136 DEPARTMENT Visual Arts Chair: James C. Jacobs Location: Collett Art Building, Room 104 Telephone Contact: LisaMilliken 801-626-6455 World-Wide Web Site: http://dova.weber.edu Professors: Arthur R. Adelmann, Mark Biddle, Drex M. Brooks, Dale W. Bryner, David N. Cox, James C. Jacobs, James MacBeth, Susan Makov, Angelika Pagel; Associate Professor: Naseem Banerji; 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 confers 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. Paleolithic-AD 1000 AD 1000-Present Foundation (12 credit hours) These courses are offered Fall and Spring semesters. Art 1110 Drawing I Art 1150 Basic Photography Art 1160 Design: 2D Art 1170 Design: 3D Core (17-18 credit hours) Art CA1090 Art & Arch Art CA1100 Art& Arch Art 3120 The Figure Art 3420 Intro to Digital Media Choose one art history elective listed below (Art Composite Teaching Majors must take Art 3050) Art 2040 Intro to Asian Art Art 3030 Native American Art of Southwest Art 3040 Modern Art Art 3050 Contemporary Art Art 3100 Art & Arch of the Islamic World 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. 137 Weber State University Art Major BACHELOR OESREE 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 on page 35 of this catalog. 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, 40 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 (refer to page 18 of this catalog). 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 in this catalog). General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog 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 listed on page 136 (29-30 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 caching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Foundation and Core listed on page 136 (29-30 credit hours) Required Course (2 credit hours) Art 3510 Art Methods & Resources 2 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, illustration, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and weaving. Select 12 credit hours from the following Intermediate Photography 3 Introduction to Printmaking 3 Introduction to Ceramic Art 3 Small Metals/Jewelry I 3 Weaving I 3 Painting I 3 Watercolor Painting I 3 Sculpture I 3 Typography and Publication Design 3 Visual Communication 3 credit hours from the following Intermediate Printmaking 3 Intermediate Handbuilt Ceramics 3 Intermediate Wheelthrown Ceramics 3 Small Metals/Jewlry II 3 Design History and Theory 3 Weaving II 3 Painting II 3 Watercolor Painting II 3 Sculpture II 3 Color Photography 3 Advanced Printmaking 3 Advanced Handbuilt Ceramics 3 Advanced Wheelthrown Ceramics 3 Advanced Graphic Design 3 Interactive Media 3 Painting III 3 Sculpture III 3 • Two Dimensional Emphasis Foundation and Core listed on page 136 (29-30 credit hours) Required Courses (25-26 credit hours) choose two of the following Art 2150 Art 2200 Art 2310 Art 2350 Art 2540 Art 2600 Art 2650 Art 2700 Art 3430 Art 3440 Select an additional 12 Art 3200 Art 3310 Art 3320 Art 3350 Art 3450 Art 3540 Art 3600 Art 3650 Art 3700 Art 3750 Art 4200 Art 4310 Art 4320 Art 4400 Art 4440 Art 4600 Art 4700 General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science ft Technology CS EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Art Art Art loose 1 Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art 2200 Introduction to Printmaking 3 2600 Painting I 3 2650 Watercolor Painting I 3 COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART mimss&Ecm MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR remaining credit hours from the following RESTHY 2310 Introduction to Ceramic Art 3 Science 2350 Small Metals/Jewelry I 3 BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI 2430 Typography & Publication Design 3 2540 Weaving I 3 MATH/MATHED 2700 Sculpture I 3 MICRO 3200 Intermediate Printmaking 3 PHSX ZOOL 3600 Painting II 3 3650 Watercolor Painting II 3 Social ft Behavioral 4110 Advanced Drawing 3 CJ 4120 Advanced Figure Drawing 3 ECON 4200 Advanced Printmaking 3 GEOGR 4600 4650 Painting HI Watercolor Painting III 3 3 HIST POLSC PHILO 4900 Individual Studies 1-3 PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Weber State University