It is understood that all lower-division coursework must be completed prior to admission to upper-division coursework. Admission to courses may be granted by consent of instructor. Upper-division courses may be repeated for credit with new projects assigned. Studio projects may include work from studies of nude models and field trips to art museums.
Art
Lower Division
ART 1000 Introduction to Studio Art (3 units)
(Formerly Introduction to Drawing) An introduction to art as representation and expression for the General Education and Liberal Studies student, providing an overview of creativity based on personal experience and on the experience of diverse cultures from the past and present. Satisfies G.E. area C1.
ART 1010 Foundation Drawing (3 units)
(Formerly Drawing I: Direct Observation) Develop coherent visual communication and expression through the exploration of a diverse range of drawing methodologies. Satisfies G.E. area C1 (CAN ART 8) (Fall)
ART 1020 Drawing II: Composition (3 units)
(Formerly Drawing II) Studio work in two-dimensional media, aimed at developing an understanding of compositional models and meanings, as they have evolved in the artistic styles of traditional and modern masters. Prerequisite: ART 1010. (Spring)
ART 1100 Foundation Painting (3 units)
(Formerly Visual Principles, Two-Dimensional) Students are given the opportunity to develop coherent visual communication and expression through the exploration of a diverse range of painting methodologies. Satisfies G.E. area C1. (CAN ART 14) (Fall)
ART 1200 Foundation Sculpture (3 units)
(Formerly Visual Principles, Three-Dimensional) An opportunity for students to develop coherent visual communication and expression through the exploration of a diverse range of sculptural methodologies. Satisfies G.E. area C1. (CAN ART 16) (Spring)
ART 1340 Introduction to Ceramics (3 units)
A lower-division G.E. course designed to give students experiences in clay. A 3-D exploration of form in space. Basic ceramic principles and techniques in handbuilding ceramic sculpture. May be repeated once for credit, but only three units may be applied toward G.E. requirement. Satisfies G.E. area C1. (CAN ART 6)
ART 2010 Drawing the Human Figure from Observation (3 units)
Studies from direct observation, focused on the mastery of traditional and modern methods of drawing from the nude model and how it is uniquely employed as subject matter and as a compositional element in visual art.
ART 2515 Art History Survey—Ancient (3 units)
Survey of the major visual arts from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. Satisfies G.E. area C1. (CAN ART 2) (Fall)
ART 2520 Art History Survey—Modern (3 units)
Survey of the major visual arts from the Renaissance to important movements of the 20th century and contemporary art. Satisfies G.E. area C1. (CAN ART 4) (Spring)
ART 2522 Art History Survey—Contemporary, 1960 to Present (3 units)
Survey of the major visual arts from c. 1960 to the present. Satisfies G.E. area C1.
ART 2525 Art History Survey—Non-Western (3 units)
Survey of the art of non-Western cultures, concentrating on the sculpture, architecture, and crafts of the Orient, the Americas before Columbus, Africa, and Oceania. Satisfies G.E. areas C1 and G.
ART 2527 Art History Survey—Asian (3 units)
Survey of the Art of Asia from the Bronze Age until the present, emphasizing the influence of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism on visual culture. Satisfies G.E. areas C1 and G.
ART 2530 Art Appreciation (3 units)
Study of the basic elements of the visual arts (color, line, form, etc.) with emphasis on developing a critical appreciation of various modes of expression. Also stressed are techniques and media, functions and themes in art, the role of the artist, and major stylistic trends in the history of art. Not open to art majors. Satisfies G.E. area C1.
ART 2950 Selected Topics in Art (1-5 units)
(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Development of a selected topic in art. Topics will vary. Different topics may be taken for credit.
Upper Division
ART 3000 Color (3 units)
Studio work aimed at developing a clear working understanding of color, primarily as it is experienced in direct observation and as the focus in the creation of artistic form.
ART 3010 Drawing the Human Figure from Memory (3 units)
(Formerly Drawing the Human Figure; Drawing III) A study focused on drawing the nude human figure primarily from an anatomical/structural perspective. Deals with the human figure as subject matter and as a compositional element.
ART 3020 Drawing: Original Form (3 units)
(Formerly Drawing IV) Development of forms of representation and expression based on artistic interests and judgments that are unique to the individual student. May involve explorations of non-traditional media and genres. Prerequisite: ART 3010.
ART 3030 Intermediate Drawing (3 units)
For Liberal Studies and transfer students. Studio experience using diverse methodologies targeted towards development of a personal language of drawing that is expressive, formally coherent, and meaningful. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
ART 3100 Relief Printmaking (3 units)
Fundamental theories and practices involved in the process of relief printmaking and monotypes. Emphasis on materials, techniques, tools, and craftsmanship. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisites: ART 1020 and 1100.
ART 3110 Intaglio (3 units)
Creative and technical investigation of intaglio printmaking. Exploration of major techniques of the etched plate; hard and soft grounds, aquatint and open-biting, engraving, multiple-plate color and photo-mechanical applications. Emphasis on the development of pertinent graphic images and the mastery of process and craft. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisites: ART 1010, 1020, and 1100.
ART 3120 Lithography (4 units)
Development of graphic images based on lithographic techniques and processes. Emphasis on the unique qualities of the lithographic print, including color. May be repeated for advanced work. Prerequisites: ART 1020 and 1100.
ART 3130 Serigraphy (4 units)
Fundamental theories and practices involved in silk-screen printing. Exploration of water-based screenprinting processes using paper stencil, screen filler, crayon resist, stencil film, and photo-mechanical techniques. May be repeated for a total of 8 units. Prerequisites: ART 1020 and 1100.
ART 3142 Intaglio Color Printmaking (4 units)
An exploration of the major techniques of intaglio color printmaking. Multiple plate, color-drop, and simultaneous viscosity color processes will be covered with emphasis on development of graphic images. Prerequisites: ART 1020 and 1100.
ART 3152 Mono-Printmaking (4 units)
Creative and aesthetic investigation of mono-prints from direct techniques to complete manipulation of the matrix. Includes problems in black and white and in color.
ART 3162 Color Lithography (4 units)
Creative and aesthetic problems in color lithography. The nature and function of color as a medium and visual properties. The history of chrome lithography with an emphasis on the 20th century.
ART 3200 Painting from Observation I (3 units)
(Formerly Painting: Color and Form) Studies from direct observation, focused on the mastery of traditional and modern methods of painting.
ART 3210 Painting from the Unconscious I (3 units)
(Formerly Painting from Imagination) Introduction to painting and drawing practices that stimulate imaginative reverie and access to unconscious material through experimentation with processes of automatic mark-making and creative visualization. Prerequisites: ART 1010 and ART 1100.
ART 3212 Painting from the Unconscious II (3 units)
Further development of automatic creative processes with an emphasis on interpretation using a range of theoretical models. Prerequisites: ART 1010, ART 1100, and ART 3210.
ART 3220 Painting: Original Form (3 units)
Aimed at preparing the advanced student for the future challenges of independent studio work by using the semester as a model experience of long-term artistic development. Students will become familiar with the nature of the creative process itself by starting with individual aesthetic interests and judgments as a basis for evolving toward unique expressive forms and artistic style. Prerequisites: ART 3200 and 3210.
ART 3230 Painting the Human Figure (4 units)
(Formerly ART 3232 Painting the Human Form) Study of the human form from direct observation of the studio model and in terms of the convergence of appearances and pictorial form. Prerequisite: ART 3200.
ART 3300 Multimedia: Assemblages and Construction (3 units)
(Formerly ART 3311. Multimedia: Assemblages and Construction; Modeling) Working in a variety of media on an intermediate sculpture level, traditional and contemporary concepts will be explored, including installation and site-specific 3-D composition. Prerequisite: ART 1200.
ART 3320 Carving (3 units)
(Formerly ART 3321) Development of sculpture through the subtractive process. Emphasizes concept development, tools and techniques of stone or wood carving. Prerequisite: ART 1200.
ART 3330 Metal Casting (4 units)
(Formerly Foundry) Techniques of both lost-wax and sandcasting will be used to translate sculpture ideas and processes into metal. Lab time required. Prerequisites: ART 1200; 2-3 sculptures suitable for casting.
ART 3340 Figure Sculpture (3 units)
(Formerly ART 3301) Assignments are geared to the imaginative use of the figure. Figure study will precede interpretive work. The purpose is to engage students in a fresh analysis of the figure as a spatial yet personal statement. Prerequisite: ART 1200.
ART 3350 Ceramic Sculpture (3 units)
(Formerly Advanced Ceramics) Intermediate and/or advanced concepts and techniques in hand-built ceramics. Individualized course content according to student’s needs. Prerequisite: ART 1200.
ART 3360 Construction Sculpture (3 units)
Students will explore the concepts, methods, and materials associated with sculpture fabrication with particular emphasis on contemporary sculptural materials and techniques. Prerequisite: ART 1200.
ART 3370 Sculpture in Context (3 units)
Exploration will focus on the context (environment and a sense of place) as a major component of sculptural practice in both form and content. Prerequisite: ART 1200.
ART 3380 Public Sculpture (3 units)
Class offers a collaborative experience between students in developing public sculptural solutions. Development of principles and skills utilized during the preparation of public proposals. Prerequisitie: ART 1200.
ART 3500 Graphic Design (3 units)
Studio course in graphic design which includes an introduction to design concepts, processes, methodology, communication theory, and visual problem solving. Prerequisite: ART 1040.
ART 3510 Web-Based Environments (3 units)
Studio course in creating web sites which also investigates theory, history, and design principles of web based communication. Examines the conventions, strategies, and aesthetics employed by artists and developers in the creation of web-based environments. May be repeated. Prerequisite: ART 1040.
ART 3520 Lettering and Typography (3 units)
Studio course in the study and manipulation of typographic communications. Students will explore and develop skills in composition and type design, layout, and spacing with appropriate use of different fonts.
ART 3530 Illustration (3 units)
Studio course in illustration leading to the development of individual voice. Emphasis on innovation and conceptual thinking through varied illustrative media and techniques. Prerequisite: ART 1040.
ART 3605 Text and Image (3 units)
The imaginative combining of text and image and the exploration of their interplay from technical conceptual and aesthetic/design aspects. Digital and hands-on exploration of fonts and images. Prerequisites: ART 1010 or 3030, and ART 2520 or consent of instructor.
ART 3615 Consumer Objects: Mold Making and Casting (3 units)
Students are offered the opportunity to examine the concerns and issues associated with consumer objects. Working with what they have discovered, the students will create sculptures through the processes of mold making and casting. Prerequisite: ART 1200.
ART 3620 The Moving Image — Video and Film Making (3 units)
Exploration of video and film as moving picture media for documentation, communication, education, entertainment, and artistic expression. Training in video and film technology, camera mechanics, composition, lighting, storyboarding, editing, sound, and visual aesthetics. Prerequisites: ART 1010 or 3030, and ART 2520 or consent of instructor.
ART 3630 Still Photograph I (3 units)
Course will develop the student’s ability to use still photography (both digital and analog). Study will focus on historical and contemporary photographic representation of Urban Environment, Portraiture, and Landscape. Prerequisites: ART 1010 or ART 3030, and ART 2520 or consent of instructor.
ART 3640 Digital Photography (3 units)
Studio course investigating historical and contemporary photographic representation. Course will develop compositional and conceptual image acquisition skills and the ability to acquire, manipulate, and print high quality digital color photographs. Prerequisite: ART 1040.
ART 3650 Analog Photography (3 units)
Studio course investigating historical and contemporary photographic representation. Course will develop compositional and conceptual image acquisition skills and the ability to process and print analog black and white photographs. Prerequisite: ART 3630.
ART 3700 Computer Art (3 units)
(Formerly Electronic Art and Design) Course offers the student the opportunity to create computer-based artwork which includes digital image creation, animation, video and sound integration, non-linear environments, and computer mediated delivery content. Prerequisite: ART 1040.
ART 3820 A Visual Approach to Learning and Teaching (3 units)
Studio lecture class which explores connections between visual art and at least two other disciplines. Typical examples include art, biology, physics, mathematics, history, literature. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
ART 3830 Visual Art and Ecology (3 units)
Direct experience in creating artistic projects from studies of our ecology, readings, and discussions about issues of art and ecology, field trips, individual and group projects. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
ART 3840 The Missions of California (3 units)
To impart knowledge of the California missions as an integrated, multi-discipline based manner. Examines the art and architecture of the mission in its cultural, sociological, economic, and political context. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
ART 3841 Universal Concepts in Art (3 units)
Looks at the creative spirit manifested in the conceptualization of making art. The universality of this creative impulse will be examined, examples will be studied from many cultures and periods. Provides hands-on experience to the student. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
ART 3842 Children’s Art and Modernism (3 units)
The art of children, primitives, and the insane as an influence on Modern Art. Exploration of formal and ideological issues in outsider art (especially child art) and its influence on Modern Art. Includes lectures, discussions, and studio projects. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
ART 4200 Painting from Observation II (3 units)
(Formerly Advanced Painting) Further development of perceptual, interpretive, and associative creative processes using a range of artistic models. Prerequisite: ART 3200.
ART 4210 Modern Painting (4 units)
(Formerly ART 4250 Abstract Painting and Composition) Studio work with painting and multimedia that engages students’ individual artistic interests in ways that parallel the dramatic stylistic development of 19th and 20th century modern art. Studio exploration of the deeper meanings and methods of modern masters. Prerequisite: ART 3000.
ART 4400 New Media Theory (3 units)
Theoretical investigation of new art media such as digital/electronic technology and new approaches including performance, installation, and site-specific works. Focus on content concerned with societal issues and values.
ART 4410 Art and Creativity (3 units)
Examination of theories of creativity including cognitive, psychological, and physiological development. The roles of intuition, invention, and insight; processes to encourage and enhance creativity. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Art 4425 Advanced Studio (4 units)
For advanced studio art majors, this course involves immersion in studio practice and encourages cross-disciplinary opportunities. Emphasizes development of individual expression. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in art, matriculation to the BFA program, or consent of instructor.
ART 4515 Art of the Classical World (3 units)
Architecture, sculpture, and painting of the Classical World including Aegean Art prior to the Golden age of Greece and Græco-Roman Art from the fifth century up to 400 A.D. Prerequisite: ART 2515.
ART 4520 Art of the Medieval World (3 units)
The architecture, sculpture, painting, and minor arts of Medieval Western Europe encompassing the Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, and Gothic periods. Prerequisite: ART 2515.
ART 4525 Italian Renaissance Art (3 units)
Painting, sculpture, and architecture of the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy. Emphasis is placed on understanding masterpieces of this period in their historical, aesthetic, and cultural contexts. Prerequisites: ART 2520.
ART 4530 Northern Renaissance Art (3 units)
Architecture, painting, and sculpture in Northern Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. Prerequisite: ART 2520.
ART 4535 Art of the Baroque Age (3 units)
Painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. Major artists from Italy and Northern Europe include Bernini, Caravaggio, Rubens, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Prerequisite: ART 2520.
ART 4540 Early Modern Art, 1800-1870 (3 units)
A study of the major trends and artists from Neo-Classicism up to Impressionism. An investigation of the relationship of artists and movements to the cultural and intellectual milieu. Prerequisite: ART 2520.
ART 4545 Modern Art, 1870-1945 (3 units)
An analysis and interpretation of the major artistic movements from 1870–1945. Emphasis on the changing aesthetic, theoretical, and artistic approaches of this period. Satisfies G.E. area F2. Prerequisites: ART 2520 and 2530 or consent of instructor.
ART 4550 Art of the Post Modern Era (3 units)
(Formerly Art Since 1945; Formerly Contemporary Art) Analysis and interpretation of major conceptual and expressive issues raised by individual artists and groups of artists during the post modern era to the present. Prerequisite: ART 2520 or ART 2522.
ART 4555 American Art (3 units)
A study of American art from colonial times to 1945. American art is seen against its broad historical and cultural background. Satisfies G.E. area F2. Prerequisites: ART 2520 and 2530.
ART 4560 Pre-Columbian Art (3 units)
Painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Americas from their beginnings to the Spanish Conquest. Prerequisite: ART 2525.
ART 4565 African Art (3 units)
Traditional sub-Saharan African Art. Emphasis is placed on seeing African Art as part of the broad cultural context involving such issues as philosophical, mythological and aesthetic concepts, religious beliefs, and the functioning ritual context of all forms of African Art. Prerequisites: ART 2525 and 2530.
ART 4570 Senior Seminar in Art History (WP) (3 units)
Basic knowledge and skills requisite to advanced study of Art History research methodology, writing and publication, survey of graduate education in the United States, and discussion of broad aesthetic and art historical issues. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement. Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score; senior standing.
ART 4575 Slide Library Management (1-3 units)
Provides students with basic knowledge of the theories and methods of managing a slide library. These include: general knowledge of library methods and practices, cataloging and coding, filing and retrieval procedures, as well as photo-duplication processes. May be repeated for a total of six units. Prerequisite: Lower-division Art Appreciation or Art History Survey.
ART 4580 Exhibition Design and Gallery Management (1-3 units)
The role of visual arts in education: aesthetics, historical/current theory, multi-faceted curricular approaches. Developmental stages from preschool through adolescence, focusing on middle and high school. Lesson plan design consistent with state standards.
ART 4860 Understanding and Creating Art (3 units)
The role of visual arts in education: aesthetics, historical/current theory, multi-faceted curricular approaches. Developmental stages from preschool through adolescence, focusing on middle and high school. Lesson plan design consistent with state standards. Corequisite: ART 4863.
ART 4870 World Crafts (3 units)
Covers diverse “low-tech” crafts from a variety of cultures including textiles, stained glass, glass painting, papermaking, and jewelry. Satisfies craft and jewelry requirement for Art Subject Matter Preparation Program. Designed specifically for teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Artistic Inquiry)
ART 4910 Cooperative Education (2-4 units)
Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; consent of departmental coordinator.
ART 4920 Art in Action (3 units)
Direct introduction to art-making processes through diverse forms of exposure including field trips, visiting artists’ lectures, workshops, and studio visits. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisite: Art Major with upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
ART 4930 Professional Practices (3 units)
Preparation for the BFA student for professional careers in Art. Emphasis on “practicum”—resumes, artists’ statement, portfolio/slide preparation. Instruction in artwork conservation, museum and gallery methods, and creation and mounting of exhibitions.
ART 4940 Gallery/Museum Internship (4 units)
An internship course to acquaint the student with a blend of research skills and practical information fundamental in operating a museum or an art gallery. Experience in commercial galleries/museums can be arranged for advanced students. Prerequisite: Art major with upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
ART 4950 Selected Topics in Art (1-5 units)
(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Development of a selected topic in art. Topics will vary. Different topics may be taken for credit.
ART 4960 Senior Seminar (WP) (4 units)
Study of issues confronting the contemporary artist through an examination of art criticism and theory. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement and involves essay assignments. Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score; senior standing.
ART 4965 Bachelor of Fine Arts Critical Concepts (1 unit)
Discussion and criticism of studio art activity for BFA Degree Program students. May be repeated for a total of 3 units.Prerequisite: Matriculation to Art Department BFA Program.
ART 4970 New Genre Art (3 units)
(Formerly Innovation and Media) Capstone BFA studio/seminar course to engage students in experimentation and innovation in ways that build on and go beyond the boundaries of media.
ART 4980 Individual Study (1-4 units)
For the student capable of independent specialized work in studio and/or history and criticism. Students would normally be senior art majors with one year of study in the department. A written outline of the proposed independent study must be submitted and approved by the instructor under whom the student wishes to work. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Fine Arts
Lower Division
FA 1000 Introduction to the Fine Arts (3 units)
An introduction to the arts; the nature of artistic activity; the methods and materials of each of the arts; and the criteria for evaluating work in each of the arts.
FA 1010 Fine Arts Practicum: Introduction to Visual Arts (3 units)
Building on the introduction to the final arts in FA 1000, this course will further develop understanding of the principles of visual arts (e.g. form and content) through hands-on projects. Satisfies G.E. area C1.
FA 1020 Fine Arts Practicum: Introduction to the Theatre (3 units)
The application of principles learned in FA 1000; the theatre as an art form; elements of theatre; classroom practice in the fundamentals of theatrical production. Satisfies G.E. area C1. Corequisite: FA 1023. (Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 2 hours)
FA 1030 Fine Arts Practicum: Introduction to Music Skills (3 units)
The application of principles learned in FA 1000; an overview of skills used in the creation, performance, and listening of music including music notation and performance skills in voice, keyboard, and percussion instruments. Satisfies G.E. area C1.
