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FA 103 Design I (3)
An introduction to the basic principles of pure design using the elements of dot, line, form, shape, value, and texture, while investigating a variety of media.
FA 104 Design II (3)
A continuation of the use of the basic principles of pure design with the addition of color. Focuses on color tones of hue, value and intensity, the relativity of color to its surroundings, color temperature, and the psychological aspects of color. Prerequisite: FA 103.
FA 105 Drawing I (3)
Introduces basic fundamentals of drawing with emphasis on perceptive and technical skills. Basic elements and principles of art are explored as they relate to graphic expression.
FA 106 Drawing II (3)
Explores further the technical and perceptive skills related to renderings in various color media with focus on students’ individual majors. Prerequisite: FA 105.
FA 110 Cross-Cultural Visual Thinking (3)
Investigation of basic drawing and design concepts from a cross-cultural perspective.
FA 121-122 Music History I & II (3)
Introduces basic elements of music composition and the relations among these elements. Students learn to recognize various musical forms and styles and to correlate the musical periods to other art forms and sociological factors. The first course covers early music to Beethoven; the second, Beethoven to the 20th century.
FA 137 Chorus (3)
Development of a performing musical ensemble that enhances the level of music awareness and performing capability in students.
FA 150 History of Jazz (3)
Designed for understanding the development, styles, and use of jazz throughout American culture and history. This course also examines its influence on other popular idioms.
FA 161 Dance Appreciation (3)
An introduction to dance as theatrical and social art forms. The course examines how dance affects culture and how culture affects dance.
FA 165 Beginning Modern Dance (3)
Teaches different styles of modern dance with an emphasis on anatomical awareness and rhythmic sensitivity. Expressional choreography and improvisations are introduced. (Also listed as HPR 165.)
FA 201 History of Art I (3)
A survey of painting, architecture, and sculpture from 3000 B.C. to 1400 A.D. with some reference to non-Western art.
FA 202 History of Art II (3)
A survey of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century with a thematic approach.
FA 209 Figure Drawing (3)
An introduction to rendering the human figure for art and design applications. Students will also research renowned artists’ rendering styles.
FA 211 Printmaking I (3)
An introduction to printmaking using relief and monoprint methods.
FA 213-214 Painting I & II (3)
A continued studio course studying basic painting techniques and the principles of color and composition. Prerequisites: FA 103 and FA 105.
FA 305 Pre-Classical Art (3)
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Paleolithic to the first millennium B.C. are examined in the context of the cultures that produced the art.
FA 307 Printmaking II (3)
An advanced study of the printmaking processes of FA 211 with the addition of the silkscreen method. Prerequisite: FA 211 or permission of instructor.
FA 313-314 Painting III & IV (3)
A continued studio experience addressing problems and principles of techniques and aesthetics of painting for the advanced painter. Prerequisites: FA 213 and FA 214. .
FA 315 Classical Art (3)
An examination of the art and architecture produced by different Mediterranean societies from around 2500 B.C. to around 300 A.D. with particular emphasis on ancient Egypt, Greece, Etruria, and/or Rome. Works of art will be studied in the context of historical developments in philosophy, religion, and political power.
FA 325 Medieval Art (3)
An examination of sculpture, painting, and manuscript illumination, plus architectural decorations such as mosaic, fresco, and stained glass, from the 4th through the 14th century in Western Europe and Byzantium. Works of art are investigated within the historical context of theology, political power, changing social structures and practices, and Europe’s interactions with non-Western civilizations.
FA 345 Renaissance Art (3)
An examination of the development of the arts of Italy, Germany, France, and/or the Low Countries from the 14th through the 16th century within the historical context of religious practice, humanist philosophy, politics, socioeconomic development, and science. Particular emphasis will be given to painting, sculpture, and graphic art.
FA 350A-F 3-D Topics (3)
The content of the 3-D Topics courses ranges from handmade books to jewelry design, and from plaster carving to found-object sculpture, among others.
FA 361 Book Illustration in Mixed Media (3)
An exploration of the variety of hands-on methods and techniques toward the creation of aesthetically sound and conceptually appropriate images that “tell a story.”
FA 365 Baroque Art (3)
A study of European art of the 17th and 18th centuries. The course examines developments in painting, graphic art, and sculpture across Europe from around 1560 to around 1750, within the historical context of international politics and national identity, religion, and philosophy.
FA 370 19th-Century Art (3)
Examines European and American art from the period of the late 18th century through the end of the 19th century, within the context of rapidly developing ideas (e.g. Enlightenment, Romanticism, Socialism) and changes to society brought on by industry, revolution, etc.
FA 380 20th-Century Art (3)
An examination of different movements in 20th-century art and architecture in Europe and North America, as they react or contribute to historical developments of the century, including politics, nationalism and war, radical changes in social structures and practices, technology, and new media.
FA 385 Approaches to Teaching Art (K-12) (3)
This course prepares the student to teach art at the elementary and secondary levels by integrating content mastery with effective pedagogical strategies. Field experience: 20 hours. Prerequisites: ED 245E or ED245S, ED 327S, and PSY 210 or PSY 312.
FA 390 History of Design (3)
An examination of the development of design and the applied arts in Europe and America from around 1700 to the modern day. This examination takes place within the historical context of changing materials and modes of production as well as patterns of marketing and consumption. Reference will be made to design from earlier periods and to contemporary movements in the fine arts.
FA 400 Internship (3-6)
Senior students may register for a field experience with cooperating institutions in the Washington metropolitan area. The internship is monitored by a supervising professor and a representative of the cooperating institution. Prerequisite: permission of the dean of Arts and Sciences.
FA 421 Project (3-6)
An investigation of a selected topic in the major emphasis area under the direction of a faculty advisor. The project develops students’ independent research skills and the presentation of their results in an artistic medium along with a research paper. Prerequisite: permission of the dean of Arts and Sciences.
FA 425 Art Therapy (3)
By integrating art and psychology, this course provides an introductory theoretical framework for facilitating therapeutic growth through practical art applications.
FA 426 Art Management (3)
By integrating art and business, this course provides an introductory theoretical framework for the management of arts organizations and art facilities, such as galleries, museums, and studios, as well as areas of the non-arts sector that use the same skills.
FA 433 Research (1-6)
A student in this course will conduct collaborative research (scholarly work leading to new knowledge) under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the Marymount Academic Research Initiative (MARI) guidelines. Prerequisite: application and approval of department chair.
FA 481 Design (4)
An introduction to the basic principles of pure design. Emphasis is on using design elements in black, white, and gray values and color tones. Focus is on hues, value and intensity, the relativity of color, color action, and the psychological aspects of color. Prerequisite: baccalaureate degree.
FA 483 Drawing (4)
Introduction to the basics of drawing with emphasis on perceptive and technical skills. Basic elements and principles of art are explored as they relate to graphic expression; includes rendering in various color mediums. Prerequisite: baccalaureate degree.