Fine Arts, BA

Romita Ray, Chair
Suite 308 Bowne Hall
315-443-4184

Theo Cateforis, Undergraduate Director for Fine Arts
Suite 308 Bowne Hall
315-443-4835

Faculty

Carol Babiracki, Molly Bourne, Theo Cateforis, Sally Cornelison, Rodney Foster, Wayne Franits, Sydney Hutchinson, Richard Ingersoll, Sam Johnson, Bette Kahler, Matilde M. Mateo, Alick McLean, Jonathan Nelson, Glenn Peers, Romita Ray, Sascha Scott, Sarah Fuchs Sampson, Maurice Mengel, Amanda Eubanks Winkler.

Students pursuing a degree in Fine Arts are required to complete 30 credits of coursework: 12 at the lower division and 18 at the upper division.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Identify, explain, and analyze works of art from both western and non-western societies from different eras

2. Recognize and explain the relationship of artistic styles to historical events and intellectual trends

3. Distinguish among stylistic differences in musics of different eras and from different cultures

4. Recognize and explain historical changes in musics of different eras and from different cultures

5. Express ideas clearly through writing

6. Demonstrate proficiency in musical skills

Lower division requirements (12 credits)

History of Art and Music

One of the courses from the following list

A 200-level HOM course may count by petition:

Upper division requirements (18 credits)

Students must take 6 courses at the 300-level or above. 3 of these courses must be HOM and 3 of them must be HOA.

Additional Information

Students may count 3 credits of studio art, music lessons or ensemble toward the upper division requirement. Students may petition to have 3 credits of appropriate coursework in art history and 3 credits of appropriate coursework in music history taken outside the department (non-HOA-HOM courses) count towards the fine arts major.