Courses

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Study Areas

 

Fine Arts

  • FIN 110 Introduction to Fine Arts

    This course presents an integrative approach to fine arts (music, art, drama) by means of a study of art history and culture, aesthetics, and direct artistic experiences. Particular attention is given to the factors that affect the understanding and appreciation of the arts and the artist-audience relationship.

  • FIN 216 History of Western Music I

    This course provides a study of music history up to 1750 including antiquity, medieval, Renaissance, baroque, and Classical eras. The study of forms and genre and listening comprise a major part of the course.

    Cross-listed: MUS 216 History of Western Music I

    Prerequisite: MUS 110 Introduction to Musicianship (or equivalent)

  • FIN 217 History of Western Music II

    This course provides a study of music history in the Classical and Romantic eras. The study of forms and genre and listening comprise of a major part of the course.

    Cross-listed: MUS 217 History of Western Music II

    Prerequisite: FIN/MUS 216 History of Western Music I

  • FIN 316 History of Western Music III

    This course provides a study of music history in the Post-Romantic and twentieth century eras. In addition to avant-garde and modern trends, this course also provides an introduction to jazz, American roots music, Canadian developments, and the global pop scene, which they have influenced. The study of forms and genre and listening comprise a major part of the course.

    Cross-listed: MUS 316 History of Western Music III

    Prerequisite: FIN/MUS 217 History of Western Music II

  • FIN 380 Literature and Art

    This course explores the ways in which literature and art relate to each other and intersect with current ideas – historical, philosophical, religious, political, etc. – shaping the context in which the works were produced.

    Cross-listed:ENG 380 Literature and Art

    Prerequisite: ENG 100 Literature and Composition I and ENG 101 Literature and Composition II