Special interdisciplinary studies within the fine arts or including the fine arts and other areas. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
F A 160, 260, 360. Advanced Topics in the Fine Arts.
Advanced interdisciplinary studies within the fine arts or including the fine arts and other areas. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
F A 175, 375, 675. Independent Studies: Art, Drama, or Music.
Independent study or research within the fine arts or between the fine arts and other disciplines. Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a grade point average of at least 3.00, consent of instructor, and consent of the dean of the College of Fine Arts.