183 I ART 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) F, S Individually chosen readings on specialized topic supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. ART 4890. 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: By instructor approval only and previous or concurrent enrollment in art classes as specified by each area of emphasis. ART 4900. Individual Studies (1-3) F, S Individual studies in selected areas of emphasis. Open to juniors and seniors by instructor approval only. ART *4910. Photography: Internship (1-3) Students have the opportunity to engage in a close learning relationship with professional photographers. These opportunities include workshops, seminars, professional assistantships, and residencies. Students will be responsible for researching and proposing mentorships. Area faculty will approve proposals, help place students with mentors and review the progress of mentorships. Prerequisite: ART 3150 or consent of instructor. ART *4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. ART 4930. Teaching Assistantship Experience (2) F, S Designed for students who wish to gain teaching experience for graduate school. By observation and participation with the instructor, students will learn how a basic art course is designed and taught. Prerequisites: Student must be in the BFA program and have instructor consent. ART 4990. BFA Thesis (3) F, S Emphasis on portfolio preparation and professional writing skills pertinent to the completion of the BFA Thesis Exhibit and future career applications. Students work on the development and synthesis of ideas, and fine-tune relevant artistic and critical evaluation skills. During this course students will be required to produce new work for the BFA Thesis Exhibit. Prerequisites: Senior level BFA student. Completion of ART 3995 BFA Seminar. Registration by departmental approval only. Course cannot be taken during the semester immediately following BFA Seminar. *May be repeatedfor credit - consult with faculty advisor. ART HISTORY COURSES - ARTH ARTH CA1090. Art and Architecture of the World: Paleolithic-AD 1000 (4) F A global survey of the history of art and architecture from BC 15,000 to AD 1000. Visual art from the first artistic expressions on rocks to the art of emerging civilizations (such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, and Africa), and the monuments and small- scale artifacts of the Medieval Ages will be analyzed in its historical, social, political, and broader cultural contexts. ARTH CA1100. Art and Architecture of the World: AD 1000-Present (4) 5 A global survey of the history of art and architecture from AD 1000 to the present. Visual art from Gothic cathedrals and Islamic book art to Renaissance Europe and the Chinese Empire, from the Age of Enlightenment to contemporary art will be analyzed in its historical, social, political, and broader cultural contexts. ARTH 2040. Art and Architecture of Asia (4) F, S A historical account of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of Asia (India, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, China, Korea, and Japan), including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of each country. ARTH 3030. Native American Art of the Southwest: From the Anasazi to the Present (4) 5 (odd years) Focuses on the arts of the Native Americans in the Southwest from their archaeological past to the present with occasional relevant explorations of Native American art in general. Study of traditional and contemporary modes of artistic expressions. ARTH 3040. Modern Art (4) F The history of the visual arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture and photography) from 1850 to the 1950s. Study of issues in European and American Modernism; multicultural perspectives; the political, social, and intellectual history informing the arts of that period. Prerequisite: ARTH CA1100 or consent of instructor. ARTH 3050. Contemporary Art (4) 5 (even years) Critical analysis of developments in the arts (including multimedia art, photography, performance art, installations, and feminist art) from 1960s to the present. Emphasis on post modem currents and issues and their study in the context of broader cultural contexts. Prerequisite: ARTH CA1100 or consent of instructor. ARTH 3060. The Art and Architecture of India (4) S (even years) An historical account of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of India, including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of various regions. ARTH 3070. The Art and Architecture of China (4) 5 (odd years) An historical account of the architecture, sculpture and painting of China including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of different regions. ARTH 3080. The Art and Architecture of Japan (4) F (odd years) An historical account of the architecture, sculpture and painting of Japan, including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of different regions. ARTH 3100. The Art and Architecture of the Islamic World (4) F (even years) An historical survey of the architecture, sculpture, and painting of the Islamic world, including the political, religious, and intellectual history informing the arts of different countries: Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, North Africa, India, Spain, and Indonesia. ARTH 3950. Photography: History, Theory and Criticism (4) 5 (odd years) This is a reading, writing and discussion course, which addresses historical and contemporary issues of photographic art practices. Written projects and class discussions will focus on developing a critical understanding of the readings as they relate to the historical development and contemporary practice of photography as a fine art, to the influence photography has had on the history of art and to the broader cultural impact of photography and digital media. Prerequisite ARTH CA1100 or consent of instructor. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE 4rfs & Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business 8 Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA/MSN MSRS CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social 8 Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog