76 courses with the subject ART, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ART 1010Exploring Art (AR)3
This is an introduction to the purpose, media and techniques of the visual arts. It provides a perspective into its development in past and current cultures. Included is a study of principles, elements of art. There is some hands-on producing of art and students tour an art museum. This is not a study of all art created since the beginning of time. The goal is to facilitate intelligent discussion.
ART 1020Introduction to Drawing (non-majors) (AR)3
An introductory drawing course for non-majors. Line, shape, perspective and light logic will be discussed. Using these techniques, students will develop their drawing skills. Some reading and writing will be required.
Jewelry has been a factor in the culture of many civilizations. This course teaches art and construction techniques. Students will design and create several unique jewelry pieces during the class using various techniques.
Examines the important contribution of photography and photographers in the field of art. Students will learn basic operations of a digital or film SLR camera (which is required for course), perform shooting assignments, learn visual rules of composition, and conduct research. For non-art/photography majors.
ART 1060History and Art of Lettering (Calligraphy) (AR)3
This hands-on course focuses on the study and evolution of letterforms from ancient civilizations. Students practice several calligraphic styles and use them to create finished art pieces to express their ideas, opinions and feelings. Esthetic composition and page layout will be stressed. Through reading, writing and discussions, the art of lettering and its impact on society will be explored.
This hands-on course focuses on printmaking as a means of communication and expression. An etching press will be used to print photopolymer Solarplates, monotypes and relief plates. The power of the printed image to influence social and cultural change will be explored. Using principles and elements of design, students will produce prints that creatively express their opinions, views and emotions.
Course gives non-art majors an opportunity to become skilled users of the leading professional CG application & explores the skills required to produce professional level digital media within the General Education environment. Focus will be on using Photoshop as a tool to produce CG imagery for web design, video production, photo illustration and print. Illustrator/Premiere/HTML may be introduced.
Introduction to principles of visual awareness and drawing. Use of line to describe 3D reality on a 2D surface. Linear perspective will be a primary emphasis. Course will include a study of light logic.
Students will be introduced to the basic principles (balance, rhythm, emphasis, unity) and elements (line, shape, texture, space, size, value, color) of design. All Visual Art and Design majors are required to take this class.
This course will introduce basic three-dimensional processes and materials as well as develop the students’ ability to analyze form and space relationships. Problem solving, critical thinking, planning, and execution of creative projects involving space, volume, mass, plane, and line will be emphasized.
This is a hands-on class in which students will produce actual printed items. Printing history, printing processes, terminology, art preparation, photo reproduction, prepress, bindery, paper, inks and related items will be covered. It is recommended that students take ART 1120 and ART 1200 in the same semester as this course.
Theory and practice of human relations in artwork environments. Self-concept, interpersonal skills, teamwork, communication, networking, conflict resolution, career development, cross-cultural and gender relations, portfolio development.
Students learn the skills, tools and procedures needed to create electronic page layout files for output using leading industry software. It is recommended that students take ART 1120 and ART 1135 in the same semester as this course.
This course covers basic math functions required of visual artists including fractions, measurements, decimals, and percentages. Concepts specific to work with computers and scanners are addressed as well as basic cost estimating as it relates to the graphics industry.
This class introduces students to typography, the art of using and understanding letters, as part of graphic design. Students will explore the characteristics and design potential of typography through rendering forms, studying the history/background of letters and their evolution to usage in printed materials today, recognizing specific typefaces, and learning the principles of typographic use.
ART 1120 and ART 1200 with concurrency. Completion of
ART 1240Screen Printing3
Students learn tools, skills, and procedures needed to produce items of commercial print quality. Students will acquire knowledge of the screen printing processes, methods, and history through the use of lecture topics and activities relating to digital images, image types, color modes, screen preparation, screen printing production, paper ink selection, and general screen printing terminology. It is recommended that students take ART 2412 in the same semester as this course.
This curriculum will include basic use and skill with airbrush; application to a variety of rendering problems including simple dimensional forms and objects and multi-color masking.
Students learn foundation through intermediate photo manipulation, processing, and formatting skills necessary for print and non-print media using industry standard software to prepare photo documents.
This course includes the discussion and operation of film and digital SLR cameras, along with film and digital lab techniques. Fully adjustable digital or film SLR camera and other photo equipment required. It is recommended that students take ART 1320 in the same semester as this course.
Photographic expression and visual composition are essential to photographers. This class explores these topics through various image-capture assignments. Emphasis is placed on creative exploration, personal expression, and visual arrangement of content.
ART 1310 or ART 1050 with a C grade or better, with concurrency Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
ART 1340Photographic Light 13
Introduction to various lighting and camera equipment used for photographic applications. Apply foundation lighting concepts utilizing; digital cameras, studio lighting equipment, lighting modulators, and computer equipment required to create imagery.
ART 1380 (may be taken concurrently) Semesters Offered: Spring
ART 1375Photographing Diversity (AR)3
Students will study and photographically document social issues relating to non-dominant cultures, minorities, societies, biases, and privileges, using photography to better understand and relate to diversity. Contributions made by photographers/artists relating to historical and contemporary diversity issues will be studied. Working knowledge of, and access to, a film or digital SLR camera required.
A continuation of Photography 1, with emphasis on producing high quality images through advanced camera controls and the applied aesthetics of photography. Cultivate vital color and grayscale theory, conceptual ideas, creative expression, and refinement of the photographic craft. A digital or film SLR camera is required.
This course will focus on the introduction and exploration of watercolor techniques. Composition and design will be discussed. The subject matter will include still life and occasional outdoor studies.
This course will focus on the introduction and exploration of oil painting techniques. Composition and design will be discussed. The subject matter will include still life and occasional outdoor studies.
Intermediate oil painting course focusing on painting portraits, observe and interpret planes and anatomy of the human head. Shape, value, light, and color will be the main emphasis. Composition and paint application will be addressed.
Understand and apply the basics of painting landscapes. Explore materials, techniques, color theory, and expression. Most class sessions will be held at locations around Salt Lake. Learn skills such as drawing, color, value, edges, and brushwork.
Introduction to the production process, skill sets, foundational principles, and techniques of animation. An intense course with heavy emphasis on drawing.
Introduction to foundational techniques and theories used in creating both 2D and 3D digital images. This course covers the essentials of scripting, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation, and compositing using industry-standard software and game engines. Students will also apply principles of design and storytelling to develop visually engaging and technically sound projects. It is recommended that students take ART 1280 in the same semester as this course.
Introduction to visual storytelling, as applied to conceptualizing storyboards and animatics for various time based mediums. It is recommended students complete ART 1620 prior to taking this course.
ART 1620 (for 2D) or ART 2640 (for 3D) and instructor approval Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 1680Game Development3
Introduction to influential movements, principles, analysis, mechanics and theories of game play and development. Applied through a collaborative production workflow creating design documentation, and prototyping of physical and software based games. It is recommended students complete ART 1280 prior to taking this course.
ART 1630 Semesters Offered: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2000Visual Art CO-OP Education1-5
This is a supervised work experience in a business, industrial, or government environment related to the program major. Credit is awarded for successful completion of specific objectives that provide new learning related to the major.
Sophomore standing, minimum of 2.0 GPA, study-related employment working at least 20 hours per week, and instructor approval Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2010History of Graphic Design3
Students will survey the history of graphic design: illustration, prehistoric proto-alphabets, medieval and renaissance manuscripts, the invention of movable type, and the impact of industrial revolution on printing. The impact of technology over the centuries will also be examined, including digital typographic processes in a globalized world.
ART 1040 or instructor approval Semesters Offered: Fall
ART 2050Visual Dev & Character Design2
Design and stylization of human and animal characters, environments, and props for visual storytelling applied to concept art, comic books, and cartoon illustration.
ART 1120 and ART 1260 Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2070Graphic Design Portfolio Development3
A capstone course for second year Graphic Design major students. Students will develop professional-level digital and traditional portfolio presentations, self promotional materials, resume, cover letter and basic business forms needed as a freelance designer. Students will learn basic design business practices needed as an independent contractor. In conjunction with organizing portfolios, reworking existing pieces and creating new portfolio material, students will tour design studios and advertising agencies to increase their awareness of the work possibilities within the design and visual communication industry.
Value and light logic are explored using paint medium. Course includes fundamentals of color theory. Included: color mixing, painting techniques and materials. Composition, creative use of value, and image building are covered.
ART 1110 Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2200Advanced InDesign Software3
Students will develop advanced skills needed to create electronic page layout files ready for print and digitally output designs. It is recommended students complete ART 1120, ART 1230, ART 1280 and ART 2412 prior to taking this course.
ART 1200 Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2210Illustration I3
Various black and white and color media will be introduced to develop editorial and advertising illustration techniques with emphasis on composition, drawing, creativity, exploration of techniques.
ART 1110 , ART 2110 (can be taken concurrently), or instructor approval Semesters Offered: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2220Advanced Design3
This course builds upon previous Design, Typography and Layout classes as well as introduces students to corporate identity and collateral design problems. Students will produce portfolio and art show quality work. It is recommended students complete ART 2230 prior or concurrently with this course.
ART 1135 & ART 1230 Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2230Advanced Typography & Layout3
This course is a continuation of ART 1230. Students will explore the design aspects and possibilities inherent in typography as well as more complex layout problems. Students will produce portfolio and art show quality work.
ART 1120 and ART 1200 and ART 1230 Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2240Package Design3
This course will cover design considerations for basic packaging. Packaging fundamentals & basic materials & processes will be introduced. Projects may include hang-tags, bags, boxes, cylinders or point-of-purchase displays.
In-depth development of editorial/advertising illustration will be covered as well as skills using various black and white and color media. Students will produce original art with both traditional and digital media
ART 2210 or instructor approval Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2280Advertising Workshop3
This course introduces students to product/service promotion and advertising. Students will gain a basic understanding of the components of an advertising agency; strategies, media choices, budgets, production analysis, proposals and presentations. Professional ethics will be addressed.
ART 2230 Semesters Offered: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2300Alternative Photography3
This course explores a variety of alternative, nontraditional, and experimental photographic techniques. Emphasis is placed on applying these techniques to individual artistic photographic expression and creating fine art photography.
Apply photo studio environment and equipment to create images of still-life, product, portrait, and location. Emphasis on light theory and concepts by application of light within a variety of visual circumstances to enhance the visual narrative.
ART 2320Documentary Black & White Analog Photography3
Explore the art of documentary photography and visual storytelling techniques through the work of influential photographers combined with a variety of approaches using unique analog cameras, black and white films, and creative darkroom techniques. Emphasis is placed on meaningful visual stories through the emotional impact of photographic images.
ART 1320 w/C grade or better Semesters Offered: Fall
ART 2330Photography: A Cultural History (HU)3
An examination of the art, cultural impact, social connections, and invention of photography. Historic photographers, events, trends, applications, and techniques are explored. Contemporary connections are examined.
Techniques to photograph informal, formal, and environmental portraits. Produce aesthetic portraits in the studio or location utilizing electronic flash. Refine posing, composition and conceptual aspects for dramatic portraits of people.
ART 2310 (may be taken concurrently) Semesters Offered: Fall
ART 2375Photography Portfolio Development2
A capstone course for Visual Art Photography Emphasis students. Students will produce a professional quality portfolio to assist in obtaining employment in one of the many photography-related career paths. Instruction will guide students with image selection, sequencing, and the portfolio’s design, size, personal direction, photographic style, and brand identity. It is recommended students take
ART 2310 with C grade or better AND ART 2380 with concurrency Semesters Offered: Spring
ART 2380Advanced Studies in Photography3
Explores the intense investigation and experimentation required to define a photographic project. Emphasis includes refinement of all photographic aspects combined with creative expression of individual ideas. Incorporates advanced lighting applications utilizing photographic equipment for creative studio and location technique as media industry preparation. It is recommended that students take ART 2375 in the same semester as this course.
Students will develop the skills necessary to manage web site development and design projects from conception to delivery. Students create project specifications based upon a clients input and then write a project proposal, develop a project plan using the industry-leading project management software, manage a project, react to unexpected issues, and deliver a final product.
Students will create original designs, layouts, and illustrations using Adobe Illustrator vector software. Production issues for print and web media presented. Design, illustration, and multimedia students are required to take ART 2412.
Students learn the knowledge and skills needed to build and manage professional web sites that adhere to industry standards. Students design & create interactive web sites, graphs, animation, and advanced styling using HTML, CSS, & JavaScript.
Expanding on traditional painting techniques using digital painting programs that mimic the use of traditional media. Projects focus on design and application for illustrations, special effects, 3D textures, and concept designs.
ART/COMM/EBT/ENGL/FLM 1800 or ART 1280 ; ART 2110 . Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
ART 2490Animation, Game & Web Design Portfolio2
This course is designed for Animation, Game and Web Design students to refine their demo reels and portfolios, develop self-promotional materials, and build an online identity. The course emphasizes career readiness, professional communication, and personal branding, equipping students with tools to pursue internships, entry level jobs, freelance opportunities, and self-directed creative careers.
ART 1630 w/C grade or better and 1 additional 2000 level ART class w/C grade or better Semesters Offered: Spring
ART 2520Advanced Drawing2
Build on knowledge of proportion, line, value and shape. Expressive and imaginative interpretation are encouraged. Textural explorations, symbolic content in drawings and rapid drawing exercises are areas of skills developed.
ART 1110 or instructor approval Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2530Advanced Painting - Watercolor3
A continuation of ART 1530 . Further development of various watercolor techniques and composition. Students are encouraged to develop their own unique talent. Maturation and experimentation of aesthetic philosophy are expected.
ART 1530 or portfolio review by instructor Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2540Advanced Painting - Oil3
A continuation of beginning oil. Further development of oil painting techniques. Composition and color are emphasized. This class is a further exploration of painting fundamentals as they apply to representational art. More complex compositional and color theories will be explored. Form and space principles will be explored in greater length. (Contact hours - 2 lecture, 3 lab)
ART 1540 or ART 2110 Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2550User Interface Design (UI Design)3
Execute design process in relation to user design and user experience (UI & UX) . Control Information hierarchy, design user behaviors, prototype user interfaces with interactions, and execute responsive web design strategies.
ART 1260 and ART 2110 Semesters Offered: Spring & Summer
ART 2570e-Commerce Design3
Covers the strategy and methodology in creating and implementing e-Commerce Websites. Topics include demographics of the Internet, opportunity and risk assessment, competitive analysis, current technologies, and e-Commerce systems & trends.
Use interactive design software to create interactive experiences and animations. Learn the basics of scripting to control animations, transitions, and interactions triggered from various forms of user input and interactive devices.
ART 1280 or ART 1630 or ART 2440 Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2590Dynamic Web Design3
In this capstone web design course students will learn the essentials of designing websites that have dynamically changing content. Basic knowledge and structure of database driven websites with user generated content using PHP and MySQL will be discussed. Foundations in validating and processing form data along with designing themes for open source content management systems are taught.
The integration of type and image in motion using design and animation principles in the creation of graphics for time based visualizations. It is recommended students complete ART 1230, ART 1620 and ART 1630 prior to taking this course.
ART 1280 Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 26303D Modeling & Sculpting3
Application of modeling, texturing, rendering, lighting and compositing principles using 3D software with emphasis on applying traditional art principles.
Application of the various methods for creating animation using 3D software, Including keyframing, simulations, and character set up with emphasis on applying traditional animation principles.
ART 1620 and ART 1630 Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 26553D Character Design & Rigging3
Methodology and strategies for digitally sculpting character models, and creating readily revisable and animator friendly rigs for maximum flexibility in a CG visualization.
ART 2640 Semesters Offered: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 26603D Lighting & Compositing3
Exploring methods to create textures/shaders and effects, as well as techniques and practices for lighting, multi-pass rendering, and compositing for use in CG and VFX visualizations.
ART 1660 and 50 completed credit hours toward an Animation Emphasis Semesters Offered: Spring
ART 2680Game Assets & Production3
Applying principles and process from Game Development in a collaborative production by creating assets and implementing them in an engine to produce a prototype game.
ART 1680 and ( ART 2630 or ART 2640 ) Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2900Special Topics in Visual Art & Design3-6
VAD students will explore special techniques, specific skills, new software, and/or explore special topics in a classroom, seminar, workshop, or field trip setting.
Instructor approval Semesters Offered: Based on student demand Click here for searchable class schedule
ART 2990Advanced Independent Study3-6
This course allows students to do advanced individual study with a faculty member in an area not formally taught in existing courses. Students must consult with that faculty member to develop details and permission.
