382 Course Descriptions 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. Prerequisite: 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. Prerequisite: ART 1110 and ART 1120 or consent of instructor. ART 3500 - Advanced Time-Based Media/Video Art (3) 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] (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. 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] (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, 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-Learn ing (1-6) 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 community education program. The candidate will work closely with a University faculty mentor, host school teacher and ArtsBridge director in implementing and assessing integrated arts curricula and producing a final project by K-12 classroom students. Course components include: curricula pre-planning and implementation, in-class teaching, student assessment, candidate self-assessment and ArtsBridge seminar components. By permission only. Fine arts education content area supervisor and successful interview with faculty mentor and/or ArtsBridge director. Content methodology course(s) complete or in progress. 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 learn the operation of large format cameras, the Zone System method of negative exposure and development and methods for fine- tuning black and white photographic printing. The history of and contemporary trends in working with large format negatives will also be explored. Prerequisite: ART 3150 or consent of instructor. ART 3600 - Painting II (3) F, Sp Consolidates and further develops material covered in Painting I. Investigations include the figure, mixed media, and abstraction. Historical precedents are discussed through slide lecture as an aid to development. Prerequisite: ART 1120 and ART 2600; or consent of instructor. ART 3700 - Sculpture II (3) Sp An introduction to the form language of sculpture with projects designed to develop conceptual thinking skills, to learn technical skills, and to explore new areas of interest in the three-dimensional visual arts. Prerequisite: ART 1130 and ART 2700; or consent of instructor. ART 3720 - Public Art (3) TBA Public Art focuses on contemporary public art and includes an historical overview. Successful examples of public art proposals will be presented and analyzed. Students will learn the steps necessary to research, collaborate and implement a public art commission. Each student will research a current national public art "call for proposals". The student will then prepare and submit a completed public art research project to the national venue. In addition, a three-dimensional fabricated, architectural model will be required as a final project. Course activity may include an actual public art commission in the region. Students will receive a letter grade and can repeat the course for additional credit a maximum for 2 times (6 credit hours total). Prerequisite: ART 1120, ART 1130 and on of the following: ART 2200, ART 2310, ART 2600, ART 2700. ART 3800 - Travel-Study Studio (1-3) Variable title course Studio projects will be based in response to the opportunities afforded by travel-study. These works may be a direct response to the country or region and its culture or they may be related to an event that takes place in that area while students are visiting. Instruction will be given in English. Prerequisite: ART 1040 or Instructor's Approval. Can be repeated up to 4 times and up to 12 credit hours. ART 3995 - BFA Seminar (3) F, Sp This is a seminar/discussion and studio course that guides BFA students in the research, development, and articulation of a thematic body of work, within the context of contemporary art. Studio projects will be directed toward bringing individual vision toward full expression. Prerequisite: BFA students who have completed second-level course in their studio area only. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog