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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
ART AND DESIGN • ASTRONOMY • ATHLETICS
Students explore the principles of three-dimensional
forms in space in order to develop an understanding of
the relationship between form, space and materials and
process. In order to construct their own ideas in space,
students will become familiar with a variety of materials,
which may include clay, metal, wood and stone.
ART 142 SCULPTURE II
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU (No prerequisite. Recommended
preparation: ART 141 or ART 112 or ART 113.) This
course may be taken two times.
Students explore the traditional materials and
techniques of sculpture such as building armatures,
sculpting in wax, plaster and clay, mold making
methods, and surface treatments for the sculptural
pieces which may include stains, patina, antiquing and
waxing of plaster and applying slips and glazes to clay.
ART 150 OIL PAINTING I
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite.) This course
may be taken two times.
A beginning course in painting using oil color. Repetition
of this course provides the opportunity for increased skill
development.
ART 151 INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite) This course
may be taken four times.
There will be continuation of techniques covered in
Art 150 with an emphasis upon aesthetics, art history,
critical analysis, and creativity. The student, through his
own resourcefulness, is to formulate problems of
compositional design, control of the medium and
establish value judgments based upon fact that will be
reflected in his works. Repetition of this course provides
the opportunity for increased skill development.
ART 160 SURVEY OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU (No prerequisite)
An overview of digital design software used by graphic
designers. Students are given the opportunity to sample
professional digital design tools while applying the
fundamentals of design.
ASTRONOMY COURSES
ASTR 101 DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
A comprehensive study of astronomy. The historical
development of astronomy, the structure of the solar
system, modern techniques and instruments, the
character of nebulae and galaxies, stellar character and
theories, and the philosophical implications of
astronomical discoveries.
ATHLETICS
In keeping with the philosophy of providing programs to
meet the diverse needs of students so that they may
continue to develop physically, mentally, and
emotionally throughout their lifetime, Victor Valley
College supports and encourages students to
participate in its athletic programs.
To meet this philosophic commitment, Victor Valley
College athletic offerings include football, softball, men’s
and women’s tennis, women’s volleyball, men’s and
women’s basketball, wrestling, golf, men’s and women’s
soccer, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and
women’s track and field, and baseball.
Victor Valley College is a member of the Foothill Athletic
Conference and also competes with other community
college conferences, California State and University
junior varsity teams, private colleges, and service
teams. A student must be enrolled in 12 units to
participate in the intercollegiate athletic program.
Student athletes are granted up to two years of eligibility
per sport but must complete 24 units between seasons
of competition with a “C” or better grade average in
order to be eligible for the second year.
There are other factors that are essential in determining
eligibility, and athletes should consult with the Eligibility
Evaluator regarding eligibility matters. All varsity athletic
classes meet 10 laboratory hours per week for 3 units.
CSU, UC (UC credit limitation).
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SPORTS BY SEASON
Fall
Spring
Basketball (M,W) Basketball (M,W)
Cross Country (M,W) Baseball (M)
Football (M)
Golf (M)
Soccer (M,W)
Softball (W)
Volleyball (W)
Tennis (M,W)
Wrestling (M)
Track and Field (M,W)
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