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Course Descriptions

 

Art (Undergraduate)

*There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation.

Upper division standing is prerequisite to enrollment in all upper division art courses. Students majoring or minoring in Art must have completed applicable lower division core courses or equivalents; students in other fields must have instructor consent.

4000-level Courses
All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, ART 4000, 4010, 4150, 4990. (Art Education Option may apply ART 4000)
  

  • ART 1013 - World Art: Baroque to Contemporary

    (3)
    Survey of the historical development of world art including painting, sculpture, and architecture from Baroque to Contemporary.

     

     C-ID   ARTH 120:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

     

    GE C1
  

  • ART 1030 - Two-Dimensional Art Fundamentals

    (3)
    Introduction to fundamental concepts, organizing principles and historical references of two-dimensional art. Studio projects develop a visual vocabulary of two-dimensional elements and relationships common to all forms of creative expression. Activity 6 hours.

     

    CI-D ARTS 100:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

     

     
  

  • ART 1090* - Three-Dimensional Art Fundamentals

    (3)
    Introduction to three-dimensional form in nature, sculpture, design and architecture. Recitation 1 hour, activity 4 hours

     

    CI-D ARTS 101:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 1500* - Survey and Studio: Introduction to Sculpture

    (3)
    Human development and the arts as experienced through ceramics. Personal exploration within the context of a historical and cultural survey. Lecture 1 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    C-ID ARTS 240:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.

     

     

    GE C1
  

  • ART 1520 - Survey and Studio: Introduction to Ceramics

    (3)
    Human development and the arts as experienced through ceramics. Personal exploration within the context of a historical and cultural survey. Lecture 1 hours, activity 4 hours.

    Students with disabilities unable to access the University ceramics lab in the Fine Arts building must request a reasonable accommodation from the Office for Students with Disabilities ideally two weeks in advance of the class start date. The Office for Students with Disabilities will coordinate with other University units to provide reasonable accommodations for students who require assistance, including but not limited to accessing the kilns, potter’s wheels, and sinks, plus providing any other equipment or assistance needed to participate in the class.

     

    C-ID ARTS 230:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

    GE C1
  

  • ART 1550* - Survey and Studio: Introduction to Painting

    (3)
    Human development and the arts as experienced through Painting. Personal exploration within the context of a historical and cultural survey. Lecture 1 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    C-ID ARTS 210:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

    GE C1
  

  • ART 1590 - Survey and Studio: Introduction to Drawing

    (3)
    Human development and the arts as experienced through drawing. Personal exploration within the context of a historical and cultural survey. Lecture 1 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    C-ID  ARTS 110:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

    GE C1
  

  • ART 1800 - Digital Design Tools I

    (3)
    Introduction to and analysis of the uses of computer hardware and software in Design; practical and creative applications. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 1810 - Digital Design Tools II

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Art 1800. Introduction to and analysis of the uses of interactive design software in practical and creative applications. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 2090 - Perspectives on Art and Cultural Diversity

    (3)
    Diversity, identity, and power in groups and/or individuals as expressed through form and symbols of visual arts in various cultures. Some sections may include a service learning option. Lecture 3 hours.

    GE C1 (d)
  

  • ART 2100 - Introduction to Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Introductory course exploring fashion, fiber and materials related to the most recent practices in art, design, and craft systems, locally, nationally and internationally. Lecture 3 hours.

    GE C1
  

  • ART 2111* - Materials and Methods I in Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite/co-requisite: Art 2100. Introductory studio course exploring the processes of Fashion, Fiber and Materials in the creation of 3-dimensional objects. Activity 6 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 2112 - Materials and Methods II in Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite: Art 2111. Intermediate studio course exploring the processes of Fashion, Fiber and Materials as related to the body and generating wearable objects.  Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 2120 - Technology I in Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite/co-requisite: Art 2100. Introductory studio course exploring digital media processes and applications for Fashion, Fiber and Materials.  Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 2130 - Historic Survey of Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite / co-requisite: Art 2100. An interdisciplinary pre-modern history course exploring fashion, fiber, textiles, crafts and related art and design movements. Lecture 3 hours.
  

  • ART 2140 - Body, Appearance and Adornment

    (3)
    Pre-requisite / co-requisite: Art 2100. Exploration of body, dress and adornment as a reflection of the human narrative through the lens of culture, economics and politics. Lecture 3 hours.
  

  • ART 2200 - Concept Development

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1030, 1090, 1590.  Introduction to design thinking  and problem solving methodology required for upper division coursework. Activities cover; problem identification, research and information gathering, idea generation, evaluation, and presentation. Lecture 3 hours.
  

  • ART 2330 - Color Theory and Perception

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1030. Study of color theory and color perception. Studio projects explore the aesthetic, practical, psychological, symbolic, historical, scientific and cultural aspects of color. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 2370 - History of Design

    (3)
    Historical survey of design and the design process, including an examination of artistic, cultural, social, and theoretical factors that influence design. Lecture 3 hours.
  

  • ART 2400 - Art and Life Perspectives

    (3)
    Comparative analyses of art forms that express views of time, environment, ancestry, birth and death among indigenous and mixed cultures (developing and industrial). Lecture 3 hours.

    GE E (d)
  

  • ART 2440* - Introduction to Life Composition

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1590. Basic concepts of figure drawing, sculpting and animation, exploration of form, structure, proportions and motion of the human figure. Themes include traditional drawing and sculptural techniques and computer technology as applied to visual expression.  Activity 6 hours.

     

    C-ID ARTS 200:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 2540 - Special Topics in Art

    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of special interest, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.
  

  • ART 2541 - Special Topics in Art

    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of special interest, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.
  

  • ART 2800 - World Animation History

    (3)
    Survey and analysis of diverse international animation practices, including the history, cultural influences and contemporary interpretations of animation. Lecture 3 hours.
  

  • ART 2870* - Introduction to Photographic Processes

    (3)
    Basic principles of black and white photography: tools, materials, techniques, and approaches to photography as an expressive medium. Cameras are available for check out. Recitation 1 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    C-ID ARTS 260:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3030 - Three-Dimensional Design

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Art 1030, Art 1090. Theoretical, historical, and functional study of three-dimensional design for creative development. Studio projects explore a variety of materials, processes and technologies. Lecture 1 hour, activity 4 hours.
  

  • ART 3050 - Technology II in Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisites: ART 2120. Advanced studio course exploring digital media processes and applications for Fashion, Fiber and Materials. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 3070* - Intermediate Ceramic Art

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1520 or consent of instructor. Intermediate level study of ceramic art concepts, processes, and history. Development of concepts and techniques to achieve individual expression. Students with disabilities unable to access the University ceramics lab in the Fine Arts building must request a reasonable accommodation from the Office for Students with Disabilities ideally two weeks in advance of the class start date. The Office for Students with Disabilities will coordinate with other University units to provide reasonable accommodations for students who require assistance, including but not limited to accessing the kilns, potter’s wheels, and sinks, plus providing any other equipment or assistance needed to participate in the class. Lecture 1 hour, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.

     

    * There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • ART 3080 - Graphic Design I

    (3)
    Prerequisites:Art 1800, Art 2200, and Art 2330. Introduction to fundamental concepts of graphic design theory and practice including strategy, concept, design and production for visual communication. Lecture 1 hour, activity 4 hours.
  

  • ART 3100* - Portfolio for Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (2)
    Pre-requisite: ART 2100, 2111, 2112, 2120, 2130, 2140. Creation and review of portfolio of the lower division Fashion, Fiber and Materials coursework.  Evaluation and critique of work in preparation for entry into upper division Fashion, Fiber and Materials Program. Activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3110 - Social Engagement with Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Prerequisites: the completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. The course examines socially responsible innovations in fashion, fiber and materials practices, as related to community engagement - on a local, national and global level.  Lecture 1 hour, Activity 4 hours.

    GE UD C (cl)
  

  • ART 3130 - Typography I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1030, 1800. Study of typographic principles, analysis of historical references in typographic design, and use of digital tools for typography in communication design practice. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 3140* - Intermediate Sculpture

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1500. Continued examination and development of creative approaches in sculpture concepts and processes and the introduction of digital production. Exploration of varied materials as used in individual expression. Recitation 1 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3160 - Foundations of Art

    (3)
    Exploration of issues in the visual arts as related to philosophies, theories, and practices of teaching and learning in art. Includes field experiences. Lecture 2 hours; activity 2 hours.
  

  • ART 3170 - Visual Arts in Urban Contexts

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. A study of visual arts in various urban contexts. Comparative studies of artists, urban art forums, and processes of achieving recognition and legitimacy among diverse groups. May include service learning (optional). Lecture 3 hours.

    UD GE C (cl)
  

  • ART 3220 - Interactive Design I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1810, 2200, 2330. The study and design of  interactive  experiences, including the effective organization and communication of ideas and information. Activity 6 hours. 
  

  • ART 3400 - Art Practicum

    (2)
    Prerequisites: Requires departmental consent, completion of 60 units and 3.0 GPA. Supervised practical field experience in gallery and art/design exhibition process. Limited to 2 units per semester. Meets 4 hours per week and includes assignments. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units for free elective credit only. Graded ABC/NC.
  

  • ART 3410 - Modern to Contemporary History of Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Modern to contemporary history course exploring fashion, fiber, textiles, crafts and related art and design movements. Lecture 3 hours.
  

  • ART 3560 - Written Expression in Arts

    (3)
    The study and practice of the oral and written communication in the context of the theoretical, aesthetical, philosophical, and critical interpretation of the arts. Lecture 3 hours.

    (wi)
  

  • ART 3640 - Intermediate Drawing

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1590 or consent of instructor. Historical study in composition with diversified subjects. Comprehensive drawings in line, value and shape. Lecture 1 hour, activity 4 hours.
  

  • ART 3700 - The Art of Music Videos and Its Social Impact

    (3)
    Prerequisites: the completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. This course will cover the critical issues of representing race, gender and sexuality in music videos produced for promotional and artistic purposes.  Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours.

    GE UD C (d)
  

  • ART 3740 - Intermediate Painting

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1550. Continued study of history, styles and content in painting with emphasis on development of individual concepts. Lecture 1 hour, activity 4 hours.
  

  • ART 3760* - Story and Visualization

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 103, ART 159. Introduction to visual storytelling and content development in preparation for animation projects. Research and exploration of visualization techniques, using imaginative approaches to develop character, narrative and storyboard creativity. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3780* - Art and Motion

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 280 Application of a variety of analog and digital animation approaches that focus on the essential art of time and movement. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3800 - Two-Dimensional Animation

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1800, ART 2800. Production of two-dimensional animated projects, using digital and drawing techniques, as well as other two-dimensional animation methods. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 3810* - Experimental Animation

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 280, ART 378. Production and practice of non-narrative animation approaches and techniques, with a focus on animation that originates from color, texture; and material experimentation. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3830* - Digital Modeling

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 180. Use of three-dimensional digital modeling methods to create sculptural content and objects interpreted from direct observation. Creative texturing, lighting and surfacing methods are explored. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3870* - Color and Digital Photography

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Art 2870. Introduction to general photographic color principles; analog and digital photographic tools, materials and approaches. Students produce a comprehensive body of work utilizing color processes. Recitation 1 hour, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3880 - Illustration

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 1590, ART 2330, ART 2440. The study and practice of illustration with an emphasis on various media, composition and narrative values; including study of the historical development of illustration and its role in social context. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 3900* - Art and Design in the Community

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. Art and design in public places, the organization of public space and community identity. Participation in collaborative activities utilizing art and design skills in service to the community. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 3980 - Cooperative Education

    (see UNIV 3980)
    (1-6)
    Cooperative Education
  

  • ART 4000* - Teaching Methods for Elementary Education: Art

    (3)
    Teaching methods include approaches to art criticism, aesthetics, and creative thinking as well as a variety of studio media focus on the developmental needs and abilities of students at the elementary level. Lecture 1 hour and Activity 2 hours. Some sections include service learning.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4010* - Proseminar: Critical Theories in Visual Arts

    (2)
    Prerequisites: ART 101A or 101C; 426; senior standing as Art major or recommendation of department. Systematic approach to art theory, criticism, and evaluation within the visual arts; development of independent critical and artistic viewpoints with regard to creation of art forms.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4030 - Critical Theory in Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite/co-requisite: Art 2100. Exploration of the theories of Fashion, Fiber and Materials, investigating their meanings and their relationships to issues of identity, class, gender, labor, economy and politics.
  

  • ART 4040 - Advanced Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite/co-requisite:  Art 3100. Development and production of student projects in a selected area of Fashion, Fiber and Materials, utilizing materials and implementing methods of their choice.  6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4050 - Techno-Textiles and Wearables

    (3)
    Pre-requisite/co-requisite: Art 3100. An exploration of the integration of technology as related to Fashion, Fiber and Materials.  Digital weaving, digital knitting, and incorporating electronics into textiles. 6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4060 - Ancient Near Eastern Art and Archaeology

    (3)
    Art and archaeology of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, and Greece. Principal monuments of architecture, sculpture, and the applied arts.
  

  • ART 4080* - Graphic Design II

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 308, 313. Advanced theory and practice of graphic design using visual communication processes and technologies. Project planning and development through study and application of professional practices. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum 8 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4090 - Hand vs. Machine

    (3)
    Pre-requisite / co-requisite: Art 3100. Advanced course exploring the relationships between various modes of production, as related to textiles, body, and garment.  6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4100 - Concept, Collecting and Collections

    (3)
    Pre-requisite / co-requisite: Art 3100 An exploration of collecting and consumption as a point of departure for concept development and production of collections of objects and wearables. 6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4110 - Greek and Roman Art

    (3)
    Art of Greece, its development in Hellenistic and Roman times, and the Etruscan influences.
  

  • ART 4120* - Advanced Ceramic Art

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 3070. Advanced techniques, concepts, analysis, and history of ceramic art. Student productions of ceramic art using varied methods and approaches. Students with disabilities unable to access the University ceramics lab in the Fine Arts building must request a reasonable accommodation from the Office for Students with Disabilities ideally two weeks in advance of the class start date. The Office for Students with Disabilities will coordinate with other University units to provide reasonable accommodations for students who require assistance, including but not limited to accessing the kilns, potter’s wheels, and sinks, plus providing any other equipment or assistance needed to participate in the class. Lecture 2 hours, activity 3 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.

     

    * There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • ART 4130* - Typography II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 2370, 3080, 3130. Advanced study of typographic design communication  including innovative uses of typography and publication design.  Activity 6 hours . May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4140* - Advanced Painting

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 374. Studio painting and pictorial organization. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4150 - Exhibition and Performance of Fashion, Fiber and Materials

    (3)
    Pre-requisite/co-requisite:  Art 2100. An exploration of materials and methods for creating public events, exhibitions, fashion shows and performances as related to Fashion, Fiber and Materials. 6 hours activity.
  

  • ART 4160 - Medieval Art

    (3)
    Principal monuments of Medieval architecture, sculpture, and painting covering the Celtic, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque, and Gothic periods.
  

  • ART 4170* - Advanced Ceramic Processes

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 4120. Advanced theories, analysis, and history of ceramic art, with emphasis on advanced application of ceramic techniques of forming, finishing, and firing to express individual concepts. Students with disabilities unable to access the University ceramics lab in the Fine Arts building must request a reasonable accommodation from the Office for Students with Disabilities ideally two weeks in advance of the class start date. The Office for Students with Disabilities will coordinate with other University units to provide reasonable accommodations for students who require assistance, including but not limited to accessing the kilns, potter’s wheels, and sinks, plus providing any other equipment or assistance needed to participate in the class. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.

     

    * There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • ART 4180 - Design Business Practices

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 2200, 3080. Entrepreneurial business management for design; training in billing, contracts, portfolios, taxes, marketing, networking, freelance procedures, licenses, and survival strategies. Activity 6 hours.
  

  • ART 4190 - Typography III

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 3080, 3130. Advanced study in typographic communication design, including the creation of original letterforms and digital fonts. Activity 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units, with instructor approval.
  

  • ART 4210 - Baroque Art

    (3)
    Art of Western Europe from 16th through late 17th century.
  

  • ART 4220 - Interactive Design II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 3220 and ART 3560. The advanced study and design of interactive media including the effective organization and communication of ideas and information. Activity 6 hours. May be repeated to maximum 6 units.
  

  • ART 4260 - Modern Art

    (3)
    Evolution of modern painting, sculpture, and architecture since Impressionism; surrealism, Russian constructivism, and abstract expressionism.
  

  • ART 4290 - Advanced Sculpture

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 3140. Advanced techniques, theories, concepts, and history in sculpture. Student production of sculpture using varied methods and approaches. Recitation 1 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
  

  • ART 4311 - The Arts of Asia: India and Iran

    (3)
    Traditional and modern art, architecture and graphic arts of India and Iran. Study of the contribution religion and politics made in the formation of artistic traditions.
  

  • ART 4312 - The Arts of Asia: China and Japan

    (3)
    Traditional and modern art, architecture and graphic arts of China and Japan. Study of the contribution religion and politics made in the formation of artistic traditions.
  

  • ART 4340* - Advanced Painting Processes

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 414. Techniques of painting; advanced studies in pictorial composition through process, theory and technique. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4350* - Exploring the Arts in Early Childhood

    (3)
    A conceptual and experimental approach to the interrelationships of visual arts and dance in the education of young children. Studio experiences included. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours.

     

    * There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • ART 4360 - Renaissance Art

    (3)
    Art of Europe from 15th and 16th centuries.
  

  • ART 4410 - American Art

    (3)
    History of painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts of America from colonial times to present.
  

  • ART 4450* - Advertising Art Direction

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 308, 413. Advertising art direction theory and application using various media, processes and technologies for mass communication. Emphasis is placed on marketing and concept development through analysis of cultural, economic, and psychological factors. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4460 - Art of Latin America

    (3)
    Art of Latin America from ancient civilizations to contemporary painting, crafts, and architecture.
  

  • ART 4470 - The Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest

    (3)
    The art and architecture of the ancient civilizations of pre- Columbian Mesoamerica and the Southwestern region of the United States, from the time of the Olmecs through that of the Maya and Aztecs.
  

  • ART 4490* - Video for Artists

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Art 287 or consent of instructor. Examination of contemporary video art through required readings, viewing artists’ videos and student production of video work. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4500 - The Colonial Art of Mexico and Guatemala

    (3)
    The art and architecture of Colonial Mexico and Guatemala, from the time of the Spanish Conquest in 1521 to Independence from Spain in 1821, with emphasis on: Tequitqui, Baroque and Churrigueresque.
  

  • ART 4510 - Mannerism: High Renaissance to Baroque

    (3)
    Sixteenth century architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts from High Renaissance to Baroque.
  

  • ART 4530 - Aztec Art and Culture

    (3)
    Art, architecture, and culture of the Aztec civilization of Mesoamerica.
  

  • ART 4540 - Special Topics in Art

    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing; courses as needed for specific topic. Current topics of special interest, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
  

  • ART 4541 - Special Topics in Art

    (1-3)
    Current topics of special interest, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
  

  • ART 4560 - Art of the Ancient Andes

    (3)
    Art and architecture of the Andean region in South America, from the time of the Chavin culture through the Incas.
  

  • ART 4570 - Mexican Muralists and Frida Kahlo

    (3)
    The mural art of Mexico between 1910 and 1974, emphasizing Orozco, Siqueiros, Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
  

  • ART 4600* - Multicultural Approaches to Visual Arts

    (3)
    Analysis of art experience as human behavior responsive to sociological, ecological, political and historical conditions in American and other cultures. Specially recommended for students preparing for bilingual/crosscultural specialist credential.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4660 - Nineteenth Century Art

    (3)
    Art of western Europe from David to end of nineteenth century.
  

  • ART 4680* - Problems in Advanced Design

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 408. Advanced study and research in visual communications design and the use of processes and technologies relevant to practice within the professional community. Lecture 2 hours, activity 4 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units. Some sections of this course require service learning and will be identified in the schedule of classes.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4740* - Printmaking: Drypoint, Woodcut and Monoprints

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 1590. Woodcut, linoleum, and acid free intaglio as a means of personal expression. Traditional, as well as contemporary materials and trends will be covered. May be repeated for to the maximum of 6 units. Activity 6 hours.

     

    * There is a special fee associated with registering for classes that carry this designation. Details appear in the Schedule of Classes.

     
  

  • ART 4750 - Visual Arts and Human Development

    (3)
    Analysis of relationships between the visual arts and aspects of human development through case study research.
  

  • ART 4760* - Early Christian and Byzantine Art

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 101A. Art history from 250 to 1453 AD in Eastern Empire, to 476 AD in Western Roman Empire; covers key monuments of architecture, sculpture, painting, and applied arts.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4770* - History of Photography

    (3)
    Prerequisites: ART 101ABC. History of photography from 19th century to present with an emphasis on 20th century practice. Relationship of photography with history, culture, technology, art, social values and other concerns.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4810 - African Art

    (3)
    Art of sub-Saharan Africa. Includes historic art of Benin, Ghana, and Congo kingdoms and traditional art of Western Sudan, Guinea Coast, and the Congo.
  

  • ART 4820* - Photographic Manipulations and Extensions

    (3)
    Prerequisite: ART 2870. Use of the photographic medium as part of a broad vocabulary of processes and approaches to art-making; exploration of tools, methods and formats that expand and enhance photographic expression. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Recitation 1 hours, and activity 4 hours.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
  

  • ART 4840* - Advanced Sculpture Processes

    (3)
    Prerequisite: Art 4290. Advanced application of sculpture techniques, including digital processes, to express individual concepts. Recitation 1 hour, activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.

     

    *There is a special fee associated with registering for this class.
 

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