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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to the possibilities of digital photography. Topics covered include: digital cameras, scanning, printing, color management and file management. Students create original images for use in class and explore photo manipulation with raster software. A suitable digital or film camera is required. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6, ART B20 or equivalent. Hours: 54 lect, 54 lab. CCS: Liberal Arts and Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Note: Elective credit only.
  • 3.00 Credits

    B17g-B17h (1.5-1.5) equivalent to B17gh. This course is a study of black and white photography in an area of specialized and personal interest. Advanced work is done in camera technique, darkroom practices and studio lighting. Students create technically proficient work of an expressive and original nature. A suitable 35mm film camera is required. Recommended: ART B17cd with a grade of "C.? ?Hours: B17gh-108 lect/lab. Field trips required. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Note: Elective credit only.
  • 2.00 - 3.00 Credits

    B18a-B18b (1-1) equivalent to B18ab. Students in this course receive special instruction in preparation for professional experience. Students strengthen their graphic visualization and technical skills through challenging individual assignments. Students work much more independently than in the foundational photography courses. A suitable 35mm film camera is required. Recommended: Evaluation by instructor of student's photography skills. Hours: B18ab-18 lect, 54 lab. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Note: Elective credit only.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces the fundamentals of representational drawing. The visual vocabulary and design principles and elements are covered, as related to drawing. Media may include pencil, ink, charcoal, conté, pastels, and watercolor. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect, 54 studio. Field trips optional. Repeat: 3. Offered: F, S, SS. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. CAN ART 8; BC GE C; CSU GE C.1; IGETC 3.A.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This foundational course introduces vector art and the principles and elements of two-dimensional design. Students create original design solutions and learn the basics of the Apple Macintosh computer. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect, 54 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. BC GE C.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a course in design with an emphasis on printed communication. Through concept development, type, and images, students create original design solutions. Identity and branding development is introduced. Recommended: ART B20 and Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 108 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces digital art for editorial, technical, scientific, and informational publication. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and the importance of concept development, from rough draft to finished solution. Typography is considered as an integral element to illustration projects. Prerequisite: ART B20 or equivalent. Hours: 54 lect, 54 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the design of advertising. Through concept development, type, and images, students will create original advertising solutions. A broad survey of advertising media will be explored. Recommended: ART B20 and Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 108 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Note: Elective credit only.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces raster art as used in commercial media. Through a series of projects, students create original artwork, and refine their design skills. Processes such as painting, masking, layering, color correcting, separating, and effects filtering are covered. Image creation, scanning, editing, compositing, re-touching, and problem solving are explored. Recommended: ART B20 or equivalent. Hours: 54 lect, 54 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on effective and original letterform usage in visual media. Students create typographic design solutions and explore the evolution of letterforms from ancient to contemporary. All projects feature investigation of structure, format, legibility, and expression. Prerequisite: ART B20. Hours: 54 lect, 54 lab. CCS: Occupational Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.
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