160 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) Su 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 instmctor. ART 3420D. Design for the Internet (1) F, S 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 instmctor. ART 3435. Experimental Typography (3) 5 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) 5 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, S 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 3510. Art Methods & Resources for Secondary Teachers (3) F Experiences with the various art processes, tools, and media available and appropriate to teaching secondary school art, including audio and visual instructional resources, and examination of approaches to teaching. Requires at least 10 hours of observation/ participation with a variety of populations and educational situations. Prerequisites: Completion of Level One Program, College of Education, or permission of Instructor; Art Teaching Majors should have completed 40 credit hours; Minors must have completed 12 credit hours. This course must be taken before student teaching 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 instmctor. ART 3600. Painting II (3) F, S 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. Prerequisites: ART 1120 and 2600; or consent of instructor. ART 3700. Sculpture II (3) S An introduction to the form language of sculpture with projects designed to develop conceptual thinking skills, to leam technical skills, and to explore new areas of interest in the three-dimensional visual arts. Prerequisites: ART 1130 and 2700; or consent of instmctor. 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. Prerequisites: ART 1120, ART 1130 and on of the following ART 2200, ART 2310, ART 2600, ART 2700. ART 3750. Color Photography (3) F, S Emphasis will be placed on the creative aspects of color photography. Students will explore the theory, practice, and aesthetics of shooting and printing color photographic materials. Using digital media and new technology as a means for creative expression and investigation in color photography will also be a main concern in this course. Prerequisites: ART 3150 and ART 1140 or consent of instmctor. ART 3850. Documentary Photography (3) TBA The theory, practice, and aesthetics of photojournalism and of producing photographic documentary projects. In this project-oriented class, emphasis will be placed on the students defining areas of inquiries and using the camera to present a concise record using photographs as the main vehicle for communicating their concerns. Prerequisite: ART 3150 or consent of instructor. ART 3995. BFA Seminar (3) F, S 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. Prerequisites: BFA students who have completed second-level course in their studio area only. ART *4110. Advanced Drawing (3) 5 Continued drawing exploration in various media with emphasis on focused personal direction, independent serial work, presentation of assigned research into related contemporary work, active participation in the critique process. Prerequisite: ART 3120 or consent of instructor. Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog