Course Search Results

  • ARTH 3300: Introduction to Museum Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be a declared Art and Design major (or admittance to class by instructor) and have taken either ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720, University Advanced Standing.. Introduces students to theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to work in the museum environment. Teaches the basic functions and operations of museums, as well as art historical connections to these nonprofit organizations.
    ShareARTH 3300 - Introduction to Museum Studies

  • ARTH 3310: Art Theory and Criticism

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): [ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720 or (HUM 2010 and HUM 2020)] and University Advanced Standing. Examines art theories, explores ideas related to content and understanding the meaning in art by emphasizing interpretation and judgment. Integrates theories and concepts related to both historical and contemporary art history through critical writings and artist statements.
    ShareARTH 3310 - Art Theory and Criticism

  • ARTH 3400: Arts Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 2720 and University Advanced Standing. Studies trends, themes, and historical developments related to arts and cultural management. Analyzes the economic, political and social environments in which artists and art organizations operate, including the consideration of legal, ethical, and policy issues. Explores such topics as freedom of expression, arts accessibility, art dealership, corporate partnerships, arts leadership, and globalization of the arts. Investigates the relationships between institutions, businesses, and museums related both to art history and to the contemporary art market.
    ShareARTH 3400 - Arts Management

  • ARTH 3500G: Latin American Art and Architectural History

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720), (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005), and University Advanced Standing. Surveys visual culture of the arts and architecture of Latin America, specifically, Mexico, Central America and South America from its Pre-Columbian roots, through the Colonial Period, Independence, and to contemporary trends in Latin American Art in the 21st century. Concentrates on the complicated interactions between indigenous cultures and imported styles, particularly during the colonial and independence periods, documenting the emergence of a truly unique Latin American identity forged in the synthesis of these sometimes complimentary and often competing cultures.
    ShareARTH 3500G - Latin American Art and Architectural History

  • ARTH 4000R: Art History Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 2710, ARTH 2720, 6-credits upper-division ARTH, (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005), and University Advanced Standing. Explores topics within Art and Architectural History. Topics will change each semester to reflect the research activities and interests of the instructor (e.g., "The Life and Art of Michelangelo," "The Current State of Gender Studies in Art History"). May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits toward graduation.
    ShareARTH 4000R - Art History Seminar

  • ASL 1000: Introduction to the Deaf World

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Focuses on the nature, make up, and significance of the Deaf-World as a linguistic and cultural minority group. Gives significant attention to the different ways that deaf people form a minority group thereby adding diversity to society at large. Also addresses the diversity within the group and the sociological factors that affect its makeup. Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) and teaches some basic conversational skills. Gives special attention to the differences between the ways hearing and Deaf people construct meanings associated with deaf people. Taught in (or interpreted into) English.
    ShareASL 1000 - Introduction to the Deaf World

  • ASL 1010: Beginning American Sign Language I

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) to students with no previous experience with ASL. Employs an immersion approach to language learning. Emphasizes basic expressive and receptive conversational skills. Includes introduction to American Deaf culture. Requires weekly lab.Lab access fee of $12 applies.
    ShareASL 1010 - Beginning American Sign Language I

  • ASL 1020: Beginning American Sign Language II

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Students should have equivalent knowledge of ASL 1010. Builds on the experiences in ASL 1010. Emphasizes basic expressive and receptive conversational skills through active student participation. Continues introduction to American Deaf culture. Employs an immersion approach to language learning. Requires a weekly lab.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
    ShareASL 1020 - Beginning American Sign Language II

  • ASL 1150R: ASL Conversation I

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Offers novice ASL users opportunities to enhance their proficiency in the target language by focusing on production. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, and sharpen comprehension for natural conversational flow. Contrasts with all other first-year courses which must strive to produce mastery of the whole range of language acquisition components. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of conversational opportunities. Increases mastery of lexical items through increased frequency of use. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation. Taught in ASL.
    ShareASL 1150R - ASL Conversation I

  • ASL 2010: Intermediate American Sign Language I

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Students should have equivalent knowledge of ASL 1020. Reviews and builds upon the grammar and conversation skills learned in the first year courses. Concentrates on understanding and acquiring more advanced conversational proficiency in ASL. Emphasizes the use of various kinds of ASL classifiers in the function of describing objects and in providing locative information. Analyzes Deaf culture with an emphasis on the struggles of this linguistic minority with a majority controlled educational establishment with particular attention to the effects on individual Deaf lives.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
    ShareASL 2010 - Intermediate American Sign Language I