Fine Arts Department of Syracuse University: Undergraduate Programs

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The Fine Arts Major
The Major in Art History
The Major in Music History and Culture

The Minor in Fine Arts
The Minor in Art History
The Minor in Architectural History

The Minor in Music History
Special options: Combined Studies with VPA

International Study

The Fine Arts Major

The Fine Arts Major requires students to complete 30 credits in courses numbered above 299. Up to 12 credits of art and/or music studio work may be included in the 30 credits. Students completing the fine arts major, concentrating in music history, must also demonstrate competency in music theory, either by completing FIA/MTC125, 126 (music theory for nonmajors) or MHL165, 156, or by passing a departmental competency exam.

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The Major in Art History

The Major in Art History also requires 30 credits numbered above 299. However, all courses above 299 must be art history courses. Students in this more specialized major may include only 6 credits of art studio work in the required 30 credits. Students may petition to have up to 9 credits of appropriate courses in art history taken outside the department (non-FIA courses) count toward the art history major.

* Distribution Requirement: Course offerings in art history are divided into five broad categories: ancient/medieval; Northern/Italian Renaissance; Baroque/18th-century European; modern/American; and non-Western. Art history majors are required to take at least one course in four of these five categories.
* 500-level Course Requirement: 500-level courses are customarily open to advanced undergraduate majors as well as graduate students in the M.A. program in art history. Such courses offer more detailed study of particular fields within art history than those numbered at the 300 and 400 levels. Art history majors are required to take at least one course at the 500 level.
* Senior Seminar Requirement: During their senior year, art history majors are required to take a senior seminar for 1 credit. This course will serve to explore the practical aspects of the discipline, paying particular attention to potential careers within it.

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The Major in Music History and Culture

The Major in Music History and Cultures is designed for students who wish to study music in its historical, social, and cultural contexts and in relation to other arts. Although majors will be encouraged to develop performance skills, the focus of the degree will be on the study of musical cultures and styles in a liberal arts environment. Students explore the music of many different periods and cultural traditions, choosing a particular concentration for the topic of their Senior Project. At the lower division level, students acquire basic musical skills (0-6 credits); as well as a foundation in music history (6 credits chosen from FIA 165, 166, 195, 265, 266, 267, or 268). Students at the upper division level must take at least 8 additional FIA courses numbered 299 or above: of these 8 courses at least one must be from the following fields: European art music; American music; World music; and Interdisciplinary approaches. As part of the 8 required courses, students also take "Critical Thinking in Music," a junior seminar designed to stimulate critical thought about music and to hone research and writing skills. The degree culminates in the Senior project, in which students complete a large-scale project in some aspect of music history or culture.

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The Minor in Fine Arts

The Minor in Fine Arts requires 18 credits of coursework. These courses must be upper-level FIA courses (300 level and above) drawn from any combination of the department's constitutive disciplines (histories of art, music, and architecture). However, students may also petition to have up to 6 credits of appropriate courses in these disciplines taken outside the department count toward the minor.

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The Minor in Art History

The Minor in Art History requires 18 credits of coursework. These courses must be upper-level FIA courses (300 level and above) in art history, drawn from the list of departmental offerings below. However, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of selected topics courses in art history (FIA300 or FIA400) count toward the minor. In addition, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of art history courses taken outside the department count toward the minor.

* FIA105/106 are prerequisites but do not count toward the minor.
* FIA301, 306, 317, 321, 395, 406*, 407*, 411*, 415, 416, 421, 423, 426, 428, 429*, 432, 433, 434*, 435, 436, 437, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 458, 463, 508, 518, 534, 550, 594, 597, 598 (*Denotes courses taught abroad through DIPA - Division of International Programs Abroad)

The Minor in Architectural History

The Minor in Architectural History requires 18 credits of coursework. These courses must be upper-level FIA courses (300 level and above) in architectural history, drawn from the list of departmental offerings below. However, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of selected topics courses in architectural history (FIA300 or FIA400) count toward the minor. In addition, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of architectural history courses taken outside the department count toward the minor.

* FIA105/106 or ARC133/134 are prerequisites but do not count toward the minor.
* FIA321, FIA331/ARC331, FIA332/ARC332,336/ARC436,358/ARC335,359/ARC336, FIA426, FIA427, FIA428, FIA451/ARC433, FIA454/ARC431, FIA455/ARC337, FIA456/ARC338, FIA457/ARC435, FIA552/ARC432, FIA554/ARC554

The Minor in Music History

The Minor in Music History requires 18 credits of coursework drawn from the list of departmental offerings below. Of these 18 credits, 6 may be earned in courses from the lower-division, music history sequence (200 level) while the remaining 12 must be earned in upper-level (300 level and above). Moreover, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of selected topics courses in music history (FIA300 or FIA400) count toward the minor. In, addition, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of music history courses taken outside the department count toward the minor.

* FIA165/166, and FIA195 do not count toward the minor.
* FIA265, 266, 267, 268, 361, 362, 363, 364*, 368, 371, 375, 377, 378, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385/MHL385, 387, 391, 392, 393, 497, 560, 597, 598 (*Denotes course taught in London through DIPA - Division of International Programs Abroad)

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Special options: Combined Studies with VPA (College of Visual and Performing Arts)

* Arts and Sciences / Art: The Major in Arts and Sciences/Art is designed for students who wish to include studio arts in conjunction with studies in humanities and/or sciences. The option permits any major in The College of Arts and Sciences to be joined with studio arts work. The degree awarded at the completion of undergraduate study is a B.A. in the Arts and Sciences major with the supplementary designation "and art." The degreee is singly awarded by The College of Arts and Sciences. A portfolio is required for admission into the program. Under no circumstances will students be permitted to enter this special options program if they have already completed the first semester of their sophomore year. At least 90 credits must be completed in The College of Arts and SCiences (including the arts and sciences core, usually 60 credits). Students also complete an arts and sciences major (usually 30 credits) and 6 credits of upper-division art history. The 30-credit option involves 15 credits of introductory design, drawing, and painting, followed by 15 elective credits in painting, drawing, fiber arts, ceramics, and/or sculpture. See the Syracuse University Bulletin for details.

* Arts and Sciences / Music: This special option degree program provides an opportunity to combine any degree in The College of Arts and Sciences with advanced studies in music performance, music industry, or music composition - studies that will be undertaken primarily in the Setnor School of Music. To be admitted to the special options degree program, students in The College of Arts and Sciences apply through the Department of Fine Arts before the beginning of the sophomore year. Prospective students for the music performance, music industry, and music composition degree options must meet admission requirements administered by the Setnor School of Music. The degree awarded after completing undergraduate studies is a B.A. in the Arts and Sciences major with the supplementary designation "with advanced studies in music performance/industry/composition" (depending on the particular degree option). The degree is singly awarded by The College of Arts and Sciences. Completion of the major does not result in any professional or artistic certification by the Setnor School of Music or the College of of Visual and Performing Arts. See the Syracuse University Bulletin for details.

The Department participates in the Syracuse University Honors Program and the Women's Studies Program.

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International Study

The Department participates in Syracuse University's Division of International Programs Abroad. Majors may study for a semester or a year in centers in London, Florence, Madrid, Strasbourg, as well as sites in Africa, Asia, Israel, and elsewhere. Syracuse University courses abroad are taught by both campus faculty and adjuncts from the country in which studies are undertaken.

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	Home Admissions Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Curriculum Fall Courses Spring Courses News, Events, and Awards Faculty Alumni Florence Alumni Contact Site Map SU Homepage College of Arts and Sciences Cultural Resources Undergraduate Programs Quick Links - Click on one of these titles to jump to a header within the page: The Fine Arts Major The Major in Art History The Major in Music History and Culture The Minor in Fine Arts The Minor in Art History The Minor in Architectural History The Minor in Music History Special options: Combined Studies with VPA International Study The Fine Arts Major The Fine Arts Major requires students to complete 30 credits in courses numbered above 299. Up to 12 credits of art and/or music studio work may be included in the 30 credits. Students completing the fine arts major, concentrating in music history, must also demonstrate competency in music theory, either by completing FIA/MTC125, 126 (music theory for nonmajors) or MHL165, 156, or by passing a departmental competency exam. Return to quick links The Major in Art History The Major in Art History also requires 30 credits numbered above 299. However, all courses above 299 must be art history courses. Students in this more specialized major may include only 6 credits of art studio work in the required 30 credits. Students may petition to have up to 9 credits of appropriate courses in art history taken outside the department (non-FIA courses) count toward the art history major. * Distribution Requirement: Course offerings in art history are divided into five broad categories: ancient/medieval; Northern/Italian Renaissance; Baroque/18th-century European; modern/American; and non-Western. Art history majors are required to take at least one course in four of these five categories. * 500-level Course Requirement: 500-level courses are customarily open to advanced undergraduate majors as well as graduate students in the M.A. program in art history. Such courses offer more detailed study of particular fields within art history than those numbered at the 300 and 400 levels. Art history majors are required to take at least one course at the 500 level. * Senior Seminar Requirement: During their senior year, art history majors are required to take a senior seminar for 1 credit. This course will serve to explore the practical aspects of the discipline, paying particular attention to potential careers within it. Return to quick links The Major in Music History and Culture The Major in Music History and Cultures is designed for students who wish to study music in its historical, social, and cultural contexts and in relation to other arts. Although majors will be encouraged to develop performance skills, the focus of the degree will be on the study of musical cultures and styles in a liberal arts environment. Students explore the music of many different periods and cultural traditions, choosing a particular concentration for the topic of their Senior Project. At the lower division level, students acquire basic musical skills (0-6 credits); as well as a foundation in music history (6 credits chosen from FIA 165, 166, 195, 265, 266, 267, or 268). Students at the upper division level must take at least 8 additional FIA courses numbered 299 or above: of these 8 courses at least one must be from the following fields: European art music; American music; World music; and Interdisciplinary approaches. As part of the 8 required courses, students also take "Critical Thinking in Music," a junior seminar designed to stimulate critical thought about music and to hone research and writing skills. The degree culminates in the Senior project, in which students complete a large-scale project in some aspect of music history or culture. Return to quick links The Minor in Fine Arts The Minor in Fine Arts requires 18 credits of coursework. These courses must be upper-level FIA courses (300 level and above) drawn from any combination of the department's constitutive disciplines (histories of art, music, and architecture). However, students may also petition to have up to 6 credits of appropriate courses in these disciplines taken outside the department count toward the minor. Return to quick links The Minor in Art History The Minor in Art History requires 18 credits of coursework. These courses must be upper-level FIA courses (300 level and above) in art history, drawn from the list of departmental offerings below. However, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of selected topics courses in art history (FIA300 or FIA400) count toward the minor. In addition, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of art history courses taken outside the department count toward the minor. * FIA105/106 are prerequisites but do not count toward the minor. * FIA301, 306, 317, 321, 395, 406, 407, 411, 415, 416, 421, 423, 426, 428, 429, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 458, 463, 508, 518, 534, 550, 594, 597, 598 (Denotes courses taught abroad through DIPA - Division of International Programs Abroad) The Minor in Architectural History The Minor in Architectural History requires 18 credits of coursework. These courses must be upper-level FIA courses (300 level and above) in architectural history, drawn from the list of departmental offerings below. However, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of selected topics courses in architectural history (FIA300 or FIA400) count toward the minor. In addition, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of architectural history courses taken outside the department count toward the minor. * FIA105/106 or ARC133/134 are prerequisites but do not count toward the minor. * FIA321, FIA331/ARC331, FIA332/ARC332,336/ARC436,358/ARC335,359/ARC336, FIA426, FIA427, FIA428, FIA451/ARC433, FIA454/ARC431, FIA455/ARC337, FIA456/ARC338, FIA457/ARC435, FIA552/ARC432, FIA554/ARC554 The Minor in Music History The Minor in Music History requires 18 credits of coursework drawn from the list of departmental offerings below. Of these 18 credits, 6 may be earned in courses from the lower-division, music history sequence (200 level) while the remaining 12 must be earned in upper-level (300 level and above). Moreover, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of selected topics courses in music history (FIA300 or FIA400) count toward the minor. In, addition, students may petition to have up to 6 credits of music history courses taken outside the department count toward the minor. * FIA165/166, and FIA195 do not count toward the minor. * FIA265, 266, 267, 268, 361, 362, 363, 364, 368, 371, 375, 377, 378, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385/MHL385, 387, 391, 392, 393, 497, 560, 597, 598 (Denotes course taught in London through DIPA - Division of International Programs Abroad) Return to quick links Special options: Combined Studies with VPA (College of Visual and Performing Arts) * Arts and Sciences / Art: The Major in Arts and Sciences/Art is designed for students who wish to include studio arts in conjunction with studies in humanities and/or sciences. The option permits any major in The College of Arts and Sciences to be joined with studio arts work. The degree awarded at the completion of undergraduate study is a B.A. in the Arts and Sciences major with the supplementary designation "and art." The degreee is singly awarded by The College of Arts and Sciences. A portfolio is required for admission into the program. Under no circumstances will students be permitted to enter this special options program if they have already completed the first semester of their sophomore year. At least 90 credits must be completed in The College of Arts and SCiences (including the arts and sciences core, usually 60 credits). Students also complete an arts and sciences major (usually 30 credits) and 6 credits of upper-division art history. The 30-credit option involves 15 credits of introductory design, drawing, and painting, followed by 15 elective credits in painting, drawing, fiber arts, ceramics, and/or sculpture. See the Syracuse University Bulletin for details. * Arts and Sciences / Music: This special option degree program provides an opportunity to combine any degree in The College of Arts and Sciences with advanced studies in music performance, music industry, or music composition - studies that will be undertaken primarily in the Setnor School of Music. To be admitted to the special options degree program, students in The College of Arts and Sciences apply through the Department of Fine Arts before the beginning of the sophomore year. Prospective students for the music performance, music industry, and music composition degree options must meet admission requirements administered by the Setnor School of Music. The degree awarded after completing undergraduate studies is a B.A. in the Arts and Sciences major with the supplementary designation "with advanced studies in music performance/industry/composition" (depending on the particular degree option). The degree is singly awarded by The College of Arts and Sciences. Completion of the major does not result in any professional or artistic certification by the Setnor School of Music or the College of of Visual and Performing Arts. See the Syracuse University Bulletin for details. The Department participates in the Syracuse University Honors Program and the Women's Studies Program. Return to quick links International Study The Department participates in Syracuse University's Division of International Programs Abroad. Majors may study for a semester or a year in centers in London, Florence, Madrid, Strasbourg, as well as sites in Africa, Asia, Israel, and elsewhere. Syracuse University courses abroad are taught by both campus faculty and adjuncts from the country in which studies are undertaken. Return to quick links
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