150 Art 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will be determined by the department. Art 3030. Native American Art of the Southwest: From the Anasazi to the Present (3) 5 (even) Focuses on the arts of the Native Americans in the Southwest from their archaeological past to the present with occasional relevant explorations of Native American art in general. Study of traditional and contemporary modes of artistic expression. Art 3040. Modern Art (4) F The history of the visual arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture and photography) from 1850 to the 1950s. Study of issues in European and American Modernism; multicultural perspectives; the political, social, and intellectual history informing the arts of that period. Prerequisite: CA1100 or consent of instructor. Art 3050. Contemporary Art (4) S (odd) Critical analysis of developments in the arts (including multimedia art, photography, performance art, installations, and feminist art) from 1960s to the present. Emphasis on post modern currents and issues and their study in the context of broader cultural contexts. Prerequisite: CA1100 or consent of instructor. Art 3060. The Art and Architecture of India (4) F (even years) An historical account of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of India, including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of various regions. Art 3070. The Art and Architecture of China (3) S (2003) An historical account of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of China, including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of different regions. Art 3080. The Art and Architecture of Japan (3) F (2003) An historical account of the development of the art and architecture of Japan. Art 3090. The History of Photography (2) S (even years) An historical account of the development of photography, with special consideration given to its impact and influence on the history of art. Prerequisite: Art CA1100 or consent of instructor. Art 3100. The Art and Architecture of the Islamic World (4) F (even years) An historical survey of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of the Islamic world, including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of different countries: Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, North Africa, India, Spain, and Indonesia. Art 3120. The Figure (3) F, S Study of the anatomical structure of the human body. The student, by means of drawing from the model, explores literal and experimental interpretation of form. Prerequisites: Art 1110 and 1160; or consent of instructor. Art 3150. Junior Level Photography Seminar (3) F, S This course is the first of two required seminars for photography majors. It is designed to introduce students early to the type of intense investigation and experimentation necessary to define and execute a semester long project in photography. Other topics covered will be an introduction to professional medium-format cameras, fine- tuning silver-based photographic printings and improving ability in critical discourse and writing. Prerequisite: Art 2150. Art 3200. Intermediate Printmaking (3) 5 An intermediate level class with emphasis on screenprinting, relief, and intaglio with further exploration into print processes that include photographic stencils and multicolor printing. Prerequisite: Art 1160 and 2200; or consent of instructor. Art 3310. Intermediate Handbuilt Ceramics (3) F Intermediate problems in handbuilt ceramics with emphasis on functional and sculptural form. Various firing techniques explored. Prerequisites: Art 1170 and 2310; or consent of instructor. Art 3320. Intermediate Wheelthrown Ceramics (3) S Intermediate problems in wheelthrowing with emphasis on functional form and surface decoration. Kilns and various firing techniques explored. Prerequisites: Art 1170 and 2310; or consent of instructor. Art 3350. Small Metals/Jewelry II (3) F, S Development of design concepts and procedures with emphasis on basic techniques and concept development in fabrication, casting, enameling, cold connectors, surface enrichment. Prerequisite: 2350 or consent of instructor. Art 3420A. Bitmap Imaging (1) F, S Emphasis on the principle of bitmap imaging using industry- standard software. This course builds on studies in basic two- dimensional design and provides the conceptual and technical foundation for more advanced work in color photography, graphic design, illustration, web-based and other digital medial. Primary software: Adobe Photoshop. Prerequisite: Art 1160 or consent of instructor. Art 3420B. Vector Drawing (1) F, S Emphasis on vector drawing as applied to problems in art and design. This course builds on studies in basic two-dimensional design and provides the conceptual and technical foundation for more advanced work in graphic design, animation, 3D modeling, and web design. Primary software: Adobe Illustrator. Prerequisite: Art 1160 or consent of instructor. Art 3420C. Digital Page Composition (1) F, S Emphasis on the principles of layout using industry-standard software tools. This course builds on studies in basic two-dimensional design and provides the conceptual and technical foundation for more advanced work in typography and graphic design. Primary software: Quark Express. Prerequisite: Art 1160 or consent of instructor. Art 3420D. Design for the Internet (1) F, S Emphasis on the principles of web design using industry-standard software. This course builds in studies in basic two-dimensional design and provides the conceptual and technical foundation for more advanced work in digital media and web design. Primary software: Macromedia Dreamweaver. Prerequisite: Art 1160 or consent of instructor. Art 3430. Typography and Publication Design (3) F Orientation to typographic communications including methods and processes, aesthetics, readability, typographic systems, grids, layout, and digital page composition. Class meets 2 times/week for 3-hour sessions. Prerequisites: Art 3420B, Art 3420C or consent of instructor. Art 3440. Visual Communication (3) 5 Studies in perception, visual organization, media, design process, and integrated message formulation with word and image. Emphasis is placed on the application of visual language skills to communication problems. Class meets 2 times/week for 3-hour sessions. Prerequisites: Art 3420A, Art 3420B, Art 3420C or consent of instructor. Weber State U N I 2002-2003 CATALOG Art 3450. Design History and Theory (3) F Historical and theoretical perspectives for the visual communication majors including a survey of critical historical movements and figures, practical studies in semiotics and rhetoric, and contemporary theory and media. Course contents are explored through reading, writing, lecture, discussion, and studio projects. Prerequisites: Art 3430 and 3440; or consent of instructor. Art 3460. Illustration (3) F, S Introduction to theory, methods, tools and materials, and the professional practice of illustration. Emphasis is placed on concept development, media exploration and technique as applied to a variety of problems in pictorial communication. Prerequisite: Art 3430 or consent of instructor. May be taken concurrently with Art 3430. Art 3510. Art Methods Sc Resources for Secondary Teachers (3) F Experiences with the various art processes, tools, and media available and appropriate to teaching secondary school art, including audio and visual instructional resources, and examination of approaches to teaching. Requires at least 10 hours of observation/ participation with a variety of populations and educational situations. Prerequisites: Art Teaching Majors should have completed 40 credit hours, Minors must have completed 12 credit hours. This course must be taken before student teaching. Art 3540. Weaving II (3) F, S Intermediate level weaves on 4- and 8-harness looms, double weave techniques, projects combining several weave structures. Prerequisite: Art 2540 or consent of instructor. Art 3550. The View Camera (3) S (odd years) The theory, aesthetics, and techniques of photographic image making with the view camera. Students will learn the operation of large format cameras, the Zone System method of negative exposure and development and methods for fine-tuning black and white photographic printing. The history of and contemporary trends in working with large format negatives will also be explored. Prerequisite: Art 3150 or consent of instructor. Art 3600. Painting II (3) 5 Consolidates and further develops material covered in Painting I. Investigations include the figure, mixed media, and abstraction. Historical precedents are discussed through slide lecture as an aid to development. Prerequisites: Art 1160 and 2600; or consent of instructor. Art 3650. Watercolor Painting II (3) F An intermediate class with continued emphasis on transparent painting while introducing various opaque possibilities. Research into artists and techniques as they apply to the course. In-class presentation of the research. Prerequisite: Art 2650 or consent of instructor. Art 3700. Sculpture II (3) S An introduction to the form language of sculpture with projects designed to develop conceptual thinking skills, to learn technical skills, and to explore new areas of interest in the three-dimensional visual arts. Prerequisites: Art 1170 and 2700; or consent of instructor. Art 3750. Color Photography (3) F, S Emphasis will be placed on the creative aspects of color photography. Students will explore the theory, practice, and aesthetics of shooting and printing color photographic materials. Using digital media and new technology as a means for creative expression and investigation in color photography will also be a main concern in this course. Prerequisite: Art 3150, Art 3420A, or consent of instructor. 151 Art 3850. Documentary Photography (3) F (even years) The theory, practice, and aesthetics of photojournalism and of producing photographic documentary projects. In this project- oriented class, emphasis will be placed on the students defining areas of inquiries and using the camera to present a concise record using photographs as the main vehicle for communicating their concerns. Prerequisite: Art 3150 or consent of instructor. Art 3990. Photographic Theory and Practice (3) F (odd years) This is a reading, discussion and photographic image making course which addresses historical and contemporary issues of photographic art practices. Class discussions will focus on a critical understanding of the readings. Students will produce a photographic project during the course and apply reading topics to the discussion of their work. Prerequisite: Art 3150 or consent of instructor. Art *4110. Advanced Drawing (3) S Continued drawing exploration in various media with emphasis on focused personal direction, independent serial work, presentation of assigned research into related contemporary work, active participation in the critique process. Prerequisite: Art 3120 or consent of instructor. Art *4120. Advanced Figure Drawing (3) F, S Advanced study of the structure of the human body with a greater stress on draftsmanship, historical uses of the figure in art, and individual explorations. Prerequisite: Art 3120 or consent of instructor. Art *4150. Alternative Photographic Processes (3) S (even) Studio assignments are based on photographic alternatives to the silverprint. Historical references and perspectives provide the context for supervised studio/computer/assignments. Prerequisite: Art 3150 and Art 3420A, or consent of instructor. Art *4200. Advanced Printmaking (3) S An advanced level class in printmaking with emphasis on screenprinting, relief, intaglio, and/or lithography. Emphasis on individual portfolio production. Prerequisite: Art 3200 or consent of instructor. Art 4250. Photographing the West (3) 5m This course is an opportunity to photograph in the western landscape. Students will learn the skills of traveling, camping, and hiking with photographic equipment. Contemporary and historical issues pertaining to landscape photography as well as other timely photographic concerns will be discussed. Instruction will take place in the field and during supervised darkroom/studio time. Students will need to be able to spend at least a week in the field in order to participate in this class. Prerequisite: Art 1150 or consent of instructor. Art *430O. Ceramic Glaze Formulation (3) 5 (even years) Using natural and manufactured raw materials to create ceramic glazes. Understanding traditional glaze chemistry and calculations (using atomic symbols and weights). Exploring sources of glaze color and texture, and the effects of temperature and kiln atmosphere on ceramic glazes. Prerequisites: Art 3310 or 3320 or consent of instructor. Art *4310. Advanced Handbuilt Ceramics (3) F, S Advanced problems in ceramic design and construction using traditional and contemporary handbuilding (nonwheel) techniques with an emphasis on aesthetics. Individual projects to be determined by consultation with instructor. Kiln operation. Prerequisite: Art 3310 or consent of instructor. General : PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED ■HHptinarv FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & HummmiKm COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART- Business A EcaHt MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH S0CLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus V E R S I T Y W E B E R State Univ 2002-2003 CATALOG E R S I T Y