310 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities ART 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will be determined by the department. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours with different topics. ART 3085 - Critical Issues in Art Credits: (3) This course introduces students to the history of ideas in art from the ancient Greeks to the most contemporary currents, with a focus on Modernism and Post-Modernism up to the present. The goal of this course is the creation of a critical and theoretical foundation that will allow student to locate themselves and their work within the context of critical dialogues in the contemporary art world. Class time will involve discussions of assigned readings, with images presented to supplement and inform the ideas under consideration. Prerequisite: ART 1040 or consent of instructor. ART 3120 - Figure Drawing Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: ART 1110 and ART 1120; or consent of instructor. ART 3150 - Photography Seminar Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course 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. Emphasis will be on development of ideas, fine-tuning technique, and improving ability in critical evaluation and writing. Other topics covered will be an introduction to professional medium-format cameras, and portfolio preparation. Prerequisite: ART 2250 and ART 2450. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours. ART 3200 - Intermediate Printmaking Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 1120 and ART 2200; or consent of instructor. ART 3310 - Intermediate Handbuilt Ceramics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Intermediate problems in handbuilt ceramics with emphasis on functional and sculptural form. Various firing techniques explored. Prerequisite: ART 1130 and ART 2310; or consent of instructor. ART 3320 - Intermediate Wheelthrown Ceramics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Intermediate problems in wheelthrowing with emphasis on functional form and surface decoration. Kilns and various firing techniques explored. Prerequisite: ART 1130 and ART 2310; or consent of instructor. ART 3350 - Small Metals/Jewelry II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Development of design concepts and procedures with emphasis on basic techniques and concept development in fabrication, casting, enameling, cold connectors, surface enrichment. Prerequisite: ART 2350 or consent of instructor. ART 3420A - Bitmap Imaging Credits: (l) 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 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3420B - Vector Drawing Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [lst Blk, 2nd Blk] Spring [lst Blk, 2nd Blk] 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 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3420C - Digital Page Composition Credits: (l) Typically taught: SuFall [lst Blk, 2nd Blk] Spring [lst Blk, 2nd Blk] 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 Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog