146 147 DEPARTMENT Visual arts Chair: James C. Jacobs Location: Collett Art Building, Room 104 Telephone Contact: Lisa Milliken 801-626-6455 Professors: Mark Biddle, Drex M. Brooks, David N. Cox, James C. Jacobs, Susan Makov, Angelika Pagel; Associate Professor: Naseem Banerji, Suzanne L. Kanatsiz; Assistant Professor: Scott Betz We listen to the world in which we live, smell the world, taste and feel the world as well. But perhaps most of all, we see the world. From the moment we wake we are bombarded with visual information. As much as the written word this information comes to us through that which we perceive in our mind's eye. Through photographs, paintings, television, films and videos, billboards and signs, architecture, and the furniture we sit on, these objects bear discreet but distinct messages. We are in the continual process of making decisions based on both the objects and images we see. Now, with the increasing proliferation of imagery via computer, the ability to comprehend and create visual work is more important than ever. Those who study and create visual art learn imaginative and innovative problem solving, analytic and synthetic forms of reasoning, and the exercise of judgment. Effective visual communication methods learned in art disciplines, sharpen critical faculties by obliging students to think creatively and independently and to make reasoned decisions based on their own knowledge and trained observations. Studying and making art not only provides insight into the extensive amount of visual information that is conveyed visually in our society, it fosters an understanding of other cultures, past and present. To live and work in an increasingly multicultural society, people need an appreciation of the customs, culture and values of other peoples. These are primary concerns in the study of art. To address the diverse needs of students, Weber State University offers three degrees in the visual arts and offers seventy different courses. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees provide a broad liberal arts background, a valuable base for many careers or further study. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is a selective program that offers a high concentration of studio art and art history. It is designed for students who wish to pursue professional work or admission to a masters program in the visual arts. Visual Arts courses cover areas such as: art teaching, ceramics, digital media, drawing, metals/jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual communications (design or illustration), weaving. Departmental course offerings are enhanced by public lectures, seminars, workshops and special classes by critics, historians, and visiting artists. Learning how to research, developing problem- solving skills, making art, critiquing and evaluating art by developing dialogue and writing skills, and 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 of Credits 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 is required for all students accepted into degree programs. They are as follows: 18 credit hours for the B.F.A., 14 for the 55 hour emphasis programs, 10 for the General Emphasis, 6 for minors. Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree must complete a full year in residence and a minimum of 30 credit hours. Studio Fees Studio fees are required of students enrolled in the following art classes: ceramics, figure drawing, metals/jewelry, oil/acrylic painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and weaving. Course Requirements FOUNDATION AND CORE COURSES REQUIRED FOR ALL ART MAJORS The following are required for all B.A./B.S./B.F.A. emphases and should be taken in the freshman year. Foundation (12 credit hours) These courses are offered Fall and Spring semesters. Art 1110 Drawing I (3) Art 1150 Basic Photography (3) * Art 1160 Design: 2D (3) Art 1170 Design: 3D (3) Core (17-18 credit hours) Art CA1090 Art St Arch - Paleolithic-AD 1000 (4) Art CA1100 Art St Arch - AD 1000-Present (4) Art 3120 The Figure (3) Art 3420 Intro to Digital Media (3) Choose one art history elective listed below (Art Composite Teaching Majors must take Art 3050) Art 2040 Art and Architecture of Asia (4) Art 3030 Native American Art of Southwest (3) Art 3040 Modern Art (4) Art 3050 Contemporary Art (4) Art 3100 Art St Arch of the Islamic World (4) Art majors who have completed the foundation and core are permitted to take the 3000 level studio class without the 2000 prerequisite in Metals/Jewelry, Watercolor Painting, and Weaving. Students who have not completed the foundation and core and who wish to take specialized studio courses must take the 2000 level studio course. Art Major BACHELOR DEGREE (B.A. OR B.S.) Art majors must complete either the General Art requirements or complete the requirements for one of the areas of emphasis. Areas of Emphasis • Art Composite Teaching • Two Dimensional • Three Dimensional • Photography • Visual Communications/Design or Illustration » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required for General Art; not required for the areas of emphasis. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for all majors and minors (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation under General Requirements. Art Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 122 credit hours is required for graduation. Of this total, 36-38 credit hours are required for the General Art major and 55-57 credit hours are required for each of the areas of emphasis. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 3-14 of these are required within the General Art major and 10-20 are required within each of the other areas of emphasis. Advisement All Art majors and minors must interview with the department chair/advisor early on in their course of study. Call the Department of Visual Arts at 801-626-6455 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 19). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Art General or 55 hour emphasis areas. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 37-42 for either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Art major will also fulfill general education requirements: Art CA1090 and Art CA1100. General Art Art Major B.A. or B.S. Degree Foundation and Core (30-31 credit hours) Electives (6-8 credit hours) Select an additional 6-8 credit hours of electives in studio or art history. Areas of Emphasis Art Major B.A. or B.S. Degree • Art Teaching Composite Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Foundation and Core (30-31 credit hours) Required Course (3 credit hours) Art 3510 Art Methods St Resources for Secondary Teachers (3) Elective Courses (24 credit hours) Select elective courses in consultation with the Department of Visual Arts Chair. Emphasis must be in two of the following areas: art history, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, illustiation, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and weaving. Select 12 credit hours from the following Art 2150 Intermediate Photography (3) Art 2200 Intro to Printmaking (3) Art 2310 Intro to Ceramic Art (3) Art 2350 Small Metals/Jewelry I (3) Art 2540 Weaving I (3) Art 2600 Painting I (3) Art 2650 Watercolor Painting I (3) Art 2700 Sculpture I (3) Art 3430 Typography and Publication Design (3) Art 3440 Visual Communication (3) Select an additional 12 credit hours from the following Art 3200 Intermediate Printmaking (3) Art 3310 Intermediate Handbuilt Ceramics (3) Art 3320 Intermediate Wheelthrown Ceramics (3) Art 3350 Small Metals/Jewelry II (3) Art 3450 Design History and Theory (3) Art 3540 Weaving II (3) Art 3600 Painting II (3) Art 3650 Watercolor Painting II (3) Art 3700 Sculpture II (3) Art 3750 Color Photography (3) Art 4200 Advanced Printmaking (3) Art 4310 Advanced Handbuilt Ceramics (3) Art 4320 Advanced Wheelthrown Ceramics (3) Art 4400 Advanced Graphic Design (3) Art 4440 Interactive Media (3) Art 4600 Painting III (3) Art 4700 Sculpture III (3) • Two Dimensional Emphasis Foundation and Core (30-31 credit hours) Required Courses (24 credit hours) choose two of the following Art 2200 Introduction to Printmaking (3) Art 2600 Painting I (3) Art 2650 Watercolor Painting I (3) choose the remaining Art 2310 Art 2350 Art 2430 Art 2540 Art 2700 Art 3200 Art 3600 Art 3650 Art 4110 Art 4120 Art 4200 Art 4600 Art 4650 Art 4900 18 credit hours from the following Introduction to Ceramic Art (3) Small Metals/Jewelry I (3) Typography St Publication Design (3) Weaving I (3) Sculpture I (3) Intermediate Printmaking (3) Painting II (3) Watercolor Painting II (3) Advanced Drawing (3) Advanced Figure Drawing (3) Advanced Printmaking (3) Painting III (3) Watercolor Painting III (3) Individual Studies (1-3) • Three Dimensional Emphasis Foundation and Core (30-31 credit hours) Required Courses (12 credit hours) Art 2310 Introduction to Ceramic Art (3) Art 3350 Small Metals/Jewelry II (3) or Art 2350 Small Metals/Jewelry I (3) Art 3540 Weaving II (3) or Art 2540 Weaving I (3) Art 2700 Sculpture I (3) Elective Courses (15 credit hours) Select 15 credit hours from the following Art 3310 Intermediate Handbuilt Ceramics (3) Art 3320 Intermediate Wheelthrown Ceramics (3) Art 3350 Small Metals/Jewelry II (3) Art 3540 Weaving II (3) Art 3700 Sculpture II (3) Art 4300 Ceramic Glaze Formulation (3) Art 4310 Advanced Handbuilt Ceramics (3) Art 4310 Advanced Wheelthrown Ceramics (3) PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED ■■■■■■■. 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