A u preceding a course number indicates that the course is part of the transfer module.

FNAR 101   Basic Design
3 credits
This course is an introduction to basic design principles. Students will analyze examples of basic design and compositional principles drawn from commercial art and graphics and will create two dimensional and three dimensional projects using those principles.

uFNAR 104   Introduction to the Arts
4 credits
Creators of art, regardless of chosen form, share many concepts. In this course the student will explore these similarities and experience the creative process in each of the artistic disciplines, thereby enhancing personal interest and understanding of the arts with an emphasis being placed on the visual art forms. 

FNAR 105   Basic Drawing I
4-8 credits
An intensive drawing course in the observation and interpretation of form with concern for space, line, volume, texture, and composition. Varied still life, landscape and architectural subject matter will be studied in the pencil and charcoal mediums. 

FNAR 106   Basic Drawing II
Prerequisite: FNAR 105 or permission of instructor      4 credits
An intensive studio drawing course in the observation and interpretation of form with concern for space, line, volume, shape, value, texture, and composition. Varied still life, landscape and architectural subject matter will be studied in pencil and charcoal mediums. This course is a continuation of FNAR 105.

FNAR 107   Basic Drawing III
Prerequisite: FNAR 105 or FNAR 106      4 credits
An intensive studio drawing course that emphasizes the techniques of drawing in the pen and ink medium. Composition, and the discipline of seeing will be given special consideration.

uFNAR 111   History of Art I: Prehistory through Classical Antiquity
4 credits
An introduction to the enjoyment and understanding of the history of sculpture, painting, and architecture from Pre-history through the time of the Roman Empire.

uFNAR 112   History of Art II: Middle Ages through Renaissance
4 credits
An introduction to the enjoyment and understanding of the history of sculpture, painting, and architecture from Byzantine through the Renaissance.

uFNAR 113   History of Art III: Baroque through Modern 
4 credits
An introduction to the enjoyment and understanding of the history of sculpture, painting, and architecture from the Baroque era through Modern times.

FNAR 115   Basic Photography
3 credits
An introduction to the art and technique of black and white photography. Photographic shooting, processing, and printing are stressed. Basic theory and practice, including film and print processing and a study of photographic equipment and techniques.

uFNAR 116   Music Appreciation I
3 credits
Music Appreciation I is a survey of musical styles from the earliest written music through music of the early eighteenth century. It includes a review of music reading and basic theoretical skills, as well as the study of the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical periods.

uFNAR 117   Music Appreciation II
3 credits
Music Appreciation II is a survey of music from the eighteenth century to the present. It includes the Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic periods, as well as musical styles from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

uFNAR 118   Music Appreciation III
3 credits
Music Appreciation III will focus on the development of jazz in the United States. It’s various artists and styles will be presented and it will be related to the multi-cultural aspects of the United States.

FNAR 120   Watercolor Painting I
Prerequisite: FNAR 104, 105, or 106      4-8 credits
An intensive study of transparent watercolor painting with an emphasis on materials, technical application, and color theory.

FNAR 121   Watercolor Painting II
Prerequisites: FNAR 105, 106, or 120      4 credits
A continuation of FNAR 120. Emphasizes on form ordering, research and sketching as a preparatory step in the creative painting process.

FNAR 122   Watercolor Painting III
Prerequisites: FNAR 105, 106, or FNAR 120 and 121      4 credits
A continuation of FNAR 120 and 121. Emphasizes on form ordering, research, and sketching as a preparatory step.

FNAR 130   Oil Painting I
3 credits
An intensive study of oil painting with an emphasis on materials, technical application, and color theory.

FNAR 131   Oil Painting II
Prerequisites: FNAR 105 or FNAR 106 and FNAR 130      3 credits
A continuation of FNAR 130. Emphasis on composition, value, and sketching as a preparatory step in painting. The wet into wet technique will be emphasized.

FNAR 132   Oil Painting III
Prerequisites: FNAR 105 or FNAR 106 and FNAR 130      3 credits
An intense painting course designed to teach the technique of glazing. A variety of subject matter will be considered.

FNAR 140   Crafts I
3 credits
A basic course designed to teach many of the native Appalachian crafts in paper, wood, fabric, and other related materials.

FNAR 141   Crafts II
3 credits
Continuation of FNAR 140.

FNAR 142   Crafts III
3 credits
Continuation of FNAR 141.

FNAR 143   Ceramics I
4-8 credits
A course designed to explore the basic concepts of ceramic pottery. The basic techniques of handforming, decoration, glazing and firing of earthenware and/or stoneware ceramic pottery will be explored.

FNAR 144   Ceramics II
Prerequisite: FNAR 143      4-8 credits
A more advanced class that explores the nature of wheelthrowing and advanced methods of handforming ceramic pottery. Designed to fill the needs of art majors as well as those who wish to further their study of ceramic pottery.

FNAR 145   Advanced Ceramics
Prerequisite: FNAR 143 and 144     4-8 credits
A more advanced class that explores the nature of wheelthrowing, advanced methods of handforming, and decoration ceramic pottery. Designed to fill the needs of art majors as well as those who wish to further their study of ceramic pottery. This course is a continuation of FNAR 143 and 144.

FNAR 150   Fundamentals of Music
4 credits
This course is designed to provide the student with basic music theory and notation skills. The student will learn basic piano performance skills in relation to the use of the piano as a teaching tool. This course is a prerequisite for music in the elementary classroom. A proficiency test is available.

FNAR 151   Music in the Elementary Classroom 
Prerequisite: FNAR 150      4 credits
To introduce the student to teaching music in the elementary classroom. The student will acquire music methods terminology, and selection needed to teach music. Special attention will be given to 20th Century development in Music Education, Survey of media and resources for teaching music to children.

FNAR 152   Choral Music
2 credits
Study and performance of representative choral works of all periods. Repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours.

FNAR 154    Music Theory I
3 credits
This first-level theory course is open to all students. Notation, scales, modes, intervals, key tonality, organization of melody and transposition will be explored. There is no prerequisite; however, a knowledge of music reading is helpful.

FNAR 155   Music Theory II
Prerequisite: FNAR 154      3 credits
This second level fundamentals course contains chord construction major and minor keys, chord inversions, melodic form and contour.

FNAR 156   Music Theory III
Prerequisite: FNAR 155      3 credits
This comprehensive survey course is designed to present music theory, dictation, harmonic and melodic analysis, and composition.

FNAR 158   Applied Music-Voice
Prerequisite: Audition for instructor      3 credits
This course emphasizes the development of the voice as an instrument. It will include the performance of literature from the various periods in music history.

FNAR 160   Film Appreciation
3 credits
A survey course to familiarize the student with the basic mechanics of film. Various movies will be screened to exemplify: the director’s role in film making; movies in the silent era; the impact of the foreign film on the American scene; and the place of the popular film within the mass culture, among several other topics.

FNAR 161   Video Production
3 credits
A basic laboratory in video production. Students receive instruction in the use of video equipment; i.e., basic camera setup, editing, lighting, and sound. Class projects will involve making a video taped short subject. Enrollment is limited.

FNAR 170   Picture Framing
3 credits
An intensive and personalized course in framing for retail gallery or museum. The student will learn the sources for materials and equipment, their cost, the correct treatments and procedures for framing all types of art works. The course will have hands-on application and use of equipment.

FNAR 171   Picture Framing
Prerequisite: FNAR 170      3 credits
A continuation of FNAR 170 with emphasis on advanced mat cutting and framing techniques.

FNAR 180   Lab Band
Prerequisite: Audition      1-6 credits
This course is a lab band which will use big band instrumentation. Public performances are required. Students will have the opportunity to study and perform various styles of big band music.

FNAR 199   Seminar
1-9 credits
Discussion of particular problems related to chosen program and areas of special interest.

FNAR 210   Advanced Drawing I
Prerequisite: FNAR 105 or FNAR 106      4 credits
An intensive studio drawing course that an emphasizes the techniques of color pencil and pastel drawing. Composition and the discipline seeing will be 
given special consideration.

FNAR 211   Advanced Drawing II
Prerequisite: FNAR 105 and FNAR 106      4 credits
An intensive studio figure drawing course that emphasizes skeletal-muscular structure, external contour, and proportion of the human form. Studies and drawings from the live model, skeleton, cast, anatomical diagrams, and examples of old masters drawing will aid the learning process. Composition, and the discipline of seeing will be given special consideration. A variety of media will be used.

FNAR 212   Advanced Drawing III
Prerequisite: FNAR 105 or FNAR 106      4 credits
Observational and expressive drawing. Use of accumulated knowledge from previous drawing experiences to develop individual, creative and original style in a variety of mediums. 

FNAR 220   Advanced Watercolor Painting I
Prerequisites: FNAR 105 or FNAR 106 and FNAR 120, FNAR 121 and FNAR 122      4 credits
An intensive and personalized course in painting problems. Use of accumulated knowledge from previous painting experiences to develop individual creative and original style. A variety of subject matter will be considered.

FNAR 221   Advanced Watercolor Painting II
Prerequisites: FNAR 105 or 106, and FNAR 120, 121, 122, 220, or permission of instructor      4 credits
An intensive and personalized course in painting problems. Use of accumulated knowledge from previous painting experiences to develop individual creative and original style. A variety of subject matter will be considered. This course is a continuation of FNAR 220. 

FNAR 222   Advanced Watercolor Painting III 
Prerequisites: FNAR 105 or 106 and FNAR 120, 121, 122, 220 and 221, or permission from the professor      4 credits
An intensive and personalized course in painting problems. Use of accumulated knowledge from previous painting experiences to develop individual creative and original style. A variety of subject matter will be considered. This course is a continuation of FNAR 221. 

FNAR 230   Advanced Oil Painting I
Prerequisites: FNAR 105 or FNAR 106 and FNAR 130, FNAR 131, and FNAR 132 or permission of instructor     3 credits
An intensive and personalized course in painting problems. Use of accumulated knowledge from previous painting experiences to develop individual creative and original style. A variety of subject matter will be considered.

FNAR 231   Advanced Oil Painting II
Prerequisites: FNAR 105 or FNAR 106 and FNAR 130, FNAR 131, and FNAR 132 or permission of instructor     3 credits
Continuation of Fine Arts 230.

FNAR 232   Advanced Oil Painting III
Prerequisites: FNAR 105 or FNAR 106 and FNAR 130, FNAR 131, and FNAR 132 or permission of instructor     3 credits
Continuation of Fine Arts 231.

FNAR 240   Gallery Management
3 credits
An intensive and personalized course in the design of a retail gallery including work space and display area. The course will also address basic business management skill and reporting procedures related to the effective operation of a small business.