Visual Arts Visual Arts Information 480. Senior Project (3) A, W, 5 An individual project which applies to each student's area of emphasis. Projects must be approved by the theatre area coordinator. Upon completion, a written evaluation of the project must be submitted to the theatre area coordinator. A 483. Directed Readings (1-3) 489. Cooperative Work Experience (3) Actual participation with outside performing arts organizations in the day to day activity of a performing arts organization will introduce the student to the professional application of classroom skill and knowledge. The experience will be arranged through the department, but will require application by the student to the organization. Possibilities include but are not limited to: Repertory Dance Theatre; Ballet West or Utah Symphony (management or tech only); Utah Shakespearean Festival; Salt Lake Acting Company. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) 499. Senior Seminar (3) A A colloquium style class which draws students from various interests together in a mutual exploration of theatre research and production. DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS Chair: James McBeth Location: Collett Art Studio, Room 104 Telephone Contact: Elaine Luhn 626-662616455 Professors: Arthur R. Adelmann, Dale W. Bryner, David N. Cox, James R. McBeth, Richard J. Van Wagoner; Associate Professors: Mark Biddle, James Jacobs, Susan Makov; Assistant Professors: Drex M. Brooks, Angelika Pagel. Description The Department of Visual Arts offers a variety of programs for both the art major and the non-art major student. Programs leading to the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees are offered for those seeking to become art teachers, commercial artists (in the areas of graphic design or illustration), photographers, or artists with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: ceramics, drawing, jewelry, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and weaving. Associate of applied science degrees are offered in commercial photography and visual communications/design. The importance of education in the visual arts is gaining increased recognition. Many art majors find rewarding employment opportunities in the visual arts; others seek and realize the satisfaction of personal creativity enabling them to influence the visual environment of our technological society. Non-art majors satisfy their aesthetic curiosity and creative needs in both general education classes and the art studio classes. Education A rigorous foundation program during the freshman year prepares the art major for the more advanced courses within the art program. Departmental course offerings are enriched with visiting artists, workshops and special classes not offered in the regular curriculum. Practical experience in making art, in critiquing, selecting and preparing work for exhibition at Weber State, is part of the educational program in art for the student. Solo and/or group shows are encouraged for seniors. Students will work with their advisor and with the curator of art in arranging exhibitions. The Department of Visual Arts reserves the right to exclude works deemed inappropriate for exhibition. The Department of Visual Arts is also committed to preparing students who wish to seek admission to graduate programs in the visual arts. Art students from Weber State have had success in gaining acceptance to and completing graduate programs in universities throughout the United States. Transfer students must present a portfolio to be reviewed by an art faculty committee in order to determine the art classes that will be required for completion of their art program at Weber State. A minimum number of residency credit hours are required. They are as follows: 15 credit hours for the 60 hours major, 21 for the 83 hour major, 6 for the art minor, and 7 for the photography minor. Studio Fees Studio fees are required of students enrolled in the following art classes: ceramics, jewelry design, oil/acrylic painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and weaving. Because of changes in the costs of art materials, such fees will be subject to annual review and possible change. PROGRAM: ART MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE Areas of Emphasis: • General Art • Art Teaching • Photography • Two Dimensional • Three Dimensional • Visual Communications/Design • Visual Communications/Illustration Option 1 (60 credit hours) minor required: • In addition to the foundation and core requirements (see below), the student is required to take 24 credit hours as outlined in a chosen area of emphasis (with the exception of the Photography Emphasis—see "Specific Requirements" below). Option 2 (83 credit hours) no minor required: • Students may request this option after completing the foundation requirement. Those requesting this option will be admitted to the program provided they have a 3.0 GPA and receive a positive recommendation of the art faculty following a portfolio review of their work. • In addition to completing the sixty credit hour requirement as outlined in Option 1, the student shall complete another 23 credit hours after having sought and gained admittance to the Option 2 program. • Specific courses will be determined in consultation with the Department of Visual Arts chair so that an individualized program can be designed to meet the needs of each student. General Requirements: Specific Requirements (see index). Requirements for General Education (see index). Art majors must have a C or better in major courses. Art majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above.) Specific Requirements: Foundation (19 credit hours) for all emphases the freshman year: • Art 180 (3) (offered Autumn quarter only.) • Drawing : Art 111 (4), 112 (4), (offered Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters.) • Design : Art 116 (4), 117 (4), (offered Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters.) Core (17 credit hours) All Emphases (except Photography): • Art HU201 (3), HU202 (3), HU203 (3), 218 (3), Photo 101 (5). Core (14 credit hours) Photography Emphasis only: • Art HU202 (3), HU203 (3), 218 (3), Photo 101 (5). Emphasis (Required in addition to foundation and core): Art majors who have completed the foundation and core requirement are permitted to take the 300 level studio class without the 200 prerequisite (except ceramics, photography and visual communications). Students who have not completed the foundation and core and who wish to take specialized studio courses must take the 200 level studio course. General Art Emphasis: Option 1 (24 credit hours): Art 312 (3), 360 or 260 (3), 370 or 270 (3); five of the following: 231 (3), 242 (3), 243 (4), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 365 or 265 (3), one printmaking class 322 or 323 or 324, or 222 or 223 or 224 (3), one art class approved by the department chair. Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Art Teaching Emphasis: Option 1 (24 credit hours): Art 231 (3), 335 or 235 (3), 351 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 370 or 270 (3); one of the following: Art 243 (4), 322 or 222 (3), 323 or 223 (3), 324 or 224 (3); one of the following: 360 or 260 (3), 365 or 265 (3). Support course required: Commun HU102 (3). (Art 351 must be completed prior to commencing student teaching or similar training.) Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). The following specifics also apply: This is a composite art teaching major. The student must have an emphasis in two of the following areas: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, illustration, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, weaving. Photography Emphasis: Option 1 (27 credit hours): Art 309 (3); Photo 201 (4), 210 (4), 319 (4), 321 (4), 470 (4), 499 (4). Support courses recommended: Art 289 (1-9), 489 (1-9); Photo 216 (4), 310 (4), 340 (4), 479 (2), 492 (1-6). Two Dimensional Emphasis: Option 1 (24 credit hours): Art 312 (3); one of the following: Art 231 (3), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 370 or 270 (3); one of the following: Art 322 or 222 (3), 323 or 223 (3), 324 or 224 (3); one of the following: Art 360 or 260 (3), 365 or 265 (3). Elect 12 credit hours from the following: Art 243 (4), 322 or 222 (3), 323 or 223 (3), 324 or 224 (3), 360 or 260 (3), 365 or 265 (3), 411 (3), 422 (3), 423 (3), 424 (3), 460 (3), 465 (3), 490 (3), 491 (3), Photo 319(4). Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Three Dimensional Emphasis: Option 1 (24 credit hours): Art 231 (3), 312 (3), 335 or 235 (3), 354 or 254 (3), 370 or 270 (3); elect 9 credit hours from the following: Art 331 (3), 430 (3), 431 (3), 435 (3), 454 (3), 470 (3), 490 (3), 491 (3). Option 2: An additional 23 credit hours (see above for details). Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 110 111 Continuing Education