148 DEPARTMENT visual Arts Chair: Drex M. Brooks Location: Ethel Wattis Kimball Visual Arts Center Telephone Contact: Cynthia Kurien 801-626-6455 Professors: Naseem Banerji, Mark Biddle, Drex M. Brooks, David N. Cox,James C.Jacobs, Suzanne L. Kanatsiz, Susan Makov, Angelika Pagel; Associate Professor: Kathleen "K" Stevenson; Assistant Professor: Matthew P. Choberka; Instructors: Susan Barratt, Larry darks on Uur 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 that 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 judgment. 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, and visual communication,. 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 directly 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 that 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. 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 (27 credit hours) The following are required for all BA./BS./B.F.A. majors and should be complete 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 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) 5 (e) The Art and Architecture of China (4) S (o) The Art and Architecture of Japan (4) F(o) The Art and Architecture of the Islamic World (4) F (e) Photography: History, Theory and Criticism (4) S (o) Art Major general art bachelor degree (b.a. or b.s.) The following requirements replace the General emphasis of the Art BA./ BS. degree. The Two Dimensional, Three Dimensional, Photography and Visual Communication emphasis areas of the ArtBA./BS. degree are in the process of being eliminated and are therefore not listed in this catalog. For more information contact the Art Department. » 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 refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 36. » 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. Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog