190 white photographic printing. The history of and contemporary trends in working with large format negatives will also be explored. Prerequisite: ART 3150 or consent of instructor. ART 3600. Painting II (3) F, Sp Consolidates and further develops material covered in Painting I. Investigations include the figure, mixed media, and abstraction. Historical precedents are discussed through slide lecture as an aid to development. Prerequisites: ART 1120 and 2600; or consent of instructor. ART 3700. Sculpture II (3) Sp An introduction to the form language of sculpture with projects designed to develop conceptual thinking skills, to learn technical skills, and to explore new areas of interest in the three-dimensional visual arts. Prerequisites: ART 1130 and 2700; or consent of instructor. ART 3720. Public Art (3) TBA Public Art focuses on contemporary public art and includes an historical overview. Successful examples of public art proposals will be presented and analyzed. Students will leam the steps necessary to research, collaborate and implement a public art commission. Each student will research a current national public art "call for proposals". The student will then prepare and submit a completed public art research project to the national venue. In addition, a three-dimensional fabricated, architectural model will be required as a final project. Course activity may include an actual public art commission in the region. Students will receive a letter grade and can repeat the course for additional credit a maximum for 2 times (6 credit hours total). Prerequisites: ART 1120, ART 1130 and on of the following: ART 2200, ART 2310, ART 2600, ART 2700. ART 3995. BFA Seminar (3) F, Sp This is a seminar/discussion and studio course that guides BFA students in the research, development, and articulation of a thematic body of work, within the context of contemporary art. Studio projects will be directed toward bringing individual vision toward full expression. Prerequisites: BFA students who have completed second-level course in their studio area only. ART 4010. Museum Methods (3) This course explains and demonstrates the three main areas of emphasis within the museum studies field: collections management, curation and interpretation, and arts administration. The course meets two time a week for a three hour session. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. ART *4110. Advanced Drawing (3) Sp Continued drawing exploration in various media with emphasis on focused personal direction, independent serial work, presentation of assigned research into related contemporary work, active participation in the critique process. Prerequisite: ART 3120 or consent of instructor. ART *4120. Advanced Figure Drawing (3) F Advanced study of the structure of the human body with a greater stress on draftsmanship, historical uses of the figure in art, and individual explorations. Prerequisite: ART 3120 or consent of instructor. ART *4150. Photography: Alternative Processes (3) Sp Studio assignments are based on photographic alternatives to the silverprint. Historical references and perspectives provide the context for supervised studio/computer/assignments. Prerequisites: ART 3150 and ART 1140 or consent of instructor. ART *4200. Advanced Printmaking (3) Sp An advanced level class in printmaking with emphasis on screenprinting, relief, intaglio, and/or lithography. Emphasis on individual portfolio production. Prerequisite: ART 3200 or consent of instructor. ART *4300. Ceramic Glaze Formulation (3) Sp (even years) Using natural and manufactured raw materials to create ceramic glazes. Understanding traditional glaze chemistry and calculations (using atomic symbols and weights). Exploring sources of glaze color and texture, and the effects of temperature and kiln atmosphere on ceramic glazes. Prerequisites: ART 3310 or 3320 or consent of instructor. ART *4310. Advanced Handbuilt Ceramics (3) F, Sp Advanced problems in ceramic design and construction using traditional and contemporary hand building (nonwheel) techniques with an emphasis on aesthetics. Individual projects to be determined by consultation with instructor. Kiln operation. Prerequisite: ART 3310 or consent of instructor. ART *4320. Advanced Wheelthrown Ceramics (3) F, Sp Advanced problems in ceramic design creating wheelthrown forms with an emphasis on aesthetics. Individual project to be determined by consultation with instructor. Kiln operation. Prerequisite: ART 3320 or consent of instructor. ART *4350. Small Metals/Jewelry III (3) F, Sp Development of advanced design concepts and procedures with emphasis on basic techniques and concept development in fabrication, casting, enameling, cold connectors, and surface enrichment. Prerequisite: ART 3350 or consent of instructor. ART *4400. Advanced Graphic Design (3) F, Sp Application of design theory and process to complex problems in visual communication. Emphasis is placed on research, analysis, problem definition, and the development of individual design solutions. Studio projects vary each term and will generally involve visual identity, indormation design, environmental graphics, publication design, and design for interactive media. Prerequisites: ART 3430, ART 3435 and ART 3440 or consent of instructor. ART 4410. Design Seminar (3) Sp Orientation to professional practice in visual communication including art direction and work situations, client relations, portfolio and resume preparation, self promotion, and career advancement. Course contents will be explored through reading, writing, lecture, discussion, critique, simulation, guest presentations, studio visits, and project work tailored to individual portfolio development. Prerequisite: ART 4400 or consent of instructor. ART 4415. Design Production (3) Technical processes and procedures for Art Major, Visual Communication emphasis. Emphasis is placed on file preparation and technical procedures for electronic media and for offset printing including proofing methods, paper, binding and other finishing processes. Prerequisites: ART 3430 and ART 3435 or consent of instructor. ART *4420. Advanced Digital Media (3) Sp Students will further develop personal expression in the visual arts using computer media through aesthetic problem solving and further development of digital media skills. There will be an emphasis on strengthening the students' ability to work independently while supplying the necessary feedback from the interaction of a class. Prerequisites: ART 3420A, ART 3420B, ART 3420C, ART 3420D, or consent of instructor. Weber State University 2011 -2012 Catalog