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ART

 

ART COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

 

101 SURVEY OF ART HISTORY I (3) UC:CSU (CAN ART 2)

(CAN ART SEQ A, WHEN TAKEN WITH ART 102)

Lecture: 3 hours

A survey is made of the chronological development of Western art from prehistoric times through the Renaissance with special emphasis upon the cultural factors which contributed to its evolution. This course encompasses the historic study of architecture, painting, and sculpture, with incidental references to the related minor arts.

 

102 SURVEY OF ART HISTORY II (3) UC:CSU (CAN ART 4)

(CAN ART SEQ A, WHEN TAKEN WITH ART 101)

Lecture: 3 hours

This course provides a survey of the major visual arts of the Western world from the early Renaissance to the present time, linking art with social and economic aspects of Western culture. Individual artists are studied, from Michelangelo to Andy Warhol.

 

103 ART APPRECIATION I (3) UC:CSU

Lecture: 3 hours

This course is designed specifically for those students who desire to expand their visual awareness through training in visual perceptive skills. The course includes exploration of the basic elements of art; visual skills are enhanced by practice in drawing techniques based on perception. Students will acquire a broad understanding of the nature of art through study of selected works from art history.

 

104 ART APPRECIATION II (3) UC:CSU

Lecture: 3 hours

Students participate in art experiences through study of specific artists and works of art, basic drawing exercises stressing visual perception, and individual research projects on the art and artists of various cultures.

 

201 DRAWING I (3) UC:CSU (CAN ART 8)

Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 2 hours

Beginning instruction is given in pencil drawing, charcoal, pastel and other sketching media. Painting in wash, water color and tempera, from still life, and from outdoor assignments, is included. This is a course for beginners and nonart majors, as well as a brush-up course for artists. Limits to transfer credit.

 

202 DRAWING II (3) UC:CSU

Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 2 hours

This course is a continuation of Art 201 with particular emphasis on water color and its techniques. Limits to transfer credit.

 

211 ART LABORATORY FOR DRAWING (1) RPT1 UC:CSU

Corequisites: Art 201 or 202

Lab: 2 hours

This course will reinforce the lectures presented in each drawing class. It gives the student needed practice using art tools and applying techniques and concepts to each assignment.

 

300 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING (3) UC:CSU

Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 2 hours

This introductory painting course covers the basic skills and techniques in acrylic, oil, and watercolor. Emphasis is placed on color mixing, value, intensity and compositional organization.

 

304 ACRYLIC PAINTING I (3) UC; CSU

Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 2 hours

Introduction to acrylic painting. This course emphasizes developing skills in media, techniques, personal expression.

 

313 ART LABORATORY FOR PAINTING (1) RPT1 UC:CSU

Corequisites: Art 300

Lab: 2 hours

This course will reinforce the lectures presented in each painting class. It gives the student the needed practice using art tools and applying techniques and concepts to each assignment.

 

501 BEGINNING TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (3) UC:CSU

Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 2 hours

This course introduces the elements and principles of two-dimensional (flat) design in the visual arts. Color, color theory, psychology of perception and historical and cultural foundations are explored.

 

502 BEGINNING THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (3) UC:CSU

Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 2 hours

This course introduces the fundamentals of three-dimensional composition. A study is made of line, mass, texture, value, and shape in a variety of materials. Emphasis is on form and space.

 

522 ART LABORATORY FOR DESIGN (1) RPT1 UC:CSU

Corequisites: Art 501 or 502

Lab: 2 hours

This course will reinforce the lectures presented in each design class. It gives the student needed practice using art tools and applying techniques and concepts to each assignment.

 

635 DESKTOP PUBLISHING DESIGN (3) UC:CSU

Lecture: 2 hours; Lab: 2 hours

This introductory course uses the Macintosh computer to provide an overview and hands-on training in desktop publishing, software, and equipment. Focus is on the development of basic design techniques which are incorporated into the student’s work. Students study basic photocomposition and typography using the computer. Students will be introduced to the history of typesetting including the development of desktop publishing.

 

185 DIRECTED STUDY - ART HONORS (1) UC:CSU

Conference, 1 hour per unit.

Allows students to pursue Directed Study in Art on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.

 

285 DIRECTED STUDY - ART HONORS (2) UC:CSU

Conference, 1 hour per unit.

Allows students to pursue Directed Study in Art on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.

 

385 DIRECTED STUDY - ART HONORS (3) UC:CSU

Conference, 1 hour per unit.

Allows students to pursue Directed Study in Art on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.

 

 

 

The University of California limits credit for Art courses to 16 units.