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  • ART 020A: Beginning Ceramic Sculpture

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course explores the basic techniques of the ceramic sculptural art form. Emphasis is on the understanding of the medium of clay, the appreciation of the basic ceramic sculpture modeling processes and glazing techniques. The students will also begin to explore their own personal expression in clay. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: ART-007A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 020B: Intermediate to Advanced Ceramic Sculpture

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course expands student knowledge and expertise in the technologies of the ceramic sculpture art form. Students will further study ceramic sculpture modeling techniques, and embellishing techniques. Glaze formulation and glaze application, combined with kiln loading and firing techniques will also be explored. With faculty guidance, students move toward development of a personal creative style. Students will be expected to develop a stronger critique and problem-solving process. May be taken for a total of three times. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: 2 Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-020A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 021A: Painting/ Beginning Watercolor

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of transparent watercolor painting. Through hands-on assignments, painting techniques covered include traditional applications of wash, wet-in-wet, direct painting and layering techniques. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the use of basic visual elements, organizational principles of compositional structure, color theory and concept development. These techniques enable the student to communicate visual images as creative statements. Historical applications of watercolor techniques and different conceptual approaches to painting are studied. Basic drawing skills are recommended. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: ART-001A or ART-003A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 021B: Painting/ Intermediate to Advanced Watercolor

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This is an intermediate to advanced course in the methods of transparent, opaque and mixed media watercolor painting. Students build on skills learned in the Beginning Watercolor Painting course through continued study of traditional watercolor painting approaches. Students are then introduced to advanced and experimental applications in water media along with collage techniques. Focus is on the development of images that are created through the use of intermediate to advanced applications of technical processes, color use and compositional structure. 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-021A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 023A: Painting/ Beginning Oil

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of oil painting. Through hands-on assignments, painting techniques covered include traditional approaches of opaque, transparent, under and over painting, palette knife and wet-on-wet painting. Using quick oil sketches throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the use of basic visual elements, organizational principles of compositional structure, color theory and concept development. These techniques enable the student to communicate visual images as creative statements. Historical applications of oil painting techniques and different conceptual approaches to painting are studied. Basic drawing skills are recommended. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: ART-001A or ART-003A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 023B: Painting/ Intermediate to Advanced Oil

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This is an intermediate to advanced course in the methods of transparent, opaque and mixed media oil painting. Students build on skills learned in the Beginning Oil Painting course through continued study of traditional oil painting approaches. Students are then introduced to advanced and experimental applications in oil media utilizing alkyds, water miscible oils and oil sticks. Focus is on the development of images that are created through the use of intermediate to advanced applications of technical processes, color use and compositional structure. 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-023A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 025A: Painting/ Beginning Acrylic

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of acrylic painting. Through hands-on assignments, painting techniques covered include traditional approaches of opaque, transparent, under and over painting, palette knife and wet-on-wet painting. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the use of basic visual elements, organizational principles of compositional structure, color theory and concept development. These techniques enable the student to communicate visual images as creative statements. Historical applications of acrylic techniques and different conceptual approaches to painting are studied. Basic drawing skills are recommended. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: ART-001A or ART-003A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 025B: Painting/ Intermediate to Advanced Acrylic

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This is an intermediate to advanced course in the methods of acrylic painting. Students build on skills learned in the Beginning Acrylic Painting course through continued study of traditional acrylic painting approaches. Students are then introduced to advanced and experimental applications in the use of mixed media with acrylics. The use of gels and mediums, oil stick and oil bars along with a variety of collage techniques are explored. Focus is on the development of images that are created through the use of intermediate to advanced applications of technical processes, color use and compositional structure. 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-025A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None Technical comprehension, aesthetic, and conceptual development are stressed equally. A 35mm or larger format film camera or digital SLR camera with manually adjustable f-stops and shutter speeds is required. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ART-030B, or permission of instructor based on a portfolio presentation of student's previous work CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 026: Gallery Display Management

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course is an introduction in art museum and gallery education. It provides training for those who desire careers in museum education and expertise in the use of museums as education resources for school educators. It also provides basic information for artists who wish to display work in a gallery. The course consists of organizing and designing exhibitions, and the proper caring and handling of works of art. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: ART-010 and ENG-050 CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • ART 030A: Beginning Black & White Photography

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This is an introductory course in black and white photography. Basic camera and laboratory techniques are studied, including camera operation, film exposure, film developing, printing, and dry mounting of finished work. Emphasis is placed on composition theory, print quality, concept, and design throughout the course. These techniques enable the student to communicate visual images as creative photographic statements. A 35mm film camera with manually adjustable fstops and shutter speeds is required. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L CAN: ART 18 = ART 30A + 30B Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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