152 Art 2200. Introduction to Printmaking (3) F, S An introduction to all printmaking classes covering the processes of intaglio, screenprinting, relief, lithography, and monotype. Students are provided with the fundamentals of each process and experience with each one. This class is a prerequisite for all printmaking classes. Art 2310. Introduction to Ceramic Art (3) F, S Introduction to clay and glaze, ceramic design, handbuilt and wheelthrown forming techniques, and traditional and contemporary firing processes. Art 2350. Small Metals/Jewelry I (3) F, S Introduction to tools, materials, and basic techniques of fabrication and casting, with an emphasis on design. Art 2540. Weaving I (3) F, S An introduction to 4-hamess floor loom weaving and 2-harness upright loom tapestry weaving. Includes basic weave patterns, use of various fibers, simple design, and beginning tapestry techniques. Art 2600. Painting I (3) F, S Introduction to painting including the construction and design of paintings, investigations into the character and actions of various paints and techniques (traditional and contemporary) on a variety of surfaces. Art 2650. Watercolor Painting I (3) S An introduction to transparent watercolor painting materials, techniques, and image-making modes with research into various significant artists. Art 2700. Sculpture I (3) F, S An introduction to the essential methods and materials of sculpture including modeling, carving, casting, and construction with emphasis on contemporary activity in sculpture and with projects designed to practice concept development. Prerequisite: Art 1170 or consent of instructor. Art 2830. Directed Readings (1-3) F, S Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. Art 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-2, 6 maximum) F, S An opportunity for students to receive academic credit for faculty approved on-the-job learning experiences within certain visual arts areas of emphasis. C/NC only. Prerequisites: Instructor approval (before enrollment) and previous or concurrent enrollment in art classes as specified by each area of emphasis. 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) S (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) S An intermediate level class with emphasis on screenprinting, relief, and intaglio with further exploration into print processes that include photographic stencils and multicolor printing. Prerequisites: 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. Weber State University 2003-2004 CATALOG