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This course provides a global overview of art and architecture from prehistory up to the Late Gothic period. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ARTH 110.

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This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the Contemporary period. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Western modern period of the 20th and 21st centuries. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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A survey of the art and architecture of prominent Asian cultures focusing on India, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the Islamic world, and those areas under the sphere of influence. Class covers major religious (Buddhist, Hindu, Shinto, Islam, etc.), philosophical (Confucian, Daoist, etc.), and political currents that affected artistic production in these religions. Discussion of major art forms includes media and their uses, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, architecture, and the so-called "minor arts." Also, contemporary trends in Asian art, Western influence and borrowing, Asian art in Southern California, and local sites for experiencing Asian traditions/culture. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ARTH 130.

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This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Western modern period of the 19th and 20th centuries. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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This course provides an introduction to art from prehistoric times to the present, methodologies of art history and art criticism. While examining the role that the visual arts play in the historical development of world cultures, the student will study a wide variety of artistic media such as architecture, painting, drawing, sculpture, graphic design, and photography. This course will also examine the visual elements such as line, color and texture, and explore the principles of design such as unity and balance to discover how they communicate ideas. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. CID: ARTH 100.

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A multicultural survey of Italian art from the end of the Gothic period through the Renaissance. Discussion of major art forms from the period including painting, sculpture, and architecture. The multicultural influences that formed Italian Renaissance art will be examined. Emphasis will be placed upon how Renaissance art reflected the culture in terms of symbols, techniques, materials, and subject matter. Also included in the course content is an examination of how Renaissance ideas influenced and formed other European cultures and the subsequent Baroque era. Illustrated lecture, reading, assignments, and study of related exhibitions. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ARTS 100.

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Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ARTS 101.

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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. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ARTS 110.

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Introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an introduction to human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ARTS 200.

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Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ARTS 210.

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Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to advanced drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. Letter Grade only. C-ID: ARTS 205.

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Designed as a continuation of ART C122. For the intermediate and advanced painting student, this course emphasizes creative and interpretive expression in oil, acrylic painting, and non-traditional media. Includes awareness of the creative process, exploration of historical and contemporary issues in art, and advanced artistic concepts. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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Introduction to ceramics materials, concepts, and processes including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing, glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. The course covers aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining historical, contemporary, and personal modes of expression across cultures. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ARTS 230.

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Introduces use of the potter's wheel for forming utilitarian and sculptural vessels. Expanded analysis of the historical foundation and contemporary context of ceramics as an art form. Kiln loading and firing will be introduced. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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The History and Appreciation of Ceramics provides a foundation of information beginning with the Paleolithic era through contemporary vessel making. This course will cover the evolution of clay and the production of pottery made by early man, Greek, Islamic, Pre-Columbian and Asian cultures right up to the time of Post Modern ceramics. The course includes hands-on learning, covering the aesthetics and creative development of clay vessels throughout history. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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This course is a survey of visual culture within selected regions of pre-contact Mexico, Central America, and South America. This course will cover the relationships between art and people as it relates to culture, social status, gender, belief systems, and the environment. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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This course is a survey of visual culture within selected regions of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America. This course will cover the relationships between art and people as it relates to culture, social status, gender, belief systems, and the environment. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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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. This course is identical to PHOT C105. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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Focus on Chinese influences on East Asia cultures through hands-on practice of brush strokes. Designed to lead a beginner from how to hold a brush to producing finished compositions in florals, animals, and landscapes. Detailed instructions on using materials, colors, brushes, rice paper, seals, and traditional Chinese mounting technique. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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Learn the brush strokes used for line, texture, shading, and washes to capture the beauty of forests, mountains, and water. Students will learn the stroke to do design, composition, and the enchanting background of each subject. Travel in spirit to the land of Shangri-La and explore history and folklore of East Asia. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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Surveys history, culture, and development of Chinese painting and calligraphy, and its effects on East Asian cultures. Course includes nature study techniques and skills related to picture formation and composition. Emphasis on calligraphy strokes pertinent to brush painting. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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In this course students will develop skills, knowledge, and abilities for teaching east Asian brush painting techniques. The class will focus on learning the materials: paper, color, and brushes. It will offer instruction on both brush stroke techniques used for line, texture, and shading and washes used for flowers, animals, and scenery. It will prepare students to teach brush painting at various levels. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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This overview course is open to all students wanting to learn about the different areas of Digital Art and Media. Introduction to fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art and media. Topics include the integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools. Demonstrations of digital image capture, image manipulation, illustration, layout, animation, and emerging technologies. This course is identical to DMD C100. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ARTS 250.

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In this Typography course, students will explore the foundational principles of typographic design, focusing on the anatomy of type, font classification, and readability. Through hands-on projects, they will create expressive and functional typographic layouts that communicate meaning, mood, and message for both digital and print media. Students will also develop an understanding of hierarchy, grid systems, and branding as they relate to typography produce a portfolio showcasing typographic work. Recommended for Digital Media, Illustration and Graphic Design majors. This course is identical to DGA C117.

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This course introduces students to Adobe Illustrator, to create vector graphics and digital illustrations. Emphasizing foundational design principles, color theory, typography, and tools, students will develop skills in creating, managing, and exporting designs for print, web, and video. The course also covers industry best practices, copyright considerations, and design presentation techniques, preparing students to navigate real-world design projects. No artistic background is required. This course is identical to DMD C118.

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A comprehensive course in advanced drawing from the model. Involves the student in working from observation, emphasizing composition, proportion, and anatomy, using line, texture, value, modeling, gesture, and contour drawing principles. Includes the technical application of diverse drawing materials and techniques. The concept and creative process of making art will be examined in historical and multi-cultural contexts. This course leads to a developmental of a personal style that is required for art majors and includes written and verbal critique and analysis. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.