Summer 2023    Fall 2023


Type Status Title Days Time Instructor
Online Class OPEN ART 101 - 53676 - History of Western Art I
ART 101 History of Western Art I

Comprehensive survey of the history of arts (architecture, painting, sculpture and other media) in the Western traditions and the understanding of art as reflections of the cultures from which the art emerged. Survey of the arts from the historic periods of the Prehistoric to the late 1300?s.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9C1
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C1), UC (IGETC Area 3A)
C-ID: ARTH 110
TBA Jones, D
Online Class OPEN ART 101 - 55889 - History of Western Art I
ART 101 History of Western Art I

Comprehensive survey of the history of arts (architecture, painting, sculpture and other media) in the Western traditions and the understanding of art as reflections of the cultures from which the art emerged. Survey of the arts from the historic periods of the Prehistoric to the late 1300?s.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9C1
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C1), UC (IGETC Area 3A)
C-ID: ARTH 110
TBA Jones, D
Online Class OPEN ART 130 - 54651 - Art Appreciation
ART 130 Art Appreciation

A brief survey of the concepts and traditions of art through history and diverse cultures. Historical events, customs, traditions, and technology are evaluated as integrated and interactive elements which influence the creation of art. Through recognition of the communicative abilities of art, the functions and values of art to cultures and the individual are explored.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9C1
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C1), UC (IGETC Area 3A)
TBA Cunniff, T
Online Class OPEN ART 204 - 56043 - Drawing I
ART 204 Drawing I

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
C-ID: ARTS 110
TBA Artola, A
TBA Artola, A
Day Class  Hybrid Class OPEN ART 204 - 56055 - Drawing I
ART 204 Drawing I

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
C-ID: ARTS 110
M W 12:00pm-4:10pm Bridenbaugh, P
TBA Bridenbaugh, P
Online Class OPEN ART 205 - 56044 - Drawing II
ART 205 Drawing II

Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: ART 204 or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
C-ID: ARTS 205
TBA Artola, A
TBA Artola, A
Day Class  Hybrid Class OPEN ART 205 - 56056 - Drawing II
ART 205 Drawing II

Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: ART 204 or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
C-ID: ARTS 205
M W 12:00pm-4:10pm Bridenbaugh, P
TBA Bridenbaugh, P
Online Class OPEN ART 221 - 56053 - Painting I
ART 221 Painting I

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills, and paint mixing technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9C1
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C1), UC
TBA Bridenbaugh, P
TBA Bridenbaugh, P
Online Class OPEN ART 222 - 56052 - Painting II
ART 222 Painting II

An intermediate level course in techniques, materials and theories of painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will develop strategies for image development and visual cohesiveness, with topics including composition design, color principles, and concept ideation.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: ART 221 or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
TBA Bridenbaugh, P
TBA Bridenbaugh, P
Online Class OPEN ART 231 - 56104 - Watercolor I
ART 231 Watercolor I

Introduction to transparent and opaque Watercolor. Varied approaches and techniques.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
TBA Ryan, M
TBA Ryan, M
Online Class OPEN ART 232 - 56103 - Watercolor II
ART 232 Watercolor II

Additional exploration of watercolor painting as a vehicle for creative art expression.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: ART 231 or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
TBA Ryan, M
TBA Ryan, M
Online Class OPEN ART 350 - 55808 - Visual Perception-Photography
ART 350 Visual Perception Through Photography

The evaluation of photographs as a means to share observations and critiques of oneself, culture and history. Students will make their own images to further explore the relationships of images and perceptions; to examine how photographs impact our understanding of our world.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9C1
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C1), UC (IGETC Area 3A)
TBA Jones, D
Day Class   OPEN ART 411 - 55365 - Ceramics I
ART 411 Ceramics I

Basic introduction to ceramics and the creative process. Students will learn ceramic hand-building, glazing, and firing methods as a means of self-expression and communication.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
T W Th 9:00am-10:50am Schmierer, T
T W Th 11:00am-2:00pm Schmierer, T
Online Class OPEN ART 430 - 55920 - Introduction to Digital Art
ART 430 Introduction to Digital Art

Explores creative uses of digital technologies, and introduces digital art from historical and contemporary perspectives. Learn a range of skills and software used in the creation and editing of digital artworks for print, web, and multimedia.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
C-ID: ARTS 250
TBA Esfahani, A
TBA Esfahani, A
Online Class OPEN ART 431 - 56018 - Digital Imaging I: Photoshop
ART 431 Digital Imaging I: Photoshop

This course focuses on the creation and editing of digital images for use in art and design with Adobe Photoshop.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
TBA Sanchez, S
TBA Sanchez, S
Online Class OPEN ART 440 - 55711 - Introduction to Web Design
ART 440 Introduction to Web Design

An introduction to creating web sites and web graphics using popular industry-standard authoring tools and design software. The course introduces the basics of layout for visual communication by integrating design concepts with technical execution in a web environment.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
TBA Esfahani, A
TBA Esfahani, A
Online Class OPEN ART 479 - 56145 - Typography
ART 479 Typography

Explores the history and perceptual development of letterforms and the application of typography in art and design. Language and technology will be reviewed. Creative Projects will demonstrate theoretical concepts and their application.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • TBA hours/semester: 16-18
  • Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
TBA Esfahani, A
TBA Esfahani, A