Theatr 4890. Cooperative Work Experience or Internship (3) Actual participation with outside performing arts organizations in the day to day activity of a performing arts organization will introduce the student to the professional application of classroom skill and knowledge. The experience will be arranged through the department, but will require application by the student to the organization. Possibilities include but are not limited to: Repertory Dance Theatre, Ballet West or Utah Symphony (management or tech only), Utah Shakespeare Festival, Salt Lake Acting Company, Pioneer Theatre Company, and Utah Musical Theatre. Theatr 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will be determined by the department. DEPARTMENT Visual Arts Chair: Mark Biddle Location: KVAC, Room 101 Telephone Contact: Lisa Milliken 801-626-6455 Professors: Mark Biddle, Drex M. Brooks, David N. Cox, James C. Jacobs, Susan Makov, Angelika Pagel; Associate Professors: Naseem Banerji, Scott Betz, Suzanne L. Kanatsiz; Assistant Professors: Pamela Beverly, Kathleen Stevenson; Instructor: Susan Barra tt Vwe listen to the world in which we live, smell the world, taste and feel the world as well. But perhaps most of all, we see the world. From the moment we wake we are bombarded with visual information. As much as the written word this information comes to us through that which we perceive in our mind's eye. Through photographs, paintings, television, films and videos, billboards and signs, architecture, and the furniture we sit on, these objects bear discreet but distinct messages. We are in the continual process of making decisions based on both the objects and images we see. Now, with the increasing proliferation of imagery via computer, the ability to comprehend and create visual work is more important than ever. Those who study and create visual art learn imaginative and innovative problem solving, analytic and synthetic forms of reasoning, and the exercise of judgment. Effective visual communication methods learned in art disciplines, sharpen critical faculties by obliging students to think creatively and indepen- dendy and to make reasoned decisions based on their own knowledge and trained observations. Studying and making art not only provides insight into the extensive amount of visual information that is conveyed visually in our society, it fosters an understanding of other cultures, past and present. To live and work in an increasingly multicultural society, people need an appreciation of the customs, culture and values of other peoples. These are primary concerns in the study of art. To address the diverse needs of students, Weber State University offers three degrees in the visual arts and offers seventy different courses. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees provide a broad liberal arts background, a valuable base for many careers or further study. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is a selective program that offers a high concentration of studio art and art history. It is designed for students who wish to pursue professional work or admission to a masters program in the visual arts. Visual Arts courses cover areas such as: art teaching, ceramics, digital media, drawing, metals/jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual communication (design or illustration), and weaving. 147 Departmental course offerings are enhanced by public lectures, seminars, workshops and special classes by critics, historians, and visiting artists. Learning how to research, developing problem- solving skills, making art, critiquing and evaluating art by developing dialogue and writing skills, and selecting and preparing work for exhibition are all part of the educational program in the Department of Visual Arts. Solo and/or group exhibitions are encouraged for seniors and required for all Bachelor of Fine Arts majors. The Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery is a space set aside for the exhibition of works of art which exemplify those ideas and values that are taught as part of the Department of Visual Arts curriculum. The Gallery program serves not only students but the public as well. Ongoing exhibitions of the work of local, regional, and nationally and internationally recognized artists serve a vital role in the cultural life of the community. The Gallery organizes at least six exhibitions each year. All are free and open to the public. Transfer of Credits Transfer students must present an official transcript and a portfolio for review to determine which courses will be required for completion of degree requirements at Weber State University. A minimum number of residency credit hours is required for all students accepted into degree programs. They are as follows: 18 credit hours for the B.FA., 14 for the 48 hour emphasis programs, 10 for the General Emphasis, 6 for minors. Students seeking a second bachelor's degree must complete a full year in residence and a minimum of 30 credit hours (university requirement). Studio Fees Studio fees are required of students enrolled in the following art classes: ceramics, figure drawing, metals/jewelry, oil/acrylic painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and weaving. Course Requirements Foundation Courses Required for All Art Majors (30 eredit hours) The following are requted for all B.A./B.S./B.F.A. emphases and should be taken in the freshman year. These courses are offered Fall and Spring semesters. The 1000 level courses should be taken during the freshman year. Art 1040 Art Maj or Visual Arts Orientation (1) Art 1110 Drawing I (3) Art 1150 Basic Photography (3) Art 1160 Design: 2D (3) Art 1170 Design: 3D (3) Art 3120 The Figure (3) Choose 3 of the following courses Art 3420A Bitmap Imaging (1) Art 3420B Vector Drawing (1) Art 3420C Digital Page Composition (1) Art 3420D Design for the Internet (1) Choose 2 of the following courses Art CA1090 Art & Architecture - Paleolithic-AD 1000 (4) Art CA1100 Art & Architecture - AD 1000-Present (4) Art 2040 Art and Architecture of Asia (4) Choose 3 credit hours from the list below Art 3030 Native American Art of the Southwest (3) Art 3040 Modern Art (4) Art 3050 Contemporary Art (4) Art 3060 The Art and Architecture of India (4) Art 3070 The Art and Architecture of China (3) Art 3080 The Art and Architecture of Japan (3) Art 3090 The History of Photography (2) Art 3100 Art & Architecture of the Islamic World (4) General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART- Business * Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y