Course Offerings : Art

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Open to students of any ESL/English level Placement in English 104 or higher Placement in English 108 or higher Placement in English 112 or equivalent Completion of English 112 or equivalent

Art 104 – Art Appreciation (3) ***
Class hours: 3 lecture. This course improves
the human ability to understand the language and cultural functions of art. It
presents methods for analyzing, criticizing and evaluation various art forms and
their content. UC/IND/CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

Art 105 – Art of the Western World I (3) ***
Class hours: 3 lecture. Survey of the painting, sculpture and architecture of Western culture from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. Analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of major themes in the development of the visual arts in the West. (CAN ART 2) UC/IND/CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

Art 106 – Art of the Western World II (3) ***
Class hours: 3 lecture. Survey of the painting, sculpture and architecture of Western culture from the Renaissance to modern times. Examination of religious, social, and political influences on the development of the visual arts during this period. (CAN ART 4) UC/IND/CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

Art 107 – Survey of Asian Art (3) ***
Class hours: 3 lecture. Introduction to the painting, sculpture and architecture of India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia from prehistoric times to the present. Exploration of how the ideas, values, beliefs, and customs of each culture have influenced the development of the visual arts in Asia. UC/IND/CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

Art 109 – Art of the Western World III (3) ***
Class hours: 3 lecture. Survey of the painting, photography, sculpture and architecture of Western culture from the end of the 19th century to the present. Explores the philosophical, social, and political ideas that have influenced artists and art movements in this century. UC/IND/CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

Art 110 – Drawing Techniques I (3) *
Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory. Introduction to drawing for beginning and non-art majors emphasizing the basic elements and principles of visual form using a variety of traditional and nontraditional drawing media. (CAN ART 8) UC/IND/CSU area C1

Art 111 – Drawing Techniques II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 110. Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory. Continuation of drawing emphasizing creative and experimental approaches to non-traditional media and subject matter. UC/IND/CSU

Art 115 – Principles of Design (3) *
Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory. Introduction to two-dimensional design for beginning and non-art majors emphasizing the elements and principles of visual order using a variety of media. Encourages the development of perpetual and conceptual awareness in the visual arts. (CAN ART 14) UC/IND/CSU area C1

Art 117 – Basic Digital Imaging (3) *
Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory.
Students explore digital media in a fine arts context. Covers the basic concepts,
aesthetic issues, interpretation, and processes of creating digital imagery. Includes
an overview of various computer applications to develop art works in traditional
and non-traditional formats. Stresses concept development and effective
communication using graphics, print layout, image and photographic
manipulation, interactive web, audio, time-based, and video imaging,. Lab fee
required. UC/IND/CSU

Art 120 – Graphic Design (3)
Prerequisite: Art 110, 115, or 221. Class hours: 2
lecture, 4 laboratory. This course is an exploration of graphic design and
illustration to increase awareness of individual and social concepts, and ideas in
visual expression. Emphasis on visual communication and interplay of
image/text, design/art, form/content along with effects of advertising on
culture. Students use lettering, photography, illustration, graphics, and timebased
media to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and effectively. Stresses
professional standards using traditional print media, computer, web, and
multimedia. Lab fee required. IND/CSU area C1

Art 121 – Graphic Design II (3)
Continuation of examination of the history,
theories, and techniques of visual communication. Typography, illustration and
imagery used in formulation of creative design solutions. Course covers tools,
methodology, more complex formal skills, graphic arts processes and electronic
media. IND/CSU

Art 125 – Three-Dimensional Design (3) *
Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory.
Introduction to the elements and principles of visual order as they relate to threedimensional form for beginning and non-art majors using a variety of media and
construction techniques. Explores the relationship between form and meaning in
the visual arts. (CAN ART 16) UC/IND/CSU area C1

Art 130 – Beginning Painting I (3) *
Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory.
Introduction to painting for beginning and non-art majors emphasizing basic
painting technique, color theory, and composition using opaque media. Explores
traditional approaches to subject matter and the relationship between form and
content in the visual arts. (CAN ART 10) UC/IND/CSU area C1

Art 131 – Beginning Painting II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 130. Class hours: 2 lecture, 4
laboratory. Continuation of painting, emphasizing creative and experimental
approaches to subject matter and technique with additional opportunities for
personal expression. UC/IND/CSU

Art 147-– Beginning Ceramics (3) *
Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory.
Development of ideas through introduction to materials, techniques, and
processes used in making pottery and other ceramic art. Student learns use of
hand building, potter's wheel, and traditional ceramics terminology as well as
contemporary concepts of fired clay as art. Classes are held at the Community
Arts Center. Lab fee required. UC/IND/CSU

Art 148 – Intermediate Ceramics (3)
Prerequisite: Art 147. Class hours: 2 lecture,
4 laboratory. Aesthetic exploration of ideas using potter's wheel and/or hand
building techniques to create both utilitarian and sculptural forms. The
development of techniques and procedures are designed to further the student's
understanding and ability to manipulate clay body formation, glazes, kiln firings,
and surface enrichment to emphasize creation of well-made objects. Classes are
held at the Community Arts Center. Lab fee required. UC/IND/CSU

Art 150 – Interior Design I (3) *
A foundation course emphasizing the principles of interior design, color, texture, rhythm, pattern, balance, and scale. Perspective and rendering techniques are included. Lecture and design problems. (Same as Merchandising 250.) CSU

Art 170 – Fundamentals of Photography I (3) *
Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory.
Beginning and non-art majors. Introduction to black and white photography
using traditional and digital photography with emphasis on personal and artistic
expression. Explores photography issues in historical, fine arts, and mass media
context. Covers range of photography; artists, styles, composition, genre, camera
operation, film stocks, photo papers, filters, lighting and its effect on the subject,
film processing, enlarging-darkroom technique, and digital darkroom. Students
use 35mm, and digital cameras. Lab fee required. (CAN ART 18) UC/IND/CSU

Art 171 – Fundamentals of Photography II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 170 or CAR 170.
Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory. Continuation of photography emphasizing
creative and experimental approaches to subject matter and technique with
additional opportunities for personal expression. Issues of traditional black and
white, color photography, and electronic imaging will be explored aesthetically
and technically. Students produce and discuss their creative portfolios
demonstrating understanding of importance of content, subject, and individual
style. Students use various 35mm, medium format120 mm, 4 x 5 large format, and
digital cameras, lighting, filters, experimental materials, and digital tools and
materials. Lab fee required. UC/IND/CSU

Art 173 – Film Making I (3) *
Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory. Introducing film as an art form, a tool for communication, and the practice of film craft. Students acquire a basic knowledge of aesthetics of film and fundamental techniques to communicate visually . Various methods of the creative use of film will be explored, including live action and animation, camera operation, lighting, editing, directing, and sound. Study and analysis of classic films as well as student's own work. Students develop original scripts and storyboards to produce several short films using 16mm film and video. (Same as CAR 173) Lab fee required. UC/IND/CSU

Art 174 – Film Making II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 173 or CAR 173. Class hours: 2
lecture, 4 laboratory. Course emphasizes development of individual creativity
using film as medium for communication and expression. In this more advanced
film course, students will develop enough proficiency in the craft of film making
to create several short films. Student will use professional procedures from preproduction through post-production to develop, script, direct, produce, and edit
several short original films. Students will learn to handle directional
responsibilities coordinating the film crew, talent, and equipment. Students view
and critique numerous films and their own 16mm film and digital videos. Lab fee
required. (Same as CAR 174) UC/IND/CSU

Art 175 – Fundamentals of Television Production (3) *
Class hours: 2 lecture; 4
laboratory. Introduction to the aesthetics and techniques of television
production enabling students to communicate creative ideas utilizing a single
location camera and 3-camera TV studio. Emphasis on ability to conceptualize
visually and communicate creative ideas using video medium. Weekly video
projects enable students to rotate crew positions learning concept development,
preproduction planning, production-shooting, sound, lighting, and
postproduction editing and effects. Students will learn to handle directional
responsibilities by coordination of television production team, talent, and studio
equipment. Covers basic video theory, in-studio procedures, and equipment
operation. Lab fee required. (Same as CAR 175) IND/CSU

Art 221 – Life Drawing I (3) *
Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory. Introduction to drawing the human form from a live model with emphasis on proportion,
structure, anatomy , and its expressive design. Includes exploration of various
methods, approaches, using a variety of traditional and non-traditional drawing
media. UC/IND/CSU area C1

Art 223 – Life Drawing II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 221. Class hours: 2 lecture, 4
laboratory. Course focuses on using the human figure as an element in
composition, reinforces the skills and concepts used in Life Drawing I. Students
develop further visual, verbal, and technical skills necessary to representation of
the figure. Work with live models developing ability to draw figure perceptually
and expressively. Designed to develop the student's portflolio. UC/IND/CSU

Art 224 – Life Drawing III (3)
Prerequisite: Art 223. Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory. Students focus their particular interest in the human figure in longer term exercises and development of a personal figurative direction. Experimentation with creative and critical issues developing an awareness of some of the conceptual issues associated with the figure. Portfolio development. UC/IND/CSU

Art 230 – Intermediate Painting I (3)
Prerequisite: Art 131. Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory. Exploration of painting beyond the basics with emphasis on personal vision and painting as a problem solving process. Research, discussions, and critiques encourage personal creative growth. Portfolio development. UC/IND/CSU

Art 231 – Intermediate Painting II (3)
Prerequisite: Art 230. Class hours: 2 lecture, 4 laboratory. Continuation of painting focusing on personal approaches to contemporary fine arts issues. Concentrates on inventive use of ideas, concepts, and materials. Portfolio development. UC/IND/CSU

Art 280 – Explorations in Art History (1) *
Class hours: 1 lecture. Designed to
offer study in a wide range of topics related to the history of art, allowing for
concentrated exploration of a topic not normally treated in depth in a survey
class. CSU

Art 281 – Art on the Town (1). *
Class hours: 1 lecture. Introduces the materials
and techniques involved in making art through a broad survey of art styles,
sources and individual artists allowing for concentrated exploration of selected
art styles and artists. CSU

** Art 290 – Selected Topics (1-3 units).
** Art 291 – Internship (1-4 units).
** Art 295 – Independent Study (1-3 units).
** Art 296 – Field Practicum (1-4 units).