Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22

ART 217
Head Drawing and Painting
3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 215.
The course establishes a foundation for
the traditional study of the human head
from life and progressing to contemporary
approaches in portraiture via historical and
contemporary concerns. The class will include
aesthetics, technique and context.
Work in standard drawing and painting
media. 36 lecture hours, 72 lab hours.
CSU;UC
ART 218
Head Drawing and Painting II
3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 217.
A continuation of the structural study of
the human head from life with emphasis
on painting concepts, media and techniques.
Included will be reading for historical,
theoretical, and aesthetic application
to class material. 36 lecture hours, 72 lab
hours. CSU;UC
ART 225
Illustration
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisites: ART 111 and 120.
Introduction to the study of techniques
and methods utilized in illustration. Emphasis
is on the use of design elements in
creating effective graphics for use in visual
advertising communications. This course
may be taken two times. 36 lecture hours,
72 lab hours. CSU
ART 226
Illustration/Airbrush
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: ART 225.
Applying the principles and methods of illustration
to actual situations. Emphasis is
on the refinement of individual visual solutions
and portfolio presentation. This
course may be taken two times. 36 lecture
hours, 72 lab hours. CSU
ART 230
Advanced Painting
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisites: ART 130 and 131.
Personalized exploration of expressive
painting concepts and techniques in oil
and acrylic paint. Includes critical examination
of paintings for technical and aesthetic
concerns, content, and
historical/cultural influences. This course
may be taken three times. 36 lecture
hours, 72 lab hours. CSU
ART 234
Beginning Watercolor Painting
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: ART 111.
Introduction to watercolor technique and
its application to the basic elements of pictorial
art. Communicating in watercolor
with emphasis on composition and struc-
ture by designing and ordering the picture
plane. 36 lecture hours, 72 lab hours.
CSU;UC
ART 235
Intermediate Watercolor Painting
3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 234.
Intermediate experience in watercolor
painting with emphasis on composition for
communicating desired concept. Development
of intermediate painting concepts
and techniques based on historical, cultural,
theoretical, and cultured meanings.
36 lecture hours, 72 lab hours. CSU;UC
ART 236
Advanced Watercolor Painting
3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 235.
Advanced application of watercolor media
to conceptual and meaningful subject
matter. Emphasis on the aesthetic, content,
art historical, and contemporary aspects
of watercolor painting. This course
may be taken four times. Offered for
Grade or P/NP grading only. 36 lecture
hours, 72 lab hours. CSU;UC
ART 240
Advanced Ceramics I
3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 141.
An advanced course in pottery with an
emphasis on larger forms and development
of a distinctive style. Also included is
glaze technology and basic kiln operation.
This course may be taken four times. 36
lecture hours, 72 lab hours. CSU;UC
ART 241
Advanced Ceramics II
3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 240.
A broader experience in ceramics is the
emphasis of this course. Independent visits
to craft galleries and special exhibits,
research on selected topics and time to
explore new ideas in clay. This course may
be taken four times. 36 lecture hours, 72
lab hours. CSU;UC
ART 253
Digital Media Production II
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: ART 153.
Strongly Recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
An introduction to the interactive aspects
of computer graphics and the association
with multimedia, entertainment and advertising.
This course will use currently
available software in the development of
creative and innovative multimedia presentations
appropriate to industry, business
and community This course may be
taken two times. 36 lecture hours, 72 lab
hours. CSU
ART 257
Projects: Advanced Digital Portfolio
3 Units
Prerequisites: ART 163, 253, 267 and
DRAF 190.
Creative organization and presentation of
a body of digital design work exhibiting a
professional attitude; portfolio presentation
of examples illustrating knowledge in
software including Quark, Adobe Photoshop,
and Illustrator; web and animation
software. Presentation will include a resume
and a self-promotional piece using
software of student choice. This course
may be taken two times. 36 lecture hours,
72 lab hours. CSU
ART 266
Computer Illustration and Fine Arts
II
3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 166.
A more advanced study of two and three
dimensional computer software for the
production of illustration and fine art images.
Includes presentation approaches,
peripheral hardware use, analysis of aesthetic
and other content concerns. This
course may be taken two times. 36 lecture
hours, 72 lab hours. CSU
ART 267
Web Design II
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: ART 167.
Advanced application and integration of
WEB language and software on specific
projects. Students to work on creative, applicable
utilization of various programs including,
but not limited to HTML, JAVA
software, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks
and Flash along with Adobe Photoshop.
Emphasis will be placed on design,
animation, quality, and application employment-related
situations. This course
may be taken two times. 36 lecture hours,
72 lab hours. CSU
ART 268
Animation II
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: ART 168.
This intermediate level animation course
focuses on the development of one's personal
creativity and the improvement of
computer skills with the goal of producing
a personal video portfolio. This course
may be taken two times. 36 lecture hours,
72 lab hours. CSU
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