This course provides a general introduction to art through the analysis of art theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, and techniques. This course also introduces the visual arts across time and through diverse cultures with an emphasis on function, meaning, and style. This course includes topics such as: Defining Art: Functions; Visual Elements of Art; Principles of Design, Media and Techniques; Methodologies of Art History and Art Criticism; museum and gallery visits; and an overview of art history from a local and global perspective. (C-ID ARTH 100) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)

This course examines the wide variety of formats that contemporary artists work in today. It is an overview of current practice and enables students to gain insight into art, design, craft and new genre disciplines, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, graphic design, interior design, industrial design, furniture design, photography, fibers, ceramics, metalwork, installation, performance, street art and multimedia. Students will be introduced to ways in which visual culture is contextualized, theorized, and displayed through curatorial studies as well as social media. Students will be exposed to course content through lecture, visiting artists talks, readings, and visits to local galleries and museums. This course is designed for students beginning the study of art and/or related disciplines. (CSU)

This course is designed for students that have an interest in producing art in a public context and/or public art through a commissioning process. The course will cover several aspects and methods used in the production of public art works. Issues examined will include proposal, design, budget, procuring materials, safety concerns, methods, and installation. Students will implement artistic skills, techniques and concepts to design and produce murals or other works collaboratively for public context. (CSU/UC)

Introduction to basic watercolor tools, materials and techniques emphasizing color principles and skill development in watercolor media. (CSU)

A star of visual expression, color is both physical and psychological. This course will explore the principles, theories, and applications of additive and subtractive color in two dimensions. Topics will include major historical and contemporary color systems, production of projects in applied color, and the elements of design as they apply to the optical perception of color. (C-ID ARTS 270) (CSU)

Introduction to two-dimensional arts through the study of historical, theoretical and cultural works of the human imagination. Examine form and content through the application of the art elements and the principles of organization to elicit unity in visual communication. Development of the fundamentals needed for creative expression in visual composition and design. (C-ID ARTS 100) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Emphasizes painting tools, materials, techniques and color theory as well as creative responses to subject matter. Students will develop skill in handling form, space, and plastic aspects of acrylic and/or oil paints as well as examine painting as a vehicle for social, political, and cultural expression. (C-ID ARTS 210) (CSU/UC)

Introduction to drawing through the study of historical, theoretical, and cultural works of the human imagination. Examine form and content through conceptual and stylistic developments of drawing as a vehicle for social and cultural expression. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter. (C-ID ARTS 110) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3)

Drawing II stresses the media techniques and craftmanship of both traditional and contemporary drawing. There will be a greater analysis and emphasis on the expressive possibilities of drawing as well as its aesthetic component. Exploration of conceptual and stylistic developments of drawing as a vehicle for social and cultural expression. (C-ID ARTS 205) (CSU/UC)

Ceramics 1 is an introduction to the fundamental techniques of ceramic art. Students will explore pinch, coil, slab, and wheel thrown construction methods, focusing on the creation of both functional and sculptural forms. The course emphasizes personal expression, historical and contemporary practices, and the development of a strong technical foundation. No prior knowledge of ceramics is required, making this an ideal starting point for further study in ceramics or related arts. This is a comprehensive introductory ceramics course that could lead to further study of ceramics or 3-D and 2-D based art courses and professions. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1)

This ceramics course is designed for students seeking a deeper understanding of ceramic materials, art and design principles, and technical processes in a collaborative and problem-solving environment. Students will explore advanced techniques in hand-building, wheel throwing, and surface decoration, with a focus on individual artistic development and conceptual growth. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of aesthetic and functional considerations, as well as the historical and contemporary context of ceramics. Throughout the course, health and safety guidelines will be prioritized to ensure a safe and sustainable working environment. (CSU/UC)

This advanced ceramics course focuses on refining technical skills in clay construction and glaze formulation, while encouraging students to develop a distinctive personal style. Emphasizing both historical and contemporary practices, students will engage in hands-on projects that require critical thinking and creative problem-solving. The course also covers kiln firing techniques, including preparation, loading, firing, and post-firing processes. Health and safety procedures are integrated throughout the course, ensuring a safe studio environment. By the end, students will be equipped to create more complex ceramic works and effectively communicate their artistic process and concepts. (CSU/UC)

Three-Dimensional Design is an introduction to the principles of three-dimensional composition. The course emphasizes the formal elements of design as a fundamental means of expression and visual communication. A series of compositional exercises examines the theory and practice of visual, tactile, and conceptual methods of defining space. A variety of techniques are used to explore the elements of design through the application of design principles. The historical development of design is studied along with how artists and design professionals have influenced social, political, and cultural beliefs through the aesthetic form. Assignments in this course are non-technical and do not require prior knowledge of tools and equipment. Three-Dimensional Design is a comprehensive introductory course that could lead to future study in various art and design professions. (C-ID ARTS 101) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3)

An examination of the history, theories, methods, and materials of modern sculpture. The focus of this course will be on the conceptual and technological developments of sculpture including an exploration of sculpture from a diversity of cultures and an investigation into sculpture's role as a vehicle for social, political, cultural, and personal expression. An emphasis is placed on skill development, the ability to control media, and the exploration of communication and personal expression through the aesthetic object. (CSU/UC) (CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)

A beginning course that introduces fundamentals of design and execution of jewelry forms. A variety of materials and processes will be used to explore jewelry as a vehicle of aesthetic expression. The historical development of Metal Casting, Metal Smithing, Precious Stones and Found Objects as body adornment will be introduced along with an examination of cultural influence on the small-scale metal and jewelry designer. (CSU)

An intermediate course continuing the development of skills introduced in Jewelry Design I. This course will introduce the design and technical skills required for the execution of more complex jewelry forms. A variety of materials and processes will be explored through a series of design problems. Historical development of metal-smithing and advanced casting processes will be examined across diverse cultures and groups. (CSU)

An advanced course that introduces both the fundamentals of metalsmithing and casting processes. Through a lens of inclusion, the design and fabrication of holloware and metal objects as well as the historical development of metalsmithing will be introduced. Considering cultural diversity, different methods of casting will be explored including lost wax casting and casting organic materials. Mold making processes will also be introduced and students will be able to express their personal aesthetic through a series of individual projects. (CSU)

Introduction to basic watercolor tools, materials and techniques emphasizing color principles and skill development in watercolor media. (CSU)

This course is designed for students wishing to gain a comprehensive understanding of clay and glaze formulation, kiln firing techniques, and surface design. Students will develop skills in creating their own clay bodies and glazes, exploring firing schedules for electric and gas kilns, and experimenting with surface treatments to enhance their work. The class will also emphasize health and safety protocols throughout the process. (CSU)

This course provides an overview of visual culture within select regions in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas with an emphasis on content, context, and style. This course covers subject matter, function, iconography, patronage, artistic methods and influences, and social and cultural contexts of artworks and monuments. This course includes art from: Africa, Oceania, Indigenous North America, Mesoamerica, and South America. (C-ID ARTH 140) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)

This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Western modern period of the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries with an emphasis on content, context, and style. This course covers subject matter, function, iconography, patronage, artistic methods and influences, and social and cultural contexts of artworks and monuments. This course includes art from: Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, Art Nouveau, Fauvism, Cubism, Non-Objectivity, Expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Post WWII art forms in Europe and America through Pop Art and Conceptual Art. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)

This course provides a survey of periods, artworks, and architecture in Contemporary Art with an emphasis on content, context, and style. This course covers subject matter, iconography, patronage, artistic methods and influences, and social and cultural contexts of artworks and monuments within local and global cultures. This course explores themes of: personal and group identity; gender and sexual identity; national identity; political and social commentary; public funding of controversial art; representation, abstraction, and site-specific art and architecture, Appropriation and New Media, and global and local art movements collectively called Contemporary Art. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)

This course provides a select overview of art and architecture from Asia from prehistory to modern times with an emphasis on content, context, and style. This course covers subject matter, function, iconography, patronage, artistic methods and influences, and social and cultural contexts of artworks and monuments. This course includes art from: the Indus Valley, Early Buddhist and Hindu Art in Ancient India, later Indian art including Mughal, Neolithic through early Imperial China, Northern Wei through Tang dynasties, later China through contemporary era, Korea,archeological Japan through Heian, and later Japan through contemporary era. (C-ID ARTH 130) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)

This course provides a survey of periods, artwork, and architecture of the United States with an emphasis on content, context, and style. This course covers subject matter, function, iconography, patronage, artistic methods and influences, and social and cultural contexts of artworks and monuments. This course includes art from the following topics: Colonial art before and after the American Revolution; painting, sculpture, and architecture as emblems for national identity and class; themes of race, freedom, and war in art; images of the working class and domestic culture; industrialization and its influence on modernism in art. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)

Introductory studio course into the fundamental theories, concepts and practices of digital art production. The course provides for an in-depth study and experimentation in various digital visualization theories and processes used in the visual arts. Topics include integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools and emerging technologies. Lectures, demonstration, and practice with digital technology as artistic tools in a variety of mediums, including digital illustration and painting, digital photography and image manipulation, typography and page layout, digital animation and/or time-based media. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3)

An introduction to the principles of digital imaging for artists, using computers as a primary image manipulation tool. Course content will include fundamentals of the computer imaging environment, digital scanning, image enhancement through current raster-based software applications and optimized printing strategies for both photographs, graphics and drawings. Image restoration, experimental manipulations, merging of visual files and digital sequential presentations will provide students with an elementary understanding of the scope and range the computer provides for today's digital imaging artists. (CSU)

This introductory course will survey traditional drawing and painting strategies using the simulated tools and textures of current computer technologies such as painting software, drawing tablets, scanners and still video for input and the final image output will utilize color printers for optimum results. These digital technologies will allow for immediate investigation of the fundamental pictorial elements of line, shape, space, color, and texture, as well as the formal relationship of these elements to image composition, harmony, contrast and balance. Various image formats and presentation modes will be explored including description, narrative, illustration, collage, and image sequencing. (CSU/UC)

Drawing and visual design are required skills to be successful in the field of animation. The principles of motion, story telling and conceptual development, as well as the application of these disciplines to current technology, will develop for the student an understanding of animation. By examining these essential steps and skills involved for visual artists, this course will emphasize such classical drawing topics as perspective, composition and color theory as well as develop life-drawing skills through the study of proportion, line of action, structure and basic anatomy. The rudiments of animation such as layout and character design are introduced, as are clean-up, inbetweening and assisting. Students will develop an understanding of animation through the exploration of timing and movement via digital vector graphics, digital ink and paint software and digital editing software to complete an animated sequence. (CSU)

This course is an introduction to the basic materials, equipment, and processes of printmaking, including relief (linocut and woodcut), intaglio (drypoint and collagraph), planography (monotype), and stencil (screen print). Topics will include major historical and contemporary cultural movements in printmaking, color and design applications, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. (CSU/UC)

This intermediate printmaking course explores color printing and approaches at a deeper level. It includes the integration of digital imagery and technologies to generate and alter images in preparation for traditional, physical, and hybrid printing processes. Topics will include current cultural movements in printmaking, complex color and design applications, as well as individualized approaches to materials and subject matter. (CSU/UC)

This course is an introduction to the basic tools, materials, equipment, and processes of screen printing. Topics will include historical and contemporary cultural movements in screen printing, color and design applications, screen and stencil basics, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. (CSU/UC)

Continuation of Painting I with emphasis on stylistic analysis and development of personal expression. (CSU/UC)

This advanced painting course offers a wider selection of painting mediums to include acrylic, oil, and encaustic. Topics will include major historical and contemporary cultural movements in painting, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Students will continue developing a personal style of expression. (CSU/UC)

This advanced painting course focuses on a series of paintings that develop a personal theme or statement. Advanced painting techniques will be combined with complex compositional devices. Students will create an extensive art portfolio. (CSU/UC)

A course for those who wish to develop a specific body of ceramic works with an emphasis on the aesthetic development of a personal style. The fundamentals of exhibiting and professionalism will be discussed as well as portfolio development. (CSU/UC)

A course for those who wish to focus on creating a cohesive and individual body of handbuilt or thrown ceramic works with the goal of presenting it as an exhibition or portfolio for advanced education or exhibition purposes. This would include photographing of the work for archival purposes and creating an artist statement and resume. (CSU)

This course is for those who wish to develop a more advanced conceptual and technological knowledge of global contemporary sculpture, continuing their study of sculpture process, theory, and technique at an intermediate level. An emphasis will be placed on skill development, communication through materials and form, the exploration of a personal direction, and the role sculpture plays in cultures across the world. Mixed media processes, basic metal fabrication, and additional materials such as found objects, fabric, or other non-traditional materials may be explored. (CSU/UC)

Introduction to the theory, practice, and history of drawing the human figure from life. Study surface anatomy related to the skeletal and muscular systems of the human form. Examine issues pertaining to larger cultural views of the body and seek to create individual meaning in the act of drawing the figure. (C-ID ARTS 200) (CSU/UC)

Builds on concepts and skills developed in Art 230. Study surface anatomy related to the skeletal and muscular systems of the human form. Emphasize stylistic analysis and interpretation as well as development of individual expression working from the nude model. Examine issues pertaining to larger cultural views of the body in art. Explore working on a larger scale and using an assortment of dry and wet media in contemporary styles. (CSU/UC)

The investigation of the human face and body through portraiture and character design is the basis for drawings of both representational and expressive styles, using both analog and digital media. The student will study the human face by means of fundamental shapes, axes, and formal devices as guides for correct proportions and structured compositions. The student will learn the names of the various bones that make up the skull and the musculature of the human head. The students study facial expressions and caricature. Students will design their own characters based on unique scenarios and environments. The history of portraiture and character design will be examined as well as its aesthetic and cultural implications as a genre in society. The course examines how portraiture and character design may express ideas about power, status, stages of life, gender, and identity and considers the many functions of portraiture as work of art, design, biography, document, commemoration and memorial. (CSU/UC)

This course concentrates on the role of scale, proportion, and structure in sculpture of all media. This course offers students an opportunity to learn how medium and larger-scale sculpture is conceived, planned, constructed, and installed. The significance of scale and proportion in world sculpture will be examined. Examples of structural materials that may be explored are PVC pipe, steel rod, wood, and hardware cloth. Experimentation and the use of non-traditional materials are encouraged. (CSU/UC)

An examination of introductory foundry practices for sculpture, including an investigation into the global history of metal casting. An emphasis is placed on skill development, the ability to control media, and the exploration of metal casting as a geographically and culturally diverse artistic practice. Students will learn introductory sand casting, wax working, and ceramic shell mold-making processes to create their own cast metal sculptures that will reference styles, motifs, themes, and symbols of diverse cultures and perspectives. The course will offer students insight into the history and operation of sculpture foundry equipment and casting production tools. (CSU)

An examination of intermediate foundry practices for sculpture includes a more focused look into specific globally significant techniques. Students will continue to advance their skills in sand casting, wax working, and ceramic shell mold-making processes used in lost wax casting to create their own cast metal sculptures. Metal finishing techniques and patinas will be introduced. The course continues to grow the student's knowledge of metal casting as a geographically and culturally diverse artistic practice. Students will be asked to research and develop designs to create work that explores communication through personal and cultural expression. The course will expand students' knowledge of the operation of sculpture foundry equipment and casting production tools. (CSU)

An examination of advanced foundry practices and techniques for sculpture. Students will continue to advance their skills in all processes involved in lost wax casting to design and create cast metal sculptures in a series. Students will be asked to research and develop their designs to create a body of work devoted to personal, social, political, or cultural expression. The course will continue to grow the student's knowledge of the operation of the sculpture foundry equipment and casting production tools, with the introduction of metal fabrication, and welding. (CSU)

This course is an advanced studio course for students ready to pursue an individualized artistic direction. Students will design a semester-long project centered around their personal conceptual interests, material strengths, and emerging voice to create a cohesive body of work. Through sustained studio practice, iterative making, research, and critique, students will refine their ideas and improve the craftsmanship, clarity, and intentionality of their sculptural work. Emphasis is placed on independent studio practice and critical dialogue. Coursework includes self-directed projects, critiques, professional documentation, and the development of an artist statement. (CSU)