This is a course in which students will learn to understand and appreciate art through the study of the visual language. Students will also be introduced to the development of art through the study of art history. (formerly Exploring Art)

This is a course designed for students not pursuing a career in art. This art course is designed to access and develop the visual capacity of the brain by learning to draw from observation. Students develop the ability to consciously see the visual relationships necessary for the act of rendering a subject with representational accuracy. The course introduces students to a variety of traditional drawing mediums. Visual structure, presentation, and the development of critical thinking skills are also stressed as part of the course.

This general education course is designed for non-art major students who wish to expand their creative ability, sensibility, and vocabulary in the visual arts. Course content will introduce students to the visual language through lectures and discussion of history, theory, and criticism with an emphasis on the creation of art through a series of hands-on projects. Students will be exposed to studio practices in various types of two-dimensional media, including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and digital media. A lab fee is required. This course is a companion course to ART 1060 Art Studio Practices-3D (non-major) which is offered in sequence or concurrently.

This course introduces non-art major students to the art of photography.  The emphasis is basic black and white photographic techniques and principles.  The course will include basic camera operation, lighting and exposure, darkroom lab work, basic scanning, retouching and digital output, and composition. Applied and aesthetic concerns will be discussed in the context of historical and contemporary photographic concepts and imagery.  Students will learn to properly operate a camera, expose and develop film, enlarge and process black and white prints, scan retouch and output digitally, and present a portfolio.  Critiques will be held periodically throughout the semester.  A 35mm SLR camera with manual shutter speed and aperture settings is required for this course.  A lab fee is required.

This general education course is designed for nonart major students who wish to expand their creative ability, sensibility, and vocabulary in the visual arts. Course content will introduce students to the visual language through lectures and discussion of history, theory, and criticism with an emphasis on the creation of art through a series of hands-on projects. Students will be exposed to studio practices in various types of three-dimensional media, including, but not limited to, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry-making/small metals. A lab fee is required. This course is a companion course to ART 1040 Art Studio Practices-2D (non-majors) which is offered in sequence or concurrently.

This is a fundamental art course designed to access and develop the visual capacity of the brain by learning to draw from observation. Students develop the ability to consciously see the visual relationships necessary for the act of rendering a subject with representational accuracy. The course introduces students to a variety of traditional drawing mediums. Visual structure, presentation, and the development of critical thinking skills are also stressed as part of the course. Required of all art majors.

This course introduces students to the elements and principles of art which fashion the visual world around us. This course will aid in the development of basic problem solving skills used in communicating visually as an artist. Emphasis will be given to the study of two-dimensional structure to develop an understanding of why images evoke unique perceptions and psychological reactions. Each student will develop a working vocabulary of design allowing creation, interpretation, and critical thinking and analysis (critiques) within all fields of the visual arts. Projects focus primarily on two dimensions and will be applied to studies in black and white as well as various experiments in color theory. A lab fee is required. (Required of all art majors)

This course includes the basic study of the principles and elements of design and their application to three-dimensional problems solving. (Required of all art majors)

This foundation course introduces art majors to black and white photography as a viable artistic medium. The emphasis is basic black and white photographic techniques and principles. The course will include basic camera operation, lighting and exposure, darkroom lab work, basic scanning, retouching, digital output, and composition. Applied and aesthetic concerns will be discussed in the context of historical and contemporary photographic concepts and imagery. Students will learn to properly operate a camera, expose and develop film, enlarge and process black and white prints, scan, retouch and output digitally, and present a portfolio. Critiques will be held regularly throughout the semester. A 35mm SLR camera with manual shutter speed and aperture settings is required for this course. A lab fee is required.

This Course explores basic methods in designing and making jewelry and small metal sculpture from non-ferrous metals, stones, and other materials. Techniques taught and assignments will include soldering, cold joining, lost-wax casting, lapidary work, and patinas.

This half-semester course will introduce freshmen art majors to the internal workings of the Snow College Art Department and to the rewards and pitfalls of being an artist. Content will include critical discussions of art-related topics, research into career options in the visual arts, collaborative and individual creative work, and the promotion of a strong work ethic. Required of all art majors.

This lecture series will expose students to a variety of contemporary artistic disciplines, techniques, philosophies, and personalities through weekly 50-minute presentations by working professionals in the arts. All students who declare as a visual art major should enroll in this half-credit course each semester they attend Snow College. Repeatable for credit. A lab fee is required.

This lecture series is open to the public.

This course introduces students to current digital technologies necessary to create art in new media genres. The multimedia curriculum will include investigations into digital imaging, vector drawing, audio and video production, web design, and animation.  This knowledge base will culminate with a final portfolio combining multiple and integrated applications of each technology.  A lab fee is required for this course.

This course is designed to explore visual branding strategies for artists utilizing digital print software and interactive/web media. Students will utilize vectorbased, bitmap imaging, and web design software and apply them to a series of print, interactive, and online design projects. Discussions will include the role of digital technology in the visual arts, graphic design, typography, multimedia, and print in self-promotion. Critical evaluation of artwork will focus on formal and interface design issues, and visual print communication. A lab fee is required for this course. Prerequisites: ART 1300 Digital Media Fundamentals..

An opportunity for majors to apply knowledge and techniques learned in the classroom to an actual job experience. Classroom instruction must precede the job experience, or the student must be registered for courses at the same time the student is enrolled in the work experience.

This course is a drawing class designed to build upon the skills developed in Drawing I. Students are expected to have a basic level of skill in working with a variety of drawing media. This class will emphasize creative problem solving, the application of color, and presentation. Assignments will focus on responsive rather than solely observational drawing, encouraging the student to explore subject/content relationships and to develop conceptual qualities in their drawings. Color drawing and mixed media methods and materials will also be introduced. Students will be required to present and discuss their drawings before the class and participate in class critiques.

Photo II emphasizes the development of the student's vision, fluency in the digital photographic language, and competency in technical skills.  This course includes the study of digital camera operation, current software applications, color managements, digital output, and lighting.  Artworks are discussed in the context of historical and contemporary photographic concepts and imagery.  Class hours are devoted to lectures, discussions, presentations, demonstrations, studio time, and critiques.  This course builds on skills learned in Photo I.  A lab fee and digital SLR (DSLR) camera are required for this class.

This course is a foundation oil painting class which introduces students to the medium of oil paint. In addition, students engage in practical application of color theories and principles of two-dimensional composition introduced in the Basic Design class. Projects are designed to take the student from simple to more complex compositions as they gain more control of the medium. Basic techniques of color mixing, brush handling, edge control and block in methods as well as direct and indirect painting methods are covered.

This course introduces printmaking as a form of visual art. Students will learn various methods of creating matrices which will then be used to pull multiple original print impressions on paper. Study will include exploration and practical application of three different printmaking disciplines--relief, monotype and intaglio, and introduction to the art of papermaking. It will also offer students a basic understanding of most other major printmaking processes. The course will investigate the historical evolution of each process as well as contemporary trends in the world of printmaking. Students will develop a strong working vocabulary and a sound application of printmaking as a visual medium. A lab fee is required.

This course continues the study of printmaking as a visual medium by building upon the foundation established in Printmaking I. Assignments are designed to expand each student's ability to further express their ideas, both formally and conceptually, in this dynamic medium. Course content will include the introduction of new processes and larger-scale techniques within the disciplines of relief, intaglio, and monotype printmaking. Students will conclude the course with the conception and production of an edition of artists' books utilizing the reproductive potential of printmaking processes and papermaking methods. A lab fee is required.

This capstone course is designed for sophomore art majors who will transfer to a four-year visual arts program. This course will examine many professional practices and aesthetic concerns within the visual arts. Emphasis will be directed to the development of critical analysis skills (critiques), idea formation, work ethic, oral presentation skills, and portfolio preparation. Required of all art majors.

This course will provide students with a progressive foundation in digital animation. Students will study the dynamics of kinetics, character development, 3D rendering,
camera, and audible applications, as they relate to this dynamic, time-based medium. Utilizing these principles, this course will culminate with the production of a short, comprehensive, portfolio worthy, 3D animation. A lab fee is required for tis course. Prerequisites: ART 1110 and 1300..

This course is an introduction to the basic materials and techniques of sculpture. Students will explore traditional methods of production including: modeling, carving and casting, as well as more contemporary methods, such as construction, fabrication, mixed media and installation.

A beginning course designed to introduce students to the basic processes involved in creating ceramic objects. The course introduces both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.

A course designed to expose art majors to the diversity outside of Utah through art travel tours. This annual half credit offering includes a travel experience to one major art center in United States. Students will be responsible to pay for all travel expenses through a group package set up by the Department of Visual Art. A written 5-page response paper and supporting visual materials isolating what was learned and why it was a valuable experience will be required from each student. Repeatable for Credit

Involves a special project where there is a demonstrated need which cannot be met through enrollment in a regularly scheduled course. Also could include special projects of unusual merit in furthering a student's professional goals. Student(s) must be able to sustain framework for developing and enhancing student abilities to do lucid thinking. Requires approval of instructor, division dean, and curriculum committee.

This is a drawing class that builds upon skills developed in beginning drawing and which introduces the exploration of the human figure as subject matter. This exploration will include the study of the internal components (anatomical structure), as well as the external appearance and representation of the live human figure.

An opportunity for majors to apply knowledge and techniques learned in the classroom to an actual job experience. Classroom instruction must precede the job experience, or the student must be registered for courses at the same time the student is enrolled in the work experience.

Experiments in Visual Thinking is an idea-driven studio course designed to teach students to solve visual, conceptual, and material problems through interpretation and invention. Emphasis is placed on imagination, experimentation, audience, and on gaining an understanding of the rationale behind one's own and others artistic production. This course incorporates readings from contemporary art journals and theory texts. Students develop an expanded visual vocabulary of contemporary art practices while learning how to visually and verbally communicate their ideas and process. Students are expected to be self-motivated and directed. Class hours are devoted to lectures, discussions, presentations, demonstrations, studio time, and critiques.

Survey of the art and architecture Primarily of Western civilization from Prehistoric Art through the Gothic Period.  The course material will be presented chronologically within each culture.  Emphasis will be given to the monuments and art works which illustrate each culture.  Works of art will be examined according to their historical contexts:  dominant artistic, political, religious and social concerns or each period.

Survey of the art and architecture Primarily of Western civilization from Late Gothic through the present.  The course material will be presented chronologically within each culture.  Emphasis will be given to the monuments and art works, which illustrate important trends and concepts.  Works of art will be examined according to their historical contexts:  dominant artistic, political, religious and social concerns or each period.