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  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an intermediate to advanced course in the methods of drawing and composition with an emphasis on the use of color. Students build on beginning level skills through a continued study of traditional drawing approaches and are then introduced to intermediate through advanced drawing problems. An emphasis on experimental applications with color media such as pen and inks, dry and oil pastel, oil stick, colored pencil and mixed media occurs. Focus is on the development of images that are created through the use of intermediate to advanced applications of technical processes, color theory use and compositional structure. Historical applications of drawing and different conceptual approaches to the mark making process are studied. Under faculty guidance, students develop a pictorial series resulting in a personal portfolio that reflects their individual expression. May be taken for a total of three times. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: 2 Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-001A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
  • 3.00 Credits

    This survey course examines the art of the ancient world. Slide illustrated lectures and videotapes are used in the study of the architecture, sculpture, painting, and other visual art forms of prehistoric and primitive peoples, as well as the art of the Ancient Near East, Egyptian, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Early Christian and Byzantine cultures. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ENG-050 CAN: ART 2; ART SEQ A = ART 2A + 2B Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C3, C5 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
  • 3.00 Credits

    This survey course examines the art of the Western World from the Early Middle Ages through the Baroque era. Illustrated lectures and videotapes are used in the study of the architecture, sculpture, painting and other visual art forms of the Early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Late Gothic, Early and High Renaissance, Northern Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque and Rococo periods. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ENG-050 CAN: ART 4; SEQ A = ART 2A + 2B Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C3, C5 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
  • 3.00 Credits

    The art of Europe and America from the nineteenth century to the present is examined in this course. Illustrated lectures on significant movements in painting, sculpture, and architecture of this period include: Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and contemporary directions. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ENG-050 CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
  • 0.00 Credits

    This course examines the art of Europe and America from 1960 to the present. Illustrated lectures and on-sight viewing of art works focus on significant movements in painting, sculpture, and architecture of this period which include Pop Art, Op Art, Earth Works, Performance Art, Graffiti Art, Installation Art, Conceptual Art, Environmental Art, New Realism, ethnicity and gender issues. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: ENG-050 CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: 3A
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of two dimensional design. Through hands-on assignments, various traditional and contemporary design techniques are covered which include the use of pencil, paper and paint. Mixed media applications are introduced at the end of the course. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the study and use of basic visual elements of line, shape, texture, space, time and color theory and on organizational principles of compositional structure and concept development. These techniques enable the students to gain experience in organizing their thoughts in solving design problems and to communicate visual images as creative statements. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L CAN: ART 14 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C3 CSU GE: C1 IGETC: None
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course investigates the factors determining the designs of both utilitarian and non-utilitarian objects. Through a study of mass, volume, space and shape, students gain experience solving three-dimensional design problems. A variety of materials are studied through projects in construction, modeling and casting. This course is offered in Spring semester only. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L CAN: ART 16 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a basic course in the study of the human figure from a model. Composition and expressive aspects of gesture, weight, and line are investigated through pencil and charcoal exercises. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: ART-001A and/or ART-003A CAN: ART 24 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an intermediate to advanced course in the study of the human figure from a model. Students explore a variety of drawing materials and techniques leading toward personal growth and style. May be taken for a total of three times. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: 2 Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-005A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an intermediate to advanced course in the methods and applications of color and design. After further study of basic design and color approaches, students then develop images that are created through the use of progressive applications of color theory and compositional structure. Multiple types of water based media, the use of collage and mixed media applications are investigated. An introduction to book arts is explored through altered books, accordion fold variations and basic book structures. Students develop a personal portfolio that reflects their individual expression. May be taken for a total of three times. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: 2 Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-003A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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