Classes in art

ART 1A Art History 3.0 units
Description: A critical survey of the influences and development of painting, architecture, sculpture, and minor arts from pre-history to the Byzantine/Romanesque eras, including the art of primitive people. (C-ID: ARTH 110) ADVISORY: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and describe the major and minor arts, techniques and characteristics in various art movements spanning from Paleolithic times through the Late Gothic.
2. Recognize and identify examples of major architecture, painting and sculpture noting contributions of the major artists and the dates, schools and their characteristics.
3. Denote and identify the role of the minor arts (historical and aesthetic value) from the prehistoric and primitive through the Gothic era in Europe.
4. Recognize and demonstrate the historical, philosophical, and technical contributions of art to the culture and individual.
5. Identify and describe the contributions and innovations of Near Eastern, prehistoric, Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Early Christian, Byzantine, and Gothic painting, sculpture and architecture using dates, times, places, artists and techniques
6. Students will obtain a level of proficiency in feminist pedagogy and cultural diversity outside of the standard European-American art views. Students will recognize the social, economic, cultural, historical, political platforms of cultures beyond the androcentric views of art history, and learn to make connections to their own diverse culture.


ART 1B Art History 3.0 units
Description: The history of western painting, sculpture, architecture and minor arts from the Early Renaissance to the present. (C-ID: ARTH 120) ADVISORY: English 1A

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and describe the major and minor arts, techniques and characteristics in various art movements spanning from the early Renaissance to modern international art movements
2. Recognize and identify examples of major architecture, painting and sculpture noting contributions of the major artists and the dates, schools and their characteristics
3. Denote and identify the role of the minor arts (historical and aesthetic value) from the Early Renaissance to the present.
4. Appraise and critique original artwork
5. Recognize and demonstrate the historical, philosophical, and technical contributions of art to the culture and individual
6. Identify and describe the contributions and innovations of Western Art including painting, sculpture and architecture using dates, times, places, artists and techniques.


ART 2A Two-Dimensional Design 3.0 units
Description: An introduction to the basic elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Lettering and graphics applications of design are included. Traditional and experimental materials and techniques are applied to a variety of individual projects and exercises. (C-ID: ARTS 100)

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Create graphics and artworks utilizing compositional considerations, and design elements and principles such as: line, shape, volume, balance, emphasis economy, variety, repetition, rhythm, space, texture, value, and color.
2. Create a visual design utilizing the schemes and harmonies of color.
3. Create lettering utilizing typographic elements and principles.
4. Create a visual design that expresses a message utilizing ideas and meaning with visual content.


ART 3A Drawing and Composition 3.0 units
Description: A course that can teach you how to draw. Students learn basic drawing skills through the exploration of a variety of drawing materials such as pencil, inks, charcoal and pastels; processes include doodling, gesture and schematic drawing. (C-ID ARTS 110)

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and illustrate contour line, hatching, cross hatching, stipple, shading, shadowing, modeling techniques in a variety of media and lighting environment.
2. Identify and apply composition and design elements/theory by integrating the various drawing processes and materials.
3. Demonstrate and apply line, value, area, shape, form, mass and volume theories.
4. Demonstrate and apply a variety of spatial illusion techniques including: linear perspective, one-point perspective, two-point perspective and multiple point perspective.
5. Demonstrate and apply the use of pencil, pastel, conte charcoal, inks and chalk media.
6. Demonstrate and apply the use of matting, mounting and format techniques.
7. Demonstrate and interpret historical and contemporary drawing process, its materials and application in relation to the student's own drawings .


ART 3B Drawing and Composition 3.0 units
Description: Drawing in pencil, ink, pastels and variety of experimental materials and processes. Cultural awareness and historical foundations are integrated with classroom explorations of expressive drawing. Students develop a variety of drawing approaches and a greater understanding of personal expression. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID: ARTS 205) ADVISORY: Art 2A or 3A.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and articulate the expressive content of a given work of art both in personal work as well as that of other artists.
2. Identify and apply composition and design elements/theory by integrating the various drawing processes and materials with personal express ion
3. Demonstrate and apply line , value, area , shape, form, mass and volume theories in expressive and imaginative ways using both traditional and non-traditional drawing medium
4. Demonstrate and apply a variety of spatial illusion techniques as primary conceptual and expressive tools-beyond the demonstration of technique--including: linear perspective, one-point perspective, two-point perspective and multiple point perspective
5. Demonstrate and apply the creative use of both traditional and non-traditional drawing mediums including graphite, pastels , conte charcoal, inks and other non-traditional drawing mediums
6. Demonstrate and apply the use of matting, mounting and format techniques
7. Demonstrate the historical and contemporary drawing processes , their materials, and their relationship to the personal express ion and content of a student's work.


ART 4 History of Photography 3.0 units
Description: A comprehensive multicultural survey of the history of photography from its invention to the present which includes a critical examination of its relationship to the fine arts as well as its social impact. Course content will explore analog and digital photography, photographic impact on social change and identity, visual concepts, photographic inventions and artworks, photographic mediums and processes, and photographic tools and equipment.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. 1. Define and describe photographic discoveries, the pioneers of photography, and the stages of photographic development throughout history in the world.
2. 2. Compare, contrast, and analyze the aesthetics, content, and meaning of historical and contemporary photographs from a variety of cultures.
3. 3. Define and describe various photographic making techniques, tools and processes from a variety of photographic equipment, tools, and media. Includes alternative photographic processes.


ART 6 Art Appreciation 3.0 units
Description: An illustrated lecture course that surveys and introduces the visual arts from historical to contemporary times, and teaches students the basic concepts of seeing and appreciating art. ADVISORY: English 250 and English 260.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Define and describe two-dimensional, and three-dimensional artworks utilizing design elements and principles such as: line, shape, volume, balance, emphasis, economy, variety, repetition, rhythm, space, texture, value, and color.
2. Compare, contrast, and analyze the aesthetics, content, and meaning of historical and contemporary artworks from a variety of cultures.
3. Define and describe various art making techniques, tools and processes from a variety of two-dimensional, and three-dimensional art forms and media.


ART 7A Beginning Ceramics 3.0 units
Description: This course is intended for students who have little or no experience in the field of ceramics. The curriculum introduces basic skills in a well-rounded approach. Forming techniques include pinch, coil and slab hand building along with beginning wheel work. Slips, underglazes, stains, and glazing will be introduced as surface treatments. Safe studio protocols will be taught and followed. Use of the internet and library resources are required. Portfolio development and personal assessment are introduced.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will explain, articulate, and use the terminology of ceramics.
2. Students will utilize safe and proper techniques and procedures for ceramic production.
3. Students will research a culture outside of their own and create work inspired by that other culture.


ART 7B Intermediate Ceramics 3.0 units
Description: This course is intended for students who have completed ART 7A, Beginning Ceramics. The curriculum presents more advanced skills and broader application of knowledge initiated in 7A. New skills and activities required in 7B include slip mixing and testing, more advanced wheel and sculptural work, facility with various surface treatment techniques, alternative firing, and loading and unloading kilns with minimal supervision. Students will be required to display work at a venue on Gavilan's campus. Additionally, students will be required to choose a studio maintenance task and perform it throughout the entire semester. Use of internet, classroom, and ceramics office library resources are required. Portfolio development and self-assessment will be included. PREREQUISITE: ART 7A, Beginning Ceramics.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Explore and demonstrate various techniques for surface treatments in ceramics utilizing design principles.
2. Demonstrate and apply ceramic studio safety protocols as they create their work.
3. Employ innovative ceramic design to develop a personal style and communication utilizing clay.


ART 7C Advanced Ceramics 3.0 units
Description: This course is a continuation of the ceramics offerings, 7A and 7B. The curriculum demands a high level of skills and artistic thinking to develop a contemporary, personal statement in the ceramic medium. Students will draw from a wide variety of choices for firing and finishing their works, including raku and maiolica. They will utilize mixed media and advanced technology to develop their works. They will formulate, mix and test glazes and will be expected to tutor and mentor each other in studio maintenance tasks and practices. They will also exhibit their work on campus, develop an artistic statement and bio, and submit work for display on the Gavilan College website. Digital portfolios will be created, and in depth critiques will be utilized for self-evaluation. Use of the internet, classroom, and ceramics office library resources. are required. PREREQUISITE: ART 7B, Intermediate Ceramics.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate advanced skill levels in ceramics.
2. Reference contemporary and/or historical issues and utilize various media to articulate his/her artistic vision.
3. Meet professional exhibition standards.


ART 8A Introduction to Photography 3.0 units
Description: Introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Create photographic artworks utilizing compositional considerations, and design elements and principles such as: line, shape, volume, balance, emphasis economy, variety, repetition, rhythm, space, texture, value, and color.
2. Create a photographic portfolio
3. Research and write essays dealing with photographic history, artists, and photographic techniques.
4. Critique and discuss photographic ideas and concepts.
5. Analyze and discuss photographic art theories.
6. Use various photographic techniques to create dynamic photographic images


ART 10A Cultural History of Ceramics 3.0 units
Description: An introduction to the historical developments and cultural influences of ceramic art. Development of a personal expression is realized through the combination of historical elements, observation and actual creations in clay.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. The student will create a unique, personal communication in the ceramic medium, utilizing principles of design.
2. The student will recognize and articulate the unique historical and contemporary contributions various cultures make to ceramic history.
3. The student will create artwork that reflects content relating to personal experience or social and community issues.


ART 11 Creativity, Imagination and Innovation 3.0 units
Description: This course is designed to explore the variety of ways in which humans demonstrate their creative, imaginative and innovative abilities. This course will examine the creative process, visual literacy, the development of creative and imaginative performance and theories pertaining to insight, inspiration, intuition, originality and genius. This class draws on materials from a variety of sources including, biographies, intellectual histories, psychological studies, and educational research. Studies will include ideas and beliefs about creativity from a diverse range of disciplines and cultures. Students will be encouraged to explore and express their own creativity. ADVISORY: English 250 and English 260.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate ideas using a wide variety of techniques that are creative, imaginative and innovative.
2. Visual literacy, to be able to see and interpret for content and meaning within various disciplines and cultures. To be able to produce visuals that have meaning and content.
3. Define and describe various innovative personalities and their creative processes and achievements across various disciplines and cultures.
4. Recognize and define creative processes for various mediums, disciplines, and cultures.
5. Connect knowledge of self and society to larger cultural contexts, as well as, articulate the differences and similarities between and within a variety of disciplines and cultures, in terms of creativity, innovation, and imagination.


ART 12A Sculpture 3.0 units
Description: An introduction to expressive and technical sculptural processes of selected media such as clay, plaster and wood. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass no pass. PREREQUISITE: ART 13, Three-Dimensional Designall

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of safety procedures and materials related to sculptural processes.
2. Create sculptural work that demonstrates manipulative and perceptive sculptural skills.
3. Demonstrate the ability to orally articulate personal expression and intellectual ideas pertaining to their sculptural work, as well as articulate, verbally and in writing, their value judgments of aesthetic issues such as quality, originality and standards of art criticism.
4. Demonstrate and apply three-dimensional design principles of form, contour, volume, mass, texture and positive/negative space.
5. Demonstrate a historical and contemporary understanding of the cultural and technical aspects of sculpture including the traditional and contemporary sculpture influences from a variety of locations and cultures, with particular emphasis on 20th century U.S. sculpture.
6. Demonstrate clay modeling techniques and applications as well as drying, firing and finishing procedures.
7. Demonstrate and apply plaster uses in sculpture: as a molding material, casting material and additive/subtractive final material.


ART 12B Sculpture 3.0 units
Description: Continued sculptural development of form and technique using a variety of selected media such as welded and cast metal, ceramics and wood. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. PREREQUISITE: ART 13, Three-Dimensional Design

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of safety procedures and materials related to sculptural processes.
2. Create sculptural work that demonstrates manipulative and perceptive sculptural skills.
3. Demonstrate the ability to orally articulate personal expression and intellectual ideas pertaining to their sculptural work.
4. Demonstrate and apply three-dimensional design principles of form, contour, volume, mass, texture and positive/negative space.
5. Demonstrate a historical and contemporary understanding of the cultural and technical aspects of sculpture including the traditional and contemporary sculpture influences from a variety of locations and cultures, with particular emphasis on 20th century U.S. sculpture.
6. Demonstrate metal fabrication techniques, such as forging, soldering, brazing and welding, suitable for sculpture.
7. Demonstrate Lost-wax (cire perdue) and wood pattern making for use in sand and investment molds.
8. Articulate, verbally and in writing, their value judgments of aesthetic issues such as quality, originality and standards of art criticism.


ART 12C Advanced Sculpture 3.0 units
Description: An advanced sculpture studio course. This course focuses on the preparation of sculpture that is exhibit ready and the introduction of digital techniques in sculpture. The course includes work with wood and metal fabrication, metal casting, flexible molds, polishing, patinas, display stands and bases. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. PREREQUISITE: ART 13, Three-Dimensional Design, and ART 12A or ART 12B (Sculpture A or B)

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate and apply a sound knowledge of safety procedures and materials related to sculptural processes.
2. Write an artist statement expressing the concepts and motivations found in their artworks.
3. Prepare documentation for a portfolio.
4. Examine the historical and contemporary understanding of the cultural and technical aspects of sculpture.
5. Demonstrate fabrication techniques as they apply to the production and exhibiting of sculpture.
6. Demonstrate polishing, polychrome and patination techniques as appropriate for finishing sculpture.
7. Apply digital technologies as appropriate for producing patterns and molds for casting.
8. Manipulate sculptural techniques and processes to create sculptures.


ART 13 Three-Dimensional Design 3.0 units
Description: A fundamental course focused on the conceptual, technical and historical aspects of three dimensional design and related fields such as: sculpture, architecture and industrial design. Development of personal artistic expression and visual perception through the use of various media such as plaster, paper, wood, clay, metal, etc. Introduction to the design elements and principles as they relate to space and form in visual art and design will be studied. (C-ID: ARTS 101) ADVISORY: English 250 and English 260.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. student will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize and develop ideas that pertain to fields related to fundamental spatial design such as: industrial design, sculpture and architecture as well as contextualize content included in their projects.
2. Student will design and build basic three dimensional projects using the elements and principals of design.
3. Student will recognize the various properties of different types of mediums/materials and apply them to a concept.
4. Student will demonstrate skills needed in the critical analysis of their own work for both emotional and intellectual levels.
5. Student will demonstrate knowledge of three-dimensional design terms and apply them to their own work.


ART 14A Introduction to Murals 3.0 units
Description: Studio practice in the design, methods and materials of mural painting through the production of individual and collaborative murals. The course will also provide a historical survey of mural painting, from pre-historic cave painting to contemporary urban murals, with particular focus on the muralists of Mexico. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. This course was previously listed as ART 14.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and discuss, in written and oral form, historical and cultural styles of murals and how they relate to contemporary public art production.
2. Demonstrate effective workshop facilitation skills including lesson preparation and delivery to diverse populations.
3. Appraise and differentiate cultural and artistic elements of murals from eastern and Mesoamericanperiods and apply them to contemporary mural production processes.
4. Demonstrate the elements of original design through creation of finished sketches for mural projects that demonstrate the Value and Color theories as they pertain to mural production.
5. Demonstrate creative thought, critical judgment and integrated ideas of design and composition.
6. Appraise their final mural projects, and critically analyze the design, composition, expressive content and impact, and stylistic and historical influences, if any.
7. Identify suitable mural location, considering weather, orientation and wall stability
8. Articulate verbally and in written reports, documented rationale for the sources, ideas and inspirations behind his/her mural designs.
9. Analyze and critique verbally and in written form his/her mural designs and the works of others in classroom critique sessions
10. Analyze and critique verbally and in written form his/her mural designs and the works of others in classroom critique sessions


ART 14B Murals: Organization and Planning 3.0 units
Description: This course is intended for students that have completed ART 14, Introduction to Murals. The course builds on the skills and knowledge learned in that course in teaching students how to create and organize a community-based mural project. New elements learned in this course are: creating Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), building a mural project budget that includes supplies, director stipends, mural maintenance and conceptual design fees. Students will also learn how to facilitate small-group mural workshops within a community. PREREQUISITE: ART 14A

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate organizational skills in preparing for a community mural project.
2. Students will research and identify a local community organization in need of a mural project.
3. Students will demonstrate effective group facilitation skills.
4. Students will create a mural conceptual design appropriate for the community organization they have researched.
5. Students will demonstrate the use of appropriate communication skills with the host community organization they are planning a mural for including a basic Memorandum of Understanding that includes projected timelines, budgetsand the responsibilities of the host organization and the muralist.
6. Students will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental mural design creation including conceptual designs, value studies and color studies.
7. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills in presenting their mural conceptual design and its various stages/studies to the host organization.


ART 14C Murals: Direction and Facilitation 3.0 units
Description: This course is intended for students that have completed ART 14B, Murals: Organization and Planning. The course builds on the skills and knowledge learned in that course in teaching students how to direct and facilitate a community-based mural project. New elements learned in this course are: creating a timeline for mural projects, working directly with a community to create a mural, organizing and facilitating mural workshops for the community, organizing and facilitating a mural unveiling for a community and applying a protective surface for the mural created. PREREQUISITE: ART 14B

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate organizational skills in preparing for a community mural project.
2. Students will direct a local community organization.
3. Students will demonstrate effective community-based mural project direction skills.
4. Students will demonstrate the use of appropriate communication skills with the host community organization.
5. Students will demonstrate effective planning and facilitation of a community-based mural project unveiling event.


ART 15A Beginning Painting: Form and Composition 3.0 units
Description: This is an introductory painting course. Students will study traditional, contemporary and experimental painting techniques using acrylics and/or oils as the primary media. Emphasis will be placed on foundational concepts and approaches including color, form and composition. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID: ARTS 210) ADVISORY: Art 2A or 3A, or portfolio review of student's work.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate glazing formulas and techniques in oil and acrylic paints; information to be applied to still life and landscape.
2. Identify and apply composition and design elements/theory by integrating the various drawing processes and materials.
3. Demonstrate and apply a variety of spatial illusion techniques including: color theory and atmospheric perspective
4. Identify on a test the terms, techniques and theories of acrylic and oil painting
5. Successfully integrate the relationship of form and content in oil and acrylic paint media related to objective and subjective sources.
6. Demonstrate and apply the historical and contemporary of the oil and acrylic painting process and its materials
7. Articulate verbally and in written reports, documented rationale for the sources, ideas and inspirations behind his/her paintings.
8. Analyze and critique verbally and in written form his/her artworks and the works of others in classroom critique sessions


ART 15B Beginning Painting: Imagination and Expression 3.0 units
Description: This is an introductory painting course. Students will study traditional, contemporary and experimental painting techniques and media. Social, cultural and historical awareness are integrated with classroom explorations of expressive painting. Students develop a variety of painting approaches and a greater understanding of personal expression. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: ART 15A.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and articulate the expressive content of a given work of art both in personal work as well as that of other artists
2. Identify and apply composition and design elements/theory by integrating various painting processes and materials with personal expression
3. Demonstrate and apply line , value, area , shape, form, mass and volume theories in expressive and imaginative ways using both traditional and non-traditional painting mediums
4. Demonstrate and apply a variety of spatial illusion painting techniques as primary conceptual and expressive tools--beyond the demonstrationof technique--including: linear perspective, one-point perspective, two-point perspective and multiple point perspective
5. Demonstrate and apply the creative use of both traditional and non-traditional painting mediums including acrylics/oils and other non-traditional painting mediums
6. Demonstrate and apply the historical and contemporary importance of the expressive oil and acrylic painting process and its materials
7. Articulate verbally and in written reports, documented rationale for the sources, ideas and inspirations behind his/her paintings.
8. Analyze and critique verbally and in written form his/her artworks and theworks of others in classroom critique sessions


ART 21 Ancient Americas: A History through Art 3.0 units
Description: A critical survey of history through the arts of pre-Columbian natives of North, Central and South America. The course will cover major societies and events from the appearance of major civilizations through the initial colonization efforts of European nations. Due to the distinct history of the Americas, this course uses the arts - architecture, sculpture, ceramics and painting, among others - of ancient societies as a primary source material. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. This course is also listed as HIST 21. (C-ID: ARTH 145) ADVISORY: Eligible for English 250.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and describe the role Art has played in the development of ancient civilizations of the Americas. Outline range of cultures and art forms.
2. Recognize and identify examples of major architecture, artisan goods, painting and sculpture noting contributions of the major cultures and eras.
3. Denote social, economic and political structures as interpreted by scholars reflected in limited remains of indigenous peoples of the Americas.
4. Interpret and demonstrate the historical, philosophical, and technical contributions of various cultures. Explain and analyze how and where cultures were influenced by others, and distinguish from distinct cultural practices.


ART 22 Field Work and Service 0.5 units
Description: Supervised field work within the college and with local agencies. Students serve in useful group activities in leadership roles prescribed for them by faculty or community agencies. A maximum of six units may be completed. This is a pass/no pass course. REQUIRED: Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor.



ART 23 Independent Study 1.0 units
Description: Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. REQUIRED: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.



ART 25A Art Methods 3.0 units
Description: Art methods and learning theory for those planning to work with preschool, elementary and secondary school students. Includes art therapy as well as gifted and special learner projects. Two dimensional work in printing, drawing, collage. Also listed as CD 25A.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Create crafts and artworks utilizing design elements and principles such as: line, shape, volume, balance, emphasis, economy, variety, repetition, rhythm, space, texture, value, and color.
2. Create a visual design utilizing the schemes and harmonies of color.
3. Create art lesson plans, art lesson observations, and art project presentations.
4. Create a cumulative artwork portfolio.
5. Analyze and discuss learning theories and write essays based on child development theory.


ART 25B Art Methods 3.0 units
Description: Art methods, creativity and learning theory for those planning to work with preschool, elementary, and secondary school students. Includes art therapy as well as gifted and special learner projects. Three dimensional work in sculpture, bas relief, mobiles, paper mache', plaster, and various 3-D materials. Also listed as CD 25B.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Create 3-d crafts and artworks utilizing design elements and principles such as: line, shape, volume, balance, emphasis, economy, variety, repetition, rhythm, space, texture, value, and color.
2. Create a 3-d visual design utilizing the schemes and harmonies of color.
3. Create art lesson plans, art lesson observations, and art project presentations dealing with three dimensional arts.
4. Create a cumulative artwork portfolio of three dimensional arts.
5. Analyze and discuss learning theories and write essays based on child development theory.


ART 34A Life Drawing 3.0 units
Description: Fundamentals of anatomy and representation of the human figure. Drawing from life. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID: ARTS 200) ADVISORY: Art 3A or review of student's portfolio.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and illustrate elements of design and composition
2. Identify and apply the skeletal and muscle structure of head, hands, feet, thorax, extremities and joints including facial expressions and cartilaginous structure
3. Demonstrate and apply line, value, area, shape, form, mass and volume theories
4. Demonstrate and apply a variety of spatial illusion techniques using the human form--and multiple point and aerial perspective
5. Demonstrate and apply the use of pencil, pastel, conte charcoal, inks and chalk media
6. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of matting, mounting and format techniques
7. Demonstrate and apply the historical and contemporary significance of the use of the human form in the arts
8. Apply modeling techniques for the human form in a variety of media and lighting environments


ART 34B Life Drawing 3.0 units
Description: Further studies of the fundamentals of anatomy and representation of the human figure. Emphasis is placed on personal expression; abstract and experimental processes. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: Art 34A or review of student's portfolio.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and illustrate anatomical terms and ability to render them accurate
2. Identify and apply the skeletal and muscle s tructure of hea d, hands, fee t, thorax, extremities and joints including facial expressions and cartilaginous structure
3. Demonstrate and apply line , value, area , shape, form, mass and volume theories
4. Demonstrate and apply a variety of abstract compositional techniques using the human form
5. Demonstrate and apply the use of pencil, pastel, conte charcoal, inks and chalk media
6. Demonstrate and apply the use of experimental materials and processes in express ing the human form
7. Demonstrate and apply the historical and contemporary significance of the use of the human form in the arts
8. Apply modeling techniques for the human form in a variety of media and lighting environments


ART 41 Gallery Assistance 1.0 units
Description: Individualized course in art gallery exhibition techniques and procedures. Students assist in design, installation, publicity, cataloguing and removal of exhibitions in the college gallery.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate art gallery and museum display procedures and techniques through completion of hands-on assignments.
2. Demonstrate the conservation role of matting, mounting and framing artworks through hands-on activities.
3. Demonstrate creative thought and analysis in gallery design layout and installation.
4. Demonstrate ability to establish and accomplish goals and objectives as assigned
5. Articulate verbally and in written reports, documented rationale or the sources, ideas and inspirations behind gallery exhibitions.
6. Articulate verbally and in written reports, documented rationale or the sources, ideas and inspirations behind gallery exhibitions.
7. Analyze and critique verbally and in written form his/her ideas for the display of artwork.
8. Research and presents findings in written and oral formats on assigned topics


ART 79 Portfolio Development for Studio Art Majors 1.0 units
Description: This Portfolio Development course is intended for Studio Art majors. Focus will be placed on the planning and production of personal portfolios and self-promotion materials including cover letters and resumes. Particular emphasis will be placed on self-promotion for jobs, self-employment, or advanced education in the Studio Art field. Students will leave the class with one or more portfolios representing their work. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. No college credit for those who have passed DM 79 or CSIS 79.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Design and construct a professional creative art portfolio, both in hardcopy and electronic form, to showcase their creative work for employment, higher education, grants, creative projects and exhibition purposes.. This includes business cards and logo design.
2. Create a statement of purpose, design a resume, and write an effective cover letter for employment, higher education, grants, creative projects and exhibition purposes.
3. Discuss and present their creative work and self promote their creative and technical skills for employment, higher education, grants, creative projects and exhibition purposes.
4. Identify and use social media, apps, and the internet to showcase their art , as well as, make professional connections for educational and employment purposes.


ART 98 Special Topics 0.5 units
Description: Special topics courses examine current problems or issues of interest to students within a specific discipline area. For topic content information, consult with the appropriate department chairperson. For transfer status, check with a counselor. This course may have the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to describe, analyze. amd apply concepts presented and demonstrated in course. Specific goals will differ for each special topic.


ART 190 Occupational Work Experience/Commercial Art 1.0 units
Description: Occupational work experience for students who have a job related to their major. A training plan is developed cooperatively between the employer, college and student. (P/NP grading) 75 hours per semester paid work = 1 unit. 60 hours non-paid (volunteer) work per semester = 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5 Section 55253. Minimum 2.00 GPA. REQUIRED: Declared vocational major.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. The student will increase job skills in at least one of the following transferable skill sets: Communication, Research and Planning, Human Relations, Organization, Management and Leadership, Work Survival