• ART 4630: 2D Animation II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Studio class for animation students interested in advanced studies and techniques in 2D animation. Emphasizes two-dimensional animation practices, drawing, workflow, design, rendering and modeling through motion. Students will learn and master best practices for a studio animation environment through individual and group projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate mastery of animation principles. 2. Produce professional quality animated projects in group or individual settings. 3. Execute production plans in a collaborative setting with other students. 4. Persist in an artistic vision through the rigors of the production process. Prerequisites: ART 3630 (Grade C or higher). SP
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• ART 4660: 3D Animation II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Companion course to ART 3650. Offers greater depth in character design, rigging, forward and inverse kinematics, weight painting, physical simulations, virtual camera control, key framing, shape keys, material generation, texture mapping, volumetrics, constraints, asset gathering, and environmental mapping. 3D software will be used to collaborate with other students on group projects and short, animated films. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Design and produce a short animated film from scratch. 2. Collaborate with other students in realistic studio roles to finish a film. 3. Develop goals with milestones that are both realistic and ambitious in order to successfully create a film. 4. Create goals that can be divided into achievable parts and then delegated. Course fee required. Prerequisites: ART 3610 or DES 3600 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• ART 4700: Photographic Alternative Process

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Studio class in advanced photography course providing an introduction to 19th-century and other early photographic processes with an emphasis on hand-coated, non-silver emulsions. Objectives include development of an understanding of non-silver photography (how it works in theory and in practice), an appreciation for photography as it originated in the 19th century, an aesthetic sense for evaluating photos, knowledge of digital techniques as applied to old technology, an ability to use the camera as a tool for creative expression as well as a form of visual thinking, the ability to manipulate formal elements to achieve better compositions, and craftsmanship to produce portfolio-quality photographs. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explore and understand unique and "niche" photographic situations and the processes used to photograph them. 2. Formulate and execute photographic work leveraging specialized equipment. 3. Assess and Solve problems and limitations encountered in pursuit of a photographic result. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 1050 or ART 2060 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• ART 4710: Special Effects Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Studio class focusing on processes and practices for high speed time based, pyrotechnic, and other forms of special effects photography. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Pre-visualize, plan, and execute high speed time based photographic effects shots. 2. Synthesize effects photography solutions for diverse client needs. 3. Instruct other people in proper safety procedures related to effects photography. Prerequisites: ART 1050 or ART 2060 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• ART 4800R: Senior Exhibition

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Required for Art Majors. Students will prepare a senior portfolio, learn professional methods for preparing art work for show, and present their work to the public in a gallery experience. Students must successfully complete Junior Portfolio Review before enrolling in this course. BFA students are required to take this course twice. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Know how and prepare for a final art show. 2. Understand and apply ways to hang and set up an art show. 3. Build an online presence with artwork. 4. Understand how to work with others in a group setting through scheduling and conflict resolution. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• ART 4810: Senior Animation Capstone

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Required for Art Majors within the Animation Emphasis. Students will create an animated portfolio piece from concept to final release and present their work for public viewing. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate functional understanding of the complete production process for an animated short film. 2. Demonstrate the work ethic and focus necessary to start and complete a long, difficult project. 3. Understand how to decide (and defend their choice) whether a group or solo approach to a project is the best fit. 4. Understand how to work with others in a group setting through scheduling and conflict resolution. 5. Understand how to create public awareness for the unveiling of a finished piece. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. FA, SP
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• ART 4910R: Art Travel Study: Domestic and International

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Guided field trip to predetermined domestic or international locations. The trip will include tours to museums, art attractions and historical sites to develop students appreciation and refine art skills. The course offers opportunities to view art masterpieces in order to develop aesthetic appreciation as well as critical and analytical skills as demonstrated in reflective written work. This course will also include hands on studio or personal practice options to create artwork. Repeatable up to 9 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Instructor permission is optional at the request of the instructor. For domestic travel, see instructor for additional travel costs that may apply. For international travel, see studyabroad.utahtech.edu for additional travel costs that may apply. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze issues in relation to art with appreciation for disparate viewpoints. 2. Create a sense of confidence through independence, goal accomplishment, and sense of purpose. 3. Develop and nurture an awareness of cultural difference and an understanding of culture's role in shaping beliefs, practices and perceptions. 4. Develop skills in relation to responsibility, problem-solving, and adaptability in order to manage the new challenges of daily life in a different culture. 5. Apply an analysis of formal principles/elements of art, visual vocabulary, and knowledge of major monuments and artists in order to adeptly approach unfamiliar art. FA, SP, SU
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• ART 4950R: Art Internship

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  For Art and Integrated Studies majors pursuing an emphasis in Art who have completed at least one upper-division Art studio class. Designed to increase students' competencies and initiate networking, exposes students to professional art affiliations inclusive of art museums, galleries, artist studios, and various art groups and committees. Variable credit 1.0 - 3.0. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply their classroom and studio learning to outside professional art affiliations. Prerequisites: Art major or Integrated Studies major (with an Art emphasis); AND Advanced standing. FA, SP, SU
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• ART 4990R: Seminar in Art

  0.50 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, either students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other nontraditional instruction methods. Note that this course in an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. Fees may be required for some seminar courses and instructor permission will be optional at the request of the instructor. Repeatable up to 6 credits per graduation requirements. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate and analyze how their non-traditional instruction of choice applies to their course of study.
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• ART 4995: Art for VR/XR Internship 01

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Course for students seeking a certificate in Art for VR/XR. This is the first of two Seminar Courses in which students will work collaboratively with Design students and Computer Science students on VR/XR projects. Art students in this course will create artistic assets for VR/XR deployment and participate in the creative process of planning, synthesizing, assembling and publishing VR/XR projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Model pipeline-compatible assets for VR/XR applications. 2. Revise VR/XR assets to account for feedback from team members and clients. FA
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