308 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities BFA Departmental Honors Please see weber.edu/honors/contracts.html for a list of current Departmental Honors contracts and Departmental Honors Advisors. For additional information about the Honors Program, please refer to the Honors Program section of the WSU Catalog. Course Descriptions - ART Course Descriptions - ART Department of Visual Art and Design ART 1010 CA - Introduction to the Visual Arts Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] Spring [Full Sem, lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] Summer [Online] Introduction to all forms of visual art covering processes (such as demonstration of the lost-wax process of metal casting), language, responses (oral and written assignments that utilize art-related terminology), issues (such as patronage, feminism or orientalism), and ways of seeing and understanding works of art. A general education course for the non-art major. ART 1030 CA - Studio Art for the Non-Art Major Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] A general education course for non-art majors that primarily includes a series of hands-on art experiences (such as drawing and sculpture). Class discussion draws from the disciplines of art history, art criticism, and aesthetics as guides through visual presentations. For students desiring to broaden their academic background in the area of visual literacy and problem solving. ART 1040 - Orientation to Visual Studies Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [lst Blk] Orientation to the visual world including how we perceive and interpret visual messages, the impact of the visual on human relations, political exploitation of the visual, and aesthetic issues in the visual arts. Topics are explored through studio projects designed to establish a context for expanded study in the visual arts. Includes curriculum planning for art majors, introduction to programs and faculty, and professional opportunities. ART 1110 - Drawing I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] This is the foundation drawing class for art majors and minors (not a general education class). Perceptual and conceptual development stressed. Variety of materials and procedures investigated. ART 1120- Design: 2D Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Introduction to visual language using two-dimensional media. This course examines the structure of images and helps the student develop strategies for interpreting and constructing ones which communicate effectively. Theory and application of color is included. ART 1130 - Design: 3D Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] The study of fundamental design principles and techniques including working knowledge of various design methods and their relationship to the conceptualization, development, and completion of three-dimensional design projects. ART 1140 - Color Theory Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This is an incorporated lecture and studio course that provides a basis for understanding the history, concepts, and practice of color theory as a pivotal area of Visual Arts. Studio projects will investigate both additive and subtract!ve color theory, and include instruction in digital media-based color, using Photoshop. ART 2015 - Drawing on the Land Credits: (3) Variable Title Typically taught: Summer [Full Sem] Introduction to visual arts media as a productive way to investigate and interpret the natural environment. Appropriate for the art major as well as the non-art major. Participants will build a practice of observation, inquiry, and discovery via drawing and/or other media as designated by faculty. A significant portion of each course will be conducted in the field. Media focus and field location will be announced in advance. Some travel is required. Camping may be required. This course may be repeated twice with a maximum of 9 credit hours with different titles. ART 2050 - Photographing Artwork Credits: (l) Typically taught: TBA Photographing artwork for portfolios: photographing of two- and three-dimensional artwork. Emphasis on reproduction of quality slides, including masking and labeling of slides Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog