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  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to designing for the internet. Emphasis on the graphic design techniques and theories as applied to the web. Students explore best practices in web-based graphic design which includes implementing principles of branding, typography, usability, interface design, and information architecture. Students create web interfaces and design systems, and assemble them into working prototypes in preparation for web development. Prerequisite:    ART 3430
  • 3.00 Credits

    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. Prerequisite:    ART 1110 and ART 1120
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to Motion Design (in relation to Graphic Design) and will cover the history and aesthetics of motion design, ways to think in time and space, techniques and methods for planning motion sequences, ways to think about and design with typography in motion, and the use of motion-specific industry-standard software and tools (Apple Motion, Adobe Flash, Adobe After Effects). This course aims to: provide historic and current perspectives regarding motion graphics and design; introduce students to categories, styles, terminology and vocabulary used in motion graphics and design; introduce students to basic techniques, methods and concepts used in motion design; work with typography and image in terms of motion; reinforce graphic design tenets and practices, and show how they extend to motion design. Prerequisite:    ART 2435 and ART 3430
  • 3.00 Credits

    A project-oriented studio course providing a more in-depth exploration of time-based media as used by contemporary artists with an emphasis on video. We will explore installation, projection and the web as environments for video art, as well as other media which allows the employment of time as a central element. Prerequisite:    ART 2750
  • 3.00 Credits

    This class prepares the art education candidate for teaching in the classroom, grades 7-12 and adaptable to K- 6. Experiences will include art activities, processes, materials, tools and resources, with the development and preparation of the accompanying curricula materials, lesson plans and assessments by the candidate. Curriculum aligns with State of Utah's core curriculum and national standards in the visual arts. Content will focus on the foundations of art education programming, including the art elements and design principles. In addition, this class will examine classroom management strategies and practices for the beginning teacher in the contemporary classroom. Art Education majors should have completed 40 credit hours; minors must have completed 12 credit hours. Prerequisite: (Recommended) Professional Core Level, College of Education, or permission of instructor. This course is required for secondary certification and is designed be taken prior to student teaching.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examination of advanced approaches, methodologies, and curriculum appropriate to teaching visual arts in grades 7-12, and adaptable to K- 6. Candidate will develop and prepare materials for advanced visual arts programming. Further investigation of classroom management practices appropriate to adolescents and young adults. Collaboration, mentorship and leadership will be emphasized. Curriculum aligns with State of Utah's core curriculum and national standards in the visual arts. Art education Majors should have completed 40 credit hours; minors must have completed 12 credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 3515, or by consent of instructor. This course is required for secondary certification and is designed to be taken prior to student teaching. Prerequisite:    ART 3515
  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    This service-learning course provides the fine arts teacher candidate with academic credit for designing and teaching an integrated arts course in a grade K-12 classroom or equivalent community education program. The candidate will work closely with a University faculty mentor, host school teacher and ArtsBridge director in implementing and assessing integrated arts curricula and producing a final project by K-12 classroom students. Course components include: curricula pre-planning and implementation, in-class teaching, student assessment, candidate self-assessment and ArtsBridge seminar components.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examination of advanced approaches, methodologies, and curriculum appropriate to teaching visual arts in grades K-6. Candidate will develop and prepare materials for elementary visual arts programming, in alignment with state and national standards. Prerequisite:    ART 3515
  • 3.00 Credits

    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
  • 3.00 Credits

    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. Prerequisite:    ART 1120 and ART 116 and ART 1160 and ART 260 and ART 2600