Advanced independent exploration and experimentation in drawing theory and use of various drawing media. Students identify a problem or area of interest and develop an approach to it in close consultation with a faculty member, experimenting with a variety of media and methods. Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring Restrictions: Permission of instructor required Pre-Requisite(s): FA 2150

Advanced work in watermedia painting. Reading and theory as well as advanced applications of personal expression in watermedia may be included. Emphasis on independence in approach to materials, techniques, and concepts. Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring Restrictions: Permission of instructor required Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3200

Projects course in advanced three-dimensional design. Requires a written proposal indicating the nature of the project, theory supporting it, and source and availability of materials, equipment, and funds to facilitate its completion. Completed project is presented to the instructor with a written justification and all drawings and models. Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6 Semesters Offered: Fall - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2005-2006 academic year Restrictions: Permission of instructor required Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3333

For students interested in the study and performance of instrumental chamber music. Small ensembles meet once each week for coaching, presentations, and discussion on literature and techniques of rehearsal and performance. Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Jazz combos (e.g., Jaztec, Salsa Norte) are select small groups of musicians studying jazz improvisation and performing literature for the small jazz ensemble. Focuses on developing individual improvisational techniques, personal style, and unique original arrangements. Repertoire includes swing, jazz-rock, ballads, fusion, and experimental techniques. Activities can include performances and tours. Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Introduction to professional sound work. Students produce a professional product in studio or live sound. Emphasis is placed on solid engineering practice and documentation to produce a desired artistic goal developed with the artistic performers, producers, or users. Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 12 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring Restrictions: Permission of instructor required Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3730 and FA 1702

A study of the musicality of noise and texts and their integration in theatrical sound design, mixing, and mastering. Emphasis is on student creativity and critical listening. Develops further applications of artistic concepts introduced in FA 3730. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Fall - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3730 and FA 1702

In depth study of Microphone and Loudspeaker design as it applies to usage in recording and live sound reinforcement with an emphasis on interaction with the acoustical environmental. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2005-2006 academic year Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3730 and FA 1702

Studies of the visual results of lighting in a variety of environments including theatrical, architectural, and industrial. Expansion of artistic concepts introduced in FA 3750. Explores various types of lighting equipment, control systems, reflectant and absorbant surfaces, and color mixing in light. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Fall - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3750

Explores the elements of jazz improvisation while developing creative ideas and technical facility in the individual musician. Emphasis will be placed on learning the idiomatic use of the major scale and associated modes, the jazz melodic minor scale, the blues scale, pentatonic scales, and the 8-tone dominant scale. Development of stylistic conformity by exploring the styles of swing, bebop, cool, blues, Latin and rock/funk. Emphasis on the II-V-I progression in major and minor keys and symmetric harmony. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: On Demand - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2001-2002 academic year Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3530 and (UN 1002 or UN 1003)

Explores elements of jazz arranging and composition while developing creative ideas in the individual musician. Emphasis on learning to arrange for jazz combo and traditional big band. Includes developing the shape concept of triad use, 4-part and 5-part chord voicing, construction of an arrangement, and competence with FINALE notational software. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2003-2004 academic year Pre-Requisite(s): FA 2500 and FA 3530

Independent research directed by fine arts faculty. Projects focus on one or more of the fine arts genres (theatre, music, visual arts). Requires a written proposal setting out goals, plans for final project (e.g., research paper, research Web site), and the resources required to complete the project. Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Guided independent study directed by fine arts faculty member(s) involving creating and performing new work in the areas of music, theatre, and visual arts. Requires a written proposal setting out goals, plans for final project, and the resources required to complete the project. Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Allows students to use the Fine Arts (CAML) Computer Lab while engaged in an independent study project supervised by a Fine Arts Department faculty member. Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Tutorial, seminar, or class study of a topic of special interest and importance in fine arts. Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Special workshop projects in the fine arts. Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Capstone course extending the student's knowledge and skill in a chosen fine arts discipline through independent research or other focused creative activity. A detailed proposal of the student's final project must be approved in writing by a Fine Arts faculty advisor before the student enrolls in FA4970. Credits: variable to 3.0 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

Capstone course extending the student's knowledge and skill in a chosen fine arts discipline through independent research or other focused creative activity utilizing the Fine Arts Computer Lab. A detailed proposal of the student's final project must be approved in writing by a Fine Arts faculty advisor before student enrolls in FA4971. Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Capstone course extending the student's knowledge and skill in a chosen fine arts discipline through independent research or other focused creative activity utilizing the Fine Arts Sound Studio. A detailed proposal of the student's final project must be approved in writing by a Fine Arts faculty advisor before the student enrolls in FA4972. Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

A public presentation of an array of art work completed by a student, required as part of the minor in Art. Guidelines for the portfolio presentation are available from the student's advisor for the minor in Art. Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 3 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring Restrictions: Permission of instructor required