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Show 171 I 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 instmdor. ART 3600. Painting II (3) F, S Consolidates and further develops material covered in Painting I. Investigations indude the figure, mixed media, and abstradion. Historical precedents are discussed through slide lecture as an aid to development. Prerequisites: ART 1120 and 2600; or consent of instructor. ART 3700. Sculpture II (3) S An introduction to the form language of sculpture with projeds designed to develop conceptual thuiking skills, to leam technical skills, and to explore new areas of interest in the three-dimensional visual arts. Prerequisites: ART 1130 and 2700; or consent of instrudor. ART 3720. Public Art (3) TBA Public Art focuses on contemporary public art and includes an historical overview. Successful examples of public art proposals will be presented and analyzed. Students will learn the steps necessary to research, collaborate and implement a public art commission. Each student will research a current national public art "call for proposals". The student will then prepare and submit a completed public art research projed to the national venue. In addition, a three-dimensional fabricated, architectural model will be required as a final projed. Course adivity may include an actual public art commission in the region. Students will receive a letter grade and can repeat the course for additional credit a maximum for 2 times (6 credit hours total). Prerequisites: ART 1120, ART 1130 and on of the following: ART 2200, ART 2310, ART 2600, ART 2700. 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. Prerequisites: ART 3150 and ART 1140 or consent of instmdor. ART 3850. Documentary Photography (3) TBA The theory, practice, and aesthetics of photojournalism and of producing photographic documentary projeds. In this projed-ori- ented class, emphasis will be placed on the students defining areas of inquiries and using the camera to present a condse record using photographs as the main vehicle for communicating their concerns. Prerequisite: ART 3150 or consent of instructor. ART 3995. BFA Seminar (3) F, S This is a seminar/discussion and studio course that guides BFA students in the research, development, and articulation of a thematic body of work, within the context of contemporary art. Studio projects will be directed toward bringing individual vision toward full expression. Prerequisites: BFA students who have completed second-level course in their studio area only. ART 4010. Museum Methods (3) This course explains and demonstrates the three main areas of emphasis within the museum studies field: collections management, curation and interpretation, and arts administration. The course meets two time a week for a three hour session. Prerequisite: Consent of instmctor. ART *4110. Advanced Drawing (3) 5 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 Advanced study of the strudure 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. Photography: Alternative Processes (3) 5 Studio assignments are based on photographic alternatives to the silverprint. Historical references and perspedives provide the context for supervised studio/computer/assignments. Prerequisites: ART 3150 and ART 1140 or consent of instmdor. ART *4200. Advanced Printmaking (3) 5 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 *4300. 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 wdghts). 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 instmdor. ART *4320. Advanced Wheelthrown Ceramics (3) F, S Advanced problems in ceramic design creating wheelthrown forms with an emphasis on aesthetics. Individual project to be determined by consultation with instructor. Kiln operation. Prerequisite: ART 3320 or consent of instructor. ART *4350. Small Metals/Jewelry III (3) F, S Development of advanced design concepts and procedures with emphasis on basic techniques and concept development in fabrication, casting, enameling, cold connectors, and surface enrichment. Prerequisite: ART 3350 or consent of instructor. ART *4400. Advanced Graphic Design (3) F, S Application of design theory and process to complex problems in visual communication. Emphasis is placed on research, analysis, problem definition, and the devdopment of individual design solutions. Studio projects vary each term and will generally involve visual identity, indormation design, environmental graphics, publication design, and design for interactive media. Prerequisites: ART 3430, ART 3435 and ART 3440 or consent of instructor. ART 4410. Design Seminar (3) 5 Orientation to professional practice in visual communication including art direction and work situations, client relations, portfolio and resume preparation, sdf promotion, and career advancement. Course contents will be explored through reading, writing, lecture, discussion, critique, simulation, guest presentations, studio visits, and projed work tailored to individual portfolio development. Prerequisite: ART 4400 or consent of instructor. ART 4415. Design Production (3) Technical processes and procedures for Art Major, Visual Communication emphasis. Emphasis is placed on file preparation and technical procedures for electronic media and for offset printing induding Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business S Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus |