Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 311 ART 3435 - Experimental Typography Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 - Graphic Design Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: ART 3430 or ART 3435 or consent of instructor. ART 3445 - Web Design for Visual Arts Credits: (3) Introduction to designing for the Internet. Emphasis on the application of visual communication principles to the creation of functioning, well designed websites. Course will include basic HTML and CSS programming, methods for organizing and understanding website content, ways and processes for working with clients and/or creating content, and ways to translate design and typographic fundamentals to the landscape of the Internet. Prerequisite: ART 1140 (Color Theory), ART 3420B (Vector Drawing), and ART 3420C (Digital Page Composition), or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit. ART 3455 - Design Theory and Practice Credits: (3) A thematic investigation of selected movements, theories, and figures from the history of graphic design. Topics are selected according to relevance and significance to the design profession in our current day and include the role of design research in contemporary practice. This is a studio course oriented to the interests of the visual communication program within the art major. Prerequisite: ART 3430 and ARTH 3451 or consent of instructor. ART 3460 - Illustration Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: ART 1110 and ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3500 - Advanced Time-Based Media/Video Art Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A project-oriented studio course providing a more in-depth exploration of time-based media as used by contemporary artists with an emphasis on video. We will explore installation, projection and the web as environments for video art, as well as other media which allows the employment of time as a central element. Prerequisite: ART 2750 . ART 3515 - Art Methods and Resources for Secondary Teachers I [Art Methods I] Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: (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] Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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, mentorship 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. Prerequisite: ART 3515 , or by consent of instructor. This course is required for secondary certification and is designed to be taken prior to student teaching. ART 3525 - Practicum: WSU ArtsBridge Service- Learning Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This service-learning course provides the fine arts teacher candidate with academic credit for designing and teaching an integrated arts course in a grade K-12 classroom or equivalent Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog