| ART-10 Color and Design |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introduction to the elements and principles upon which visual art forms are structured, with an emphasis on two-dimensional media. Concepts covered include line, shape, value, composition, space, texture and additive and subtractive color theory. Media used include drawing, painting and collage. |
| Note: Field trips may be required and the College does not provide transportation. |
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| ART-11 Three-Dimensional Design |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A course that lays the foundation for all 3-D art forms. Using basic inexpensive materials students will be introduced to the elements and principles of 3-D design and construction. |
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| ART-110 Art for the Person With Disabilities |
| (2 units LEC/LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| Introductory mixed-media art course designed to provide students with disabilities studio and lecture experience in the visual arts. Concepts covered include value, composition, perspective, color, and both 2-D and 3-D space. Techniques are adapted to the physical and emotional needs of the students. The goal of this class is for students to gain the skills and confidence to further their education in the arts. |
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| ART-14 Gallery Exhibition and Portfolio Development |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An exploration of the various professional careers in the visual arts. The course includes portfolio, resume, and art statement preparation, exhibition installation, and also visits to galleries, museums, and working professionals in the fine and commercial art fields. |
| Note: Field trips may be required and the College does not provide transportation. |
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| Recommended Prep: College-level studio art course |
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| ART-16 Lettering and Layout |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A beginning level course that introduces students to the tools and techniques of western calligraphy. Students will learn the history and fundamentals of letterforms, layout, design, and modern applications of lettering, including digital media. |
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| ART-17 Basic Drawing |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A beginning level course that introduces students to a variety of concepts for visual expression and visual literacy in drawing: including line, composition, value, color, space, and perspective. Mediums include graphite, charcoal, ink, pastel, and collage. |
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| ART-18 Intermediate Drawing |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An intermediate level course that expands upon skills learned in basic drawing and other introductory art courses. Specialized drawing techniques in dry and wet media will be introduced as well as contemporary, experimental, and conceptual approaches and issues. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-17 |
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| ART-18L Intermediate Drawing Lab |
| CSU | (1 unit LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A course designed to provide individualized instruction within the classroom context of ART-18. Students will be encouraged to pursue independent directions in intermediate drawing. |
| Note: Students cannot enroll in the concurrently offered section of ART-18. Nude models may be used. |
| Prerequisite: ART-17 or ART-18 |
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| ART-19 Figure Drawing |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introduction to the fundamentals for drawing the living human form. Concepts explored include gesture, contour, proportion, foreshortening, portraiture and anatomy. Students will also explore the expressive characteristics and narrative possibilities of figure drawing in both traditional and contemporary contexts. |
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| ART-1A Art History: Pre-History to Gothic |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| A survey of visual art and architecture from Prehistory to the Gothic age. Cultures explored include those of the Paleolithic era, the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Classical Greece and Rome, as well as those of Asia, the Americas, and Africa. Early Judaism and the rise of Christianity in Europe will also be covered. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| ART-1B Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| A survey of visual art from the Early Renaissance through Postmodernism. Topics explored include an artwork’s cultural and historical context, particular periods and styles, and also the subtle psychology of individual artistic temperament. In addition to Western Art, Islamic, Oceanic, Asian, African, and the art of the Americas will also be examined. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| ART-2 Introduction to Art |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introductory course designed to provide students with studio and lecture experience in the visual arts. Concepts covered include line, value, composition, color, and both two- and three-dimensional space. Media used include drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. |
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| ART-22 Techniques in Watercolor |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A course that introduces students to the concepts, skills and expressive potential of painting in transparent and opaque watercolor. Students will expand their visual literacy in composition, value, color mixing and application. The course includes field trips to various plein-aire painting locales and visits to galleries. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-10 or ART-17 |
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| ART-23 Painting |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introduction to all the fundamentals for oil and acrylic painting, including color and value mixing, composition, space, and impasto and glazing techniques. Both traditional and contemporary approaches will be presented. |
| Note: Field trips may be required and the College does not provide transportation. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-10 or ART-17 |
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| ART-26 Sculpture From the Figure |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| This is a course in which the figure is used as the starting point for sculpture in a variety of materials including clay, cast stone and plaster. The student will explore the figure as a source of both form and content and will be encouraged to use the figure realistically, expressively and abstractly in the development of works of art. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-19 |
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| ART-28 Figure Painting |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introduction to the fundamentals for painting the living human form. Concepts explored include proportion, foreshortening, portraiture and anatomy, as well as various painting techniques in oil and acrylic. Students will also explore the expressive characteristics and narrative possibilities of figure painting in both traditional and contemporary contexts. |
| Note: Nude and clothed models are used in this course. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-19 or ART-23 |
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| ART-31A Introduction to Ceramics |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introductory course designed to expose students to the fundamental construction methods and processes of working with clay. In addition, this course is designed to introduce students to ceramic vocabulary as well as glazing and firing techniques. |
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| ART-31B Introduction to Ceramics (Wheel) |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introductory course in ceramics using the potter’s wheel to explore both functional and non-functional forms. This course will also provide instruction in basic glaze chemistry and kiln firing procedures. |
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| ART-32 Experimental Ceramics |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A course in experimental ceramics that introduces a variety of experimental concepts in clay including: clay body and glaze formulation, clay construction, surface treatments, mold making and various firing techniques. |
| Note: Field trips may be required and the College does not provide transportation. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-31A or ART-31B |
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| ART-35 Photography |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introductory course designed to provide students with studio, lecture and field experience in black and white film based photography. Introduces students to a variety of concepts and techniques for visual expression and visual literacy in photography. |
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| ART-3A Introduction to Sculpture |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A course that introduces the student to basic skills in sculpture and three dimensional design. The course supports traditional and non-traditional materials and their expressive possibilities. |
| Note: Field trips may be required and the College does not provide transportation. |
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| ART-3B Intermediate Sculpture |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An intermediate course in sculpture that allows the student to both experience working intensively with materials and concepts of his or her choice. The student will learn new techniques and materials such as welding, slip casting, wood, found-objects and soft sculpture. |
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| ART-4 Art Appreciation |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An introduction to the elements, materials, and techniques of visual art forms. A variety of different cultures and historical periods will be explored in this lecture-based course. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| ART-42 Introduction to Digital Illustration |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introduction to Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop for use in digitally-based fine art, design, illustration, and photography. Students will complete a series of fine and commercial art-based projects using each of these computer applications. |
| Note: Skills in basic drawing and color and design will help a student complete the required projects with greater proficiency. |
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| ART-43A Introduction to Photoshop |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introduction to current photographic computer technology. Focus is on computer manipulation of photography as currently used in graphic design, commercial photography, fine art photography and communication media fields. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-35 or ART-10 |
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| ART-43B Intermediate Photoshop |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| Further exploration in the use of electronic imaging. Students will expand their knowledge and skill set in order to express more concept driven content using their own images. This course is designed for students who have a basic knowledge of digital imaging. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-35 and ART-10 |
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| ART-46A Techniques in Printmaking |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A beginning level course that introduces the concepts, skills and expressive potential of printmaking in various media and techniques, including monotype, intaglio, serigraphy, and relief. Students will expand their visual literacy in the use of composition, value, ink mixing and application. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-17 or ART-10 |
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| ART-46B Intermediate Printmaking |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An intermediate level course that expands upon the concepts, skills and expressive potential of printmaking in various media and techniques, including monotype, intaglio, serigraphy, and relief. Students will further develop their visual literacy in the use of composition, value, ink mixing and application. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-17 or ART-10 |
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| ART-52 Open Lab for Art |
| CSU and UC | (1 unit LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A course designed to provide individualized instruction within the classroom context of studio art classes. Students will be encouraged to pursue independent directions in a variety of media. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART 3A, 17, 23, 31A, 35, or 46 |
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| ART-53 Photography Lab |
| CSU | (0.5-3 units LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A course designed to develop greater skills in photography darkroom and printing techniques. |
| Note: Units offered may vary by semester. Consult Schedule of Classes for section information. |
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| ART-54 Drawing Lab |
| CSU and UC | (1 unit LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A course designed to provide individualized instruction within the classroom context of ART-17. Students will be encouraged to pursue independent directions in drawing. Students cannot enroll in the concurrently offered section of ART-17. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-17 |
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| ART-55 Lettering Lab |
| CSU | (1 unit LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of three enrollments |
| A course designed to provide individualized instruction within the classroom context of ART-16. Students will be encouraged to pursue independent directions in lettering and layout. |
| Note: Student cannot enroll in the concurrently offered section of ART-16. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-16 |
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| ART-56 Figure Drawing Lab |
| CSU and UC | (1 unit LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A course designed to provide individualized instruction within the classroom context of ART-19. Students will be encouraged to pursue independent directions in figure drawing. |
| Note: Student cannot enroll in the concurrently offered section of ART-19. Nude models are used in this course. |
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| ART-57 Painting Lab |
| CSU and UC | (1 unit LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A course designed to provide individualized instruction within the classroom context of ART-22 or ART-23. Students will be encouraged to pursue independent directions in painting. |
| Note: Student cannot enroll in the concurrently offered section of ART-22 or ART-23. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-22 or ART-23 |
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| ART-58 Printmaking Lab |
| CSU and UC | (1 unit LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A course designed to provide individualized instruction within the classroom context of ART-46. Students will be encouraged to pursue independent directions in printmaking. |
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| ART-59 Ceramics Lab |
| CSU and UC | (1 unit LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of three enrollments |
| The ceramics lab was designed for the student who wants to concentrate or focus on a particular area of ceramics. |
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| ART-6 20th Century and Contemporary Art |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| A detailed survey of modern art and architecture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Important artistic movements covered will included Impressionism, Art Nouveau, Fauvism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and Post-Modern Art, among others. |
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| ART-60 Jewelry |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introduction to the design and production of jewelry and small-scale metal works, including studio safety. Processes explored include surface embellishment, fabrication, tool-making and stone setting, and their integration in student-created art work. |
| Note: Students cannot concurrently enroll in ART-60L. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-10 |
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| ART-60L Jewelry Lab |
| CSU | (1 unit LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A course designed to provide individualized instruction within the classroom context of ART-60. Students will be encouraged to pursue independent directions in jewelry and metalsmithing. Processes students further explore include casting and forming techniques for non-ferrous metals. |
| Note: Students cannot enroll in the concurrently offered section of ART-60. |
| Prerequisite: ART-60 |
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| ART-62 Weaving |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introduction to weaving on floor looms, including the topics of basic weaving skills, fibers and yarns, loom mechanics, finishes, and weaving design principles. The course will also cover a variety of weave structures, including plain, twills, overshot, lace, summer and winter, and other structures. |
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| ART-62L Weaving Lab |
| CSU | (2 units LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A course designed to provide individualized instruction within the classroom context of ART-62. Students will be encouraged to pursue independent directions in weaving. |
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| ART-64 Fabric Printing and Dyeing |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introductory course in fabric printing and dyeing with a variety of fabric dyes and paints. Course topics and processes include: direct painting, block print/stamping, monoprinting, and stencil, and also resist techniques such as tie-dye, clamp dye, stitch dye, color removing, and simple screen printing. Color and design (especially patterning) are also addressed. |
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| ART-64L Fabric Printing and Dyeing Lab |
| CSU | (1 unit LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A course designed to provide Individualized instruction within the classroom context of ART-64, ART-66, or ART-68. Students will be encouraged to pursue independent directions in fabric printing and/or dyeing. |
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| Prerequisite: ART-64 or ART-66 or ART-68 |
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| ART-66 Fabric and Yarn Dyeing |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A serious investigation of various aspects of fabric or yarn dyeing: direct application (painting, etc.); resists (batik, gutta, tie-dye, clamp-dye, stitch dye, etc.); mordant or leaf print; dye pot yarn or fabric dyeing; painted warps or combinations of the above. After the initial investigation of a variety of processes, students will focus on one or more processes and work with them to become proficient. |
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| ART-67 Documentary Photography |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A course designed to provide students with studio, lecture, and field experience dealing with the concerns of documentary photography. Students will explore a variety of techniques designed to produce photography imagery that tells a story (i.e., liquid emulsion on object, book making, the photo essay) and shares the subjects lived experience with the viewer. Students will explore the work of multicultural contemporary and classic documentary photographers. Emphasis will be placed on the production of a portfolio that exemplifies the students’ individual concerns in the field of documentary photography. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-35 |
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| ART-68 Fabric Printing |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| Special investigation into various aspects of fabric printing---block, stencil, resist printing, screen processes including photo emulsions, etc. Topics include lecture/demonstration of techniques used for increasing production and focusing on depth rather than breadth. |
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| ART-72 Rug and Tapestry Weaving |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An introduction to rug and tapestry weaving, including investigation of various loom controlled as well as finger controlled weaves appropriate to both weft and warp face rugs. The course will also explore traditional as well as contemporary tapestry weaving techniques. |
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| ART-99A Museums and Galleries of California |
| CSU | (0.5-3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A guided museum and gallery tour to expose students to master works of art from the extensive public and private collections found in northern and southern California. Through slide lectures, but primarily through visiting and examining the actual works of art in these collections, students will learn to observe, evaluate, discuss and appreciate the accomplishments of artists from diverse cultures and historical time periods. |
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| ART-99B Monoprints and Substrates |
| CSU | (1 unit LEC/LAB) | |
| A short intensive course for students who wish to expand information presented in ART-22 (Watercolor) and ART-23 (Painting) into an experimental realm. Students will explore unconventional water-based media, including gouache, tempera, watercolor crayons, acrylic ink, and making their own paints. They will experiment with varied techniques and unconventional surfaces (including but not limited to oriental papers, Mylar®, and paper mache) informed by contemporary art practices. |
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| ART-99C Firing Techniques |
| CSU | (2 units LEC/LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of two enrollments |
| A course presenting an opportunity for students of all levels to research a variety of traditional and experimental ceramic firing techniques. Course includes basic thermodynamics/kiln atmospheres, problem-solving specific firing needs, aesthetics of different firing techniques and ceramic process. |
| Note: Units offered may vary by semester. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-31A or ART-31B |
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| ART-99D Concepts in Printmaking |
| CSU | (1 unit LEC/LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A study of printmaking as an art form. The course explores variety of traditional and contemporary techniques and emphasizes printmaking as a fluid extension of other artistic disciplines. Students will be taught safe studio practice and proper use of materials and equipment. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-2, ART-10, or ART-17 |
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| ART-99E Waterbased Medium: Spilling, Staining Laminating |
| CSU | (1 unit LEC/LAB) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A short intensive for Students who wish to expand information presented in ART-22 (Watercolor) and ART-23 (Painting) into an experimental realm. Students will explore unconventional water-based media, including gouache, tempera, watercolor crayons, acrylic ink, and making their own paints. They will experiment with varied techniques and unconventional surfaces (including but not limited to oriental papers, Mylar®, and paper mache) informed by contemporary art practices. |
| Note: Ability and confidence with watercolor painting and an understanding of their own expressive voice provides a foundation enabling students to more easily begin the process of experimentation in more complex media and media combinations. |
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| Recommended Prep: ART-22 |
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| ART-99F Professional Practices in Ceramics |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| An exploration of the various professional careers in the field of ceramic art. The course includes portfolio, resume, and artist statement preparation, exhibition installation, and visits to galleries, museums, and working professionals in the fine and commercial art fields. Students will create a body of work in this class and will plan and co-curate an exhibition. |
| Note: Field Trips are required. Students must provide their own transportation and must pay for their own lodging. |
| Prerequisite: ART-31A or ART-31B |
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