Full-Time Faculty: Martha Dunkelman, Chair; Jane Cary, Richard Falkenstein, Michael F. Tunney, S.J.
The Fine Arts Department provides opportunities for students to obtain a solid knowledge of the visual and performing arts. The department’s offerings include a major and a minor in art history, a major and a minor in music and a minor in studio art. These programs enable students to explore the arts for their own personal and professional development and to receive training in the theory and practice of the three areas involved.
Art History Program
Martha Dunkelman, Director.
Canisius College offers a major and a minor in art history. The program includes a wide range of courses in the history of art from antiquity to the present. Courses are offered in the history of painting, sculpture, architecture and film. Majors, minors and non-majors alike will acquire an understanding and appreciation of the cultural heritage of their own and other civilizations both past and present. In a world where ethnic and cultural clashes are commonplace, respect for the artistic heritage of all civilizations is essential.
Art history courses approach the study of art as a visual language. At all levels, students in these courses learn to decipher and interpret a broad range of artistic styles within a cultural, historical and global context. At the same time, they explore the relationship between function, form and content in the visual arts of each culture. Students in all art history courses are introduced to a variety of critical methods of art historical analysis such as formal analysis, iconography, connoisseurship, feminism, Marxism and deconstruction.
All courses are designed for majors, minors and non-majors except FAH 460 and FAH 499, which are open to majors and minors only.
Electronic imaging technology is a major component of the art history major at Canisius. Students in art history courses learn from the most recent interactive multimedia technology as part of their art history training. Courses are conducted with interactive multimedia, as well as slides, in classrooms that are equipped with access to videos, DVD’s, CD-ROMs and the Internet.
Museum internships are available to all junior and senior art history majors and minors. Students can gain hands-on experience in the many activities of the art collections in the Buffalo area. Students interested in careers in art history immediately upon graduation, as well as those contemplating graduate school, benefit strongly from the specialized training that these internships provide. In preparation for museum internships, students may take a Museum Studies course that introduces them to museum research, curatorship and administration.
Majors in art history graduate with a truly liberal, humanistic education that prepares them for work in any profession where critical thinking, analysis, research and writing skills are essential, and where cultural understanding and sensitivity are prerequisites. Art history courses also benefit students who plan to work in any field that deals with foreign cultures.
A number of professional options are open to the art history student, especially when coupled with graduate training. Students interested in specific careers as art historians may go on to become academic faculty, museum curators, archaeologists, or art conservators, or they may pursue careers in historical preservation, library science, interior design, art journalism, arts management and many other fields.
Admission
Prospective majors and minors should see the Art History program director.
Art History Curriculum:
| 1. | ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (4 courses)2 | (12) | |
| 2. | Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII1 (14 courses) | (42) | |
| 3. | Major course requirements: (12 courses)2 | ||
| FAH 101 Introduction to Art History I |
(3) | ||
| FAH 102 Introduction to Art History II | (3) | ||
| Ancient and/or medieval art: two courses | (6) | ||
| Renaissance and/or Baroque art: two courses | (6) | ||
| 19th and/or 20th century art: two courses | (6) | ||
| Art History electives: four courses | (12) | ||
| 4. | Electives: Students are encouraged to take electives in related areas, such as studio art, music, history, religion, philosophy, and literature (10 courses) | (30) | |
| Total | (40 courses) | (120) | |
Note: Many art-related professions (especially art conservation and interior design) require specific under-graduate preparation in addition to a major in art history. To accommodate individual goals, students must choose electives carefully in consultation with the Art History Program Director. Students should note that, although there is no departmental language requirement, a reading knowledge of either French or German (through the intermediate level) is necessary to complete many graduate programs.
Art History Minor:
| FAH 101 Introduction to Art History I | (3) | |
| FAH 102 Introduction to Art History II | (3) | |
| Ancient and/or medieval art: one course | (3) | |
| Renaissance and/or Baroque art: one course | (3) | |
| 19th and/or 20th century art: one course | (3) | |
| Art History elective: one course | (3) | |
| Total (6 courses) | (18) | |
Music Program
Jane Cary, Director.
Canisius College offers a major and a minor in music. Courses introduce students to the literature and performance of music, as well as its theory and technology. Music appreciation courses cover a wide range of musical styles and give students the basic materials of music and an introduction to the lives, works and historical settings of the significant composers of the past and present. Through lectures, videos, listening to music examples in class and attendance at concerts, the courses provide students with the basic musical vocabulary and listening skills needed to analyze and intellectually critique music of different cultures and to develop a clear understanding and appreciation of music of different periods.
Music theory courses stress creative and analytical skills, and music technology courses take an in-depth look at current digital music technologies used by musicians and sound designers. In keeping with the most recent technology in music, theory classes and music technology courses are taught in a state-of-the-art MIDI lab using Macintosh computers and Roland keyboards, as well as the software programs Finale and Practica Musica.
For students interested in the performance of music, the department offers music ensembles for academic credit. Private instruction can also be taken for credit in voice, piano, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
Courses are designed for students of all levels, including majors, minors and non-majors. Classes give students opportunities to think clearly, speak articulately and perform confidently. By careful choice of electives, the major can be integrated with other areas of study, with the option of taking a second major or a minor in another department.
For majors, courses will provide them with the skills necessary to pursue music related careers and/or graduate studies in professions including music history, music theory and composition, music education, music performance, musical theater, arts management, music merchandizing, music production, church music and many other fields.
To accommodate individual goals and career objectives, students must choose electives carefully in consultation with the Music Program director.
Admission
Prospective majors are required to take a vocal or instrumental performance audition in the spring semester prior to entering Canisius. Additional auditions for transfers into the program will be by special arrangement, as necessary.
Music Curriculum:
| 1. ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (4 courses) | (12) | |||||
| 2. Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII1 (14 courses) | (42) | |||||
| 3. Major course requirements:(10 courses) | ||||||
| |
FAM 230 FAM 230 FAM 240 FAM 240 FAM 330 FAM 330 FAM 340 FAM 340 FAM 210 FAM 119 |
Music Theory I Music Theory I Lab Music Theory II Music Theory II Lab Music Theory III Music Theory III Lab Music Theory IV Music Theory IV Lab Keyboard Musicianship Masterpieces of Music |
(3) (1) (3) (1) (3) (1) (3) (1) (3) (3) | |||
| Choose one of the following: FAM 117, FAM 118, FAM 120, FAM 121, FAM 122, FAM 123, FAM 124, FAM 130 and FAM 217 | (3) | |||||
| FAM 225 Music Performance (4 semesters = 2 courses) | (6) | |||||
| FAM 450 Senior Project | (3) | |||||
| 4. Music Electives (3 courses) Choose from one of the following sequences: |
(9-11) | |||||
| • History and Literature Sequence (3 music literature electives) • Performance Sequence (4 additional semesters FAM 225 = 8 credits, plus 1 music elective) • Music Technology Sequence (FAM 309, FAM 310, plus 1 music elective) |
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| 5. Music Ensembles – 8 semesters | (0) | |||||
| 6. Free Electives (9 courses) | (27) | |||||
| Total (40 courses + 8 semesters of music ensembles) | (126-128) | |||||
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
| Fall | Spring | ||
| Freshman Year | |||
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 |
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 |
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 |
| FAM 119 | 3 | FAM 240/240L | 4 |
| FAM 230/230L | 4 | FAM 225 | 2 |
| FAM 225 | 2 | Music Ensemble* | 0 |
| Music Ensemble* | 0 | FAM History elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 18 |
| Sophomore Year | |||
| RST 101 | 3 | PHI 101 | 3 |
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | FAM 340/340L | 4 |
| FAM 330/330L | 4 | Free Elective | 3 |
| FAM 225 | 3 | FAM 225 | 3 |
| Music Ensemble* | 0 | Music Ensemble* | 0 |
| FAM 210 | 3 | Total | 15 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Junior Year | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 |
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 |
| AS | 3 | FAM Elective or FAM 225** | 3 or 2 |
| Music Elective or FAM 225** | 3 or 2 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Music Ensemble* | 0 | Music Ensemble* | 0 |
| Total | 15 or 14 | Total | 15 or 14 |
| Senior Year | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 |
| AS | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| AS | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| FAM Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | FAM 450 | 3 |
| Music Ensemble* | 0 | Music Ensemble* | 0 |
| FAM 225** | 2 | FAM 225** | 2 |
| Total | 15 or 17 | Total | 15 or 17 |
| Total | 126-127 |
* Music Ensemble — Choose from FAM 171, 172, 174, 175, 181, 182, 184, 185. (A student can opt to take music ensemble for (1) credit. If total credit hours exceed 18 credits, overload tuition will apply. This course does not count as a free elective).
** FAM 225 in the junior and senior years is taken as a music elective requirement only if the student elects the performance sequence.
Music Minor:
| FAM 119 Masterpieces of Music | (3) | |
| FAM 120 Nineteenth Century Music | (3) | |
| FAM 122 Twentieth Century Music | (3) | |
| FAM 115 Fundamentals of Music* | (3) | |
| Music elective: 2 FAM courses (total 3 credits) | (6) | |
| Total (6 courses) | (18) | |
* If the student has sufficient theory background (as demonstrated by a placement test), one of the music electives may be substituted for FAM 115.
Note: A student accumulating three (3) credits in an ensemble or lessons over several semesters can apply those credits as a free elective course. A maximum of two (2) free electives in performance can be accumulated for graduation-one in each of two different performance areas.
Studio Art Program
Michael F. Tunney, S.J., Director.
Canisius College offers a minor in studio art that prepares serious art students for more advanced study in a comprehensive art school. The minor is also an option for students who would like to experiment in visual media for their own personal enrichment. All course offerings will improve students’ conceptual, perceptual and technical art making skills. Foundations minor students will develop a body of work alongside a faculty comprised of working professional artists. All students’ art works are displayed throughout the academic year in the Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Art Gallery on Lyons Hall’s fourth floor. Students who complete the studio art foundations minor will have the knowledge, experience and portfolio necessary for further studies in the visual arts. They will also have a deeper understanding of themselves as human beings.
The heart of the foundations minor consists of three required courses:
FAS 100 Studio Art History (3 credits)
FAS 110 Two-Dimensional Foundations (3 credits)
FAS 115 Three-Dimensional Foundations (3 credits)
Students further explore and deepen their art making skills through a combination of three elective courses (9 credits) in computer design, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and/or sculpture. The studio art foundations minor totals 6 courses and 18 credit hours.
Prospective minors should consult the Studio Art program director.
COURSES: 2005 – 2007
FAD/FAH 110 Commonwealth of the Arts 3
A study of the relationships among the various arts (music, painting, sculpture, architecture, literature) and how the arts help define and communicate the spirit of their times. (AS III)
Art History
FAH 101 Introduction to Art History I 3
Introduction to formal and cultural analysis of major works of art from Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Covers prehistoric through Gothic art. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 102 Introduction to Art History II 3
Introduction to formal and cultural analysis of major works of Western art from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 103 Survey of Pre-Columbian and Native American Art 3
Formal and cultural analysis of the arts of Native American Indian peoples, Pre-Columbian cultures of Central and South America, and indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 107 Introduction to Global Visual Culture 3
Introduction to the art of Africa, India, Japan, and China. Examines works from various time periods, geographic areas, religious orientations and historical circumstances. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 108 African-American Art in Context 3
A history of the development of African-American art, from its beginnings in African cultures to contemporary African-American artists working today. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 109 (URS 109) History of Architecture 3
Formal and cultural analysis of major monuments of global architecture from antiquity to the present. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 210 (CLS 210) Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern Art 3
Introduction to formal and cultural analysis and interpretation of the painting, sculpture and architecture of ancient Egypt and the ancient Near East. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 213 (CLS 213) Ancient Art: Greece and Rome 3
Formal and cultural analysis of the painting, sculpture and architecture of Greece and Rome. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 224 Medieval Art 3
Visual analysis, cultural analysis, and interpretation of the major works of Early Christian, Byzantine, Islamic, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque and Gothic periods. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 245 (HIS 315 ) Renaissance Art 3
Formal, cultural, and iconographic analysis of painting, sculpture, architecture and art theory in Europe from the fourteenth through the sixteenth centuries. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 248 Baroque and Rococo Art 3
Formal, cultural and iconographic analysis of painting, sculpture and architecture during the 17th and 18th centuries in France, Italy, England, Spain and the Netherlands. (AS-III, ICD)
FAH 251 United States Art 3
Formal and cultural analysis of painting and sculpture from the pre-revolutionary period to the contemporary. (AS III)
FAH 259 (WST 259) Women and Art 3
Select women artists in western culture, and the analysis of issues involving the relationships among gender, representation and art in western culture. (AS III)
FAH 261 Monet and the Age of Impressionism 3
Formal and cultural analysis of major works from Western Europe and the United States, from early 19th century through Post-Impressionism. (AS III, ICD)
FAH 262 Modern Art 3
Formal and cultural analysis of major works from Western Europe and the United States, from late 19th century through 1940. (AS III)
FAH 263 19th and 20th Century Sculpture 3
The development and maturation of the sculpture genre in modern western civilization, spanning the monuments of the early 19th century to the avant garde and contemporary phenomena of the 20th century. (AS III)
FAH 265 Contemporary Art 3
Formal and cultural analysis of major works from the United States and Western Europe, from 1940 to the present. (AS III)
FAH 266 Modern Architecture 3
Introduction to the architectural history of the modern world, focusing on major works in western architecture from the Industrial Revolution through Post Modernism. (AS III)
FAH 271 Art in Buffalo 3
Examination of the artistic and historical resources in the Greater Buffalo region, including prominent examples of architecture, museum collections and artists in Western New York. Lecture and field trip format.
FAH 352 Museum Studies 3
Research, curatorial and administrative aspects of museum management. Includes researching works of art, cataloging a collection, exhibits, budgets, long-range planning.
FAH 374 (COM 374) Film History 3
See COM 374
FAH 375 (COM 375) Film Classics 3
See COM 375.
FAH 376 (COM 376 Film Comedy/Film Thriller 3
See COM 376
FAH 460 Museum Internship 3
Research, curatorial and administrative internship at selected Buffalo area art galleries. Prerequisite: junior and senior majors or permission of program director.
FAH 479 (COM 479) International Cinema 3
See COM 479.
FAH 499 Independent Study in Art History 3
For an art history major wishing to pursue an in-depth study of a topic in art history. Prerequisite: junior and senior majors; permission of program director.
MUSIC
FAM 115 Fundamentals of Music 3
Basic elements of music as perceived and notated, and the styles and forms of music derived from them. Practical theory applications including ear training, keyboard playing and composition are taught using software programs “Finale” and “Practica Musica”. (AS III)
FAM 117 Canisius and the BPO Experience 3
Classes meet at both Canisius College and Kleinhans Music Hall as students study music on stage, behind the scenes and in literature with Canisius College faculty, BPO conductors, soloists and managers. (AS III)
FAM 118 Music of the Baroque Period 3
A study of Western art music of the Baroque period (1600-1750) beginning with the early operatic works of Monteverdi and concluding with the mature masterpieces of Bach and Handel. Many different instrumental and vocal genres are covered in this course, including concerto, sonata, suite, opera, cantata and oratorio. (AS III)
FAM 119 Masterpieces of Music 3
A survey of Western art music from medieval Gregorian chant to 20th Century electronic music, including study of musical elements, historical background, musical style and masterworks of various periods. (AS III) (ICD)
FAM 120 19th Century Music 3
Great composers of the Romantic period, including their life, selected works, musical style and influence. (AS III) (ICD)
FAM 121 Music of the Classical Period 3
In-depth study of the lives, musical forms, style and influence of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. (AS III)
FAM 122 Twentieth Century Classical Music 3
Impressionism in music which ushers in the twentieth century. European music 1910-1945. American music. New music since 1945. (AS III)
FAM 123 World Musics 3
Survey course, including folk, traditional and art musics of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North and South America. Classes include listening and videos, with the study of instruments, dances, songs and rhythms of these cultures. (AS III) (ICD)
FAM 124 Afro-Centric Music 3
Music of West Africa and how, due to the African Diaspora, this music has come to influence both “Art” and “Pop” music on a worldwide basis. (AS III) (ICD)
FAM 125 Music Performance 1
Half-hour private lessons, designed for all levels of experience, are offered in piano, voice, classical guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion.
FAM 126 Beginning Piano Class 1
Class instruction in the basic keyboard skills of note reading, rhythm, chord progressions, scales and harmonization.
FAM 130 America’s Music 3
Music made or continuously used by Americans from beginnings to present. Sacred congregational music, vernacular music, African-American music and cultivated traditions. Historical and sociological development of folk, jazz and popular music as uniquely American. (AS III)
FAM 171 Chorale 0
A mixed-voice singing group that sings repertoire in both the classical and popular styles. (Same as FAM 181 except for "O" credit.)
FAM 172 Jazz Ensemble 0
An 18-piece jazz ensemble that plays a wide range of music from Count Basie to Maynard Ferguson and everything in between. (Same as FAM 182 except for “0” credit) Prerequisite: Audition and signature of instructor
FAM 174 Chamber Orchestra 0
Orchestral organization that performs a wide range of orchestral literature from the Baroque period through the 20th century. Concert programs provide students with wide experiences in the orchestral arts. (Same as FAM 184 except for “0” credit)
FAM 175 Concert Band 0
Campus-wide instrumental ensemble performing a wide variety of standard concert band literature. Performances include a formal concert each semester. (Same as FAM 185 except for “0” credit.)
FAM 181 Chorale 1
A mixed-voice singing group that sings repertoire in both the classical and popular styles. (Same as FAM 171 except for “1” credit)
FAM 182 Jazz Ensemble 1
An 18-piece jazz ensemble that plays a wide range of music from Count Basie to Maynard Ferguson and everything in between. (Same as FAM 172 except for “1” credit) Prerequisite: Audition or permission of instructor
FAM 184 Chamber Orchestra 1
Orchestral organization that performs a wide range of orchestral literature from the Baroque period through the 20th century. Concert programs provide students with wide experiences in the orchestral arts. (Same as FAM 174 except for “1” credit)
FAM 185 Concert Band 1
Campus-wide instrumental ensemble performing a wide variety of standard concert band literature. Performances include a formal concert each semester. (Same as FAM 175 except for “1” credit.)
FAM 210 Keyboard Musicianship 3
Class instruction in practical keyboard applications including basic keyboard proficiency, harmonization of folk melodies and songs and sight-reading.
FAM 217 Medieval and Renaissance Music 3
Traces Western art music from its origins in Gregorian chant through the development and refinement of more complex compositions such as the Mass setting and motet. (ASIII, ICD)
FAM 220 Diction for Singers 3
The study of correct pronunciation for singing in English and foreign languages using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
FAM 221 Opera Workshop 3
The study and performance of scenes from operatic literature, including stage movement, acting and historical background of operas. Perfect for students who enjoy singing and acting. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
FAM 225 Music Performance 2
Hour-length private lessons, designed for the experienced musician, are offered in piano, voice, classical guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion.
FAM 230 Theory I 3
A study of diatonic harmonic progressions typical of 18th and 19th century music. The course includes the analysis of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and formal aspects of music by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. Prerequisite: FAM 115 or permission of instructor. Theory I Lab required.
FAM 230L Theory I Lab 1
Weekly lab instruction in sight-singing and ear-training. Development of aural skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Includes computer-assisted instruction. Course to be taken concurrently with FAM 230 Theory I.
FAM 240 Theory II: Fundamentals of Four-Part Writing 3
A study of four-part composing as developed in Europe over the last 1000 years, particularly tonal music associated with Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, which also forms the basis of modern popular music. Prerequisite: FAM 230 or permission of instructor. Theory II Lab required.
FAM 240L Theory II Lab 1
Weekly lab instruction in sight-singing and ear-training. Development of aural skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Includes computer-assisted instruction. Course to be taken concurrently with FAM 240 Theory II.
FAM 250 Music for Children 3
Course provides the backgrounds, models and skills necessary to create musical experiences for the elementary age child.
FAM 306/COM 306 Jazz Appreciation 3
Historical, musicological, socio-cultural and economic aspects of jazz, America’s original art form. Sample the sounds — from Blues to Big Band, Bop to Fusion and beyond.
FAM 309 / DMA 309 Digital Music Technology 3
An in-depth look at current digital music technologies used by musicians, sound designers and multimedia specialists. Students will work with music sequencing software, MIDI and audio plug-ins.
FAM 310 / DMA 310 Digital Audio/Music Production 3
Fundamental techniques of digital audio and music production using current technologies in digital recording, software and audio post-production. Covers current trends in music technology and the tools used for composing and producing electronic music.
FAM 330 Theory III 3
19th century styles and analysis of chromatic harmony with the study of works by Beethoven, Schubert, Franck, Wagner and Mahler. Focus on counterpoint skills. Continuation of notation and sequencing software applications. Prerequisite: FAM 240. Theory III Lab required.
FAM 330L Theory III Lab 1
Weekly lab instruction in sight-singing and ear-training. Development of aural skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Includes computer-assisted instruction. Course to be taken concurrently with FAM 330 Theory III.
FAM 340 Theory IV 3
Musical styles, forms and techniques of the 20th century, including impressionism, atonality, serialism, minimalism and electronic applications. Study of selected works by Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Messiaen, Boulez, Glass and Verese. Continuing study of notation and sequencing software. Prerequisite: FAM 330. Theory IV Lab required.
FAM 340L Theory IV Lab 1
Advanced lab instruction in sight-singing and ear-training. Includes computer-assisted instruction. Course to be taken concurrently with FAM 340 Theory IV.
FAM 350 Basic Conducting 3
Development of students’ basic conducting skills of beat, pattern and gesture, leadership of musical activities and musicianship including applied ear training and score analysis.
FAM 450 Senior Seminar 3
An integration of the diverse areas of music into a coherent whole. Course includes supervised reading and research culminating in a writing and/or performance project. Prerequisite: Music majors or permission of program director.
FAM 499 Independent Study in Music 3
For students wishing to pursue an in-depth study of a specific topic in music. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
STUDIO ART
FAS 100 Studio Art History 3
Combines studio art drawing, the elements and principles of design and art historical appreciation of works from prehistoric caves to postmodern computers. Regular drawing, classroom study and museum transcriptions comprise student assignments.
FAS 110 Two-Dimensional Foundations 3
Introduction to the formal and material fundamentals of an art studio. Exercises follow a progression through the traditional elements of line, value, composition and color theory. (AS III)
FAS 111 Studio Drawing I 3
Investigation of the formal, material and historical fundamentals of drawing. Exercises with dry and wet media progress through two- and three-dimensional renderings of still life, architecture, landscape, portraits, the human figure and abstraction. (AS III)
FAS 112 Studio Painting I 3
Investigation of the formal, material and historical fundamentals of painting. Exercises in watercolor and acrylic paint progress through grisaille, monochromatic, limited palette and full palette treatments of still life, architecture, landscape, portraits, the human figure and abstraction. (AS III)
FAS 113 Studio Design I 3
Investigation of the formal elements and principles of design. Computer-based assignments will involve students in practical and creative solutions to design situations. (AS III)
FAS 114 Introduction to Still Photography 3
Basic techniques of photography explored through the use of 35mm cameras and film. Emphasis on the development of black-and-white film and the visualization process of taking pictures. Prerequisite: 35mm camera with manual controls.
FAS 115 Three-Dimensional Foundations 3
Assignments increase student perception of the three-dimensional world and methods effecting their interpretation. Assignments highlight 3-D composition, object as process, object as texture, object as presentation, object as event, object as ordinary material. (AS III)
FAS 117 Sculpture I 3
Emphasis on traditional techniques. Assignments cover specific materials (plaster, wood, styrofoam, metal, paper) and particular techniques (armature construction, wood working, riveting, mold making, paper mache). (AS III) Prerequisite: Rudimentary understanding of design; portfolio review by instructor.
FAS 119 Clay Studio 3
Course stresses the basic processes of clay modeling and mold making in plaster. Beginning with hand-built sculptural form, students progress to realistic clay modeling that will be completed by making a mold and casting in plaster.
FAS 120 Color 3
Combines in-depth color theory with actual design and composition making learned through traditional studio set-ups and contemporary computer applications.
FAS 122 Travel Photography 3
Learn how to navigate location shoots and capture the spirit
of the specific culture in front of you. Find the right location shots, maximize the light situations regardless of climate or time of day and learn proper ethical behavior for photojournalists. Review basic camera operations for both film and digital picture taking. Explore locales throughout WNY and the Finger Lakes region.
FAS 131 Digital Photography 3
Reviews basic photo skills and handling of film and digital cameras. Scanning film and prints and manipulation of images in Photoshop are all concerns as students develop a personal aesthetic and portfolio. Prerequisites: Intro Photo (FAS 114) or approval of instructor, digital or 35mm camera with manual controls.
FAS 136 Color Photography 3
Explores the basic concepts and techniques of color photography using both traditional silver-based media and the digital studio.
FAS 140 Experimental Printmaking Techniques 3
Introduces students to the history of printmaking as an art form. Students will explore alternative methods of mark-making and hand-printing without the use of toxic chemicals, acids or presses. This process incorporates drawing and design skills while exploring color relationships via the intrinsic nature of printmaking.
FAS 141 Printmaking I 3
Introduction to the general processes of relief printing, monoprinting and fundamental printmaking techniques. Prerequisite: 2D or Studio Drawing I.
FAS 142 Monotype Techniques 3
Introduction to and concentration on monotype, a combination of printmaking and painting. This process utilizes drawing, painting and design skills. Prerequisite: 2D, Drawing I or Painting I preferred.
FAS 151 Personal and Political Art 3
Course engages students in the interplay between personal modes of artistic expression and political concerns in art. Contemporary mixed media and installation art will be primary considerations. Drawing, painting and collage will be the principal media.
FAS 153 Landscape Painting 3
Photo-based and plein air painting will be the focus of this course. Students will also consider critical issues and trends in landscape painting and representation. Issues will include urban vs. natural scenes, panoramic and close-up composition-making, and imagined, abstracted and perceptually observed subject matter. Prerequisite: 2D, Drawing I or Painting I preferred.
FAS 202 Studio Drawing II 3
Deals with conceptual and perceptual issues of representation. Emphasis is on finding a more personal and creative vision. Artwork, readings, gallery visits, critiques and discussions included. Prerequisites: 2D and Studio Painting I.
FAS 216 (COM 226) Intermediate Photography 3
In-depth study of advanced methods of photography including the development of color positive and negative film and the application of artificial light in the studio and field. Prerequisite: FAS 114 or portfolio review with instructor; 35mm camera with manual controls.
FAS 222 Studio Painting II 3
Students consider further technical and conceptual issues of representation and abstraction. Goal is a more personal and creative vision. Artwork, readings, gallery visits, critiques and discussions included. Prerequisites: 2D and Studio Painting I.
FAS 224 Figure Painting 3
Students work primarily from models for portrait and full figure painting compositions. Traditional, technical issues are stressed. Conceptual and contemporary issues concerning the human figure are also significant considerations. Prerequisite: 2D, Drawing I or Painting I preferred.
FAS 499 Independent Study in Studio Art 3
For students wishing an in-depth study of a specific area of studio art. Prerequisites: Three previous studio art courses; permission of instructor and studio art program director. Limit 2 students per instructor.
1 Area III is automatically fulfilled because this program is in the art and literature area.
2 Dual majors are required to take two art history electives rather than four, for a total of ten rather than twelve courses to complete the Art History major.