Fine Arts

Courses in the fine arts develop the knowledge and skills students required to create, critique and appreciate diverse forms of fine art. These courses develop an understanding of the fine arts considered for their own sake and for their social, political and other impacts. Learning to apply one or more methods of critical analysis is essential to the critique of the different aspects of the fine arts. Creating, critiquing and appreciating works of visual and performing art and engaging in the scholarly study of the history and appreciation of the fine arts enhances the quality of each student’s life experience and contributes to the well-being of humanity.

The following program learning outcomes define the fine arts competency. Students who have completed the general education fine arts requirements can:

• Apply knowledge of an area in the fine arts to describe specific artists, works, movements and creative processes and their significance to the human condition.
• Analyze diverse genres, styles, and techniques in their appropriate cultural and historical context.
• Apply discipline-specific knowledge in the fine arts to evaluate the relevance of the fine arts to cultural and personal growth.