Art (ART) Courses
ART 300 Drawing and Composition I
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Drawing Fundamentals
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3
- C-ID:C-ID ARTS 110
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of drawing, with an emphasis on direct observation. Both historical and contemporary drawing practice will be explored. This course is a basic requirement for all art students and recommended for those students interested in any visual field. A field trip is required. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost between $100-150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. Additionally, students will need to pay a $10 lab fee for supplies that will be distributed and available in class.
ART 301 Digital Drawing and Composition
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Drawing Fundamentals
- Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is designed to address the traditional qualities of creative drawing using the unique properties and techniques of digital drawing applications. The course includes problems in observation, expression, and the translating of these experiences into graphic terms by exploration of gesture, line, texture, shape, volume, space, light, and shadow. Students are required to purchase a digital memory device with a capacity of at least 4GB, a sketchbook, and a few other supplies as requested by the instructor. These supplies are estimated to cost less than $50. There is an additional $5 lab fee for printing student work in large format. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 302 Drawing and Composition II
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Drawing Fundamentals
- Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID ARTS 205
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course expands on the drawing skills presented in ART 300 and covers more complex problems in observation, personal expression, and the formal exploration of composition. Students investigate subject, form, and content through color and the use of materials and techniques. A field trip is required. Materials are estimated to cost from $75-$100. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 304 Figure Drawing I
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Figure Studies
- Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- C-ID:C-ID ARTS 200
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course offers the study of the human figure by analyzing, drawing, and composing its structural elements in a representational manner with respect to line, tone, shape, and color. Live nude models will be used as subjects for study and reference. A variety of media will be introduced in the drawing of the human form. A field trip to a local gallery is required. Students will need to purchase art supplies for projects, as required by the individual instructor, and an additional lab fee may apply. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 305 Figure Drawing II
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Figure Studies
- Prerequisite:ART 304 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is a combined lecture and lab course where the human figure is studied directly and in historical context. Students will study the structure, proportion, and relationship of the undraped or draped human figure to compositional space and color. Students will study great works of figurative-based art and will practice subjective responses to a multitude of aesthetic theories. A field trip to an art museum or gallery is required for this course. Students will need to purchase art supplies for projects as required by the individual instructor and an additional lab fee may apply. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 307 Rendering
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Applied Drawing
- Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers drawing and painting techniques that result in the accurate representation of diverse subject matter. A field trip is required. Students will need to purchase art supplies for projects as required by the individual instructor and an additional lab fee may apply. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 310 Pen and Ink Drawing
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Applied Drawing
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course emphasizes the fine art of black and white line and mass drawing using a variety of pen and ink, brush and ink techniques, and materials. Topics may include: compositional and pictorial elements using line, light, space, texture, and value. This course is intended for those interested in fine art, illustration, and graphic design and is not restricted to art majors. A field trip is required. Alternate assignments will be provided to students unable to participate in the required field trip. Students are required to purchase supplies for this course at an estimated cost of between $100 and $150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 312 Portrait Drawing
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Figure Studies
- Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to and exploration of the human image as the subject of art. Emphasis is on developing the skills needed to portray specific individuals, rather than a generalized image of people. This is primarily a practice course including elements of the history and traditions of portraiture. A field trip to an art gallery or museum is required. Approximately $100 of art materials as required by the instructor. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 313 Portrait Drawing: Abstract
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Figure Studies
- Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course gives portrait drawing students an opportunity to focus on abstraction and expressive ways of representing the human face. Emphasis is on the human image as subject and content. Students will be working within the context of established contemporary portraiture practices and techniques. A field trip to an art gallery, museum, and/or artist's studio is required. Approximately $100 of art materials as required by the instructor. An additional $10 lab fee is required for materials provided by the art department. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 320 Design: Fundamentals
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3
- C-ID:C-ID ARTS 100
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to understanding the underlying structure of all two-dimensional art forms, from graphic design to painting. Students will acquire greater visual literacy and acumen as they examine the elements of art (line, shape, tone, space, color and texture) and the principles of their organization and composition in works of art/design. Historic and contemporary examples of art/design will be studied, as well weekly examinations and/or critiques of the projects of their classmates. This course is a basic requirement for all art students and a great option for students of art history and graphic communications. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of between $100-150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A field trip to an art museum or gallery is required. An alternative assignment will be given to those students who cannot attend the required field trip with the class.
ART 322 Design: Image and Content
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:ART 300 and 320 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course involves the further study of the formal elements of line, shape, tone, and color and theories of their organization and composition. Emphasis is on exploring, through serious critique, the expressive aspect of subject and content and the influence of materials and techniques on form. A variety of materials will be used throughout the semester. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of between $100-150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A field trip to a museum or gallery is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given.
ART 323 Design: Color Theory
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3
- C-ID:C-ID ARTS 270
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers studio problems in the use and understanding of color and its application to works of art. This course is appropriate for a variety of color-sensitive classes or fields of interest. Emphasis is on color relationships, color interactions, and color mixing. Color is explored from an objective (optical) as well as a subjective (interpretative) point of view. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of between $150-200. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A field trip is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given.
ART 324 Collage and Assemblage
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ART 320 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:Local GE L3
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course investigates methods of creating a dimensional surface while using a variety of found and constructed materials in the form of collage and assemblage. Projects will vary in the degree of dimensionality, from two-dimensional, low-relief, high-relief, to fully three-dimensional. This course emphasizes the use of color, texture and imagery, as well as ways of altering and preparing surfaces, using a variety of techniques, materials, and supports. Students will create an object-archive from which to compose the collages and assemblages for this course. Materials contained in the object-archive may include, but are not limited to, hand painted papers, patterned papers, textured papers and fabrics, low-relief objects, and found-objects, as well as printed imagery from a variety of sources. Learning to apply rigorous aesthetic standards to collage and assemblage assignments is a fundamental part of this course, as is understanding the role that collage and assemblage have played in recent art history. Durable construction methods and attention to carefully crafting such artworks will also be addressed. Students are encouraged to develop their own personal visual language and style through the assignments offered in the course. Assignments will vary in terms of subject, method, and form, but the on-going application of sound design principles is always a primary goal. One field trip to an art gallery and/or museums is required. If a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternate activity will be provided. The costs for materials will vary depending on the instructor and what supplies students may already have in their possession. Costs for materials are estimated to range from $75 to $150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A list of supplies or materials will be discussed and provided during the first class meeting.
ART 330 Mural Painting
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:ART 300 and 320 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is a comparative survey of the use of mural painting as an interactive, public art form throughout the world and across time. This course covers the process of creating a mural painting by analyzing a site, researching, planning, and executing murals in public spaces, and working collaboratively with others. Field trips are required to study existing murals and to execute the work on location if applicable. The cost of materials for this course is approximately $75 per student (for their own personal brushes and art supplies) + an additional $30 lab fee. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 332 Oil Painting
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Painting
- Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:ART 320 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to the medium and materials used in oil painting. Along with the methods and traditions of painting images, color, pattern, line, texture, light, space, style and techniques, and their application in both historical and contemporary works are thoroughly investigated. Students are required to purchase supplies for this course at an estimated cost of $130-180. A $10 lab fee may be required for supplies given out by the art department. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 333 Intermediate Oil Painting
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Painting
- Prerequisite:ART 332 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:ART 320 and 323 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is a continuation of the examination of painting using oil-based paints. It concentrates on the further development of traditional techniques with specific investigations of theoretical concepts and personal subjects and techniques. It also continues the development of written descriptive and analytical skills based on direct observation of existing works in art galleries and museums. A field trip to an art museum, gallery, or artist studio is required. Should a student not be able to participate in the class field trip, an alternative assignment will be offered. The cost of materials for this course is estimated to be between $100 and $180. There may be a $10 lab fee for materials provided by the Art Department. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 334 Acrylic Painting
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Painting
- Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:ART 320 and 323 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to the medium and techniques used in painting. Topics include a historical development of painting, exploring various subjects (landscape, still life, figure, abstraction) as well as various techniques such as color mixing, impasto, glazing, mixing media, stretching a canvas and preparing alternative supports. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of between $150-200. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A field trip is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given.
ART 335 Acrylic Painting: Abstract
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:ART 320 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:ART 300, 323, and 334 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to painting in an abstract manner, from stylization to non-objective painting, with an emphasis on the mediums and materials used in acrylic painting. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of between $150-200. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A field trip is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given.
ART 336 Watercolor Painting
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Painting
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ART 300 and 320 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to the medium and materials used in watercolor painting. Included is the analysis of composition, color, pattern, light, and space. Emphasis placed on individual development of imagery, concept and technical skill. A field trip to a gallery or museum is required. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of between $100 - $150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 337 Intermediate Watercolor Painting
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Painting
- Prerequisite:ART 336 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is an intermediate watercolor course. Included is an in-depth study of contemporary methods and techniques in watercolor. Emphasis placed on individual development of imagery, concept and technical skill. A field trip to a museum or gallery is required. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of between $100 - $150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 361 Printmaking: Survey
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Printmaking
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3
- C-ID:C-ID ARTS 220
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to fine art printmaking techniques. Students explore a variety of print methods such as woodcut, etching, screen printing, and photographic printmaking processes. A field trip to a gallery or museum is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given. This course has an additional lab fee. Material is estimated to cost $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 362 Printmaking: Intaglio
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Printmaking
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is a beginning printmaking course that studies the techniques of Intaglio processes including etching, aquatint, drypoint, engraving, and/or mezzotint. A field trip to a gallery or museum is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given. This course has an additional lab fee. Material is estimated to cost $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 363 Printmaking: Screen Printing
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Printmaking
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to the process of fine art screen printing. Techniques and methods include imagery development, hand cut stencils, the use of photographic emulsion, multiple color registration, and alternative printing. A field trip to a gallery or museum is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given. This course has an additional lab fee. Materials are estimated to cost $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 364 Printmaking: Relief
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Printmaking
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to relief printing techniques primarily from wood. Emphasis placed on individual development of imagery, concept, and technical skill. Processes will include single and multiple block printing including reduction printing. A field trip to a gallery or museum is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given. This course has an additional lab fee. Materials are estimated to cost $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 365 Printmaking II
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Printmaking
- Prerequisite:ART 361 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers practices in various printmaking techniques. It expands on the four basic techniques taught in the Printmaking Survey course, ART 361: relief printing, intaglio, screen printing, and lithography. It also encourages the development of a personal style and the creation of a cohesive body of work using those techniques. A field trip to a gallery or museum is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given. This course has an additional lab fee. Materials are estimated to cost $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 366 Printmaking: Lithography
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Printmaking
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to the basic techniques of stone and aluminum plate lithography. Emphasis placed on individual development of imagery, concept, and technical skill. Processes will include black and white and multiple color printing from stone, photo-lithographic plates and aluminum plates. A field trip to a gallery or museum is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given. This course has an additional lab fee. Materials are estimated to cost $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 367 Book Arts
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course offers an introduction to the studio theory and practice of book arts. Students will explore basic bookbinding techniques while developing an understanding of the artist's book as a conceptual medium. Book forms may include altered books, folded books, sewn and glued bindings, sculptural boxes, and portfolios. The course also covers the history of both traditional and contemporary books and manuscripts. A field trip to a gallery or museum is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given. This course has an additional lab fee. Materials are estimated to cost $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 370 Three Dimensional Design
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Sculpture
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3
- C-ID:C-ID ARTS 101
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This foundation course is an introduction to sculptural composition. Instruction will be provided in construction of line, plane, and form in a variety of media in conjunction with analysis of historical and contemporary examples of sculpture. Visual and verbal vocabulary and problem solving skills are developed in order to express ideas and enhance projects. One field trip to a museum or gallery in the Bay Area will be required. Alternate assignments will be provided to students unable to participate in the required field trip. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $75-125. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 372 Sculpture
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Sculpture
- Prerequisite:ART 370 with a grade of "C" or better; or portfolio review for skills in basic sculpture.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3
- C-ID:C-ID ARTS 240
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is meant to follow ART 370, focusing on complex sculptural methods and ideas. Students will learn additional technical skills and be introduced to a variety of fabrication techniques. Projects may include woodworking, welding, assemblage, textiles, and casting methods. Students will develop a visual and verbal vocabulary and problem-solving skills to enable ideas and enhance projects. This course will highlight historical and cultural issues relating to art and design, encouraging the students' own conceptual development. One field trip to a museum or gallery in the Bay Area will be required. Alternate assignments will be provided to students unable to participate in the required field trip. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $100-200. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 373 Intermediate Sculpture
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Sculpture
- Prerequisite:ART 370 and 372 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is meant to follow ART 372 continuing the practice of more complex sculptural methods and ideas. Curriculum will include advanced practice in the expressive use of form in space, using a variety of media including found objects, castings, wood, metal, textiles, and other materials. The course stresses creative effort, development of individual expression, new ideas, and knowledge of technical processes. Students will learn to use historical and contemporary approaches in developing content and objects. One field trip to a museum or gallery in the Bay Area will be required. Alternate assignments will be provided to students unable to participate in the required field trip. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $100-200. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 374 Sculpture Lab
- Units:1 - 2
- Hours:54 - 108 hours LAB
- Course Family:Sculpture
- Prerequisite:ART 373 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course offers laboratory experience to assist in completion of complex sculpture projects. The course focuses on the development of a personal creative vision, furthering technical skills, and complex problem-solving. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $100-200. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 375 Figure Sculpture
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Sculpture
- Prerequisite:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:ART 304 and 370 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course introduces figure sculpture, using the live nude model as a reference. It will develop an understanding of the human form as it relates to both modern and traditional sculpture. These concepts will be developed by making studio projects using a variety of sculptural materials. The projects will combine a new understanding of human form with imagination for a more complete expression of technique and creativity. A field trip to a museum or gallery in the Bay Area is required. Students will need to purchase art supplies for projects as required by the individual instructor and an additional lab fee may apply. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 390 Ceramics
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Ceramics-Hybrid
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L3
- C-ID:C-ID ARTS 230
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This foundation level class is an introduction to the practice of studio ceramics. Course content includes basic methods of ceramic forming through the use of hand-construction techniques and the potter’s wheel, glaze application, and kiln firing processes. Lectures will be presented on the historical uses of clay and its relationship to the progress of civilizations and industry. The basis of the course is an emphasis on technical development and exploration of clay as a means for aesthetic growth. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A field trip to an art gallery or museum is required. Alternate assignments will be provided to students unable to participate in the required field trip.
ART 391 Intermediate Ceramics
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Course Family:Ceramics-Hybrid
- Prerequisite:ART 390 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is an intermediate level class designed for practice, experimentation, and refinement of studio ceramics. This course will be devoted to intermediate level work in hand building, wheel throwing, kiln operations, and glaze formulation. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A field trip to an art gallery or museum is required. Alternate assignments will be provided to students unable to participate in the required field trip.
ART 392 Ceramic Lab
- Units:1 - 2
- Hours:54 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:ART 390, 391, 400, or 404
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course offers laboratory experience to assist students in completing complex ceramic projects. The course focuses on the development of a personal creative aesthetic, furthering technical skills, and complex problem solving.
ART 394 Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Beginning
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course focuses on the practice of wheel thrown ceramics. The class will provide students with a basic, broad understanding of the ceramics process, from the composition and preparation of clay for throwing, explanation, and demonstration of various wheel thrown forms, glaze application, and firing practices.
Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $100-150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
One field trip to an art museum or gallery is required. Alternate assignments will be provided to students unable to participate in the required field trip.
ART 395 Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Intermediate
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:ART 394 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an intermediate class in wheel thrown ceramics. The course provides students with a further opportunity to explore the technical and creative processes of working on the pottery wheel, such as forming larger and more complex shapes and experimenting with greater possibilities for surface development, including varying firing temperatures and multiple layering of glazes, slip, underglazes, and transfers. Both functional and sculptural forms will be encouraged. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A field trip to a museum or gallery is required for this course. Alternate assignments will be provided to students unable to participate in the required field trip.
ART 396 Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Advanced
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:ART 394 and 395 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an advanced class in wheel thrown ceramics. The course provides students with individual approaches to create their own unique pottery forms. Emphasis will be placed on more aesthetic approaches to pottery-making and thrown sculptural forms. Students will be able to express individual artistic concepts and ideas through pottery forms using various advanced ceramic techniques, which include glazing, firing, and surface treatment. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A field trip to a museum or gallery is required for this course. Alternate assignments will be provided to students unable to participate in the required field trip.
ART 400 Clay Sculpture
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is an introductory ceramics course devoted to three-dimensional and relief sculptural forms. Emphasis will be placed on learning sound fundamental skills of clay forming, design, surface decoration, and firing practices as applied to aesthetic and conceptually based projects. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. A field trip to an art museum or gallery is required.
ART 404 Intermediate Clay Sculpture
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:ART 400 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an intermediate class in ceramic sculpture techniques and methods. The course will include glazing, surface treatment, and various firing processes used in clay sculpture. Focus will be placed on in-depth examination of contemporary ceramic sculpture and three-dimensional design. Projects for ART 400 are different from ART 404; they change in rotation from Fall to Spring semester. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of $100-$150. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. One field trip to an art museum or gallery is required.
ART 430 Art and Children
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:Local GE L3
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers the use of materials and techniques of studio activities in the K-12 classroom. Topics include the elements of art, principles of design, materials used in two and three dimensional art, techniques used to create age appropriate art, and designing art curriculum for the K-12 classroom. A field trip is required. Materials are estimated to cost from $25-$40. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 440 Artists' Materials and Techniques
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ART 300, 320, and 323 with grades of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:Local GE L3
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to the general area of artists' materials and techniques in both contemporary and historical contexts. Included are the use of tools in construction of painting supports and techniques in matting, framing, and art display. Pigment, composition study, and the appreciation of historical, traditional, and modern techniques in two and three dimensional media are also emphasized. Students are required to purchase supplies needed for the course at an estimated cost of between $150-200. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course. One field trip is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given.
ART 443 Art Gallery Operations
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ARTH 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This first-semester course involves gallery preparation and maintenance as students learn gallery fundamentals in the visual arts. Involved are experiences in planning and installing exhibitions, inventory and maintenance of a permanent art collection, participation in staffing and docent activities, and gallery and student outreach programs. A field trip to a museum or gallery is required. If a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given.
ART 445 Art Gallery Operations
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:ART 443 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This second-semester course involves further study of gallery preparation and maintenance as students learn gallery fundamentals in the visual arts. Experiences include planning and installing exhibitions, lighting techniques, inventory, maintaining a permanent art collection, conservation techniques, participation in staffing and docent activities, and gallery and student outreach programs. Second-semester students do advanced studies and work on campus exhibitions, community outreach programs, and the SCC Permanent Art Collection. Two field trips are required for this course. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given.
ART 446 Portfolio Preparation
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Completion of 12 units or more of studio art courses or the equivalent.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is designed for students who are interested in the creation or revision of a portfolio in order to submit work for university applications, seek gallery exhibitions, complete scholarship applications, or apply for art positions. Emphasis is on photographing, matting, framing art, as well as preparing artists' statements, resumes, brochures, business cards, and creating an online presence. A field trip to a gallery or museum is required. In the event that a student is unable to attend the field trip, an alternative assignment will be given. The purchase of approximately $150 of art materials may be required. Please refer to the class notes in the online class schedule for more information about material costs and lab fees for this course.
ART 494 Topics in Art
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:6 - 48 hours LEC; 9 - 72 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to study topics in art not included in current course offerings. UC transfer credit will be awarded only after the course has been evaluated by the enrolling UC campus. The units completed for this course cannot be counted towards the minimum 60 units required for admissions.
ART 495 Independent Studies in Art
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course involves an individual student or small groups of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses, pursuant to an agreement among college, faculty members, and students. Independent Studies in Art offers students a chance to do research and/or experimentation that is more typical of advanced studies in the studio arts. UC transfer credit will be awarded only after the course has been evaluated by the enrolling UC campus. The units completed for this course cannot be counted towards the minimum 60 units required for admissions.
ART 498 Work Experience in Art
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job related to career goals with a cooperating site supervisor.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:Local GE L7B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment in their major field of study or advancement within their career. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer-level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies. Learning objectives will be developed between the student, employer, and Work Experience Instructor to best meet the students level of learning. During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
ART 499 Experimental Offering in Art
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
