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HU 485 - Fine Arts

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course studies the fine arts including visual arts, music, theater and dance through classroom and actual experience. Attendance at concerts, a play, and visits to art galleries will be an essential part of the course. Slides, films and recordings in the classroom will support these pursuits. The emphasis will be on how to enjoy aspects of each with an overview of the creative process. Analytical written reports will be required. (prereq: none) 
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the source elements of creativity and how they apply to the Fine Arts and themselves
  • Describe the sensual elements involved in the Arts including basic vocabulary and media
  • Explain work in its historical context
  • Realize and describe how one is already involved in the arts
  • Describe the interrelatedness of all the various specialties in the fine arts
  • Be aware of and describe each person’s relationship and involvement in the arts

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None 

Course Topics
  • What is fine art?
  • Orchestra composition
  • History of classical music
  • Historical tree of your favorite music
  • Themes and purposes of art
  • The visual elements
  • Artist interview
  • Media
  • Fine arts in history
  • The twentieth century
  • Trends of contemporary art
  • Quizzes/tests
  • Final exam

Coordinator
Dr. Katherine Wikoff



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