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on portraiture through various styles and techniques. A
further exploration of the medium in the direction of more
personal means of expression.
501 - BEGINNING TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
(3 UNITS) UC:CSU
Recommended corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Art 201.
This course presents an introduction to the fundamentals of
art which involve creative exploration of visual elements
and principles of design. The student experiences color,
color theory, light and dark value, line, texture, and shape,
and their integration in art structure.
502 - BEGINNING THREE-DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Completion of Art 501 with a grade of “C” or better.
The principles of three-dimensional design are studied.
Explorations are made in materials and media involving
considerations of space. Applied design problems in
three dimensions as well as creative sculptured forms and
assemblages are included.
503 - INTERMEDIATE DESIGN (3 UNITS)
UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Completion of Art 501 with a grade of “C” or better.
A studio art course focused on further studies of the
elements of art and the principles of design. These include
line, shape, value, texture, color, space, and composition.
521 - ART GALLERY TECHNIQUES (3 UNITS)
CSU - RPT 3
An introduction to the theory and practice of gallery
display and management. Students will gain a working
knowledge of successful art world and college galleries.
The course will cover exhibition preparation, funding, field
trips and guest lectures. This course may require 2.05 hours
per week of student lab work to be scheduled as arranged
with instructor. 2:05 TBA
633 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
GRAPHICS (3 UNITS) CSU
This is an introductory course in computer graphics
designed to introduce students to the microcomputer and
its operating system and applications as used as tools by
artists and graphic designers.
637 - PRESENTATION GRAPHICS (3 UNITS) CSU
Students learn to prepare and optimize images, design and
create layouts and interactive environments specific to a
variety of audiences using Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks,
Photoshop and Illustrator.
638 - COMPUTER-AIDED ART LABORATORY
(1 UNIT) RPT 3
This course is designed to reinforce lecture topics presented
in each computer-aided art course. It provides students with
the opportunity to practice and apply concepts learned
in lecture. This course may require 3.10 hours per week
of student lab work to be scheduled as arranged with
instructor. 3:10 TBA
639 - INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL IMAGING
(3 UNITS) CSU
This is an introductory course in computer still image
manipulation. The topics presented include image
editing application of filter, integration of text, and the
combination of scanned images.
640 – PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (3 UNITS)
CSU
This course will help students assess the needs of their
chosen professions, assess their strengths and develop an
e-portfolio which will best represent them to perspective
employers or transfer institutions.
642 – AUDIO/VIDEO POST PRODUCTION
(3 UNITS) CSU
This course will introduce students to video editing
techniques, for sound and images, using a non-linear
computerized editing program.
706 - CLAY SCULPTURE I (2 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course provides the student an exploration of
ceramic sculpture in three dimension and relief. Creative
experimentation is pursued with form, line and space.
Reference is made to the history of and contemporary
issues involving clay sculpture. Individual creativity is
stressed.
707 - CLAY SCULPTURE II (2 UNITS) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Completion of Art 706 with a grade of “C” or better.
The student continues study begun in Art 706 using clay as
a medium in three dimensions and relief. Group criticism
is included regarding the esthetics of clay sculpture.
712 - CERAMICS WORKSHOP (2 UNITS) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Completion of Art 713 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is designed for students who wish to continue
study in ceramics through an approved program with a
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