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66 Art Fine Arts Tour Art majors and minors should plan to participate in some of the excellent fine arts tours available. These include the annual fall tour to San Francisco to art galleries, museums, and to attend operas, Broadway plays, and musicals . The fine arts tours to Europe are conducted each summer, and to Mexico on a biennial basis during spring quarter in conjunction with the Art Department at the University of Utah . These tours are planned for a maximum learning experience at minimum cost. Up to 9 University credits may be earned on these summer tours and 15 credits for the quarter in Mexico. Detailed information is available in the office of the director of tours or in the Art Department office.
Graduate Study The Department of Art offers two graduate degrees and cooperates with the College of Education on another degree. The Master of Arts (MA) and the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) are offered by the Art Department. A Master of Education (MEd) with a specialization in art is offered through the College of Education . See the graduate catalog for prerequisites and further information.
Art Courses HU 101. Exploring Art. Develops understanding of basic principles underlying the visual forms of art in everyday life. (3F,W,Sp) 102. Beginning Design. Basic art elements with projects largely in two dimensions. Required of art majors. (3) 117. Introduction to Clay and Ceramic Processes. Introduction to basic cerramic techniques. Hand process and wheel throwing will be considered in the production of pottery and sculpture. (3F , W,Sp) 120. Basic Drawing. Introduction to the visual language of drawing, the graphic elements , the various drawing media, and the creative problems involved. Simple to complex subjects . (3F ,W,Sp ,Su) 122. Intermediate Drawing . A continuation of basic drawing emphasizing more complex drawing problems , techniques , and approaches. Prerequisite: Art 120. (3F ,W,Sp) 125. Basic Painting. Introduction to the visual language of painting with an emphasis upon the expressive aspects of color. A variety of techniques will be used: oil , acrylic . Prerequisites: Art 102 , 120. (3F,W,Sp) 140. Basic Photography. Operation of camera and related equipment , exposure and developing of black and white film, elementary enlarging and finishing with emphasis on composition and photographic aesthetics. (3F ,W,Sp) 141. Intermediate Photography. A continuation of Art 140 to further experience the photographer in technical controls, aesthetics. and thoughts with an introduction to experimental laboratory / darkroom techniques . Prerequisite: Art 140. (3F.Sp) 142. Intermediate Photography. Correct darkroom methods stressed. Problems in developing and printing. Special negative control methods: intensification. reduction , solarization, reticulation, tone line, and the positive and negative sandwich. Prerequisites: Art 140, 141. (3W) 143. Photo Lighting. Practical projects are assigned emphasizing floodlighting , flash , strobe . and natural lighting. Prerequisites: Art 140, 141, 142 . (3F) 144. Basic Photo Portraiture. Revealing personality and character. Study of the subject. desirable backgrounds , composition , and types of lighting. Prerequisites: Art 140, 141. (3F) 146. Film Making. A basic experience in cinema emphasizing the documentary and the 'fine art film. Maximum emphasis on film concepts , aesthetics, and production problems. Prerequisites: Art 140, 141. (3Sp) 150. Weaving-loom Methods. Theory of historic weaves and derivatives; plain , twill , and satin, including tapestry. leno, double weaves, and rug knotting techniques with emphasis on two-dimensional design principles. (3F,W)
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151. Nonloom Fiber Construction. An introduction to non loom weaving processes including experiences in macrame, knitting, and crochet. (3) 155. Basic Printmaking. An introduction to the theoretical and visual approach of printmaking. Studio work in the media of relief and intaglio. Prerequisites: Art 102,120. (3F ,W,Sp) 160. Basic Sculpture. Study of figure structure from the model. Use of clay over wire armature . Analysis of form and its use as sculptural expression. (3) 170. Art Theory and Analysis. Introductory course for art majors designed to familiarize new art students with basic art concepts as well as each of the areas offered by the department. To be taken freshman year. (SF) 217. Basic Ceramic Handbuilding. Introduction to techniques including pinch, coil , slab building, etc., as well as glaZing. Emphasis on pottery forms and decoration. Prerequisites: Art 101,102,117. (3F,W ,Sp) 218. Basic Ceramic Wheel Throwing. Emphasis on wheel technique. Stress on form and decoration. Introduction to firing processes . Prerequisite: Art 117 , 217. (3F,W,Sp) 251. Nonloom Fiber Construction. Advanced processes of non loom weaving including cardweaving. fiber baskets, and soft sculpture. Prerequisite: Art 151. (3)
HU 273. East Asian Civilization: Arts and Literature. A general survey of the arts and literature of China. Japan. and Korea in English translation. (4) HU 275. Survey of Western Art. Prehistoric through Classical. (3F) HU 276. Survey of Western Art. Medieval through Renaissance. (3W) HU 277. Survey of Western Art. Baroque through Modern. (3Sp) 279. History of Contemporary Painting. A text and other illustrative materials are used to help understand contemporary trends in art. (3F ,W,Sp) 290. Individual Project . Departmental office clearance and approval of instru'ctor required. (1 -9)'" 310. Art Methods for Elementary Grades. Methods of teaching various art pro· cesses. crafts. art history . and art appreciation in the elementary schools. Re quired preparation for a grade school teacher. (3F , W ,Sp) 312. Art Methods for Secondary Teachers. Methods of teaching art in the secondary schools. How to motivate various art processes , art history and ap· preciation. Curriculu m development. Required for art education majors. (4F) 317. Intermediate Ceramics. Continuing development of handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques. The study of firing techniques and introduction to glaze calculation. Prerequisite: Art 217. 218. (3F. W,Sp) 318. Ceramic Sculpture. The use of ceramic processes as they relate to sculpture. Particular emphasis placed on sculptural form and form-space relationships. Exploration of firing techniques. Prerequisite: Art 160, 217. (3Sp) 319. Anatomy for Artists. Analvsis of the anatomical structure of the human figure through textbook studies , drawing , and three-dimensional clay studies from live models. Prerequisite to life drawing . Prerequisite: Art 120. (3F) 320. Drawing and Composition. Advanced drawing problems emphasizing various approaches to composition. Prerequisites: Art 120, 122. (3Sp) 321. Life Drawing. Drawing from the live model , studying the design and structure of the human figure , exploring various graphic interpretations. Prerequisites: Art 120, 122, 319. (3F.W,Sp) 325. landscape Painting . Various ideas , approaches , techniques are explored in landscape painting. Several medias may be used. Includes field trips. Prere· quisites: Art 120. 125. (3F.Sp.Su)'" 327. Basic Watercolor. Experimental approaches with transparent watercolor, casein , gouache, and acrylics. Part of the quarter spent outdoors working from nature. Prerequisites: Art 120, 125. (3F,Sp) 330. Basic lettering. Problems in typography indication for advertising layouts. learning type faces, printing methods, and ordering type. little speedball and brush lettering taught. Guest artist lab fee. (3W) 331. Basic Advertising Design. Introduction principles and psychology of advertising . Thinking problems in media of newspaper , magaZine, television, trademarks, brochures. packages, posters , and corporate design. Grade is on concepts and thinking only. No art background needed. Guest artist lab fee. (3F)
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