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ART 
The students who elect to major in the field of art have a variety of 
opportunities open to them. 
Career Opportunities 
Art Dealer Artist's Agent 
Ceramicist Painter 
Sculptor Watercolor Artist 
Photographer 
Faculty 
Full-Time Part-Time 
Vince Flocco Sydney Balbes 
Christine Morla Jacquelyn Cavish 
Sharon Coughran-Rayden 
Marsha Eakes 
Claudia Pardo 
M. Peggy Tranovich 
.. ART 
Associate in Arts Degree 
A student may satisfy a major requirement in one of three ways: as a 
general art major, as an art two-dimensional studio major, or as an art 
three-dimensional studio major. 
Required Courses for ALL Art Majors: Units 
ART R102 Art History 3 
ART R103 Art History 3 
Required Courses for general majors: 
ART R104AB Beginning/Intermediate Color and 
Design (2+2) 4 
ART R106AB Beginning/Intermediate Drawing (3+3) 6 
ART R108AB Beginning/Intermediate Oil 
Painting (3+3) 6 
ART R126AB Beginning/Intermediate Figure 
Drawing (3+3) 6 
Total Units 28 
Required Courses for Two-Dimensional Studio Majors 
ART R104AB Beginning/Intermediate Color and 
Design (2+2) 4 
R106AB(C**) Beginning/Intermediate Drawing (3+3) 6 
**Advanced Drawing recommended 
for Drawing Majors (3) 
R108AB(C***) Beginning/Intermediate Oil 
Painting (3+3) 6 
***Advanced Painting recommended 
for Painting Majors (3) 
ART R112AB Beginning/Intermediate 
Watercolor (3+3) 6 
ART R115AB Abstract Concepts (3+3) 6 
R126AB(C****) Beginning/Intermediate Figure 
Drawing (3+3) 6 
****Advanced Figure Drawing 
recommended for Drawing Majors (3) 
ART R128AB Figure Painting (3+3) 6 
Total Units 40 
Required Courses for Three-Dimensional Studio: 
ART R150AB Beginning Ceramics (3+3) 6 
ART R151AB Intermediate Ceramics (3+3) 6 
ART R152AB Ceramic Design (3+3) 6 
ART R155AB Beginning/Intermediate 
Sculpture (3+3) 6 
Total Units 24 
Art Courses 
ART R098—Short Courses in Art ˝-10 units 
Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula 
Specialized topics designed to inform or update interested persons 
in the various disciplines within art. (2) 
ART R100A—Survey of 20th Century Painting 3 units 
3 hours lecture weekly 
A survey of modern painting from late 19th century through 20th 
century, covering selected painters and painting movements that 
were evolved with and responsible for new directional changes in 
contemporary painting. These changes lead to one of the most 
important movements in the 20th century, "Abstract Expressionism," 
an American art movement that permeated and influenced 
painters and art trends throughout the world. Course may be taken 
two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R101—Art Appreciation 3 units 
3 hours lecture weekly 
One-semester survey to acquaint students with major periods and 
styles of art of the western world and to develop understanding of 
the visual arts. Recommended for the general student. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R102—Art History I 3 units 
3 hours lecture weekly 
Introduction and survey of the history of art of the western world 
from prehistoric times to the present; emphasis on techniques of 
producing art as well as an examination of the key figures in art 
history. Field trips and/or museum visitations may be required. 
Required of all art majors. First segment of ART R101 stops at the 
Gothic period. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: ART 2) 
ART R103—Art History II 3 units 
3 hours lecture weekly 
Continuation of survey of the history of art of the western world 
from prehistoric times to the present; emphasis on techniques of 
producing art as well as an examination of the key figures in art 
history. Field trips and/or museum visitations may be required. 
Required of all art majors. Second segment concludes at present, 
20th Century. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: ART 4) 
ART R104A—Beginning Color and Design 2 units 
1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly 
Basic course provides thorough background in design principles— 
problems in line, shape, texture, form, and color; working with 
practical color theory, making a color wheel, twelve color system, 
mixing process with three primary colors, value grading, making 
and understanding tints, tones, shades and harmonies developed for 
certain design needs. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: ART 14) 
ART R104B—Intermediate Color and Design 2 units 
Prerequisites: ART R104A. 
1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly 
A further development from ART R104A with usage of new materials 
adjusting levels of intensity and value of low yield color 
harmonies. Specific ideas of suitable procedures in projects designed 
for various segments in the design field, such as advertising, 
fabric, fashion interior. Value of Op color. Course may be taken two 
times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU

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ART R105A—Beginning Design Rendering I 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R104B, ART R106B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Rendering for accurate, detailed and dramatic abstract presentations 
for illustration. For beginning design students interested in design 
illustrations. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: CSU 
ART R105B—Beginning Design Rendering II 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R105A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Rendering for accurate, detailed and dramatic abstract presentations 
for illustration. For beginning design students interested in design 
illustrations. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: CSU 
ART R106A—Beginning Drawing 3 units 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Basic drawing experience stresses graphic representation of objects 
through a variety of media and techniques; particular emphasis 
upon the fundamental means of pictorial composition. Field trips 
may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: ART 8) 
ART R106B—Intermediate Drawing 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R106A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Using materials in a variety of ways: line structures, mass structuring, 
building structured shapes (use of perspective). Begin drawing 
from compositional set-ups. Selection and composing. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R106C—Advanced Drawing 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R106B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Study complexities and simplicities of composition development. 
Overstated objects, diminishing objects and understanding the value 
of either. Overstated and understated procedures in composition. 
Further technical development. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R107A—Beginning Collage and Composite 
Drawing 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R106A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Study of changes and new methods in contemporary drawing. New 
look at segmented or composite collaging as a means to a new 
outlook and procedure in drawing. Course may be taken two times. 
(2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R107B—Intermediate Collage and Composite 
Drawing 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R107A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Following beginning segment ART R107A, further adjustments 
and conditioning of both the visual and critical thinking in order to 
progress in an experimental way toward a synthesis of skill and 
further exploration from our basic beginnings. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R107C—Advanced Collage and Composite 
Drawing 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R107B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Adjustments and continued exploration in areas of a so-called 
unknown factor. The transition from beginning to semi-practical, to 
a newer and impractical discovery of new shapes or forms and 
technical changes necessary to compliment those discoveries. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R108A—Beginning Oil Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R104B, ART R106B or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Use and understanding of basic oil materials and their application in 
painting. Learning basic concepts of organization and selection. 
Awareness of shape, form and color, and their importance in composition. 
Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: ART 10) 
ART R108B—Intermediate Oil Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R108A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Critical evaluation of student’s work at a higher level and its 
placement in contemporary art trends; the student will work more on 
his/her own as in a solo situation. Self-evaluation techniques are 
taught. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R108C—Advanced Oil Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R108B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Exploration of more advanced concepts in painting; examines abstract 
qualities in contemporary art; understanding philosophical 
trends and movements in painting; critical analysis of student works. 
(2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R109A—Beginning Collage Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R108A or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Study and practice of collage in painting; new material and new 
methods utilized to produce a varied abstract quality in contemporary 
painting. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R109B—Intermediate Collage Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R109A or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Moving from beginnings and accomplishments in ART R109A to 
directional change both in visual and intellectual transition. Shape, 
form, structure, materials will change or be modified in the process. 
(2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R109C—Advanced Collage Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R109B or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
During process of continued change from ART R109B, the visual 
and critical analysis of painting collage and its transitions, in the art 
world today, its causes and effects on art technology and its continued 
use in a great percentage of art works today. Students continued 
investigation and transition in their own works with necessary 
research and information gathering from contemporary art today. 
(2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R110A—Beginning Acrylic Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R104B, ART R106B or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Learning basic concepts or organization and selection in still life. 
Awareness of shape and form, their importance in composition. 
Basic acrylic palette and media water soluble. Course may be taken 
two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R110B—Intermediate Acrylic Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R110A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continued mastering of beginning concepts and involvement in 
more complex possibilities. Fragmentation, over-enlargement, 
manipulation. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU

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ART R110C—Advanced Acrylic Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R110B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Complex versus simplicities. Analyzing and sectioning for distortion 
and psychological visual enhancement. Relocation of formal 
parts of given set-up. Change in size, shape, form. Intellectual and 
intuitive solutions. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R112A—Beginning Watercolor 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R104B, ART R106B or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Using watercolor medium; understanding its versatility in transparencies 
and opacities; the effectiveness in either quick or long term 
interpretations. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R112B—Intermediate Watercolor 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R112A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continued exploration of the watercolor medium in a variety of 
techniques, emphasizing new bold approaches in abstract and application 
in realist form. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R112C—Advanced Watercolor 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R112B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continuation of methods learned in beginning and intermediate 
levels with further use of newer technical materials necessitating 
some newer approaches and inventiveness. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R113A—Color and Form I 2 units 
Prerequisites: ART R104B, ART R106B, ART R126B. 
1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly 
Introduction of intellectual and intuitive concepts in studio art, 
primarily painting but relevant to all areas. Exploration through 
problems and lecture of philosophical and psychological solutions 
in contemporary art movements. Field trips may be taken. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R113B—Color and Form II 2 units 
Prerequisites: ART R113A. 
1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly 
Continuation of intellectual and intuitive concepts in studio art, 
primarily painting but relevant to all areas. Exploration through 
problems and lecture of philosophical and psychological solutions 
in contemporary art movements. Field trips may be taken. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R114A—Beginning Landscape Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R104B, ART R106B or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Painting in landscape environmental locations, dealing with compositional 
scope and selection in nature. Open to all painting media. 
Travel to nearby sites is necessary. Course may be taken two times. 
(2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R114B—Intermediate Landscape Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R114A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continuation of beginning landscape with modification in more 
advanced practices. Wide range and segmentation, exclusion and 
inclusion, direct interpretation and portioning, manipulation and/or 
repositioning of landscape shapes and forms. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R114C—Advanced Landscape Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R114B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Developing compositional drawings and sketches with color notes, 
on location independently by the student are preliminaries to the 
painting. These collective informative drawings and necessary color 
notes are brought into the studio for final translation into painting. 
(2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R115A—Abstract Concepts I 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R110B, ART R112B, ART R126B or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Exploring abstract conceptual trends, both past and present. Dealing 
with a product relative to findings. Working within the areas of 
abstraction in real and non-objective form. Course may be taken two 
times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R115B—Abstract Concepts II 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R115A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Exploring abstract conceptual trends, both past and present. Dealing 
with a product relative to findings. Working within the areas of 
abstraction in real and non-objective form. Course may be taken two 
times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R116A—Color Theory for Painters 3 units 
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly 
A systematic look at color and its value in all phases of art with 
particular emphasis on its importance to the contemporary diverse 
areas of painting. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R116B—Intermediate Color Theory for 
Painters 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R103A. 
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly 
A continual examination of schematics in color, solutions for design 
and painterly problems, with emphasis by survey of contemporary 
painters and trends in art. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R117A—Materials and Methods of the 
Artist I 3 units 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Fundamentals of materials and methods of the Artists, the practical 
understanding and knowledge of studio procedures in all the important 
basic practices necessary for anyone interested in an art-related 
career. Highly recommended for art majors. Field trips may be 
taken. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R117B—Materials and Methods of the 
Artist II 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R117A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Following the practical and technical aspect of painting procedures 
in ART R117A, the emphasis in this class will include all the 
necessary materials, application, and practical experience in the 
presentation of art works of all types. Highly recommended for art 
majors. Field trips may be taken. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU

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ART R118—New Directions in Contemporary 
Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R103 and ART R108. 
3 hours lecture weekly 
A study of specific painting movements in modern art (late 19th to 
20th century) that historically and philosophically led to major 
changes, creating new directions in contemporary painting, focusing 
on three vital movements termed Neo-Impressionism, 
Neo-Expressionism, and Neo-Classicism. Course may be taken two 
times. 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R120—Monotype 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R108A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
This course teaches a hands-on contemporary printing method that 
deals with painting procedures. It involves a printing technique, 
using blocks, pads, and templates. The printing is by pressure 
rubbings or pressure mounted roller. Though it is called Monotype, 
additional prints can be made by re-saturating the base plate with 
additional painting medium. Field trips may be required. 
Transfer credit: CSU 
ART R123A—Beginning Watercolor in Collage 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R112A or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Another movement into the collage medium which presents many 
new variables and possibilities. The greatest interest in the use of 
watercolor in collage is in its staining effect. Both transparent and 
opaque—a newer application of collaging which lends itself best in 
abstraction. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R123B—Intermediate Watercolor in Collage 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R123A or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Moving from beginning accomplishments in ART R123A to directional 
change both in visual and intellectual transition. Shape, form, 
structure, and materials will change or be modified in the process. 
(2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R124A—Beginning Gouache Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R104A, ART R106A or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Painting in a watercolor medium which utilizes translucencies and 
opacities. An area of watercolor that changes the technical approach 
and procedures in watercolor painting. Exploration of medium use 
of watercolor paints and gouache color paints. Basic painting procedures 
working from still-life set-up, landscape figure in composition, 
academic to abstract. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R124B—Intermediate Gouache Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R124A or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continuation of work in a watercolor medium which utilizes translucencies 
and opacities. An area of watercolor that changes the 
technical approach and procedures in watercolor painting. Further 
exploration of medium use of watercolor paints and gouache color 
paints. More complex painting procedure working from still-life 
set-up, landscape figure in composition, academic to abstract. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R124C—Advanced Gouache Painting 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R124B or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Further work in a watercolor medium which utilizes translucencies 
and opacities. An area of watercolor that changes the technical 
approach and procedures in watercolor painting. Continued exploration 
of medium use of watercolor paints and gouache color paints. 
Advanced painting procedures working from still-life set-up, landscape 
figure in composition, academic to abstract. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R125A—Beginning Figure Painting in 
Watercolor 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R126C, ART R112C or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Basic use of color in structuring the human form, nude or clothed, in 
both singular and compositional set-ups. Technical methods of 
transparent color usage in saturation, overlay, wet on wet, wet on 
dry procedures all done on watercolor paper. Course may be taken 
two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R125B—Intermediate Figure Painting in 
Watercolor 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R125A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continuation from beginning section with further refinement and 
technical improvement. Some additional colors added to basic 
watercolor palette. Volume painting in color—space omissions for 
isolating various segments, intuitively or by design. Freer painting 
procedures. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R125C—Advanced Figure Painting in 
Watercolor 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R125B or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continued refinement and technical improvement. Full palette in 
watercolor with selected designer gouache colors allowing for a 
gouache technique or opacity in an otherwise transparent medium. 
(2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R126A—Beginning Figure Drawing 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R106A or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Drawing the human figure from live models, using many media 
including charcoal, pencil, conté crayon, pastels, and multimedia. 
Emphasis on visual observations of structure, proportions, form, 
compositions; use of linear and tonal concepts. Course may be taken 
two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: ART 24) 
ART R126B—Intermediate Figure Drawing 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R126A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continuation of beginning figure drawing, but includes minor structures 
that surround or may be included in set-up (pose). 
Compositional. Further technical improvement in academic procedures 
and development. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R126C—Advanced Figure Drawing 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R126B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Looking at figure in compositional set-up. Structured poses with 
other objects and structures. The relationship between geometric 
and organic form. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU

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ART R127A—Beginning Portraiture (Drawing) 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R126A or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Drawing from the model, with emphasis on head structure and 
characterization and likeness. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R127B—Intermediate Portraiture (Drawing) 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R127A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Further refinement in beginning basics. Continuation from beginning 
classes, but further advancement by practical and learned 
skills. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R127C—Advanced Portraiture (Drawing) 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R127B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continuation of other levels of portraiture, advancement in structure 
and likeness utilizing color and technical drawing skills for 
further refinement. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R128A—Beginning Figure Painting in Oil 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R126C, ART R108C or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Technically allocated to the oil media in basic practices and procedures 
in painting. The ability to emphasize and emulate graphically 
and in color structures either academically or abstractly, the human 
or figurative form singularly or compositionally. Course may be 
taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R128B—Intermediate Figure Painting in Oil 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R128A or equivalent. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continuation of beginning, but examining new practices and procedures 
in painting. Further examination and emphasis in color 
structures either academically or abstractly. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R128C—Advanced Figure Painting in Oil 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R128B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Further examination and adjustments in the oil media in basic 
practices and procedures in painting. The ability to emphasize and 
emulate graphically and in color structure either academically or 
abstractly, the human or figurative form singularly or compositionally. 
Considerations of figure distortion, abstraction and or 
fragmentation to the point of non-objectivity. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R129A—Beginning Figure in Composition 
Drawing, Pastels, and Others 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R126A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
The study of figure placement in a variety of compositional set-ups, 
still life, interior, landscape, etc., its affect on all compositional 
arrangements. The single figure in composition. Course may be 
taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R129B—Intermediate Figure in Composition 
Drawing 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R129A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Further study of figure placement. The single figure as a part of 
multi-figure composition, as well as multi-figures in composition. 
The figure in diminishing size, as well as the oversized figure. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R129C—Advanced Figure in Composition 
Drawing 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R129B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Advanced study for figure placement. The figure in a diminishing 
size, as well as the oversized figure. An examination of the figure 
academically and abstractly. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R130—Introduction to Commercial Art 2 units 
Prerequisites: ART R104A and ART R106A or equivalent. 
1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly 
This is the ideal class for those who want to learn about the technical 
aspect of commercial art, or for those already with some experience 
in production art and paste-up techniques, but wish to improve their 
skills in this field. This is the practical on-hands accelerated class 
that you have been looking for. This class covers production art, 
paste-up techniques, technical art, comping techniques, color separation, 
keylining, type specking, cost estimation, etc. Course may be 
taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: CSU 
ART R131A—Commercial Illustration I 3 units 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Commercial illustration projects will be assignments patterned after 
real world assignments. Emphasizes pre-sketching, research and a 
variety of printed applications with the practicality and the printability 
of the illustrations always a consideration. The importance of 
concept is always stressed. Assignments will vary each semester, 
but the main objective will remain the same. Course may be taken 
two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: CSU 
ART R131B—Commercial Illustration II 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R131A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
A continuation of ART R131A; pre-sketching, research and a 
variety of printed applications with the practicality and the printability 
of the illustrations always a consideration. The importance of 
concept and camera-ready art is emphasized. Assignments will vary 
each semester, but the main objective will remain the same. Course 
may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: CSU 
ART R132A—Advanced Illustration/ 
Rendering/Techniques 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R131B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Introduction to the use of new materials and techniques used in a 
variety of professional art and design areas, specifically in the field 
of commercial illustration. Emphasis is on understanding media 
potential and the development and refinement of technical commercial 
art skills required for the print and electronic media. Course 
may be taken two times. 
Transfer credit: CSU 
ART R132B—Exploring and Creating New 
Illustrative Technology 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R132A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
A continuation of ART R132A; further exploration into a wide 
range of wet and dry media, use of new tools and techniques. 
Advanced graphic visualization for convincing representation, including 
in-depth study of airbrush and computer-graphics illustration, 
including animation. Also covered is professional portfolio and 
employment procedures. Course may be taken two times. 
Transfer credit: CSU

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ART R150A—Beginning Ceramics I 3 units 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
A beginning class in pottery-making, wheel-throwing, and coil 
method will be presented, as well as glaze application. Course may 
be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: ART 6) 
ART R150B—Beginning Ceramics II 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R150A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continued development of wheel-throwing and coil skills and introduction 
of slab method of construction and review of glaze 
application. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R151A—Intermediate Ceramics I 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R150B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Intermediate class on wheel-thrown and coil-constructed pottery. 
Increased skill development in glaze application techniques. Course 
may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit : UC, CSU 
ART R151B—Intermediate Ceramics II 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R151A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Emphasis will be on slab construction with continued development 
in wheel-thrown and coil-constructed forms. Course may be taken 
two times. (2) 
Transfer credit : UC, CSU 
ART R152A—Ceramic Design I 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R151B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
An advanced beginners class. Greater emphasis is placed on 
aesthetic awareness of form and balance. Continued work in Raku; 
emphasis on wheel, coil, and advanced projects in glaze application. 
Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R152B—Ceramic Design II 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R152A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
An advanced beginners class. Continued emphasis on form and 
balance. Advanced projects in glaze application. Emphasis on the 
slab method. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R152C—Ceramic Design III 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R152B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Class emphasizes the combination of the three elements of construction 
to work in concert with one another. Continued emphasis on 
glaze. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R153—Glaze Formulation 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R152B. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
A study of ceramic glazes through practical laboratory experiments. 
Gram scale will be used to keep accurate record of ingredients used 
to formulate base glazes and oxides used as colorants. Course may 
be taken four times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R154A—Beginning Abstract Concepts in 
Clay 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R152C. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
This class introduces the use of low fire clay and glazes in the 
creation of original abstract forms, and is to include the use of 
electric kilns for clean firings. It is expected the student will already 
have a working knowledge of stoneware clay, high fire glazes and 
gas reduction methods. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R154B—Intermediate Abstract Concepts in 
Clay 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R154A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Continuation of ART R154A to further the students understanding 
of the use of low fire clays and glazes. Additional instruction in the 
use of the electric kiln will be presented. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R155—Beginning Sculpture 3 units 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Studio course in fundamentals of sculpture exploring historical and 
philosophical aspects of sculpture in conjunction with practical 
projects and experience. Emphasis on developing understanding of 
sculptural problems with the human figure and abstract form. Field 
trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R156A—Intermediate Sculpture I 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R155. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Intermediate studio course in fundamentals of sculpture and exploring 
historical and philosophical aspects of sculpture in conjunction 
with practical projects and experience. Emphasis on developing 
understanding of sculptural problems. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R156B—Intermediate Sculpture II 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R156A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Intermediate studio course in fundamentals of sculpture and exploring 
historical and philosophical aspects of sculpture in conjunction 
with practical projects and experience. Emphasis on developing 
understanding of sculptural problems. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R157A—Beginning Ceramic Sculpture 3 units 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Studio course in fundamentals of sculpture with accent on practical 
projects and experience in developing abstract and figurative forms 
in clay. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R157B—Intermediate Ceramic Sculpture 3 units 
Prerequisites: ART R157A. 
1˝ hours lecture, 4˝ hours lab weekly 
Intermediate studio course in fundamentals of sculpture and exposing 
historical and philosophical aspects of sculpture in conjunction 
with practical projects in clay. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R189—Topics in Art ˝-3 units 
Lecture and/or lab as required by unit formula 
Courses considering specialized, specific topics in Art which are not 
covered in the general Art offerings. Course may be taken two times. 
Transfer credit: CSU

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ART R189A—The Art of Mexico 3 units 
3 hours lecture weekly 
Historical survey of the Art of Mexico from Pre-Colombian to the 
present. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
ART R198—Short Courses in Art ˝-10 units 
Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula 
Courses and/or workshops in selected areas of Art to meet specific 
needs of college or community as requested or required. Field trips 
may be required. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 units. (2) 
Transfer credit: CSU 
ART R199—Directed Studies in Art 1-3 units 
Prerequisites: A course in the specific field. 
Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula 
Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of art 
on an independent study basis. Assigned problems will involve 
library and field work. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: CSU