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  • 1.00 Credits

    Designed to develop awareness of health, safety and toxicology concerns as they pertain to processes and materials used in the visual arts. Information on hazards and the necessary precautions for individual media, ventilation, substitutes for hazardous materials and safety in the studio is included. A recommended course for all art students. (SFCC)
  • 1.00 - 15.00 Credits

    This course provides intensive studio experiences in specialized areas of visual arts including techniques or concepts not already covered by existing classes. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. (SCC, SFCC)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Studio investigation of various sculptural concepts, materials and processes. Students work with equipment and tools and are given specific problems dealing with a variety of materials. Advanced students work closely and contractually with the instructor. Independent research and exploration is encouraged at beginning and advanced levels. May be repeated for a total of 16 credits. Prerequisite: ART 106 or 205 or an academic art course or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced problems in aesthetic and symbolic considerations of 2-D and 3-D design. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisite: ART 105. (SFCC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lettering basics including an application of drawn and indicated letter forms, space copy and basic lettering strokes. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. (SFCC)
  • 1.00 Credits

    A studio seminar to be taken at the end of the first year. An introduction to professional practices including preparation of a portfolio of original work, documentation of work using a copy stand and camera, and writing an artist's statement. Independent research, seminar discussions, guest artists, and viewing exhibitions and performances. Required for C.F.A. and A.F.A. candidates. To be taken spring quarter in the first year. Prerequisite: Art 106, 110 and 202, plus 10 additional Art credits at SFCC or permission of instructor. The above can be taken concurrently with ART 161. (SFCC)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Transparent and opaque watercolor, as well as other water mediums. Students learn to stretch paper and to handle the traditional tools and papers of this medium. Individual projects designed to encourage exploration and personal expression. May be repeated for a total of 16 credits. Prerequisite: ART 101 or 102 or 103 or 105. (SFCC)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Working with oil medium on canvas, board or paper. Practice in stretching canvas, preparing the ground and mixing paint. Course emphasizes the formal aspects of composition and the development of an expressive approach to subjects and themes. May be repeated for a total of 16 credits. Prerequisite: ART 101 or 102 or 103 or 105. (SFCC)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Working with acrylic and other compatible mediums on surfaces such as canvas, board or paper. Practice in stretching canvas, preparing the ground and mixing paint. Course emphasizes the formal aspects of composition and the development of an expressive approach to subjects and themes. On occasion, this course may be offered specifically to teach mural painting. May be repeated for a total of 16 credits. Prerequisite: ART 101 or 102 or 103 or 105. (SFCC)
  • 4.00 Credits

    A survey of the various printing processes, and an exploration into these to encourage the student to experiment and make comparisons as to the various qualities of each medium. Instructor may select from metal, stone, wood and linoleum, incorporating monotype, stenciling and stamping approaches in order to help students develop the knowledge of tools, materials and techniques. May be repeated for a total of 16 credits. Prerequisite: ART 101 or 102 or 103 or 105. (SFCC)
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