Fine Arts Minor

The Fine Arts Minor is an organized pathway that promotes further study of the theory, history, and practical application of multiple Fine Arts disciplines. Pursuing the Fine Arts Minor engages students in multiple disciplines to experiment with areas of creative expression that may have previously been outside their own exploration. The minor will strengthen our liberal arts community through dialogue, creation, and performance.

Contact Information

finearts@css.edu

Learning Outcomes

Students who majored in fine arts have gone on to work in a variety of professions, including architecture, education, art therapy, graphic design and the fine arts. Others have gone on to pursue graduate degrees. Upon completion of the Fine Arts Minor, the graduate will be able to: 

1. Master technical skill to produce artwork in the chosen medium.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of an artist.
3. Demonstrate aesthetic awareness and critical judgment of artwork.

Requirements

Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Fine Arts Minor.

Program Requirements

Minor Credits: 20
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Minimum Grade: C  

Program Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Introductory courses:		8
Students must take two of the following:
ART 1105	Introduction to Art
MUS 1000	Contemporary Musicianship
THE 1150	Introduction to Theatre
Practice and Theory Courses		12
Students must take at least 4 credits in each area below. 1
Students must take at least 8 credits within upper-division courses.
Art
ART 1120	Drawing I
ART 1126	Modern Art History
ART 2121	Painting I
ART 2122	Color Theory
ART 2201	The Film as Art
ART/NAS 2204	American Indian Art and Music
ART 2420	Beginning Life Drawing
ART 3300	Public Art Practicum
ART 3301	Film Topics 2
ART 4126	Art Theory
ART/CME 4220	Great Filmmakers 2
Music
MUS 1101	Music Theory I
MUS 1210	Cantus Corde 2
MUS 1211	Vox Anima 2
MUS 1214	Steel Band 2
MUS 1713	Private Music Lessons 2
MUS 1715	Private Music Lessons 2
MUS 3002	Music Theory II
MUS 3003	Music Theory III
MUS 3113	History of Western Music I
MUS 3114	History of Western Music II
MUS 3210	Bella Voce 2
MUS 3211	Concert Choir 2
MUS 3212	Concert Band 2
MUS 3213	Jazz Ensemble 2
MUS 3214	String Orchestra 2
MUS 3309	World Music
MUS 4211	Chamber Music 2
Theatre
THE 2100	Theatre Practicum (Technical) 2
THE 2150	Acting for the Stage
THE 2250	Introduction to Stagecraft
THE 2500	Practicum: Performance 2
THE/ENG 3330	Theatre: Greek - Elizabethan
THE/ENG 3331	Theatre: Restoration - Twentieth Century
THE/ENG/HON 3950	London Arts and Culture
THE 4150	Directing
Total Credits		20

¹

Introductory courses can also be used to complete the elective credits, but cannot be counted as BOTH an introductory course and completion of an area in the elective credits.

²

May take multiple semesters and count for credit.