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2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
School of Art (ART, AH) Courses
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ART 101 - Artists in Their Own Words
(1 unit)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.
Students learn from guest artists and arts scholars about their work, and how they have established and sustained a practice and career. Invited from across the spectrum of visual arts, each guest represents a case study in presentation and professionalism.
Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 units in different semesters. -
ART 110 - Introduction to the Visual Arts
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.
Exploration of meanings, purposes, styles, materials and forms of art and architecture. Multicultural perspective. Development of awareness through examination and comparison of art and artifacts, past and present.
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ART 121 - Safety and Sustainable Practices for Studio Artists
(1 unit)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.
Introduces current best practices for basic machine and hand-tools, material handling, personal protective equipment, risk assessment and safety culture essential to student success in developing a sustainable studio practice.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (2 Hours Activity) -
ART 130 - Foundation Two-Dimensional
(3 units)
Foundation course required to be taken by all majors within the School of Art prior to 200-level or above art courses. Exploration and application of principles, components and terminology of two-dimensional design via relational, problem-solving and visual-vocabulary exercises.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) -
ART 131 - Foundation Three Dimensional
(3 units)
Foundation course required to be taken by all studio and art education majors within the School of Art prior to 200-level or above art courses. Focus on structural, material, and compositional concerns involved in dealing with three-dimensional form.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) -
ART 132 - Foundation Color Theory
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ART 130
Foundation course satisfying a choice between requirements in the BA Studio Art (Students choose from a group of courses). Also satisfies requirements or choices in some BFA degrees. Focus on visual and aesthetic interactions of color.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) (Not open to students with credit for ART 182.) -
ART 149 - Foundation Computer Art
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 .
Foundation course satisfying a choice between requirements in the BA Studio Art (Students choose from a group of courses). Also satisfies requirements or choices in some BFA degrees. Project-based exploration of art-related digital imaging, layout, and vector software, and introduction to interactive and web-based media.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 349A. -
ART 150 - Foundation Transdisciplinary Practice
3 units
Prerequisites: None
Introduction to production methods across 2D, 3D, and 4D (time based) media. Foundational principles are exercised through hands-on approaches working through various material, media formats, and processes. Addresses how artists work across many media to create work.
Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hours activity) -
ART 181 - Foundation Drawing
(3 units)
Foundation course intended to be taken by all majors within the School of Art prior to 200-level or above art courses. Introduction to drawing with emphasis on perspective, light, shadow, and volume in composition using a variety of media.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 184 - Foundation Life Drawing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 181 .
Foundation course required in the BA Studio Art. Also satisfies requirements or choices in all other undergraduate degrees in the School of Art. Introduction to drawing from the human figure.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 221 - Shop Orientation
(1 unit)
Familiarization with student workshop facilities, specific instruction on safety procedures and methods in use of tools and equipment. Safety lectures and technical demonstrations followed by hands-on experience. Projects familiarize students with machinery and facilitate the acquisition of basic woodworking skills.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (2 hours activity) -
ART 223 - Introduction to Typography
(3 units)
Prerequisite: For Art majors: ART 130 , ART 181 . For Design majors: DESN 120A and DESN 132A .
Introductory course in the fundamentals of typographic form. Close examination of the architecture of letterforms and alphabet construction.
Letter grade only (A-F). Student-owned laptop computer is required. See School website for current hardware and software specifications. (6 hours lab) -
ART 227 - History of Animation
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE A1 requirement; sophomore standing
Historical, theoretical and aesthetic developments of animation since its beginnings across cultures and within global contexts with consideration of cultural, social, political and technological influences.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as FEA 227 . Not open for credit to students with credit in FEA 227 . -
ART 241 - Introduction to Photography
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): One G.E. Foundation Course
Introductory course satisfying a choice between requirements in the BA Studio Art (Students choose from a group of courses). Also satisfies requirements or choices in some BFA degrees. Fundamentals of digital photography: cameras, digital darkroom techniques, photographic vision, critical issues.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee and digital camera (DSLR) may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 251A - Introduction to Ceramics: Handbuilding
(3 units)
Introductory course satisfying a choice between requirements in the BA Studio Art (Students choose from a group of courses). Also satisfies requirements or choices in BA Art Education and some BFA degrees. Includes slab, coil, and molding techniques; glazing, firing.
Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 251B - Introduction to Ceramics: Wheel Throwing
(3 units)
Introductory course satisfying a choice between requirements in the BA Studio Art (Students choose from a group of courses). Satisfies requirements or choices in BA Art Education and some BFA degrees. Development of forms with potters wheel, glazing and firing.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 254 - Introduction to Wood
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 121 , ART 131 or consent of instructor.
Introduction to concepts, tools and techniques used in the creation of handcrafted, wooden objects. Basic construction and reductive shaping techniques including, lamination, milling, woodturning, carving, and joinery.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) -
ART 257 - Introduction to Metals
(3 units)
Prerequisites: None
Introduction to metal and jewelry processes; approaches include enameling, casting, forging, and fabrication.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity) -
ART 261 - Introduction to Life Sculpture: From the Figure to the Body
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): One G.E. Foundation Course
Introduction to modeling from the human figure with emphasis on a range of representational approaches and techniques from observation based models of figuration to the use of the body in sculpture.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 263 - Introduction to Sculpture/4D
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): One G.E. Foundation course
Fundamentals of sculpture: historical approaches and concepts, material explorations, time-based and site-specific practices.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs lab) -
ART 265 - Introduction to Fiber
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131
Introductory course satisfying a choice between requirements in the BA Studio Art. Satisfies requirements or choices in some BFA degrees. Introduction to mixed media and fiber/fabric materials, processes and approaches including surface design, papermaking, weaving, hand-construction.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) -
ART 270 - Introduction to Printmaking
(3 units)
Introductory course satisfying a choice between requirements in the BA Studio Art. Satisfies requirements or choices in some BFA degrees. Exploration of multiple printmaking processes and possibilities for producing art in multiples, variations, and unique works. Focus on non-toxic approaches.
Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hours lab.) -
ART 271 - Introduction to Rendering
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ART 130 , ART 181 .
Introductory course satisfying a choice between requirements in the BA Studio Art (Students choose from a group of courses). Satisfies requirements or choices in some BFA degrees. Graphic visualization for convincing representation.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 272 - Drawing With Perspective
3 units
Prerequisites: ART 130 and ART 181 , or instructor consent.
Overview of drawing with perspective to create accurate, representational, three dimensional space. Covering 1 pt, 2 pt, 3 pt and exaggerated perspective, from observation and imagination. Focusing on composition, point of view, eye level, light, and shadows.
Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hours activity) -
ART 287 - Introduction to Painting
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 .
Introductory course satisfying a choice between requirements in the BA Studio Art (Students choose from a group of courses). Satisfies requirements or choices in BA Art Education, BA Art History, and most BFA degrees. Introduction to painting problems using opaque media.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 291 - Introduction to Animation
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181
Introduction to frame-by-frame manipulation, including traditional, experimental, and digital animation, pre-production work, motion graphics, and brief history of animation. Survey course satisfying a choice between requirements in the BA Studio Art. Satisfies requirements or choices in some BFA degrees.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) -
ART 300 - Art, Adolescence, and the Child
(3 units)
Experiences in self-expression from the California Visual and Performing Arts Framework while addressing children’s artistic and aesthetic development. Following state content standards, students develop aesthetic perception, learn skills for talking about art, and gain understanding in historical and cultural contexts.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 305 - Art Disciplines and New Technology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of 12 units of Art Foundation.
Develops skills in making and talking about art through interrelating art production with art criticism, cultural-historical connections, and philosophical aesthetics. Emphasizes newer art forms and technology, including video and computer, providing additional approaches for the artist and art educator.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 311 - Writing about Visual Art
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Art Major or consent of instructor. GE Foundation completed, upper division standing. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
Writing Intensive and Integrative Learning Capstone course emphasizing writing for a visual arts audience. Includes reading critically, analysis of research, organizing and developing arguments, clarity, self-editing, and appropriate use of vocabulary/style. Extensive writing, editing and peer review.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
ART 316 - Fiber: Pattern Design and Printing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 287 ; 6 units from AH 111A , AH 111B .
Variety of design concepts for both hand and commercial application of pattern to textiles and other surfaces. To include pattern system design, stamping, and silkscreen printing.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) -
ART 317 - Fiber: Textile Dyeing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Exploration of a variety of design concepts and dye processes to include natural and chemical (acid and fiber reactive) dye technology using discharge, shaped resists, batik, and direct painting techniques.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 327B. -
ART 318 - TYPE II: Intermediate Typography
(3 units)
Prerequisites: For Art Majors: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 181 , ART 184 , ART 223 ; ART 132 , ART 241 , ART 270 or ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B or consent of instructor. For Design Majors: DESN 120A , DESN 132A , and ART 223 .
Focus on the compositional use of type and its relationship to issues of visual hierarchy, readability and page structure. Students continue their exploration of typography as an expressive visual form.
Letter grade only (A-F). Student-owned laptop computer is required. See School website for current hardware and software specifications. (6 hrs. lab.). -
ART 321 - Graphic Design I: Introduction to Graphic Design
(3 units)
Prerequisites: For Art Majors: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 181 , ART 184 , ART 223 ; ART 132 , ART 241 , ART 270 or ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B . For Design Majors: ART 223 ; DESN 120A , DESN 120B , DESN 132A , DESN 132B ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Introductory course, exploring formal constructs of combining type and image and of image creation. Enhance understanding of problem definition and concept development. Explore the relationships of form to content.
Letter grade only (A-F). Student-owned laptop computer is required. See School website for current hardware and software specifications. (6 hours lab). -
ART 327 - Graphic Design II: Intermediate Graphic Design
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 223 , ART 318 , ART 321
Intermediate course, developing formal and conceptual skills using type and image, learning fundamentals of preparing art for print.
Letter grade only (A-F). Student-owned laptop computer is required. See School website for current hardware and software specifications. (6 hours lab) -
ART 328A - Fiber and Mixed Media: Sculptural Forms
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 , AH 111A , AH 111B .
Exploration of concepts and materials using non-loom textile techniques. Development from 2-D relief surfaces to full 3-D forms. May include basic fiber structures of stitching, wrapping, feltmaking, papermaking, twining, knitting, crochet, and coiling.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 328B - Fiber and Mixed Media: Sculptural Forms
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 328A .
Designed to strengthen a working understanding on non-loom fiber structures. Emphasis on development of personal expression within media.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 331 - Advertising I: Introduction to Concept Development
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 181 , ART 184 , ART 223 , ART 318 , ART 321 ; ART 132 , ART 241 , ART 270 , or ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B
Introduction to learning how to think more conceptually through creating print ads primarily by understanding the foundations of setting an objective, planning a creative strategy, identifying a target; and by learning various ways to think creatively.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 332 - Graphic Design: Professional Preparation
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 318 , ART 321 , ART 327 , ART 331 .
Engages topics regarding the profession of Graphic Design, including portfolio and resume development, presentations, interview skills, pricing and negotiating, ethical guidelines, and project organizational skills.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 333 - Global Art Scenes
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Foundation and upper-division standing.
Examination of the global field of contemporary art with emphasis on issues and structures that shape art scenes in different cultural contexts.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
ART 334 - Graphic Design III: Exploration and Experimentation
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ART 327 and ART 331 , BFA Graphic Design Major or consent of instructor.
Advanced design course, examining and creating traditional, alternative and experimental solutions across a variety of media.
Letter grade only (A-F). Student-owned laptop computer is required. See School website for current hardware and software specifications. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 335 - Advertising II: Intermediate Concept Development and Art Direction
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ART 327 and ART 331 , BFA Graphic Design Major or consent of instructor.
Development of concept and design advertising projects that are strategically sound, creatively unexpected, innovative and of portfolio quality.
Letter grade only (A-F). Student-owned laptop computer is required. See School website for current hardware and software specifications. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 336 - Graphic Design IV: Development and Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 334 , ART 335 , or consent of instructor.
Learn and practice in-depth research and analytical procedures that establish visual concept development and create systematic applications design.
Letter grade only (A-F). Student-owned laptop computer is required. See School website for current hardware and software specifications. (6 hours lab) -
ART 337 - Graphic Design V: Packaging Design
(3 units)
Prerequisites: BFA Graphic Design Major and ART 321 , ART 334 , ART 335 , or consent of Instructor
Materials, processes and the design of packaging.
Letter grade only (A-F). Student-owned laptop computer is required. See School website for current hardware and software specifications. (6 hours lab) -
ART 340 - Intermediate Photography
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): ART 130 and ART 241 ; AH 111A or AH 111B
For Photography Minors: ART 241
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ART 181
Introduction to black and white darkroom and camera work. Continuing study of photographic vision, and critical issues. Development of series and bodies of work.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee and 35mm camera may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 341A - Intermediate Ceramics: Handbuilding
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 251A
Design problems with handbuilt ceramic forms with emphasis on surface.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 341B - Intermediate Ceramics: Wheel Throwing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 251B
Design problems with wheel-thrown ceramic forms with emphasis on surface.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 342A - Contemporary Practices in Color Photography
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ART 340
For Photography Minors: ART 241
Contemporary approaches to art-based photography, theory of media and representation. Use and control of photographic color.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 343A - Ceramics Sculpture
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 341A .
Advanced studies in ceramic sculpture.
Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 343B - Advanced Wheel Throwing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 341B .
Advanced studies in ceramic form employing the potters wheel.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 349 - Computer Art
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 149 , 6 units from AH 113A , AH 113B , AH 111A , AH 111B .
Basic theory and hands-on use of microcomputers employing graphics in “Paint Programs” with color hardcopy output and animation production on video tape. Emphasis on computer graphic applications in students’ individual studio art disciplines.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab) Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 349B. -
ART 352A - Ceramics: Glaze Technology
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): School of Art Major, minor, or pre-major
Nature of raw materials as they relate to the development of clay bodies and ceramic glazes.
Letter Grade only (A-F) (6 Hrs. Lab) -
ART 352B - Ceramics: Plaster and Alternative Practices
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): School of Art Major, minor, or pre-major.
Exploration of forming methods not covered in wheel-throwing or hand-building courses, including use of plaster molds for making ceramic art including press molds, slip casting, and jiggering.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 353 - Drafting and Model Making for 3D Art Objects
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 , ART 254 , AH 111B or consent of instructor.
Techniques and conventions of technical drawing by hand, 3-D model making, 2D and 3D digital rendering central to the generation, evaluation and communication of design concepts in the preliminary stages of 3-D art object making.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity) -
ART 354A - Intermediate Wood A
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 181 ; ART 221 or ART 254 ; AH 111A or AH 111B .
Intermediate study of tools and processes common in the production of wooden objects and structures. Hand tools and layout techniques are emphasized through the practice of historical joinery methods pertaining to furniture and architecture. Woodturning and milling are continued.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) -
ART 354B - Intermediate Wood B
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ART 354A or consent of instructor.
Intermediate study of machines and processes used to create complex wooden structures with an emphasis on non-rectilinear forms and modern techniques. Bending, forming, and advanced lamination techniques will be introduced.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) -
ART 355 - Enameling
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 ; AH 111A , AH 111B ; or consent of instructor.
Techniques, materials, and concepts of enameling on metals. Introduction to tools and metalworking techniques associated with making enameled metal objects. Emphasis on exploration of characteristics of enamels and metals, stressing individual advancement of interest and expression.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 355A. -
ART 356 - Jewelry Casting
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 181 ; AH 111A , AH 111B ; or consent of instructor.
Design and creation of jewelry through lost-wax casting techniques and processes. Exploration of wax-working techniques, mold making, found object casting, metal melting, and finishing techniques.
Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. -
ART 357A - Metals and Jewelry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 ; AH 111A , AH 111B ; or consent of instructor.
Exploration of small-scale metal forming and techniques used in the creation of jewelry, sculptural forms, and utilitarian objects. Concepts and experiences are designed to familiarize the student with basic metalworking, joining, and finishing techniques.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 357B - Metal and Jewelry Design
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 ; AH 111A or AH 111B ; or consent of instructor.
Further exploration of small-scale metal forming and techniques used in the creation of jewelry, sculptural forms and utilitarian objects. With an emphasis on design methodology and fabrication techniques.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) -
ART 358A - Metalsmithing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 ; AH 111A , AH 111B ; or consent of instructor.
Introduction to large-scale metalsmithing processes, design concepts and techniques used in the creation of flatware and hollowware. Experiences are intended to familiarize the student with the design and creation of sculptural forms, vessels and utilitarian objects.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 358B - Intermediate Metalsmithing
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ART 358A .
Exploration and refinement of large-scale metalsmithing processes, design concepts and techniques used in the creation of flatware and hollowware. Students will design and create complex sculptural forms, vessels, and utilitarian objects.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 359A - Architectural Metalwork and Blacksmithing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 181 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Techniques, materials and concepts of metal craft for developing art forms in larger scale and in architectural context. Hot forging and fabricating with ferrous metals. Basic techniques of cutting, forming, joining welding and surface design of metals. Making of tools.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. -
ART 359B - Sculptural Metalwork
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 181 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Introduction to metalforming and construction techniques in the design and creation of sculptural form and composition in metal on an architectural scale.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. -
ART 360A - Sculpture/4D: Intermediate
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): ART 251A , ART 254 , ART 261 , ART 263 , or ART 328A ; AH 111A or AH 111B , or consent of instructor.
For Sculpture/4D Minors: ART 263
Exploration of a broad range of sculptural techniques and approaches from traditional 3D media to installation, site-specific and time-based practices.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 360B - Sculpture/4D: Intermediate
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 360A or consent of instructor.
Exploration and refinement in a wide range of sculptural techniques and strategies. Introduction to installations and public work. Some work will be with time based kinetic art. Will include introduction to 3-D art theory.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 361 - Sculpture/4D: Observation
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 181 , ART 261 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Historical, theoretical and technical emphasis on a range of approaches to observation-based art. Emphasis on figurative traditions, interpretive abstraction, in addition to considering the role of observational study in science and the broader social field. Non-medium specific.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) -
ART 363A - Sculpture/4D: Fabrication Lab A
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): ART 131 ; AH 111A or AH 111B , or consent of instructor.
For Sculpture/4D Minors: ART 263
Introduction to basic fabrication techniques, tools, building concepts and design principles using wood, metal and construction materials.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 363B - Sculpture/4D: Fabrication Lab B
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s):
Studio Art Majors: ART 131 ; AH 111A or AH 111B , or consent of instructor.
For Sculpture/4D Minors: ART 263
Exploration of advanced techniques in dimensional fabrication, from building in architectural scale to model making. Emphasis is on complex structures, installation building and formal issues related to traditional and construction materials.
Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hrs. lab) -
ART 363C - Digital Fabrication Lab
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ART 131 ; AH 111A or AH 111B , or consent of instructor.
For Sculpture/4D Minors: ART 263
Exploration of advanced computational software and hardware processes through additive and subtractive fabrication. Synthesis of a broad range of techniques with an emphasis on the production of artworks through 3D printing, 3D scanning, CNC milling, and laser cutting.
Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hrs. Lab) -
ART 364 - Sculpture/4D: Electronics, Mechanics, Kinetics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 ; AH 111A or AH 111B , or consent of instructor.
For Sculpture/4D Minors: ART 263
Exploration of basic electronics, mechanics, microcontroller interface, and simple software coding for the creation of works of art. Consideration of form, movement, light, sound, behavior, and interactivity.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) -
ART 365 - Media Design: Motion Graphics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ART 223 , ART 321 ; or consent of instructor.
Learning the essentials of theory, practice, visual and verbal vocabulary of moving forms. Time, space, image and audio will be emphasized within the context of concept development and design aesthetics.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 386A. -
ART 366 - Media Design: User-Centered Design
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ART 223 , ART 321 ; or consent of instructor.
Develop skills and principles to design for non-linear environments. Students learn how to conceptually, theoretically, and aesthetically design for the user experience: information progression, usability, and accessibility.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 367A - Sculpture/4D: Mold Making Lab
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 ; AH 111A or AH 111B ; or consent of instructor.
For Sculpture/4D Minors: ART 263
Technical and historical introduction to all forms of mold making: rubber molds, rigid molds, vacuum forming, life casting, in addition to covering a broad range of casting materials such as resins, foams and composites.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) -
ART 367B - Bronze and Metal Casting: Foundry Lab
(3 units)
Prerequisites:
Studio Art Majors: ART 131 ; AH 111A or AH 111B , or consent of instructor.
For Sculpture/4D Minors: ART 263
Large and small scale techniques in bronze and aluminum foundry casting using ceramic-shell, investment and sand casting. Course covers the full range in production techniques: mold making, wax working, gating systems, welding, finishing and patination.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) -
ART 369 - Axis: Woodturning and Metal Spinning
3 units
Prerequisites: ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 131 , or ART 254 , or consent of instructor.
Introduction to the wood lathe, including concepts, tools and techniques relevant for making wood and metal objects and furniture applications: Spindle Turning, Bowl Turning, Vessels and Metal Spinning.
Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hours activity) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. -
ART 370 - Printmaking
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
For Printmaking Minors: ART 270
Studio course exploring a range of printmaking techniques and imagery, selected from the areas of etching, lithography, silkscreen, relief and monoprinting.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 371A - Illustration 1
(3 units)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 181 , ART 184 , ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Introduction to the discipline of illustration (commissioned art), emphasizing editorial illustration, providing insight into the illustrator’s role as visual dramatist and focusing on assignments exploring conceptual issues while developing technical skills (primarily black and white media).
Letter grade only (A-F) Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 371B - Illustration 2
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ART 371A .
Prerequisites/Corequisites: ART 223 or ART 291 , and ART 271 or ART 272 .
Continued study in illustration. Assignments explore conceptual issues while also developing technical skills. Emphasis on developing painting skills and understanding the use and function of color.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 372 - Anatomy for Artists
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 181 , ART 184 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Skeletal and muscle structure emphasizing the development of skill in depicting the human figure.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 373 - Costumed Figure Drawing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 371A ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Prerequisite/corequisite: ART 372 .
Drawing from costumed models with props and controlled lighting. Emphasis on development of “staging.” Manipulation of composition, light, shadow, value, color, proportion, and scale are explored to achieve mood, gesture, drama, and attitudes related to human reactions, situations and character.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 374A - Biomedical Rendering
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 184 , ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B ; or consent of instructor.
Introduction to and practice in techniques of descriptive drawing and press reproduction of drawing. Emphasis on skill.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 374B - Biomedical Rendering
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 184 , ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B ; or consent of instructor.
Introduction to and practice in techniques of descriptive drawing and press reproduction of drawing. Emphasis on skill.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 375 - Art and Social Action: A Global Perspective
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Examines the interconnections among global processes and global social problems from the perspectives of art and sociology. Analyzes historical, geographical, class and status components of these problems, and the role of art to promote social change.
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ART 376 - Printmaking: Relief Printing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 ; AH 111A or AH 111B .
For Printmaking Minors: ART 270 .
Instruction in relief printing techniques and image development, including woodcut, wood engraving, linocut, collagraphs and alternative print surfaces. In black and white and color.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 377 - Printmaking: Silkscreen
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 ; AH 111A or AH 111B .
For Printmaking Minors: ART 270 .
Instruction in fine art screen printing techniques and image development, including resist, paper, film, emulsion and alternative stencil methods.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 378 - Printmaking: Etching
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 ; AH 111A or AH 111B .
For Printmaking Minors: ART 270
Instruction in intaglio printing techniques and image development, including etching, engraving, dry-point, aquatint and alternative platemaking methods. In black and white and color.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 379 - Printmaking: Lithography
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 ; AH 111A or AH 111B .
For Printmaking Minors: ART 270 .
Instruction in stone lithography techniques and image development, including crayon drawing, flats, washes, transfers and alternative drawing methods. In black and white and color.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 381 - Intermediate Drawing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 , ART 184 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Problems and concepts in drawing using a variety of media.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 382 - Production for Fine Art
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 223 or consent of instructor.
Exploration of printing and reproduction process related to needs of artist, illustrator, and museum professional. Introduction to skills and vocabulary necessary for preparation of art for print and electronic media. Emphasis on interaction with various commercial production professionals.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 383 - Life Painting
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 , ART 184 , ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B ;
Painting from the human figure with emphasis on representing form in space, structure, color, value, and composition.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 384 - Intermediate Life Drawing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 , ART 184 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Continued study in drawing from the human figure from direct observation.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 385 - Watercolor Painting
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 , ART 184 , ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Nature and use of the watercolor media.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 387 - Painting
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 , ART 184 , ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Problems and concepts in space, form, structure, color and content in studio painting.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) -
ART 388 - Advanced Studies in Color
(3 units)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: ART 130 , ART 287 , AH 111A , AH 111B .
Visual and aesthetic interactions of color in painting. Application of color theory including color properties, functions, and meaning. Combines lecture, demonstration, and critique with hands-on exploration, problem solving.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) Not open for degree credit to students with credit in ART 132 . -
ART 389 - Materials and Techniques of Drawing and Painting
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 130 , ART 181 , ART 184 , ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Theory and practice in the craft of drawing and painting.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. -
ART 390 - Drawing: Figures in Context
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ART 371A or ART 391 or consent of instructor.
Drawing from life based on the nude and draped human form and animal forms. Focus on short pose gestural drawing, emphasizing dramatic exaggeration of form and shape, movement, body language and character.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab). -
ART 391 - Animation 1
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): ART 130 , ART 181 , ART 291 , or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): ART 131 , ART 184 , ART 287 ; AH 111A , AH 111B .
Introduction to basic principles of traditional hand-drawn animation and creation of basic movement cycles using specific coordinating computer software. Focus on elements of weight, movement, timing and exaggeration. Provides an overview of alternative approaches to animation.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) Not open to students with credit in ART 391A. -
ART 392 - Animation 2
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): ART 271 and ART 391
Continued study of basic principles of traditional hand drawn animation and alternative approaches learned in ART 391. Focus on weight, movement, timing, exaggeration, dramatic staging, and narrative structure. Provides further development of animating skills. Specific coordinating computer software is used.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 391B. -
ART 393 - Character Design
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): ART 371A or ART 391 or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ART 371A or consent of instructor.
Introduction to basic principles of character design. Overview of stylistic approaches for commercial and alternative applications. Focus on creating original and believable characters with drawing and use of relevant computer software.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) -
ART 401 - Cross-cultural and Community-based Practices in Art
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of 12 units of Art Foundation.
Study of theory and practice in art within a cross-cultural and social justice framework. Applies pedagogical and experiential methodologies to art education practices in a community-based setting. A minimum of 15 hours of community service learning required.
Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) ART 501
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