Course Descriptions 381 ART 2600 - Painting I (3) F, Sp 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 2700 - Sculpture I (3) F, Sp 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. ART 2750 - Foundations of Video Art (3) This course will provide students with an introductory-level investigation of the skills and concepts used in experimental digital video making. Students will learn video recording and editing in an art context and to incorporate video into their own creative practice. Students will also be introduced to historical and contemporary aesthetic and conceptual issues surrounding video as a form of creative expression. Prerequisite: Either ART 2250 or ART 2450 or consent of instructor. ART 2830 - Directed Readings (1-3) F, Sp 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, Sp 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. Prerequisite: 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 3120 - Figure Drawing (3) F, Sp 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 (3) F, Sp 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. ART 3200 - Intermediate Printmaking (3) Sp An intermediate level class with emphasis on screenprint- ing, 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 (3) F 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 (3) Sp 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 (3) F, Sp 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 (l) Su 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 (l) Su 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 (l) Su 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 technical foundation for more advanced work in typography and graphic design. Primary software: Quark Express. Prerequisite: ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3420D - Design for the Internet (l) F, Sp Emphasis on the principles of web design using industry- standard software. This course builds in studies in basic two- dimensional design and provides the conceptual and technical foundation for more advanced work in digital media and web design. Primary software: Macromedia Dreamweaver. Prerequisite: ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3430 - Typography and Publication Design (3) F Orientation to typographic communications including methods and processes, aesthetics, readability, typographic systems, grids, layout, and digital page composition. Class meets 2 times/week for 3-hour sessions. Prerequisite: ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3435 - Experimental Typography (3) Sp Investigation into experimental and expressive aspects of typographic communication. Emphasis is placed upon the historical development of letter design, letter and text as visual form, and typographical illustration. Prerequisite: ART 1120 ART 3440 - Visual Communication (3) Sp Studies in perception, visual organization, media, design process, and integrated message formulation with word and image. Emphasis is placed on the application of visual language skills to communication problems. Class meets 2 times/week for 3-hour sessions. Prerequisite: ART 3430 or ART 3435 or consent of instructor. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog