314 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities ART 4420 - Advanced Digital Media Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: ART 3420A, ART 3420B , ART 3420C, ART 3420D , or consent of instructor. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours-please consult a faculty advisor. ART 4440 - Interaction Design Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course is an introduction to the principles of interaction design as it relates to physical and digital space, with a focus on designing user-centered artifacts like interactive publications and apps for hand-held devices. Theoretical concepts like ethnography, user-testing, and the use of mapping in design will be explored. We will also explore the landscape of technology as it relates to interaction, and the use of appropriate tools and software to create prototypes and functioning digital designs. Prerequisite: ART 1120 (2-D Design), ART 1140 (Color Theory), or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit. ART 4460 - Advanced Illustration Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Development of individual approaches to advanced problems in illustration. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of visual metaphor, articulation of form, and on professional practices. Studio projects vary each term and will generally involve editorial, reportorial, scientific, advertising, and instructional problems in pictorial communication. Prerequisite: ART 3460 or consent of instructor. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours-please consult a faculty advisor. ART 4550 - Photography: Studio Lighting Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This is a practical course that enables students to better control and use light and lighting in their work. Students will be introduced to a range of artificial light sources and lighting techniques to be used as a means of creative control. Work will center in the studio where controlled conditions and a directorial approach can yield the artist's intent. Prerequisite: ART 3150 or consent of instructor. May be repeated once with a maximum of 3 credit hours. ART 4600 - Painting III Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Emphasis on developing independence in the painting student and to provide an opportunity for them to pursue their own area of interest in painting while providing the necessary feedback from the interaction of a class. Prerequisite: ART 3600 or consent of instructor. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours-please consult a faculty advisor. ART 4660 - Special Topics in Photography Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A study of specific topics in photography, the subject and faculty change each time this course is offered. Example topics include "Documentary Photography," "Visual Books," "Video Art," and "Directed Visions." Prerequisite: ART 3150 or consent of instructor. May be repeated 2 times for credit — consult with faculty advisor. ART 4700 - Sculpture III Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Advanced individual problems in selected areas of concentration; research and development of conceptual, technical, and methodological concerns. Prerequisite: ART 3700 or consent of instructor. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours-please consult a faculty advisor. ART 4750 - Experimental Photography Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Experimental photographic alternatives to the traditional methods of photographic image making. Emphasis will be placed on using the camera, darkroom techniques and digital and emerging technology in ways that will give the students the mind-set and ability to push the limits of the medium. Prerequisite: ART 3150 . May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours-please consult a faculty advisor. ART 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Individually chosen readings on specialized topic supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours-please consult a faculty advisor. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog