Course Descriptions

Art - ART
Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • ART-002
  • Two-Dimensional Design
  • Credit(s) 3

Two-Dimensional Design
ART 002 is an introduction to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design, which are common to the visual arts. It is a foundation course stressing visual perception and an effective knowledge of the graphic means of expression and communication with reference to art historical and contemporary concepts and applications.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
ENG 051A
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
ARTS 100
  • ART-003
  • Three Dimensional Design Fund
  • Credit(s) 3

Three-Dimensional Design Fundamentals
ART 003 is a course designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of three-dimensional design, including historical and conceptual applications.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
ARTS 101
  • ART-005A
  • Basic Drawing
  • Credit(s) 3

Basic Drawing
ART 005A introduces the drawing discipline with an emphasis on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
ENG-001A or ESL-001
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
ARTS 110
  • ART-005B
  • Intermediate Drawing
  • Credit(s) 3

Intermediate Drawing
ART 005B offers additional lecture and studio time to further explore the drawing principles, build on fundamental drawing skills, techniques?, and methodologies, as well as develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches for drawing.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
ART 005A
Advisory(s):
ENG-001A(2499) or ESL-001
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
ARTS 205
  • ART-008
  • Color Theory
  • Credit(s) 3

Color Theory
ART 008 is the study of principles, theories, and applications of color as it relates to two-dimensions, with emphasis on both historical and contemporary color systems, as well as the production of projects in applied color utilizing the visual art elements of design.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
ART-002
Advisory(s):
ENG-001A or ESL-001
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
ARTS 270
  • ART-013A
  • Beginning Ceramics
  • Credit(s) 3

Beginning Ceramics
ART 013A is the study of the ceramic discipline with emphasis upon technique and the historical context and its relationship to the ceramic medium of the 21st century.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
ENG 051A
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ART-013B
  • Intermediate Ceramics
  • Credit(s) 3

Intermediate Ceramics
ART 013B offers additional lecture and studio time to further explore hand building, glazing, and wheel throwing techniques based on historical and contemporary approaches.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
ART 013A
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ART-013C
  • Advanced Ceramics
  • Credit(s) 3

Advanced Ceramics
ART 013C will offer further lecture and studio time to explore concepts and theories of ceramics.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
ART 013B
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ART-015A
  • Beginning Painting
  • Credit(s) 3

Beginning Painting
ART 015A will offer lecture and studio time to explore the heritage and fundamentals of painting, including materials and techniques, color theory, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. An introduction to visual art elements, principles of design, and painting practices will be covered.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
ART-005A
Advisory(s):
ENG-001A or ESL-001
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
ARTS 210
  • ART-015B
  • Intermediate Painting
  • Credit(s) 3

Intermediate Painting
ART 015B will offer further lectures and studio time to explore the heritage and fundamentals of painting.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
ART 015A
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ART-015C
  • Advanced Painting
  • Credit(s) 3

Advanced Painting
ART 015C will offer further lecture and studio time to explore concepts and theories of painting.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
ART 015B
Advisory(s):
ENG 051A
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ART-016A
  • Survey of Western Art
  • Credit(s) 3

Survey of Western Art: Pre-History to Proto-Renaissance
ART 016A is a survey of the arts and architecture from the beginning of recorded history through the Middle Ages in Western Culture.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Advisory(s):
ENG 051A
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ART-016B
  • Survey of Western Art
  • Credit(s) 3

Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to The Present
ART 016B is a survey of the Arts from the early Renaissance in Italy through contemporary styles. The course includes a concentrated study of individual artists and their work from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Advisory(s):
ART-016A
Advisory(s):
ENG-001A or ESL-001
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
ARTH 120
  • ART-042
  • Art Appreciation
  • Credit(s) 3

Art Appreciation
ART 042 provides a general introduction to art and offers a look at works of art through the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, and techniques, with an introduction to the visual arts across time and diverse cultures. No art background is necessary.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Advisory(s):
ENG-001A or ESL-001
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
ARTH 100