100-Level Courses
VASTU 104 : Introduction to Sculpture for Non-Majors.
(3:4:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Basic sculpture processes and concepts, including lecture, demonstrations, lab time, slide lectures, some art historical material. |
| NOTE: | Fee. This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information. |
VASTU 105 : Introduction to Ceramics for Non-Majors.
(3:4:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Basic throwing, hand-building skills, vocabulary, and technique for non-art majors, including lecture, demonstrations, lab time, slide lectures, some art historical material. |
| NOTE: | Fee. This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information. |
VASTU 133 : Three-Dimensional Design.
(1.5:6:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall Blk 1, Blk 2; Winter Blk 1, Blk 2; Spring; Summer |
| PREREQUISITE: | VA 111 & VA 114 & VA 115 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Three-dimensional concepts, theories, and issues using a variety of media and processes. Readings, writings, and participation in course work exhibitions required. |
| NOTE: | Fee. |
200-Level Courses
VASTU 210 : New Genre.
(3:6.0:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | VA 111 & VA 114 & VA 115 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Developing an artistic voice while exploring new genres of art making including installation, digital, time-based, performance, sound, and technology-based work. |
VASTU 220 : Introduction to Drawing and Figure Drawing.
(3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | VA 111 & VA 114 & VA 115 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Perceptive and inventive drawing and fundamental study of the figure using a variety of media and methods. |
VASTU 225 : Printmaking Fundamentals.
(3:6:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | VA 111 & VA 114 & VA 115 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Introduction to the basic materials, techniques, history, and aesthetics of intaglio, lithography, and other printmaking processes. |
300-Level Courses
VASTU 310 : Installation.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | VA 114 & VA 115 & VASTU 210 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Developing an artistic voice while exploring various installation art practices. |
VASTU 321 : Drawing.
(3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Visual arts core. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Drawing as a graphic form of self-expression, emphasizing personal statement in response to various experiences and concepts. |
VASTU 333 : Painting-Mixed Media.
(3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | VASTU 215 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Exploring multiple aqueous media and painting mediums and processes as they related to problem solving, idea development, and art-making. |
VASTU 354 : Spatial Relationships in Sculpture.
(3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | VASTU 133 & VASTU 217 |
| RECOMMENDED: | VAStu 356. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Investigation of spatial relatiionships in installation art, earth works, sculptural performance, and new genres. |
VASTU 395R : Studio Seminar.
(1:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | VA 111 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Selected contemporary issues involving visiting artists, guest lecturers, video documentaries, discussions, and program information. |
400-Level Courses
VASTU 440 : Business Practices for Artists.
(2:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Visual arts major. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Basic business practices associated with managing career in visual arts. Critical discussion and research concerning spiritual and ethical issues associated with art making. |
VASTU 480R : Advanced Studio.
(1-3:Arr:Arr)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | At least two 300-level VAStu courses, one of which is in the area of the proposed project. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Individual development of art issues in advanced studio environment. Writing a proposal accompanied by a readings list. |
VASTU 490 : BA Exit Portfolio.
(1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | Visual arts major status. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Preparation and submission of all required materials for BA exit portfolio. Perparation for continued art practice after graduation. |
VASTU 497 : BFA Final Project and Exit Portfolio.
(1:0:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Studio BFA major status. |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Final exhibition and project report; completed travel requirement account; submit all required materials for BFA exit portfolio. |