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FS 101 Drawing 1 FS 102 Painting 1 FS 141 Ceramics FS 161 Photography 1 (In consultation with an advisor, one of these choices should set the direction and future course of the major). FA 356 Art since 1945 (3 credits) Six additional courses with FS numbers over 100 (18 credits). These must include at least two (2) 200 level and two (2) 300 level courses. Two semesters of the senior project (FS498) (6 credits) Students must have taken at least four semesters of work relating to their senior project prior to their senior year. In addition to the required courses, the following Studio Art and Art History courses are recommended: FS 325 Studio/Critical Issues FA 101 Art from Prehistoric Times to the High Middle Ages FA102 Art from the Renaissance to Modern Times FA 109 Aspects of Art FA 257 Nineteenth Century Art FA 258 Modern Art: 19th and 20th Century II FA 285 Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Photographic History Summer travel and summer courses are recommended for enrichment. Consult department advisor. Art History Minor The minor in Art History provides the student with an introduction to the art of the western world. In addition to the two introductory courses, FA 101 and FA 102, the student will have a choice of two 200-level courses and at least two 300-level courses, for a total of four upper-level courses covering specific art-historical periods. In these courses, the student will be exposed to the methods of the discipline and will complete a research paper. Studio Art Minor The minor in Studio Art offers the students the opportunity to pursue a course of study in ceramics, painting, drawing, or photography. This curriculum of six courses is designed to encourage an indepth investigation of one medium, rather than a generalized sampling of many. Students who are interested in declaring a minor can contact Professor Michael Mulhern by e-mail (mulhernm@bc.edu) or by telephone (2-4296). The minor comprises six (6) classes to be selected as follows: Required introductory course for all Studio Minors: FS 103 Approaches and Issues to Studio Art (3 credits) One introductory level class to be selected from the following: (3 credits) FS 101 Drawing 1 FS 102 Painting 1 FS 141 Ceramics 1 FS 161 Photography 1 The concentration of classes that follow must be related to (only) one of the above listed areas and must be selected as follows: Two (2) classes at the 100 level or above (6 credits) One (1) class at the 300 level (3 credits) FS 325 Studio/Critical Issues (In this class students will be expected to complete a significant thesis project.) If a student takes Painting I and Photography I as his/her introductory classes, he/she must select the additional three classes from either painting or photography, but not both, e.g., three painting or three photography classes. If a student wishes to pursue a discipline that they have not taken an introductory course in, they must take that introductory course as an elective before taking additional classes in that discipline. Additional requirements: No more than one independent study in your field of concentration. Courses to be counted in the minor must be taken for a grade (no pass/fail). It is suggested that if students wish to strengthen their minor by taking electives, they should add additional classes from the offerings in their chosen area of specialty. The department also encourages students to take: FA 356 Art Since 1945 Or FA 258 Modern Art: 19th and 20th Century II FA 285 Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Photographic History Film Studies Minor The Film Studies Minor is intended to give students an introduction to the basic elements of film production, history and criticism. Requirements normally include FM 202, An Introduction to Film Art, then one production course and one course in history or criticism. A selection of three additional courses as electives from the offerings of the film studies program allows the student to pursue individual interests and develop a level of competence in one particular area, such as production, history, or criticism. Information for First Year Majors First Year Art History majors are required to take FA 101 Art from Prehistoric Times to the High Middle Ages with FA 103 Art History Workshop. First Year Studio Art majors are advised to select two studio courses from FS 100, FS 101, FS 102, or FS 161 and one art history course from FA 102, FA 257, FA 258, or FA 285. FM 202 Introduction to Film Art is a required foundation course to ground the student in film language, history, and criticism. Information for Study Abroad Art History Students normally come to a Fine Arts major in sophomore or even junior year, hoping to complete the course work within a short period. The department tries to assist them in doing so with close supervision as well as encouragement to take several art history courses in approved programs abroad. No prerequisites are required although students are encouraged to take the Introduction to Art History (FA 101-102) as a foundation for further study. An extensive survey abroad would serve as a substitute. Prior to senior year, students are limited to one or two semesters abroad Since our department would like to offer its own stamp on the Art History major, Fine Arts prefers that the student take no more than three courses abroad. Most often courses taken abroad are used as major electives. These courses should not be taken in senior year, since the Senior Seminar is crucial to the completion of the major. In selective programs, e.g., in Florence, the students would be allowed to take an additional course or two with the prior approval of the department. The most successful programs have been those in Europe Italy, France, Spain, and England. 122 The Boston College Catalog 2006-2007 ARTS AND SCIENCES

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