• Visual Arts Visual Arts • General nformation 480. Senior Project (3) A, W, S An individual project which applies to each student's area of emphasis. Projects must be approved by the theatre area coordinator. Upon completion, a written evaluation of the project must be submitted to the theatre area coordinator. A 483. Directed Readings (1-3) A, W, S 489. Cooperative Work Experience (3) A, W, S Actual participation with outside performing arts organizations in the day to day activity of a performing arts organization will introduce the student to the professional application of classroom skill and knowledge. The experience will be arranged through the department, but will require application by the student to the organization. Possibilities include but are not limited to: Repertory Dance Theatre; Ballet West or Utah Symphony (management or tech only); Utah Shakespearean Festival; Salt Lake Acting Company. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will be determined by the department. 499. Senior Seminar (3) A A colloquium style class which draws students from various interests together in a mutual exploration of theatre research and production, employment opportunities and graduate schools. DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS Chair: James McBeth Location: Collett Art Studio, Room 104 Telephone Contact: Elaine Luhn 626-6455 Professors: Arthur R. Adelmann, Dale W. Bryner, David N. Cox, Susan Makov, James R. McBeth, Richard J. Van Wagoner; Associate Professors: Mark Biddle, James Jacobs; Assistant Professors: Miguel Almanza, Drex M. Brooks, Angelika Pagel Description The Department of Visual Arts offers a variety of courses and areas of emphasis. Programs leading to the bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, and bachelor of fine arts degrees are available for those students seeking to become artists with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: art teaching (B.F.A. not yet available), ceramics, drawing, metals/jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual communications (design or illustration) and weaving. A focused first year foundation program is designed to prepare the art major for the more advanced courses in the art curriculum. Departmental course offerings are enhanced by visiting artists, workshops, seminars, exhibitions, and special classes. Learning research and problem solving skills, making art, critiquing and evaluating art by developing dialogue and writing skills, selecting and preparing work for exhibition are all part of the educational program in the Department of Visual Arts. Solo and/or group exhibitions are encouraged for seniors and solo exhibitions are required for all Bachelor of Fine Arts majors. Transfer students must present an official transcript and a portfolio for review to determine which courses will be required for completion of degree requirements at Weber State University. A minimum number of residency credit hours are required. They are as follows: 28 credit hours for the B.F.A., 21 for the 83 hour major, 15 for the 60 hour major, 7 for the photography minor, and 6 for the art minor and art teaching minor. Studio Fees Studio fees are required of students enrolled in the following art classes: art education, ceramics, metals/ jewelry, oil/acrylic painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and weaving. PROGRAM: ART MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE Areas of Emphasis: General Art Art Teaching Photography Two Dimensional Three Dimensional Visual Communications/Design Visual Communications/Illustration Option 1 (60 credit hours) minor required: • In addition to the foundation and core requirements (see below), the student is required to take 24 credit hours as outlined in a chosen area of emphasis (with the exception of the Photography Emphasis—see "Specific Requirements" below). Option 2 (83 credit hours) no minor required: • Students may request this option after completing the foundation requirement. Students will be admitted into this program by review of their GPA and after receiving a positive recommendation of the art faculty following a portfolio review. • In addition to completing the sixty credit hour requirement as outlined in Option 1, the student will complete another 23 credit hours after being admitted to the Option 2 program. • Specific courses will be determined in consultation with the Department of Visual Arts chair. General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • Art majors must have a C or better in major courses. • Art majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. • 183 total hours are required for a B.S., B.A., or B.F.A. degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: Foundation (19 credit hours) for all emphases the freshman year: • Art 180 (3) (offered Autumn quarter only.) • Drawing : Art 111 (4), 112 (4), (offered Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters.) • Design : Art 116 (4), 117 (4), (offered Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters.) Core (17 credit hours) All Emphases (except Photography): . Art HU201 (3), HU202 (3), HU203 (3), 218 (3); Photo 101 (5). Core (14 credit hours) Photography Emphasis only: . Art HU202 (3), HU203 (3), 218 (3); Photo 101 (5). Emphasis (Required in addition to foundation and core): Art majors who have completed the foundation and core requirement are permitted to take the 300 level studio class without the 200 prerequisite (except ceramics, photography and visual communications). Students who have not completed the foundation and core and who wish to take specialized studio courses must take the 200 level studio course. General Art Emphasis: Option 1 (24 credit hours): Art 312 (3), 360 or 260 (3), 370 or 270 (3); five of the following: 231 (3), 242 (3), 243 (4), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 365 or 265 (3), one printmaking class 322 or 323 or 324, or 222 or 223 or 224 (3), one art class approved by the department chair. Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Art Teaching Emphasis: Option 1 (24 credit hours): Art 231 (3), 335 or 235 (3), 351 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 370 or 270 (3); one of the following: Art 243 (4), 322 or 222 (3), 323 or 223 (3), 324 or 224 (3); one of the following: 360 or 260 (3), 365 or 265 (3). Support course required: Commun HU102 (3). (Art 351 must be completed prior to commencing student teaching or similar training.) Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). The following specifics also apply: This is a composite art teaching major. The student must have an emphasis in two of the following areas: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, illustration, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, weaving. Photography Emphasis: Option 1 (27 credit hours): Art 309 (3); Photo 201 (4), 210 (4), 319 (4), 321 (4), 470 (4), 499 (4). Support courses recommended: Art 289 (1-9), 489 (1-9); Photo 216 (4), 310 (4), 340 (4), 479 (2), 492 (1-6). Two Dimensional Emphasis: Option 1 (24 credit hours): Art 312 (3); one of the following: Art 231 (3), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 370 or 270 (3); one of the following: Art 322 or 222 (3), 323 or 223 (3), 324 or 224 (3); one of the following: Art 360 or 260 (3), 365 or 265 (3). Elect 12 credit hours from the following: Art 243 (4), 322 or 222 (3), 323 or 223 (3), 324 or 224 (3), 360 or 260 (3), 365 or 265 (3), 411 (3), 422 (3), 423 (3), 424 (3), 460 (3), 465 (3), 490 (3), 491 (3); Photo 319(4). Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Three Dimensional Emphasis: Option 1 (24 credit hours): Art 231 (3), 312 (3), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 370 or 270 (3); elect 9 credit hours from the following: Art 331 (3), 430 (3), 431 (3), 435 (3), 454 (3), 470 (3), 490 (3), 491 (3). Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 122 123 Continuing Education