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Majors and Courses of InstructionFine ArtsIndependent Studies 490. Independent Study (Staff)Independently supervised work in an area such as drawing, figure drawing, computer imaging,painting, photography, printmaking, graphic design, ceramics, metals, or sculpture. F.S.491. Directed Readings (Staff)Readings in art history or art theory in an area such as classical, medieval, Italian Renaissance,Baroque, Modern American, Contemporary, Asian, senior capstone or other. F.S.492. Gallery Practicum (Kronewetter)To introduce students to the operations of museums and galleries as preparation for a careeras an arts professional or practicing visual artist. To introduce curatorial practices and providepractical experience with the exhibition process from financial planning, advanced scheduling,and promotion to the correct handling and most effective installation of art objects. Hands-onexperience will be associated with the exhibitions mounted in the Lynn Mayhew Gallery. Full-yearcourse: students must participate during both semesters to earn credit. Consent of instructor. F, S.495. Apprenticeship/Internship (Staff)Participation in the GLCA Arts Program in New York or in an independent off-campusapprenticeship arranged for and supervised by a department staff member. An opportunitynormally for seniors (except in their last semester) and also for juniors to engage in a “hands-on”learning experience in an area where they have adequate academic and technical preparation. F, S.Credits for apprenticeships/internships do not count in the 11 required courses for the fine arts B.A. or the17 required courses for the B.F.A. However, for students pursuing the B.A., credits for apprenticeships/internships do count toward the maximum of 13 courses permitted in one discipline.499. Seminar(Not offered 2011-12)Group study of problems in aesthetics, art history, criticism, or studio issues. Credit will beallocated in art history or studio art on the basis of content, which will be determined by theprofessor teaching the seminar. Students cannot take more than one seminar in Art History withoutthe consent of the department. Students can enroll in as many studio seminars as they would like.Prerequisite: consent of instructor.132