• ART 3080R: Advanced Photography III: Nature Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class in advanced photography providing instruction and field experience in natural history and wildlife photography field techniques. Objectives include development of an understanding of natural history as it affects photography, an appreciation of wildlife behavior, ecosystems, adaptations, etc. and the allowances, processes and tools necessary to represent them photographically and ethically. Emphasis will be placed on planning and pre-visualization in addition to field techniques necessary to create and collect publishable imagery. Repeatable up to six credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Know how to study an animal and/or geographic area in order to maximize photographic opportunity. 2. Develop familiarity with field practices necessary to capture fleeting moments photographically. 3. Learn general Knowledge of Photography. 3. Develop understanding of how to use scientific knowledge and research as artistic tools. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 3040 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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• ART 3110: Creative Perspective Drawing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class for art students, and students interested in furthering their drawing experiences with more individualized conceptual and subject variation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop in image concept and varied space presentation through individual projects and use of specific space orientation. 2. Develop a more proficient use of overall composition through varied projects geared towards balance and utilization of image space. 3. Understand fully the use of foreground/background in medium of choice through production of assignments in objective/non-objective format. 4. Understand various creative perspective outlets in drawing through personal presentation of medium and final portfolio work. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 1110 (Grade C- or higher). FA (odd)
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• ART 3130: 3-D Design II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class for art students and others interested in art and design. Reviews fundamental design principles and techniques. Covers various design methods and their relationship to the conceptualization, development, and completion of three-dimensional design projects while emphasizing critical thinking and analysis. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand fundamental design principles and techniques. 2. Create design projects with a range of different media. 3. Create three-dimensional design projects that demonstrate successful application of design methods. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 1130 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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• ART 3190R: Intermediate Sculpture

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class for art students, and students interested in further 3-dimensional design experience. Includes further exploration of sculpting methods with emphasis on design, self-expression, critical thinking, and analysis, using lecture, visual images, field trips to sculptors' studios, and studio practice. Fulfills prerequisite for ART 4190R. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify methods of contemporary sculpting with an emphasis on sculptural design and self-expression. 2. Analyze and problem solve issues related to 3-D art presentation. 3. Understand present day sculpture as a product of dimensional and volumetric forms created throughout the history of art and through individual art creation. Prerequisites: ART 2190 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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• ART 3200: Contemporary Painting I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class for art students, and students interested in contemporary painting. Includes exploration of non-traditional painting using lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice to create painted compositions using visual elements of form, color, line and image incorporated into individual artistic styles. Fulfills prerequisite to ART 4200R. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop individual concepts and skills in varied painting media by creating projects using varied subject and style format. 2. Create projects using space and creative format that emphasize design and composition proficiency. 3. State their own personal/individual style, subject and media through portfolio work for presentation, critique and final grade. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 2210 or ART 2250 (Grade C- or higher). FA (even)
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• ART 3210: Head Painting

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class for art students and other interested in further painting experiences. Covers constructing a painting, including steps and techniques such as drawing shapes; using size, angle, and position; drawing values; and applying dark, middle, and light colors. Students will be able to paint recognizable images and continue study in the medium. Students will paint a portrait showing a likeness and be prepared for further study. Fulfills prerequisite for ART 4210R. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Receive practical experience in producing quick gestural oil painting, assessed by oil paintings for class critique and portfolio for grading. 2. Produce studies of faces from different light sources, with warm and cool colors, assessed by class projects for critique and portfolio for grading. 3. Produce finished significant larger portrait painting, both aesthetically pleasing and expressive, assessed by class painting for student art show and portfolio. 4. Improve the understanding of what the student sees, assessed by painting to march relative shadow shapes to models. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 2210 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• ART 3230: Figure Painting

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class for art students and students interested in further painting experiences. Covers constructing a figure painting through various steps and a single technique, by painting values; applying dark, middle, and light colors. Students will be able to paint recognizable figurative images and continue study in the medium. Live draped and undraped models will be used. Prerequisite for ART 4230R. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Paint figures proportionately and accurately with use of value and color. 2. Understand how light can change the feel and visual elements in a figure. 3. Work through errors within a figure painting through focus and repetition. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 2210 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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• ART 3250: Intermediate Watercolor

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class for art students, and students interested further watercolor painting. Explores creative approaches to watercolor, emphasizing image painting and experimentation using additive / subtractive elements of painting. Fulfills prerequisite to ART 4250R. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand how to apply watercolor to various papers through experience. 2. Know watercolor art forms by studying various artists and experimenting with those various methods. 3. Learn intermediate composition and drawing skills. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 2250 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• ART 3270: Phenomenon of Color

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For art students and others interested in color. Explores various color theories and their interpretation and application in visual arts and design media, as well as color interaction, applied color skills, optical phenomena, and development of the creative process. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire the basics of color principles and how they relate to art creation through visual projects based on Josef Albers color interactions. 2. Acquire the knowledge of color uses as they relate to individual creativity through projects based on color theory and art image interpretation. 3. Exposed to the use of varied art historical color examples through research and report on international cultural use of color. 4. Determine various elements of color interaction and display through project final portfolio on color analysis and critique. Course fee required. FA, SP
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• ART 3410: Life Drawing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class for art students and others interested in further study in drawing the human form. Explores various drawing techniques, emphasizing greater accuracy in anatomical structure and form. Fulfills prerequisite for ART 4410R. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Receive practical experience develop confidence in gesture drawing, assessed by produce quick drawing of figure for critique and portfolio. 2. Demonstrate accuracy through measuring, observation, and mapping, assessed by drawings for class critique and portfolio. 3. Demonstrate the use of light and shadow for grade assessed by assignments demonstrating light and shadow for grade. 4. Receive practical experience in the use of a variety of materials assessed by performance of assignments. 5. Receive practical experience in the use of a variety of materials assessed by performance of assignments. 6. Demonstrate the use of edges assessed by assignments for class critique and portfolio. 7. Evaluate anatomy of major bones and muscles assessed by projects graded. 8. Demonstrate basic structure and constructing the figure assessed by projects using straight line and basic shapes. Course fee required. FA, SP
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