• ART 3640: 3D Character Design and Rigging

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduces three-dimensional character design techniques and principles. Introduces character rigging techniques and principles, including constraints, simple drivers, weight painting, and linking. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Design appealing 3D characters using industry-accepted principles and practices. 2. Create rig-ready character models and materials using 3D software. 3. Create production-ready character rigs using 3D software. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 2610 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• ART 3650: 3D Animation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  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. Produce a short animated film from scratch. 2. Collaborate with other students in realistic studio roles to finish their film. 3. Develop goals with milestones that are both realistic and ambitious in order to successfully create their film. 4. Complete their goals by dividing them into achievable parts and delegating work. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DES 3600 or ART 3610 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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• ART 3800: Business of Art (ALPP)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Learn the essential elements to the business of art through copyrights, business set up, inventory, marketing, grant writing, and other needed information. Guest speakers will present their approach to the business side of art. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Know how to run a business in art. 2. Map out a plan for marketing an art business. 3. Start an inventory system and update it. 4. Learn about taxes and how to prepare for yearly review. 5. Understand copyright law and its application to business. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ACT score of 28 or higher; OR ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1010D (Grade C- or higher). FA (even), SP
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• ART 3910R: Digital Painting

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Digital Studio class for art students and other interested in digital painting experiences. Covers constructing a digital painting, including steps and techniques such as drawing/painting shapes, using size, angle, and position, drawing values, and applying dark, middle, and light colors. Successful completers will be able to paint recognizable images and scenes. 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 digital painting tools available. 2. Use the software and drawing tablet with efficiency. 3. Compose a 3D space on a 2D surface. 4. Recognize the various uses for digital art. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 1110 and ART 1120 (Both grade C- or higher) or DES 1300 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• ART 3990: Seminar in Art

  0.50 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State 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. **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, this course, applies to their course of study.
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• ART 4000R: Ceramic Technology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers kiln design, construction, and maintenance; ceramic surfaces; glaze calculations; clay composition; firing techniques; and studio practices and safety. Students will be asked to apply these concepts in the ceramics studio as part of their coursework. Repeatable for maximum of 3 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop the ability to conceive, plan, and produce ceramics specific tools, glaze, clays, and works by using a variety of pottery equipment, tools, kilns and other methods. 2. Develop a comprehensive awareness of good design and function in ceramics as shown by the quality of work produced through form, surface, function, and overall design elements. 3. Develop the ability to evaluate quality objectively through verbal and written critique, both historical, as well as modern. 4. Develop a sound, safe working knowledge and understanding of ceramic materials, chemicals, clays, firing methods, and works within the ceramic field of study. Course fee required. Prerequisites: ART 3570 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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• ART 4110R: Expressive Drawing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class for art students and students interested in further study of drawing. Explores principles of linear perspective, space, and composition application. 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. Develop in image concept and varied subject form through individual project and overall body of work. 2. Develop a more proficient use of expressive topic through varied project subject presentation and critique. 3. Demonstrate fully the use of statement in media form through projects in objective/non-objective visual. 4. Recognize various personal expression outlets in drawing presentation through critique of visual work in drawing through non-conventional outlet of media and final portfolio or exhibition work. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 1110 (Grade C- or higher). SP (even)
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• ART 4190R: Advanced 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. 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. View 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 using critical thinking. 3. Understand present day sculpture as a product of dimensional and volumetric forms created throughout the history of art and through individual art creation. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 3190 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• ART 4200R: Contemporary Painting II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Studio class for Art students, and students interested in advanced contemporary painting. Includes further exploration of non-traditional painting using lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice to create painted compositions with a level of independence from traditional references toward creation of working in individual styles. 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. Master problem solving skills and strengthen self-discipline in painting by creating advanced projects using individual subject and style format. 2. Master perceptions and articulations of contemporary concepts by creating advanced projects using experimental contemporary formats. 3. Observe, research and learn from the work of other artists through intense artist research, execution and report. 4. Master and enhance proficiency in the vocabulary of the contemporary painter through advanced work cor presentation, critique and final grade. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 3200 (Grade C- or higher). SP (odd)
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• ART 4210R: Advanced Head 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 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. 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. 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 match relative shadow shapes to models. 5. Demonstrate the use of edge in portrait painting assessed by class assignments and critique. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ART 3210 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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