Fine Arts
The Fine Arts Section of the Students Again website is where information on courses commonly found in a Fine Arts curriculum can be found. As you use the navigational menu you will find a wealth of information. The resources available will help any student completing a Fine Arts course.
The Fine Arts Major
A Fine Arts curriculum focuses on the development of imagination and creative thinking processes. Students express themselves aesthetically and imaginatively. Fine Arts provides an understanding of art and artists in an historical context. Art is an important means for creating and relaying ideas that are vital to one's culture.
Some Specializations Available In Fine Arts
Specializations in Fine Arts vary widely from college to college. The following list includes a few of the possible specialization available to the Fine Arts major:
- Sculpture
- Art Education
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Fashion Design
- Illustration
- Museum Administration
- Painting
- Print Making
- Art History
- Creative Writing
- Drawing
- Film
- Graphic Design
- Music
- Photography
- Theater
- Architecture
Who Majors In Fine Arts
Fine Arts includes many topics. The broad nature of this major will appeal to many students. Artistic students will have the opportunity to draw, paint, write, or design. Other students may explore their musical talents. This major will also attract the aspiring actor/actress, photographer, dancer, or even future architect.
Courses Available to Fine Arts Majors
The required and elective courses in a Fine Arts curriculum can vary greatly by institution and/or specialization. Below is a small sample of courses that may be found at your college:
- History of Art
- Visual Arts
- Western Art
- Drawing
- Sculpture
- Water Color
- Middle Eastern Dance
- Fundamentals of Architecture
- Lithography
- Dance Appreciation
- Motion Capture
- Cinematography
- Screenwriting
- Functional Piano
- History of American Popular Music
- Introduction To Acting
- Costume Design
Employment And Fine Arts
Some specializations are more directly related to employment. You should carefully consider the likelihood of employment after graduation. Employment possibilities are often improved by the selecting employment-related courses and by declaring a second major or a minor. With the right specialization and combination of courses here are some fields for Fine Arts applicants:
- Advertising
- Illustration
- Architecture
- Web Design
- Animation
- Art Teacher
- Desktop Publishing
Some of The Top Fine Arts Schools In The United States Include...
- Institute of Fine Arts - New York University (NYU)
- Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
- Columbia University School of the Arts (New York City)
- University of Southern California
- Yale University
- Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts
Fine Arts Clubs And Organizations
There are many clubs and organization available in the Fine Arts field. Here are a hand full to get you started:
- Nature Printing Society
- The American Society of Portrait Artist
- National Sculpture Society
- Oil Painters of America
- National Endowment for the Arts
