ART COURSES
Certificate Programs
Courses
ART-1 - History of Western Art: Prehistoric, Ancient, and Medieval
3 units
UC, CSU (CAN ART-2) ART 1 + 2= (CAN ART SEQ A)
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Qualification for ENG-1A recommended.
Survey of the history of Western art: painting, architecture and sculpture, Prehistoric through the Medieval periods. 54 hours lecture.
ART-2 - History of Western Art: Renaissance – Contemporary,
3 units
UC, CSU (CAN ART-4) ART 1 + 2= (CAN ART SEQ A)
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Qualification for ENG-1A recommended.
Survey of the history of Western art: painting, architecture, and sculpture, from the Renaissance through contemporary art. 54 hours lecture.
ART-3 - Art for Teachers
3 units
CSU
Prerequisite: None.
Designed to enable the student to teach basic art principles and concepts to elementary school age children (grades K-6). Intended to improve individual skills, general knowledge and confidence in teaching art. Developmental stages, creative expression and various methods and techniques will be explored with age-appropriate art projects and experiences. Intended for education, Early Childhood Studies and other non-art majors. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
ART-5 - History of Non-Western Art
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Qualification for ENG-1A and college level reading recommended.
An introductory survey of the arts of non-European cultures. History, form, functions and aesthetics will be discussed in an overview of the arts of the Americas (Pre-Columbian and North American Indian), Oceana, Islamic, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, China and Japan. 54 hours lecture.
ART-6 - Art Appreciation
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Qualification for ENG-1A recommended.
An introductory course for the non-art major. The creative process and the diversity of style, technique and media evident in various art forms throughout history and culture. Honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through limited class size; seminar format; focus on primary texts; and application of higher level critical thinking skills. Students may not receive credit for both ART-6 and ART-6H. 54 hours lecture.
ART-6H - Honors Art Appreciation
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Qualification for ENG-1A. Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the honors program.
An introductory course designed for the non-art major. The creative process and the diversity of styles, technique and media evident in various art forms throughout history and culture. Honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through limited class size; seminar format; focus on primary texts; and application of higher
level critical thinking skills. Students may not receive credit for both ART-6 and ART-6H. 54 hours lecture.
ART-7 - Women Artists in History
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Qualification for ENG-1A recommended.
Survey of the contributions of women artists from the ancient era through the present. 54 hours lecture.
ART-8 - Mexican Art History
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: None.
Survey of architecture, sculpture, painting, and minor arts of Mexico. From pre-Columbian and Colonial, through contemporary art. 54 hours lecture.
ART-9 - African Art History
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: None.
A survey of the traditional through contemporary arts of African peoples. Both historical and current expressions of sculpture, body adornment, dance, architecture, painting, artifacts, ceramics and textiles, will be introduced and integrated with other aspects of life and culture in sub-Saharan Africa. 54 hours lecture.
ART-10 - Modern and Contemporary Art History
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: None.
A survey of the development and history of modern art with emphasis on its major movements, leading artists and contemporary trends. Painting, sculpture and architecture will be discussed in terms of their historical, social and political context. Beginning with mid 19th century movements (Realism and Impressionism), the study will continue through the current trends and new media of the day. 54 hrs lecture.
ART-11 - Gallery and Exhibition Design
3 units
CSU
Prerequisite: None.
Practical experience in all aspects of design and installation of art exhibits in a gallery environment; including design theory and the evaluation and analysis of the communicative, aesthetic, managerial and technical factors involved in the production of exhibits. Students are expected to pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-12 - Asian Art History
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: None.
A survey of the history of Asian art (China, Japan, Korea and India) from prehistoric times to the present, including the religious and philosophical
influence on the development of the art forms of architecture, sculpture, ceramics, painting and minor arts. 54 hours lecture.
ART-15 - Beginning Ceramics
3 units
UC*, CSU (CAN ART-6)
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to ceramic art and pottery making. Handbuilt slab, coil and wheel throwing with emphasis on design, technique, craftsmanship, form, function and decoration. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-16 - Intermediate Ceramics
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-15.
An expansion and refinement of the skills learned and explored in Beginning Ceramics. Projects of greater scope, challenge and complexity will encourage personal artistic development and creativity. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-17 - Beginning Drawing
3 units
UC, CSU (CAN ART-8)
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to the fundamentals of drawing in a variety of media. The exploration of the elements of art, the principles of composition, perspective and the development of observational, motor and creative skills. Emphasis will be on black and white media. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-18 - Intermediate Drawing
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-17 (or 4A) or 22.
Continued study of the skills acquired in Beginning Drawing, with the emphasis on the use of color media. Basic color theory, with the academic, psychological and the possibilities of color, will be explored in thoughtful compositions. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-20 - Beginning Sculpture
3 units
UC, CSU (CAN ART-12)
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to the fundamentals of sculpture design and creation. A variety of materials, such as clay, wax and plaster will be used. Additive, subtractive and construction methods for creating the sculptural pieces will be explored, as well as other traditional and contemporary forms and techniques. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-21 - Intermediate Sculpture
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-20.
An expansion and refinement of the skills and techniques learned in Beginning Sculpture. Emphasis will be on improved design, better craftsmanship, originality and critical assessment. A variety of methods, such as clay, wax and plaster will be used. Additive, subtractive and construction methods for creating the sculptural pieces will be explored, as well as other traditional and contemporary forms and techniques. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-22 - Basic Design
3 units
UC, CSU (CAN ART 14)
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to the fundamentals of two-dimensional design. The organization of visual elements (line, shape, space, value, texture and color) according to the principles of design. Emphasis placed on visual perception, theory, dexterity, problem solving, analysis, application, skill and presentation. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-23 - Design and Color
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-22 or 17.
A continued study of the principles of two-dimensional design. The practice of the organization of the visual elements (line, shape, space, value, texture and color) according to the principles of design. Emphasis
placed on color theory and more advanced methods of communicating ideas through design. Students pay for their own materials Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-24 - Three Dimensional Design
3 units
UC, CSU (CAN ART-16)
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to the fundamentals of three-dimensional design. The use of the visual elements and the practice of the principles of design as they relate to various three-dimensional art forms (i.e., sculpture, architecture and product, commercial, stage, environmental and interior design). Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72
hours laboratory.
ART-25 - Watercolor Painting
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-17 (or 4A) or 22.
Introduction to the fundamentals of painting with transparent watercolors. Various techniques, tools and materials will be explored. Composition, idea, method, color and creativity will be examined. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-26 - Beginning Painting
3 units
UC, CSU (CAN ART-10)
Prerequisite: ART-17 (or 4A) or 22
An introduction to the fundamentals of painting (oil or acrylic); various techniques and the application of color theory. An exploration of the media, the development of visual perception and compositional and creative skills. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-27 - Intermediate Painting
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-26 or 23.
Continued study of painting (oil or acrylic); various techniques and the application of color theory. Development of visual perception, and compositional and creative skills. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-28 - Studio Painting 
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-26 (4B) or ART-27 (5B).
Continued painting studio work with emphasis on individual problems for the self-motivated student. Specific agreement identifying intent, ideas, goals, and media, to be arranged between instructor and student. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for development and refinement in the art form. Students are expected to pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-30 - Printmaking
3 units
UC, CSU (CAN ART-20)
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ART-22 and 17 (or 4A) are highly recommended.
Introduction to the design and creation of original prints using a variety of printmaking techniques. Methods such as silkscreen, monotype, relief (woodcut, linoleum), intaglio and others will be explored. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-34 - Studio Three Dimensional Design
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-24.
Continued three dimensional design studio work with emphasis on individual problems for the self-motivated student. Specific agreement identifying intent, ideas, goals, and media, to be arranged between instructor and student. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for development and refinement in the art form. Students are expected to pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-35 - Illustration
3 units
CSU
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ART-17 (or 4A), 22 or 39.
Introduction to the fundamental concepts and imagery used for advertising and graphic illustration. Exploration of visual communication and commercial art techniques in graphic media, such as ink, airbrush, gouache and markers. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-36 - Computer Art
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ART-22, 17 (or 4A) and computer experience recommended.
Introduction to using digital media as a tool for creative arts. The exploration of the visual characteristics of electronic imagery. Emphasis will be on the essentials of fine art and design, as it relates to projects solved on the computer and/or other electronic equipment using art related software. Students pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of two times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-38 - Studio Illustration
3 units
CSU
Prerequisite: ART-35.
Continued illustration studio work with emphasis on individual problems for the self-motivated student. Specific agreement identifying intent, ideas, goals, and media, to be arranged between instructor and student. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for development and refinement in the art form. Students are expected to pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-39– Design and Graphics
3 units
CSU
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ART-35, 22, or 17 (or 4A) recommended.
Fundamental design methodology for visual communication. Exploration of design principles in advertising and layout design. Type and lettering creation and techniques, corporate imagery and portfolio preparation. Students pay for their own materials. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-40 - Figure Drawing
3 units
UC, CSU (CAN ART-24)
Prerequisite: ART-17 (or 4A) or 22.
Drawing from the human figure. Students will draw from a live, nude model using a variety of media. Students pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours
laboratory.
ART-41 - Figure Painting
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-17 (or 4A), 26 (or 4B), or 40.
Painting from the human figure. Students will draw and paint from a live, nude model using a variety of media. Students pay for their own materials. May be taken four times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours
laboratory.
ART-42 - Studio Figure Drawing
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-40.
Continued figure drawing studio work with emphasis on individual problems for the self-motivated student. Specific agreement identifying
intent, ideas, goals, and media, to be arranged between instructor and student. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for development and refinement in the art form. Students are expected to pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36
hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-43 - Studio Figure Painting
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-41.
Continued figure painting studio work with emphasis on individual problems for the self-motivated student. Specific agreement identifying
intent, ideas, goals, and media, to be arranged between instructor and student. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for development and refinement in the art form. Students are expected to pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36
hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-44 - Animation
3 units
CSU
Prerequisite: ART-17 (4A).
Advisory: Strongly recommended: ART-22 and ART-40
Introduction to animation, including the history and the basic concepts of classical animation. Traditional methods such as flip books, storyboards, sequential drawings, background painting, character design, and theme development will be introduced. Students pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of three times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-45 - Studio Watercolor Painting
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-25.
Continued watercolor studio work with emphasis on individual problems for the self-motivated student. Specific agreement identifying intent, ideas, goals, and media, to be arranged between instructor and student. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for development and refinement in the art form. Students are expected
to pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-46 - Studio Sculpture
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-21.
Continued studio work in sculpture with emphasis on individual problems for the self motivated student. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for development and refinement in the art form. Students are expected to pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-47 - Studio Ceramics
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-16.
Continued studio work in ceramics with emphasis on individual problems for the self motivated student. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for development and refinement in the art form. Students are expected to pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-48 - Studio Drawing
3 units
UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ART-17 (4A) or 18 (5A).
Continued drawing studio work with emphasis on individual problems for the self-motivated student. Specific agreement identifying intent, ideas, goals and media to be arranged between instructor and student. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for development and refinement in the art form. Students are expected to pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-49 - Studio Printmaking
3 units
CSU
Prerequisite: Art-30
Continued studio work in printmaking with emphasis on individual problems for the self-motivated student. Specific agreement identifying
intent, ideas, goals and media to be arranged between instructor and student. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for development and refinement in this art form. Students are expected to pay for their own materials. May be taken a total of four times. 36
hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
ART-95 - Advanced Practicum in Art (Drawing, Painting, Design and Printmaking Studios)
. 5 unit
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in any one of the following: Art-17,
18, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 34, 35, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45 or 48.
Further self-directed skill development in the drawing/painting/design/ printmaking studios which will allow access for students who feel they
would benefit from further use of the Art Department studio space and resources. May be taken a total of four times. 27 hours laboratory
required for credit. (Non-degree credit course. CR-NC only.)
ART-96 - Practicum in Art (Ceramic and Sculpture)
. 5 unit
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in any one of the following: ART-
15, 16, 20, 21, 46 or 47.
Self directed skill development in the ceramic and sculpture studio which will allow access for students who feel they would benefit from
further use of the Art Department studio space and resources. May be
taken four times. 27 hours laboratory required for credit. (Non-degree credit course. CR-NC only.)
ART-97 - Practicum in Art (Drawing, Painting, Design and Printmaking Studios)
. 5 unit
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in any one of the following: ART-
17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 35, 40, 41 or 48.
Self directed skill development in the drawing/ painting/ design/ printmaking studios which will allow access for students who feel they would benefit from further use of the Art Department studio space and resources. May be taken four times. 27 hours laboratory required for credit. (Non-degree credit course. CR-NC only.)
ART-98 - Advanced Practicum in Ceramics
. 5 unit
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in any one of the following: Art-15,
16, 20, 21, 46 or 47.
Further self-directed skill development in the ceramic studio to allow students who require studio hours past those which the ceramics course allows. May be taken a total of four times. 27 hours laboratory. (Nondegree credit course. CR-NC only.)
ART-99 - Advanced Practicum in Sculpture
. 5 unit
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in any one of the following: Art-15,
16, 20, 21, 46 or 47.
Further self-directed skill development in the sculpture studio to allow access to students who require studio hours past those which the ceramics course allows. May be taken a total of four times. 27 hours laboratory. (Non-degree credit course. CR-NC only.)
ART-200 – Art Work Experience
1-2-3-4 units
CSU*
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 7 units including the work experience units and in a major related to the course.
This course is designed to coordinate the student’s occupational on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. Students enrolled in this
occupational work experience course must be employed in a field related to the work experience subject area. Students may earn up to four (4) units
each semester for four (4) semesters or a maximum of 16 units of work
experience. No more than 20 hours per week may be applied toward the work requirement. 18 hours lecture. Additionally, 60 hours of volunteer work or 75 hours of paid work is required for each unit.
