requirements. A minimum number of departmental residency hours is required for completion of degree programs: 19 credit hours for the BFA, 12 hours for BS and BA 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. Studio Fees Studio fees are required in most visual arts dasses. Check the current course schedule for exad amounts. Course Requirements Foundation Courses Required for All Art Majors (27 credit hours) The following are requiredfor all BS/BA/BFA majors and should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Studio Foundation courses are offered Fall and Spring semesters. Look for an "F" 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 Orientation to Visual Studies (3) F, S ART 1110 Drawing I (3) F, S ART 1120 Design: 2D (3) F, S ART 1130 Design: 3D (3) F, S ART 1140 Color Theory (3) F, S Choose two of the following courses ARTH CA1090 Art and Architecture of the World: Paleolithic-AD 1000 (4) F ARTH CA1100 Art and Architecture of the World: AD 1000-Present (4) S Art and Architecture of Asia (4) F ARTH 2040 Choose one of the ARTH 3030 ARTH ARTH ARTH ARTH ARTH ARTH 3040 3050 3060 3070 3080 3100 ARTH 3950 following courses Native American Art of the Southwest: From the Anasazi to the Present (4) S (o) Modern Art (4) F Contemporary Art (4) S (e) The Art and Architecture of India (4) S (e) The Art and Architecture of China (4) S (o) The Art and Architecture of Japan (4) F (6) The Art and Architecture of the Islamic World (4) F (e) Photography: History, Theory and Criticism (4) S (e) Art Major general art bachelors degree (bs or ba) » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor Required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for all majors and minors (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also rder to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 37. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. Of this total, 48 credit hours in Visual Arts are required. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required by the university for graduation (courses numbered 3000 and above from any department). Advisement All Art majors and minors should interview with the department chair/advisor early 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 Dedare your program of study (see page 17) with the department secretary. There are no special admission or application requirements. General Education Refer to pages 37-43 for either Bachdor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Either one of the following Foundations courses will also fulfill 3 credit hours of the General Education requirement in the Creative Arts category: ARTH CA1090 and ARTH CA1100. Course Requirements for General Art BS or BA Degree Foundation Courses (27 credit hours) see previous column Required Studio Distribution (9 credit hours) Select one of the following: ART 2200 Introduction to Printmaking (3) ART 2600 Painting I (3) Select one of the following: ART 2310 Introduction to Ceramic Art (3) ART 2700 Sculpture I (3) Select one of the following: ART 1150 Basic Photography (3) ART 3430 Typography and Publication Design (3) Studio Electives (12 credit hours) Select 12 credit hours of studio art coursework. Art Major bachelor of fine arts degree (bfa) Areas of Emphasis Two Dimensional Three Dimensional Photography Visual Communication » Program Prerequisite: Completion of Foundation courses followed by portfolio review (refer to the BFA Admission Requirements below). » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for all majors and minors (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also rder to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 37. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. Of this total, 72 credit hours are required for the BFA degree. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required by the university for graduation (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement All Art majors and minors should interview with the department chair/advisor early in their course of study. Call the Department of Visual Arts at 801-626-6455 for more information or to schedule an appointment. BFA Admission Requirements All Art majors must first declare a Major (program of study - see page 17) with the department secretary. Once the Foundation courses have been completed, students can apply for admission to the BFA degree program. BFA reviews are hdd twice each year by the visual arts faculty. Information regarding upcoming reviews is available in the visual arts office (KVAC 103). If not admitted to BFA Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog