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Fine Arts Division
   
 

Course Descriptions: Fine Arts

 

FA 200. Arts Appreciation (3)
An introductory survey course that examines the history and theory of theatre, music, or the visual arts, in which students attend lectures, read texts, and experience live performances or exhibitions. The emphasis of the course (either theatre, music, or the visual arts) changes each semester. May be repeated when the emphasis differs. (GE).

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FA 240. Introduction to Art and Architecture (3)
Introduces students to the various media and values of the visual and plastic arts within the context of a given international setting. Through this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the art that they are exposed to while studying and living in an international location. Students will learn and employ a critical vocabulary for analyzing and responding aesthetically to the paintings, drawings, sculpture, and architecture that they encounter in visits to museums, art galleries, and walking tours. Offered only in international programs. Does not qualify as a course for the major in art history. (GE).

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FA 241. Introduction to Music (3)
Introduces students to the basic forms and styles of Western music from a chronological perspective. Through this course students will gain a deeper understanding of the music that they are exposed to while studying and living in an international location. Through guided listening, students will learn and employ a critical vocabulary for analyzing and responding aesthetically to the music they encounter as members of the audience for the concerts and operas they attend in the class. Offered only in international programs. Does not qualify as a course for the major in music. (GE).

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FA 313. Materials, Techniques, and Skills in Music (2)
A workshop in which the student has first-hand experience with a wide range of activities which contribute to an overall understanding of the world of music. (GE for liberal arts majors only).

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FA 314. Materials, Techniques, and Skills in Art (2)
A workshop in which the student has first-hand experience with a wide range of activities which contribute to an overall understanding of the world of art. A $37.00 class fee will be assessed. (GE for liberal arts majors only).

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FA 592. Selected Topics (1-4)

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FA 599. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.

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Although the above are excerpted from the 2006-2007 Seaver catalog this is not an official binding document. To view the actual catalog visit http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/catalog/.