159 I ART HUl 115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) F, S An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will leam to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, music, and other Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Cross listed in COMM, ENGL, FL, LIBS, & THEA. ART 1120. Design: 2D (3) F, S, Su Introduction to visual language using two-dimensional media. This course examines the structure of images and helps the student develop strategies for interpreting and constructing ones which communicate effectively. Theory and application of color is included. ART 1130. Design: 3D (3) F, S The study of fundamental design principles and techniques including working knowledge of various design methods and their relationship to the conceptualization, development, and completion of three-dimensional design projects. ART 1140. Color Theory (3) F, S This is an incorporated lecture and studio course that provides a basis for understanding the history, concepts, and practice of color theory as a pivotal area of Visual Arts. Studio projects will investigate both additive and subtractive color theory, and include instruction in digital media-based color, using Photoshop. ART 1150. Basic Photography (3) Su, F, S Introduction to black and white photography. Students leam the use of the camera, film, and print processing, and gain an aesthetic sense of the medium. ART 2050. Photographing Artwork (1) TBA Photographing artwork for portfolios: photographing of two- and three-dimensional artwork. Emphasis on reproduction of quality slides, including masking and labeling of slides for juried activities, career and graduate school application. Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: ART 1150 or consent of instructor. ART 2150. Intermediate Photography (3) F, S Production of high quality black and white photographs. Introduction to the zone system of exposure, printing, toning, exhibiting. A highly disciplined craft and concept course to help develop technical and aesthetic skills in black and white photography. Prerequisite: ART 1150 or consent of instructor. ART 2200. Introduction to Printmaking (3) F, S An introduction to all printmaking classes covering the processes of intaglio, screenprinting, relief, lithography, and monotype. Students are provided with the fundamentals of each process and experience with each one. This class is a prerequisite for all printmaking classes. ART 2310. Introduction to Ceramic Art (3) F, S Introduction to clay and glaze, ceramic design, handbuilt and wheelthrown forming techniques, and traditional and contemporary firing processes. ART 2350. Small Metals/Jewelry I (3) F, S Introduction to tools, materials, and basic techniques of fabrication and casting, with an emphasis on design. ART 2600. Painting I (3) F, S Introduction to painting including the construction and design of paintings, investigations into the character and actions of various paints and techniques (traditional and contemporary) on a variety of surfaces. ART 2700. Sculpture I (3) F, S An introduction to the essential methods and materials of sculpture including modeling, carving, casting, and construction with emphasis on contemporary activity in sculpture and with projects designed to practice concept development. ART 2830. Directed Readings (1-3) F, S Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. ART 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-2, 6 maximum) F, S An opportunity for students to receive academic credit for faculty approved on-the-job learning experiences within certain visual arts areas of emphasis. C/NC only. Prerequisites: Instmctor approval (before enrollment) and previous or concurrent enrollment in art classes as specified by each area of emphasis. I ART 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under I this number. The specific title and credit authorized will be determined by the department. ART 3120. Figure Drawing (3) F, S Study of the anatomical structure of the human body. The student, by means of drawing from the model, explores literal and experimental interpretation of form. Prerequisites: ART 1110 and ART 1120; or consent of instructor. ART 3150. Photography Seminar (3) F, S 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. Other topics covered will be an introduction to professional medium-format cameras, fine-tuning silver-based photographic printings and improving ability in critical discourse and writing. Prerequisite: ART 2150. ART 3200. Intermediate Printmaking (3) 5 I An intermediate level class with emphasis on screenprinting, relief, I 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) 5 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, S Development of design concepts and procedures with emphasis on basic techniques and concept development in fabrication, casting, I enameling, cold connectors, surface enrichment. Prerequisite: ART 2350 or consent of instmctor. 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, Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog Generai PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL SocialS Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus