146 department Visual Arts Chair: Mark Biddle Location: Ethel Wattis Kimball Visual Arts Center, room 103 Telephone Contact: Cynthia Kurien 801-626-6455 Professors: Mark Biddle, Drex M. Brooks, David N. Cox, James C. Jacobs, Susan Makov, Angelika Pagel; Associate Professors: Naseem Banerji, Scott Betz, Suzanne L. Kanatsiz; Assistant Professors: Pamela Beverly, Kathleen Stevenson; Instructor: Susan Barratt Our world is partially understood through smell, taste, sound, and touch. But perhaps most of all we make sense of our environment through what we see. The art, architecture, mass media and even the furniture in our spaces bear distinct messages which influence our decisions and enrich life. Creative processes are exciting. Students of art and design contribute new expression to the vitality of our visual environment and learn to interpret what is seen through trained observation. Innovative thinking is absolutely necessary for success and must be balanced against research and critical judgement. Emphasis is placed on writing and the critical evaluation of artistic products. Students gain experience at preparing exhibits and portfolios for eventual professional activity. Studies in art and art history offer windows of understanding to other cultures, both past and present. This is one of our primary concerns in preparing citizens for productive relations in an increasingly multicultural society. Seventy different courses are offered by the Department of Visual Arts. These span traditional areas such as art history, art teaching, ceramics, drawing, small metals/jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual communication (graphic design and illustration), and weaving. The department is continually expanding into emerging modes of expression involving digital video, animation, interactive design, and sound. Classes are enhanced by public lectures, seminars, workshops and special sessions by critics, historians, and visiting artists. Weber State University supports three Bachelor's degrees in the visual arts with specializations in most of the areas mentioned above. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees provide a broad liberal arts background, a solid base for many careers or further study. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is more professionally focused with high concentrations of studio art and art history. The BFA is for students who wish to move direcdy into professional work in art or design, or those who intend to pursue graduate study in the visual arts. Senior exhibitions are required for most Bachelor of Fine Arts majors. The Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery exhibits art which exemplifies the ideas and values of the curriculum. This serves our students and the public interest as well. Exhibitions involving regional, national, 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 to petition course substitutions for visual arts program requirements. A minimum number of departmental residency hours is required for completion of degree programs: 18 credit hours for the B.F.A., 12 hours for B.S. and B.A. programs, 6 hours for minors. The University requires students seeking a second baccalaureate degree to complete a full year in residence and a minimum of 30 total credit hours. Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree must complete a full year in residence and a minimum of 30 credit hours (university requirement). Studio Fees Studio fees are required in most visual arts classes. Check the current course schedule for exact amounts. Course Requirements Foundation Courses Required for All Art Majors (30 credit hours) The following are requted for all B.A./B.S./B.F.A. emphases and should he complete by the end of the sophomore year. Studio Foundation courses are offered Fall and Spring semesters. Look for an "A" or an "S" at the end of Art History and advanced studio course titles to see when they are usually offered. An "e" or an "o" indicates that the course is offered only in even or odd years. Course offering schedules may change. Consult the current course schedule for the latest information. The 1000 level courses should be taken during the freshman year. Art 1040 Art Major Visual Arts Orientation (1) (AS) Art 1110 Drawing I (3) (AS) Art 1150 Basic Photography (3) (AS) Art 1160 Design: 2D (3) (AS) Art 1170 Design: 3D (3) (AS) Art 3120 The Figure (3) (AS) Choose 3 of the following courses Art 3420A Bitmap Imaging (1) (AS) Art 3420B Vector Drawing (1) (AS) Art 3420C Digital Page Composition (1) (AS) Art 3420D Design for the Internet (1) (AS) Choose 2 of the following courses Art CA1090 Art & Architecture - Paleolithic-AD 1000 (4) (A) Art CA1100 Art & Architecture - AD 1000-Present (4) (S) Art 2040 Art and Architecture of Asia (4) (A) Choose 3 credit hours from the list below Art 3030 Native American Art of the Southwest (3) (S e) Art 3040 Modern Art (4) (A) Art 3050 Contemporary Art (4) (S o) Art 3060 The Art and Architecture of India (4) (A e) Art 3070 The Art and Architecture of China (3) (S o) Art 3080 The Art and Architecture of Japan (3) (A o) Art 3090 The History of Photography (2) (S e) Art 3100 Art & Architecture of the Islamic World (4) (A e) Art majors who have completed the Foundation 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 who wish to take specialized studio courses must take the 2000 level studio course. Art Major I^^^^^B BACHELOR DEGREE (B.A. OR B.S.) ^^^^| Art majors must complete either the General Art requtements or complete the requtements for one of the studio emphasis areas below. Areas of Emphasis Art Composite Teaching Two Dimensional Three Dimensional Photography Visual Communication/Design or Illustration » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required except for the Art Composite Teaching Emphasis. Weber State University 2004 - 2005 Catalog