ART 3150. Photography Seminar (3) F, Sp This course is designed to introduce students early to the type of intense investigation and experimentation necessary to define and execute a semester long project in photography. Emphasis will be on development of ideas, fine-tuning technique, and improving ability in critical evaluation and writing. Other topics covered will be an introduction to professional medium-format cameras, and portfolio preparation. Prerequisites: ART 2250 and ART 2450. ART 3200. Intermediate Printmaking (3) Sp An intermediate level class with emphasis on screenprinting, relief, and intaglio with further exploration into print processes that include photographic stencils and multicolor printing. Prerequisites: ART 1120 and 2200; or consent of instructor. ART 3310. Intermediate Handbuilt Ceramics (3) F Intermediate problems in handbuilt ceramics with emphasis on functional and sculptural form. Various firing techniques explored. Prerequisites: ART 1130 and 2310; or consent of instructor. ART 3320. Intermediate Wheelthrown Ceramics (3) Sp Intermediate problems in wheelthrowing with emphasis on functional form and surface decoration. Kilns and various firing techniques explored. Prerequisites: ART 1130 and 2310; or consent of instructor. ART 3350. Small Metals/Jewelry II (3) F, Sp Development of design concepts and procedures with emphasis on basic techniques and concept development in fabrication, casting, enameling, cold connectors, surface enrichment. Prerequisite: ART 2350 or consent of instructor. ART 3420A. Bitmap Imaging (1) Su Emphasis on the principle of bitmap imaging using industry- standard software. This course builds on studies in basic two-dimensional design and provides the conceptual and technical foundation for more advanced work in color photography, graphic design, illustration, web-based and other digital medial. Primary software: Adobe Photoshop. Prerequisite: ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3420B. Vector Drawing (1) Su Emphasis on vector drawing as applied to problems in art and design. This course builds on studies in basic two-dimensional design and provides the conceptual and technical foundation for more advanced work in graphic design, animation, 3D modeling, and web design. Primary software: Adobe Illustrator. Prerequisite: ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3420C. Digital Page Composition (1) 5a Emphasis on the principles of layout using industry-standard software tools. This course builds on studies in basic two-dimensional design and provides the conceptual and technical foundation for more advanced work in typography and graphic design. Primary software: Quark Express. Prerequisite: ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3420D. Design for the Internet (1) F, Sp Emphasis on the principles of web design using industry-standard software. This course builds in studies in basic two-dimensional design and provides the conceptual and technical foundation for more advanced work in digital media and web design. Primary software: Macromedia Dreamweaver. Prerequisite: ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3430. Typography and Publication Design (3) F Orientation to typographic communications including methods and processes, aesthetics, readability, typographic systems, grids, layout, and digital page composition. Class meets 2 times/week for 3-hour sessions. Prerequisite: ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3435. Experimental Typography (3) Sp Investigation into experimental and expressive aspects of typographic communication. Emphasis is placed upon the historical development of letter design, letter and text as visual form, and typographical illustration. Prerequisite: ART 1120 ART 3440. Visual Communication (3) Sp Studies in perception, visual organization, media, design process, and integrated message formulation with word and image. Emphasis is placed on the application of visual language skills to communication problems. Class meets 2 times/week for 3-hour sessions. Prerequisites: ART 3430 or ART 3435 or consent of instructor. ART 3450. Design History and Theory (3) F Historical and theoretical perspectives for the visual communication majors including a survey of critical historical movements and figures, practical studies in semiotics and rhetoric, and contemporary theory and media. Course contents are explored through reading, writing, lecture, discussion, and studio projects. Prerequisites: ART 3430 or ART 3435 or consent of instructor. ART 3460. Illustration (3) F, Sp Introduction to theory, methods, tools and materials, and the professional practice of illustration. Emphasis is placed on concept development, media exploration and technique as applied to a variety of problems in pictorial communication. Prerequisites: ART 1110 and ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3515. Art Methods and Resources for Secondary Teachers I [Art Methods I] (3) F This class prepares the art education candidate for teaching in the classroom, grades 7-12 and adaptable to K- 6. Experiences will include art activities, processes, materials, tools and resources, with the development and preparation of the accompanying curricula materials, lesson plans and assessments by the candidate. Curriculum aligns with State of Utah's core curriculum and national standards in the visual arts. Content will focus on the foundations of art education programming, including the art elements and design principles. In addition, this class will examine classroom management strategies and practices for the beginning teacher in the contemporary classroom. Art Education majors should have completed 40 credit hours; minors must have completed 12 credit hours. Recommended: Professional Core Level, College of Education, or permission of instructor. This course is required for secondary certification and is designed be taken prior to student teaching. ART 3520. Art Methods and Resources for Secondary Teachers II [Art Methods II] (3) Sp Examination of advanced approaches, methodologies, and curriculum appropriate to teaching visual arts in grades 7-12, and adaptable to K- 6. Candidate will develop and prepare materials for advanced visual arts programming. Further investigation of classroom management practices appropriate to adolescents and young adults. Collaboration, mentor ship and leadership will be emphasized. Curriculum aligns with State of Utah's core curriculum and national standards in the visual arts. Art education Majors should have completed 40 credit hours; minors must have completed 12 credit hours. This course is required for secondary certification and is designed to be taken prior to student teaching. Prerequisite: ART 3515, or by consent of instructor. ART 3550. Photography: View Camera Techniques (3) F (odd years) The theory, aesthetics, and techniques of photographic image making with the view camera. Students will leam the operation of large format cameras, the Zone System method of negative exposure and development and methods for fine-tuning black and General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning & Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Health Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog