Art Courses

Art (ART)

ART-100 Topics in Art
.5-4 Units: 9-72 hours of lecture and/or 27-216 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG
This course covers topics in art. Topics will be chosen to supplement and serve as additions to current offerings in the area, and will be announced each term in the current schedule of classes.

ART-101 2-D Foundations in Art
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC (C-ID: ARTS 100)
This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Students will develop a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments.

ART-102 3-D Foundations in Art
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC (C-ID: ARTS 101)
This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects.

ART-113 History of Architecture 1
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU
Advisory: ENGL-001A or ENGL-001AX
An introduction to the history of architecture from prehistory to the present, including vocabulary and simple structural and construction concepts, placing the architecture in its global/ regional and historical context. The course offers illustrated lectures, readings and discussion for understanding the principles of architecture.

ART-114 History of Architecture 2
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU
Advisory: ART-113 and ENGL-001A or ENGL-001AX
This course is a continuation of the ideas and concepts covered in ART-113, exploring architecture from 1500 to the present. The course provides a further understanding of the principles of architecture by placing it in its global, regional and historical contexts.

ART-115 History of Photography
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU
Advisory: ENGL-001A or ENGL-001AX
The course will examine photography in a historical and social context and what photography means in the world today. The class will examine the development of photographic technology from a global perspective, exploring concepts behind photographic based image making, meaning, and interpretation.

ART-117 Appreciation of Art and Architecture
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course presents a broad introduction to the visual arts from prehistory to the present, placing the art in historical context. The role of art in the creation of world culture, as well as art processes and the visual vocabulary are examined. This class is designed for the non-art majors.

ART-118 Multi-Cultural Survey of American Art
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Advisory: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ENGL-001A.
This course is a survey of American art focusing on the development and interaction of creativity in the visual arts among African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.

ART-120 Figure Drawing I
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC (C-ID: ARTS 200)
This course is an introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an introduction to human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure.

ART-124 Painting 1
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

ART-132 Photoshop 1
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC (C-ID: ARTS 250)
This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art production for traditional and novice artists. Topics include integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop.

ART-134 Digital Illustration
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, LG, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART-132
This is a course for digital artists which focuses on vector image creation. Students will work with Adobe Illustrator software. In this course, students will learn the basic functions and tools to design and illustrate vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator, as well as an understanding of technical and compositional concepts.

ART-140 Sculpture 1
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Required materials fee of $3.00 per unit.
This course is an introduction to three-dimensional sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts utilizing a wide range of materials and practices. Various sculpture methods are practiced with attention to creative self-expression and historical context.

ART-145 Ceramics 1
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Required materials fee of $3.00 per unit.
This course is an introduction to ceramics materials, concepts, and processes including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing, glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. The course covers aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining historical, contemporary, and personal modes of expression across cultures.

ART-158 Digital Photography 1
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of digital photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography.

ART-161 Darkroom Photography 1
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course in black and white still photography is a practical introduction to basic black and white photographic techniques, including selection and use of a camera, general darkroom procedures, and the making and presentation of projection prints. Camera is required.

ART-165 Studio Photography
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART-158
This course introduces students to techniques used in studio photography. Students will learn fundamental studio equipment setups and familiarize themselves with, camera controls, strobes, digital post-production, and printing.

ART-174 Drawing and Composition 1
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC (C-ID: ARTS 110)
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.

ART-184 Color Theory
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC (C-ID: ARTS 270)
This course will introduce students to the principles, theories, and applications of additive and subtractive color in two dimensions. Topics will include major historical and contemporary color systems, production of projects in applied color, and the elements of design as they apply to color.

ART-190 History of Art: Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC (C-ID: ARTH110)
Advisory: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment, in English-001A.
This course provides an overview of western art and architecture from prehistory through the medieval period.

ART-191 History of Art: Renaissance to Contemporary
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Advisory: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment, in English-001A.
This course provides a survey of art and architecture from the Renaissance through the Contemporary period.

ART-194 Survey of Asian Arts
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC (C-ID: ARTH 130)
Advisory: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL-001A
This course provides a select overview of art and architecture from India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan from pre-history to modern times.

ART-222 Figure Drawing 2
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-120
This course is a continuing study of drawing the human figure from observation. Topics include using traditional measuring techniques to create accurate proportions.

ART-224 Painting 2
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART-125
This course builds on foundation techniques and skills students gained by completing Art-125 and provides a study of intermediate techniques in compositional, technical and content-related elements in opaque acrylic paint. Students will also focus on developing a personal style.

ART-232 Photoshop 2
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-133
This course builds on foundation techniques and skills students gained by completing Art-132 and 133.   Students will expand upon their knowledge of digital image-making applications including Adobe Photoshop. Students will develop their skills in intermediate-level photographic image making, scanning, digital painting and image manipulation using current digital art software. Students will continue to sharpen their focus on image creation, not on technology, using the computer as a tool to help shape their vision.

ART-240 Sculpture: Intermediate I
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-141
Required materials fee of $3.00 per unit.
This course builds on foundation sculpture techniques and skills students gained by completing Art-141. Students will study sculpture as a three dimensional communication and will be encouraged to research cultural sculpture relating to their own ethnic history. Students will develop intermediate skills in the handling of sculpture, sculpture in other mediums (including wax, clay, wood, and/or stone), and sectional mold making.

ART-245 Ceramics 2
2-4 Units: 18-36 hours of lecture, 54-144 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART-145
Required materials fee of $3.00 per unit.
This is a course for students who wish to further their experience in ceramics. Students will learn more about ceramic materials, and will refine their skills in forming, wheel throwing, decorating and firing as applied to creating functional stoneware objects.

ART-258 Digital Photography: Intermediate I
2-4 Units: 18-36 hours of lecture, 54-144 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART-159
This course continues the instruction in the operation and use of digital still cameras covered in ART-158 and ART-159. Students will use the skills gained in the previous courses to produce higher quality images. Coursework will include thematic projects, downloading of images, storage media, archiving strategies, utilizing image enhancing software (Photoshop) and the submission of a CD based portfolio of digital images. Students will also use large format archival printers to produce fine art prints.

ART-261 Darkroom Photography 2
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART-161
This course will include further refining of black and white photographic skills and development of personal visual statements using the tools of photography. A camera is required.

ART-274 Drawing and Composition 2
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART-175
This course builds on drawing techniques and skills students gained by completing Art-175. The course includes exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, colors, techniques, and methodologies.

ART-284 Color Theory 2
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 72 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ART-184
This course expands on concepts learned in ART-184 and will further explore the principles, theories, and applications of additive and subtractive color in two dimensions. Students will investigate color schemes and properties and their relationship to composition. The psychological, cultural and symbolic aspects of color will also be explored.

ART-298 Independent Study
.2-4 Units: 3.6-72 hours of independent study, per term, SC, DG
Prerequisite: Educational contract of study signed by an instructor, department chair and vice president. Topics must extend beyond regular course offerings.
This course is designed for selected students to pursue independent study in art under the direction of an instructor.

ART-810N Drawing for the Older Adult Student
Working from live models, still life and outdoor settings, the student will study techniques in perspective, light, shading and color. Special attention will be paid to design and composition in which objects and the human form exist, not by themselves, but in a real or imagined environment. Students will work with various materials including pencils, charcoal and oil pastels. May be repeated indefinitely.

ART-811N Beginning and Intermediate Painting for Older Adults
Noncredit, 16-18 hours of lecture, 32-26 hours of lab, per term
Working from live models, still life and outdoor settings, the students will study various ways of applying paint to canvas, techniques in mixing colors and the interaction of values and shapes in a composition. Study of paintings by past and contemporary artists will illustrate how they obtained desired results. May be repeated indefinitely.