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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
examines the historical and contemporary value of art to
both the individual and society. Consideration will also
be given to a study of the organization and component
parts of the visual art and the various media used in the
making of art.
ART 106 ART CONCEPTS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite. Grade Option)
This illustrated lecture course will introduce students to
the practice, theory and history of art. Art’s impact upon
our contemporary society as well as its reflection of
history and meaning will be investigated.
will be placed on the principles and practices of design
involved in the production of art forms. Lectures will
demonstrate examples of design in classic and
contemporary works of art.
ART 113 DESIGN II
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
A continuation of Art 112 utilizing the same principles of
design expanded to color and three­ dimension.
Critiques and lectures will focus student’s evaluative
skills in applying comprehension of art history to
contemporary concepts of design.
ART AND DESIGN
ART 107 THE ART AND LIFE OF GREECE
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC (UC credit
pending). (No prerequisite.)
This is an illustrated lecture course focusing on art of
the ancient Greek world from c. 1100 BCE to the 1 st
Century. Emphasis is placed upon analysis of the
various styles of Greek art from the formative period of
Hellenism. The art works are studied and analyzed
within the cultural/historical context of the Greek world
including mythology, philosophy, and social structure as
these relate to the development of Greek art.
ART 108 THE ART AND LIFE OF ITALY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite.)
This is an illustrated lecture course focusing on the arts
of Ancient Rome and its influence upon the
development of the Western art world. This study
focuses on the role of the Etruscans in the development
of the early arts of the Roman Empire including the
changes brought by the influence of Christianity with a
look at the later development of the arts of Italy.
ART 109 SURVEY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite.
Grade Option)
This course will survey the arts of the African peoples in
diaspora from traditional African arts to contemporary
times. Focus will be on identification of artists, art styles
within their historical, cultural, political framework and
exploration of aesthetic preference.
ART 112 DESIGN I
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite) This course may
be taken four times.
The focus of this course will be on the basics of design
utilizing black and white graphic elements. Emphasis
ART 115 WATER-BASED MEDIA
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite) This course may
be taken two times.
An introduction to basic water-based painting media and
the methods used for applying pigment to paper. Color
theory, design principles and a comprehensive history of
the medium will be included.
ART 120 ACRYLIC PAINTING I
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite. Recommended
preparation: ART 112 or ART 113 or ART 125.) This
course may be taken two times.
This course is an introduction to acrylic painting
methods and techniques with an emphasis on
composition, color, and application of general design
principles.
ART 121 ACRYLIC PAINTING II
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite. Recommended
preparation: ART 120.) This course may be taken two
times.
This is an intermediate course in acrylic painting
methods and techniques with continuing study of the
theory and practice of painting.
ART 122 LIFE DRAWING I
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU,UC. (No prerequisite. ART 125 or ART
126 recommended.) This course may be taken four
times.
A beginning life drawing course emphasizing the study
and analysis of the human form using basic art
materials and fundamental drawing concepts.
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