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  • ARTF 175A: Sculpture I

    3.00 Credits
    San Diego Mesa College

    This course is an introduction to sculptural materials, processes and forms. The course helps students to appreciate the shapes and functions of sculpture (past and present) in the context of hands-on experience. This course is intended for transfer students planning to major in art and for all students interested in working in three-dimensional media.
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  • ARTF 175B: Sculpture II

    3.00 Credits
    San Diego Mesa College

    This course continues the introduction to sculptural materials, processes and forms begun in Art 175A. It differs from 175A in that it requires that students show more initiative in their selection and pursuit of sculptural goals, be more articulate in defining these goals, and extend their sculptural reach to include either new sculptural forms or new sculptural materials. This course is intended for transfer students planning to major in art and for all students interested in working in three dimensional media.
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  • ARTF 175C: Sculpture III

    3.00 Credits
    San Diego Mesa College

    This course continues the acquaintanceship with sculptural materials, processes and forms begun in Art 175A and 175B. It differs from 175B in that it requires that students show more self-reliance in their selection and pursuit of sculptural goals, and that the goals they select be more complex and ambitious. This course is intended for transfer students planning to major in art and for all students interested in working in three dimensional media.
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  • ARTF 190A: Black and White Art Photography

    3.00 Credits
    San Diego Mesa College

    Photography is taught as a medium for self-exploration and self expression. The course emphasizes the art making-process, in which photographic images and concepts are discussed within social, historical, aesthetic, and technical contexts as well as within the context of photographic genres. Technical instruction is provided in camera operation and exposure, darkroom procedures for film and print development, and print presentation. This course is intended for students preparing for a major in art as well as those interested in photography.
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  • ARTF 191: Cultural Influences on Photography

    3.00 Credits
    San Diego Mesa College

    This course is a study of the emergence of photographic traditions within the context of the social, political, economic and scientific forces that have influenced particular genres in the medium. Emphasis is placed on the interrelation of photography and art and focuses on the evolution of major historical types and schools of image making and their relationship to prevailing cultural concerns. This interpretive analysis of significant developments in photography is structured as a balance of lectures, slide presentations and discussion. The course is designed for photographic art majors and all art students interested in improving their ability to understand and discuss photography's unique historical, material and narrative potential.
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  • ARTF 194: Critical Photography

    3.00 Credits
    San Diego Mesa College

    This course examines principles of art criticism and uses the critical process in conceptualizing and producing photographic images. It explores photographic theory and its application to interpreting and evaluating photographic media. Aesthetic and ethical concerns are presented using historical references and perspectives that allow students to place their own work within the context of contemporary critical issues/concerns. The course examines traditional schools of image making and contemporary thinking and practice as a means to broaden the student’s ability in composition, presentation and use of light. This course is designed for photographic art majors and all art students interested in honing their art criticism and studio skills.
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  • ARTF 195A: Ceramics I

    3.00 Credits
    San Diego Mesa College

    This course is an introductory level ceramics course in which students design and construct hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramic objects. Students learn form and surface enrichment, use glazes, and load kilns. This course is designed to meet art major and transfer requirements for ceramic or art majors and also serves students interested in developing ceramic skills.
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  • ARTF 195B: Ceramics II

    3.00 Credits
    San Diego Mesa College

    This course is an intermediate level ceramics course in which students design and construct wheel thrown and handbuilt ceramic objects emphasizing form and surface enrichment, use molds, weigh, mix and use glazes, as well as load kilns and fire electric kilns. This course is designed for major requirements and transfer by ceramic or art majors and for students interested in developing ceramic skills.
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  • ARTF 196: Clay and Glaze Technology

    3.00 Credits
    San Diego Mesa College

    This is a survey of technical processes in ceramics that introduces students to basic and advanced techniques of glaze formulation, mixing, and testing. The course also acquaints students with the composition of clays, stains, and engobes and how these respond to different kilns and firing conditions. This course is designed to help ceramics majors and other interested students understand the physical and chemical nature of ceramic materials.
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  • ARTF 197A: Handbuilding Ceramics I

    3.00 Credits
    San Diego Mesa College

    This course provides instruction in the design and construction of hand-built ceramic forms. Students create ceramic forms emphasizing form and surface enrichment, while gaining experience applying glazes and loading kilns. This course is designed for art majors and for students interested in developing ceramic skills.
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