May 16, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Art

  
  • ART 506B - Advanced Digital Imagery for the Arts


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Exploration of theory and practice of digital imaging and advanced techniques. Emphasis on multimedia and individual projects.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 406B 
  
  • ART 508 - Perspectives in Contemporary Art Education


    (3 units)

    Examines historical and philosophical foundations of art education globally from antiquity to the present, emphasizing developments in America. Social, political, and economic factors; theoretical developments; notable theoreticians are explored in relation to contemporary art educational practice.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 408 
  
  • ART 509 - Educational Practices in the Art Museum


    (3 units)

    History, theory, and application of art museum education practices with a significant museum fieldwork component. Designed for art students interested in learning about and working in the field of art museum education.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: ART 409 
  
  • ART 509A - Research in Art Education


    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Advanced individual graduate problems in art education with projects related to specific learning situations.

    Letter grade only (A-F) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 509B - Research in Art Education


    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Advanced individual graduate problems in art education with projects related to specific learning situations.

    Letter grade only (A-F) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 512 - Aesthetic Theories and Art Education


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: ART and Liberal Studies track I majors.
    Past and current philosophical writings of aestheticians, critics, artists, and art educators will be investigated with theoretical, practical, and cross-cultural implications for the arts educator.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: ART 412 
  
  • ART 514 - Documentary Photography


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    History, theory, practice, and production of still documentary photographic works with emphasis on the photograph as an instrument for social influence and change.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 414 
  
  • ART 516 - Animation 3


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Pursuit of advanced skills in traditional hand-drawn 2D animation principles and techniques that allow students to develop towards professional standards. Emphasis will be on character performance and acting, directing and film making, and creating a professional reel.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) Double Numbered with: ART 416 
  
  • ART 517 - Animation 4


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: ART 516  or consent of instructor.
    Further development in advanced traditional hand-drawn 2D animation principles and techniques that allow students to continue towards professional standards. Focus will be on completion of short animated projects for inclusion on a professional animation reel.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) Double Numbered with: ART 417 
  
  • ART 519 - Media Design: 5D; Designing the Future


    (3 units)

    Advanced Media Design Course, emphasizing the invention of new design paradigms in the evolving landscape of immersive technologies.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours lab) Double Numbered with: ART 419 
  
  • ART 526 - Computer Animation 1


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate Student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Introduction to animating with 3D computer animation software. Explore basic three-dimensional computer generated animation, including modeling, rigging, lighting, texturing and camera set-up with emphasis on character animation. Integration of elements within the animation process will be investigated.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) Double Numbered with: ART 426 
  
  • ART 527 - Computer Animation 2


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: ART 526 .
    Continued investigation of 3D computer generated animation using industry standard computer software. Focus will be on advanced character animation with an emphasis on character performance and advanced computer animation techniques.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) Double Numbered with: ART 427 
  
  • ART 536A - Sculpture/4D: Video Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Historical/theoretical and practical/technical introduction to digital video and other art practices involving digital media.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.)
  
  • ART 536B - Sculpture/4D: Video Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: ART 536A .
    Continuation of ART 536A  with more advanced projects, introduction of more specialized software and equipment, and alternative modes of display.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 540 - Art in Public Places: Theory and Practice


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Exploration of theory and practice of developing, proposing and producing artist-initiated and commissioned temporary and permanent works for the public sphere. Historical overview of the field of public art. Consideration of viewpoints influencing evaluation, production, selection, and commissioning of works.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 Hrs. Lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 440 
  
  • ART 544 - Fine Print Photography


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Presentation of advanced printing techniques and darkroom skills. Including printing chemistry, refined negative making, printing materials and supports. Extensive exploration of the view camera.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 547A - Photography Studio Specialties


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Designed to explore camera, laboratory techniques and professional practices as applied to studio work in photography.​

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Not open for credit to students with credit in: ART 547. Double Numbered with: ART 447A  
  
  • ART 547B - Advanced Studio Lighting


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.  
    Advanced lighting, camera, laboratory techniques and professional practices as applied to studio and editorial work in photography.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Not open for credit to students with credit in: ART 547 Double Numbered with: ART 447B  
  
  • ART 549 - Experimental Practices in Photography


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Coursework to generate experimental solutions to conceptual problems. Emphasis placed on contemporary approaches to the photograph and the exploration of new ideas for the development of photographic art.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 449  
  
  • ART 550 - Sculpture/4D: Intermedia/New Genres/New Media


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Exploration of media and strategies including performance, installation, video, electronic and other time-based practice with emphasis on participatory, relational, installational and presentational concerns and newly developed and emergent media.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 551A - Advanced Ceramics - Graduate


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Opportunity for beginning graduate students to do research employing various ceramics materials, processes and visual solutions in preparation for a more narrow and concentrated study.

    Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 551B - Advanced Ceramics - Graduate


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: ART 551A .
    Selection of a specific area of concentration in ceramics, limiting the materials and processes to develop a project which will reflect a predetermined statement.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 554A - Wood - Graduate


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Development of individual problems and expression in the creation of wooden art/craft structures. Emphasis on exploring personal expression through focused study of chosen techniques and the discussion of related wood issues and aesthetics.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 554B - Wood - Graduate


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Development of individual problems and expression in the creation of wooden art/craft structures. Emphasis on exploring personal expression through focused study of chosen techniques and the discussion of related wood issues and aesthetics.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 558A - Metalsmithing, Jewelry and Enameling


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: 3-D Media major or consent of instructor.
    Individual graduate level studio projects involving investigation of materials, processes and visual solutions in preparation for more concentrated study in metalsmithing, jewelry, enameling, or architectural metalwork and blacksmithing.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 558B - Metalsmithing, Jewelry and Enameling


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: 3-D Media major or consent of instructor.
    Selection of a specific area of concentration in metalsmithing and jewelry, enameling, or architectural metalwork and blacksmithing; focus on creative objectives based on a projected theme.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 572 - Storyboarding for Film and Television


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Storyboarding for television and feature films application. Focus on sequential structure of film including pacing and continuity related to storytelling. Discussion of camera movement, uses of storyboards. Emphasis on drawing skills needed to visually communicate ideas for entertainment industry.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 472 
  
  • ART 573 - Seminar in Photo-Based Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Art.
    Critical analysis of work by contemporary photo-based artists and investigation of relevant theoretical issues.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different artists in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 473 
  
  • ART 574 - Seminar in Sculpture and Time-Based Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Critical Analysis of contemporary sculpture and time-based art practice, and investigation of key theoretical , historical and contemporary issues.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: ART 474 
  
  • ART 575 - Printmaking: Photo and Digital Processes


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Instruction in the photo printmaking processes for lithography, etching, and silkscreen using digital and analog techniques to explore photographic and non-photographic imagery.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 475 
  
  • ART 576 - Experimental Animation 1


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Investigation of a variety of basic animation techniques as alternatives to traditional hand-drawn character animation with emphasis on understanding movement, weight, timing, and sequential aesthetics.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) Double Numbered with: ART 476 
  
  • ART 578 - Experimental Animation 2


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: ART 576 .
    Further investigation of principles and techniques of alternative approaches to traditional hand-drawn character animation learned in ART 576 . Focus on weight, movement, timing, and time-based aesthetic strategies. Provides continued development of animating skills. Specific coordinating computer software is used.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hours lab) Double Numbered with: ART 478 
  
  • ART 580 - Printmaking: Monotype/Monoprint


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Instruction in all the aspects of the monotype and monoprint form of printmaking as an expansive medium capable of diverse applications and linkages with other procedures and disciplines. Emphasis will be on the extension and refinement of individual expression. In black and white and color.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 480 
  
  • ART 582 - Sequential Imagery


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Focuses on the book or magazine (electronic or print) as an art form and the image/word relationship within the context of sequential aesthetics. Addresses the editorial and visual issues of pacing, continuity, and closure.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 482 
  
  • ART 583 - Advanced Life Graduate Painting


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Intensive studio course in painting from the model for graduate students.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 589 - Selected Topics in Visual Art


    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Topics of current interest in the visual arts selected for intensive study.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ART 590 - Selected Topics in Studio Art


    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Special topics of current interest in studio art will be selected for intensive study.

    A. Visiting Artists

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2-6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.

  
  • ART 592Z - Graduate Concentrated Studies in Life Painting


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate student in Art or consent of instructor.
    Opportunity for extensive work with faculty supervision on individual problems in painting the human figure. A more open relationship in attitudes and processes of working from the figure in class and total self-direction on work done outside class.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in the same semester and 9 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: ART 492Z 
  
  • ART 597A - Graduate Studies: Ceramics


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Ceramics. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597B - Graduate Studies: Wood


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Wood. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597D - Graduate Studies Drawing and Painting


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Drawing and Painting. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597F - Graduate Studies: Illustration/Animation


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Illustration/Animation. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597J - Graduate Studies: Metal


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Metal. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597K - Graduate Studies: Painting


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Painting. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597L - Graduate Studies: Life Drawing and Painting


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Life Drawing and Painting. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597N - Graduate Studies: Fiber


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Fiber. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597O - Graduate Studies: Sculpture/4D


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Sculpture/4D. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597R - Graduate Studies: Printmaking


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Printmaking. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597S - Graduate Studies: Visual Communication Design


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Visual Communication Design. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 597V - Graduate Studies: Photography


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A student or consent of instructor.
    Variable topics course within discipline of Photography. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598A - Graduate Studies: Advanced Ceramics


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units of ART 597A .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Ceramics. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598B - Graduate Studies: Advanced Wood


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597B .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Wood. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598D - Graduate Studies: Advanced Drawing


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597D .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Drawing. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598F - Graduate Studies: Advanced Illustration/Animation


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597F .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Illustration/Animation. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598J - Graduate Studies: Advanced Metal


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597J .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Metal. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598K - Graduate Studies: Advanced Painting


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597K .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Painting. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598L - Graduate Studies: Advanced Life Drawing and Painting


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597L .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Life Drawing and Painting. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598N - Graduate Studies: Advanced Fiber


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597N .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Fiber. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598O - Graduate Studies: Advanced Sculpture/4D


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597O .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Sculpture/4D. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598R - Graduate Studies: Advanced Printmaking


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597R .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Printmaking. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598S - Graduate Studies: Advanced Visual Communication Design


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597S .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Visual Communication Design. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 598V - Graduate Studies: Advanced Photography


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student and 12 units ART 597V .
    Variable topics course for advanced graduate study within discipline of Photography. Studio, activity, critique, and discussion course with focus and assignments changing each semester.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab) May be repeated to a maximum of 24 units; 9 units in the same semester with different instructors.
  
  • ART 601A - Seminar in Art Education


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Art Education or consent of instructor.
    Special studies, research and evaluation of the role of the art teacher.

    Letter grade only (A-F). ART 601A is required for the M.A. in Art Education; ART 601B  may be required by the student’s M.A. committee.
  
  • ART 601B - Seminar in Art Education


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Art Education or consent of instructor.
    Special studies, research and evaluation of the role of the art teacher.

    Letter grade only (A-F). ART 601A  is required for the M.A. in Art Education; ART 601B may be required by the student’s M.A. committee.
  
  • ART 651 - Seminar in Ceramic Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate student in Ceramics or consent of instructor.
    Critical analysis of work of historical and contemporary ceramic artists; the changing role of ceramic art as it becomes part of the contemporary art mainstream.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units with different artists in different semester.
  
  • ART 680 - Graduate Interdisciplinary Critique


    (3 units)

    Critique and discussion forum for graduate students in all areas of studio practice, and from all School of Art programs. Emphasis on development of critical discussion and writing skills. Group meetings and individual meetings with instructor.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in different semesters. Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 591.
  
  • ART 681 - Graduate Studies: Art Theory/Criticism


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor
    Seminar involving selected reading and writing concerning topics relevant to student’s specific disciplines on the visual arts with an opportunity for interdisciplinary discussion.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 690A. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 682 - Graduate Studies: Professional Practices for Studio Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Seminar involving professional preparation for studio artists stressing practical concerns as well as current trends in art practices, theory and criticism.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 690B.
  
  • ART 683 - Graduate Studies: Image as Text


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Seminar focusing on issues of readability, signification meaning and ramifications of the construction and organization of visual imagery with emphasis on visual communications applications.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • ART 684 - Graduate Studies: Professional Practices for Visual Communication


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Graduate M.F.A. student or consent of instructor.
    Seminar involving professional preparation for illustrators, graphic designers, and individuals interested in entering visual communications fields.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • ART 685 - Writing for Artists


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite:Graduate MFA student or consent of instructor.
    Graduate-level writing course from the artist’s point of view. Topics include writing artist’s statements, reading critically, analysis of research reflective of a studio practice, organizing and developing thoughts and arguments, self-editing and exploration of writing styles.

    Letter grade only (A-F)
  
  • ART 690M - 3-D Graduate Seminar


    (3 units)

    Graduate seminar for 3D students. Examination of media, concerns, strategies relevant to the spectrum of contemporary three-dimensional art production. Includes critique of student work, readings, discussion and written assignments.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in one semester and 9 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 692 - Project Exhibition


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy and a registration in ART 698 or ART 699 . Open only to M.A. and M.F.A. candidates with Project Statement approval, consent of their graduate committee and an assigned exhibition date.
    Planning, preparation, and installation of a public exhibition of creative work done for ART 698 or ART 699 .

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 693 - Teaching Internship


    (3 units)

    Opportunity to work with full-time Art faculty mentor on course preparation and instruction. Required for eligibility for Graduate Teaching Associate positions. Restricted to graduate art majors.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum 6 units. Only 3 units may be counted toward degree.
  
  • ART 694 - Graduate Studies: Directed Studio


    (1 unit)

    Graduate Art majors,
    Independent studies in creative studio. Committee Chair and Graduate Advisor approval, restricted to graduate art majors. Student must enroll in three sections concurrently. Twelve units required for MFA degree. No more than 12 units may be applied to MFA degree.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units in the same semester.
  
  • ART 695 - Graduate Studies: Field Problems


    (1-6 units)

    Opportunity to study artistic monuments, objects, theories, techniques or literature at appropriate off campus locations. School Chair or Graduate Advisor approval, restricted to graduate art majors.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2-12 hrs. lab.) May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units in different semesters.
  
  • ART 697 - Graduate Studies: Directed


    (1-3 units)

    Independent studies in technical and/or historical aspects of art. School Chair or Graduate Advisor approval, restricted to graduate art majors.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2-6) hrs. lab. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units in the same semester.
  
  • ART 698A - Art Education Thesis or Project


    (1-6 units)

    Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy and an approved Thesis or Project Statement.
    Execution and completion of an approved thesis, or project, project report, documentation, orals and comprehensive exam. Open only to Art Education students. Required of all candidates for the MA in Art, specialization in Art Education.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in the same semester.
  
  • ART 698B - Studio Project


    (1-6 units)

    Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy and an approved project statement.
    Execution and completion of an approved Studio Project and Project Report for the MA degree. Open only to Studio Art students. Required of all candidates for the MA in Art, specialization in Studio Art.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in the same semester.
  
  • ART 699 - Graduate Studies: MFA Project


    (2 units)

    Prerequisite: MFA Art Student, Advancement to Candidacy and an approved Project Statement.
    Execution and completion of a Studio Project and Project Report for the M.F.A. degree. Student must enroll in three sections concurrently. To be taken with each of three M.F.A. committee members for a total of 6 units in the final semester of study. No more than 6 units may be applied to the M.F.A. degree.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in the same semester.

Art History

  
  • AH 111A - Foundation Art History I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:One GE Foundation course.

    Chronological survey of art from prehistory through the Middle Ages in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

    Not open for credit to students with credit in AH 115B. 
  
  • AH 111B - Foundation Art History II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.

    Chronological survey of art as an integral part of Western Culture from Proto-Renaissance to contemporary.

    Not open for credit to students with credit in AH 115C.
  
  • AH 112 - Foundation Art History: Latin American Arts and Architecture


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): One GE Foundation course.

    Survey of arts and architecture of Mexico, Central America, and South America from 1200 BC to the late 20th century.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • AH 113A - Survey Asian Art: Early Sacred Cultures


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.

    Survey of art as an integral part of Asian culture: India and SE Asia, China, and Japan from earliest times to c. 1000.

    Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 113A.
  
  • AH 113B - Survey Asian Art: Later Traditions


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.

    Survey of art as an integral part of Asian culture: India and SE Asia, China, and Japan from earliest times from c. 1000 to 1900.

    Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 113B.
  
  • AH 114 - Foundation Art History: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites/Corequisite(s): One GE Foundation course.

    Survey of architecture, urban planning, art, and other aspects of visual culture in Africa, Oceania, and indigenous North America.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • AH 116 - Foundation Art History: Arts of Islamic Regions


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites/Corequisite(s): One GE Foundation course.

    Survey of architecture and visual culture in Islamic cultures from the 7th century to the present in North Africa, Spain, Southeast Asia, and the Islamic diaspora.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • AH 364 - History of Ceramics 1900 to Present


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: ART and Pre ART majors. Freshmen excluded.
    Survey of ceramic art in the United States from 1900 to the present. Consideration of American ceramic art within the context of contemporary art history, and of significant ceramic works in relation to modern and postmodern movements in art.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • AH 365 - History of Prints and Drawings


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: AH 111A  & AH 111B .  ART majors only. Freshmen excluded.
    Historical survey of prints and drawings, with emphasis on technical and stylistic developments and on the role played by these media in relation to other arts through the 20th century.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 365 .
  
  • AH 400 - 19th Century Photography


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: AH 111A  or AH 111B . Art majors only. Exclude Freshmen.
    Examination of 19th century photography.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: AH 500 
  
  • AH 401 - American Art to 1900


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: AH 111A  and AH 111B . Art and Pre-Art majors only. Freshmen excluded.
    Survey of American art from the time of European settlement to roughly 1900 with special focus on cultural, political, and historical contexts. Combines slide lecture with discussion of primary and secondary readings.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: AH 501 
  
  • AH 408 - Early Christian and Byzantine Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: AH 111A AH 111B . School of Art majors and Art History minors only. Exclude Freshmen.
    Architecture, mosaics and sculpture of Rome, Ravenna and Constantinople from the decline of the Roman Empire to the end of the Byzantine era.

    Letter grade only (A-F).    Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 408   or ART 598B  . Double Numbered with: AH 508 
  
  • AH 409 - Romanesque Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: AH 111A . School of Art majors and Art History minors only. Freshmen excluded.
    Arts of Northern Europe from Merovingian through the Romanesque periods.

    Letter grade only (A-F).     Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 409 or ART 598C. Double Numbered with: AH 509 
  
  • AH 410 - Gothic Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): AH 111A  or AH 111B . School of Art majors and Art History minors only. Freshmen excluded.
    Architecture, sculpture, and painting in western Europe from the 12th through the 14th centuries, with special attention to the construction and decoration of the great cathedrals, and to the development of new approaches to style and content in the figural art of the 14th-century Italy.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: AH 510 
  
  • AH 411 - 20th Century Photography to the Present


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: AH 111A , AH 111B . School of Art majors and Art History and Photography minors only. Exclude freshman.
    History of 20th and 21st c. photography. Emphasis on critical issues ranging from the fine art print to photo-based arts, from the “truth” of documentary to constructed realities. Study of the camera’s impact on modern and postmodern visual culture.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 411 or ART 511. Double Numbered with: AH 511 
  
  • AH 415 - Issues in Art History: Theory and Practice


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: AH 111A  or AH 111B , consent of instructor. Art History minors.
    Theoretical and practical considerations in the discipline of art history, specifically issues relating to art interpretation, classification, valuation, and circulation.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: AH 515  
  
  • AH 416 - Greek Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: AH 111A , AH 111B . School of Art majors and Art History minors only. Exclude freshmen.
    Survey of Greek Art from beginnings in Aegean period through late Hellenistic period. Key monuments of architecture, sculpture, painting, vase-painting, and so-called minor arts discussed relative to contemporary theories, criticism, and history. Focus on techniques and materials of various arts.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 416  or ART 598E. Double Numbered with: AH 516 
  
  • AH 417 - Roman Art


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: School of Art majors and Art History minors only. AH 111A   and AH 111B . Exclude freshman.
    Survey of Italian arts before the Romans, including indigenous art of the Italic peoples and the Etruscans, and Roman Art from early Republic to Age of Constantine. Discussion of major art forms of architecture, painting, sculpture and so-called minor arts.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 417  or ART 598L . Double Numbered with: AH 517 
  
  • AH 423 - Early Renaissance Art in Italy


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: School of Art majors, Pre-Art majors and Art History minors only. Exclude Freshmen.
    Examination of stylistic and technical developments of fifteenth-century Italian painting, sculpture, and architecture, as well as interaction of cultural, social, and religious developments with visual arts. Special attention to the revival of classicism, and influence of private patrons.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 423  or ART 598F . Double Numbered with: AH 433 
  
  • AH 424 - High Renaissance Art in Italy


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: AH 111A , AH 111B . School of Art majors and Art History minors only. Exclude freshmen.
    Examination of Sixteenth-century Italian painting, sculpture, and architecture, emphasizing that of Florence, Venice, and Rome. Historical, cultural, religious, and theoretical framework. Special attention to works by a handful of major artists (Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and the Mannerists).

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in ART 424  or ART 598G. Double Numbered with: AH 524 
 

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