Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 317 ARTH 3100 - The Art and Architecture of the Islamic World Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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. ARTH 3451 - History of Design Credits: (4) Significant figures and movements in the history of graphic design from the development of written languages to the present. Contents include intersections with art movements and related disciplines such as architectural, products, and interactive design along with the social, political, and technical forces that have influenced these disciplines over time. Prerequisite: ARTH 1100 or consent of instructor. ARTH 3850 - Travel-Study Art History Credits: (1-4) Variable title course Typically taught: Summer [Full Sem] The study of the history of art and architecture will be in direct response to a country or region and its culture or it may be related to an event that takes place in that area while students are there. Instruction will be given in English. Prerequisite: ARTH 1090 or ARTH 1100 or ARTH 2040. ARTH 3950 - Photography: History, Theory and Criticism Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This is a reading, writing and discussion course, which addresses historical and contemporary issues of photographic art practices. Written projects and class discussions will focus on developing a critical understanding of the readings as they relate to the historical development and contemporary practice of photography as a fine art, to the influence photography has had on the history of art and to the broader cultural impact of photography and digital media. Prerequisite: ARTH 1100 or consent of instructor. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog