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  • 4.00 Credits

    (4.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture and three laboratory hours weekly.) In this class both a classical and contemporary approach to figure sculpture will be studied. Working from live models, students will learn to interpret the pose, study spatial relationship and proportion, experiment with scale and learn to compose as they examine human form. Materials may include clay, wax, and plaster. Historical and contemporary approaches to the figure will be studied in slide lectures and readings. (CSU/UC) CSU Area C-1
  • 4.00 Credits

    (4.0 Units) (Prerequisite: Art 185. Three lecture and three laboratory hours weekly.) This course is a continuation of Life Sculpture I. Continued exploration of development and technique with emphasis on individual investigation of content. Students have an opportunity to move toward abstraction to explore basic concepts of modern sculpture. (CSU/UC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    (3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture hours weekly.) Introduction to the aesthetics, history, and fundamental techniques of photography using color slide film. An introduction to camera and film control, an awareness of light, and expressive use of color. Includes critiques of student work and a photographic fieldtrip. (CSU/UC)
  • 4.00 Credits

    (4.0 Units) (Prerequisite: Art 187 or Art 190. Three lecture and three laboratory hours weekly.) An exploration of photographic media exposing students to the concept of manipulation and interpretation of the original to reveal forms of expression that are unattainable through traditional photography. Introduction to the use of contemporary use of other media. Includes choice and application of surface color, printmaking processes, three-dimensional design, installation, and presentation choices. Emphasis on choosing the appropriate techniques to powerfully express individual content. A good choice for art majors and for those interested in the introduction to, and exploration of, the creative experimentation of photobased processes. May be taken twice for credit. (CSU)
  • 3.00 Credits

    (3.0 Units) (Prerequisite: Art 187 or Art 190. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course is intended to develop proficiency in the controlled use of light, both "on-location" and in the studio. Ambient,tungsten and flash lighting, mixed lighting techniques as well as the characteristics of different qualities of light are explored. Various camera formats, using black and white film as well as color transparency film can be used. Diverse examples of lighting techniques used in both commercial and fine art will be shown. This is a good choice for art majors to increase their understanding of light, and to learn to photograph their own artwork. Also a good choice for students in fields that require documentation of fieldwork subjects. (CSU)
  • 4.00 Credits

    (4.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture and three laboratory hours weekly.) This course is designed to meet the needs of art students, photography majors, and others who would like an introduction to black and white photography and who want to improve their photographic skills. The basics of camera use, film developing and darkroom printing are presented with emphasis on balancing technical skills with artistic expression. Introduction to photographic terms will enable students to analyze photographs through discussion of their work. Major historical and contemporary photographers will be presented through slides. (CSU/UC) CSU Area C-1, CAN ART 18
  • 4.00 Credits

    (4.0 Units) (Prerequisite: Art 190. Three lecture and three laboratory hours weekly.) This course is designed to guide continuing photography students through experimentation of new materials and testing of exposure methods to refine their techniques. This course includes discussion and analysis of students' work in group and individual critiques. It contains a study of photographer's concepts, attitudes and philosophies. Fieldtrips and study of traditional and contemporary photography are included. May be taken twice for credit. (CSU/UC)
  • 4.00 Credits

    (4.0 Units) (Prerequisite: Art 191. Three lecture and three laboratory hours weekly.) This course seeks to develop the student's visual skills through the refinement of technique and the study of pertinent photographic work. The course will cover advanced black and white techniques. This course is for third semester (college) black and white photography students. (CSU/UC)
  • 4.00 Credits

    (4.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Advisories: Basic computer skills and Art 112, 187, and 190. Three lecture and three laboratory hours weekly.) The exploration of digital imaging techniques as applied to the art of photography. Emphasis is placed on the creative process while exploring electronic image making as an effective mode of communication used by photographers, artists, and designers today (Adobe Photoshop). May be taken twice for credit. (CSU)
  • 1.00 Credits

    (1.0 Unit) (Prerequisite: Art 290. Two and six-tenths lecture and two and six-tenths laboratory hours weekly for five weeks.) This is a practical course that will teach art students how to photograph their work professionally (both two- and three-dimensional) in color slide form for portfolio or publishing needs. The student must have access to a camera. May be taken twice for credit. (CSU)
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