• Visual Arts Visual Arts General Information A 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 A^ 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 Shakespeare Festival; Salt Lake Acting Company. A^ 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. ^k 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: fames McBeth Location: Collett Art Studio, Room 104 Telephone Contact: Elaine Luhn 626-6455 Professors: Arthur R. Adelmann, Mark Biddle, Dale W. Bryner, David N. Cox, fames facobs, Susan Makov, fames R. McBeth, Richard f. Van Wagoner; Associate Professors: Drex M. Brooks, Angelika Paget, Assistant Professors: Naseem Banerji Description The Department of Visual Arts offers degrees in the liberal arts category which include Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art or Bachelor of Science with a major in Art. The Department of Visual Arts also offers a degree in the professional category, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art. Students may emphasize in one or more of the following areas: art education, ceramics, drawing, metals/ jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual communication (design or illustration) and weaving. Departmental course offerings are enhanced by public lectures, seminars, workshops and special classes by critics, historians and visiting artists. 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 required for all Bachelor of Fine Arts majors. The Gallery of the Department of Visual Arts is a space set aside for the exhibition of works of art which exemplify those ideas and values that are taught as part of the Department of Visual Arts curriculum. The Gallery program serves not only students but the public as well. Ongoing exhibitions of the work of local, regional and nationally and internationally recognized artists serve a vital role in the cultural life of the community. The Gallery organizes at least six exhibitions each year. All are free and open to the public. 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 for all students accepted into degree programs. 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 minors. Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree must complete a full year in residence and a minimum of 45 credit hours. 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 or Illustration Option 1 (60 credit hours) minor required: • In addition to the foundation and core requirements (see below), the student is required to take 22 credit hours as outlined in a chosen area of emphasis (except Photography requires 26 credit hours). 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 Chair of the Department. 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 108 (3) (offered Autumn quarter only.) • Drawing : Art 111 (4) (offered A, W, & S), 112 (4), (offered Winter and Spring quarters.) • Design : Art 116 (4), 117 (4), (offered Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters). Core for All Emphases: • Art 115 (4), HU201 (4) (not required in Photography), HU202 (4), HU203 (4), 218 (3). Emphasis (Required in addition to foundation and core): Art majors who have completed the foundation and core are permitted to take the 300 level studio class without the 200 prerequisite in Metals/fewelry, Watercolor Painting, and Weaving. 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 (22 credit hours): Art 260 (4), 270 (4), 312 (3); choose 11 credit hours from the following: Art 220 (4), 231 (4), 242 (3), 243 (4), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 365 or 265 (3), one class approved by department chair. Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Art Teaching Emphasis: See Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. Option 1 (22 credit hours): Art 251 (3), 351 (3); elect 13 credit hours from the following: Art 220 (4), 231 (4), 242 (3), 243 (4), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 260 (4), 365 or 265 (3), 270 (4). Support course required: Commun HU102 (3). Support courses recommended: Art 305 (4), 352 (3), 452 (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: The following courses are required as part of the 23 credit hours: Art 305 (4), 352 (3), 452 (3). 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. Two Dimensional Emphasis: Option 1 (22 credit hours): Art 220 (4), 312 (3); one of the following: Art 231 (4), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 270 (4); one of the following: Art 260 (4), 365 or 265 (3); elect remainder of the credit hours from the following: Art 243 (4), 260 (4), 265 (3), *315 (4), 320 (3), 321 (3), 360 (3), 365 (3), *411 (3), *412 (3), *420 (3), *421 (3), *460 (3), *465 (3), *490 (2-5), *491 (2-5). *may be repeated for credit Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Three Dimensional Emphasis: Option 1 (22 credit hours): Art 231 (4), 270 (4), 312 (3), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3); elect 5 credit hours from the following: Art 331 (3), 335 (3), 354 (3), 370 (3), *430 (3), *431 (3), *435 (3), *454 (3), *470 (3), *490 (2-5), *491 (2-5). *may be repeated for credit Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Photography Emphasis: Option 1 (26 credit hours): Art 215 (4), 275 (4), 309 (3), 315 (4), 485 (4); choose 7 credit hours from the following: Art 225 (4), 325 (4), 355 (4), 375 (4), 385 (4), 475 (4), 492 (1-6). Support courses recommended: Art 455 (4), 489 (1-3). Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Visual Communications/Design Emphasis: Option 1 (22 credit hours): Art 220 (4), 243 (4), 344 (3), 345 (3), *440 (3) (taken twice). Support courses recommended: Art 312 (3), 315 (4), *446 (3). *may be repeated for credit. Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). 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